Game 2 thread - April 29 - vs Nats

2drfischer@gmail.c · Post by **2drfischer@gmail.c** » Sat Apr 29, 2023 11:20 pm

Bucs load the bases in the 4th with one out, Reynolds at bat.

bucs607179 · Post by **bucs607179** » Sat Apr 29, 2023 11:22 pm

Oh hell yeah!!!! Reynolds brings in two. 6-0 BUCS!!!!!

bucs607179 · Post by **bucs607179** » Sat Apr 29, 2023 11:23 pm

121A192E381D3A355B0 wrote: Another hapless HP ump. Seems like all umpires are giving pitchers a very wide strike zone this season. Since it coincides with the rules to speed up games it's very possible MLB gave that directive to umps because fewer walks and more strikeouts will help speed up games but the credit will go to the new rules, which MLB wants the fans to like. Maybe next year they'll go back to the actual strike zone.

I had to make a very quick trip to Denver. Flew in yesterday and drove my parents' car home for them today. So, I listened to Game 1 on the radio. It seemed that every half inning they had someone touting the new rules and saying, "The fans spoke and we listened," or something like that.

I still don't like all the new rules (except the pitch clock). I will admit, that they seem to be benefiting the Pirates more than most teams. Bucs are stealing more and the NL DH allows McCutchen to come back. But I really don't like MLB telling me what I should like or making us think that they care what the fans think.

As it pertains to the game, Shelton said on the Game 2 pregame that Stephenson, Holderman, and Bednar are all unavailable in Game 2. Good start for the Bucs in the nightcap.

27 games is exactly 1/6 of the way through the season. It's not really "early" anymore. Yes, there's still 5/6 of the season to go, but those first 27 games count as much as any others. If the Pirates hold this 4-0 lead, they'll be 20-8. If they just play .500 ball the rest of the way, that's 87 wins. That puts them squarely in contention all year. This is shaping up to be a fun summer! I'm glad I started watching again.

This keeps up the bandwagon will fill up big time.

2drfischer@gmail.c · Post by **2drfischer@gmail.c** » Sat Apr 29, 2023 11:23 pm

Kuhl finally throws a strike and Reynolds makes him pay with a two run single. Brian earning his pay.

bucs607179 · Post by **bucs607179** » Sat Apr 29, 2023 11:23 pm

7-0 Cutch Sac Fly

IABucFan · Post by **IABucFan** » Sat Apr 29, 2023 11:25 pm

Check that...7-0. I kind of feel bad for Kuhl. I'll always remember his debut. I think he beat Kershaw in 2016.

Bucs have to put this one in the W column.

8-0 as I type this.

bucs607179 · Post by **bucs607179** » Sat Apr 29, 2023 11:25 pm

Make it 8-0

bucs607179 · Post by **bucs607179** » Sat Apr 29, 2023 11:27 pm

Hate to jump the gun but when we play in Tampa it will be a battle of the two best teams in MLB (at the moment)

2drfischer@gmail.c · Post by **2drfischer@gmail.c** » Sat Apr 29, 2023 11:27 pm

McCutchen with a sac fly and Santana with a run scoring single. How big was it to get those two guys here? Thank you Ben Cherington.

IABucFan · Post by **IABucFan** » Sat Apr 29, 2023 11:30 pm

Since this is very likely his final MLB game, I'm guessing Maggi gets at least one AB and gets to play a few innings in the field.