Official Game Thread - 5/2 - Bucs @ Rays

2drfischer@gmail.c · Post by **2drfischer@gmail.c** » Wed May 03, 2023 12:42 am

0A2C2B3E373B2C3A32590 wrote: Rats! Hayes down on strikes. Lost opportunity.
I don't get bunting to move guys up in front of a batter who is hitting .143

I thought the same thing. I also don’t understand starting Mathias if he’s going to be hit for with so much more of the game to play. It says that he’s not capable. If that’s the case, sit him at the end of the bench and only use him in situations where it doesn’t matter.

Bobster21 · Post by **Bobster21** » Wed May 03, 2023 12:43 am

Pirates need a utility player who can catch if needed. Hedges cannot hit MLB pitching and should have been PH for in the 6th. Buit it's always risky when you put in your backup catcher because if he gets hurt, there's no one left. So the Pirates don't PH for Hedges despite an obvious need. I'd replace Mathias in a heartbeat if they could find a 3rd catcher/utility guy. I guess Gary Kolbs and Keith Osiks don't grow on trees.

Surgnbuck · Post by **Surgnbuck** » Wed May 03, 2023 12:43 am

Moreta on to pitch

2drfischer@gmail.c · Post by **2drfischer@gmail.c** » Wed May 03, 2023 12:45 am

Good job by Moreta to close out the 6th with no more damage.

Surgnbuck · Post by **Surgnbuck** » Wed May 03, 2023 12:47 am

220F02131405125251600 wrote: Pirates need a utility player who can catch if needed. Hedges cannot hit MLB pitching and should have been PH for in the 6th. Buit it's always risky when you put in your backup catcher because if he gets hurt, there's no one left. So the Pirates don't PH for Hedges despite an obvious need. I'd replace Mathias in a heartbeat if they could find a 3rd catcher/utility guy. I guess Gaery Kolbs and Keith Osiks don't grow on trees.
Hedges has to at least make contact. And he lost his cool on that horrid no balk call, but you have to keep your composure, he was still up to bat even if the call is made.

Davis needs to keep pounding the ball and get his butt in a Bucs uniform. I'd honestly bring him up right now if they are still somewhat nursing Endy.

Surgnbuck · Post by **Surgnbuck** » Wed May 03, 2023 12:47 am

1D4B5D49465C4C474A5D6F48424E4643014C2F0 wrote: Good job by Moreta to close out the 6th with no more damage.
They really need a response this inning

2drfischer@gmail.c · Post by **2drfischer@gmail.c** » Wed May 03, 2023 12:48 am

220F02131405125251600 wrote: Pirates need a utility player who can catch if needed. Hedges cannot hit MLB pitching and should have been PH for in the 6th. Buit it's always risky when you put in your backup catcher because if he gets hurt, there's no one left. So the Pirates don't PH for Hedges despite an obvious need. I'd replace Mathias in a heartbeat if they could find a 3rd catcher/utility guy. I guess Gary Kolbs and Keith Osiks don't grow on trees.

I thought by adding the 26th guy to the roster that it was a perfect opportunity to put a 3rd catcher on the team for the reason we just saw with Hedges.

Surgnbuck · Post by **Surgnbuck** » Wed May 03, 2023 12:49 am

Lead off walk. Cutch has been pretty cold lately, need him to warm back up

Surgnbuck · Post by **Surgnbuck** » Wed May 03, 2023 12:50 am

Cutch forces Reynolds.

Surgnbuck · Post by **Surgnbuck** » Wed May 03, 2023 12:51 am

Santana grounds out, Cutch to second.

Man do we need a clutch two out hit