Official Game Thread - 8/30 - Bucs @ Guardians

[Bobster]

I wonder what it would be like to score 8 runs and win.

[Surgnbuck]

Running German out there for another inning with a completely fresh bullpen sure looks like a great decision.


Joe strikes out

[Bobster]

Running German out there for another inning with a completely fresh bullpen sure looks like a great decision.


Joe strikes out

As announcer/entertainer Greg Brown said earlier, these game plan decisions are made ahead of time.

[Surgnbuck]

Gonzo grounds out to third

[Wildwoodcoach]

Guardians are 68-0 when leading after 7 innings

Make that 69-0

[Surgnbuck]

BDLC lines out to first

Pirates added on 2 runs against Cleveland's bullpen, which is one of the best in the game, and put 6 up against their starter and handed a two run lead to the bullpen.

My questions to Kelly: Why not Falter for another inning? Which, okay, Mo crapped the bed. But why are you sending German out there for a third inning? You have literally EVERYONE ELSE FRESH AND AVAILABLE!!!!!!!

Maybe it doesn't change things, but it certainly can be defended in a job interview (I stole that line from the Moneyball movie)

[Surgnbuck]

I would be hard pressed to believe the Pirates lost by 2 runs if you told me they scored 8 runs and were 5-9 with RISP, only struck out 6 times, banged out 12 hits with 2 doubles and 2 home runs.

[Surgnbuck]

I also don't understand bringing in Joe to PH just because a lefty is up pitching, and taking Tellez out in the 7th. He led off the inning, meaning there's a good chance he bats again in the 9th, and you have him facing Clase instead of Joe. Maybe makes a difference, maybe not. It's still a one run game at that point. Who do you feel gives you a better chance to put one point on the board, Tellez or Joe? I know Tellez vs. lefty thing, but Joe pretty much against anyone except for the Cubs series isn't any better.

[Surgnbuck]

I'm glad they are bringing up that infield in Cleveland. The way the ball bounces there is extremely odd.

[Surgnbuck]

Well, another loss in frustrating fashion. Like they said on the post game show, 3 of the last 4 games they have led, 2-0/6-4/10-3 and keep finding ways to lose them.