Game Thread - 8/16 - Bucs vs BoSox
Posted: Wed Aug 17, 2022 7:22 am
The Sox won, but their 'ferocious' line-up had maybe one hard hit ball all night, and they had no hits after the 2nd.
I also listened to the Sox broadcast and heard Eck's comments. Our line-up is not good, particularly with Cruz and Madris in the midst of really bad nose-dives, and now another journey-man batting in the heart of the order. Eck, however, was never one to do much homework before a game, and when the Sox haven't played the Pirates for three years, if he doesn't recognize the players he is lost and relies on being snarky.
That said, the missed fly by Cruz was bad, the drop by Reynolds was unfortunate (and infrequent), and now we need to hope that Kellar's new pitching array hasn't damaged his elbow. It also was concerning to see Cruz try and call Newman off a pop-up that clearly was Newman's.
Oh well, another loss. And, with DeJong throwing 4 (very good innings tonight --- great to see him acknowledge the defense as he left the mound) tonight and Banuelos closing out the 9th, the pen is likely down to Holderman and prayers tomorrow. Gotta hope that someone among the rookies starts to hit.
I also listened to the Sox broadcast and heard Eck's comments. Our line-up is not good, particularly with Cruz and Madris in the midst of really bad nose-dives, and now another journey-man batting in the heart of the order. Eck, however, was never one to do much homework before a game, and when the Sox haven't played the Pirates for three years, if he doesn't recognize the players he is lost and relies on being snarky.
That said, the missed fly by Cruz was bad, the drop by Reynolds was unfortunate (and infrequent), and now we need to hope that Kellar's new pitching array hasn't damaged his elbow. It also was concerning to see Cruz try and call Newman off a pop-up that clearly was Newman's.
Oh well, another loss. And, with DeJong throwing 4 (very good innings tonight --- great to see him acknowledge the defense as he left the mound) tonight and Banuelos closing out the 9th, the pen is likely down to Holderman and prayers tomorrow. Gotta hope that someone among the rookies starts to hit.