Re: Official Game Thread - 8/14 - Bucs @ Mets
Posted: Tue Aug 15, 2023 3:49 pm
the Pirate batters do strike out a lot and we get to witness it every game. However, every team strikes out a lot. The Bucs can improve in this area but we see Pirate pitchers striking out opponents at a high rate too. Pirate hitters have only struck out 47 more times this season than the opposition.
Pirate pitchers have only allowed 9 more homers than the Bucs have hit. The team is 11th in runs allowed and just 14th in runs scored. They need to change both those numbers next season.
I don't mind Priester getting starts but he has to pitch a scoreless inning every now and then. And there should always be a quick hook with him. He can not be expected to eat innings this year. Maybe he should have a couple games where he comes in during the third or 4th inning rather than starting the game.
Pirate pitchers have only allowed 9 more homers than the Bucs have hit. The team is 11th in runs allowed and just 14th in runs scored. They need to change both those numbers next season.
I don't mind Priester getting starts but he has to pitch a scoreless inning every now and then. And there should always be a quick hook with him. He can not be expected to eat innings this year. Maybe he should have a couple games where he comes in during the third or 4th inning rather than starting the game.