Single makes it 8-5
We just can't keep the walks from scoring
Game Thread - 8/21 - Bucs vs Reds
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Game Thread - 8/21 - Bucs vs Reds
First and third one out
Vieaux on to try and keep us in it
Vieaux on to try and keep us in it
Game Thread - 8/21 - Bucs vs Reds
6 walks and a HBP
Pirate pitching just gives away too many freebies
Pirate pitching just gives away too many freebies
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Bobster21
Game Thread - 8/21 - Bucs vs Reds
426463767F7364727A110 wrote: Joe Block makes it hard to watch a game, he never stops talking. It's like I'm listening to myself
It's unbearable. I've come to the conclusion that Block sees his job not as announcing to the Pirate fans, but to their grandmothers. He wants to maintain friendly, casual banter for 9 innings, try to be amusing, and have his analyst explain rules to people not familiar with the game. Earlier today he asked Walk to explain what happens if a runner leading off 3B is struck by a fair ball. Obviously Block knew the answer. Every baseball fan knew the answer. But Block always incorporates teaching moments into every broadcast. He wants to be "our guide" through the game to entertain, amuse and teach. But all we want that A-hole to do is call the game.
It's unbearable. I've come to the conclusion that Block sees his job not as announcing to the Pirate fans, but to their grandmothers. He wants to maintain friendly, casual banter for 9 innings, try to be amusing, and have his analyst explain rules to people not familiar with the game. Earlier today he asked Walk to explain what happens if a runner leading off 3B is struck by a fair ball. Obviously Block knew the answer. Every baseball fan knew the answer. But Block always incorporates teaching moments into every broadcast. He wants to be "our guide" through the game to entertain, amuse and teach. But all we want that A-hole to do is call the game.
Game Thread - 8/21 - Bucs vs Reds
another hit, and the HBP scores
9-5
9-5
Game Thread - 8/21 - Bucs vs Reds
2 singles have given the Reds 2 runs. That's horrific. IDK what their pitching philosophy is in the organization, but they really need to focus on, IDK, not walking so many guys.
We see it way too much. Pitchers going up 0-2 and either end up walking guys, or throwing a meatball on the 0-2 count.
All in all, I guess it comes down to....we just don't have pitchers worth a dang
We see it way too much. Pitchers going up 0-2 and either end up walking guys, or throwing a meatball on the 0-2 count.
All in all, I guess it comes down to....we just don't have pitchers worth a dang
Game Thread - 8/21 - Bucs vs Reds
Well, let's see if the Bucs have any fight in them
Game Thread - 8/21 - Bucs vs Reds
Shelton is going to let Padlo hit down 4 with a guy on.
I know he hasn't done anything since the 6th grade dance, ,but I'd PH with Cruz right here
I know he hasn't done anything since the 6th grade dance, ,but I'd PH with Cruz right here
Game Thread - 8/21 - Bucs vs Reds
And Padlo strikes out.
This is just ridiculous, you have the potential of a 2 run HR sitting on the bench, there was no lefty warming up, Farmer had thrown a bunch of pitches, and you still send Padlo up to bat. Cruz needed to come in at this juncture. He goes to short, Newman goes to second, Castro goes to third when they take the field.
It's going to be really tough thinking about renewing season tickets when I already know we will see an incompetent manager next year. It also bothers me that we have seen Yoshi, JVM, Padlo, Madris take up all these AB's this season, well beyond "they're due to break out if it" kind of thing. Give me Castillo hitting .200 over any of them hitting .150 Give me Suwinski striking out a lot, but also hitting HR's and producing runs.
This is just ridiculous, you have the potential of a 2 run HR sitting on the bench, there was no lefty warming up, Farmer had thrown a bunch of pitches, and you still send Padlo up to bat. Cruz needed to come in at this juncture. He goes to short, Newman goes to second, Castro goes to third when they take the field.
It's going to be really tough thinking about renewing season tickets when I already know we will see an incompetent manager next year. It also bothers me that we have seen Yoshi, JVM, Padlo, Madris take up all these AB's this season, well beyond "they're due to break out if it" kind of thing. Give me Castillo hitting .200 over any of them hitting .150 Give me Suwinski striking out a lot, but also hitting HR's and producing runs.
Game Thread - 8/21 - Bucs vs Reds
Castro boots one, but then makes a beautiful turn on the inning ending DP
He's been a bright spot.
He's been a bright spot.