Pirates v Blue Jays Game Two

BenM · Post by **BenM** » Sat Aug 12, 2017 5:13 pm

This is the Toronto pitcher's debut?

We made him look like Greg Maddox in the top of the first.

Lots of time to figure him out though.

INbuc · Post by **INbuc** » Sat Aug 12, 2017 6:21 pm

I like watching Williams pitch. He really mixes his pitches and uses the whole plate. He looks like he has a screwball. Barney just had to fight one off so much his swing just caught Cervelli in the head.

Bobster21 · Post by **Bobster21** » Sat Aug 12, 2017 6:42 pm

Bucs finally get back to .500 and have a favorable matchup against a rookie pitcher. So, naturally, they're playing like they are not comfortable at .500 and need to drop below it again. This is such a frustrating team to watch. And Jaso continues to play as he plummets toward the Mendoza line.

rucker59@gmail.com · Post by **rucker59@gmail.com** » Sat Aug 12, 2017 6:44 pm

We're once again making a call up look like an All Star. Can't scratch more than 1 run though 5? Not good.

And now Williams loads the bases again with a combination of hit batter and walks.

4-1

CarolinaBucco · Post by **CarolinaBucco** » Sat Aug 12, 2017 7:04 pm

And now Polanco leaves with a hamstring ... AGAIN.

I wonder if the Pirates would consider, oh, I don't know, maybe ACQUIRING AN OUTFIELDER since we never seem to have more than 1 healthy one available every game?

CarolinaBucco · Post by **CarolinaBucco** » Sat Aug 12, 2017 7:06 pm

As soon as I saw that the Blue Jays were calling up a non-descript prospect to make his major league debut, I chalked it up in the L column. I've seen this story unfold WAY too many times over the last few years.

I actually thought Williams looked strong over the first 4 innings, and when he was missing he was barely missing and the home plate ump certainly wasn't doing him any favors. He wasn't getting any of the borderline calls.

I was hoping to get a win today and have this series wrapped up before having to face Happ tomorrow. I think we all know how that one is going to turn out.

fjk090852-7 · Post by **fjk090852-7** » Sat Aug 12, 2017 7:20 pm

Swinging bunt and Jays score two more runs. I figured they would score off Benoit. He is not very good!

INbuc · Post by **INbuc** » Sat Aug 12, 2017 7:34 pm

This game got off track for a few reasons, but I would hope in the future if Frazier and SRod are in the game at the same time, SRod is in the infield and Frazier is in the outfield. I think SRod would have completed the double play on the play Frazier made an error on.

JollyRoger · Post by **JollyRoger** » Sat Aug 12, 2017 7:39 pm

5E5253080108000D0A150F380 wrote: Swinging bunt and Jays score two more runs. I figured they would score off Benoit. He is not very good!
Need more Schugel less Benoit

CarolinaBucco · Post by **CarolinaBucco** » Sat Aug 12, 2017 7:43 pm

The tone of this game was established in the top of 1st. You know Rawley had to be a bundle of nerves and basically scared to death making his debut.

So what did the Pirates do? Well Marte and Harrison combined to swing at 4 pitches that were low and outside and in the dirt. Yes, FOUR. Inexcusable approach in that situation ... but at the same time totally predictable.