GAME #136, BOSTON RED SOX AT NEW YORK YANKEES

[Schloicka]

Devers runs himself into an out. Sox really need to work on the base running.

Think it was a hit & run that Vaz didn't hit. Or someone missed a sign.

[longgame]

I worry that when the Sox get to the postseason they'll be facing good pitching every night and won't be able to score.  They just aren't a threat. 

JF with the move on Pom 3 batters too late.  It was clear when he walked the first guy that he had nothing left.  But hey, let him give up a hit and a HR, and leave him in for one more.  It sure would be nice if Pomeranz could a) throw fewer pitches early in a game and b) be able to get bast about 100.

[ipot]

Deadbats strike again.  Up to Sale to throw another shutout tomorrow.

[markj]

Devers runs himself into an out. Sox really need to work on the base running.

Think it was a hit & run that Vaz didn't hit. Or someone missed a sign.

Seems to happen a lot with this team.

[Schloicka]

I worry that when the Sox get to the postseason they'll be facing good pitching every night and won't be able to score.  They just aren't a threat. 

JF with the move on Pom 3 batters too late.  It was clear when he walked the first guy that he had nothing left.  But hey, let him give up a hit and a HR, and leave him in for one more.  It sure would be nice if Pomeranz could a) throw fewer pitches early in a game and b) be able to get bast about 100.

Probably should of taken him out in the 2nd. He gave up a hr, a walk and 2 singles then.

[SeaBeachFred]

I worry that when the Sox get to the postseason they'll be facing good pitching every night and won't be able to score.  They just aren't a threat. 

JF with the move on Pom 3 batters too late.  It was clear when he walked the first guy that he had nothing left.  But hey, let him give up a hit and a HR, and leave him in for one more.  It sure would be nice if Pomeranz could a) throw fewer pitches early in a game and b) be able to get bast about 100.

You're right Ted.  We have guys who simply have not stepped up this year.  I am especially bitterly disappointed in Mookie Betts.  He was supposed to be bell cow of our hitting attack but has been mostly a pig with his  measly 262 average and not the run producer we need.  I wonder what the hell is the matter with him.  As for Pukegerts just be thankful he hasn't been in the lineup the past two games and hopefully won't be in it tomorrow.  Sunday we need Pedroia back in the lineup.  The game means two games in the standings and we need to win that game, and means no Young or Pukegaerts in the lineup.  Of course, Sale has to pitch his best game of the year and we need to go out there and get him five or six runs.  We need to split this series.

Getting back to what was said about our hitting in the post season, unless the team starts hitting better it might be a very short stay (again) in the playoffs, that is, if we don't have another 2011 style choke-up.

[Bill-806]

As DAD would say, "SON, blown opportunities will come home to haunt" !!! thumb_d iono slap thumb_d rofl

[ojdidit]

NY needs a glimmer of hope and that will be with a win Sunday night.  No win it is over since they are just not that good.

[ipot]

NY needs a glimmer of hope and that will be with a win Sunday night.  No win it is over since they are just not that good.

Yup.  But it doesn't say much about us that we struggle with them.  Gotta put them away tomorrow. It's up to Sale.

[Bill-806]

  What was the name of that song back in the  1960's ????    "Where have all the BATS gone" 6 hits, 5 singles,1 double.....  At YANK$ $tadium too !!! thumb_d rofl

[longgame]

I worry that when the Sox get to the postseason they'll be facing good pitching every night and won't be able to score.  They just aren't a threat. 

JF with the move on Pom 3 batters too late.  It was clear when he walked the first guy that he had nothing left.  But hey, let him give up a hit and a HR, and leave him in for one more.  It sure would be nice if Pomeranz could a) throw fewer pitches early in a game and b) be able to get bast about 100.

Probably should of taken him out in the 2nd. He gave up a hr, a walk and 2 singles then.

But of course he hadn't thrown 100 pitches at that point and the Sox weren't about to go down by 3.  He couldn't find the plate, when he did, the pitch was gone.  Avoiding a 3 run homer when your pitcher, who can't get out of the 6th on a good night, is showing the same pattern he has all year, you pull him. 

[longgame]

NY needs a glimmer of hope and that will be with a win Sunday night.  No win it is over since they are just not that good.

Huge game tonight.  Are the Yankees contenders for first place or a wild card team?  Let's see if the Sox can manage 3 runs tonight!

[Bill-806]

I worry that when the Sox get to the postseason they'll be facing good pitching every night and won't be able to score.  They just aren't a threat. 

JF with the move on Pom 3 batters too late.  It was clear when he walked the first guy that he had nothing left.  But hey, let him give up a hit and a HR, and leave him in for one more.  It sure would be nice if Pomeranz could a) throw fewer pitches early in a game and b) be able to get bast about 100.

Probably should of taken him out in the 2nd. He gave up a hr, a walk and 2 singles then.

But of course he hadn't thrown 100 pitches at that point and the Sox weren't about to go down by 3.  He couldn't find the plate, when he did, the pitch was gone.  Avoiding a 3 run homer when your pitcher, who can't get out of the 6th on a good night, is showing the same pattern he has all year, you pull him.

B I N G O  DAT !!!