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The Sox got as many hits as Twins, they just had too many GIDP and LOBs.  Not good in a tight game.  Playing so many utility players gives us no mojo.

That's I think the 11th time in 35 games that the Sox have scored 2 runs or less. Hard to win many that way. Pitching was ok just no bats.

2:10PM Eastern

Red Sox

Brennan Bernardino (L)

Jarren Duran (L) CF
Rafael Devers (L) 3B
Tyler O'Neill (R) LF
Wilyer Abreu (L) RF
Connor Wong (R) C
Dominic Smith (L) DH
Garrett Cooper (R) 1B
David Hamilton (L) 2B
Ceddanne Rafaela (R) SS

Twins

Pablo López (R)

Ryan Jeffers (R) DH
Jose Miranda (R) 3B
Willi Castro (S) LF
Carlos Correa (R) SS
Max Kepler (L) RF
Carlos Santana (S) 1B
Christian Vázquez (R) C
Austin Martin (R) CF
Edouard Julien (L) 2B

Gametime Temp: 51F
Chance of Precip: 5%

Twins the hottest team in baseball, but they did that playing the likes of ChiSox and Angels.  Sox, without a day off for travel, really looked gassed.  Devers was about the only one hitting.  Yes, Grissom had some ragged plays, and did not cover 2nd base when a runner was way off the bag on the throwin. 

Tough to see Houck take 4 ernies like that.

Grissom's got some really interesting (scary) footwork at times.

So Grissom gets his initial start.  His bat was humming during his rehab.  But the flu bug may have cooled him a bit.

8:10PM Eastern

Red Sox

Tanner Houck (R)

Jarren Duran (L) CF
Rafael Devers (L) 3B
Tyler O'Neill (R) LF
Wilyer Abreu (L) RF
Garrett Cooper (R) 1B
Dominic Smith (L) DH
Vaughn Grissom (R) 2B
Reese McGuire (L) C
Ceddanne Rafaela (R)

Twins

Chris Paddack (R)

Alex Kirilloff (L) LF
Edouard Julien (L) 2B
Ryan Jeffers (R) C
Max Kepler (L) RF
Carlos Correa (R) SS
Trevor Larnach (L) DH
Carlos Santana (S) 1B
Willi Castro (S) CF
Jose Miranda (R) 3B

Gametime Temp: 67F
Chance of Precip: 3%

At the time of the trade with Houston -- Vazquez for Valdez and Abreu, Valdez was seen as a good hitter, less of a fielder.  Abreu was noted as more having just a glove tool.  As of this year, Abreu is one of the surprises of the new Sox lineup with his consistent hitting after an early slump, while maintaining his plus glove.  Meanwhile Valdez has lost his ability to hit consistently in the last few weeks.  Sometimes you have to stick with a young talent, as Sox did with Abreu.

Quote from: SeaBeachFred on May 02, 2024, 12:37:11 PMYou tell me Ted?  Dalbec has mastered the art of swinging and missing.  By now he should have developed enough to be able to hit some pitches with power and become a potential RBI man.  Then there is Valdez..... well let's worry about one guy at a time.  How about a hat trick today?

I'm guessing Valdez went down since Short is on the roster now, but I didn't see the transaction.  Dalbec would likely go when Grissom comes up tomorrow.

Here it is:  Red Sox optioned Enmanuel Valdez to Triple-A Worcester.
Valdez will head down to the minors as the Red Sox add Zack Short to their active roster. The 25-year-old struggled early on this season, striking out 33% of the time and slashing .156/.186/.267 in his 28 games played.

You tell me Ted?  Dalbec has mastered the art of swinging and missing.  By now he should have developed enough to be able to hit some pitches with power and become a potential RBI man.  Then there is Valdez..... well let's worry about one guy at a time.  How about a hat trick today?