7:10PM Eastern
Red Sox
Eduardo Rodriguez (L)
1. Enrique Hernandez (R) CF
2. Kyle Schwarber (L) 1B
3. J.D. Martinez (R) DH
4. Rafael Devers (L) 3B
5. Hunter Renfroe (R) RF
6. Alex Verdugo (L) LF
7. Christian Vazquez (R) C
8. Jose Iglesias (R) SS
9. Jonathan Arauz (S) 2B
Rays
Drew Rasmussen (R)
1. Randy Arozarena (R) LF
2. Wander Franco (S) SS
3. Nelson Cruz (R) DH
4. Yandy Diaz (R) 3B
5. Jordan Luplow (R) 1B
6. Manuel Margot (R) RF
7. Joey Wendle (L) 2B
8. Mike Zunino (R) C
9. Kevin Kiermaier (L) CF
Gametime Temp: 72°F
Chance of Precip: 0%
Looking for a "SOLID" 4 INNINGS !!!!! iono iono iono rofl rofl rofl
A little over 2 hours before game time and still no lineup for the Sox. More COVID issues?
Time to brace ourselves for a rough stretch. The next 9 games or so are facing off with the top of the AL. We do catch a break with the Orioles late next week.
Late lineups scare me but I'm hoping they're waiting on positive tests. Kike is in CF and Cora says he'll be playing there a lot. Iglesias at SS and Arauz at 2B. Apparently Arroyo has been very sick.
Finally up.
I was hoping we left plays like that behind yesterday. Sox falling apart early.
More outfield follies!
ERod can’t get through the 4th. Are there any relievers that are capable? At least the new guy Feliz escaped without too much damage.
Last night's loss has left this team totally demoralized
The Rays continue to feast on Red Sox pitching. I swear the Rays hit 50 points higher on their batting averages against Sox pitching.
Sox need to give up two more runs to match their tallies from the last two games.
Well there you go. They even added one.
LOL, the Rays have just one LOBster.
Rays are going deep seemingly at will and the Sox can get a hit past the mound. Like watching a Little League team playing in the pros.
Sox with a couple of dingers just to prove me wrong.
Sox have scored 22 runs in the last 3 games. Normally that would be a good thing. But they've given up 34 runs in the same 3 games. Horrible pitching and lousy defense is killing them.
Blue Jays are suddenly a threat to the Sox WC chances. Only 2 games back and on a winning streak. They have a shot at taking 2nd in the ALE.
If Nathan Eovaldi cannot go out there and give us a win tomorrow I think it is about time to throw in the towel on 2021. We look like a pack of bums out there with piss poor pitching sloppy defense and inability to win even when we score nine and seven runs in two of the games.. We have just shit the bed for the season.
Quote from: Bill-806 on September 07, 2021, 03:15:18 PM
Looking for a "SOLID" 4 INNINGS !!!!! iono iono iono rofl rofl rofl
WELL, ANOTHER predictable outing for the E-MAN !!!! QUESTION , when was the last time E-ROD has hit a batter ???? The hitters are dug in & it looks like basketballs floating in !!!! Get rid of him, NOW GRASSHOPPER !!!! thumb_d iono iono sigh sigh rofl rofl rofl rofl
This was over when E-Rod and Renfroe combined for 3 runs and then they led off the next inning with 2 doubles and could only manage to get one of them in.
I made it until part of the way into the 7th, IIRC. Whatever inning it was when Peacock started his disaster. I saw Dalbec went in for Devers. Did they say why? I can't find anything.
Quote from: MongoLikeSox on September 08, 2021, 12:59:22 PM
I made it until part of the way into the 7th, IIRC. Whatever inning it was when Peacock started his disaster. I saw Dalbec went in for Devers. Did they say why? I can't find anything.
You made it a little further than me. I checked out at the end of the 5th. I think Dalbec went in just to give Devers a rest in the blowout. Dalbec should be in the lineup though. Too bad we have 3 outfielders who are okay, a DH who is underperforming for him, a young 1B coming into his own and a 1B/OF/DH who is pretty good. If we had someone who could play CF other than Kike they'd be able to fit them in, but it sucks that they're limited here.
Quote from: longgame on September 08, 2021, 01:28:30 PM
Quote from: MongoLikeSox on September 08, 2021, 12:59:22 PM
I made it until part of the way into the 7th, IIRC. Whatever inning it was when Peacock started his disaster. I saw Dalbec went in for Devers. Did they say why? I can't find anything.
You made it a little further than me. I checked out at the end of the 5th. I think Dalbec went in just to give Devers a rest in the blowout. Dalbec should be in the lineup though. Too bad we have 3 outfielders who are okay, a DH who is underperforming for him, a young 1B coming into his own and a 1B/OF/DH who is pretty good. If we had someone who could play CF other than Kike they'd be able to fit them in, but it sucks that they're limited here.
Remember this name , DURAN !!!! ( on the covid relief program)
Quote from: longgame on September 08, 2021, 01:28:30 PM
You made it a little further than me. I checked out at the end of the 5th. I think Dalbec went in just to give Devers a rest in the blowout. Dalbec should be in the lineup though. Too bad we have 3 outfielders who are okay, a DH who is underperforming for him, a young 1B coming into his own and a 1B/OF/DH who is pretty good. If we had someone who could play CF other than Kike they'd be able to fit them in, but it sucks that they're limited here.
I agree. Dalbec has made huge strides in the past 4-5 weeks. Even better the past couple weeks as his patience and eye has come on strong, save a jumpy game or two.
I agree on that positioning muckity muck. Damned if we do, damned if we don't as far as getting Schwarber's concerned. Do we get to this point without his influence? I hate that adage, "good problem to have". It's a crappy problem to have. This year more than ever when timing is the key to hitting even low, like what .265 used to be. Especially when the Manager is afraid of a few players and only manages the kids.
Quote from: Bill-806 on September 08, 2021, 03:10:42 PM
Quote from: longgame on September 08, 2021, 01:28:30 PM
Quote from: MongoLikeSox on September 08, 2021, 12:59:22 PM
I made it until part of the way into the 7th, IIRC. Whatever inning it was when Peacock started his disaster. I saw Dalbec went in for Devers. Did they say why? I can't find anything.
You made it a little further than me. I checked out at the end of the 5th. I think Dalbec went in just to give Devers a rest in the blowout. Dalbec should be in the lineup though. Too bad we have 3 outfielders who are okay, a DH who is underperforming for him, a young 1B coming into his own and a 1B/OF/DH who is pretty good. If we had someone who could play CF other than Kike they'd be able to fit them in, but it sucks that they're limited here.
Remember this name , DURAN !!!! ( on the covid relief program)
I remember the name. I thought his speed would have done better for us out there. He was a little apprehensive out there. I'm looking forward to when he "gets it", so to speak.
What a tough year it's been for rookies everywhere except Tampa with Franco. Seems like everywhere to me.