GAME #63 - WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15, 2022 - OAKLAND ATHLETICS @ BOSTON RED SOX

[markj]

7:10PM Eastern

Red Sox

Josh Winckowski (R)

1. Jarren Duran (L) CF
2. Rafael Devers (L) 3B
3. J.D. Martinez (R) DH
4. Xander Bogaerts (R) SS
5. Alex Verdugo (L) LF
6. Trevor Story (R) 2B
7. Franchy Cordero (L) 1B
8. Kevin Plawecki (R) C
9. Jackie Bradley Jr. (L) RF

Athletics

James Kaprielian (R)

1. Tony Kemp (L) 2B
2. Ramon Laureano (R) CF
3. Seth Brown (L) LF
4. Christian Bethancourt (R) 1B
5. Stephen Vogt (L) DH
6. Elvis Andrus (R) SS
7. Sean Murphy (R) C
8. Luis Barrera (L) RF
9. Jonah Bride (R) 3B

Gametime Temp: 68°F
Chance of Precip: 0%

[Sea Dog 23]

So .220 JBJ replaces Refsnyder, a .400 hitter in CF?  It is what it is.  Verdugo and Story are not contributing either in their slumps.

[MongoLikeSox]

I think we saw why Refsnyder was signed last Fall. He's a legit OF'er.

Alright, so Winckowski, Act II. Hopefully it goes better. :)

Anyone wanting to see a sneak preview of what could be should tune into MLB at 6:45. According to the MLB site, they will show Brayan Bello's start for the WooSox. It said MLB.Com and MLB.TV. Not sure if it's just a free streaming thing or if it's on the MLB Netowrk on cable (or whatever).

[Sea Dog 23]

Chris Speier says Jaren Duran got a callup today.  Not because he is a great player and as fast as the wind, but because Arroyo is on the Covid protocol list.

[SeaBeachFred]

7:10PM Eastern

Red Sox

Josh Winckowski (R)

Athletics

James Kaprielian (R)

Gametime Temp: 68°F
Chance of Precip: 0%

Winckowski???????  Seems like he pitched a game for us recently against, who was it, the Orioles, and looked like turd warmed over.......and he's one of the guys we got in the Benintendi trade.  Some trade, huh?  Let's keep our fingers crossed that Bloomer Boy finally hit paydirt with one of his trades because so far he hasn't been worth crap in that role.

[SeaBeachFred]

So .220 JBJ replaces Refsnyder, a .400 hitter in CF?  It is what it is.  Verdugo and Story are not contributing either in their slumps.

Yes, it is what it is, and as long as Bradleypoo is with us that is what it will stay since he is Henry's favorite and most likely Cora's too.  Refsnyder had better go into a slump because if he stays got and keeps getting hits we most likely will see a blurb where he is sent down to make room for a relief pitcher.   Anything to keep their JBJ in the lineup, one of the worst hitters in baseball who has been  that  since he first donned our uniform permanently in 2014 save for a decent 2016 season.  Aside from that he hasn't been worth shit.

[MongoLikeSox]

I hope Duran isn't pressing tonight. He's battling several of tonight's team-mates for big league PT.  Kike will probably be back soon anyhow, so enjoy the coffee?

I hope Winckowski has his control tonight. It's supposed to be part of his calling card. It was far from right with his first start.

The Orioles claimed Arauz. Valdez down to Worcester.

[markj]

Bases juiced, one out. Why do I sense a GIDP coming up?

[markj]

Infield grounder that was mishandled. Verdugo out, but at least one run came in.

[markj]

Bases loaded up twice and only one run out of it.

[Sea Dog 23]

Raffy with a 2-run blast, then a single run in the 3rd.  Winch man is holding his own. 4-0.

[markj]

Finally putting up some runs. Sox up 5-0 now.

[MongoLikeSox]

Winckowski's been in the game for over an hour and a half and only thrown 4 innings. Zzzzzz....

[MongoLikeSox]

That's my last complaint on Duran and being MLB ready. He should have made a go of that floating liner with JBJ behind him. Just a bit too timid with his speed. Everything else is just reps, and maybe this is too.

[markj]

Winchy did ok. 5 innings is good for a rookie.