GAME #129 - THURSDAY, AUGUST 26, 2021 - MINNESOTA TWINS @ BOSTON RED SOX

markj · August 26, 2021, 08:12:42 PM

Sale done after 5.1. Was thinking and hoping he'd go deeper. Leaves 2 on for Whitlock.

markj · August 26, 2021, 08:18:48 PM

Whitlock gets out of the jam. Sox up 5-2.

markj · August 26, 2021, 08:27:36 PM

Now we know why this Garcia guy has an ERA north of 9. Sox up 7-2 now.

markj · August 26, 2021, 08:38:09 PM

JD comes up against a struggling pitcher with the bases loaded and no outs and hits into a DP. He did drive in a run, so that's something. But "clutch" is just not part of his arsenal.

Then Raffy comes in and goes yard for 2 more. Sox up 10-2 now.

markj · August 26, 2021, 08:44:32 PM

Whitlock with a nice, clean inning. Barely had time to go get a drink and it was over.

markj · August 26, 2021, 08:47:06 PM

Garcia back out there. Obviously the Twins have thrown in the towel.

markj · August 26, 2021, 09:00:42 PM

Dalbec is having a hell of a night. 2nd dinger. 7 RBI.

Schloicka · August 26, 2021, 09:03:57 PM

Quote from: markj on August 26, 2021, 09:00:42 PM
Dalbec is having a hell of a night. 2nd dinger. 7 RBI.

i give him credit. He knows why Schwarber was brought here and he goes out and does his job.

markj · August 26, 2021, 09:21:13 PM

Richards scuffling. Bases loaded. 10 run lead should be safe, but he's not doing himself any favors here.

He did get out if it, though.

markj · August 26, 2021, 09:26:45 PM

JD can't even get a hit against a position player throwing beach balls. Or maybe he was just being kind.

markj · August 26, 2021, 09:31:42 PM

Astudillo (catcher) comes in and gets through an inning without giving up a run. I'm hoping the Sox were just being good sports. Now Barnes. Even he can't blow this lead.

markj · August 26, 2021, 09:45:59 PM

Barnes finally closes it out. But I think he got out performed by Astudillo. LOL

SeaBeachFred · August 26, 2021, 10:07:00 PM

Dalbec has had a very impressive August, something I cannot say for the rest of his lodge bothers. Two bombs and seven RBI's. I do give a little credit to Alex for staying with him and we may yet get the benefit of his awesome power on a more regular basis. Let's not give up on him yet.

markj · August 26, 2021, 10:14:55 PM

Because it deserves mentioning, Sale had a immaculate inning in the 3rd. 9 strikes, 3 outs.

Sea Dog 23 · August 27, 2021, 06:05:29 AM

The up and down Sox do have their sights on the #2 WC. The A's have gone on a biggerf tailspin, going 2-9 against teams like M's, Giants, NYY. That puts the Sox up 2.5 games for that WC spot. Sox games left with the Rays could tell the tale.