Game Time - 7:40pm
Red Sox
Nathan Eovaldi (R)
1. Mookie Betts (R) RF
2. Andrew Benintendi (L) LF
3. J.D. Martinez (R) DH
4. Xander Bogaerts (R) SS
5. Rafael Devers (L) 3B
6. Steve Pearce (R) 1B
7. Brock Holt (L) 2B
8. Christian Vazquez (R) C
9. Jackie Bradley Jr. (L) CF
Yankees
Luis Severino (R)
1. Andrew McCutchen (R) LF
2. Aaron Judge (R) RF
3. Luke Voit (R) 1B
4. Giancarlo Stanton (R) DH
5. Didi Gregorius (L) SS
6. Gary Sanchez (R) C
7. Miguel Andujar (R) 3B
8. Gleyber Torres (R) 2B
9. Brett Gardner (L) CF
Gametime Temp: 64°F - Chance of Precip: 7%
Just about a "must win" game tonight. Need this to come back to Fenway at a minimum.
Tito's Indians are about to get swept.
Due to our poor performance thus far we are lucky to be at 1-1 ……. That said, YANK$ STADIUM can be a tough place for a 3rd baseman without a glove ?? iono iono iono
Meanwhile the Indians and Astros had a close game for the first 6 innings.
Cleveland was beating the Houston 2 -1 UNTIL the 7th inning.
Houston Astros scored 3 runs in the 7th, 6 runs in the 8th
Astros 10 - Indians 2
NOW in the 9th inning.
LOOKS like the Indians will be swept.
Houston is really looking like the team to beat. Wouldn't surprise me if they repeat as champs this year.
Quote from: markj on October 08, 2018, 04:20:49 PM
Houston is really looking like the team to beat. Wouldn't surprise me if they repeat as champs this year.
The Brewers are looking good too.
AND the Houston Astros sweep the Cleveland Indians 11 - 3.
I think this lineup gives us a good chance, but let's see who shows up. Does anyone know if Moreland is out for the series?
Quote from: longgame on October 08, 2018, 05:19:04 PM
I think this lineup gives us a good chance, but let's see who shows up. Does anyone know if Moreland is out for the series?
The word on Moreland is that he's day to day as of now.
Sox with a display of warning track power.
Judge demonstrating to Red Sox hitters how to hit in Yankee Stadium the way he keeps going the other way,
Aggressive baserunning and now threatening. Sox really need a big inning to get them going.
Aggressive running is paying off. Now they need to get some runs out of it.
Very good. Need more.
Another RBI. I'll take it.
More warning track power. Why can't the Sox find that short porch?
Nice inning.
Quote from: markj on October 08, 2018, 07:46:04 PM
More warning track power. Why can't the Sox find that short porch?
Need to hit it to right and not center. It's 408 to center. Only 314 to right. If going to hit it either pull it or go the other way.
Huh. Holt, Devers, and Vaz providing some fire.
Judge tries to shoot everything to right. But for now I’ll take singles and baserunning.
Loved Darling’s line “this is turning into the best lineup change in the history of baseballâ€. Yet it’s something every Red Sox fan had been screaming for the past 3 days.
Quote from: markj on October 08, 2018, 08:02:57 PM
Huh. Holt, Devers, and Vaz providing some fire.
Who would have figured? (Everybody other than Cora?)
Geo - the dreaded bases loaded, nobody out!
Severino gone. Bases juiced, no outs. Must score runs here.
Very nice. Love free runs.
Attaboy, Beni!!!!
It’s really good to see the offense break out like this. I was worried about this matchup but Eovaldi so far has been excellent and Severino not. It would be good to wear out their bullpen a little and maybe Eovaldi can go deep. Still a lot of baseball to play though.
7 runs is not enough.
Ok, we may be getting there.
Quote from: longgame on October 08, 2018, 08:04:19 PM
Quote from: markj on October 08, 2018, 08:02:57 PM
Huh. Holt, Devers, and Vaz providing some fire.
Who would have figured? (Everybody other than Cora?)
Geo - the dreaded bases loaded, nobody out!
That's an oldie but a goodie. LOL.
Another missed call at 1st.
Minimal damage. Chalk up another good inning for Eovaldi.
I can't believe it 8), let's not change anything.
Quote from: markj on October 08, 2018, 08:40:31 PM
Minimal damage. Chalk up another good inning for Eovaldi.
To bad the guy who scored got on because Eovaldi didn't field his position.
Should get at least 7 innings out of Eovaldi tonight.
Quote from: Schloicka on October 08, 2018, 08:46:11 PM
Quote from: markj on October 08, 2018, 08:40:31 PM
Minimal damage. Chalk up another good inning for Eovaldi.
To bad the guy who scored got on because Eovaldi didn't field his position.
That was a reflex reaction by Eovaldi one that most pitchers make. In any event, he is the most effective pitcher the Sox have had against the Yankees yet.
82 pitches. Want him to go out for the 7th.
This play by play announcers is beginning to irritate me. You think we are listening to the Yankees home broadcast.
Mute button, Elk. They almost put me to sleep earlier, so I muted them.
JD needs to do something here besides wave at pitches off the plate.
Ok, that works.
Stellar outing for Eovaldi. Just what the Red Sox needed.
Eovaldi has been impressive. Mostly because he’s hitting his spots and changing speeds. Unlike most other Sox pitchers he isn’t afraid of the Yankee pitchers. Vazquez deserves credit for not calling breaking balls in the dirt every other pitch, unlike Leon.
Should be interesting tomorrow to see if Cora goes back to Kinsler and Leon in particular. They have both been totally outplayed by their teammates. I can see going back to Nunez though versus CC.
Anyone else raise an eyebrow when they said that Kinsler was in for defense but that meant moving Holt to 1B? I’d be concerned if both Pearce and Moreland were hurt.
7 innings. 97 pitches. Great outing. Sox should be able to muddle through 2 more innings.
Quote from: elktonnick on October 08, 2018, 09:17:31 PM
This play by play announcers is beginning to irritate me. You think we are listening to the Yankees home broadcast.
They really love Judge more than anything else. Positively gushing over him any chance they can get.
Sox batters finding all the holes tonight.
Quote from: longgame on October 08, 2018, 09:42:57 PM
Eovaldi has been impressive. Mostly because he’s hitting his spots and changing speeds. Unlike most other Sox pitchers he isn’t afraid of the Yankee pitchers. Vazquez deserves credit for not calling breaking balls in the dirt every other pitch, unlike Leon.
Should be interesting tomorrow to see if Cora goes back to Kinsler and Leon in particular. They have both been totally outplayed by their teammates. I can see going back to Nunez though versus CC.
Anyone else raise an eyebrow when they said that Kinsler was in for defense but that meant moving Holt to 1B? I’d be concerned if both Pearce and Moreland were hurt.
Think they just wanted better defense overall. Didn't want to take Holt out so moved him over to 1st and put Kinsler in Pearces spot in order.
BROCKstar!
He is a home run shy of the cycle tonight.
Sox 12 - Yankees 1
Holt having a great night here. Where *was* he in Game 2?
Another free run. I hope they don't use up all the offense in one night.
Betcha Cora sits Holt tomorrow.
14 - 1
Top of the 8th inning . . .
Swihart K's? Against this guy?
Looks like they will be more baseball at Fenway this year after all.
See if Hembree can get by Judge without giving up a dinger.
A sweet K works for me.
Austin Romine is pitching in the top of the 9th inning.
AFTER two quick outs -
BROCKstar hits for the CYCLE!!!!
Sox 16 - Yankees 1
Holt does it! Second Sox player this year to hit for the cycle. Second time for him as well.
Baseball needs a mercy rule.
There are times when the manager should leave things alone and don't change
the lineup b/c some are stars. Play the players who are hot. Yesterday was a
John Farrell lineup.
Porcello starting for the Sox tomorrow? Against CC? Might we see another brawl?
I was shocked to hear that this was the first cycle in postseason history. Speaking of history, it’s not the largest postseason victory, that was 16 over the Indians and the Sox own that one too.
Doesn’t Holt have to be in the lineup tomorrow? For that matter Vazquez too.
THIS was a fun game to watch.
WHO knew after the first inning with Severino pitching well
that this game would turn into a 16 - 1 whopping!
WOW!
(And I was nervous about this game. HOPING that Evoldi
would continue to dominate the Yankees - and that the
Sox would get to Severino.)
SOX BEAT the Yankees 16 - 1
THAT is the way to play.
Starter goes 7 innings!
Bats are hot!
Sox scored initial runs by getting on base, stealing bases and scoring.
Small ball in the beginning
AND then - hitting and hitting AND hitting.
THAT was the Sox team I wanted to see!
KEEP IT GOING SOX!
Quote from: markj on October 08, 2018, 03:49:29 PM
Just about a "must win" game tonight. Need this to come back to Fenway at a minimum.
Tito's Indians are about to get swept.
Well we achieved that "must" win. WOW!!!!! To be sure, after Saturday's miserable effort and having to go into YANKEE STADIUM to face a team that had won seven straight post season games at home and facing their ace, I had some deep doubts. Again WOW!!!!!! Now markj, can we pick up from this game and finish this series as winners. It would be a dandy if we can and our chances are now pretty good. I also recorded this game so I can watch it whenever I want to, but will wait until the off season to do that.
Quote from: longgame on October 08, 2018, 08:03:12 PM
Judge tries to shoot everything to right. But for now I’ll take singles and baserunning.
Loved Darling’s line “this is turning into the best lineup change in the history of baseballâ€. Yet it’s something every Red Sox fan had been screaming for the past 3 days.
The question is why Alex Cora couldn't see that Brock Holt needed to be in our lineup? It was so simple and easy to see that it makes you wonder if he was playing favorites by insisting on keeping his lineup for games one and two. I hope he learned something tonight. Lefty or righty, Brock needs to be in that lineup tomorrow and for how long we stay in the post season.
Quote from: longgame on October 08, 2018, 10:23:37 PM
I was shocked to hear that this was the first cycle in postseason history. Speaking of history, it’s not the largest postseason victory, that was 16 over the Indians and the Sox own that one too.
Doesn’t Holt have to be in the lineup tomorrow? For that matter Vazquez too.
He should be playing 3rd tomorrow with Kinsler at 2nd. Pearce needs to stay at 1st. Or put JD in the outfield. Kinsler at 2nd. Holt at 1st. Pearce at DH. Nunez at 3rd. Use JBJ as defensive replacement. Doubt Devers plays against CC. Or just make it easy and put Holt at 3rd and everyone else in their regular positions.
Quote from: elktonnick on October 08, 2018, 09:53:26 PM
Betcha Cora sits Holt tomorrow.
Then we should find Cora and give him an old fashioned blanket party. Don't know what that means? Let me know. If you were in the service you would, and Cora would deserve it if he sits Holt tomorrow. He just can be that blind and stupid.
Worst postseason loss for the Yankees in their history.
Still thinking we'll see fireworks tomorrow. Porcello/CC? Plunking will ensue.
What a bounce back and then some. Cora comes off as a genius inserting HOLT, Devers, and Vazquez in the lineup and Eovaldi to pitch it. Worked out gangbusters. Eovaldi really set the tone early; he owns the NYY this year.
Yes, tomorrow CC vs Porcello could be a dandy. Get the popcorn ready.
One of the announcers, maybe Darling, said that this is not how postseason baseball is played anymore or something along those lines, referring to Eovaldi going 7. I've been watching baseball a long time, it was only last year that managers had to go the bullpen so early so often because the pitchers weren't getting it done. I think they panic and fortunately Eovaldi gave no reasons for Cora to do so.
I really want to see them come out with the running game against CC. Let's hope Porcello is on tonight. The sample for this year is limited by the Sox have beat up on CC getting him for 20 hits and 8 runs in 70 at bats this year. Team OPS is .799 against him. The Yankees have 7 runs and 13 hits in 99 ABs vs Porcello with a .435 OPS.
RIDICULOUS comment by Darling.
Verlander pitches more than 6 innings in postseason games.
I have to assume that EVERY manager would want their starting pitcher to go 7 strong innings.
Quote from: BoSoxFanNY on October 09, 2018, 08:58:04 AM
RIDICULOUS comment by Darling.
Verlander pitches more than 6 innings in postseason games.
I have to assume that EVERY manager would want their starting pitcher to go 7 strong innings.
Also like Darling whining because the Sox didn't stop playing the game. I thought it was funny though when Kinsler didn't try to score on a passed ball, then didn't try to score on a ground ball, but finally had to score when there was a wild pitch that came halfway down the line. But as far as stealing bases and swinging 3-0 - that's exactly what I want to see out of my team in the postseason on every play whether tied, up 15 or down 15.
Also, while they mentioned it, it's a much bigger deal to throw in the towel and have a position player pitch.
Quote from: longgame on October 09, 2018, 09:06:44 AM
Quote from: BoSoxFanNY on October 09, 2018, 08:58:04 AM
RIDICULOUS comment by Darling.
Verlander pitches more than 6 innings in postseason games.
I have to assume that EVERY manager would want their starting pitcher to go 7 strong innings.
Also like Darling whining because the Sox didn't stop playing the game. I thought it was funny though when Kinsler didn't try to score on a passed ball, then didn't try to score on a ground ball, but finally had to score when there was a wild pitch that came halfway down the line. But as far as stealing bases and swinging 3-0 - that's exactly what I want to see out of my team in the postseason on every play whether tied, up 15 or down 15.
Also, while they mentioned it, it's a much bigger deal to throw in the towel and have a position player pitch.
I ALSO noticed that Kinsler did not try to run home on that passed ball and ground ball out.
Quote from: SeaBeachFred on October 08, 2018, 10:37:12 PM
Quote from: longgame on October 08, 2018, 08:03:12 PM
Judge tries to shoot everything to right. But for now I’ll take singles and baserunning.
Loved Darling’s line “this is turning into the best lineup change in the history of baseballâ€. Yet it’s something every Red Sox fan had been screaming for the past 3 days.
The question is why Alex Cora couldn't see that Brock Holt needed to be in our lineup? It was so simple and easy to see that it makes you wonder if he was playing favorites by insisting on keeping his lineup for games one and two. I hope he learned something tonight. Lefty or righty, Brock needs to be in that lineup tomorrow and for how long we stay in the post season.
As DAD would say, "SON, Glad that CORA called you for ADVICE on the lineup as Holt, Vacquez & Devers gave the balance to keep the pressure on the YANK$" !!! Great job by our pitching too !! You will see this lineup tonight.... thumb_u rofl rofl rofl rofl rofl
Quote from: Bill-806 on October 09, 2018, 10:37:48 AM
Quote from: SeaBeachFred on October 08, 2018, 10:37:12 PM
Quote from: longgame on October 08, 2018, 08:03:12 PM
Judge tries to shoot everything to right. But for now I’ll take singles and baserunning.
Loved Darling’s line “this is turning into the best lineup change in the history of baseballâ€. Yet it’s something every Red Sox fan had been screaming for the past 3 days.
The question is why Alex Cora couldn't see that Brock Holt needed to be in our lineup? It was so simple and easy to see that it makes you wonder if he was playing favorites by insisting on keeping his lineup for games one and two. I hope he learned something tonight. Lefty or righty, Brock needs to be in that lineup tomorrow and for how long we stay in the post season.
As DAD would say, "SON, Glad that CORA called you for ADVICE on the lineup as Holt, Vacquez & Devers gave the balance to keep the pressure on the YANK$" !!! Great job by our pitching too !! You will see this lineup tonight.... thumb_u rofl rofl rofl rofl rofl
WELL SON, I guess that you are back to being WRONG on tonight's lineup ??? iono iono iono