If I'm not mistaken, you are a big fan of pitcher's duels, like I am. That game was a beauty to watch. That said, these types of games are emotionally draining. Fun, but draining!Originally Posted by Slasher9
If I'm not mistaken, you are a big fan of pitcher's duels, like I am. That game was a beauty to watch. That said, these types of games are emotionally draining. Fun, but draining!
To quote Merloni on Polanco's sac bunt, Thank You!
Ouch. I know this feeling all too well.My saves-poor fantasy team had Blake Parker in the lineup and Ryan Brasier on the bench.
Shout out to Porcello. What an outstanding performance!
Wasn't he incredible????
It floors me that there are people on this forum that don't want Porcello back......
At the right price yes. Depending on years as well.
As I posted in the Porcello thread, I think some are hung up on his ERA. The ERA is meh, but pitching is not just about ERA.
I too like pitchers duels, and this just a classic, memorable MLB game between last year's world champions trying to get back to that level and this year's very definite contenders who lead MLB in runs scored and OPS.
It was not ace vs. ace, but two pitchers who both lifted their game enough to be awfully hard to score against. Thus no whining from me about the lack of hitting by the Sox, who actually did take advantage of at least two RISP opportunities.
I do think we also saw the value of having Leon behind the plate. When he and the pitcher are in sync, and that's crucial when Porcello is on the mound, magic can happen.
JDM and Bogie both had 2 hits and an rbi apiece.
Cora's managing was letter perfect--the right lineup, the right catcher, the right decisions in the 7th and 8th to leave first Procello and then Brewer on the mound--and to bring Brasier in to close in the 9th. Let's not forget that Cora used his bullpen a lot at Baltimore and that last night was the 14th straight game for the Sox without a break.
Solid post Max. Just one thing-the Sox have actually played 15 games in 14 days with the DH against the Rays.
Championships since purchase by John Henry group: Red Sox 4 Yankees 1
The Red Sox are 8-1 in their last 9 postseason games against the Yankees.
I like ERA, but agree other stats are important. When a pitcher is on the mound, I look for 4 things--at least 3 different pitches, good command, at least two pitches that are tough to hit, and a good mix of pitches.
I frankly don't think Porcello has any single pitch that is really tough to hit, so he has to excel at the other three things to succeed the way he did last night. Last night he did throw some so-so fast balls down the middle or close to it, but usually they were in the context of a good mix and therefore caught the Twins hitters off guard. Except the guys who hammered that double to CF in I think the 7th.
you are correct. i love the 2-1 or 2-0 ballgames...
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Bored as hell on a rainy day... Who wants a fresh GT?
start up a freshy.
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Very solid post Max.
Agreed. Porcello did a good job of keeping the hitters off balance.
And as you stated in your previous post, I think Leon has a lot to do with that.
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