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I wasn't watching at the time, but I was really confused at why they took him out at 70 pitches. He just got a ground out too. With Fedde only going 3.2 innings yesterday you gotta try to let him work out of that.

Agreed, it was a bad, flawed approach tonight

Seranthony's luck evens out there lol

What the hell was that?

And I continue to think that if you're letting Schultz make the start tonight you can't take him out without a single run on the board in the 4th inning. If you don't trust him enough to see at least another batter with platoon advantage, then you don't trust him enough to start (which is fine, but then don't start him!)

The 3 runs in the first were flukey and poor NYY defense. Its just another typical offensive vanishing act after putting up a bunch of meaningless runs the day before, as has been happening for a month now. Feast or famine home run hitters like the good old days.

I agree - If this were last year, I’d be fine with it, but with the pressure of the race I think it is too much to ask. I’m still very bullish on Schultz but they clearly have botched their approach to him this year. What I am hoping is he is closer than we think. Last two starts before tonight stuff was weak but command better…today for 3 innings crisp…4th inning came apart again. Big guys can get out of whack quick, especially early in their careers but I’m hoping he’s due for a break through but I think you got to let it happen in more controlled situations right now.

How did Goldschmidt almost flick that pitch out?

Lot of talk about the pen but IMO this is just a team loss. You lose 9-4 and the offense should be asking how they could have gotten a couple more right along with the pitchers trying to keep it closer.

I just read Fegan’s article on Schultz and it’s wild they are working through major changes to his breaking ball arsenal while also adjusting to the major league level and building up his innings. I have argued that we need to remain patient and finish his development in the majors, but I’m fully pivoting away from that now. He needs to figure out his arsenal and pitch shapes in AAA.

Newcomb has been very good....what are you gonna do. But boy, the pitching really s%*# the bed Friday and tonight.

Exactly

He could've

I think some of the stuff you see between swings, etc. is like a tic and not necessarily about discomfort

Even when healthy, he acts like his back hurts

Schultz has to go down to work his stuff out. Not sustainable having so many starters going so short. Leaves the mgr with no good option in long run and taxes the good arms too much. I’m fine if Sox stay as is but you got to put Schultz in a better spot. Reality is we saw some improvement from Schultz for 3 innings and like I said he’s going to be good - but he flat out isn’t ready right now to be a big league starter.

Any theories on what might be causing his ass pain?

Yesterday was great…but the power is lacking a lot. Outfield needs a jolt.

I’m sorry but it’s fully on Getz at this point to keep trotting Schultz out there. You cannot tell me the rental price is that much higher a week before deadline that you can’t find someone to take meaningful innings.

IMO it looked like his ass is bothering him

this pitching staff is garbage. what an awful game. it's not just on the pen, starters going 3-4 innings, just won't work.

Don't like the trend of continous meltdowns by the pen BUT They are overused with 3 of 5 starters who can't get past 4th or 5th inning.

They just need to add a catcher and 2 starting pitchers

True dat

I think they come out of this week in first place, and in a good spot for a 1st round bye. The Rangers and Mariners aren't doing anything.