SoxBlanco

We have 7 games left, not 9.

“Last 9 games”?? So we’re making the playoffs and getting swept in the wild card round?

Even if we are two back after today, we aren’t out of the division race. Let’s say we win the same amount against KC that Cleveland does. Then we sweep Colorado and Boston takes 2 of 3 from Cleveland. None of that is unrealistic. It would just feel a lot worse to be 2 back because Cleveland got to play their easy series (A’s) first.

I wonder if they’ll go with Burke on Thursday and Martin on Friday. That way you’d them available to start to the first two playoff games if we get there.

Geez. Did Houston just dominate the central?

Sox could be back 2 games going into the final series and still have a shot. KC taking 2 of 3 against Cleveland and us sweeping Colorado isn’t crazy.

A’s have won his last three starts. Even though they weren’t great. I do like a lefty going against Cleveland. I’m calling an Athletics win tonight.

Good move knowing you would be horrible behind the plate today.

I sent this text to my brother as he walked to the plate: “I hope he makes the last out and then twists his ankle.”

There you go!

I want Noah to finish the game. Give Taylor rest

Wegner is killing me. Another missed call. Should be one out.

More horse shìt from Wegner on the first pitch of that at bat.

Schultz and Schultz?

Teel wouldn’t have challenged it. He received it poorly and didn’t even think it was a strike, I don’t think. I just want fully automated balls and strikes.

When they say the Sox lead the majors in innings pitched by the bullpen, does that count the bulk starter innings after we use an opener? If so, meaningless stat to me.

Agreed. He has to come in now. But no way I’m putting him into the game in that 6th inning.

You wanted to bring in a guy who has no command with a 1 run lead and the bases loaded? Oh, and he hasn’t pitched in the majors in ages.

WHAT. ARE. YOU. DOING?! WEGNER!!!

I forgot what a lineup against a righty looks like. Pretty nice.

Burke for 6, Castillo for 3. Score 6 runs and hope that’s enough. In other words, hope Burke gives up 1 at the most.

They actually only had one hit in the first inning. Got two more after that.

Can Chase please stop stepping out of the box when he’s taking a pitch? I swear it does something to the ump mentally that causes more strike calls.

Big double play!

Tonight, Cleveland is facing the pitcher who gave up the triple to Peters to secure the cycle. He’s got a solid 7.08 ERA, and the A’s have lost the last 10 games he has appeared in. He wasn’t starting until his last four outings. None of those four went well for him.