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They were never winning that game whether they pitched to PCA or not. They had no intention of having to use Hagen until it went to extras. The pen is spent and they knew that had today and tomorrow coming. Once they failed to score in the top half, it was over.

Gausman probably isn’t going to be around long. He has not been impressive tonight.

He’s done a fantastic job with this club. He has total buy in from the team. That alone is incredibly valuable. They play hard all game, every game, win or lose. Another massive win. He also keeps all of his guys engaged. I know the platooning can be a lot but it does help guys to stay in some rhythm. It’s incredibly easy to manage a game from your couch when you have no idea what you’re limited to. Last night people in here were screaming for Taylor even though it was said many times he was unavailable. People forget this team is a bunch of kids and cast aways. The fact they are where they are has some to do with Will and his staff.

It wouldnt really matter because they wouldn’t be in it. They’d be the royals.

I'm sure politics made its way into the Sox Cubs game. Im sure it was a natural transition from what was happening on the field.

This was probably a series where you were hoping to win 1 of 3. Just find a way to do that. Cubs are good and at home while the Sox pitching staff is stretched thin. Just a tough series for them.

The 2nd inning in his first outing yes. But other than that he’s been good. Every reliever isn’t going to be perfect. Sure he walks to many but he also k’s a lot of guys. It’s why this was his 5th appearance before he surrendered a hit. Also 3 of his six walks came in one inning.

That game was doomed as soon as hicks gave it up. The bullpen is toast. It just is what it is.

They were all unavailable That was the first hit he’s surrendered. Threw yesterday as well. The patience around here is crazy short.

Not if you finished the inning before.

Basically the whole pen is down. I think they’ve used every pitcher they want to today.

108 mph at 22 degrees. Xba of .910. Must have had insane top spin on it.

They are top 10 in bullpen ERA even with the rough start. Probably on another vision quest.

Burke just needs to keep it close. Plenty of game left.

They lost 3 in a row to the Royals and then Baltimore.

Hudson has struggled lately even if it hasn't been lots of hard contact.

Well it only took 11 pitches.

Everything tells us to not like Beni. I'm over it. He's had a nice year for what they've asked of him. Guy gets big hits and drives in runs. I am a Beni fan now.

Another leadoff double. How will they not score him this time?

Well at least the Detroit bullpen as been a mess. Going to be tough if they lose this one with all the opportunities they had to score and failed.

Tons of missed opportunities to add on.

Nice that Beni finally did the job on a leadoff double this time.

Just wait until he's in center and Bonemer is in right.

Tigers are lucky this isn't like 6-1.

It'd be nice if someone could move a runner along.