poppysox

That was the first really good at bat in what seems like a month.

Gotta remember that saves don't matter.

Yeeeesssss.

Well...apparently it's not over until the fat lady sings.

And let Sale wiggle off the hook for the loss.

Another reason Madrigal will be a welcome addition. He is always lauded for his on field acumen and high baseball IQ. McCann is also in that group. Well...that's all the high baseball IQ players I can think of on the WS.

Probably only gotten one out.

This is also true.

Agreed. He gives his team a ton of flexibility.

Quality start for Lopez. Who would a thunk it?

He and Rondon both have both looked good defensively. Maybe Timmy can play right field.

EzPezee.

Sale probably bought himself another inning with that fast 6th.

Yikes...a fast inning for Lopez. His usual 6th inning problems should be coming up shortly.

Sale with 89 pitches through 5. One more inning should do it I would hope.

84 pitches through 4. Ricky will certainly try to get him through 5 for a chance for the win. Should be short leash time.

Just an observation...Lopez seems to pitch without emotion.

I tend to agree.

I am wondering if Cooper still has the magic touch.

No lead is safe...that's for sure.

I was referring to mgr. saying one can't have a top flight pen with one guy.

I think it's safe to say the Colome & Bummer qualify.

He should seriously be considered for third.

We are trying to win with 2/3rds of a starting lineup and 1/5th of a starting rotation. That comes to 7 players before we start to nitpick. With presumed quality players in Cease, Robert, Madrigal and return of Kopech, Dunning and Rodon on the horizon...we need a couple quality starters for depth and a right fielder... we will compete next year. Ricky has done reasonably playing with only 2/3rds of a quality team. I'll be patient with Ricky until he fails to deliver with a complete team.

Try winning a WS without a top flight pen. Can't be done.