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Lopez shot himself in the foot with that throwing error. Game might have been tied 1-1 still.

Because there were two outs, otherwise it would have an around the horn tailor made DP.

It’s too bad because baseball is still a business that needs to satisfy its customers. You don’t pay big money or spend three hours in front of the TV to watch the crappy product on the field with these Sunday lineups. Not to mention the big bucks being paid to the players.

If not Eloy, pinch hit Leury who has been of our hottest hitters lately and can step in at SS.

Guess what. We got the good Bummer today.

Right on. TLR never pinch hits with his star players when they are “resting” on the bench. TLR does not generally go all out using all his weapons to win a game. It’s frustrating.

Moncada, Leury who has been one of our hottest hitters, Sheets who can hit the long ball, and Eloy if he can physically go.

He is not punting today.

It’s become a feeling of doom, and a self fulfilling prophecy that we are going to punt and lose so many games.

We can’t continually play scared. Scared of players getting hurt or tired. These guys are being paid millions to perform and not sit on the bench, while a bunch of scrubs get playing time. We need to start putting winning streaks together and momentum towards the playoff. These Sunday line ups games are dead, no excitement whatsoever ever.

We need to start building a win culture and momentum into the playoffs. These punted games are so deflating. Our bench has been exposed as AAA quality at best.

Not hitting home runs and not playing small ball either is a formula for failure. Our backups/bench is really bad. Should have invested some resources in position players not just on relievers.

Starling Marte would have looked great in our lineup. Power, defense, speed. More valuable than Kimbrel. Would have put a stop at the horrible outfield carrousel of Goodwin and Vaughn.

We need to play some small ball today with this lineup in this park. What about Billy trying a bunt for starters.

Gordo said on the broadcast that Vaughn was 4 for his last 46. Incredible he is playing and batting 5 th even more incredible. How many more runners does he need to leave on base before he grabs some bench? He is the guy in the lineup that needs the most rest.

Correct to the bottom 5. You forgot Vaughn is hitting 5 th. Our bench nowadays is pretty bad.

As predicted, Vaughn leaves two men on again in the 1st, taking a third strike. He is 4 for last 47. Why is he even playing today or batting 5 th.? . TLR is just too stubborn. This guy is the one that needs most rest.

Will miss Leury in the bottom half of the lineup. He has been our hottest hitter after Grandal. At least, we wills get a Goodwin free game.

TLR - All American punter. Should get picked up by the Bears.

Vaughn hitting 5 th is an insult. 5-9 is AAA. Need to get production from 1-4 big time.

We are playing the wrong sport with all these 50 yards plus punts that we are getting up there. TLR never seems to have an urgency to win games utilizing all the weapons available to him. We need to have that killer instinct established in the team going forward. Some time we need to prioritize wins over resting too many players. Win culture is needed.

Hope he sits tomorrow. He needs to decompress.

He doesn’t.

Right on with TLR managing moves that leave a lot to be desired.

He swung at ball four and popped up. With Both Goodwin and Vaughn in the lineup, we can’t get anything going. They are rally killers. They need to grab some bench.