hankchifan

We need to get more runs. It will be hard to win 1-0.

They don’t have to throw strikes to the Sox. We are swinging at everything, including most of the pitches outside the zone. Sox just don’t work counts or take walks consistently.

But also can hit double plays..

Lynn doing great so far. We need to get more runs though. We don’t seem to be able to get the ball up in the air. Can’t hit a homer with ground balls.

TA dropped the throw from Eloy. The runner would have been out easily otherwise. Dodged a bullet.

We are too over anxious with the bases loaded. AV wouldn’t take a walk given to him on a platter, with the bases loaded. Story of the Sox with the bases loaded this season.

By the way, why is the lefty catcher McGuire starting against the lefty pitcher?I guess must be Lynn’s preference?

Francona is considered one of the best managers in the game today. TLR is a has been with no sense of urgency.

That is typical inexplicable lack of urgency TLR ball.

Every team in MLB is moving forward into modern 21 st century baseball and the Sox are moving back into the 20th century under the leadership of two old geezers, JR and TLR. It is a shame.

Wow that sucks. If we lose first game we must go to Cease.

We need better leadership than the low energy TLR.

Who is pitching our second game? Prefer Cease to assure a win and not roll the dice against Bieber on Sunday.

One of the worst games of the year. Flat, listless team. Poor defense, no clutch hitting, no homers, poor starting pitching, etc. no retaliation after no respect from the Guardians hitting Abreu,Eloy. We really got pushed around. A bad start for the series. No sense of urgency.

I am surprised and disappointed that he was not at least brushed back.

No he did not. Not even one pitch inside. Must be another TLR unwritten rule not to retaliate. We had the chance against Rosario, Jose Ramirez and Naylor their best players and nada.

Is Ruiz going to retaliate on our behalf?

Banks can’t blow him away.

Another TLR matchup obsession that back fires. Engel has been absolutely terrible today. That 2 run double by Naylor was catchable, he took the wrong route. Our D has been horrible tonight. Our guys came out too flat. What did they do all week?

If we lose this game, we need to come back with Cease tomorrow. Can’t afford to lose the DH tomorrow and go into Sunday 0-3 with Cease going against Bieber. We can’t afford to get swept in this series.

Left side of the infield has also been bad.

Another walk ahead of Jose Ramirez.

Benetti is the least of our worries.

TLR is not the guy to get our players motivated and ready.

Nothing changes for the better. Moncada taking a third strike with RISP. As I mentioned earlier,unless we hit some homers in this game, we are toast.