fathom

Escobar now hitting .352 in his career vs the Sox

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Aug 19, 2012 -> 03:06 AM) Absolutely, by the "letter of law" (or contract). We're what, 12-13 games away from it kicking in? A lot closer than that. So stupid by Ventura there if it's actually an issue.

QUOTE (Marty34 @ Aug 19, 2012 -> 02:04 AM) What should he have done? Bring in the lefty to face Alex Gordon (in order to try and get the big out BEFORE Butler bats).

Does Myers get credit for finishing this game?

QUOTE (flavum @ Aug 19, 2012 -> 03:00 AM) Anyone else worried this is the beginning of the 7-game losing streak that will eventually knock us out? Happens during the 2nd half of the season nearly every year it seems. When that does happen, it's hard to say the team deserved more. With that said, this team has surprised us for so long this year, so hopefully they break previous patterns. Why a lefty wasn't brought in for Gordon, I'll never know. His OPS is .250 pts higher against RHP this year.

QUOTE (Cerbaho-WG @ Aug 19, 2012 -> 02:59 AM) Robin continues to be really, really dense when it comes to the pen. He's making some awful decisions that's really hurting the Sox chance to win. Tonight is nothing compared to some of his recent decisions though.

STOP THROWING FASTBALLS TO BUTLER!

QUOTE (justBLAZE @ Aug 19, 2012 -> 01:52 AM) I agree, we're in first place we have to be going for the division. If the Sox go and get dominated by the Tigers when they play them next, then you can start rooting for the Tigers to beat some of the WC contenders. I still think Anaheim and Tampa are far and away the biggest WC threats.

Youk struggling like crazy to field the ball cleanly.

QUOTE (flavum @ Aug 19, 2012 -> 01:51 AM) Tigers lose to the Orioles. That's a good thing, right? For now, yes...never a bad thing to be guaranteed coming home for a 6 game series in first place.

AJP needs to face Holland in the 9th, as he's hit him well of late.

Rios continues to open up too early. Hopefully he gets it going again soon.

PK with an AB that makes you wonder just what pitch was he looking for?

Fan of the year was that guy in the Youk jersey!

DUNN!

Tigers scored 2 in the 8th, 3-2 heading into the 9th. Miguel Cabrera's numbers since the ASB are insane.

QUOTE (MexSoxFan#1 @ Aug 19, 2012 -> 01:35 AM) Holy crappola, losing to this garbage team again??? Probably the worst defensive game of the season for the Sox.

Beckham with a really bad game

Nice job by Veal and Humber

Nate Jones is not afraid to give up base runners of late His WHIP since the end of May is over 2

Orioles up 3-0!

QUOTE (daa84 @ Aug 19, 2012 -> 02:01 AM) cant we just give peavy number 36 and put vazquez on his back? I've always compared the two, and let's not forget Peavy's stellar reputation for pitching in big games Why was he even starting this inning, as he was at 100 pitches and has nothing tonight? At some point, Ventura has got to use Sale/Peavy with a little more caution, as you can see their stuff is nowhere near what it was during the first half of the year.

Rios now 2 for his last 25. Wouldn't be a bad thing to rest him and play Wise and ADA if ADA is ok.

Nice PK

Sox on their way to being 3 and 9 in Peavy's last 12 starts.