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Oh ffs, Ricky. It's the goddamn third inning! Dude is so worried about R-L matchups he shoots himself in the foot.

I would be fucking IRATE if I were an A's fan. This is why Ricky made the right move and also indicates how Melvin feels about his BP depth/availability today.

What the fuck?

Fuck. Yes. That bat spike was letting go of a month of frustration. October 1!

So if Crochet continues to do Crochet things, he'll get us through the 3rd. 6 innings to cover with basically our entire bullpen rested and ready.

atta boy

If the strategy is to shut them out, it's never too early.

Wow. It's the right move but, wow.

Ole Nick Punto-ish dude...can't stand Lastella

But also depleted. Sox have the pen advantage in this game.

Fiers isn't going to last long in this game. Advantage: Sox.

Let's put a couple on the board here.

Nah, I don't risk Eloy in the field. Mazara has hit Fiers well in the past and isn't exactly a horrible defender. Eloy DH McCann Bench (dude is struggling, badly) Engel LF Mazara RF

That's twice in a week the cut of the grass has handcuffed Nick. Either play deeper or more shallow, kid.

Yes, I take back my earlier post saying I didn't mind the move to Marshall being I had no idea he would face 3 righties. Evan has stark reverse splits and should not be called in to face righties.

She's nailing it.

Don't mind Marshall here, at all. He's been very solid this season, especially against lefties.

"Whoa! Some people would think that's bad luck!" -- guy who repeatedly mentioned a perfect game in progress

Ricky, you're killing me. This is the playoffs, not about feelings.

It's horrible. As much as it's now the stuff of nightmares given how the series turned out, Cleveland had the best canned noise, by far.

Right man. Right place. Right time. Let's go, Nick.

Adam looks so comfortable and relaxed at the plate. Completely different player than we'd become accustomed to seeing.

Melvin has to keep him in to face bottom of the order. I imagine this will be his last inning though.

Dude was more excited about Lamb's foul ball earlier.

Mission accomplished.....need to score against their starters.