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Braves were just in town, right? Can we convince Ronald that the most hilarious and fun thing ever would be to impersonate his brother for at least one game in this series?

Yakult was really good (2 Japan series appearances, 1 win) the years he won MVP (2021/2022). Outside of those two years they were 276–390–26. So he does have high level playoff experience and expectations, just not here.

I wouldn't discount #1. This is the most meaningful professional baseball he's played (outside of the WBC, where he also has struggled). His teams in Japan were not good.

That Sox team had zero pitching by the end of the year. The only reason they won 90 was because they could absolutely MASH.

He could hit the ball basically in any part of the zone, but do we know how well he hits fastballs vs offspeed? Seems like he's having trouble picking up spin to me (based on how often he swings and misses on crap in the dirt). He also seems in between to a degree that paralyzes his decision making at the plate, which is why he's not swinging at some obvious strikes. Also I can't find it now but I saw a comparison of his setup and its very different now as compared to when he was hitting. Basically, he's a complete mess and needs a reset.

Every game we've lost they've walked a TON.

Not sure - next time I'm in town not a bad idea to check around and see what I can find.

It's one of his favorite things to talk about. Trying to get him a '59 Kluszewski jersey but those are impossible to find if not custom made, and even that I can't find. Did get him a '59 Aparicio and a '72 Dick Allen though.

My dad was at the first game.

*Ahead due to the tiebreaker

Antonacci hit that harder than the Bazzana homer last night, just more on a line. Oh well.

Good pitching, no hitting this year. Definitely should not be leading the division as they're currently built, but neither should the Sox.

Acuna 3 run bomb? If Halpin can do it so can he!

They are hitting a bit in this series against tough pitching at home, at least. Starters have been pretty good.

I kind of get it as I feel like he gets hit harder the third time through. Felt like over-managing though. Have the bullpen up backing him up and get him through the 5th.

Newcomb looks awful man

Wow.

Their shitty players know how to just stand there.

Oh boy 2-0 right off the bat...

I'll take a Pham three homer game

You have to go Vargas 3B Meidroth SS Ant 2B Mune 1B

BRB erasing every post I made ripping on Pham. They never happened I supported him all along.

HAHAHAHAHA PHAM HAHAHAHAHAHA EAT s%*# GUARDIANS

Another shot here

Meh I don't think this game is over. They can't keep blowing scoring opportunities though, and they need to get Messick out of there.