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Gotta give Upton credit for fouling off a bunch of good off-speed pitches. He actually looked really good today.

What's crazy is that they actually went out and signed Wong, who is pretty similar to Madrigal. So that trade definitely had some legs.

If only we can fuse Robert and Madrigal...

And it's not like his hit tool makes him all that valuable since he has almost no power potential. If he's gonna have value he's gonna need to be at least average on defense.

Why is it always that when we lose a close game, it's always because Madrigal fucks up some routine shit? If it's not him making an error on defense, it's him running into outs on the bases. For someone who was touted for his good sense of the game it's absolutely infuriating.

The cherry on top was that Trout and Rendon were coming up next.

Taking Giolito out was the right call. He was getting hammered and Trout was up next.

Yup this was my fear after Eloy got hurt. Outside of 2-3 innings this lineup was absolutely silent.

Yeah this lineup ain't it.

It seems like he's always there to mess something up...and I say this as someone who has nothing against him.

The first hit was basically a come backer to him. It's not like he gave up anything hard hit outside of the Trout at bat.

Release Grandal? lmao

Yup this always happens to the Sox out west.

Madrigal and the ump fucked us

I just don't see how Madrigal graded out so well speed wise and defensively. He just looks awkward out there given his size.

Goddamit Madrigal.

I think close homers like that are automatic reviews.

I'm guessing Bummer has the 8th. If he gets into trouble I wouldn't oppose using Hendriks to get through Rendon and Upton.

Grandal remembered that Heuer can throw something besides a fastball.

When did Max Stassi become an offensive force?

It's pretty clear Stone didn't respect Ricky at all. He has to respect La Russa just because of who he is.

Yeah that would have been hard to overturn, but there's really no reason to save the challenge.

That made no sense TLR...you don't need a challenge after the 7th.

This has to be the tallest pitcher vs. shortest player matchup in baseball.

Heuer got screwed on a few borderline calls, but my god he got hit hard.