SCCWS

Agree cold weather definitely affects hitting. But remember this is the lowest in history. I am sure there has been colder Aprils. I think the original record was .236 in 1967. I would guess that also occurred in April.

I read yesterday that the average MLB batting average is .233. That is the lowest in history . I heard a Boston media person say there has been a lot of day games this year so far. I wonder if that has affected batting?

I would also add that the under 30 generation will not sit through a 4 hour game. Maybe even under 50. Now the 70+ generation can watch for a few hours , take a nap and catch the 9th

I don't agree on replay. It is long in every sport. I think it is worse in the NBA. They not only have to review the "issue" they also have to review the clock. Basketball and football also have more reviews based on last 2 minutes issues.

I do too but this isn't necessarily just a Covid change. Several in national media are promoting this as another way to speed up games.

Hopefully he puts a lot of extra work into his defensive play. The kid can hit and he can make himself a good defensive 2nd baseman. He does not seem to have great quickness so his technique and positional play are important. A team with numerous power hitters needs OBP guys to supplement run production.

Even worse, Yermin's ERA ballooned to 9 today.

He was pitching like it was 10:00am but the game was at 11:00am

Let's hope we don't lose our hottest hitter to dead-arm tomorrow

It was a perfect bunt but Madrigal gave it away by turning around too early. Eovaldi was off the mound before Madrigal left the box.

Madrigal had a good idea but he advertised it too early.

Wonder if 9 run rule can be used on 11:00 starts.

I figured the very early start just threw Gio off. But the Red Sox lineup was certainly not affected by it. Their pre-game meal must have been raw meat.

I think JD hit a fastball on to the freeway

TLR needs to pull Gio.

Home run

Yoan gets First Star.

Grandal's family had gotten tickets in advance for Friday and Sunday's games, so TLR figured Grandal should catch both.

TLR figures he has to catch a doubleheader tomorrow?.....................

That was their 3-4-5. He owned them

Robert 2 bad throws

The "Eck is doing color on Boston feed. Big Tony LaRussa guy. Said he was great to pitch for. FYI--Eck coined the term "Walk-Off"

To brighten up the sky .........................

Due to lousy weather, the Red Sox will wear bright yellow uniforms this weekend. Hopefully it will not distract the White Sox. https://www.masslive.com/redsox/2021/04/boston-red-sox-uniforms-why-are-the-sox-wearing-yellow-and-blue-jerseys-this-weekend.html

I like this lineup in that it still has a power hitter in Roberts in the bottom third. Need production in 3/4 slots as Abreu and Moncada race to get to .200 Fenway will be cold, outfield will be wet but might get a little sun by 1st pitch. Maybe Vaughn should wear his batting helmet in the field.