Just now, SoxBlanco said:

I missed his excellent start a month ago, where he struck out 14 over six innings. How did that happen? Doesn’t seem possible with how he’s looked lately. Was his slider working that day?

His stuff honestly didn't look THAT amazing that day, though he had command of his fastball. Main thing was just he was playing against Detroit. FWIW Fry, Herrera, and Colome all had 2Ks in an IP each too

This pitcher looks like Borat, lmao..

I agree with Jason here. It wasn't intentional but this is what you do to yourself when you play beanball.

The Indians put up 14 against Boston tonight. They are our next opponent. 

Just now, almagest said:

I agree with Jason here. It wasn't intentional but this is what you do to yourself when you play beanball.

^^^^

4 minutes ago, gusguyman said:

So..... that was a BS ejection right? Clearly an accident IMO

Accident or no, total coincidence or not, nipping it in the bud instantly was the right thing to do IMO. 

I like this new, contributing Yolmer

Eloy showing some wheels!

Sanchez base hit!  3-1!

2 minutes ago, poppysox said:

Accidental if you believe in the tooth fairy.

1 on, nobody out, and you think Sparkman threw a changeup at Anderson's head on the second pitch on purpose? 

Pitcher looked at his hand after delivering. Don't think it was intentional, and so it is a good thing Anderson didn't react no matter how pissed he was.

Just now, SouthWallace said:

Accident or no, total coincidence or not, nipping it in the bud instantly was the right thing to do IMO. 

Fair enough: My problem (and this is me reading into the situation) is that I only think the ump threw the pitcher out because it caught Anderson in the head. But I agree, you don't want to let it spiral out of control.

Royals announcers now butthurt about that slide.

Just now, gusguyman said:

1 on, nobody out, and you think Sparkman threw a changeup at Anderson's head on the second pitch on purpose? 

Why don't those accidents happen when throwing to Alonso?

2 minutes ago, gusguyman said:

1 on, nobody out, and you think Sparkman threw a changeup at Anderson's head on the second pitch on purpose? 

With first base open yes. This was his 1st at bat since the whole shindig right? Odds of him getting hit there are like 0. Change up gave Sparkman plausible deniability. 

Edited May 30, 20196 yr by Buehrle>Wood

Just now, poppysox said:

Why don't those accidents happen when throwing to Alonso?

That dude Sparkman is pitching tonight for a spot in the rotation next time through.  There is zero fucking chance he intentionally hit TA there with a changeup.

2 minutes ago, Buehrle>Wood said:

With first base open yes. This was his 1st at bat since the whole shindig right? Odds of him getting hit there are like 0. Change up gave Sparkman plausible deniability. 

first base wasn't open.

3 minutes ago, Buehrle>Wood said:

With first base open yes. This was his 1st at bat since the whole shindig right? Odds of him getting hit there are like 0. Change up gave Sparkman plausible deniability. 

The Royals best hitter nearly got hit in the head.  Royals sent a message.  The changeup was so no one gets killed.

Edited May 30, 20196 yr by poppysox

Some of Moncada's takes on nasty breaking balls with two strikes are (dare I say it?) Frank esque.

Moncada gets screwed of a strikeout again.

That was some bullshit. 

Bullshit.

What are you supposed to hit that with? A golf club? 

That was not a fucking strike.  Goddamn. 

Good lord Jose WTF was that?