Manning vs Giolito

 

Go Sox 

Go A's

Love this momentum heading into the postseason. Keep it up boys!  

 

21 minutes ago, wegner said:

Go Sox 

Go A's

I really wish the Rays didn’t blow that game a few days ago now. We still have a chance but I’m not expecting Astros to get swept.

17 minutes ago, manbearpuig said:

I really wish the Rays didn’t blow that game a few days ago now. We still have a chance but I’m not expecting Astros to get swept.

The Astros clinched on Thursday so a loss on Friday isn’t all that surprising. You have to figure they amp up a little more to go win one game tonight.

It is very nice to see the White Sox playing with some focus finally.

Sox look good right now. I hated the play for most of August and September, but they’re clicking. Stuff TA was doing last night isn’t stuff he would even attempt last couple months. Robert stealing the other day. They’re getting ready to play their A game. Exciting stuff. 

With the exception of 2-3 too many punts in Sep, the Sox have handled  tempo, timing and injury rest spaces pretty well over the last half. Getting the momentum and chemistry right here at the end is looking like a smooth ramp-up. Even with the obvious concerns: Lynn's knee, Rodon's loss of velocity, Jimenez' stance/address challenges, this team looks as well prepped for the post season as any.
Hopefully, Robert (and the staff), doesn't get too tricksey with his approach and just continues doing what he does best. Just watching La Pantera go out there and have some real fun would be a joy to behold.

Edited October 2, 20214 yr by FoxForce2

Any news about getting the game in? I've got tickets for tonight. It looks iffy.

10 minutes ago, ptatc said:

Any news about getting the game in? I've got tickets for tonight. It looks iffy.

Looks like they could have gotten it in if it were a day game, but with the 6pm start, it does not look good.

That's what the radar looks like.  Dang it.

Yea, i saw a wind map of the U.S. and all that moist Gulf air is blowing straight north, right to the great lakes, bringing that huge, broken, messy, squall line with it, but fingers crossed.

My weather app says the rain stops at 6 and re-starts at 9. I hope that's accurate.

Vaughn literally got benched. Sucks to not see him play again

 

Edited October 2, 20214 yr by TheTruth05

38 minutes ago, TheTruth05 said:

Vaughn literally got benched. Sucks to not see him play again

 

With Engel back and Gavin hitting well, Vaughn really shouldn't play against righties. It makes sense this year. 

8 minutes ago, ron883 said:

With Engel back and Gavin hitting well, Vaughn really shouldn't play against righties. It makes sense this year. 

Still kinda needs the ABs, he’s in the middle of a pretty bad slump so I was hoping he’d break out of that this weekend so they platoon him against LHP come next week. Oh well he’ll play tomorrow I’m guessing

4 minutes ago, TheTruth05 said:

Still kinda needs the ABs, he’s in the middle of a pretty bad slump so I was hoping he’d break out of that this weekend so they platoon him against LHP come next week. Oh well he’ll play tomorrow I’m guessing

Sadly, Leury and Engel are ahead of Vaughn even vs LH pitchers. 

1 minute ago, HOFHurt35 said:

Sadly, Leury and Engel are ahead of Vaughn even vs LH pitchers. 

Just hoping they keep Leury at 2nd. Cesar shouldn’t be starting

10 minutes ago, TheTruth05 said:

Still kinda needs the ABs, he’s in the middle of a pretty bad slump so I was hoping he’d break out of that this weekend so they platoon him against LHP come next week. Oh well he’ll play tomorrow I’m guessing

No time for it. The playoffs are here and if you can't hit you can't play. Vaughn will have a whole offseason to work on things and he will have a chance for next year. He will also get at bats in the post season against lefties at DH. 

3 hours ago, ptatc said:

That's what the radar looks like.  Dang it.

So if the don’t get it in do they play two tomorrow or could there be a possibly of something like HOU ending 93-69 and the Sox 93-68?

16 minutes ago, TheTruth05 said:

Just hoping they keep Leury at 2nd. Cesar shouldn’t be starting

I agree 100%, but we know that's not happening.  

Giolito needs 2 Ks for 200 on the season.

Off topic, but I feel you all need to know that this exists.

58 minutes ago, SpringfieldFan said:

So if the don’t get it in do they play two tomorrow or could there be a possibly of something like HOU ending 93-69 and the Sox 93-68?

afaik if a playoff seeding is at stake, they always make up the game, or play an extra one

10 minutes ago, joesaiditstrue said:

afaik if a playoff seeding is at stake, they always make up the game, or play an extra one

I'd rather they schedule it for Monday and only play it if the Astros lose the next 2. 

They are planning to play around 6:30 - 7:00.