Haha that pitch wasn’t close

That's not a strike 

Here we go Jose hit it into the Crawford Boxes.

Wow what a horrible call.

just a couple of inches outside...

NOT A STRIKE

If ump is calling that slider for a strike all day, we're in trouble

That first pitch strike call to Abreu better be called both ways today.

Lynn better get that same zone

As t least they’re making him work.

Jose battling

Jose making him work

lotta good pitches to hit for Jose, way late.

Abreu made him work a bit at least 

Made him throw almost 20 pitches. Not the worst start against a guy who we typically struggle against. That slider is nasty. 

Got to get into the bullpen ASAP, keep making him work.

36 minutes ago, bmags said:

I agree for the most part, but you can see how awkward it is when game plans are too aggressive in changing players. By that I mean the Yankees who tried to get out in front of expected strike throwing and ended up getting a bunch of quick outs as they are a patient team.

But, there is a balance there. Yaz, Yoan, Sheets need to bring some patience.

TA also needs more patience.  He just swung at a slider 6 inches off the plate to Strikeout.

17 pitches isn’t bad.

Abreu with a great AB

It's breaking ball theatre with this fuckin guy.  

Just now, chw42 said:

Made him throw almost 20 pitches. Not the worst start against a guy who we typically struggle against. That slider is nasty. 

You sure? Whenever someone makes a good pitch on here it's our fault somehow. 

2 minutes ago, fathom said:

Gonna be a long day for the righties

Need to lay off the offspeed stuff...I know it is easier said than done.

Just now, hankchifan said:

TA also needs more patience.  He just swung at a slider 6 inches off the plate to Strikeout.

You need to understand how that looks from his perspective. It breaks fast and late.

Just now, Baron said:

You sure? Whenever someone makes a good pitch on here it's our fault somehow. 

Good pitches yes, but the one Timmy struck out on should have been easier to take

3 outs and 17 pitches is a great sign. Next inning sheets connects

Teams hit .150 against the McCullers slider FWIW.