I can’t even watch the live broadcast. It keeps going back to the first couple innings with Lynn pitching. Probably for the best. Lol

Say what you want, McCullers kicked ass today.

Sometimes you just have to tip your cap

Just now, fathom said:

Much better by Eloy. McCullers totally ran out of gas.

Makes the Yaz double play look even worse. We'd actually have a real rally had he just struck out. 

Forcing Houston to at least use one of Graveman or Pressly would be nice.

Just now, ScooterMcGee said:

Say what you want, McCullers kicked ass today.

Yeah he did. So fuck him and fuck the anemic offense today.

11 minutes ago, fathom said:

You’ve followed the organization enough to know that when they try to do something like rest starters or adjust rotation to face certain teams, it always backfires

The purpose of spring training is to have enough consistent work in preparation for the season. Why was this concept all the sudden ignored for the positional players coming off injuries? Especially before the playoffs where we would be expected to face talented pitching. The amount of rest was absurd, and many mentioned it would affect them later. 

1 minute ago, ScooterMcGee said:

Say what you want, McCullers kicked ass today.

It's weird cause we didn't really strike out. We just didn't hit anything hard until this inning.

14 minutes ago, Soxbadger said:

I hate to break it to people, but the manager didnt lose this game. The players did.

 

But he didn’t help either, punting HFA and not starting Giolito.  Lynn has been terrible against the Astros which are the best fastball hitting team in the majors.

Gio is going to have a lot of pressure on him tomorrow 

3 minutes ago, southsider2k5 said:

Does Houston not hit Lynn in Chicago?  Do the Sox hit McCullers in Chicago?  I don't see it.

Yes...both things happen.  Lynn pitches better when he can smell those onions.  The same throw off McCullers because, as a vegan, he knows they are going to be used on hot dogs or polishes.

1 minute ago, hankchifan said:

But he didn’t help either, punting HFA and not starting Giolito.  Lynn has been terrible against the Astros which are the best fastball hitting team in the majors.

Did you just not want to pitch Lynn all series? 

Well, this is where the Sox can pounce. 

*Fears realized*

2 minutes ago, chw42 said:

Makes the Yaz double play look even worse. We'd actually have a real rally had he just struck out. 

Double plays have been an Achilles  heel for the Sox this season.

Horseshit at bat for Sheets

2 minutes ago, hankchifan said:

But he didn’t help either, punting HFA and not starting Giolito.  Lynn has been terrible against the Astros which are the best fastball hitting team in the majors.

I must have watched a different game where it isnt 6-0.

Not sure what people keep saying about Lynn. Did you not want him on the roster for this series? 

Hey, we failed with RISP. Never expected that.

1 hour ago, chisoxt said:

All the flashing arrows and signs had Gio starting in game 1 but ole TLR decides otherwise

I agree with that.  Problem is when you score 0 runs it doesn't matter who starts. 

Edited October 7, 20214 yr by Sox80

Gavin looking like a rookie so far. Alot of weak contact by him today.

5 minutes ago, The Beast said:

That’s more like it then. A fair response. I know it’s one game, but given their track record from last year in the postseason and their record since the break, you can see why some of us are pissed and overreacting?

Absolutely.  This was totally frustrating, but we are really solid in a whole lot of places.  I was just trying to say that all of these teams have holes, ours just looked a lot worse today:)

Can't score

Gavin should have swung at that 2-0 pitch. Easily the best pitch he got that AB.

 

Takes 2-0 fastball down the plate and then chases the breaking pitch. He really is such a mistake hitter.

Can I ask a stupid question. Baseball got rid of the neighborhood play..right? Cause I swear on Grandals double play Correa was not just physically on 2nd base when he caught the ball to turn the dp.