Just now, SonofaRoache said:

A championship season typically has a certain feel to it. I don't see it with this team. There are at least 5 teams that are much better than us across the board. 

The Braves were below .500 in July last season and a ton of their good players were hurt. That isn't how this works. You don't have to be the best team or a perfect team to win the World Series.

Just now, greg775 said:

Worst loss in a long time. Lot of goats. Liam included. Tony for pitching Banks to start the ninth. Graveman shoulda started the inning unless he's hurt. I'm a Tony lover but chalk this one up to the manager.

Second goat: Yoan on the slow roller error.

Third goat: Bases loaded and chance to win. Two outs in a row in extras. Cleveland with the spectacular play at 3B and 1B to record the big out.

Banks didn't do a whole lot wrong. He made the pitches to get out of it, but Yoan's error basically made everything after that possible. 

Great work tonight.  3-9 vs AL Central. 

3 minutes ago, fathom said:

The great Engel fails again 

TBF, that shot down the line in the 9th wins the game more often than not. Great play by Jram and awesome pick by the hothead. 

Just now, southsideirish71 said:

Great work tonight.  3-9 vs AL Central. 

3-10 now

This game will either wake them up or bury them.

Just now, maxjusttyped said:

The Braves were below .500 in July last season and a ton of their good players were hurt. That isn't how this works. You don't have to be the best team or a perfect team to win the World Series.

That is one example. Not many like it. The Braves have also had a nice run before last season. 

1 minute ago, chw42 said:

Banks didn't do a whole lot wrong. He made the pitches to get out of it, but Yoan's error basically made everything after that possible. 

Absolutely can’t walk Ramirez in the situation he did

That loss stings a lot. The team should be embarrassed by that.

1 minute ago, greg775 said:

Worst loss in a long time. Lot of goats. Liam included. Tony for pitching Banks to start the ninth. Graveman shoulda started the inning unless he's hurt. I'm a Tony lover but chalk this one up to the manager.

Second goat: Yoan on the slow roller error.

Third goat: Bases loaded and chance to win. Two outs in a row in extras. Cleveland with the spectacular play at 3B and 1B to record the big out.

Banks probably finishes the game without that Moncada error.  Brutal defense from a solid defender at a very bad time.

Just now, ChiSox59 said:

TBF, that shot down the line in the 9th wins the game more often than not. Great play by Jram and awesome pick by the hothead. 

We lose cause Yoan couldn't field a routine grounder. They win cause Ramirez made a diving play to save the game. They straight up look better than us. 

1 minute ago, southsideirish71 said:

Great work tonight.  3-9 vs AL Central. 

Anybody know the last time Sox blew a six-run lead in the ninth? Has to be a lot of years.

Just now, greg775 said:

Anybody know the last time Sox blew a six-run lead in the ninth? Has to be a lot of years.

Probably that Royals game in 2016.  ?

1 minute ago, chw42 said:

We lose cause Yoan couldn't field a routine grounder. They win cause Ramirez made a diving play to save the game. They straight up look better than us. 

Pretty good summation. Can't argue with this observation.

6 minutes ago, fathom said:

The great Engel fails again 

He should have taken at least a pitch on a 1-0 count, against a pitcher who had just walked three guys.

Wasted a great effort by Kopech. 

Just when it looked like the Sox were starting to put it together, scoring 8 runs after a bunch of 3 or 4 run games...they of course defense (or a lack thereof) bites them in the ass. TA is supposed to be the heart and soul of this team but he's the biggest culprit in their shitty defense, someone needs ro challenge him to get his shit together, I have no idea who that could be since Pito has also had bad games on defensive side. 

I hope they come out pissed off tomorrow or else the Indians gon' sweep these guys.

Just now, hankchifan said:

He should have taken at least a pitch on a 1-0 count, against a pitcher who had just walked three guys.

It was a strike, but I agree

This is either going to wake them up or they are going to go on a very long losing streak and that will be it. 

Defense please. Defense

3 minutes ago, GradMc said:

This game will either wake them up or bury them.

People said the same thing after the double header from hell.

6 minutes ago, chw42 said:

Sideshow Bob drove in 8 runs against us. Maybe don't throw him pitches right down the pipe tomorrow. 

Yes, a lot of players would have hit that pitch from Burr very hard.

Anderson + Kelley/Dalquist for Verdugo and a year of Bogaerts, who says no?

Just now, MexSoxFan#1 said:

Wasted a great effort by Kopech. 

Just when it looked like the Sox were starting to put it together, scoring 8 runs after a bunch of 3 or 4 run games...they of course defense (or a lack thereof) bites them in the ass. TA is supposed to be the heart and soul of this team but he's the biggest culprit in their shitty defense, someone needs ro challenge him to get his shit together, I have no idea who that could be since Pito has also had bad games on defensive side. 

I hope they come out pissed off tomorrow or else the Indians gon' sweep these guys.

I just wonder how they're going to fuck up a great Gio start tomorrow. Gio typically owns Cleveland. 

Just now, Green Line said:

Probably that Royals game in 2016.  ?

I think I actually saw the Sox blow a 4-run lead in the ninth vs. KC at Kauffman a long time ago. Fat Steve Balboni ripped a home run to ruin my night. Prior to the ninth that night, the Sox were cruising. I was so mad and the Royals fans I was with mocked me mercilessly.

2 minutes ago, chw42 said:

We lose cause Yoan couldn't field a routine grounder. They win cause Ramirez made a diving play to save the game. They straight up look better than us. 

Yep. Not defending anything. Never should have gotten to that point. Just pointing out Engel wins in the 9th more often than not with that shot down the line. Just props to jram really, dudes a stud. Awful finish to the game. This one hurts for sure.