Autumn Dreamin Posted October 9, 2023 Share Posted October 9, 2023 Glendale made the finals last year, and I was kind of hoping for a repeat so that Colson, Ramos, and crew could get some “playoff” experience…but after a 1-5 start in week 1, they would have a lot of catching up to do. The pitching has been the best in AFL (2.92 team ERA, over a run better than second place) and Sox guys have done their part with that: Jake Eder had 3 scoreless/hitless innings in his one start and made BA’s hot sheet for the first week. Jordan Leasure has made 2 appearances: 2IP, 1R (0ER), 1H 1BB, 3K Fraser Ellard has also thrown twice: 2IP, 0ER, 1H, 1K Adisyn Coffey: 1IP, 1ER, 1H, 1BB, 1K Josimar Cousin got roughed up by the undefeated best offense (and his own defense): 2IP, 4R (3ER), BB The Glendale offense has really struggled (.192 team AVG, .559 OPS, both league worst), and the Sox bats haven’t been much of an exception to that either. Hopefully they can pick it up this week when not up against the Jobes and Robys of the world. The Week Ahead Another 6 game slate for the week. Jake Eder starts again tomorrow (10/10). Only one Glendale stream this week, for tonight’s game: Game 1: GDD vs. MSS (Gameday | Live Stream) Burke, Montgomery, Ramos at the top of the lineup again. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Autumn Dreamin Posted October 10, 2023 Author Share Posted October 10, 2023 Normally Montgomery maintains a good approach even when the hits aren't falling, but he was really pressing tonight. 4K's in a row including a couple in big spots, very visibly frustrated after each one. He has never had a 4K game before at any level, even during his 2022 cup of coffee in Birmingham. He got a solid line drive single in his last AB though, so hopefully that gets him going. It was followed by a Ramos swinging bunt IF single and a walk to load the bases. A's reliever Jack Weisenburger had to be helped off the field after landing funny on his last pitch and the guy that replaced him stranded the runners. Montgomery and Burke were both 1-5. Burke was 1-3 with 2 walks. No Sox arms today, but Glendale's pitching remains incredible and they win a 2-0 shutout. The pitching coach is a Dodgers guy, so I definitely don't mind having our guys getting his insights for the next few weeks. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sleepy Harold Posted October 10, 2023 Share Posted October 10, 2023 7 hours ago, Autumn Dreamin said: Normally Montgomery maintains a good approach even when the hits aren't falling, but he was really pressing tonight. 4K's in a row including a couple in big spots, very visibly frustrated after each one. He has never had a 4K game before at any level, even during his 2022 cup of coffee in Birmingham. He got a solid line drive single in his last AB though, so hopefully that gets him going. It was followed by a Ramos swinging bunt IF single and a walk to load the bases. A's reliever Jack Weisenburger had to be helped off the field after landing funny on his last pitch and the guy that replaced him stranded the runners. Montgomery and Burke were both 1-5. Burke was 1-3 with 2 walks. No Sox arms today, but Glendale's pitching remains incredible and they win a 2-0 shutout. The pitching coach is a Dodgers guy, so I definitely don't mind having our guys getting his insights for the next few weeks. I believe Eder is supposed to start today. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Autumn Dreamin Posted October 11, 2023 Author Share Posted October 11, 2023 Game 2: GDD vs. PEJ (Gameday | No Stream) Eder gets the start today against the best offense in the AFL by far. Peoria is undefeated and averaging something like 9 runs a game. Burke leads off, Montgomery and Ramos batting 3 and 4. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quin Posted October 11, 2023 Share Posted October 11, 2023 Eder's almost got the reverse Dalquist. 3.1 IP, 7 hits, 2 ER (off 2 HR), 1 BB, 3 K Dude gave up 7 hits and the only runs were on two solo shots. Meanwhile, Burke's got 1 hit, 1 BB, 1 K, a stolen base and a run scored. Ramos has a double. Colson's struggling. 0-3 with 2 strikeouts. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quin Posted October 11, 2023 Share Posted October 11, 2023 Coffey got decaffeinated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Autumn Dreamin Posted October 11, 2023 Author Share Posted October 11, 2023 I wish I knew how accurate pitch location data is for games that don't have StatCast, because uh...Gameday makes it look like the ump has shrunk the zone to the size of a postage stamp, which seems like basically the only way for a team to walk 7 in a row? Looks like literally nothing in the zone is getting called a strike unless it's swung at or right down the middle. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quin Posted October 11, 2023 Share Posted October 11, 2023 In the AFL, unstoppable force >>> immovable object Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Autumn Dreamin Posted October 11, 2023 Author Share Posted October 11, 2023 Dogs gave up as many runs tonight as they did in their previous 7 games combined...and they still have the lowest ERA in the league (4R being unearned helps). Eder gets a tough luck loss, as only two of the 17 runs were on him (both solo shots). Coffey was called in to get the last out of a messy 5th, but apparently didn't have it when he came back out for the 6th. Whether he was getting squeezed or not, leaving a guy in to walk 4 in a row doesn't seem particularly wise. Burke 1-4 with a BB, SB, and run scored, Ramos 1-3 with a double, BB, and 2R scored, Colson 0-4. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Autumn Dreamin Posted October 11, 2023 Author Share Posted October 11, 2023 Game 2: GDD vs. SUR (Gameday | No Stream) Off day for Ramos and Montgomery. Burke leading off, but playing RF instead of CF today. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quin Posted October 12, 2023 Share Posted October 12, 2023 Desert Dogs got gobsmacked. Saguaros scored 16 runs on 32 hits. Fortunately, no Sox prospects pitched. Burke went 1-4 and scored the only Glendale run. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Autumn Dreamin Posted October 12, 2023 Author Share Posted October 12, 2023 Some notes: I don't hate the hype, but maybe let him breathe a little... 😅 Could be why he's been pressing at the plate. Secondly, Baseball isn't Boring had Red Sox prospect Christopher Troye on to talk AFL, and when asked to name 3 players who had impressed him, they were all White Sox: Leasure, Burke, and Montgomery. Compliments their play and personalities. And finally, some winter ball tidbits: Deivi Garcia is getting some extra work in with Licey Veras is still playing (and hitting!) and I think that's our Luis Reyes too 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quin Posted October 12, 2023 Share Posted October 12, 2023 19 minutes ago, Autumn Dreamin said: Some notes: I don't hate the hype, but maybe let him breathe a little... 😅 Could be why he's been pressing at the plate. Secondly, Baseball isn't Boring had Red Sox prospect Christopher Troye on to talk AFL, and when asked to name 3 players who had impressed him, they were all White Sox: Leasure, Burke, and Montgomery. Compliments their play and personalities. And finally, some winter ball tidbits: Deivi Garcia is getting some extra work in with Licey Veras is still playing (and hitting!) and I think that's our Luis Reyes too Subscribe. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Autumn Dreamin Posted October 13, 2023 Author Share Posted October 13, 2023 (edited) Game 4: GDD vs. SCO (Gameday | No Stream) The Dogs back home at Camelback, and our full trio is at the top of the order again. Burke lead off single, Colson HR. Keep the hype train going! Edited October 13, 2023 by Autumn Dreamin 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Autumn Dreamin Posted October 13, 2023 Author Share Posted October 13, 2023 Jacob Burke HR now too 👀 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Autumn Dreamin Posted October 13, 2023 Author Share Posted October 13, 2023 (edited) He just added a triple. Could have been a RBI, but the runner on first got caught stealing. Edited October 13, 2023 by Autumn Dreamin 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Autumn Dreamin Posted October 13, 2023 Author Share Posted October 13, 2023 Troye might have a future in scouting (or motivational speaking?). The three guys he shouted out all showed out tonight: Colson gets the bat going, 2-4 with a HR and 3B. 2 RBI. Burke had a great night too. 3-5 with a HR and 2 RBI. Leasure with a perfect, 2K inning. Here's Burke's HR: https://www.mlb.com/video/jacob-burke-s-two-run-home-run 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxAce Posted October 13, 2023 Share Posted October 13, 2023 https://www.mlb.com/news/white-sox-arizona-fall-league-overview-2023 "He's just a monster," a pro scout with another club said. "He has eight raw power, probably seven game power [on the 2-8 scouting scale]. I think the only players better than him who I saw all year were Jackson Holliday and Wyatt Langford." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCalChiSox Posted October 13, 2023 Share Posted October 13, 2023 4 hours ago, SoxAce said: https://www.mlb.com/news/white-sox-arizona-fall-league-overview-2023 Holy s%*#. A LHH shortstop with mega OBP AND 70 grade game power? That's literally an actual unicorn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted October 13, 2023 Share Posted October 13, 2023 I know we always talk about him and corey seager, but theres a lot of swings where I can't help but think of Kyle Tucker's. Not as pronounced a ted williams wrap-around as Tucker. Granted, production wise both are similar. Texas has certainly played up for Seager. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Autumn Dreamin Posted October 13, 2023 Author Share Posted October 13, 2023 Game 5: GDD vs. SCO (Gameday | Live Stream) Cousin on the bump, Burke leading off at DH, Montgomery/Ramos batting 3 and 4. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Autumn Dreamin Posted October 13, 2023 Author Share Posted October 13, 2023 (edited) Lol, Colson just went yard again. Some bonus BP swings: Edited October 13, 2023 by Autumn Dreamin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtySox Posted October 13, 2023 Share Posted October 13, 2023 What a beast. Sure hope the Sox can surround him with other talent. Having a superstar with a bunch of dreck surrounding them in the linup is depressing. (See Luis Robert.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Autumn Dreamin Posted October 13, 2023 Author Share Posted October 13, 2023 Cousin done after 3IP, 4H, 2ER,1BB, 1K. Lots of weak contact, one hit was a bouncer to second that the 2B just gave up on for some reason. Both runs scored on an inside the park HR to center. It was well hit, but the CF definitely could have played it better...Burke would have. I know we're not used to this, but the Sox players are quite comfortably the best defenders on the team. And in other news, Colson just hit ANOTHER home run. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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