6/18 - 7/1 Game Discussion Thread

[Blzer]

Re: 6/18 - 7/1 Game Discussion Thread

An unbelievable statistic:

The Giants have lost 16 of 21 games started by Bumgarner, dating back to the beginning of last season.

One of the things that also makes this unbelievable is how Bumgarner can contribute to his own team's offense, which gives them a slight advantage over their opponent in those situations (unless he whiffs with a runner on when another pitcher would bunt that runner over).

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On a more important note, in the Betts-Trout battle this mid-week, Betts is winning 1-0 so far with a single (to Trout's ground out).

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[Sportsforever]

Re: 6/18 - 7/1 Game Discussion Thread

Cool, Braves have a losing record on the year against both the Reds and Orioles. Snitker is just as terrible of a bullpen manager as Fredi was.

See, I can't even blame Snitker though. It doesn't matter WHO he brings in, they've all sucked lately. They all walk the leadoff man, they all give up a 2-strike hit, etc. How is that his fault?

[DamnYanks2]

Re: 6/18 - 7/1 Game Discussion Thread

Luis Cessa sucks. Jettison Cessa, Shreve, and Neil Walker to the moon please.

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[TripleCrown9]

Re: 6/18 - 7/1 Game Discussion Thread

On a more important note, in the Betts-Trout battle this mid-week, Betts is winning 1-0 so far with a single (to Trout's ground out).

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Oh, so we're just blatantly ignoring yesterday? Betts' 1-3 with a leadoff homer, 2 walks, and no strikeouts compared to Trout's 1-4 with a single and a strikeout?

Anywho, here's a wordy milestone:

JD Martinez has 25 home runs (which is now the Sox record for most by the end of June, btw), which is more than any Sox player had all of last season. He's the first Sox player since Ted Williams to have more home runs at the All-Star Break than any member of the previous season's team. Bob Johnson led the team with 12 in 1945 (Teddy Ballgame was overseas), Williams had 23 at the 1946 All-Star break.

[Jr.]

Re: 6/18 - 7/1 Game Discussion Thread

Javy's tear continues with a 2B in his first AB.

I wonder if Javy would have a OBP over .300 if teams just never threw him a strike? I don't think he would.

[Jr.]

Re: 6/18 - 7/1 Game Discussion Thread

And Willie with a 56 degree wedge for the HR

[bcruise]

Re: 6/18 - 7/1 Game Discussion Thread

That's about one of the cheapest HR's you can hit at Chavez Ravine (and there aren't many cheap ones there), but it still counts!

[KingOfLanglade]

Re: 6/18 - 7/1 Game Discussion Thread

Cubs After Dark Part III is off to a hot start!!


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[Jr.]

Re: 6/18 - 7/1 Game Discussion Thread

Ian Happ at 1B tonight might be interesting defensively.

[countryboy]

Re: 6/18 - 7/1 Game Discussion Thread

Cubs After Dark Part III is off to a hot start!!


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Not to get off topic but I love your avatar.

Big League chew was the **** when I played Little League. You felt like a big leaguer sitting on the bench chewing that gum after taking it out of the pouch.

[Jr.]

Re: 6/18 - 7/1 Game Discussion Thread

Not to get off topic but I love your avatar.

Big League chew was the **** when I played Little League. You felt like a big leaguer sitting on the bench chewing that gum after taking it out of the pouch.

It's still my gum of choice for baseball today. Seeds or Big League Chew... preferably grape.


Justin Turner with his panties in a wad after that tag by Contreras. Not sure what Willie was supposed to do differently there.

And Kyle is not missing any barrels so far.

[KingOfLanglade]

Re: 6/18 - 7/1 Game Discussion Thread

Not to get off topic but I love your avatar.



Big League chew was the **** when I played Little League. You felt like a big leaguer sitting on the bench chewing that gum after taking it out of the pouch.

100% agree with your entire post. When I have softball tourneys I still buy a couple pouches, and of course, try and blow a bubble that touches the brim of my cap..


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[KingOfLanglade]

Re: 6/18 - 7/1 Game Discussion Thread

It's still my gum of choice for baseball today. Seeds or Big League Chew... preferably grape.


Justin Turner with his panties in a wad after that tag by Contreras. Not sure what Willie was supposed to do differently there.

And Kyle is not missing any barrels so far.

Whether you think Turner was right, or Willy was. I think this plate rule has made plays so contentious, and more convoluted than ever! I know we want to protect the assets, but I honestly think this stirs up more bean ball wars/bench clearing brawls than anything in baseball..

FWIW I think Turner was completely overreacting.


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[Jr.]

Re: 6/18 - 7/1 Game Discussion Thread

Kyle does not have it tonight. Everything it up in the zone and getting hammered.

[WaitTilNextYear]

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Yank him. Hendricks sucks.