7/23 - 8/2 Game Discussion Thread

[countryboy]

Re: 7/23 - 8/2 Game Discussion Thread

Maybe they should consider playing small ball any time there's a runner on second base.

And in pre-2020 NL games, there wasn't any problem with small ball around the pitcher's spot.

I agree they should consider playing small ball moreso than trying to hit the ball out of the ballpark during every at-bat, but they aren't. It's why you see the shift on players, because most players will not try to bunt the ball to the opposite field or try to hit the ball the other way.

But alas the hit and run, the bunting people over, and the hitting behind runners has become a lost art in today's game.

[UWHuskyBrutusOH]

Re: 7/23 - 8/2 Game Discussion Thread

At the close of yesterday's action, we're at 138 home runs.

We're slightly above the pace of last year, where at the end of the 4th full day we were at 134.

But again, there were 3 games that weren't played yesterday, so who knows how far above the pace we actually are.

Well you would have to look at how many games were rained out in the first 4 days last year as well

[Majingir]

Re: 7/23 - 8/2 Game Discussion Thread

Jays taking it to the Nats again.

Outside of that ugly ending to Sundays game, I've been happy with the way they've played so far.

Starters have been great so far. Weird to think Ryu has had the "worst " start of all starters after 1 go around in the rotation.

[TheMatrix31]

Re: 7/23 - 8/2 Game Discussion Thread

They should throw to 2nd a few times at the beginning of every extra inning. Like 15x in a row. Just don't balk!

[LowerWolf]

Re: 7/23 - 8/2 Game Discussion Thread

Memo to Freddie Freeman and Ronald Acuna Jr.: The season has started.

[bcruise]

Re: 7/23 - 8/2 Game Discussion Thread

Welcome to 2020 El Mago!

[LambertandHam]

Re: 7/23 - 8/2 Game Discussion Thread

I'd bet you five bucks the cardboard cutouts in the stands at some parks could throw more strikes than the Pirates bullpen.

[Majingir]

Re: 7/23 - 8/2 Game Discussion Thread

Speaking of cardboard cutout, this white sox fan must have money to waste

Surprised there's no limit, although I'm sure teams would rather something like this over potentially not selling all seats.

[itsmb8]

Re: 7/23 - 8/2 Game Discussion Thread

Brewers have to be the fastest team in history to blow a 4 run lead in a game.

[Majingir]

Re: 7/23 - 8/2 Game Discussion Thread

It's weird looking at the standings seeing such disparities in games.

Jays are 3-2, Yankees and Os are 2-1. Win% in effect has both teams ahead.

By the end of it all I wonder what the season could be like if we get to the playoffs. Not just instances like the Marlins, but even simple rain delays which can't be made up.

Could a 30-29 team miss out because a 28-27 team has higher win%?

[Jr.]

Re: 7/23 - 8/2 Game Discussion Thread

Brewers have to be the fastest team in history to blow a 4 run lead in a game.

Fastest in what way?

[Jr.]

Re: 7/23 - 8/2 Game Discussion Thread

I can't get over Mark Prior being the pitching coach for the Dodgers. Very strange to me.

[franch1se]

Re: 7/23 - 8/2 Game Discussion Thread

I really really love Tatis Jr.


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[Majingir]

Re: 7/23 - 8/2 Game Discussion Thread

Looks like Dodgers are the ones stepping up to the plate first to give it to the Astros.

[TripleCrown9]

Re: 7/23 - 8/2 Game Discussion Thread

Albert Pujols is now just 3 home runs away from tying Willie Mays.