Sports_Freak

Getting away from complaining about Will Vest, Scott Harris or the bullpen in general, let's discuss the over and under on Rileys strikeouts today against a really good LH pitcher. Does 2.5 sound about right?

Use him in the 1st inning. That way we have 8 innings to catch up. Lol

No idea. And I stated that I don't think it's actually which inning Vest pitches. It's a matter of him slumping and the really good hitters he faces. I certainly want him and the team to succeed. How can Hinch trust him in a critical 9th inning if he can't get hitters out in the 7th or 8th? But if Twitter "fans" are starting to notice, it must be a real problem. 🤣🤣

Bring back Avila? 🤣🤣

Others are starting to notice. Check out the comments, they blame Hinch.

ESPN showed a stat on Sanchez. His last 10 games? A 1.90 ERA. His last 7 games, a 1.76 ERA.

Just recent stats. His last 4 outings? He's given up multiple hits in early innings of work. His 9th inning appearance was fine. He may not have given up any runs Friday but both his inherited runners scored. But again, it really is the fact he's just struggling right now, no matter which inning. Kinda hard to trust. And I still remember Todd Jones in non-save situations. For some odd reason, he always struggled if the game wasn't on the line. It never made sense.

I say he's struggling right now no matter what inning. Fetter...get to work!

Next time, they'll build a roof ..😅😅

I didn't know that. He was born in Detroit. Huh...maybe the Tigers will sign him for next season if he's effective.

That was then, this is now. 😅😅 But think about how hard it must be following Skubal. The hitters actually have a chance to hit the ball. And they did...

Yea, Philly is really good. But Vest wasn't even effective the 1st time against them. Some pitchers aren't cut out to be setup up men. He was a really good 9th inning pitcher. Earlier? He's struggled.

It used to be they didn't have 4 good pitches. Get outs with 2 pitches. But it's evolved and many bullpen arms have 3 or 4 pitches. But some don't.

Philly has a really good team and they're tough at home. After tomorrow night, we <should> be able to get on a roll.

Impressive 4 out save.

Cool...we didn't get swept.

But we have prospects in the minor leagues who may help us win games in 2028. Or never even make the majors.

I was being sarcastic. Trying not to be negative by saying wait until the bullpen comes on.

That sample size of an ineffective Vest outside of the 9th inning is getting bigger for all you non-believers?

It's nice having a lead with a great starting pitcher on the mound.

That would give new meaning to...Dodger!!

I worked with a guy who was into Nascar and I was giving him a hard time about how stupid I thought it was that people got into watching people drive in circles. He was quiet for a bit and then informed me, "sometimes they drive in figure eights." LMAO I've heard it's one of the most popular sports in the country and I've mellowed. If people wanna get into it, fine. To each his/her own.

Yeah, I read it was #1 in trade crossings but as low as #9 in total crossings. I"m not sure how old this is but it's probably less now; https://www.worldatlas.com/articles/the-busiest-border-crossings-in-the-united-states.html

Huh...I always thought Detroit-Windsor was the busiest border crossing?