The Beer Is Brewing, The Trash Is Flying, and The Race For The Pennant Is On!

[hokiehunter373]

20 hours ago, BrianMDTX said:

Tough series against the Braves. Today’s loss in extra innings was painful. 

Don't worry I'm sure they'll rebound in their next series against a much easier oppon... oh nevermind

[BrianMDTX]

 Not to worry. It’s not like they’re playing Tamp…oops!

[hokiehunter373]

16 hours ago, BrianMDTX said:

 Not to worry. It’s not like they’re playing Tamp…oops!

I gotta tell ya, a younger me would have smacked you if you told me the AL leaders were facing off in a crucial May series and it was the Rays and Os lol.  Os need to take these next 2

[throttleplate]

O"s end 3 game slide. Rutschman homers, Pitcher Rodrigez goes 5 and 2/3 innings and our mountain man of a closer Bautista walks 2 batters giving all o's fans a heart attack for the save.

 

[BrianMDTX]

We may see Cano work his way into the closer position if he keeps pitching lights out. 

[galyonj]

E1, soft hits that drop in, bad tag at third, score tied.

 

There's the Pirates I know.

[BrianMDTX]

Series win over the Rays. These O’s are for real. Starting pitching is getting the job done and Cano may be headed to the All-Star game in July. He’s untouchable! 

[throttleplate]

4 hours ago, BrianMDTX said:

Series win over the Rays. These O’s are for real. Starting pitching is getting the job done and Cano may be headed to the All-Star game in July. He’s untouchable! 

 

[hokiehunter373]

On 5/9/2023 at 8:38 AM, hokiehunter373 said:

Os need to take these next 2

 

Ask and 'ye shall receive!

 

11 hours ago, BrianMDTX said:

Series win over the Rays. These O’s are for real. Starting pitching is getting the job done and Cano may be headed to the All-Star game in July. He’s untouchable! 

 

He's on another level right now

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O"s win 6-3. Mullins hits for the cycle. Mountain man Bautista strikes out the side in the 9th for the save.

 

[BrianMDTX]

Hitting for the cycle is HARD!!! Brooks did it in 1960 and it lasted until Cal did it in 1984. Mullins made a name for himself tonight!

 

2nd best record in MLB. It’s been fun so far!

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Tyler Wells goes 7,  Cano takes the 8th and Mountain man saves the game allowing 1 hit with 3 strikeouts.

Anthony Santander came up huge with an over the fence snowcone catch.

 

[BrianMDTX]

Going for the sweep today. Only series loss this year was to Atlanta, and that series was hotly contested. 

[throttleplate]

O"s back in the win column. Dean Kremer goes 5 2/3 innings for the win. Mountcastle puts the game away with a 2 run bomb.

 

[Jar11591]

Atlanta’s pitching better settle down. If their name isn’t Strider or Elder they’re getting shelled. Despite the records of the 2nd-5th place NL East teams, there is a ton of talent in this division so no lead is really safe. Acuña is looking like early season MVP favorite though. 

[AlabamaSpothunter]

1 hour ago, Jar11591 said:

Atlanta’s pitching better settle down. If their name isn’t Strider or Elder they’re getting shelled. Despite the records of the 2nd-5th place NL East teams, there is a ton of talent in this division so no lead is really safe. Acuña is looking like early season MVP favorite though. 

I guess I'm only watching for Acuna, Strider, Murph, and Arcia at this point in the season.

 

They are facing a brick wall, and they better figure some things out.

 

I think depth finally caught up to them.   Some teams I can't stand to see the Braves lose to, Toronto is at the top on non division teams, and to get sweep like that.....ROUGH! 

[throttleplate]

O"s on the win side tonight. Bradish with the win and Mountain man for the save.

 

[BrianMDTX]

No sweep, but taking 3 of 4 against the Halos would be sweet. 

[TnRiver46]

Cubbies lost on a play at the plate last night 

[throttleplate]

O"s beat toronto 6-2. Kyle Gibson goes 7 and gives up 1 run. Mountcastle, Santander, and Frazier go yard.

 

[AlabamaSpothunter]

Wow Snickers tried to blow that game, @Jar11591 I know you would have pulled Elder after the 6th, and for sure after he gave up the double to lead off the 7th.  

 

This is one thing that drives me crazy about Snick, overall I think he's fantastic, but he'll cost the Braves several games a year by giving the pitcher the benefit of the doubt.   

 

I still remember when Matt Harvey wouldn't let the Met's manager take him out late in a WS game, sure enough he comes out and blows the game.   Lost all respect for that manager that night, probably why I can't remember his name.   That Royals team was so much fun to watch.  

[Jar11591]

@AlabamaSpothunter Elder’s stuff was filthy the first 5 innings, but he clearly didn’t have it in the 6th. Definitely should have been pulled after that first batter. But with our pen this year that’s gotta be a tough decision lol. Was great to see the bats come alive against Seattle’s bullpen, they have the best pen in the majors. 
 

How about that behind the back snag on by Elder on the comebacker? That was a Maddux type play right there. 
 

That was a great game. Both starters had serious stuff. My favorite kind of game to watch. 

[NavyToad]

10 hours ago, throttleplate said:

Mountcastle, Santander, and Frazier go yard.

 

 

The key to winning baseball games is pitching, fundamentals, and three run homers.  - Earl Weaver

[AlabamaSpothunter]

2 hours ago, Jar11591 said:

@AlabamaSpothunter Elder’s stuff was filthy the first 5 innings, but he clearly didn’t have it in the 6th. Definitely should have been pulled after that first batter. But with our pen this year that’s gotta be a tough decision lol. Was great to see the bats come alive against Seattle’s bullpen, they have the best pen in the majors. 
 

How about that behind the back snag on by Elder on the comebacker? That was a Maddux type play right there. 
 

That was a great game. Both starters had serious stuff. My favorite kind of game to watch. 

Agreed, but man I thought here we go again after the 7th.

 

We need to string some wins together now, that road trip was brutal.  

 

Game was full of fielding gems, Braves should have had a few more runs, and they should have had at least one or two.  That Ronnie grab in the OF was stellar as well.

 

He stays healthy, he's a no brainer MVP, he's the best player in MLB including Shohei at this moment imho.   Pure electricity.   He's like Bo Jackson, even the best athletes in the world are in awe of him. 

[throttleplate]

O"s win 6-5 in 10 innings over Toronto. Mountain man Bautista with a 2 inning save and win with 5 strikeouts. O Hearn blasts a 3 run homer to tie it up in the eigth.