posted by Laley23I hope Perez is only in to face Panik.
This ended up being completely wrong.
And we have a bunt by Perez.
Naquin moves runner to third on weak grounder for out number two.
Mercado pinch hits and .............we go to the bottom of the 9th.
posted by BRFAnd we have a bunt by Perez.
Naquin moves runner to third on weak grounder for out number two.
Mercado pinch hits and .............we go to the bottom of the 9th.
Sooo when does Tito embrace analytics?
posted by iclfan2Sooo when does Tito embrace analytics?
Probably never.
Well...........we got a two out two strike homer from Santana and now Hand is coming in.
Hold on to your hats.
What? How do you not cover first? That’s basic stuff starting in high school.
posted by Laley23What? How do you not cover first? That’s basic stuff starting in high school.
Professional athlete w/low situational IQ.
Raise your hand if you didn't see that coming......
4-3 Final
So, who replaces Hand...Goody?
posted by Laley23So, who replaces Hand...Goody?
What in the fuck was he doing on that play? And why the fuck was there another bunt?? This team that was so loveable is pissing me off
And Tito lays it off on Santana.
Hand shows that his head is not in the game.
Disappointing and huge loss.
posted by Gardens35And Tito lays it off on Santana.
What did he say?
posted by BRFI was just looking at team batting stats and see that Puig is hitting .351 since coming to the Tribe. Nice.
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posted by Laley23What did he say?
Both Tito and Perez threw Santana under the bus. Tito said "that's Brad's job to backup home plate on that because he's left handed" (dafuk?) and Perez said "I was expecting him to throw home, to be honest." Santana puts them in a position to win and gets that shit.
I never pitched at the MLB level but it's common jackass sense that you cover 1st there. I work with a guy who was a pitcher in the Braves minor league system and he said the same. Besides, it you're Hand, I 'm thinking you'd want to cover 1st base and try to end the game with a DP versus taking your chances on facing another batter with the way he's been sucking ass.
And speaking of "Perez", Brad Hand has pretty much turned into Chris Perez.
...and Hand blows it again, both on the mound and by not covering first base--he's a mess out there right now
posted by BR1986FB
And speaking of "Perez", Brad Hand has pretty much turned into Chris Perez.
I was thinking that before he even took the mound last night.
And why would Tito feel it necessary for Hand to back up home? Wouldn’t backing up home be a lot further than covering first?
Backup home...gtfoh. That’s a joke, and pathetic if Tito. Hand would be 15’ from home still if Santana went there. How the fuck is he going to back-up the throw...?
SMH.......why would Francona, Perez, Hand, or anyone else think that the play is at Home when you JUST went to an Intentional Walk to set up the game ending double play? My goodness, the Mets' hitter did exactly what Tribe wanted......a hard hit ball right to an infielder.
Oh well, Go Tribe!
It'all good, Tito just tweeted "If we win tonight, I'm takin' the boys to the Rockettes sneak preview."
Andre tweeted "Can Trev go too?"
Maybe Joe Borowski is getting off his couch somewhere and doing a little stretching.
posted by Gardens35SMH.......why would Francona, Perez, Hand, or anyone else think that the play is at Home when you JUST went to an Intentional Walk to set up the game ending double play? My goodness, the Mets' hitter did exactly what Tribe wanted......a hard hit ball right to an infielder.
So I have watched the replay over and over. What Gardens says here is right. We walked the Polar bear to set up a double play. So that should be in everybody’s head....hard grounder......second to first. Ball hit to the first baseman.....pitcher get your ass over to first. Not home.....covering home is not even a consideration here!
It just all sucks and I’m pissed about it.
Sending out Anniversary wishes tonight to Joe and Julie in Johnston, Mark and Marcia in Massillon, Ernie and Evelynn in Elyria, and Steve and Suzanne in Sandusky.
Happy Anniversary, and watch your back fellas!
The catch by Davis was one of the best I have ever seen. We are going to be swept.
posted by BRFThe catch by Davis was one of the best I have ever seen. We are going to be swept.
? Great catch in the end but he turned the wrong damn way and just kept going the wrong way. Indians CFers made better catches in back to back games vs the Reds...2 different guys
Allen gets out after should have been walked in ball 4. Baseball needs a computerized strike zone. Stupid