06-23-2021, 10:42 AM
divmenow wrote:
> How about my Stros? 9 in a row now baby!!
>
> How the Sox are still in first is crazy. They have no pitching. Pivetta, Richards and Perez are like specs,and I’m not buying them at all
I have to reluctantly agree. It looks like Richards & Perez were masters of the "sticky substance" method of pitching, and since it has been regulated now, they are getting slammed. Pivetta I'm more hopeful for; he really has had just one bad game since the sticky ban was announced. E-Rod started getting hit before the ban was announced. The reason the Sox are back in first place is due to their amazing hitting and surprisingly tight bullpen. Ever since they dropped E Hernandez from the leadoff spot, their runs scored has improved. Guess they listened to me. No actually Bobby Dalbec heating up has played a big part, and Renfroe has become a reliable contributor too.
But you are right, the starting pitching isn't very good at this point, and we won't stay in 1st for long with that. The wildcard is of course Chris Sale. No idea when he returns. He certainly doesn't need sticky substances to pitch well.
> How about my Stros? 9 in a row now baby!!
>
> How the Sox are still in first is crazy. They have no pitching. Pivetta, Richards and Perez are like specs,and I’m not buying them at all
I have to reluctantly agree. It looks like Richards & Perez were masters of the "sticky substance" method of pitching, and since it has been regulated now, they are getting slammed. Pivetta I'm more hopeful for; he really has had just one bad game since the sticky ban was announced. E-Rod started getting hit before the ban was announced. The reason the Sox are back in first place is due to their amazing hitting and surprisingly tight bullpen. Ever since they dropped E Hernandez from the leadoff spot, their runs scored has improved. Guess they listened to me. No actually Bobby Dalbec heating up has played a big part, and Renfroe has become a reliable contributor too.
But you are right, the starting pitching isn't very good at this point, and we won't stay in 1st for long with that. The wildcard is of course Chris Sale. No idea when he returns. He certainly doesn't need sticky substances to pitch well.