Pirates @ Marlins

[steelparrot]

Locke Alvarez
Morton Koehler
Cole Fernandez


So far so good on the road trip, 4-3 with 3 vs the fish left. Just saw Grilli is out 4-8 weeks, thats great news, I thought he was done forever after he could barely move his arm.

 

[Darkstone42]

We should definitely take 2 of 3, but I would border on disappointed if we don't sweep them. We need all the momentum we can get going into that five-game set with St. Louis.

 

[Darkstone42]

This Alvarez guy is a pretty hard thrower. And that was a nice swing he put on that ball.

But another brilliant replay saves a run!

 

[thedddd]

They must win this series.

I hope they can start getting contact on this guy and to get his pitch count up.

 

[thedddd]

Time to get than run back with the middle of order.

 

[thedddd]

They are making Ramos look like an all-star.

 

[psaboy]

No excuse if they don't win 2 of 3 here. Dropping first is weak, they really should be able to sweep the sorry ass Marlins

 

[Darkstone42]

Great at bat by Sanchez. Now let's actually bring him home.

 

[mtm166]

I really can't stand to watch Snider and Mckenry any more. Neither guy is a major leaguer. This won't be a good lead in to the Cards series if the Bucs don't get at least 2 of these 3.

 

[Darkstone42]

Why did Hurdle pinch hit for Mercer? He's been hitting well lately. Let him hit. Then use Snider for the pitcher's spot if you wanted that left on right matchup.

 

[mtm166]

Why did Hurdle pinch hit for Mercer? He's been hitting well lately. Let him hit. Then use Snider for the pitcher's spot if you wanted that left on right matchup.

Yep. Didn't seem to make much sense.

 

[dare2be]

2 base hits in the ninth. Now they're just teasing us. Eventually that comeback well will run dry.

 

[sychmd]

not sure why he took mercer out. he is our 2 leading hitter average wise.
we dont have many bats. so cant take one out.

bring up sanchez and lambo now. lets see if we have any internal help before we look outside.
i would even try dejesus. hitting all year. (altho harrison had a great game the other day).

these 2 series with wash and mia were great audition times. the stl series goes into the deadline and would be hesitant to add new guys to that series, altho might need some pitching with the doubleheader.

 

[mtm166]

If you bring up Sanchez his bat might be an improvement but with his throwing issues, I'm not sure he can even be a possibility as a backup catcher. I think this is preventing them from calling him up. Martin has to get a night off once in awhile.

 

[sychmd]

If you bring up Sanchez his bat might be an improvement but with his throwing issues, I'm not sure he can even be a possibility as a backup catcher. I think this is preventing them from calling him up. Martin has to get a night off once in awhile.

runners steal on mcK with ease, so no big difference with that. we need a bat off the bench and to see if he is an answer. we can always send him back down if it doesn't work. mcK just isnt bringing anything offensively or defensively right now.

 

[sychmd]

pedro has to get that run in.
2 in the first would be a nice start for morton to pound the zone/

 

[dare2be]

Why couldn't we have had those 2 doubles that started this game at the end of last night's game?

 

[Darkstone42]

That Yelich kid is red hot since his call-up.

 

[Darkstone42]

The rate of softly hit balls turning into hits in this game is ridiculous for both teams.

Oh, 5-4 in the 3rd? Both teams must be centering the baseball, right?

Nope.

Surely, then, at least one team is!

Nope. Neither.

 

[Darkstone42]

Now things are starting to get more comfortable. Phew.