Gameday Thread (5/18/23) - Angels @ Orioles

[Blarg]

As far as Renfroe goes, he is batting out of position on the road. His away splits are brutal, .186/.232/.255/.486. Nevin really needs to move him down in the order on away games. 

[HanfordGuy]

9 minutes ago, Blarg said:

Ward needs glasses. 

[mmc]

 

[Mark68]

2 minutes ago, Kampy said:

Maybe I'm dumb and don't understand baseball strategy... but I really don't understand why you don't try to squeeze bunt in that situation... tight game in late inning, speedy runner on third, only one out.

If it doesn't work, you still get a Trout AB with a runner in scoring position. I personally would much rather see them try it than watch Ward strike out looking on a pitch right down the middle.

What am I missing here? Is it just cuz players don't know how to bunt?

Chicks dig the long ball. 

[Erstad Grit]

2 minutes ago, Kampy said:

Maybe I'm dumb and don't understand baseball strategy... but I really don't understand why you don't try to squeeze bunt in that situation... tight game in late inning, speedy runner on third, only one out.

If it doesn't work, you still get a Trout AB with a runner in scoring position. I personally would much rather see them try it than watch Ward strike out looking on a pitch right down the middle.

What am I missing here? Is it just cuz players don't know how to bunt?

Maybe with Philips you can do that but not Ward. 

[HanfordGuy]

5 minutes ago, Mark68 said:

Moore/Estevez?

[HeavenlyHalos]

Fantastic work, Moore!

[Mark68]

Noice! Good job, Moore.

 

Insurance, please? PLEASE?!?!?!

[Kampy]

1 minute ago, Erstad Grit said:

Maybe with Philips you can do that but not Ward. 

Is that because Philips is the only guy who can reliably put a bunt down?

[eligrba4ever]

YAAAY!!! A reliever held an Angels lead -- so far.

[HanfordGuy]

2 minutes ago, mmc said:

 

[fan_since79]

18 minutes ago, HeavenlyHalos said:

Taylor Ward has been a bust this season big time

Waiting for him to hit the IL with some obscure injury or other.

[Lou]

1 hour ago, Swordsman78 said:

I like Ohtani, but (this could be evidence that) Ohtani is all about Ohtani.

Damn, when we're behind some of you say some stupid shit.

[Erstad Grit]

My keys for Estevez in the 9th.

don't give up a run

[Blarg]

1 minute ago, Lou said:

Damn, when we're behind some of you say some stupid shit.

To be fair, Swordsman says stupid shit all of the time.

[HanfordGuy]

Good hit by Rengifo!

[Ace-Of-Diamonds]

do a good job, do a good job, do a good job...

[drpiranha]

Why on earth do we never try to steal with a runner on 1B that is fast and 2 outs and a non power hitter at the plate?

[Blarg]

2 minutes ago, HanfordGuy said:

Good hit by Rengifo!

Luis 3-4 with 2 runs scored.

[Blarg]

Just now, drpiranha said:

Why on earth do we never try to steal with a runner on 1B that is fast and 2 outs and a non power hitter at the plate?

Ask @Jeff Fletcher to ask Nevin for an answer.

[HanfordGuy]

K

[Erstad Grit]

1 minute ago, Blarg said:

Ask @Jeff Fletcher to ask Nevin for an answer.

he did send him

[Kampy]

[HeavenlyHalos]

WHAT A THROW!!!!!

[Erstad Grit]

RENFROE