ORIOLES vs. YANKEES 4/09

[Scrat1]

The base on balls strategy doesn't appear to be working, so maybe try something else.

[Don Quixote]

Good thing it's about time for me to go anyway. I need a break.

[TGO]

The base on balls strategy doesn't appear to be working, so maybe try something else.

It's the Kevin Gregg school of pitching.

[OFFNY]

Unearned run right there as of right now.

With a pitcher struggling, the last thing he needs is his defense to let him down.

[Satyr3206]

Umps are known for giving guys with good command the benefit of the doubt. Maddux earned an extra six inches on the outside corner on rep.

Be nice if they just called the strike zone.

[Don Quixote]

This inning will be it, I'm fairly sure.

[OFFNY]

Ugh ... damn walks make that bloop hit hurt.

Nolan's error made it hurt even more.

[RavNMadMan]

And when you can't score with 2 on and nobody out.....and your starter struggling and overthrowing.....you sometimes get a loss

[SoBo]

Matusz needs to stop trying to throw 100 mph. Not pretty at all.

[Can_of_corn]

Nope. You gotta get runs regardless of whether you are getting one at a time. Nova is a a groundball pitcher and the next batter is Markakis. In this particular situation, Hardy is most likely going to either hit into a double play or strikeout, neither helps you.

What you said is the preverbial "sabr" approach at managing. It doesn't take into consideration who is on the mound, who is at the plate, and who is on deck. In this situation Hardy should have bunted.

The next batter up was leading the league in slugging last time I checked.

You don't sacrifice that early in the game in a tie game when your starting pitcher is struggling.

O's ain't winning this game 2-1.

[El Gordo]

The base on balls strategy doesn't appear to be working, so maybe try something else.

He's been hangin' with Gregg?

[Icterus galbula]

Is Matusz flexing his back leg during the stretch a new thing? I don't really recall seeing it last year.

[Jagwar]

I understand the frustration, but I'm happy with the progress Matusz has made so far. Last year he would have already given up a few bombs.

[SurhoffRules]

Matusz is recoiling like crazy on his fastball. Can someone confirm that he normally didn't do that before?

[TGO]

O'Day is loosening up.