vs. DEVIL RAYS 9/13

[Slappy]

Jones is going deep this inning.

[stomperspc]

Its just math. Historically Chen fades at 90+ pitches..he was at 97 in the first at bat.You had to get him out of there.

But he didn't really fade this time after 90+ pitches. Nor has he faded every time he has gotten 90+ pitches. Those decisions should not be based on a strict pitch count rule. Chen still looked good in the 7th, pitched well in the 8th, and was the victim of bad luck. In no way was taking Chen out a clear cut decision nor would it necessarily have prevented a run from scoring anyway.

Not everything is black and white.

[isestrex]

Leeeeeeewwwwwwwwwwww

[Palmoripken]

Well there's a leadoff hit. Good time as any for 30, Mr. Jones.

[crissfan172]

Nice start, Lew.

I'd bunt on Peralta all day. He always looks like he caught his spike on the rubber.

[PeteCanes]

Jonesy.......

[eddie83]

Jennings had a great AB. It is OK to give the opposition some credit also.

[Tony-OH]

Nice, gotta pinch run Avery here.

[stomperspc]

Alright, let's do it this inning.

[Va Beach O's fan]

Pinch run for ford with Chavez or hoes??? Why are they on the team if not?

[SilentJames]

I love how on ESPN gamecast (much better than MLB's) Lew Ford's batting zone is completely blue.

leads off with critical single.

This team, I swear.

[Hallas]

Nice, gotta pinch run Avery here.

Isn't Ford pretty fast?

[Hank Scorpio]

More bad luck...

[crissfan172]

Ripped that hanging change right at him. Damn.

[isestrex]

Crap... tough luck AJ