vs. Astros, 5/10

[Guest]

Meatball killed

[scOtt]

Whoops.

[eddie83]

Don't give young hitters fastballs on the first pitch.

[MrOrange82]

I like these Astros hitters. Do our pitchers many favors.

edit: lol, **** me.

Serves you right for...words.

[BradyBunch]

You don't know that, different set of circumstances. I didn't like it, we are AL club with pop. Let Manny hit the oitch he wants, I know it was 3-1 but it makes the batter more likely to hit, plus Nick is slow. Manny does strike out a good bit anyway.

I am not defending it, just explaining why it was done.

[weams]

Meatball killed

The guy Tommy struck out last evening.

[Chavez Ravine]

Don't give young hitters fastballs on the first pitch.

Well, at least not 91 mph fastballs in the 'ol wheelhouse.

[weams]

Meatball killed

By the new version of Mike Stanton.

[BradyBunch]

That doesn't address the point. It was a poor decision, especially since the pitcher was fighting back from being behind in the count.

I haven't said I approve with the hit and run. Rather just explaining why it was done.

[eddie83]

Well, at least not 91 mph fastballs in the 'ol wheelhouse.

Yeah that. Kids like that want the heater and if you miss look out.

[Chavez Ravine]

Matt at some point thought that first pitch was going to be a strike?

[Guest]

Eduardo A. Encina ‏@EddieInTheYard 13s

Chris Davis struck out swinging in his second at bat tonight at Double-A Bowie in the 3rd inning. #Orioles

[tntoriole]

I am rapidly tiring of Miguel Gonzalez. He was good in 2012, less so in 2013 and is terrible so far this year. He does not locate near as well.

[MrOrange82]

I haven't said I approve with the hit and run. Rather just explaining why it was done.

I think most folks around here don't need to have the pros/cons explained to them. The fact that a move is criticized does not imply that the critics don't "get it".

[eddie83]

I am not defending it, just explaining why it was done.

Ok, I just don't like it vs an unproven pitcher in a spot like that. I know it is all on the batter but if a guy like Lough is running at least you have a chance to get the bag, with Nick no way.