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Greg

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Way to take a pitch Manny.

It wasn't even a good pitch to hit. This team's approach can be maddening at times. Still plenty of time but I'd like for them to put something together against a guy who's not throwing faster than the mid 80's.

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It wasn't even a good pitch to hit. This team's approach can be maddening at times. Still plenty of time but I'd like for them to put something together against a guy who's not throwing faster than the mid 80's.

No kidding. Definitely not a good first pitch to hit. That is a pitch you swing at with two strikes. It makes me want to pull my hair out watching the Os gather weak ABs against BP. Isnt this the speed they saw earlier today?

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This team is just awful at home.
How many Runs does Chen allow this inning. Over / under 2
Perfect.. turn on the game and nothing new.. Chen throwing meatballs and offense hitting into double plays. Another wasted chance to gain ground on the Blow Jays.

Sorry guys, I will be back if the O's take the lead and these guys go back under the stairs.

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