Wednesday, April 5: Grayson Rodriguez's long awaited debut vs Jacob deGrom

[Moose Milligan]

We've actually got a hell of a game going here.  This isn't what I was expecting.

[Sessh]

Adley is gonna have a real short career doing all this running.

[foxfield]

Very nice job Grayson.  Congrats and thanks for keeping us in it!

[MurphDogg]

Just now, Fiver6565 said:

they are going to limit his innings this year anyway; might as well let him leave his first start feeling good, rather than possibly getting into trouble in the 6th, getting replaced, and maybe taking an L.  Voth can take two innings here and then you can go to the main part of the pen if needed. 

Still not crazy about Voth in a close game, though I know he needs the work.

[foxfield]

Just now, MurphDogg said:

Still not crazy about Voth in a close game, though I know he needs the work.

I hear ya, but everyone has a job and now it's his time.  Next man up!

[Tony-OH]

Just now, MurphDogg said:

Still not crazy about Voth in a close game, though I know he needs the work.

Grayson at 83 pitches and can't be the loser. Makes sense to bring in Voth here. 

[jdwilde1]

3 minutes ago, LA2 said:

After Frazier RBI-singled, Brown said "Frazier, the only batter in the Oriole lineup to have" and then the replay cut off. Does anyone know what he said?

To have faced deGrom before today.  

[deward]

3 minutes ago, LA2 said:

After Frazier RBI-singled, Brown said "Frazier, the only batter in the Oriole lineup to have" and then the replay cut off. Does anyone know what he said?

Frazier was the only guy who had faced DeGrom before this and he's now 4 for 10 off him lifetime, it was something in reference to that.

[Royle]

3 minutes ago, LA2 said:

After Frazier RBI-singled, Brown said "Frazier, the only batter in the Oriole lineup to have" and then the replay cut off. Does anyone know what he said?

Probably getting ready to mention that Frazier is the only Oriole who had faced DeGrom before this game, and is like 4 for 9 against him.

[Moose Milligan]

Stoked that G-Rod righted the ship after a shaky first inning.  That's what you wanna see out of someone who's supposed to be an ace...if they don't have their A-game, they battle and figure out a way.  

[Moose Milligan]

That's some GG **** right there.

[justD]

Regardless, helluva play by Mateo

[deward]

Just now, Moose Milligan said:

Stoked that G-Rod righted the ship after a shaky first inning.  That's what you wanna see out of someone who's supposed to be an ace...if they don't have their A-game, they battle and figure out a way.  

Agreed, I'm very happy with how it turned out. It'd be nice to see him get back to having starts where he does bring his A-game though. Hopefully it'll come.

[spleen1015]

MASN showing a replay with Mounty with his eyes closed making that catch.

[MurphDogg]

Tie goes to the call on the field.