Thursday, July 20: Orioles vs Rays to begin the biggest series of the Elias/Hyde era

[Winter]

Hyde must be hoping for a solo homer here or i dont see why u take Mateo out as if they tie it hes also the base runner next inning and the defense

[Yossarian]

Interesting move to hit Mounty with nobody on and 2 out

[Tony-OH]

Just now, Mooreisbetter27 said:

Hoping MC runs into one I guess.

But the chance of that are? Weird move.

[dtk9119]

Is Mountcastle any better than Mateo here??

[Hank Scorpio]

Just now, Tony-OH said:

Why take out Mateo for Mountcastle?

Either one will screw themselves into the ground. 

[Uli2001]

Good for the kid.

[Can_of_corn]

Just now, eddie83 said:

What? He is trying to get him over not bunt for a hit. 

And if a bunt goes wrong and he needs to dodge the double play?  Or get lucky and get a hit?

I'd rather have the faster guy that's also better on defense over the guy that's been hitting dongs.

[baltfan]

I would have preferred Westburg to hit. 

[Hank Scorpio]

Predictable.

[Yossarian]

That made zero sense to me.  That entire half inning. 

[Uli2001]

I am not watching, why is everyone so mad? The Orioles just took the lead.

[Tony-OH]

Why take out your best defensive infield for the miniscule chance Mountcastle runs into one with two outs and no one on in the 10th? 

[OsFanSinceThe80s]

Hyde: wants more runs.

Also Hyde: Decides to pinch hit Mountcastle against RHP

[Roy Firestone]

remember Felix cant hold runners, thats an important factor...

[Mooreisbetter27]

Just now, Tony-OH said:

But the chance of that are? Weird move.

Well, I mean, I think we all knew what was gonna happen. But Hyde was throwing up a prayer I guess. Was an odd move though. If Mateo gets on he could easily be in scoring position.!