Friday, July 21: Showdown in St Pete continues

[LA2]

1 minute ago, Billy F-Face3 said:

Ryan O'Hearn looks locked in tonight.

He's been locked in every game--very consistent season so far

[Roy Firestone]

Boy, did Mountcastle look lousy in that at bat.....in fact, MOST of us look lousy so far tonight...

[Chavez Ravine]

Lol, Mounty got contemplative in that at bat.

[Uli2001]

According to ESPN Gamecast, that last pitch was right in the middle of the zone. Orioles hitters are really confused by this guy.

[Bahama O's Fan]

Alot of called strikes tonight with bats on the shoulders.

[Roy Firestone]

what happened to our Home Run power?  We need some scary power hitters...

[Billy F-Face3]

Just now, Uli2001 said:

What's with everyone hitting the ball on the ground? Is Scott Erickson pitching for Tampa Bay?

Efflin is throwing low, and he's getting help from the umpire so hitters either have to swing at it or take a strike. And if they hit a low pitch, it's got a good chance to be a ground ball. Efflin seems to be throwing sinkers to induce the ground ball too.

[Mooreisbetter27]

Just now, Uli2001 said:

According to ESPN Gamecast, that last pitch was right in the middle of the zone. Orioles hitters are really confused by this guy.

Two pitches in a row were basically right down the middle. RMC never took the bat off his shoulder.

[Baltimorecuse]

1 minute ago, Uli2001 said:

What's with everyone hitting the ball on the ground? Is Scott Erickson pitching for Tampa Bay?

Because they're trying to pull pitches you can't pull so you roll over on it.  

[oriolediehard]

Lazy at bats today.

[Malike]

What the hell was Cowser doing lol.

[NCRaven]

I hate that dome.

Edited July 21, 2023 by NCRaven

[Roy Firestone]

Cowser looked a bit shaky there..

[Mooreisbetter27]

Got help on that strike call

[Gurgi]

5 minutes ago, Roy Firestone said:

Boy, did Mountcastle look lousy in that at bat.....in fact, MOST of us look lousy so far tonight...

He does look a little awkward out there.