ALDS Game 1

[baltfan]

Just now, tntoriole said:

Gunnar looks worse and worse against lefties 

He is so tough on himself.  But we also know from the beginning of the year and the minors, he can struggle mightily and still get through it.  

[Uli2001]

Just now, dtk9119 said:

So far Bochy's pitching moves >>> Hyde's pitching moves

He just has better relievers.

[Emory Eagle]

Need an actual smooth inning against the world beating hitters from Texas this time around.  How about a K and a few lazy pop outs.

[Tony-OH]

Oy, Gunnar platoon problems are becoming an issue. Can't have that kind of at bat against a crappy lefty.

[Roy Firestone]

we are still in this game...we need to keep the Rangers at 3...

[Pat Kelly]

This is what happens to young hitters.  Jung looks comfortable, relaxed…Gunnar just wanting to do too much.  He will figure it out. 

[baltfan]

At least we got one back.  

[Justinlstn]

Could of very least pulled a Roger Dorn! Lean over that plate!

[Yossarian]

Teams have learned they don't have to throw Gunnar a strike to get him out. 

[Sports Guy]

1 minute ago, dtk9119 said:

So far Bochy's pitching moves >>> Hyde's pitching moves

They weren’t better decisions…just better results.

[baltfan]

Just now, Pat Kelly said:

This is what happens to young hitters.  Jung looks comfortable, relaxed…Gunnar just wanting to do too much.  He will figure it out. 

I hope so. 

[eddie83]

Don’t throw a strike here.  

[tntoriole]

I am reconciling myself to a quick exit .. .. disappointing.. losing this first game with their two best starters then going next is just going to be too much I fear for this ice cold group of hitters 

[LA2]

5 minutes ago, MDK02 said:

What happened to working the count and getting on base? Thats what they’re doing and it works. Were swinging at everything no matter where it’s at.

Santander's homer was on the second pitch, after swinging and missing the first. If you get a pitch to hit you swing. Batter before him was Adley and he K'd, two of the strikes called.

[Yossarian]

1 minute ago, baltfan said:

He is so tough on himself.  But we also know from the beginning of the year and the minors, he can struggle mightily and still get through it.  

The question is, will there be enough time for him to come around.  With this offense all struggling at the same time, this will be a 3 game series.