It COULD be a track meet in facing Elly De La Cruz

[RZNJ]

20 minutes ago, Can_of_corn said:

At least we know he won't be stealing home on Adley's arm.

He could.

[RZNJ]

On 5/3/2024 at 10:01 AM, Frobby said:

Problem is, you have to throw the fastball for a changeup to be effective.   But it’s true you don’t have to throw it for a strike.  

As I said in the Reds series thread, the Reds feature a rather lopsided lineup.  De La Cruz is dazzling but there are 4-5 gaping holes in their lineup.   So, don’t let him beat you. 
 

So, I generally agree but it’s certainly not 100%.  Two at bats from last night.  Means to De La Cruz in the 6th.  Nothing but changeups and curves.

Cowser PH AB.  First pitch curve and then back to back changeups.   No fastball needed.  Nick Martinez could have told Cowser he was throwing a changeup and as long as he kept locating it Cowser wasn’t touching it.

Unless Cowser is a dummy, he has to be looking for changeups at certain times.  Fastballs for strikes will be few and far between for now on.   Adjust or become a victim of Darwinism.

[bpilktree]

You can’t run if you don’t let anyone on base because you can’t steal 1st.  The easiest way to stop run game is pitching well and getting a lead.  

[OsFanSinceThe80s]

Elly De La Who.

[dzorange]

1 minute ago, OsFanSinceThe80s said:

Elly De La Who.

Elly De La Swept By The Orioles

Edited May 5 by dzorange

[EddeeEddee]

Elly showed up in Game 1 but Means and Kremer stifled him.

[Moose Milligan]

Elly de la Fraud 

[SpOkane]

Elly de la Lose