Rox visit Mets, Take Two -- 8/26/22 IGT

[Frayed Knot]

Chris Bassitt vs Chad Kuhl who, aside from being able to sign his autograph very quickly, hasn't got a whole lot else going for him right now.

[20 Starts, 6-7, 5.16, 1.52] But as the cop says to Jake Gittes at the end of the movie, 'Forget Jake, it's Coors Field' (at least I think that's what he said)



Lots of leadoff runners on last night. Not enough bringin' 'em around.

[Frayed Knot]

Texarkana is NOT also on the Louisiana border, Gary.

[Frayed Knot]

I assume the relief corps behind Kuhl is known as 'The Gang'

Edited August 26, 2022 by Guest

[MFS62]

Frayed Knot wrote: Will Kuhl's relievers be known as 'The Gang'?

I hope they don't celebrate. (come on)



BATYBOOM!



Later

[Edgy MD]

I enjoyed the interview with Maz (or the tail end of it that I caught, anyhow).



His hair was less shiny and his voice less mook-y, and he gains his authenticity points by referring to David Berkowitz as "The .44 Caliber Killer," the mostly forgotten nickname before he became Son of Sam.

[The Hot Corner]

Naquin seems to be in a major funk. All I seem to see him do lately is strike out swinging. He always looks like he is swinging for the fences, even with 2 strikes.

[Frayed Knot]

Well, at least they're not stranding oodles of runners tonight.

[Edgy MD]

Cahna leading off next inning. We'll see beaucoups runners now.



Speaking of Naquin, it's good to see Vogelberg finally giving his hammy (or whatever) a rest. Watching him walk briskly when running the bases has been dispiriting.

[Edgy MD]

Though I wasn't anticipating him taking one off the elbow.

[Edgy MD]

Two Cans on the bases.

[Gwreck]

Man, it would be great for McCann to start hitting like this.

[Lefty Specialist]

Triples are fun, Starling!

[Edgy MD]

Two Cans redeemed for cash!

[kcmets]

[bIGPURPLE]MarteTRIP!![/bIGPURPLE]

[Edgy MD]

Wynton Bernard, no relation to Marvin.



Or Dwight.

[Edgy MD]

Well, Bassitt probably should have gotten a visit before that at-bat.

[Lefty Specialist]

Boy, the wheels fell off Bassitt quickly.

[Edgy MD]

Yeah, that went fast.



Really weird that he hasn't gotten a visit.

[The Hot Corner]

Well, the Mets lead went to shit in a hurry.

[Edgy MD]

This may well be Bassitt's last fella.

[Gwreck]

80 pitches…I'd give Bassitt another inning. Maybe 2.

[Edgy MD]

Lucas Gilbreath (no relation to Rod that I can find) is missing high. Hopefully that get him tattooed, perhaps by Baty.

[Edgy MD]

Although Canha may be the best matchup.

[Edgy MD]

It's nice to see McNeil turn around a high fastball. That's not his favorite.



That's rarely any lefty's favorite.

[Edgy MD]

McNubbles might have found it more profitable to come in feet first, but it was his hesitation around second that did him in.



Still, man, did I call Canha or what?

[Frayed Knot]

I don't criticize that send by Cora.

[Edgy MD]

Five more outs to get to Diaz.

[Edgy MD]

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80 pitches…I'd give Bassitt another inning. Maybe 2.

[Edgy MD]

Gary Cohen singing The Tubes.

[Gwreck]

Blackmon has a real problem with the on-deck circle. He's been obnoxiously far from it all game, illegally close to home plate, on the grass.