ALDS IST - NYY vs CLE

[HahnSolo]

Frayed Knot wrote: The biggest complaint about Girardi tonight was that the Yanx didn't challenge the HBP which loaded the bases and preceded the Lindor Grand Slam The HP ump immediately called that it hit the batter's hand but it certainly could have hit the knob of the bat. The Yanx opted not to challenge -- though that's not usually the manger's call -- and the next batter, Lindor, banked a pitch off the foul pole in RF to bring the lead from 8-3 down to 8-7 At that point, what are you saving your challenges for?!?

And they get an extra challenge in the postseason right? Sanchez called to the bench for the review immediately; like before Chisenhall even got out of the box. That's totally on the manager there, I don't care how slow their "replay guys" responded. That's potentially the third out of the inning; you have to go to replay. And I think they would have won it.

I know it's the Yanks and am thrilled they choked on it, but if I consider "what if Terry had done that in a playoff game?" I would have been livid.

[Frayed Knot]

Girardi's reasoning after the game isn't going to win him many points either: "I didn't want to break my pitcher's rhythm"
There's a fucking mound conference in MFY games about every third pitch but suddenly he doesn't want to upset his pace!
I used to think Posada was the cause of all those mound meetings but they've continued in Yanqui-land long after he's gone.


And, yes, they do get an extra review in playoff games.
I'd be in favor a giving manager's two challenges in every game but they'd have to do it without the phone consultation. You get ten seconds to challenge or we're moving on.
That would at least get rid of the microscopic overturns and it'll force the manager to rely on his players more often.


Between the non-review of the foul/HBP and the reversal of the pickoff at 2nd base, Cleveland was the beneficiary of the rule last night.
And they didn't even have to release their supply of midges on MFY relievers this time. Bet they got 'em saved up and ready to swarm if this goes back there for Game Five.

[Frayed Knot]

According to two tweets from beat reporter Jason Beck of MLB.com, Cleveland Indians designated hitter Edwin Encarnacion’s MRI revealed no structural damage. He’s considered day-to-day with a
sprained ankle. Encarnacion said he was relieved at the results, having initially feared something much worse. His goal is to get the swelling down with an expectation that he’ll play again this postseason.

Terry Francona: “He is, I would say, I don’t know if ’remarkably’ better is a good word, but pretty close. He’s doing much better today. I don’t think he’s going to start tomorrow, but he’s not been ruled out,
either. So, we’ll take our time and allow him to continue to get treatment. But if he’s that close to being available, that’s a really good sign. So, we’re obviously not going to do anything roster-wise.”


As of now, Cleveland has no plans to replace Encarnacion on the roster.

[Chad ochoseis]

Fortunately, he's not there to run well or play defense at all. I'm cautiously optimistic.

[Guest cooby]

What channel is this game on?

[Lefty Specialist]

FS1.

[Guest John Cougar Lunchbucket]

Channel 400 where I live

[Guest cooby]

271 for me. I honestly never even knew about it

[Chad ochoseis]

Damn. Just listening, but that sounded like a great catch by Judge.

[Chad ochoseis]

Birdshit.

[Guest d'Kong76]

Who's the impartial dude in the FS1 booth having a one run orgasm?

[Chad ochoseis]

Frayed Knot wrote: So even though these teams get a day off today before resuming on Sunday night (7:30) the bullpen that the Yanx lean on so heavily has been taxed pretty heavily and might have trouble bouncing back if Tanaka finds himself in early trouble in Game 3 Between the games Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday each of their relievers has made two appearances except for Warren & Garcia who each pitched in only Thursday's game Chad Green -- 2.1 IP / 52 pitches total David Robertson -- 5.0 / 77 Tommy Kahn -- 3.0 / 37 Aroldis Chapman -- 3.0+ / 47 Dellin Betances -- 3.0 / 46 Adam Warren -- 1.0 / 22 Jamie Garcia -- 2.2 / 44

Tanaka has no trouble at all, but Girardi's going to the pen anyway. Go figure.

[Frayed Knot]

Chad Ochoseis wrote: Damn. Just listening, but that sounded like a great catch by Judge.

A good one, but less than spectacular.
Basically the ball was so high that Judge had plenty of time to get to the wall and just wait for it to come down. Then it was just a matter of a tall guy guarding a short wall.
It certainly would have been a HR, but he was able to prevent it with a nice controlled leap.

[Frayed Knot]

Yanx got the good Tanaka today even though that's been a hit or miss thing most of the year.
And a 1-0 game needing only 8-1/2 innings still comes in at 3:20


Game 4, Monday at 7:00 - pending the weather.
Severino for the Yanx, TBD for Cleveland

[Guest d'Kong76]

Anyone see Harvey with the 'all rise' sign? Too funny.

[Chad ochoseis]

Francona is going with Bauer tonight for the Indians on 3 days rest. The #4 and #5 starters, Clevinger and Tomlin, both pitched in Game 2. Bauer has never gone on three days rest. The catchphrase here in Cleveland is "In Tito We Trust", but I'm not feeling great about this.

[Guest cooby]

Tonight I can't watch because tomorrow is my 5 am day but I'll check first thing in the morning for an Indians victory

[Guest cooby]

Bump

[Guest d'Kong76]

Starts a hour earlier if that helps some.

[Guest cooby]

Just trying to keep this thread unburied

[Guest d'Kong76]

I have ~ 9:00 curfew so that should get me two innings.

[HahnSolo]

Umps totally blow a swinging third strike hit against Hicks that would have been the third out. Naturally the Yanks tack on 3 runs that inning. And they're still batting. 4-0 bottom two and Francona is already in the bullpen. Preparing myself for a game 5.

[Guest cooby]

Manure. Guano.

Poop

Damnit it's not just that I don't want the Yankees to lose I really want the Indians to win it's a family thing

[Guest John Cougar Lunchbucket]

They'll win, just maybe not tonite

[Frayed Knot]

It's like the Indians blew their load making that Game 2 comeback. They haven't scored since.

[Guest cooby]

John Cougar Lunchbucket wrote: They'll win, just maybe not tonite

They HAVE to

Forgive the Ms Met reference

[Frayed Knot]

Nice to see the Indians getting on the board.
And, btw, welcome to another night of four innings in two hours.

[MFS62]

Chad Ochoseis wrote: Francona is going with Bauer tonight for the Indians on 3 days rest. The #4 and #5 starters, Clevinger and Tomlin, both pitched in Game 2. Bauer has never gone on three days rest. The catchphrase here in Cleveland is "In Tito We Trust", but I'm not feeling great about this.

I kept hearing the Indians say, "Don't worry. Bauer is a horse. He can do it".
Well, if he is, he performed like the kind of nag that looked destined for the glue factory. You have to overcome situations that aren't your fault.
I just hope Cleveland can win this tonight in front of all those cretins in YS III. I don't want to take a chance that the MFYs can get lucky in a game 5.
Later

[Guest d'Kong76]

I can't sleep.
6-3 is better than 5-sniffle when I last checked.

[Chad ochoseis]

Fuckshit.

I missed most of this, but saw the Salazar error and am now on the subway home and just saw the Sanchez HR on Gameday.

Bryan Shaw is Doug Sisk reincarnated. He's really not bad, but seems to give up runs exactly when you don't want him to. 7-3 feels a lot worse than 6-3.