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I get that. It does seem like he has turned a corner this year where pretty much everything he does results in positive outcomes. And he has cemented himself as one of the best leadoff hitters in the came. Brandon is a big part of why we have two guys in the league's top 5 RBI leaders.

.827 career OPS…I'd say he is in the middle of a stellar career.

The Marlins radio guys are horribly horrible. Luckily, I reached my destination and was able to turn on GKR.

That's what I thought.

Lugo put a dent in my Father's Day joy.

I read somewhere that nearly 20% of our remaining games are against Miami.

This game is not a must win, but it sure would be nice to finish this tough 13-game stretch with a winning record. I'd love to spend the off day thinking about that than a series loss to the scuffling Brewers. Especially with the red hot Braves back on our tail. OE: There is no off day. Not sure why I had that in my head when posted.

Yesterday was good. Today…not so much.

They remind me a little of 2006. That team had a similar first half where they avoided losing streaks and everyone took turns being the hero.

Love it. I like this team.

I hat ESPN.

After two games, I've decided that I have little use for Apple's coverage of MLB. I like the Apple font for the text graphics and the broadcast does look beautiful on an iPad. But, last night I watched on my TV and there is this weird vignette filter they use when the corner probability stats pop up. I'm sure some marketing focus group told them that it looked "classic" and draws attention to the center of the screen. It looks foreign and obscuring to me. Also, about those probability stats...those are SUPER distracting to me. First, they rotate what they're simulating: probability this batter will reach base, probability they will ground into a double play, probability they will score an RBI, etc. I wish they would stick to a constant presentation. Second, it is obvious that their probability is modeled on the current batter and it changes by count. But I find myself wanting to know more about how they calculate these odds and what data they are including. When Pete Alonso's probability of reaching base drops when the count goes from 1-0 to 2-0, I spend the rest of the at bat wondering why that would be. Are they taking into account the current opposing team, pitcher, defensive abilities, shift alignment, runners-on situation, inning and outs, weather, time of day, day of the week, stadium, current season or career stats, performances in games after a day off on the road, etc. I doubt they are looking that level of situation, so how meaningful are those probabilities? Are they just a gimmick or can they add value to the fan viewing experience? I'm skeptical. Oh, Pete just stuck out. I guess Apple was right after all. Unlike the Phillies game earlier in the year, I didn't turn the announcers' volume on. My wife, daughter and dogs were peacefully sleeping and it was a west coast game, so I kept the volume at a murmur. I'm guessing that actually added to my viewing experience.

deGrom x100.

I've looked for that type of breakout in the past and couldn't find any. I wonder why. Kinda.

Funky and cold.

Two away…this has been a great game.

Big out for Betts.

Ugh, Seth.

Happy, happy!

Seeing Rey lay out like that made me think of these guys. https://i.imgur.com/L2eF5Ez.jpg>

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Not a lot of examples of him smiling in orange and blue. Maybe he's trying to cancel out Lindor? https://larrybrownsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/buck-showalter-600x380.jpg>

Bob Alpacadaca wrote: I like Cheap Trick, though I've never had an opportunity to see them. I saw them in 2018 and they exceeded my expectations. They're a fun band.

6 wins are more than enough with the lead they'd built. I'd love the additional cahnfidence that would come with a monster road trip against these teams, but wouldn't think any less of them if they cool off out west.

Honestly, it's been a while since I had a group that I more or less trust in the owners box, GM suite, manager's office and clubhouse combined. This looks like a pretty kick-ass group effort to me.