5/7/2023 Boston @ Philadelphia

[reggiecleveland]

Raffy read Nomar's book on 1st pitches

 

[azsoxpatsfan]

Am I misremembering, or was Walker at one point supposed to be an ace? Like when he was a young Pirates prospect

 

[JohnnyTheBone]

Houck is toeing the hell out that slab.

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A8XaCWmu3tU
Houck has some dog in him.

 

[InsideTheParker]

First inning Houck is in the conversation for GOAT

Especially when the ump calls strikes that don't touch the zone.

 

[azsoxpatsfan]

Especially when the ump calls strikes that don't touch the zone.

I was watching the Kerry Wood 20 k highlights a few days ago, and noticed that basically every pitch was a ball. I wasn’t alive to see it in person but that 90s zone must’ve been absolutely massive

 

[JohnnyTheBone]

I was watching the Kerry Wood 20 k highlights a few days ago, and noticed that basically every pitch was a ball. I wasn’t alive to see it in person but that 90s zone must’ve been absolutely massive

The late Eric Gregg had a notoriously huge zone.

 

[azsoxpatsfan]

Starters having a 4.43 era over the win streak is pretty funny

 

[Reggie's Racquet]

What is going on with the chiron top left it has been on and off all game?

 

[Salem's Lot]

That cutter is moving today.

 

[derekson]

Looked out to me

 

[JohnnyTheBone]

GOT HEEM!

 

[patinorange]

Good throw.

 

[Redkluzu]

OUT
and yes, as it should be

 

[azsoxpatsfan]

Out. Wong has a howitzer

 

[reggiecleveland]

Out

 

[Rovin Romine]

Nice work on that CS.

 

[reggiecleveland]

Out. Wong has a howitzer

Just to be a jerk, but howitzers lob shells
Johnny Damon threw like a howitzer

 

[Reggie's Racquet]

Wong is a weapon against these new running rules.

 

[YTF]

Wongers just keeps solidifying his position as #1 catcher.

 

[Ale Xander]

The late Eric Gregg had a notoriously huge zone.

I see what you did there

 

[azsoxpatsfan]

Just to be a jerk, but howitzers lob shells
Johnny Damon threw like a howitzer

I’ve only ever seen that word used on this board, and only to describe arms. So I actually appreciate the clarification. Wong has a sniper then

 

[barclay]

Wong is the cure for ED (i.e., Eddings Disease).

 

[E5 Yaz]

Happiness is a Wong gun

 

[InsideTheParker]

What is going on with the chiron top left it has been on and off all game?

OB acknowledged that they were having trouble with it. NESN is kinda second-rate. edit: it's back, yay!

 

[reggiecleveland]

OB acknowledged that they were having trouble with it. NESN is kinda second-rate.

Which is why Orsillo isn't explaining it

 

[JohnnyTheBone]

Happiness is a Wong gun

YES IT IS!

 

[azsoxpatsfan]

Brandon Marsh looks like he eats a raw meat diet

 

[BringBackMo]

Is Dave O’Brien capable of telling an interesting story, asking an interesting question, or making an interesting point? I’ve seen no evidence. If he would just stick to calling the action and refrain from trying to entertain or edify, it would vastly improve these broadcasts.

 

[mauidano]

That's a lot of people for a baseball game with a basketball playoff game going on shortly in the neighborhood. 43,000!

 

[E5 Yaz]

Brandon Marsh looks like he eats a raw meat diet

Justin Turner about Marsh: "That beard is fucked up, dude"

 

[JohnnyTheBone]

Tanner Houck is straight-up mowing pricks DOWN!

 

[Doc Zero]

Youk, “use” is two syllables shorter than “utilize” and it accomplishes the same thing.

 

[mauidano]

Justin Turner about Marsh: "That beard is fucked up, dude"

Is this guy married???

 

[mauidano]

Tanner Houck is straight-up mowing pricks DOWN!

Yes, he is; yes he is.

 

[barclay]

If this rate continues (probably won't) we are looking at a game under 2 hours.

 

[InsideTheParker]

Is this guy married???

If he is, Wikipedia hasn't heard about it.

 

[BringBackMo]

Said differently: I think O’Brien has an excellent voice and calls a very good ballgame. It’s when he goes into his game show host persona—or it’s polar opposite, the earnest guy routine—that everything goes off the rails. Just call the game and you’ll be great.

 

[derekson]

What's the longest hitting streak for a rookie?

 

[JohnnyTheBone]

This game is absolutely cruising along.

 

[derekson]

Said differently: I think O’Brien has an excellent voice and calls a very good ballgame. It’s when he goes into his game show host persona—or it’s polar opposite, the earnest guy routine—that everything goes off the rails. Just call the game and you’ll be great.

I'd agree with this. I was really impressed with Monaco in his fill-in appearances. I hope NESN won't let him get poached by another team so they can keep OB.

 

[azsoxpatsfan]

What's the longest hitting streak for a rookie?

Funny you mention this, I was trying to find it like 30 mins ago but it’s hard to look up. The answer I got is nomar with 30, but can’t confirm that’s correct

 

[azsoxpatsfan]

Devers is about to hit a bomb

 

[derekson]

Funny you mention this, I was trying to find it like 30 mins ago but it’s hard to look up. The answer I got is nomar with 30, but can’t confirm that’s correct

Googling it quickly that was the best answer I could find as well.

 

[mauidano]

Realmuto says to Wong; " I can do that shit too...boom".

Tapia is slow.

 

[derekson]

Damn he was out by a mile there. Realmuto and Wong both showing off their howitzers cannons

 

[Just a bit outside]

Watching Wong and Realmuto throw is special.

 

[Big Papa Smurph]

Funny you mention this, I was trying to find it like 30 mins ago but it’s hard to look up. The answer I got is nomar with 30, but can’t confirm that’s correct

According to Baseball Almanac, Benitio Santiago has the record with 34. (Nomar does have the AL record with 30)

 

[brandonchristensen]

Oh good 2-on and 0-out for Harper.

 

[JohnnyTheBone]

Harper is terrifying in this spot.

 

[InsideTheParker]

I have never seen a Rocky movie, but that doesn't seem to me more important than no outs and two guys on.