361 replies to this topic

[Mike B]

One at a time, that is a phrase but it has to be the approach,  I really believe that if the Orioles can win tonight, the pressure starts to shift toward the Rangers. Let;s win tonight and see if we can shock the world.

[BSLSteveBirrer]

One would think that what you're saying is how any major league club would operate. However, I see a lineup like tonight's, in a must win, season on the line, game and it appears we're putting our worst foot forward. It just doesn't add up.

Really the only changes you could think about would be to stay with Mateo which I'd be fine with but not a big deal to me.

 

And Kjerstad over Mountcastle. Mounty has ok numbers off Eovaldi and not sure starting Kjerstad is really good anyway.

[BaltBird 24]

I think Kremer deals a gem tonight.

[You Play to Win the Game]

[85Knight]

Definitely a different lineup.

[BaltBird 24]

Ugh. I'd rather Mateo at SS, Gunnar at 3B, and Frazier back in Baltimore.

[BSLSteveBirrer]

If Kremer and company allow a walk/inning we lose. But I think Kremer is pitching with very little pressure. Everybody expects us to lose. Just throw strikes and let the defense do its job. No reason to try and be cute. Just go pitch.

[fishteacher]

It's easy...don't walk 11 batters and you got a chance...was there Sunday...talk about uber-frustrating!!!!

[Mackus]

Trust Frazier more than Mateo. Would've been fine with Urias, too.

Let's pour it on tonight.

[Nigel Tufnel]

When's the last time Mateo started against a RHP in a game that meant something? It's been a while.

[catatonia]

I'm really torn on starting Mateo. He not only went 4-4 on Sunday, he hit some rockets. (Trivia: Mateo's the first oriole with 4 hits in a postseason game since another renowned slugger, Kiko Garcia, did it in Game 3 of the 79 Series.) He's also sucked the majority of the year. 

FWIW, Gunner OPSed .711 when starting at third and .827 when starting at short, if I'm reading BBref correctly. Maybe he should DH; he was 1.335 when doing that (albeit a 49 PA sample). 

 

EDIT: One thing is, I bet the Rangers don't have anyone as cool as Joan Jett singing the national anthem, or Adam Jones throwing out the first pitch. 

[Mike in STL]

Come on script writers! Elias vs his old employer in the ALCS is a much more compelling storyline than an all-Texas series. Do the right thing.

[makoman]

I'm really torn on starting Mateo. He not only went 4-4 on Sunday, he hit some rockets. (Trivia: Mateo's the first oriole with 4 hits in a postseason game since another renowned slugger, Kiko Garcia, did it in Game 3 of the 79 Series.) He's also sucked the majority of the year. 

FWIW, Gunner OPSed .711 when starting at third and .827 when starting at short, if I'm reading BBref correctly. Maybe he should DH; he was 1.335 when doing that (albeit a 49 PA sample). 

 

EDIT: One thing is, I bet the Rangers don't have anyone as cool as Joan Jett singing the national anthem, or Adam Jones throwing out the first pitch. 

Their unofficial "rock star" mascot seems to be Creed, blah.

[catatonia]

Their unofficial "rock star" mascot seems to be Creed, blah.

Yeah, no comparison. First ball will probably be thrown out by Josh Hamilton. Or for real S 'n Grins, Rougned Odor

[catatonia]

Crooked number in first guys!

[BaltBird 24]

A big 1st would've been nice to alleviate some pressure.

[catatonia]

Santander stung the first pitch. Let's see more of that. 

[Don Quixote]

Mehtastic.

[BaltBird 24]

Mountcastle VS a RHP is suspect. I'd feel better with O'Hearn at 1B and Kjerstad DH.

[makoman]

Yeah coulda used a better inning. At least make him work, bullpen is still their weakest part.