You are correct with the Albies comments with his play affecting the outcome of the game. However, my favorite player to call out is Michael Harris, who once again made the 3rd out twice, and at least once if not both times with runners in scoring position. I follow Spencer Strider closely beginning when he was pitching for Clemson and later the Augusta Greenjackets, where I got an unsolicited signed ball from him during a discussion before the game. About Strider, yesterday there were small improvements he has made, his velocity has inched up a bit, which is a good thing, but his biggest need continues to be placement and control. The two walks came back to bite him as this anemic club did not have any further run production in them to offset those runs. Of course had Albies done his job, we very well may be talking about a Braves win and a Strider win, but not this season, as the dark cloud seems to be hanging around for such a long time. A result I have always disliked, which is a high scoring game from both sides, like 18-13, would be so welcome right now. Its time for these players to act how they played when they were signed, and score some runs. Score enough and the other stuff becomes footnotes. One last thing, Montero had a clean inning, and with everyone bashing him (me included), I just wanted to note that. Also, Bryce Elder had the game of his life, and nothing to show for it as well. That was more like the Elder we saw when he made the All Star team. Wish he could string 7 or 8 of those starts together. Somebody on this roster is gonna have to pickup the flag and lead with it. We are missing that person right now. I hope one steps uo.
When looking at the pitchers the Braves were facing for the Giants you said something like, "I hope the Braves win one game"--sadly you were so correct sir. Tough times indeed.
You are correct with the Albies comments with his play affecting the outcome of the game. However, my favorite player to call out is Michael Harris, who once again made the 3rd out twice, and at least once if not both times with runners in scoring position. I follow Spencer Strider closely beginning when he was pitching for Clemson and later the Augusta Greenjackets, where I got an unsolicited signed ball from him during a discussion before the game. About Strider, yesterday there were small improvements he has made, his velocity has inched up a bit, which is a good thing, but his biggest need continues to be placement and control. The two walks came back to bite him as this anemic club did not have any further run production in them to offset those runs. Of course had Albies done his job, we very well may be talking about a Braves win and a Strider win, but not this season, as the dark cloud seems to be hanging around for such a long time. A result I have always disliked, which is a high scoring game from both sides, like 18-13, would be so welcome right now. Its time for these players to act how they played when they were signed, and score some runs. Score enough and the other stuff becomes footnotes. One last thing, Montero had a clean inning, and with everyone bashing him (me included), I just wanted to note that. Also, Bryce Elder had the game of his life, and nothing to show for it as well. That was more like the Elder we saw when he made the All Star team. Wish he could string 7 or 8 of those starts together. Somebody on this roster is gonna have to pickup the flag and lead with it. We are missing that person right now. I hope one steps uo.
When looking at the pitchers the Braves were facing for the Giants you said something like, "I hope the Braves win one game"--sadly you were so correct sir. Tough times indeed.