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[jakncoke]

lol lynn reaction

 

[RGVNOE]

Another one down the middle from Lynn, WTF they're still leving him in

 

[jakncoke]

Another one down the middle from Lynn, WTF they're still leving him in

I know this feeling

 

[eznark]

It was worse earlier in the year (the reliance on FB). I'm surprised the change seems to be in him finding confidence in the slider and actually throwing it. Back before the ASB when he faced Milwaukee I don't think he threw a single slider, and the Brewers are awful against RHP sliders.

 

[Dominican Power]

It was worse earlier in the year (the reliance on FB). I'm surprised the change seems to be in him finding confidence in the slider and actually throwing it. Back before the ASB when he faced Milwaukee I don't think he threw a single slider, and the Brewers are awful against RHP sliders.

Where you got that info from

 

[eznark]

brooksbaseball.net

 

[Little Green Yoda]

Pinning our season hopes on a rookie in a hostile environment on the road. Welp.

 

[RGVNOE]

I know this feeling

Unfortunately we're familiar after seeing this all season with Lynn

 

[BFIB]

Pinning our season hopes on a rookie in a hostile environment on the road. Welp.

Here's the problem. The Cards know Lynn is a mental midget, so they have him start game 2. Can't rely on that going forward. We have enough talent on this team, Lynn needs to go.

If anything, Miller should start game 3, not Kelly. Then Kelly in game 4, and Waino in game 5 if needed.

 

[Sanjuro]

Go fuck yourself rain.

 

[RGVNOE]

Here's the problem. The Cards know Lynn is a mental midget, so they have him start game 2. Can't rely on that going forward. We have enough talent on this team, Lynn needs to go.

If anything, Miller should start game 3, not Kelly. Then Kelly in game 4, and Waino in game 5 if needed.

Lynn should've never started, I hate Matheny's bs of "showing pitchers confidense" there's no time for that right now he basically gave a game to the opposition just to try to tell him he still believes in him. The rotation should've been Waino, Shelby, Kelly, and Wacha, Lynn has no business in that starting rotation.

 

[jakncoke]

Cole a beast

 

[HarryDemeanor]

Infield fly.

 

[jakncoke]

lmao.
6-1 !!!

 

[harSon]

Just got out of a meeting. I'm hot and bothered right now.

 

[RGVNOE]

Looks like Matheny saw this game as way to reinstate confidence in Lynn, while Pittsburgh came to win, as they already have the advantage in game 3

 

[Sanjuro]

Thanks for telling me the other game started, MLB Network!

 

[BFIB]

2 missed pop ups led to 2 runs. Cards paying their sloppiest baseball of the year. This is quickly reminding me of Zito from last year. One pitcher completely takes out of a series.

 

[Little Green Yoda]

Here's the problem. The Cards know Lynn is a mental midget, so they have him start game 2. Can't rely on that going forward. We have enough talent on this team, Lynn needs to go.

If anything, Miller should start game 3, not Kelly. Then Kelly in game 4, and Waino in game 5 if needed.

Lynn should've never started, I hate Matheny's bs of "showing pitchers confidense" there's no time for that right now he basically gave a game to the opposition just to try to tell him he still believes in him. The rotation should've been Waino, Shelby, Kelly, and Wacha, Lynn has no business in that starting rotation.

I don't understand the love for Shelby to start today. He's pitched just as poorly against PIT as Lynn has except he's shed his "headcase" label.

 

[Sanjuro]

We are wearing our gross beer league uniforms. Just give this series to the Devil Rays!

 

[RGVNOE]

I don't understand the love for Shelby to start today. He's pitched just as poorly against PIT as Lynn has except he's shed his "headcase" label.

They've been about the same against Pittsburgh, but Shelby has had more quality starts, lower era, and Shelby actual had a good start against them. And I've never liked Lynn, I've wanted Stl to get rid of him for a couple of years now

 

[darkside31337]

FUCKKKKK YEAAAAAAAAAAAA

 

[lazybones18]

That ball is gone!

 

[Sanjuro]

Selig made the call for the Devil Rays. Fuck this.

 

[weekend_warrior]

An S-bomb! For S-Rod!

 

[jakncoke]

We got lucky

 

[darkside31337]

That is why you don't give Sean Rodriguez 4 strikes to work with.

 

[oatmeal]

Wow, that was serious horse shit.

 

[xbhaskarx]

When will we get our first competitive playoff game?

Still waiting...

 

[weekend_warrior]

Viagra, viagra commercials everywhere.

 

[Little Green Yoda]

They've been about the same against Pittsburgh, but Shelby has had more quality starts, lower era, and Shelby actual had a good start against them. And I've never liked Lynn, I've wanted Stl to get rid of him for a couple of years now

Lance Lynn had two good starts against them (4/26, 7/30). He also has a lower FIP and xFIP than Shelby. The Pirates hit fastballs well, and lo and behold, our two FB dominant starters struggle against them.

And on cue...

 

[darkside31337]

Viagra, viagra commercials everywhere.

I'm surprised they haven't got Joe Maddon to do one of those yet.

 

[jakncoke]

Marte!!!!!

 

[Mr. Enigma]

I really REALLY like the Pirates chances going home with a 1-1 split. Cardinals were 3-7 this year in Pittsburgh.

 

[chuckddd]

A smart-bomb for SMarte!









I tried.

 

[RGVNOE]

Almost looks like teams switched unis todays,

 

[Little Green Yoda]

I really REALLY like the Pirates chances going home with a 1-1 split. Cardinals were 3-7 this year in Pittsburgh.

The Pirates were 3-7 in STL coming into today. Game 3 is pretty much a guaranteed Pirates win because of Liriano though.

 

[darkside31337]

Moore could use some viagra right now. There is no life on that fastball :/

 

[Mr. Enigma]

The Pirates were 3-7 in STL coming into today. Game 3 is pretty much a guaranteed Pirates win because of Liriano though.

Whoops, either I heard it wrong or Costas fucked up.

 

[Little Green Yoda]

Whoops, either I heard it wrong or Costas fucked up.

No, you're right. I'm just saying that these two teams had identical home/road head-to-head splits coming into today.

@PNC Bucs 7 wins, Cards 3 wins
@Busch Cards 7 wins, Bucs 3 wins (4 after today)

pitching matchups probably matter more than home/road splits anyway

 

[RGVNOE]

Hopefully Wacha can win game 4 and we can bring the series back to Stl

 

[Jrmint]

Is it just me or was the color commentator at little close to Bob Costas there?

 

[HarryDemeanor]

Is it just me or was the color commentator at little close to Bob Costas there?

Edit: I read your post wrong.

 

[Little Green Yoda]

Hopefully Wacha can win game 4 and we can bring the series back to Stl

Hope he doesn't get rattled by the crowd and his change-up works wonders against that lineup.

 

[Mr. Enigma]

Is it just me or was the color commentator at little close to Bob Costas there?

They are always jammed together in the MLB Network booth. I always laugh at seeing Smoltz and Costas packed like sardines.

 

[Jrmint]

Nothing to argue there Holiday.

 

[jakncoke]

lol at how long it takes the ump to call strike 3

 

[BFIB]

Ok, Bucs fans. We pushed your shit in yesterday, you pushed our shit in today. Eventually the shit will spill out in game 3, and I have a feeling the Cards will do just that.

Here's hoping Liriano has an off game!

 

[Little Green Yoda]

Ok, Bucs fans. We pushed your shit in yesterday, you pushed our shit in today. Eventually the shit will spill out in game 3, and I have a feeling the Cards will do just that.

Here's hoping Liriano has an off game!

but they're playing at PNC, not Oakland Coliseum

 

[Jrmint]

If this goes 5 Cole better get the ball again. Can't trust AJ in a game 5.

Hoping it goes 4 of course.