Re: ALDS game 5
Posted: 11 Oct 2025 00:27 am
Was hoping the mariners would win. It’s a tough one between blue jays and mariners but I’m going with the mariners
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Fully aware.12xu wrote: ↑10 Oct 2025 21:34 pmMaybe you missed game last Saturday, when Carpenter hit a 2 run bomb off Kirby? Perhaps you are unaware that Carpenter in his career is 4 for 8 off Kirby, with all 4 being HR, and 7 RBI???Melville wrote: ↑10 Oct 2025 21:04 pmIt was a stupid move.
And I told my wife it would backfire before Carpenter batted.
Remove a starter who has a low pitch count and who has been pitching brilliantly, in favor of a relief pitcher who is coming in cold, is likely to need a few pitches to get in rhythm, and who may or may not have his "A" stuff.
The known was a far smarter bet than the unknown and the risk factor was far greater than leaving Kirby in.
Data is extremely important, but this is a great example of common sense being sacrificed to common practice.
Either one over the Dodgers...or the Cubs if they win tonight.Ozziesfan41 wrote: ↑11 Oct 2025 00:27 am Was hoping the mariners would win. It’s a tough one between blue jays and mariners but I’m going with the mariners
I am glad you enjoy a well-turned phrase!CorneliusWolfe wrote: ↑10 Oct 2025 22:44 pmWell put! …I don’t know if you possess the genius intellect you claim, but you do have your moments!Melville wrote: ↑10 Oct 2025 21:04 pmIt was a stupid move.
And I told my wife it would backfire before Carpenter batted.
Remove a starter who has a low pitch count and who has been pitching brilliantly, in favor of a relief pitcher who is coming in cold, is likely to need a few pitches to get in rhythm, and who may or may not have his "A" stuff.
The known was a far smarter bet than the unknown and the risk factor was far greater than leaving Kirby in.
Data is extremely important, but this is a great example of common sense being sacrificed to common practice.
…I know, not about you, only the game Lol!
They get an off day or 2. Then another after Game 2. At this point in the year, the pitchers kind of expect to be out of the routine. It’s win or go home every series so they just put it all out there whenever it’s needed.
Like I posted earlier in this thread, it was the right move to bring in the lefty to pitch to Carpenter. Speier made a lousy pitch, and the hot Carpenter nailed it. I guarantee, that if Kirby pitched to Carpenter in this situation, and he gave up the HR, all the second guessers on this forum would have been all over Seattle mgr. Wilson.Melville wrote: ↑11 Oct 2025 08:47 amFully aware.12xu wrote: ↑10 Oct 2025 21:34 pmMaybe you missed game last Saturday, when Carpenter hit a 2 run bomb off Kirby? Perhaps you are unaware that Carpenter in his career is 4 for 8 off Kirby, with all 4 being HR, and 7 RBI???Melville wrote: ↑10 Oct 2025 21:04 pmIt was a stupid move.
And I told my wife it would backfire before Carpenter batted.
Remove a starter who has a low pitch count and who has been pitching brilliantly, in favor of a relief pitcher who is coming in cold, is likely to need a few pitches to get in rhythm, and who may or may not have his "A" stuff.
The known was a far smarter bet than the unknown and the risk factor was far greater than leaving Kirby in.
Data is extremely important, but this is a great example of common sense being sacrificed to common practice.
And fully aware Kirby was dominating the game.
And fully aware there is such a thing as pitching around a hitter in a key moment.
How did Carpenter do with Kirby out?
I don't second guess.12xu wrote: ↑11 Oct 2025 13:53 pmLike I posted earlier in this thread, it was the right move to bring in the lefty to pitch to Carpenter. Speier made a lousy pitch, and the hot Carpenter nailed it. I guarantee, that if Kirby pitched to Carpenter in this situation, and he gave up the HR, all the second guessers on this forum would have been all over Seattle mgr. Wilson.Melville wrote: ↑11 Oct 2025 08:47 amFully aware.12xu wrote: ↑10 Oct 2025 21:34 pmMaybe you missed game last Saturday, when Carpenter hit a 2 run bomb off Kirby? Perhaps you are unaware that Carpenter in his career is 4 for 8 off Kirby, with all 4 being HR, and 7 RBI???Melville wrote: ↑10 Oct 2025 21:04 pmIt was a stupid move.
And I told my wife it would backfire before Carpenter batted.
Remove a starter who has a low pitch count and who has been pitching brilliantly, in favor of a relief pitcher who is coming in cold, is likely to need a few pitches to get in rhythm, and who may or may not have his "A" stuff.
The known was a far smarter bet than the unknown and the risk factor was far greater than leaving Kirby in.
Data is extremely important, but this is a great example of common sense being sacrificed to common practice.
And fully aware Kirby was dominating the game.
And fully aware there is such a thing as pitching around a hitter in a key moment.
How did Carpenter do with Kirby out?
Giving Carpenter an IW would have been an option, but the move Wilson made was not "stupid" as you put it.