5/12: Clip Their Wings

[DeadlySplitter]

Very encouraging outing. Hoping he can stay healthy, that stuff is elite caliber

 

[derekson]

Wow, not a bad night's work for the first start of the year!

First start since 2021 no less!

 

[budcrew08]

Nonsense. She's out there because her mommy or daddy is a big deal. Don't touch the ball if it's close. Good-bye, ball girl.

At least your answer was funny.

 

[InsideTheParker]

Like everyone else, I'm surprised and delighted by this start by Paxton. Following Bello's dominance in Atlanta, things are looking up.

 

[AB in DC]

I wasn't expecting Paxton to be this good at any point this year, let alone is first start.

5 IP 2 ER 9 K 1 BB

 

[Moviegoer]

I'm loving this from Paxton, but that's his night, right? 85+ pitches, just back, can't stretch him out can they?

 

[Ferm Sheller]

At least your answer was funny.

And also consistent with everyone but one.

 

[InsideTheParker]

Is it? Really it's the kind of thing a pulp hack puts in a book when they think they're Agatha Christie clever.

I don't read that kind of fiction, so I'll have to accept your explanation.

 

[derekson]

I'm loving this from Paxton, but that's his night, right? 85+ pitches, just back, can't stretch him out can they?

Think it has to be

 

[JM3]

Bullpen is nice & rested. Don't see much point in pushing it.

 

[OldeBeanTowne]

I'm loving this from Paxton, but that's his night, right? 85+ pitches, just back, can't stretch him out can they?

I'd let him call it a night on a high note.

 

[JohnnyTheBone]

The incomparable ENMANUEL VALDEZ!

 

[DeadlySplitter]

Even if they wanted to push Paxton a bit, Arenado has had the best contact off of him by far - it wouldn't have been wise to let Paxton face him again in a tie game.

EDIT: Or a small lead!

 

[fenwaypaul]

Ball girl should have had that.

 

[LesterFan]

Valdez can hit

 

[derekson]

VALDEZ!!!!!! PAXTON IN LINE FOR A WIN!!!!!!!!

 

[Mantush]

valdez redeems the ball girl.

this team is fun.

 

[JCizzle]

VALDEZ!!!

 

[patinorange]

EV!

 

[strek1]

Bridge for Valdez!

 

[Redkluzu]

LOVE IT

 

[Moviegoer]

Than got out? Amazing.

 

[JohnnyTheBone]

Connor DONG!

 

[brandonchristensen]

Wowowow

 

[Mantush]

WONG

 

[LesterFan]

Wong has some serious pop

 

[kaluun]

Boom!

 

[JCizzle]

WOWWWWW

 

[budcrew08]

Back to back!

 

[derekson]

WONG!!!! NOT A ONE NIGHT WONDER!

 

[Beomoose]

BACK 2 BACK

 

[strek1]

BtoB

 

[GreyisGone]

Falling in love with this team

 

[InsideTheParker]

Valdez and Wong!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[scottyno]

fire bloom

 

[AMS25]

Back-to-back!

 

[Moviegoer]

WHAT IS GOING ON?!?!?

 

[budcrew08]

And also consistent with everyone but one.

Hopefully now it won’t matter

 

[CarolinaBeerGuy]

I’ve seen two ABs tonight. Glad I tuned in!

 

[DeadlySplitter]

Wongers

Wainwrights stuff sinks a lot but looks hittable, starting to figure it out

 

[Ferm Sheller]

Hopefully now it won’t matter

Long way to go, but yes, I hope you're right.

 

[Remagellan]

The kids are alright!

 

[SemperFidelisSox]

How a ball girl inspired a nation.

 

[BornToRun]

Back to back!

 

[moonshotmanny]

Wow!

 

[CarolinaBeerGuy]

Dugie stung that too.

 

[Mantush]

at least a cardinal caught it this time

 

[derekson]

Damn

 

[ngruz25]

Am I nuts or are the lights at Fenway brighter tonight?

 

[Ferm Sheller]

Am I nuts or are the lights at Fenway brighter tonight?

Both.

 

[CarolinaBeerGuy]

Am I nuts or are the lights at Fenway brighter tonight?

Seems that way to me, too. I know there are new lights this year, but tonight is the first time I noticed. Seems like NESN adjusted their brightness setting.