Rays @ Guardians, 12:06 ET , ESP2

[Al Zarilla]

For those who don't know, Cleveland's most famous fan – John Adams, aka "Drum Guy" – hasn't been able to attend a game since 2019 due to the pandemic and then serious thyroid and heart problems. He's one of only 12 members of the Guardian's "Distinguished Hall of Fame" for non-uniformed personnel. He's still watching at home and has a special place at the top of the left field bleachers.

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I always liked his drumming. Far enough away, so not too loud or annoying. Oakland Coliseum drummers, not so much. Hope he recovers.

 

[InsideTheParker]

These pitchers are so damned good. I know the Sox won games against Cleveland earlier on. I don't know what's changed.

 

[InsideTheParker]

I always liked his drumming. Far enough away, so not too loud or annoying. Oakland Coliseum drummers, not so much. Hope he recovers.

I hated his drumming. Sorry he's ill, but I can do without that.

 

[Al Zarilla]

Unless Arozarena catches fire like in another post-season, do the Rays have a single what you'd call dangerous hitter?

 

[shawnrbu]

Siri on his horse.

 

[LogansDad]

Solid 45 second half inning there

 

[teddywingman]

Siri on his horse.

Yeah that was a perfect and direct read. Impressive.

 

[InsideTheParker]

Ump needs glasses, stat.

 

[ColdSoxPack]

Playoff Tito bullpen usage.

 

[Sad Sam Jones]

Time for some Guardiac Kids action.

 

[teddywingman]

This guy is ridiculous. Holy shit the movement on these pitches.

 

[mauidano]

Wow! Just got going this morning and turned on the game! What a pitcher's duel.

Walk it off Guardians! Let's go.

 

[Max Power]

Naylor? I barely knew her!

This game could go 15. Both teams still have a few more decent relievers to call on.

 

[Al Zarilla]

Wow! Just got going this morning and turned on the game! What a pitcher's duel.

Walk it off Guardians! Let's go.

They need to break out the "most innings with no runs scored, playoffs, MLB" stats.

 

[shawnrbu]

No one to pinch hit for Naylor?

 

[Sad Sam Jones]

Naylor has had some dramatic hits this year, but he's just getting himself out today.

18 innings – 2 scoring plays

 

[shawnrbu]

Clase out of the game. 2-3-4 of the Guardians went down quietly in the 9th. Feels like this is where the Rays get on the board.

 

[E5 Yaz]

Time for a classic Rays baserunning blunder

 

[InsideTheParker]

I assume the "ghost runner" isn't happening in the post-season.

 

[Ale Xander]

Not looking good for the Franconas

 

[ngruz25]

That at-bat reminded me of the Trot Nixon AB against Tom Gordon with Dave Roberts on first base. Except with a different result.

 

[mauidano]

All hands on deck kind of game. Great baseball.

 

[teddywingman]

I assume the "ghost runner" isn't happening in the post-season.

Thank God.

 

[Al Zarilla]

This deep into the bullpen I would fear the wild pitch. Hope not, but...

 

[shawnrbu]

Eli’s coming.

 

[johnmd20]

Great play by Straw. Damn, I thought that was for sure a hit.

 

[InsideTheParker]

Oh, I thought it was going to fall in. WRong!

 

[shawnrbu]

Looked like a hit off the bat.

 

[Al Zarilla]

This deep into the bullpen I would fear the wild pitch. Hope not, but...

This is not the Red Sox bullpen.

 

[jmcc5400]

This is not the Red Sox bullpen.

…or defense. It’s like a different sport.

 

[E5 Yaz]

C'mon Fighting' Titos!

 

[InsideTheParker]

Everything depends on which team uses a sub-par pitcher first, I guess.

 

[patinorange]

Tampa has an unlimited supply of 97 mph relief pitchers.

 

[Al Zarilla]

Wow! Just got going this morning and turned on the game! What a pitcher's duel.

Walk it off Guardians! Let's go.

You may see like another "complete game" from when you started watching at this rate.

 

[Al Zarilla]

Tampa has an unlimited supply of 97 mph relief pitchers.

What, do they manufacture them at some factory in California?

 

[MFYankees]

What, do they manufacture them at some factory in California?

To some extent, I think that the coaches in the TB system manufacture them. Red Sox: compare, contrast, and cry.

 

[Sad Sam Jones]

Cleveland still has De Los Santos, who recently pitched an immaculate inning, and Hentges with his 10.5 K/9 rate. Then they have a couple starters in the bullpen – Morris and Plesac.

 

[shawnrbu]

Why would you take Cleavinger out?

 

[Sad Sam Jones]

I used to watch Shawn Armstrong close games for Cleveland's AA team 8-9 years ago.

 

[Al Zarilla]

Why Straw not running?

 

[teddywingman]

Send him. Armstrong isn't even checking him.
Edit: Now he is

 

[Obscure Name]

This game may need ghost runners.

 

[InsideTheParker]

Time of day and shadows may play a big role in the ending of this game (if that ending ever comes).

 

[Ale Xander]

This game may need ghost runners.

Yup

And it will Hurt bullpens
Cleveland needs to win now

 

[Sad Sam Jones]

I'm pretty sure these hitters are looking forward to the shadows reaching the mound in another inning or so.

 

[teddywingman]

Straw should have been running. C'mon Tito.

 

[Obscure Name]

7 Ks for Cleveland since the 9th.

 

[Max Power]

Too close to tell on that pickoff. I like the idea of replay, but I kind of hate that every single stolen base is challenged.

 

[Al Zarilla]

Straw should have been running. C'mon Tito.

Like what if he hadn't sent Dave Roberts?

edit, well, putting Roberts in, pretty obvious he was running.

 

[teddywingman]

Like what if he hadn't sent Dave Roberts?

edit, well, putting Roberts in, pretty obvious he was running.

Let's not think about that.