Christopher Sanchez takes on Spencer Strider in tonight’s matchup.
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Braves and Phillies, Game 4
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So far so good for Austin Riley, and big two-out hit from Kevin Pillar to make it 4-1 going to the bottom of four. Here’s to Strider not repeating the first inning any time soon!
In his defense, both of Striders walks in the 1st had a strike called a ball early in the count.
But yeah, hopefully the pen won’t make this one interesting, I hope.
I very much hope they send Strider out for another inning. Let’s only get three innings from the bullpen tonight rather than four, shall we?
UPDATE: I would let him start the seventh, as well, but I guess that’s totally beyond the pale at this point.
I’m getting greedy and kinda want him to go out for the 7th as well. I’m sure the team has to be reluctant about bullpen usage the way it has gone. Hardly any high stress pitches for Strider as well
It’s extra satisfying to clinch on their field. I’ve listened to just about every opposing commentary booth this season and the Phillies are by far the worst.
The way they talked these days, you’d think they were ahead of this in the standings. “Oh yeah..our offense can hang with them”. Nope, you are 17 games behind and about 175 in run differential.
And they get so salty when Ozuna does his trot…but it was damn cool when Rhys Hoskins flipped his bat all the way to Pittsburgh.
I really hate that team..from Schwarber to Castellanos to Bohm and that clown Marsh..
I’d guess the first inning had some stress. I trust Snit either way, I just want Spencer strong for the rest of the fall, however long it lasts.
WeThat first inning was like two hours ago, he’s fine, lol.
But seriously, happy that it went well for him in the seventh.
Now Hand gets the first out….
Edit: 1-2-3 for Hand!
Yates in the ninth? His walks worry me.
Whoa, lookie here! How about this? They did let him back out for the seventh!
Do options not count in September or something? Our shuttle has been very busy.
Nice!!!
Alright, now I’m pulling him…for the record. But getting us to the last six outs is huge given how this series has gone so far.
DOOOOOOOOMED! The other guys, I mean! Our guys are pretty good!
And no extra innings to boot. Taking three out of four is really putting the hurt on. Hoorah for the East Champs!!!
I worried about Strider early and Smoltz was talking it up (ugh) but he got in a groove and went 7. What a great performance.
I wonder how many times this year has Strider had fewer Ks than the opposing starter, as happened tonight. Still, 9 Ks in 7 innings, WHIP under 1, that’s ace stuff.
It’s a nice touch that we get to celebrate at the Phillies. May this be the start of many more.
Well, the Braves winning the division has sort of been a forgone conclusion for quite some time now, but that doesn’t make it any less awesome! What a ride it’s been. Now, on to the crapshoot that is the postseason….
Oh, hell yeah!
recapped.