Well, that was weird and strange and annoying. If it were any other two teams I might have enjoyed the spectacle of it, the novelty. As it was, even with a healthy lead in the division race, I was so irritated by the London series that I didn’t watch either game live, instead choosing the coward/sane person way out by following on Gameday, DVRing the game and then half-heartedly watching later.
Yanks won both—they resembled beer league softball at its finest—and we’ll take it. Luke Voit going on the injured list is a drag for sure but not a catastrophe. Bombers come home to play a pair against Los Mets out in Queens and then they’ve got four against the Rays. Be nice to end this first half with another solid week but hiccups happen.
Never mind the jet lag:
Let’s Go Yank-ees!
Picture by Bags
Glad MLB is carrying the game, since I'm in NJ and my MLBTV wont carry it. Costas has his detractors, but he clearly loves the game. Kaat is ok. Let's keep the streaks alive!!!!
Well, that was what? A quarter inch from a Kraken bomb and the lead?
Meh.
gonna be a quick hook for Big Maple
that's an all star throw
Evening all. Looks like the dog walk wasn’t successful.
Ah, but sitting with some bourbon does
3 singles, a run. kinda old fashioned
Have I mentioned I hate pitchers hitting.
Even when it works.
FC, now a pitcher batting. but a sacrifice! is this 1957?
2 ks for the Machine? WTF?
with the focus on the Homers and the pen, let's not forget the great D.
so do we go and by wheeler? don't think he's much of an upgrade over our IL and AAA starters
I’m beginning to think we won’t see Sevy this year.
stroman is a better idea
not happy when anyone named JD comes up against us.
I’ve heard talk of Clint for Matthew Boyd of the Tigers.
Good time for a K
I fear Clint is gone by August ...
Mets radio feed on here, they're very good but the usual nonsense about Gary being a 'poor defensive catcher', right before he throws a laser for the CS!
Nice from GGBG
Good, Paxton off the base path.
nice sac
[20] Yeah that's weird.
I feel like this standardly happens, with catchers. A guy has a reputation very early in his career, and then average observers just never update in the light of evidence.
I would say Sanchez is about an average defensive catcher now, and Fangraphs actually has him very positive for most years. But he does still drop a lot of pitches, so he can't overcome that initial impression.
[24] For sure, his arm and bat outweigh the rest.
Paxton really doesn't provide any length in his starts..
excellent start by Paxton. one more?
Hick's lack of hustle costs us a Run.
Turned a Triple into a Double
Sigh. Gonna need some insurance.
Phew, needed that DP.
Whew.
There is only the slightest difference between Phew and Whew
I wonder about Chad Green coming in for a late inning. What difference does it make if he’s only going to pitch one inning as the opener?
Hm.
The home run streak.
Who is JD Davis?
Hm.
Game.
Can't blame Boone there too much, but I would have left in Ottavino even against the left hander, he's a better pitcher than Britton.
Good win for the Muts, they needed it. We'll get them tomorrow.
Meh, not going to fret over this. Bats were jet lagged after two double digit wins against Boston.
The Yanks D let them down in this one. I think it was Darling in the booth that mentioned "Encarnacion is a DH trying to play first, welcome to interleague play."
Too bad they didn't bring in Ford as a defensive replacement. Gio at 3rd is not that much better than LeMahieu and you don't want to lose DJ's bat in a close game, but Encarnacion hasn't been hitting very well anyway.
The Yanks were due to lose one, and it wasn't like they were blown out. We'll probably pound them for 15 runs tonight. I also was sad that the Mets ended Dj's hitting streak and the homer streak.
looking for a W tonight. even on the espn feed
the machine gets us started
Kay and Sterling to be out.
nice decision
That’s more like it.
I'm not actually rising, but my butt left the seat ...
[42] ?
Hicks looks lost up there
EVERYBODY GLEYBER NOW!
Here's hoping ze German is back tonight ...
Gleyber picks him up.
[46] Sterling is taking tomorrow for health reasons, Kay has some blood on his vocal chords.
And he's more 1940 than 1945.
[50] Neither sounds good. Eeek.
not a particularly good return to the mound
Well, that wasn't an optimal start.
the espn announcers simply...... suck.
Mmmmm, NY pizza.
I really hate pitchers hitting.
I want to fire the NL into the Sun.
Watching pitchers "hit" ... fuck right off.
[57] LOL
Gio with the leather.
Mets gonna Mets
Wish we had picked up that free base runner.
Foul tip, blue, it hit the ground
Didi! Time to start a new streak.
Is Vargas the one who went after the Mets beat reporter?
[65] don’t know. It’s the Mets so it could be any one.
Nice tack on.
Hicks with the robbery
Chapman?
Tack on,
Whoa, Michael Kay is out for the season?? Who's going to replace him, Ruocco?
[71] Season? I hadn’t heard that. Jeebus but this DL nonsense is growing.
[65] Yes. He and Calloway.
Vargas looks like a character from a spaghetti western.
[72] Yeah, saw on Twitter he's having what seems to be major surgery on his vocal chords.
[73] Happy 4th, Boat! I'm celebrating by taking cheap, efficient publicj transport to pick up my cheaply available medicine on the government health insurance. Then walking home safely at night while drunk. :)
On Sterling, I fear the end is near. He's 80 FFS. Apparently, the last time he took a day off Mattingly was in the line up. A true icon.
[75] Don't forget your galoshes....and your ark.
[76] Not a fan but still, he's an iron horse.
[77] Got wasted by a passing taxi this AM, long wet day ahead.. :(
When in the hell is Frazier coming up?
Another story of the mismanagement of a young Yankee talent. Goes back to Mickey.
[76] 81 tomorrow, same birthday (if not year) as The Boss.
Mud Hens broadcaster is at over 5000 consecutive games.
My dad’s memory is starting to go (forgetting to turn the stove off) he’s 86.
Miggy Jr. who?
Good job, Chad.
[80] Sorry to hear that. Mid 80s is when is usually starts. The last trip I took with my Dad was to Shanghai when he was 83. He held it together pretty well. But the next time he visited Tokyo at 85 was not pretty....soon after he was in a care facility.
[83] Thanks. Sister’s MiL is already in a memory care facility and we buried her husband last week.
Plus I had to do a first and put a dog down last August due to cognitive dysfunction syndrome. Mind was gone, just the body worked. Still continent though.
Nice win. Now time to bury the Devil Rays.
Ballgame over. Thuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu, Yankees Win!
[84] Sorry to hear that. Take care. On the bright side, Dad lived to 91 and he never lost his love for ice cream.
Happy Fourth!
Limited damage
Gleyber is an all star!!
That’s why Ford and Tauchman are starting.
Happ has settled down.
Happy 4th to you too rbj!
Yanks facing Chirinos..Neil and Chris backing up before the bank job?
Singleton and Flaherty are pretty good together
[94] Yup. Sad that Kenny is retiring after this year.
Parrot!
Damn, safe.
I don’t need interesting.
Ugh. Tied.
What happened with Chapman?? Not sure why he was left in for 30pitches there.
Chappie was due for a clunke.
Hmmm, need at least two here.
Le Machine comes through
OONTZ!
Ooh La La Meheiuxe!
He is the OONTZ to me ... BOOTS AND PANTS AND BOOTS AND PANTS!
RELEASE THE KRAKEN!
Kraken with a very acceptable 3 run homer.
461ft!!
Can I also just say how much I love and will miss Ken Singleton.
Wow. That was a bomb.
They just wanted to make sure they lead the league in runs/game.
Luis Cessa?
Really?
I think what Gary just did to that baseball is illegal in every state, except Nevada ...
Not going to be easy isn’t it?
[115] No.
Good lord.
Louis, what happened to London?
The Rays do not go gentle into that good night. [sigh]
Would this be considered a Hale Mary?
Finally! And Boston lost.
ExHale.
No, ALL HAIL HALE!
Time to bury the Rays.
Judge!
#obligatoryhomer.
I don't think that bobble head looks like Rivera.
I approve of this RISP hitting philosophy.
And #obligatoryredux.
Ugh, less than optimal.
All because of that BULLSHIT call on 0-2.
Nice block, Lettuce : /
Nestor? Not Britton or 0?
Come on, Nestor.
Quick DP here, please
Yeah, I figured it’d be Otto
I’ll take that K.
Should’ve been an immediate appeal
One more, Nasty Nestor!
That’s on Boone.
FUCK
Also, the ump. The 0-2 was strike fucking three
Hicks —-> Sticks!!!
Hicks with a nice catch too
Fuck this ump
Why is Hale warning? Where are the 4 main relievers???
Damn, Gio is good on defense.
Fuck you, Romine.
How come Flaherty isn’t shitting all over Lettuce’s defense? Fuck the both of them
Free baseball
The only thing I can think of is that Boone is going to rely heavily on the better relievers down the stretch and wants them to rest now.
But every game counts the same, bury the Rays now and don’t have to worry about down the stretch.
Yes, bury the devil fishes NOW. Also, there’s a break coming up.
Gritner = Brett The Jet!
Do it again, Gary!
Now Chapman? Where’s Green, Tommy Tightpants, Otto, Britton?
Come back soon, Dellin!
More Halestorm
1 loud, but quick, out.
2 down. Nice slider!
Judge redux!
That Judge kid looks like he might have some power.
GRITNER!!!
Gritner! Stomp on their throats.
One down.
Get Chapman in. He’s not going to pitch until the ASG afterwards, even if it means a split, with four games off the schedule.
How bout a one-pitch double play?
There’s two
And, of course, the tying run comes to the plate. Ugh
Um, not good? I miss Mo.
I really miss Mo.
Thank youLe Machine!
Ballgame over. Yankees win. THEEEEE YANKEES WIN!!!
Good to see Boone-y's "brain" in action with that failed steal call.
Nice one.
afternoon baseball. on Rays' feed. Either the ball is juiced or Gardy is doing some thing new.
btw congrats to Tanakasan on the all star nod.
announcers really down on home ump calls..... and they're right
tied.
cant keep stranding lead off doubles
nice start for CC.and congrats to him for the honor he's getting at the all star game
[170] The robo-zone can't get here quick enough
Blake Snell looks like one of the poor bastards who gets shot at the end of "Paths of Glory" ....
All sit.
What a crap inning.
That sucked
too many runners left on base.
where is Larry?
Phew, DP.
untied!
Hicks comes through, potential W for CC.
going for a record for RLSP?
Huh, CC back out there.
He shouldn’t be.
Nope. Sigh.
not good. at all
That was downright bad managing. Boone’s an idiot.
If they lose, it’s all on Boone. My wife, who barely follows, said CC was toast.
"The Aaron Boone Experience" is like watching a child try to drive a Ferrari.
why was CC still in the game?
cult. otoh, you don't wine with a million guys LOB
Sure, the hitters should have swept the leg innings before, and they didn't ... doesn't forgive managing like you've had a lobotomy.
Ha! Best description ever!
Well walking the dog didn’t work.
Looks safe
So Otto does the job. only problem was he should have pitched the 7th.
Hicks! Tied up
OMG. Hicks
So does Boone bring 9n the right pitcher? Greene? I'd guess Tommy K. but one pitch, one out
guess bot Greene. get them tomorrow
Well that sucked even more
Could have been worse. At least Cashman took Holder away from Boone.
Ok, let’s win today.
Robots for balls and strikes. Damn low
[206]. That is what I just told my daughter.
Anyone know why they’re wearing Angels caps all weekend?
Fourth of July weekend.
They look stupid. Especially the NY. How about just a small flag on the cap. Hurts the eye. Looks like something the RS would do.
Dog walking didn't work again.
Oh wow Frankie Brains is done catching after his sixth concussion. Smart move.
RIP, Jim Bouton.
Hooray, baseball!
Ah, Sterling is back.
Kay not allowed to speak for three weeks.
Phew, safe. Gary is not fast.
And wasted.
Lead off triple for Gardy
RBI for DJLM
EE!
Good inning.
I’d end German’s night after six. He’s on an innings limit and the pen is rested.
Hot damn, that’s a weird way to score.
I’d challenge too.
Out, yup.
Yeeowch. Tough guy.
One down
There is two
And three! Nice win.
That’s twice Gary has been hit in two games. Unintentional, but still.
Dammit, Kraken almost had a hit there.
Blergh
Heck of a Wimbledon final.
#obligatoryhomer. Yet again.
and redux. sigh.
[233] Yeah, late to the game because I was watching.
Tauchmann has to get that down, that was pathetic.
[236] Also ... fuck plays.
Challenge
Safe for me.
Good slide, terrible tag?
Safe!
for once, I like instant replay
maybe not as graceful as Gardi, but good execution
Well, hell, for a game with 3 errors, that was a gorgeous defensive inning
the robot strike call can't come soon enough
[244] exactly. I'm just tired of watching this crap, especially on Judge
Does anyone know if there is a way to kill the commercials during mlb.tv streams? Half I get are now in Spanish for some reason and the other half are so loud (regardless of my volume setting) they'd wake my neighbors ...
well, the quick pull of O seems to worked out. but it seemed so "Coffee Joe"
[246] I just mute my iPad.
cult, I usually press the mute button and take a bathroom break (or refill the glass)
T!
Finally a home run for this team.
Well, if I'm at the computer, I'll mute it (though I have found some commercials manage to override that), but sometimes, at night, I like to just listen to the game (since I can't stand Sterling and Waldman) and it's just so annoying when a commercial just starts BLARING at me ...
very generous scorer. I'd call it E-5
And good for Tauchmann
Didi looks like he needs a day off.
Yeah, he's been ... well, not good today.
Time to put the Rays Os game on.
Base hit, that’s over.
the inconsistent strike calls is plain awful
nice w
gotta win the next series, put the Rays way back.
Yay, Kenny’s in the booth
wtf? Pain needs an opener
paxon
Free out, thank you.
Rats
not a terrible 1st. now let's jump on em
Ugh.
not a great pitch, but Urshella looking good again.
Don’t run on Judge’s arm.
Howdy, all. Don't see that every day. Homer the pitch after just missimg one.
Now that’s a free out.
And to quote myself, you don't see that every day. Yay, Gary.
at least avoided another hr
Just checking in, what I miss?
3 hits for the home team so far. EE hr.
[276] Parrot! Just saw that Gary threw out another runner too, very nice. They need to get Snell out of there then go to work.
Judge with the good eye good eye, I'd send him as Voit a likely Double Play candidate..
Gio ties it up
GEOOOOOOOOOOO!
Atta boy, kid!
Ok, my feed had fallen behind.
Kaboooooom!
Ka-BOOOOOM!
[283] Jinx!
No fucking way...
Fucking bollocks!