Beat Kershaw where he WAS unbeatable. Great pitching from all four pitchers, great defense and doing what we do best, hit the long ball. Great to see this team rebound after the debacle in Oakland.
The family really enjoyed it Friday night. The kids said it was their favorite game ever live (of course my daughter bein a huge Didi fan helped). Hadn't been there since 96 and they really made improvements. The concourses/conscessions are great. They have these self serve kiosks where you order the food and pay for it yourself and then they bring it over at another window. Way faster than any stadium I've been in. They need to bring this system East. Of course the scenery and sightlines from the upper deck there are excellent. Was a great night.
X-rays were negative, he is listed as day to day per Boone.
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Aren't we all day to day, LOL.
Good series win, they needed a Ford, not a Chevy or a Buick.
A pleasant surprise off the bench.
That curve that Kershaw hung to Judge was quite possibly
the worst curveball I have seen this season, just hit me!
I love how Twitter exploded with "WHY IS HE TAKING OTTAVINO OUT?!!" after two batters to bring Kahnle in against the lefty... and all it took was 3 pitches to understand why.
Kahnle has been fucking tremendous this year.
And what else can you even say about Ottavino. The guy throws a wiffle ball that is almost impossible to track. The delivery and release point is nearly identical; and yet the break of the ball near the plate is too hard for hitters to pick up. They have to basically just guess. Usually they guess wrong.
Great bounceback series. Guess the usual suspects who whine about the pitching won't have much to say after 3 fantastic performances in a row by the staff and bullpen. Paxton and German were both excellent - and if we get to our "A" relievers (Ottavino, Kahnle, Britton, Chapman) with a lead, good luck.
More 10pm games coming... ugh. Can't wait til we're back home.
After I bashed German the other night. He proved me wrong tonight and I am glad he did.. he should be the starter game 1 of the playoffs.
Probably game 4 after Severino, Tanaka and Paxton.....
I don't think Sevy is going to get a game 1 start because he will need a lot of bullpen innings behind him. Given that the minor league season only has a couple weeks left, he doesn't have time to build up a significant pitch count- he might only get 2, maybe 3 rehab starts before the minor league season and playoffs end. That MIGHT get him to 45-60 pitches- not enough to go deep into any start.
My best guess right now would be that the Yanks would use Tanaka in any game 1 as the playoff experienced SP, go to Paxton in game 2 for a sharp contrast, then go to German in game 3. Then, game 4 might be Sevy as an opener, followed by a long guy (CC?) and the bullpen arms. Just a guess, but its probably the most effective grouping.
After I bashed German the other night. He proved me wrong tonight and I am glad he did.. he should be the starter game 1 of the playoffs.
Probably game 4 after Severino, Tanaka and Paxton.....
I don't think Sevy is going to get a game 1 start because he will need a lot of bullpen innings behind him. Given that the minor league season only has a couple weeks left, he doesn't have time to build up a significant pitch count- he might only get 2, maybe 3 rehab starts before the minor league season and playoffs end. That MIGHT get him to 45-60 pitches- not enough to go deep into any start.
My best guess right now would be that the Yanks would use Tanaka in any game 1 as the playoff experienced SP, go to Paxton in game 2 for a sharp contrast, then go to German in game 3. Then, game 4 might be Sevy as an opener, followed by a long guy (CC?) and the bullpen arms. Just a guess, but its probably the most effective grouping.
I agree with just about all of this Rich except I think they'll want to throw German at home. I think it'll be Tanaka, German and then Paxton in game 3. Or if Paxton lights it up the rest of the way similar to how he pitched the other night I can see him flipping with Tanaka.
being the "long reliever" after Green is the "opener". Lets Green power through the top of the lineup and lets Sevy come in and gain momentum against lesser hitters.
I always enjoyed Dodger Stadium when I lived out there. It's a classic.
The family really enjoyed it Friday night. The kids said it was their favorite game ever live (of course my daughter bein a huge Didi fan helped). Hadn't been there since 96 and they really made improvements. The concourses/conscessions are great. They have these self serve kiosks where you order the food and pay for it yourself and then they bring it over at another window. Way faster than any stadium I've been in. They need to bring this system East. Of course the scenery and sightlines from the upper deck there are excellent. Was a great night.
That’s baseball, Suzyn.
...who throws a LATER breaking curve ball than this guy? Whoa, that is one SOB pitch to try to hit!!!
Aren't we all day to day, LOL.
Good series win, they needed a Ford, not a Chevy or a Buick.
A pleasant surprise off the bench.
That curve that Kershaw hung to Judge was quite possibly
the worst curveball I have seen this season, just hit me!
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For a Yankees series win of importance.
I always enjoyed Dodger Stadium when I lived out there. It's a classic.
As older stadiums go, I like Dodger Stadium and also
Kauffman Stadium in K.C.
Kahnle has been fucking tremendous this year.
And what else can you even say about Ottavino. The guy throws a wiffle ball that is almost impossible to track. The delivery and release point is nearly identical; and yet the break of the ball near the plate is too hard for hitters to pick up. They have to basically just guess. Usually they guess wrong.
Great bounceback series. Guess the usual suspects who whine about the pitching won't have much to say after 3 fantastic performances in a row by the staff and bullpen. Paxton and German were both excellent - and if we get to our "A" relievers (Ottavino, Kahnle, Britton, Chapman) with a lead, good luck.
More 10pm games coming... ugh. Can't wait til we're back home.
The Dodgers series should show that not only can low-scoring games happen, but that we can win them.
Just a fun team to keep watching.
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After I bashed German the other night. He proved me wrong tonight and I am glad he did.. he should be the starter game 1 of the playoffs.
Probably game 4 after Severino, Tanaka and Paxton.....
I don't think Sevy is going to get a game 1 start because he will need a lot of bullpen innings behind him. Given that the minor league season only has a couple weeks left, he doesn't have time to build up a significant pitch count- he might only get 2, maybe 3 rehab starts before the minor league season and playoffs end. That MIGHT get him to 45-60 pitches- not enough to go deep into any start.
My best guess right now would be that the Yanks would use Tanaka in any game 1 as the playoff experienced SP, go to Paxton in game 2 for a sharp contrast, then go to German in game 3. Then, game 4 might be Sevy as an opener, followed by a long guy (CC?) and the bullpen arms. Just a guess, but its probably the most effective grouping.
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After I bashed German the other night. He proved me wrong tonight and I am glad he did.. he should be the starter game 1 of the playoffs.
Probably game 4 after Severino, Tanaka and Paxton.....
I don't think Sevy is going to get a game 1 start because he will need a lot of bullpen innings behind him. Given that the minor league season only has a couple weeks left, he doesn't have time to build up a significant pitch count- he might only get 2, maybe 3 rehab starts before the minor league season and playoffs end. That MIGHT get him to 45-60 pitches- not enough to go deep into any start.
My best guess right now would be that the Yanks would use Tanaka in any game 1 as the playoff experienced SP, go to Paxton in game 2 for a sharp contrast, then go to German in game 3. Then, game 4 might be Sevy as an opener, followed by a long guy (CC?) and the bullpen arms. Just a guess, but its probably the most effective grouping.
I agree with just about all of this Rich except I think they'll want to throw German at home. I think it'll be Tanaka, German and then Paxton in game 3. Or if Paxton lights it up the rest of the way similar to how he pitched the other night I can see him flipping with Tanaka.
I actually kind of like the intrigue and unknown.