2015 MLB ALDS - Texas Rangers (88-74) @ Toronto Blue Jays (93-69)

[GhostofPotvin29]

Just when you think hey something good might happen in Toronto sports, Donaldson gets a knocked out of the first playoff game in 22 years.

 

[herman]

Not sure I understand the rationale of using Ezequiel Carrera as the pinch hitter for Donaldson on that play.  He hit .266 with a .675 OPS against right handed pitchers this year and struggled when playing in September.

I would've thought Pennington (even though he has no offensive capability). Not sure if he's on the roster though.

 

[GhostofPotvin29]

Not sure I understand the rationale of using Ezequiel Carrera as the pinch hitter for Donaldson on that play.  He hit .266 with a .675 OPS against right handed pitchers this year and struggled when playing in September.

I would've thought Pennington (even though he has no offensive capability). Not sure if he's on the roster though.

He's actually in at 3B now.

 

[herman]

Not sure I understand the rationale of using Ezequiel Carrera as the pinch hitter for Donaldson on that play.  He hit .266 with a .675 OPS against right handed pitchers this year and struggled when playing in September.

I would've thought Pennington (even though he has no offensive capability). Not sure if he's on the roster though.

He's actually in at 3B now.

Is Carrera that much better a hitter that we want to burn bench flexibility for?

Gallardo out now. Maybe more contact against their bullpen.

 

[L K]

BAUTISTA solo home run off Kela

4-3

 

[herman]

Boom

 

[L K]

Geeze Encarnacion just missed a home run by a foot.

 

[GhostofPotvin29]

Geeze Encarnacion just missed a home run by a foot.

And Tulo is like the 6th ball hit to the warning track.

 

[L K]

Smoak swinging wildly.  He really shouldn't be starting over Colabello in my books.

 

[L K]

David Price really doesn't have a good playoff track record.

5-3 Texas

 

[L K]

Texas also has 5 runs on 4 hits.

 

[GhostofPotvin29]

Sigh. Not getting the breaks this game either. EE just foul, Odor lines one just over the wall.

 

[L K]

Cecil shaved that awful facial hair.

 

[Peter D.]

This is some sick joke of a curse on Toronto sports teams.

 

[GhostofPotvin29]

Cool no major injuries all year and Donaldson and Bautista both leave game 1 with an injury. Cool.

 

[L K]

Sanchez looks to be back on track at least.  Had a good couple of outings down the stretch and has some really nice movement on his fastball.

 

[GhostofPotvin29]

That's frustrating, especially considering all their damage was done by their 8/9 hitters.

 

[TML fan]

Well that was unfortunate. Gotta win tomorrow!

 

[Andy007]

Not sure I understand the rationale of using Ezequiel Carrera as the pinch hitter for Donaldson on that play.  He hit .266 with a .675 OPS against right handed pitchers this year and struggled when playing in September.

Yea, Carrera over Colabello was definitely a head scratcher.

 

[cabber24]

Just finished watching the game via the PVR. I actually was able avoid any updates during the day.

So disappointed... 3:45 start on a weekday, a fox broadcast, didn't like their graphics (no pitch graphic), missed OUR play by play guys, Price off, Bautista and Donaldson hurt... omg. Worse case scenario. Feels like game 7 versus Boston.

I thought the Jays did play their game, didn't risk stealing, hit the ball hard, had faith in their bats... barely missed a half dozen.

They can still do it, hopefully Joeybatz and JD are okay.

#devastated, #torontosportsfancrushedagain