Game Thread: 7/4 JV @ A's

[Stokes1931]

Evidently, something has been up with the Hoop.

Haven't missed much banter, as the game has been a fecal fest.

JV looks done.

Our bats have reverted to their season-long hibernation (again).

A's lead 11-1 in the 8th.

Pathetic.

Of course, at last check, the Dodgers were losing 18-1 to the Astros. Cold comfort, but a spark of joy in that score.

 

[msgkings322]

Yeah I'd say I'm done with JV, give him away for free let him try to get wins somewhere else

 

[Stokes1931]

Yeah I'd say I'm done with JV, give him away for free let him try to get wins somewhere else

Even when he pitches reasonably well, the Giants (surprise!) don't score any runs for him.

As much as he may be a mentor for the young guys, Ray can also be a mentor for the young guys, though he is no HOFer like JV.

 

[msgkings322]

Even when he pitches reasonably well, the Giants (surprise!) don't score any runs for him.

As much as he may be a mentor for the young guys, Ray can also be a mentor for the young guys, though he is no HOFer like JV.

Can't keep throwing a 'mentor' out there to lose every 5th game

 

[Stokes1931]

0-8 with RISP

3 errors

Only for hits in the first 8 innings.

A's are 7-17 with RISP with 2 homers

 

[Stokes1931]

Can't keep throwing a 'mentor' out there to lose every 5th game

I suppose he can also mentor how to prepare, and how to handle a poor outing. He's had a lot of practice this season...

 

[Stokes1931]

Bales being mentored by Devers.

"Hey kid. You want one of those golden Mexican hats, too?"

Bales: "Sure"

4 K's in 4 AB's tonight

 

[sf1giantfan]

Giants winning streak is over, crushed into tiny pieces.

 

[LHG]

Mason Black got lit up too. It is one appearance but he doesn't look MLB ready. Maybe he'll do better next time.

 

[LHG]

Alcantara's wonderful evening at the plate makes it even more annoying the Giants let Auerbach go. He was hitting better in AAA than Alcantara and played about as many positions. Would have been nice to see him get a shot at the big leagues, not playing in Mexico.
Among the 12 hitters who have gotten at least 100 PAs with the RiverCats this year, Alcantara is dead last in OPS, while Auerbach was 6th.

 

[tzill]

Evidently, something has been up with the Hoop.

Haven't missed much banter, as the game has been a fecal fest.

JV looks done.

Our bats have reverted to their season-long hibernation (again).

A's lead 11-1 in the 8th.

Pathetic.

Of course, at last check, the Dodgers were losing 18-1 to the Astros. Cold comfort, but a spark of joy in that score.

Watched it on recording…took approximately 15 minutes.

JV is phuking washed and we need to get rid of him. Chappy back tomorrow

 

[calsnowskier]

I am trying to be patient with JV, but if he is only going to go 3 while taking us out of the game, there really isn’t any reason to give him a roster spot. Tough to consider DFA’ing a first ballot HOFer, but I think that has to at least be on the white board as a possibility at this point.

 

[LHG]

I am trying to be patient with JV, but if he is only going to go 3 while taking us out of the game, there really isn’t any reason to give him a roster spot. Tough to consider DFA’ing a first ballot HOFer, but I think that has to at least be on the white board as a possibility at this point.

Unfortunately, it does happen to even the best toward the ends of their careers.

 

[Stokes1931]

Alcantara's wonderful evening at the plate makes it even more annoying the Giants let Auerbach go. He was hitting better in AAA than Alcantara and played about as many positions. Would have been nice to see him get a shot at the big leagues, not playing in Mexico.
Among the 12 hitters who have gotten at least 100 PAs with the RiverCats this year, Alcantara is dead last in OPS, while Auerbach was 6th.

So, he’s due!

 

[Hangman]

At least we didn't get absolutely shellacked like the Dodgers did even though our loss was a shit show as well.

 

[tzill]

Justin Verlander's ranks among 111 pitchers with 160+ innings since 2024

5.20 ERA: 108th
4.56 FIP: 92nd
18.9 K%: 85th
11.4 K-BB%: 86th
-1.63 WPA: 103rd


They have a word for this: WASHED. He’s gotta go.

 

[msgkings322]

Unfortunately, it does happen to even the best toward the ends of their careers.

Guys that go out still playing well like Pujols or Posey are very rare