Chicago White Sox Posted April 18, 2021 Share Posted April 18, 2021 With one win officially in the bank, the Sox will now attempt for a double header sweep. On the mound for the Sox will be Michael Kopech, who is expected to pitch 2 to 3 innings depending on his efficiency. Kopech has been insanely good to start this year, putting up a 0.94 FIP and a 99th %tile xwOBA. Not only is he striking out opposing hitting like crazy (15.26/9), but he’s also inducing incredibly weak contact when the ball is put in play. While he’s gotten great results on his 4 seamer, his slider has arguably been the best pitch in baseball this year with an xwOBA of 0.017 and a 73% whiff rate. Simply put, Kopech looks like the real deal and should hopefully put the Red Sox in their place before handing the game over to Crochet for a couple. As for the Red Sox, they are starting veteran innings eater Martin Perez. Normally I’d call this a gift from the baseball gods given he’s a left-handed pitcher with a career 4.78 FIP against RH hitters, but Tony has done us no favors in game 2 with Timmy & Grandal on the bench. Even so, I’m not betting against this team with a lefty on the mound, but it does put a lot of pressure on Abreu & Mercedes to carry the load today. Let’s fucking go!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Leonard Zelig Posted April 18, 2021 Share Posted April 18, 2021 Why no TA? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harkness99 Posted April 18, 2021 Share Posted April 18, 2021 Just now, Leonard Zelig said: Why no TA? Tony said he was on the bases a lot last game... so im guessing they want to take it easy on his hamstring.. but yeah i dont like it either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heads22 Posted April 18, 2021 Share Posted April 18, 2021 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShandyMan Posted April 18, 2021 Share Posted April 18, 2021 not a fan of the no TA move. let him rest tomorrow if needed, get both wins today. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago White Sox Posted April 18, 2021 Author Share Posted April 18, 2021 1 minute ago, Leonard Zelig said: Why no TA? It’s really frustrating. I’d rather see him play game 2 and then rest tomorrow if need be. We should never be sitting Timmy against a LHP unless it’s extreme circumstances. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chw42 Posted April 18, 2021 Share Posted April 18, 2021 5 minutes ago, Chicago White Sox said: Eww Leury 6th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago White Sox Posted April 18, 2021 Author Share Posted April 18, 2021 2 minutes ago, Heads22 said: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gusguyman Posted April 18, 2021 Share Posted April 18, 2021 7 minutes ago, Chicago White Sox said: With one win officially in the bank, the Sox will now attempt for a double header sweep. On the mound for the Sox will be Michael Kopech, who is expected to pitch 2 to 3 innings depending on his efficiency. Kopech has been insanely good to start this year, putting up a 0.94 FIP and a 99th %tile xwOBA. Not only is he striking out opposing hitting like crazy (15.26/9), but he’s also inducing incredibly weak contact when the ball is put in play. While he’s gotten great results on his 4 seamer, his slider has arguably been the best pitch in baseball this year with an xwOBA of 0.017 and a 73% whiff rate. Simply put, Kopech looks like the real deal and should hopefully put the Red Sox in their place before handing the game over to Crochet for a couple. As for the Red Sox, they are starting veteran innings eater Martin Perez. Normally I’d call this a gift from the baseball gods given he’s a left-handed pitcher with a career 4.78 FIP against RH hitters, but Tony has done us no favors in game 2 with Timmy & Grandal on the bench. Even so, I’m not betting against this team with a lefty on the mound, but it does put a lot of pressure on Abreu & Mercedes to carry the load today. Let’s fucking go!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoYoIsMyHero Posted April 18, 2021 Share Posted April 18, 2021 How lucky are we to have a batter with a .319 OPS batting 6th in the lineup? Truly #blessed. 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ron883 Posted April 18, 2021 Share Posted April 18, 2021 So we have Collins batting against a lefty even though a righty started the first game? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago White Sox Posted April 18, 2021 Author Share Posted April 18, 2021 Just now, ron883 said: So we have Collins batting against a lefty even though a righty started the first game? Correct. We also have a guy that batted .449 with a 1.509 OPS / 299 wRC+ against LHP last year on the bench as well. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonofaRoache Posted April 18, 2021 Share Posted April 18, 2021 LHP on the mound... Start Collins over Grandal and no Timmy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chw42 Posted April 18, 2021 Share Posted April 18, 2021 1 minute ago, SonofaRoache said: LHP on the mound... Start Collins over Grandal and no Timmy. HoF manager right there. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gusguyman Posted April 18, 2021 Share Posted April 18, 2021 Just now, chw42 said: HoF manager baseball person right there. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliSoxFanViaSWside Posted April 18, 2021 Share Posted April 18, 2021 17 minutes ago, Chicago White Sox said: With one win officially in the bank, the Sox will now attempt for a double header sweep. On the mound for the Sox will be Michael Kopech, who is expected to pitch 2 to 3 innings depending on his efficiency. Kopech has been insanely good to start this year, putting up a 0.94 FIP and a 99th %tile xwOBA. Not only is he striking out opposing hitting like crazy (15.26/9), but he’s also inducing incredibly weak contact when the ball is put in play. While he’s gotten great results on his 4 seamer, his slider has arguably been the best pitch in baseball this year with an xwOBA of 0.017 and a 73% whiff rate. Simply put, Kopech looks like the real deal and should hopefully put the Red Sox in their place before handing the game over to Crochet for a couple. As for the Red Sox, they are starting veteran innings eater Martin Perez. Normally I’d call this a gift from the baseball gods given he’s a left-handed pitcher with a career 4.78 FIP against RH hitters, but Tony has done us no favors in game 2 with Timmy & Grandal on the bench. Even so, I’m not betting against this team with a lefty on the mound, but it does put a lot of pressure on Abreu & Mercedes to carry the load today. Let’s fucking go!! Robert, Mercedes, and Vaughn all going deep . Not just 1 HR prediction but 3 ! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CentralChamps21 Posted April 18, 2021 Share Posted April 18, 2021 8 minutes ago, ron883 said: So we have Collins batting against a lefty even though a righty started the first game? It's pretty clear that TLR is matching the catcher up with their own pitchers and not the opponents. For whatever reason, he wanted Grandal with Keuchel and Collins with Kopech and offense was not a consideration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted April 18, 2021 Share Posted April 18, 2021 8 minutes ago, ron883 said: So we have Collins batting against a lefty even though a righty started the first game? Didn't you read the first gamethread? Grandal has packed it in. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pettie4sox Posted April 18, 2021 Share Posted April 18, 2021 1 minute ago, CaliSoxFanViaSWside said: Robert, Mercedes, and Vaughn all going deep . Not just 1 HR prediction but 3 ! Bold, I like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ron883 Posted April 18, 2021 Share Posted April 18, 2021 IMO you have Yermin catch this game and TA DH. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago White Sox Posted April 18, 2021 Author Share Posted April 18, 2021 11 minutes ago, CaliSoxFanViaSWside said: Robert, Mercedes, and Vaughn all going deep . Not just 1 HR prediction but 3 ! I like this prediction!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeyCoralFanClub Posted April 18, 2021 Share Posted April 18, 2021 Kopech is gonna be amped for this game!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sox80 Posted April 18, 2021 Share Posted April 18, 2021 18 minutes ago, ron883 said: IMO you have Yermin catch this game and TA DH. Or yaz DH. I thought the same thing. Kopech is nasty though. Could Yermin handle it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRDSR Posted April 18, 2021 Share Posted April 18, 2021 Agreed with the frustration, but silver lining: some good options to PH late in the game, if necessary. If Kopech can hold his own for 2+, and with our very good bullpen pretty well rested, this should be a close game late, one way or the other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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