Keuchel needs to pound the strike zone. He likes to flirt with it. Just throw strikes man, and let your movement dictate the bad contact.
Keuchel is struggling. Not sure how long he can go. Of course just as I write that he strikes out Pedroia
that's a hell of a job getting outta there with 1 ER. Great work by Keuchel. He can still get himself back on top of this game
Glad only one run. Keuchel is struggling throwing almost 50 pitches thru 2 innings. 5 IP 1 ER sounds good. Bully got this.
Dallas not on pace to go more than 5-6 at most. Who does AJ bring in to bridge the gap? I'm thinking Peacock, unless he is your Game 3 starter.
Needs a short 3rd inning, few quick groundball outs to get pitch count back in order Would be nice to have a long bottom of 2nd here too
48 pitches through 2... but at least only one run given up. he's been really shaky but ump isn't helping. if he can get through 5 that would be good for me and hope the bully holds it down.
Keuchel is a crafty pitcher and not overpowering. It looks like the Red Sox are just being patient and not falling for his tricks. This could be an issue especially if the series goes longer.
yep and dallas is a contact pitcher going against the team that has the highest contact rate in the league. they're going to make him work. with that said, it's more on keuchel than the red sox hitters doing anything though (other than maybe JBJ with his at bat)
Tricks? You don't become one of the best pitchers in MLB for the last several years through "tricks". Keuchel has great stuff and location.
