re: DAT 8/27 Houston Astros (Morton) @ LAA (Nolasco) 2:37

This team's mental toughness and focus is matched only by its shitty base running and subpar defensive efforts.

The pitching, which has been decent to pretty good this month just collapses with no rhyme or reason. But the offense refuses to answer another team's blows. The last 9!at bats have been some of the worst all season.

The "big lead" this season (and the injuries) have made it ok to be alright losing. No pride displayed. After every loss it's oh well, we have a big lead. No need to panic. Just like 2015. Remember what happened to our lead that year.

I'm almost to the point of following this team via scoreboard finals. I'm sick of the shitty play. Hunch and luhnow need to be held accountable for this product.

It's not an enjoyable team to follow anymore.

Our last series win against a playoff contender was the orioles back in mid July. We've had 1 split series and 1 series win against Oakland since that time.

Good offensive inning. Problem is, we still need 6 outs.

Reddick OBP stats before today:

Past week- .440
Past 2 weeks- .380
Past month- .337
Entire season- .348



Maybe his regression has been overblown?

I really want to be more excited about that hit and us taking the lead. It's hard to though with the way we've pitched over the last 10 innings.

Then again, Davis isn't playing.

Marwin's regression on the other hand is very real

OBP stats:

Past week- .150
Past 2 weeks- .205
Past month- .280
Entire season- .372

I think he can become productive again when Correa comes back and he can return to being super utility guy

He ain't taking any at bats away from Bregs though so maybe it'll be sharing time at 1st and DH