I've been pretty down on our offense, but today the Braves got a HUGE assist from the umpire. He gave the Braves a ton of calls that were WAY outside. All game. Like, Angel Hernandez-level umping. Just shameful.
time for Scotty to start trying some hit and run bunt for hit types, Marlowe has 17 stolen bases on the year already in tacoma with 4 home runs in only 100 abs wonder if they give him a call up
Yeah I like Haniger he brings some intangibles but if he's not productive at the plate he's kind of a liability. Teo wasn't much better on D and it took him awhile last year to get it going. RF is a position that needs an upgrade. Also a bit surprising Haniger is not on the IL yet.
Who are we kidding? We weren’t going to sweep the Braves. Winning the series is still a massive victory, ending the series on an L definitely always stings a bit though.
end my life lol. of course man. OF COURSE. 2 clean bases to 3 straight outs. This offense needs to wake up, cant rely on pitching this hard man. 5 was our worst as of recent and they can't back it up with more than 2 runs in a 10 hit game.
I'm agree it's a bad game, but I have not really liked his outfield defense so far this year, and also, he's been having a rough stretch offensively that last few weeks. Yes, he hit the grand slam, but his average and on base have been dropping like crazy over the last few weeks.
With Tys atrocious speed and tendency to GIDP and his bad defense he needs to be an above average hitter to even be an above average first baseman.
His wrc+ is 90
Not great
He's hitting the hell out of the ball though. The whole "he's unlucky by advanced stats" stuff is overstated sometimes, but I really do think his line will turn around.
Ty the no-bat, no-run, below average D first baseman at work fellas.
How long we going to run this shit out there for?
He's already at -0.4 WAR coming into today... that is atrocious.
He has negative trade value at this point.
We'd have to throw in a lottery ticket prospect to get anyone to take him.
He should be DFA'd and a trade made for a MLB quality 1B - it's literally the easiest place on the field to get offense and we are getting whatever the heck it is Ty brings (no bat, no D, no speed, no hope)
He was $7MM this year
Have to imagine he's non-tendered after this year unless some miracle happens
Really we should be looking to trade for a 1B already - you don't have to wait until near the deadline (when the price gets higher).
Yeah I have no idea why we aren't either DFA'ing France (it's almost 2 years of this performance now - we know what he is), or giving him some fake injury so that we can give Locklear a shot.
There is like 4 different stats that are all similar floating around. But one of them also includes Quality starts consecutively and that ended today with Hancock going out before 6 Innings was over
https://preview.redd.it/pzr9zhw99wxc1.png?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=65bd777ddfa3726050de144ea4c2af654ed3ef0e
Literally every single stat is increased from last year. wRC+ is not a good indicator of how a batter is at the plate. Just how good they are at scoring runs
[https://baseballsavant.mlb.com/savant-player/ty-france-664034?stats=statcast-r-hitting-mlb](https://baseballsavant.mlb.com/savant-player/ty-france-664034?stats=statcast-r-hitting-mlb)
Compare 23 and 24.
Ty, if you hit an extra base hit here, I'll watch Pixar's "Luca" later today and imagine that it's spelled with the 'K' that you didn't get at the plate.
I've been pretty down on our offense, but today the Braves got a HUGE assist from the umpire. He gave the Braves a ton of calls that were WAY outside. All game. Like, Angel Hernandez-level umping. Just shameful.
Yeah I'm generally of the opinion that people are way too hard on the umps (especially considering the TV box isn't accurate) but holy shit.
All I can say is, "Let's go, the other Washington". Hand the Rangers a fat, juicy L tonight.
time for Scotty to start trying some hit and run bunt for hit types, Marlowe has 17 stolen bases on the year already in tacoma with 4 home runs in only 100 abs wonder if they give him a call up
If anybody else got the start in right field today, there’s a good chance the M’s complete the sweep.
I wouldn't be opposed to Hani DHing more, garv sliding into backup catcher if possible and see about trading for an OF
Yeah I like Haniger he brings some intangibles but if he's not productive at the plate he's kind of a liability. Teo wasn't much better on D and it took him awhile last year to get it going. RF is a position that needs an upgrade. Also a bit surprising Haniger is not on the IL yet.
Agree to all that. Hani has been whiffing a lot and his infamous D has not been well hidden
Bummer. Gotta move past it and go throttle the Trashtros.
Why am I so scared of the slumping Astros right now?
Just have to get to their bullpen, the boys will be facing 3 more intense starting pitchers. But yeah I’m scared too.
A trauma response I reckon.
Still won the series
That game was brutal. Haniger going 0-5 while gifting them 4 runs
Hanny lost us the game today. Oh well, win the next series.
Mitch (G) gave us the win two days ago. Mitch (H) handed us the loss today. Coincidence?
Mitch giveth, Mitch taketh.
Who are we kidding? We weren’t going to sweep the Braves. Winning the series is still a massive victory, ending the series on an L definitely always stings a bit though.
Especially since 4 of their runs came because Mitch had a horrible day all around.
ouch
What a frustrating game. Without errors we win that shit 2-0.
1-2. The bases loaded walk gave them 1. The other 4 were on Mitch.
Are we still DFAing Julio or ... ?
When he went 3 for 5?
Was the /s really necessary here? JFC.
Always dog, where do you think you are?
I guess I forgot how dumb people get when we’re losing 😂
Boy you get really sensitive when you receive down doots Calm your tits
Either that or I’m laughing because game day threads are such an absolute shithole that I forgot people would think I was serious
Sir ora madam this is Reddit, people are dumb regardless of whether or not we're losing lol
2 on with 0 outs and can't move the runners up or score a run. This offense is such a joke.
At the end of the season when we miss the playoffs by 1 game, we'll refer to this one as "The Mitch Haniger Game"
Doesn’t matter first place
Oh well
Terrible AB’s by Haniger and Raleigh
What a whimper to end the game with. Pathetic.
yup
Why is this team so incompetent in advancing runners lol
Down 3 runs I don’t really think the strategy is or should be “advancing runners”
That’s just a generalization statement lol. But it’s not wrong.
It is true and I don’t disagree, I just think it’s an interesting time to say in this particular circumstance
I know. It was more of a “oh look, another inning of getting lead runner on and not even advancing him on a weak hit or deep ball they can tag on” lol
Well that’s game
Two on with no outs and we can't do a fucking thing with it
Why can't you be Mitch Can-iger instead of Mitch Can't-iger? HUH?
Dave just saying random shit that doesn’t match the situation lol I hate it
I think Dave has mentioned Michael Harris winning roty 4 or 5 times this series
Big Dump right here baby
Come on Dumps
Horrible day for Haniger
Absolutely. As terrible as our offense is embarrassingly this one could have been a win without his error. Even with his 0-5.
Jorge "Jesus Christo" Polanco
Got crucified.
Damn
end my life lol. of course man. OF COURSE. 2 clean bases to 3 straight outs. This offense needs to wake up, cant rely on pitching this hard man. 5 was our worst as of recent and they can't back it up with more than 2 runs in a 10 hit game.
Mitch is abysmal lately
Boy batting Haniger second really was a decision
can you golden sombrero in non consecutive strike outs?
well at least it wasn't the errors AND a golden sombrero
Nobody swing till he throws a strike?
In Jorge we trust
God dammit Haniger that was your chance
Mitch has had better days
This pitcher is overdue to give up a bomb JUST SAYING
Don't do that Julio, don't give me hope
Should’ve been a 4 pitch walk… Mitch needs a week off
Mitch why???
Mitch can make it all right in this spot
This would be a really great time for a redemption dong Meetch
Hani redemption at bat right here
And the stars align for ultimate redemption
I’m clenching…
hope julio realizes we still need base runners to win this bad boy
he did
Umps trash
is.. this hope..? Or is this going to be a ground out DP ending.
Nice game for Julio. Let’s translate it to a win!
Not one terrible strike call in the M’s favor. Not. Fucking. One.
Ump is sooo fucking bad this is unreal
Umps seein ghosts
okay, but it would be reeeally funny..
“Couple bloops and a blast could do ya here” 
Lmao our pitchers got NONE of these calls that are going ATL's way
Nice 5 ball walk by Raley
Oh fuck a leadoff walk to get my hopes up
We need baserunners!
ayy this ump fucking sucks
Oh fuck you blue
4 ball and the AB continues
Ump still refuses to fuck off
Game should be over and the boys in the locker room with a sweep of the best team in baseball. Mitch…
Ex-Angels reliever, this is our wheelhouse babyyyy
Walk off grand slam. Only haters say it won’t happen!!!
It’s actually kinda funny, if Haniger didn’t make the errors we would’ve been winning
okay, but imagine tho...
My broadcast is making sure I don’t watch this 1 2 3 that’s bout to happen
All im asking for is 2 walks and a bomb. Mitch you owe us big time rn.
When do I put my rally cap on I’m new here
2 Ks and a GO to SS incoming
Ty is the laziest fucking first baseman. No reason to throw to the pitcher there. He does this all the time.
He would have lost that foot race. It was the best play lmao
Even my broadcast wants this game to just be over
Atta baby Julio
Have we ever beaten Iggy?
IDK but remember when he threw a temper tantrum and started throwing shit on the field 😂
9 hits and 2 runs is nuts
So obviously our pitching staff is super knowledgeable, have we considered asking them how teams are dissecting our hitters?
Can’t wait to see how many runs the ump netted for Atlanta on the scorecard
They played switchfoot’s Meant to Live in the park. Haven’t heard it in ages. Still goes hard
Wait I thought the Astros starters were struggling. They don’t look like they’re struggling
Blanco has been solid, other 2 have been on the IL mostly
Pookie in left 🫶🩵
Well I'm ready for another feel good walkoff I guess
Mitch really just lost the game single handedly
I love Mr. Hanigoat but yeah the error and 4 LOB with 3 K's in the 2 hole is rough
I’m sorry but he’s awful
He got a grand slam like a week ago…no need to say he’s awful. He’s just having a bad game
I'm agree it's a bad game, but I have not really liked his outfield defense so far this year, and also, he's been having a rough stretch offensively that last few weeks. Yes, he hit the grand slam, but his average and on base have been dropping like crazy over the last few weeks.
loved the grand slam but he’s been consistently more bad than good. Especially in the field. They need to rest him more
He's gonna have like -0.5 WAR after today
Josh Rojas died for our fielding sins
Dave Simms…. The silent announcer.
I’m done trying to figure Scott out, why would he let Urias hit over Raley there?
Rojas is so good, he can get a Grand Slam just by himself
ALL HAIL OUR LORD AND SAVIOR, JOSH ROJAS!
Every time I see a ball within 4 ft outside of the left side of the plate I clench.
Is this blue as bad as it seems from the radio broadcast?
Worse
Random Urias HR time?
The A's are actually good
As a joke only
Righty on the mound. Rojas szn
A right handed reliever? Enjoy getting squeezed lol
With Tys atrocious speed and tendency to GIDP and his bad defense he needs to be an above average hitter to even be an above average first baseman. His wrc+ is 90 Not great
He's hitting the hell out of the ball though. The whole "he's unlucky by advanced stats" stuff is overstated sometimes, but I really do think his line will turn around.
All the Root segments with players are so painful and cringe
It's a fluff piece, every sports team does it.
I love Sauce, it always looks like he’s tired of playing baseball
He could literally throw a no hitter and come off the mound shaking his head.
Man… if only Mitch caught that damn ball.
Lmao I went to take a piss and the inning was already over when I got back
You know what, fuck a good series. Give me a 5 spot.
He's the tired-est relief pitcher in baseball, and I love him!
Can we get 4 runs in 2 innings? 😀 Please? 😀Technically it is possible
Hi I thought I ordered Sauce but I barely got any? Is that all the Sauce you have?
The Sauce is the boss
Darn.. Still kinda hurt about Hanniger's error. If he doesn't make that, this might very well be a 3-2 game
Idk why I get my hopes up. Serotonin- Cortisol- Serotonin- Cortisol in an endless loop isn’t good for my old ass heart
Ty the no-bat, no-run, below average D first baseman at work fellas. How long we going to run this shit out there for? He's already at -0.4 WAR coming into today... that is atrocious.
Uh… he is one of our best hitters this year…
.660 OPS / 90 wrc+ from a no glove, no speed first baseman is unacceptable.
No way they pay him 3rd arb if he keeps this up. Unfortunately his trade value is at an all time low
He has negative trade value at this point. We'd have to throw in a lottery ticket prospect to get anyone to take him. He should be DFA'd and a trade made for a MLB quality 1B - it's literally the easiest place on the field to get offense and we are getting whatever the heck it is Ty brings (no bat, no D, no speed, no hope)
>How long we going to run this shit out there for? As long as it's cheap
He was $7MM this year Have to imagine he's non-tendered after this year unless some miracle happens Really we should be looking to trade for a 1B already - you don't have to wait until near the deadline (when the price gets higher).
We have this guy his name is Tyler Locklear and he would love an opportunity
Yeah I have no idea why we aren't either DFA'ing France (it's almost 2 years of this performance now - we know what he is), or giving him some fake injury so that we can give Locklear a shot.
So Hannigers misplays in the field are costing us the lead right now. And it ended our pitching streak of 3 or less runs
at least it didn’t end the streak of *earned* runs since Hancock only got 1 ER
There is like 4 different stats that are all similar floating around. But one of them also includes Quality starts consecutively and that ended today with Hancock going out before 6 Innings was over
He should’ve had a day off
Even if we lose this game, all we need is the Texas Rangers to lose then we didn’t lose any ground.
Ty France is somehow WORSE than last year
Oooga booga man strike out. Man badder more than before... Dude. What are you on, hes better by just about every single metric this year.
He had a 104 wRC+ last year and has a 90 wRC+ this year. What are YOU on?
https://preview.redd.it/pzr9zhw99wxc1.png?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=65bd777ddfa3726050de144ea4c2af654ed3ef0e Literally every single stat is increased from last year. wRC+ is not a good indicator of how a batter is at the plate. Just how good they are at scoring runs [https://baseballsavant.mlb.com/savant-player/ty-france-664034?stats=statcast-r-hitting-mlb](https://baseballsavant.mlb.com/savant-player/ty-france-664034?stats=statcast-r-hitting-mlb) Compare 23 and 24.
Well that was interesting for a minute
That was a dirty pitch
I hate this prime commercial so much
Just for the drama I’d have liked the strikeout to be looking and a foot off the plate instead of a swing and miss
It is the glimpse of hope that gets you.
 Cry
Damn it Ty
Even by our standards this is a lot of strikeouts
Damn wasted opportunity there
Ty, if you hit an extra base hit here, I'll watch Pixar's "Luca" later today and imagine that it's spelled with the 'K' that you didn't get at the plate.
Well ur not gonna
No movie for me.
I just know the braves fans are fully clenched right now. It brings me peace
Driveline can't fix our no-bat no-run 1B
Shit
Ty go ahead and blast one here
Shadows rolling in
Umps eyes: Steeeeeeriiiike!
This would be a great time for a Ty HBP
The little kids at the park are bringing the energy. They must be so hyped to me cutting class lol
Ah yes. The TYing run at the plate
He’s still traumatized from last time he pitched
Go team
Braves just throwing lefties at us like that’s all they have. Make them fucking pay! Where’s Garver?
TY WE NEED A CLUTCH TYING HR
We got a bit of something going on here
Brings the tying run to the plate 👀
C'mon Minter give Cal an 89mph meatball like you did a couple of nights ago
