Angel Martinez’s continued possible breakout put the Guardians up 5-2 in the top of the 8th. The Guardians always win when they lead 5-2 in the top of the 8th.
Following an RBI double by George Valera that made it 3-2, Martinez added one of his own that brought 2 more runs in. But in between, Stephen Vogt made a move that cost him the game. Valera was replaced by the even slower Juan Brito on the bases, because the team…… doesn’t trust Valera to…… not hurt himself running? I guess? (Leave him in AAA
for another few days then, guys.)
Erik Sabrowski gave up two thirds of that lead in the bottom of the inning which made it 5-4. Then in the bottom of the 9th, Cade Smith retired the Cardinals 1-2-3. Oh, that’s right, I said Vogt cost the team the game. So how did that happen if there was a 1-2-3 ninth? Brito botched the third out, a routine ground ball, and then Yohei Pozo tied it. Brito’s fielding was a major issue in Goodyear, and it’s been a problem this month, too.
David Fry was also catching because he hit for Bo Naylor, and did not make any of the tough plays that an elite catcher makes some of.
Around baseball
• The Cubs and Padres are interested in LGFT Lucas Giolito.
• If you want to see Paul Skenes and Tarik Skubal talk about pitching for 45 minutes, this is a link for you. Mentioned: Austin Hedges. Not mentioned: Will Wilson.
• Yesterday was the 19th anniversary of a person with a Patriots logo on their torso throwing something accurately. No, not that guy.
