Battling Behind Buehrle
That was a wild first inning for Mark Buehrle and the Sox last night - the first time in over 100 years a pitcher gave up 7 runs in the first and hung around to get the win.
When I saw it take place, I thought if they can hold them right there at 7-3, the Sox still have a chance to come back and win this game for Mark. One thing I never doubted was that Ozzie would leave him out there. If there's one thing Ozzie has established as a manager, it's that as long as his pitcher goes back out there after an inning like that and shut them down, he will leave them out there as long as they want to be.
The starters don't have to be looking back to see if someone is warming up. Ozzie has shown tremendous faith in them and it shows on night's like last night.
DJ
Comments
Buehrle has a great pick move.
Posted by: Josh | May 15, 2006 8:47 PM
D.J.,
You make a couple of good points in that Ozzie has a tremendous amount of confidence in his players, especially his ace Mark Buehrle. Mark is an outstanding pitcher and I knew after the first inning that he would settle down and the Sox would come back and win on Mother's Day. I think Ozzie is a great manager and he coaches the game very well. I'm a big Sox fan and I'm thrilled that they're doing well this season. Here in da 'burgh the Pirates are struggling, so I'm glad that I've got the Sox to root for. I hope the success continues for the Sox and I can't wait until they come play the Bucs during interleague play. I'll be sure to attend one of the games!
-Matt
Posted by: Matt | May 16, 2006 8:46 AM