Category Archives: Game-Changer
Game-Changer: Matt Joyce’s Go-Ahead Double
Even though J.A. Happ throws with his left-hand, you could make the argument that Matthew Joyce was still one of the best hitters available for Joe Maddon to play on Sunday. That said, Joyce did not get the start against … Continue reading
Game-Changer: Niemann Escapes 6th Inning Jam
For the most part, Jeff Niemann had an uneventful return to the Rays’ rotation. The right-hander threw six scoreless innings allowing four hits and three walks. He struck out five batters and did not face much adversity until his pitch … Continue reading
Game-Changer: Elliot Johnson’s Failed Bunt
For those that missed the bunt I’m referring to, it came in the ninth inning on Thursday night. With runners on first and second and nobody out, Joe Maddon sent Elliot Johnson up in John Jaso’s post. Johnson had his … Continue reading
Game-Changer: Alex Avila Homers Against Cesar Ramos
May as well focus on the decision everyone else will. It’s the bottom of the eighth, a runner is on, one out is in the books, and Alex Avila is up. Avila bats lefty and Joel Peralta is nearing the … Continue reading
Game-Changer: Upton & Kotchman Strikeout In The 6th
One night after changing the game is a positive for the Rays, B.J. Upton finds himself on the wrong side of the game-changer in this one. With runners in scoring position and one out in the sixth inning of a … Continue reading
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Tagged B.J. Upton, Casey Kotchman, Dave Robertson, Joe Girardi, New York Yankees, run expectancy, win expectancy
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