GDT 8/16/23 Philadelphia Phillies (Nola, Aa) @ Toronto Blue Jays (Gausman)

[kikutaro]

J.T. Realmuto

In play, no out (93.6 mph four-seam fastball)

J.T. Realmuto doubles (24) on a sharp line drive to left fielder Whit Merrifield.

[bkeich]

Nola with 4 BB. His control has traditionally been his biggest asset, he is just completely messed up this year. I have to wonder if something physical is wrong.

[kikutaro]

Jake Cave

Called strike (94.4 mph four-seam fastball)
In play, no out (94.7 mph four-seam fastball)

Jake Cave singles on a ground ball to shortstop Paul DeJong, deflected by pitcher Kevin Gausman. J.T. Realmuto to 3rd.

[Lucky_Beagle]

Why are they bunting?

[LoneStarPhan]

That was really a dumb call from the manager. Makes no sense to me.

When Richie Ashburn was in the broadcast booth, he always hated that move. Pretty much called it a dumb move.

[Lucky_Beagle]

I do not understand why they are willing to give up an out?

[kikutaro]

Johan Rojas

Injury Delay.
Foul bunt (85.5 mph splitter)
Foul bunt (86.5 mph splitter)
Pickoff Attempt 1B
In play, out(s) (87.7 mph splitter)

Johan Rojas out on a sacrifice bunt, pitcher Kevin Gausman to first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Jake Cave to 2nd.

[Patchmk88]

These are the times I question if Thompson knows what he is doing.

[Lucky_Beagle]

Let's give up an out when up by a run with a runner already at 3rd waiting to be driven home. Not to mention he was bunting so the .180 ish batter can get to the plate against a lefty.

[HopeSpringsEternal]

Why are they bunting?

With Rojas’ speed, it could be a good play … except it doesn’t look like he has very good bunting skills

[BostonRoss]

I'm not sure Rojas was told to bunt with two strikes; he may have done that on his own. But I still wouldn't have bunted at all with Schwarber on deck. He's pretty likely not to get the runner in from second unless he homers, in which case it won't matter whether the runner has advanced.

[kikutaro]

Kyle Schwarber

Mound Visit.
Pitching Change: Tim Mayza replaces Kevin Gausman.
In play, run(s) (92.8 mph sinker)

Kyle Schwarber out on a sacrifice fly to right fielder George Springer. J.T. Realmuto scores. Jake Cave to 3rd.

Philadelphia Phillies 6 - Toronto Blue Jays 4

[kikutaro]

Alec Bohm

In play, run(s) (85.1 mph slider)

Alec Bohm singles on a line drive to left fielder Whit Merrifield. Jake Cave scores.

Philadelphia Phillies 7 - Toronto Blue Jays 4

[Patchmk88]

A few really good at bats.

[BostonRoss]

Actually Nola is walking only 2.1 per IP; his career number is 2.4. But he was much better last year (a league leading 1.3).

[kikutaro]

Bryce Harper

In play, no out (93.3 mph sinker)

Bryce Harper singles on a ground ball to left fielder Whit Merrifield. Alec Bohm to 2nd.

[zambonir]

Well, I guess Rojas could have hit into a double play.

[BostonRoss]

I'm not sure Rojas was told to bunt with two strikes; he may have done that on his own. But I still wouldn't have bunted at all with Schwarber on deck. He's pretty likely not to get the runner in from second unless he homers, in which case it won't matter whether the runner has advanced.

Wrong again, Ross!

[bkox]

Tim Mayza threw 3 pitches to 3 batters and is gone

[BostonRoss]

Tim Mayza threw 3 pitches to 3 batters and is gone

Two hits and a run-scoring out.