GDT -- Mon 5/21 vs Phiiiies

[salmagundy]

Albies
Acuna,Jr
Freddie
Markakis
Suzuki
Inciarte
Camargo
Swanson
Folty

[AerchAngel]

So nice to see Joey Bust not in there.

[salmagundy]

So nice to see Joey Bust not in there.

And not even a threat to PH with bases loaded.

[jpx7]

Expecting little from Suzuki’s mitt tonight, but a yuge game for Camargo’s glove.

[msstate7]

Acuna gets 2 extra base hits

[thethe]

Expecting little from Suzuki’s mitt tonight, but a yuge game for Camargo’s glove.

I've got the random fans mitt in the upper deck in lf.

[UNCBlue012]

Acuna gets 2 extra base hits

I think he has a yuge game as well. He looked really good yesterday.

[jpx7]

I've got the random fans mitt in the upper deck in lf.

Foltynewicz is rocking a respectable 0.77 hr/9 and 9.5% hr/fb, and Pivetta’s only been slightly worse, so I’d rethink this.

Fwiw, copious longballs have not really been an issue for Folty en route to his 3.42 fip/3.75 xfip. Knock on wood, but I’d guess if he struggles it’ll come down to mitts-in-play.

[nsacpi]

expecting a yuge game from Acuna

[striker42]

I predict a very obvious replay will be blown against us tonight. I know. I'm going out on a limb here.

[CJ9]

Thought I read Folty had significantly better numbers throwing to Flowers than Suzuki.

[AerchAngel]

And not even a threat to PH with bases loaded.

Thanks Sal, now I will have nightmares for the next two weeks.

[Tapate50]

These clowns. Let’s roll em

[thethe]

Foltynewicz is rocking a respectable 0.77 hr/9 and 9.5% hr/fb, and Pivetta’s only been slightly worse, so I’d rethink this.

Fwiw, copious longballs have not really been an issue for Folty en route to his 3.42 fip/3.75 xfip. Knock on wood, but I’d guess if he struggles it’ll come down to mitts-in-play.

This year he has certainly improved. I hope its long lasting but unfortunately I believe its more of a small sample size issue. Its come down each of the last three years so lets hope its a trend that will last.

[BeanieAntics]

This year he has certainly improved. I hope its long lasting but unfortunately I believe its more of a small sample size issue. Its come down each of the last three years so lets hope its a trend that will last.

If Folty can maintain his current K/H/HR rate while also getting his BB/9 numbers back down to his career norms (around a 3.0) then he will be fantastic. I don't know if there has been a mechanical change that has allowed his pitches to be more effective, but he sacrificed control to get there or if he made some changes and his BB/9 struggles are just a product of a smaller sample. Hopefully its the latter, because if it is he is going to be one of the best pitchers in our rotation.

[Hulavol]

Per above, Folty- I think- I don’t honestly know- per my old ass eyes has simply gained some confidence to throw more strikes and trust his stuff.

[salmagundy]

Thanks Sal, now I will have nightmares for the next two weeks.

It should actually relieve any nightmare!!! Also, reduce stress factor about what non-understandable move Snitckers might make.

You're welcome!!!!

[CyYoung31]

So, correct me if I’m wrong, but we only face the Phillies two more times, correct? And we won’t see them again until the end of the season?

[Enscheff]

If Folty can maintain his current K/H/HR rate while also getting his BB/9 numbers back down to his career norms (around a 3.0) then he will be fantastic. I don't know if there has been a mechanical change that has allowed his pitches to be more effective, but he sacrificed control to get there or if he made some changes and his BB/9 struggles are just a product of a smaller sample. Hopefully its the latter, because if it is he is going to be one of the best pitchers in our rotation.

Folty's profile (very few grounders, #30 fewest out of 91 qualified SPs) suggests he will always be a guy who gives up well over 1 HR/9. If Folty doesn't fix that BB rate, the Braves will suffer once his HR/9 regresses to it's normal level and those free base runners score via the HRs he is bound to give up.

[Enscheff]

That throw was amazing