Time for me to flip the script and change my equation. Normally, I start you with Tom’s rant and then circle back to three positives. I’m going to reverse that today. The simple reason is that the things that were good in this game outweigh my bigger picture look. So let’s get right at the positives.
- Matt Mervis had a huge day at the plate. A two-run homer, an RBI single, a walk, a pair of runs scored and the one out looked to me to be struck fairly well with just a bit too much carry to reach the centerfielder instead of dropping in for a third hit.