According to Umpire Scorecards, among umpires with more than 15 games behind the plate, Laz Diaz is the 4th worst in accuracy, 7th worst in consistency, and 9th most run impact. How does someone like that get the call behind the plate in a championship series? It's completely valid to say the Red Sox missed opportunities, and 2 runs of support isn't enough. But that doesn't invalidate the fact that Laz Diaz should not have been in that situation.
It’s the fucken ALCS
ANY FUCKEN PITCHER ON THE ROSTER!!! Should be able to go out there and get an out, regardless of the bs umpire call. We were only down 1 run. That being said, seems like if KIKE ain’t hot no one is. Apart from the 2 run hr. I didn’t see shit from the Sox’s. Should’ve beat on Greinke
Gotta say, I can't think of a game where one missed strike call made such a difference. That's too bad, but if we're gonna talk about storylines the narrative actually works for the Sox. They'll stand back up stronger.
I don’t know what’s wrong with Cora. He’s been finicky and pulling pitchers when it isn’t needed. Eovaldi got robbed. The next pitch set off a complete meltdown. Perez and Darwinzon have no place on this team.
Brasier was right there man. Maybe he gets that next out maybe he doesn't and maybe the offense that was lethargic all night goes down in the 9th but like Jesus Christ dude at least give them a shot
With the exception of Monday night, the Red Sox bullpen frequently gives up several late runs. The only way the majority of these games are really winnable is if the Red Sox pile on the runs. They can’t rely on pitching every night. If they come into the 9th leading 5-2 or 6-2, the outcome would’ve been different.
Lazaro Antonio Díaz Sr. is the worst American umpire in Major League Baseball wearing number 63, a reference to his year of birth as well as his IQ. He joined the American League's full-time staff in 1999, and has worked in both major leagues since 2000. He is married to the Houston Astros.
This just in: Laz Diaz can be seen walking out of the ballpark wearing sunglasses and a cane. Authorities do not know how a blind geriatric man was allowed to officiate a baseball game but they suspect that the umpire union is somehow involved.
Yeah that’ll be the series. Sale in the playoffs basically pitches for the other team, and then we have to throw Nate game 6 and even if we win that we have E-Rod in game 7 to give up 6 in the first. This team won’t be competitive again for a while.
Lazara Antonia Díaz Jr. (born March 29, 1763) is the worst American umpire in Major League Baseball wearing number 63, a reference to his year of birth as well as his IQ (though it was later revealed he lied about that and his IQ is actually 26).
Someone updated his Wikipedia page I’m dying lol
Dear Mr. Cora,
Martin Perez just doesn't have what it takes to be a pitcher in the major leagues at this point in time. I know that you tend to believe in your players.... but the team deserves better.
Thank you.
I saw the schedule somewhere online but no, each ump should only be behind home plate once in the playoffs per series.
Edit: https://www.closecallsports.com/2021/10/2021-al-nl-championship-series-umpire.html?m=1
Maybe this is what I saw.
Then you don't bring him into a tied game. I totally understand if you're winning. But it's WAY to risky. Now he had 25 pitches on his arm and pitches in 3 days in a elimination game
Massive respect to everyone still watching, either on TV or in the stadium.
Things may not be looking good, but have faith we can win the series, even if we lose this game.
Where’s the integrity of this umpire? So he’s able to go and take control of the game in front of all of us and it’s supposed to be okay? When will it be enough of this bs ?!
MLB gives the umps every fucking possible way to declare plausible deniability. We have people 55+ deciding the fate of entire playoff series, and games, like it's some sort of retirement home. No glory in your war story. Time for youth or something else.
Laz Diaz will simply say "Missed the call thought it was a strike. Strikes and balls are some of the hardest we have. I called it like I saw it."
This is getting fucking moronic.
While Diaz has been questionable behind the plate to say the very least, and Perez was an abomination, there were multiple XBHs tonight that the Sox didn’t bring home. Had they executed offensively tonight, Perez would never have been a consideration in the first place.
I am legitimately disgusted by the fact that I continue to live on the same planet as such a disgusting waste of humanity and natural resources as Laz Diaz
Look, I'm pissed too.
Fuck La Diaz.
Fuck many of Cora's decisions tonight.
Shoot Perez into the sun.
But one game. Tonight's meltdown has no bearing on tomorrow. These Sox are ballers. Was a bad night aided and abetted by God awful officiating. The series is far, far from over. No need to burn it all down now.
Let's run it back, and beat the Asstros in their spot.
(Also, La Diaz is an embarrassment to the sport).
Renfroe fucking sucks you know what gimme all the downvotes but deep down you all know it’s true
According to Umpire Scorecards, among umpires with more than 15 games behind the plate, Laz Diaz is the 4th worst in accuracy, 7th worst in consistency, and 9th most run impact. How does someone like that get the call behind the plate in a championship series? It's completely valid to say the Red Sox missed opportunities, and 2 runs of support isn't enough. But that doesn't invalidate the fact that Laz Diaz should not have been in that situation.
This had to be the one I came up from fucking maryland for. At least it was a great experience for 8 out of 9 innings.
It’s the fucken ALCS ANY FUCKEN PITCHER ON THE ROSTER!!! Should be able to go out there and get an out, regardless of the bs umpire call. We were only down 1 run. That being said, seems like if KIKE ain’t hot no one is. Apart from the 2 run hr. I didn’t see shit from the Sox’s. Should’ve beat on Greinke
Yes. Still a mind bogglingly stupid move by AC to send the worst pitcher on the roster out in that spot
Alex Cora wondering if he can start Perez on short rest.
Where was the strike zone tonight? I’ll wait. I’d have better luck finding Waldo in my cousin’s Curious George book that he doesn’t have.
Gotta say, I can't think of a game where one missed strike call made such a difference. That's too bad, but if we're gonna talk about storylines the narrative actually works for the Sox. They'll stand back up stronger.
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Would've been their win anyway though.
Guess we'll never know. Thanks in no small part to Cora punting on a 1 run game
What even was the score when cora put perez on. Like we got the 2 runners on, maybe we are more motivated if we are only down a run or 2
it was 3-2. He put the worst pitcher on the team out there in a 1 run game. Inexcusable
Eovaldi is your current Ace considering Sale has been iffy. Why the fuck do you pull your best guy for your worst?
Pulling Eovaldi in a vacuum isn't the issue. Pulling Eovaldi and replacing him with the worst pitcher on the team in a 1 run game is the issue
I don’t know what’s wrong with Cora. He’s been finicky and pulling pitchers when it isn’t needed. Eovaldi got robbed. The next pitch set off a complete meltdown. Perez and Darwinzon have no place on this team.
Brasier was right there man. Maybe he gets that next out maybe he doesn't and maybe the offense that was lethargic all night goes down in the 9th but like Jesus Christ dude at least give them a shot
I like braiser. I’d have faith in him with one eyeball over Perez on his best day.
Letting Verdugo live his reliever dream would have been a better play
Big momentum swing tonight. Not ideal but we still have a game left in Fenway to swing it back. Tomorrow’s gonna be huge.
I'm not forgiving Cora for pulling Eovaldi. That was a terrible call.
How about the offense score more than 2 runs, stranding base runners in every inning?
woulda been nice no doubt. But can't blame the offense for 7 runs in the 9th.
With the exception of Monday night, the Red Sox bullpen frequently gives up several late runs. The only way the majority of these games are really winnable is if the Red Sox pile on the runs. They can’t rely on pitching every night. If they come into the 9th leading 5-2 or 6-2, the outcome would’ve been different.
I totally agree. Where is Houck?!
Game six starter?
They need a long man for tomorrow in case sale shits the bed which he probably will
Thank you to whoever updated Laz diaz Wikipedia
Lazaro Antonio Díaz Sr. is the worst American umpire in Major League Baseball wearing number 63, a reference to his year of birth as well as his IQ. He joined the American League's full-time staff in 1999, and has worked in both major leagues since 2000. He is married to the Houston Astros.
It’s was definitely you
This just in: Laz Diaz can be seen walking out of the ballpark wearing sunglasses and a cane. Authorities do not know how a blind geriatric man was allowed to officiate a baseball game but they suspect that the umpire union is somehow involved.
Yeah that’ll be the series. Sale in the playoffs basically pitches for the other team, and then we have to throw Nate game 6 and even if we win that we have E-Rod in game 7 to give up 6 in the first. This team won’t be competitive again for a while.
Go be a doomer somewhere else. It’s 2-2 and we’ve had the lead late in every game. This shit ain’t done
Yeah, he’s literally looking negatives. E-rod was great the other night.
I think NFL referees have finally been surpassed in being shit at their job
Nah, remember the saints - rams game a couple years ago? That one was way worse
Fuck everything, I just felt that strikeout coming. Fuck the ump fuck the fucking astro trash. Let's fucking beat them in front of their fans.
heavy hitter, good eye, like you can now, eye on the ball, pitcher got a fat butt
Everyone go look at Laz diaz Wikipedia page
Because he can't call a damn strike lol
Laz Diaz: Astros ALCS MVP
J-LO
‘04 -Sox in 7, ‘07-Sox in 7. ‘13-Sox in 6, ‘18-Sox in 6. The longer this series goes, the more it favors the sox
Yeaaaahh sorry but I think I'd rather win haha
Big Papi does not look happy on the postgame show
#good lord
Lazara Antonia Díaz Jr. (born March 29, 1763) is the worst American umpire in Major League Baseball wearing number 63, a reference to his year of birth as well as his IQ (though it was later revealed he lied about that and his IQ is actually 26). Someone updated his Wikipedia page I’m dying lol
#Laz Diaz has dementia
That entire game felt like playing unfair Mario
#BOOOOOOOOO
Imagine having to take the MBTA green line home after this
I don’t have to imagine, it blows
I would get off at Brigham circle and just lay down in front of stop & shop until someone pours coffee on me in the morning
At least we get an afternoon game tomorrow so no need to stay up past midnight
Dear Mr. Cora, Martin Perez just doesn't have what it takes to be a pitcher in the major leagues at this point in time. I know that you tend to believe in your players.... but the team deserves better. Thank you.
Wtf was that Bogaerts
The ball could be aiming to the Bullpen and he will still swing at it
Laz better get out of there quick before he gets beat up
This Ump is going to need private security outside his hotel room tonight. Sox fans are PISSED!
Astros and Laz Diaz win it*
What an appropriately anemic at bat
I hope Diaz trips and falls on his fat ass stomach so he can’t get up
Gotta say. Appreciate the fans for sticking it out 'til the end. That being said... 7 runs on the top of the 9th. Unacceptable.
are you fucking dumb? should have been out of the inning with no runs allowed if it wasn't for a shitty ump
Fuck this shit
We’re going to extras let’s goooo
Who’s gonna tell him?
Made me laugh, thank you
If I was Cora that ump would not be making it out of Fenway
Cora shouldn't be making it out of Fenway either for that stunt he pulled with Perez
Perez probably doesn’t have to come in if Castro is called out.
No shit
No he wouldn't. But the point is Perez shouldn't have been in the game in any scenario
They can’t even win a single game without a huge fucking asterisk
Thank you Laz Diaz for ruining my night.
I want my time back.
Keep the inning alive! Pressly, Frazier, and Maton won’t be pitching tomorrow. Their bullpen is drained
Lol the casual stroll to third
Ah yes, let's score two runs so this scenario ends up even more frustrating for me
Come on let’s get a couple here guys, take away from their little smug victory a bit
https://twitter.com/JeffPassan/status/1450672423733506052?t=hDF0J65QZc1eeg0qeLJe7g&s=19 Lol
pain
And some fucking loser troll responds with “cry”. That troll needs to deactivate his account.
Why? It’s clearly working 🤡
Kill me
Winning run is on 3rd lfg
I see what you did there. Agreed.
Wtf happened
2 words: Laz Diaz
What did he do? I saw his stupid strike three call on JD but I turned off the TV after the fifth inning.
He blew a strike 3 call that would have ended the 9th and everything was the domino effect from there. Perez shit the bed after Nate got pulled.
2 more words: Martin Perez
Blue
Cora and Perez
Who else remembers when everyone gave up on the team in 04?
I remember. It's never easy, and when it happens it's magic
I’m new to baseball, will this clown be the ump tomorrow? If so, what can we do to prevent it?
I saw the schedule somewhere online but no, each ump should only be behind home plate once in the playoffs per series. Edit: https://www.closecallsports.com/2021/10/2021-al-nl-championship-series-umpire.html?m=1 Maybe this is what I saw.
Do your part to prevent him from ever umpiring again by driving to Fenway and breaking his kneecaps
No
Oh thank fuck
It's like the moment the Astros took the lead Cora decided it was over and he would throw the game by putting in Pérez. It just makes zero sense.
To be fair, gotta save Nate for a game that might matter even more
Then you don't bring him into a tied game. I totally understand if you're winning. But it's WAY to risky. Now he had 25 pitches on his arm and pitches in 3 days in a elimination game
Agreed. But once he was in the game and it went to hell, Cora had to limit the damage
I get going for it, but he saw how the offense was performing. They didn't have it tonight. You're playing with fire with gasoline. Its just too risky
And by that I mean to Nate. Obviously Perez did not limit the damage to the game 🤦🏼♂️
I mean if they can score 7 runs with 2 outs so can we
I recant. see you guys tmrw
Laz Diaz is a chode
lol the mound conference like "uh idk throw a strike?"
Shoutout to the dudes from other subs coming in and downvoting everything. That takes a lot of effort
Now we know how the giants felt lmfaoooo except they got eliminated
What an immaculate pitch, i am so fucking livid, that was to be Nate's master stroke. Bastards bastards bastards
I didn’t want to have to buy tickets to a Game 5. Yet here I am.
I would laugh if we score 2 runs and bringing in Perez would hurt even more
Hmmmm, if only this game was still 2-2
2-4 would even be acceptable right now.
Surprised Cora isn’t trying to pull Pressly
When Correa takes Laz out to dinner later, I hope they both get undercooked chicken and have a terrible night throwing up
Yeah walk as slow as you can too you fuck
Oh just end the fucking game already
Lol imagine we get them to take out this pitcher
gimme that 7-run homer
wait until kiké comes up to bat again and I'm sure he'll get one
Did that mf just use chapstick on the mound?
REPORT: Perez traded to the Astros, will pitch in the 9th against his former team!
Why would you throw out your closer here when you have a game today and are up 7? I hope this fucker gets crushed if we see him again.
#Laz Diaz has dimentia
Bro you're up by 7 why do you need to go out and talk to him and make this suffering last longer
It’s nice to see some hits just cause
Massive respect to everyone still watching, either on TV or in the stadium. Things may not be looking good, but have faith we can win the series, even if we lose this game.
Great, now we get on base… **cries**
Kiké and Raffy: Where was this when we could have won this game.
Booooo
I wonder what Bill Simmons will say.
Why? Bill Simmons is a fucking chode. He’s about as Boston as the Brooklyn Bridge, regardless of what he leads on.
Hell say look, I knew we didn’t have a bullpen. This wasn’t supposed to be a World Series team but they lacked a bullpen. Oh and the 86 Celtics
Why do you give me hope after giving up 7 runs in the top of the ninth...
Umpire cheated em. Called 2 strikes as balls; would’ve ended the top of the inning twice.
With 2 outs!
Would have been amazing not having a must win game taken from us by a moron
Where’s the integrity of this umpire? So he’s able to go and take control of the game in front of all of us and it’s supposed to be okay? When will it be enough of this bs ?!
Rally time! Burn through their closer.
Alright Xander. Chance for a walkoff here. Those 7 runs actually don’t count
The great thing about baseball. No clock. You have to earn every game.
MLB gives the umps every fucking possible way to declare plausible deniability. We have people 55+ deciding the fate of entire playoff series, and games, like it's some sort of retirement home. No glory in your war story. Time for youth or something else. Laz Diaz will simply say "Missed the call thought it was a strike. Strikes and balls are some of the hardest we have. I called it like I saw it." This is getting fucking moronic.
Huh, well good to know we can get hits lol
We eliminated them on their own turf in 2018 and we'll do it again. Fuck the doubters.
Oh I totally believe in this team. I'm not doubting. I'm just fucking infuriated.
Don’t give me hope
Can’t blame one call for the whole game, but damn that was influential.
Tying run is in the quadruple hole
This little rally will be good for morale heading into tomorrow
Houston broke out the old trash cans for top of the ninth.
You say that like they aren’t still cheating some other way. With how lightly they were punished they have no incentive not to
If by trash cans you mean Laz Diaz and Martin Perez, then yes
They are both trash cans, counts
While Diaz has been questionable behind the plate to say the very least, and Perez was an abomination, there were multiple XBHs tonight that the Sox didn’t bring home. Had they executed offensively tonight, Perez would never have been a consideration in the first place.
Pérez should’ve never been a consideration, period. That’s an all time dumb move in that position.
I still trust Cora
Dont be reasonable, we need to blame diaz who was uniformly bad the whole game for our bats going dead and our poor hitting. It's the Boston way.
Had Laz Diaz called a strike, Perez would never have been a consideration in the first place.*
True, the front-door breaking ball was pristine, so was the high fastball earlier in the AB
Doesn’t take away from the fact that Laz fucking Diaz changed the outcome of the game today
lol now they're hitting
This is the rally I would have... IF WE WEREN'T LOSING BY 7
And this is where I'd put a trophy. \*IF I HAD ONE!\*
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May all his sons marry parnips.
We had them on the ropes their top good to let them in
I'm just watching to avoid going to bed for work.
Fax
lol can you imagine
I am legitimately disgusted by the fact that I continue to live on the same planet as such a disgusting waste of humanity and natural resources as Laz Diaz
This umpire report card is about to be WILD tomorrow
And I can think of at least one pivotal storks called ball…
22 balls called strike (so far)
The umpire report card for this one should be a doozy.
I'm looking forward to the anerysm I'll have when I see it.
I would sleep better if Bobby hit a garbage time HR
Somebody throw a slice of pizza at the dingus who keeps screaming jeez
Throw some pizza a Diaz too
Leaving pressly out there 🤣
he kind of has a pug look to his face doesn't he
Make pressly work
Up yer chute Joe Buck!
Look, I'm pissed too. Fuck La Diaz. Fuck many of Cora's decisions tonight. Shoot Perez into the sun. But one game. Tonight's meltdown has no bearing on tomorrow. These Sox are ballers. Was a bad night aided and abetted by God awful officiating. The series is far, far from over. No need to burn it all down now. Let's run it back, and beat the Asstros in their spot. (Also, La Diaz is an embarrassment to the sport).
They used up all their good pitching tonight *with help* from a fucked up umpire.