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If there is a significant correlation of betting activity exceeding usual activity in relation to his first pitch “waste pitch” percentage, what is the baseline that determines this as an actionable offense? How is it decided that a certain percent exceeds random variation and is intentional? And does a machine make this determination or a person? Having a mute non-conscious calculating device making a decision of this gravity troubles me. And if there is a significant correlation, is actionable culpability directed at betting operations which incite activity of this sort? Can they be charged with anything? I’m also wondering how independent of gambling interests this oversight entity is. I have no idea how this actually works. Is the wolf guarding the hen house? Is Dracula overseeing the blood bank?

I love Morty. I hope he has a Jessica.

This feels personal he was eight years younger than me.

I saw that it made me sad. When I lived in Tucson before Tucson had cable TV - I don’t know why it took so long I guess somebody had to be paid off - I’d go to a bar and watch Cubs games on satellite and that’s when Ryne was playing.

I hope Melton doesn’t go on the DL after 87 pitches, which I think might be the most he’s ever thrown. Nolan Ryan used to put his arm in an ice bath.

DP ends the game

Remember when Nick got his hand broken

We won’t be trading for Suarez after Vest broke his hand.

Ladies and gentlemen, Will Vest has entered the arena!

Not to be.

One more run just for the sacred symmetry of it all would be nice.

Kind of neat that Troy Melton‘s parents remember when he was three years old he was hitting tennis ball home runs over the houses next-door.

Now, if we could make sure that the relief staff is no longer walking through the haunted house of statistical regression and feeling cold spots in various hallways I would feel like we are finally getting back to where we need to be.

Yeah, the ump just gave that strike to Graveman to send Vierling back to the dugout.

Nice seeing that kids smile.

Seven scoreless for Melton and I’m pretty sure he’s getting the handshake.

Dingler home run

Melton at only 73 pitches through six innings.

Eduardo Rodriguez struck out the side in the fifth and is at only 80 pitches.

It’s starting to feel that the befouled ghost within the machine of statistical regression has departed this club.

Feel free to do play-by-play Ashley. 🙂

Matt Vierling doubles (2) on a sharp line drive to center fielder Alek Thomas. Dillon Dingler scores.