Another error-filled loss

The Red Sox lost last night, getting beat by the Mariners 10-6. They lost simply because they commited three errors in the fifth inning which gave the Mariners the momentum they needed to score 5 runs on the fifth.

The Red Sox never overcame that deficit and it was like the wind went out of them after that.

Todays game started at 4:10 and Bello had the start. His pitching is not bad but it's also not the 5^th inning which is when he usually collapses.

It is currently the 2^nd inning and the score is 1-0 in favor of the Red Sox.

Oh, and as of the start of this game, the Red Sox were two games behind the Royals the wildcard and the Royals were beating the White Sox 10-3 in the eighth. If the Royals win, the Red Sox need to win just to remain two games out of the wildcard.

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The Federal Reserve Bank directors issued a statement today saying they anticipate keeping interest rates in the 5¼ - 5½ range but may cut rates in September.

This news resulted in the DJIA climbing and then falling like it was a roller coaster at Cedar Point.

I don't understand why the market reacts to the Fed saying something as meaningless as, "We're gonna keep interest rates where they are but maybe, just maybe, don't hold us to it, there is a possibility we might think about lowering the rate in a month."

The Fed has no idea what it's going to do in a month. Hell, they don't know what they are going to do tomorrow. They make decisions based on the whims of the economy and they measure that economy using antiquated tools and benchmarks.

Personally, I think they should just shut up and make changes based on a sound fiscal policy without any fanfare or announcements.

Then again, I have no idea what I'm talking about so who the hell am I to say what's best.

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Remember the other day when I said, "It's only a matter of time before Israel launches an attack on Iran"?

Well, guess what...

It's only a matter of time before this shit blows up and goes badly for all concerned. I just hope we (the U.S.) stay the hell out of it.

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I'm going to watch the rest of this ball game.

Here are some links:

• Well, I guess you don't want to get bit by one.



• Looks like someone has discovered Ozempic.



• I want to go to this and yell, "Squirrel!" as soon as they all sit nicely.



• Key entry from our favorite police log: 10:03 a.m. A truck was left in the middle of an intersection with a dog in the driver’s seat..



• What about a 2-second kiss?



• We sure got a lot of judges in this country who like to control what people do.



• Gotta be honest with you, I don't think "lip stain" sounds very attractive.



• I always wanted a nice Harley. Maybe I'll offer him $100 for it.



• Normally I would never say this about anyone who gets scammed but this woman is an idiot.