re: DAT 8/4 Astros (Odorizzi) at Dodgers (Scherzer) 8:40 PM

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It wasn’t Game 7 of the World Series, though at times it had the feel. The Astros’ long-awaited return to a packed Dodger Stadium was dripping with drama and tension and right-hander Lance McCullers Jr. was more than happy to play the role of villain.

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“It was kind of wild,” said reliever Ryne Stanek, who got the save. “It was maybe the sixth or seventh inning, things got a little bit hectic in the bullpen. People started throwing stuff at Astros fans and stuff and for a few minutes you basically sat there and watched people throw full beers at people for half an inning. … It was kind of a bonkers atmosphere to play, for sure.”

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“It takes a special player to put an Astros jersey on,” he said. “If you’re not willing to withstand the craziness you’re going to get every time you walk onto the field, if you can’t handle it, it’s a tough gig. We’re going to go out there and have each other’s backs.”

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