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re: DAT World Series Game 2: Astros (Verlander) at Dodgers (Hill), 7 p.m. on FOX
Posted on 10/25/17 at 8:35 am to Dire Wolf
Posted on 10/25/17 at 8:35 am to Dire Wolf
I think it's a must win for the Stros tonight. Not that going down 0-2 on the road is insurmountable, I just don't think they can afford to not take advantage of Dallas and Verlander's starts.
They have put a ton of pressure on Verlander since the got him. He's been unbelievable. He's such a competitor--I love watching him pitch. Both of these teams are so much fun to watch. Can't wait till tonight.
They have put a ton of pressure on Verlander since the got him. He's been unbelievable. He's such a competitor--I love watching him pitch. Both of these teams are so much fun to watch. Can't wait till tonight.
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Posted on 10/25/17 at 8:40 am to Hot Carl
Astros have a combined 9-48 against Hill, Beltran is 3-11, and he likely won't start.
Dodgers 13-65 against Verlander, but 31 of those AB's are from Granderson.
Dodgers 13-65 against Verlander, but 31 of those AB's are from Granderson.
Posted on 10/25/17 at 8:50 am to mrbug708
Hindsight and all that, but I think I would have saved Dallas for tonight and had Verlander pitch game 3. He'd have had 2 extra days of rest, and I think he'd have been pretty automatic at Minute Maid. Also, it would have set him up to throw Game 7 in Los Angeles and there's nobody Id rather have going in that situation than him. I think their best chance is to win tonight, win 2 out of 3 in Houston, and then let Verlander close it out in Game 6 in L.A.
Posted on 10/25/17 at 8:51 am to Hot Carl
Who would you start Game 1?
Posted on 10/25/17 at 8:55 am to Hot Carl
My dad said the same thing. Said he would have thrown Peacock in game 1. I just don't like basically conceding a game.
Posted on 10/25/17 at 8:58 am to ShaneTheLegLechler
Anyone who suggests not starting your 1 and 2 and saving them for later are dumb. Embarrassing.
Posted on 10/25/17 at 9:00 am to zzemme
If peacock or jabroni get shelled you run the risk of burning the bullpen entirely. .
Peacock’s eyes have been too big as it is. You toss him out in game 1 and he chokes, he is done for the series.
Peacock’s eyes have been too big as it is. You toss him out in game 1 and he chokes, he is done for the series.
This post was edited on 10/25/17 at 9:01 am
Posted on 10/25/17 at 9:27 am to VernonPLSUfan
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I believe I would put deer in the headlights Springer batting 13. That’s what I believe.
Posted on 10/25/17 at 9:30 am to LSUGrad9295
Also for those of you impressed with Brandon Morrow last night he is a free agent this winter (looking at you Ludlow)
Posted on 10/25/17 at 9:31 am to Lou Pai
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George Springer wtf lol
No idea who Jon Tayler is.
Jon Tayler?Verified account @JATayler 14h14 hours ago
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KERSHAW: [throws pitch]
SPRINGER: [swings]
KERSHAW: [makes pickoff throw]
SPRINGER: [swings]
KERSHAW: [shakes arm]
SPRINGER:[swings]
Posted on 10/25/17 at 9:41 am to Dire Wolf
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Fastest game 1 since 92, 2 hours and 33 minutes
It was kinda nice to be honest.
Yes it was. I agree. I love watching the Astros play....just not for 4 hours straight on a weeknight when I got shite to do starting at 8am the next day.
And if Verlander does Verlander things tonight and the bats find a few runs and a win happens, then all of a sudden this series looks entirely different going back home.
Posted on 10/25/17 at 9:56 am to gjackx
Funny and very close to accurate.
Posted on 10/25/17 at 10:01 am to High C
Unfortunately for us Astros fans, the HP ump is hitter friendly tonight, especially to left-hand hitters.
Last night's ump was a known pitcher-friendly ump. Duh.
Last night's ump was a known pitcher-friendly ump. Duh.
Posted on 10/25/17 at 10:06 am to KingBarkus
I don't see that as a negative. Verlander's stuff >>>> Rich Hill's. Hill needs the edges much more than Verlander does.
Posted on 10/25/17 at 10:15 am to zzemme
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I just don't like basically conceding a game.
I understand. It would have been a gamble. I don’t like the idea of “saving” guys either. I just think being a power pitcher, Verlander could have benefited from the extra rest. He threw 17 high stress innings in the ALCS. And if he’s not on tonight, the series is pretty much over. Adrenaline can only take you so far. His velocity will be fine, but his location could suffer. Or he could come out and throw a no-hitter. We’l find out in a few hours.
Does anybody else feel like it’s an all National League world series? Kinda weird
Posted on 10/25/17 at 10:18 am to Hot Carl
Can't win four of five. Have to win tonight.
Posted on 10/25/17 at 10:21 am to zzemme
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My dad said the same thing. Said he would have thrown Peacock in game 1. I just don't like basically conceding a game.
No to Peacock.
If McCullers hadn't gone 4 innings in game 7, then he's an option. However, he did throw 4 innings in game 7 so that would be only two days, so that really left only Keuchel to start.
Or McHugh, but again, you'd almost be conceding a game to throw McHugh opposite Kershaw.
Posted on 10/25/17 at 10:23 am to doya2
Absolute must win tonight.
1-5 record on the road isn't going to cut it.
1-5 record on the road isn't going to cut it.
Posted on 10/25/17 at 10:48 am to ShaneTheLegLechler
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Yes. If McCullers doesn't pitch game 7 I wouldn't have been opposed to throwing him last night. But we need Jabroni available in relief and he was the only realistic option outside Keuchel
I dunno, I just feel like you give yourself the best chance to win 4/7 if your 4 best games pitchingwise are not against their best pitcher.
Could have done a peacock start yesterday
Posted on 10/25/17 at 10:50 am to Buckeye06
You are totally punting on the game I think if you do that and tax the bullpen in the process. Kershaw gave up 4 bombs in his start against Arizona, he is incredible but human. If we had lost last night like 7-5 because we threw Peacock we all would have been furious, hindsight is 20/20.
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