[Official] Royals @ Astros

[Cannonball]

1-12 RISP, 11 LOB. 1-18 RISP, 20 LOB last 2 games.

[RockFanFirst]

Originally Posted by Cannonball 1-12 RISP, 11 LOB. 1-18 RISP, 20 LOB last 2 games.

Maybe if there was any sort of a consistent batting lineup, we'd see some continuity or consistency with the hitters. One day Lowrie hits 2nd, the next day 3rd, next day 5th....it's ridiculous.

I also don't think Snyder needs to play as much as he does, I'm ready for Lee to be gone, and Bixler doesn't need to play outfield.

/rant.

[Scarface281]

Originally Posted by RockFanFirst Maybe if there was any sort of a consistent batting lineup, we'd see some continuity or consistency with the hitters. One day Lowrie hits 2nd, the next day 3rd, next day 5th....it's ridiculous. I also don't think Snyder needs to play as much as he does, I'm ready for Lee to be gone, and Bixler doesn't need to play outfield. /rant.

Too much overthinking, as if the Astros are going anywhere this season. They need to start being consistent. Keep the players in their order, leave the young pitcher out there because he had gotten out of jams earlier, etc. Yeah, there talent on the Astros are lacking, but the coaching staff is also terrible. They were much more fun to watch before the summer started.

[desihooper]

Originally Posted by Bear_Bryant Lyles has looked pretty good so far today

Looks like he picked up a lil tip from Wandy on how to grip his curveball:

Originally Posted by Zachary Levine Jordan Lyles worked so hard on his curveball all offseason and swapped it out for a grip picked up from Wandy Rodriguez when he watched him throw a bullpen session. That was part of arguably his best outing of the season.

Maybe it sparks a turnaround for Lyles. I remember him saying in Spring Training how important it was to have that curveball working for him to be effective. If he can develop a Wandy-type curve, that's gotta boost his confidence. Good job, Brocail