The way I look at it, we blew game 1, they blew game 5. So the series at 3-2 Astros is right where it should be.
What I’m loving above all for this series, total team effort. Everyone has contributed something. What a team!!!!!!!!
None more important in the entire WS than the run in the first inning. Imagine JV giving up that HR to start his night and he's already down 1-0. Totally different ballgame.
I've seen this take quite a bit since the game ended, like the Phillies gave it away. We went 1-11 with guys in scoring position, we did exactly execute ourselves. Last night was pretty much the ultimate 50/50 toss up game, but our fielders made all the tough plays and theirs didn't.
So you think your mythical decision that can't be judged is the right call but Dusty's bullpen usage that is historic in its success and the individual decision you are questioning that led to zero runs was the wrong decision?
For me it's been at work, the day of: G1 Astros Jacket G2 LSU Jacket G3 Astros Jacket G4 LSU Jacket G5 LSU Jacket (Finally learned my lesson) Off day: Astros Jacket G6: LSU Jacket
Not sure what game you were watching. It led to 1 run, and a first and 3rd 1 out situation that you needed your closer to bail you out. And a fantastic play by Mancini not to be talking about a devastating 4-3 loss this morning. Then the likes of you would be complaining to no end why Abreu wasn't still in the game. You people. It was the WRONG decision not to bring Abreu back out in the 8th.
Dusty's going to get his WS ring this year, and I'm ecstatic about it, and for my family and for the team and this city. This is a team of destiny. We deserve it for the abuse we've taken over the past few years.
Do we have to worry about a 2 Please baseball gods. PLEASE let the Astros win game 6 while I am in the building. Experience of a lifetime. Let me feel that. Half an f'ing decade. I had to feel the pain of Pujols making Lidge his b****. Give me the other side por favor.
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Watching the highlights this morning and what a great game! Great play by Mancini at first but really concerned about Yuli. He's been the most consistent hitter this post season while Mancini has been non existant at the plate. Also Yuli is a former gold glove first baseman.
Tough guys in Philly unknowingly went after Mattress Mack like those guys in John Wick went after his dog.
He seems to really like the team and it would out him in a position to continue the run towards 300 wins. If the Astros make a competitive offer, I think he’ll stay. With the depth the Astros have, they don’t need him, so it’s not the most efficient use of that money. That said, the Astros can easily afford it and Crane will be involved, so I think there is a greater than 50% chance he’s back. I think the length of the contract will be the bigger issue than the money.
Pretty absurd take (obviously). What exactly is abreu’s track record record pitching into his THIRD inning? That kinda nonsense always backfires
Well I keep on telling people I am undefeated in World Series games I've been to in person. I'm undefeated when seeing the Astros in MMP. Astros if you have a private plane ready I'm prepared to come back down to Houston to be in MMP at a moment's notice!
My biggest concern on the staff is reliever over exposure. (more than fatigue). Pressly, Abreu, and Montero have all pitched in 4 of 5 games (sometimes being asked for more than 1 inning). Abreu is filthy right now, but Montero started to get hit, and even Pressly got saved from 2 potential XBHs by Chas and Mancini I’m not entirely sure why it seems like they’re trying to limit looks at Neris and Stanek — who have each gotten only 1 total inning in the World Series. Both have sub 0.50 WHIPs in the playoffs. On the flip side — I’d be very tempted to try and get a Charlie Morton type outing from Luis Garcia to follow Framber depending how far he goes.
Yes. He almost blew it. But technically Stanek is the wildest guy which ( I believe) is why they have not used him as much. Montero walked 8.52% of batters faced with 1 wild pitch. Stanek walked 13.84% with 4 wild pitches. ( regular season)
