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Discussion in 'Houston Astros' started by Castor27, Apr 10, 2023.

  1. Tomstro

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    Thats back to back games where we played well. Nice.
     
  2. rockbox

    rockbox Around before clutchcity.com

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    If Dubon keeps hitting like this, we won't be able to afford to keep him.
     
  3. rockbox

    rockbox Around before clutchcity.com

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    It's amazing how great pitching can make everyone look better.
     
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  4. Amshirvani

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    Anyone see Gattis’ rager on Twitter ?
     
  5. HTM

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    Im not on Twitter. What did he say?
     
  6. marks0223

    marks0223 2017 and 2022 World Series Champions
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    He answering a lot of questions about the 2017 playoffs but he's also being crazy. He's had drunken rants on Twitter before. In regards to his comment about Kershaw, I checked the game log from game 5 and Gattis had 1 hit, a single against Kershaw in the 3rd that didn't lead to any runs.









     
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  7. HTM

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    Dang. Sad if he’s fallen off the wagon.
     
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  8. Houstunna

    Houstunna Mr Graphix
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    Slow start.....

    Astros have the 20th best record in MLB and the 9th best run-diff... despite being a Top 3 (assumingly) major injury team

    The analytics is already there. Let more time happen and water will find its level

    Stros are WS favorites

    Enjoy the historical juggernaut
     
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  10. vjohnson

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    he will never leave the lineup now
     
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    If he keeps hitting, do you want him to leave the lineup?
     
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    I love what he’s doing, but he won’t continue to hit like this. He’s a .600ops dude given enough time
     
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  13. rockbox

    rockbox Around before clutchcity.com

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    He was a 730 OPS dude his first 2 seasons in the majors while playing at 160 pounds. He's only struck out once this season and is playing above 190 pounds. He's definitely capable of maintaining what he is doing now. I'm not saying he will maintain this, but he is capable.
     
  14. rockbox

    rockbox Around before clutchcity.com

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    He was a 730 OPS dude his first 2 seasons in the majors while playing at 160 pounds. He's only struck out once this season and is playing above 190 pounds. He's definitely capable of maintaining what he is doing now. I'm not saying he will maintain this, but he is capable.
     
  15. rocketsjudoka

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    Yay win streak….
     
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    He'll eventually revert to form, but eventually Altuve and Brantley will return which will remove him from the everyday lineup anyway.

    The more important matter is that Pena and Bregman need to get it going. Especially the latter.
     
  17. IBTL

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    Back to back dubs baby.
     
  18. STR8Thugg

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    .650 OPS is the optimistic upside. He’s spraying the ball right now, so as long as he keeps doing that then fine. But my concern is this hot streak will keep him in the lineup when he inevitably goes 0-25
     
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  19. count_dough-ku

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    Even in the game they lost on Saturday, the offense still put up 6 runs. The pitching cost us that one.

    Small sample, but the Astros are averaging 6 1/3 runs since Dusty moved Pena down in the order and put Chas in the leadoff spot. Even with marginally good pitching, they'll win most of their games with that kind of run production.
     
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  20. Joe Joe

    Joe Joe Go Stros!
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    Astros are 9th in ERA. Tucker, Alvarez, Chas, and Dubon are the only ones getting good results hitting at the moment. Tucker and Alvarez are the only hitting well with underlying stats to suggest they are actually hitting the ball well (i.e., xwOBA over MLB average).
     

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