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[Official] Astros @ Orioles

Discussion in 'Houston Astros' started by Castor27, Aug 8, 2023.

  1. tehG l i d e

    tehG l i d e Member

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    Why are the Astros -125 favorite when the Orioles have the record in the AL and they're playing at home? Vegas respect the Astros/Framber that much? Now I wouldn't be surprised if some hinky **** goes down.

    edit: Grayson Rodriguez has a 6.09 ERA so that must be it. For as hyped as he was, I figured he was doing a lot better. We better win this now.
     
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  2. MAstroS

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    Beat me to it
     
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  3. rockbox

    rockbox Around before clutchcity.com

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    Our best pitcher versus their worst. Most odd makers factor pitching the most.
     
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  4. mvpcrossxover

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    astros can't afford to play catch up against the orioles because their closer is unhittable.
     
  5. CisBuds4U

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    Agreed except the Astros have an uncanny ability to play "the worst pitchers" like Cy Young winners. Let's hope they are galvanized by the Rangers increasing hold on the West and unleash a little fury!
     
  6. Kemahkeith

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    Now that's funny!
     
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  7. Tomstro

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    Rodriguez has struggled but his stuff is top notch. He will be an all star. His last game I think he pitched well.
     
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  8. Kemahkeith

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    The high ERA pitcher who has good stuff and pitched well his last game is a tough row to hoe for the Astros generally.
     
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  9. The Beard

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    Just seems like we are in a bit of a playoff push

    Maybe

    Maybe play our best lineup more than once a week?
     
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  10. rockbox

    rockbox Around before clutchcity.com

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    Chas is the 3rd best fastball hitters in the league and he's been consistently near the top 10 since he got called up. This guy only throws fastballs and we bench Chas. WTF?
     
  11. CisBuds4U

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    dang. a few decent swings but a zero on the board
     
  12. mvpcrossxover

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    good contact but ball dying in the outfield. somewhat of a good sign i guess.
     
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  13. CisBuds4U

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    lead off walk. come on valdez
     
  14. Tomstro

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    Welp. This is a great start, Framber
     
  15. Tomstro

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    No one other than Vandermeer pitches well after throwing a no no .
     
  16. RussE

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    11 pitches no outs
     
  17. CisBuds4U

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    there goes the no-hitter. 2-0 O's. yikes
     
  18. RussE

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    It’s gone!!!
     
  19. mvpcrossxover

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    looks like astros gotta play catch up this whole series.
     
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    Worst possible start
     

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