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[Official] Astros @ Giants

Discussion in 'Houston Astros' started by Castor27, Jul 30, 2021.

  1. Joe Joe

    Joe Joe Go Stros!
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    Doesn't matter who is up. Swing away. If batter sucks bad enough not to swing away, pinch hit with Greinke.
     
  2. Amshirvani

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    2 for 11 this series but he had a good series against the Ms
     
  3. DreamShook

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    wow I didnt think he got that one.
     
  4. Redfish81

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    Mariners probably missing Graveman... they have lost to walk off HRs two days in a row to the Rangers
     
  5. Pringles

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    We will see Jake Meyers right? I think only him and Garcia remaining on the bench with the pitcher due to hit....
     
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  6. Nick

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    They did fine against the Red Sox. They’ve done fine against the A’s. They did fine against the Rays.

    now, none of that matters as they’re all small sample sizes… as is this series. As is also the playoffs.
     
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  7. Amshirvani

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    Their closer only throws FBs. How is he so effective
     
  8. Nick

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    Guess you never watched Oswalt pitch, especially in the 2005 NLCS.

    3 different types of fastballs. The curveball he once featured was shelved.
     
  9. The Beard

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    I saw a guy go all curveballs one time and he did ok
     
  10. J.R.

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    FB high, FB high, FB high … he gone.

     
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    Well, they did score a third run, but an L it is. At least Myers batted.
     
  13. Stephen66

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  14. sealclubber1016

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    So Dusty was worried about putting Meyers in a tough spot, so he sends him out there to face a teams closer as the last out.

    GTFO with this nonsense Dusty
     
  15. roxallways

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    One good thing is that the Astros main competition for best overall record in baseball are in brutal divisions (NL West and AL East). White Sox could be an issue though. Giants are legit though and don't appear to have the best record by smoke and mirrors.
     
  16. Houstunna

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    I don't recall seeing a catcher hold the glove so high for a target

    They had zero respect for Jake
     
  17. sealclubber1016

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    People in their first MLB PA tend to be more than a little jumpy.

    Perfect spot for Dusty to put him in.
     
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  18. Houstunna

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    It's easily arguable the previous situation had more pressure.

    But I understand you wanna ***** about something
     
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    Crazy right. He even PH Castro before Meyers. He literally had a chance to give the young dude a chance in a less pressure environment TODAY.
     
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    Last 30 days haven’t been kind to our ERA.
    Grienke 3.67
    McCullers 3.96
    Valdez 4.44
    Odorizzi 4.64

    We don’t have an elite number 1 on this team. Usually doesn’t translate well come
    Playoff time. Framber was the number 1 last year, doesn’t look the same at this moment.
     
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