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[Official] Astros @ Orioles

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

  1. Elienator

    Elienator Member

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    I understand the intuition on the few games, but that isn't what the data I've seen shows.

    A big part of lineups that include Maldy/Kessigner/Dubon is a roster construction / injury issue. If your two catchers are Maldy and Diaz and across 1B/DH you don't have great options, Maldy is going to play a significant amount whether he sucks or not. The lineup that people thought would mash, scored the fewest runs in the series. There is a lot in baseball beyond manager decisions.
     
  2. Bobbythegreat

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    Chaz over Meyers and it's a dub today
     
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  3. Chasing_Chase

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    Good series, fought hard. JV day tomorrow.
     
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  4. TMackin713

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    Loved the fight until the last AB. I think if we pull brown after 6, we win this game.
     
  5. Puppet Master

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    Listen, Astros put pressure on you

    I see another championship series

    Hopefully world series but we'll see

    Nothing but positive energy
     
  6. astros123

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    why not pitch hit for jon there baffles my mind. just dumb mistakes like that make you lose respect for dusty over time
     
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  7. Scarface281

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    they fought back well. we still have a series against the rangers so keep it under 3 games astros and yall will be good.

    but they are never out of it. on tuesday when I turned the TV on and they were down 6-1, I decided to watch because you know they can make a comeback. on to the next one
     
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  8. Houstunna

    Houstunna Mr Graphix
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    Brown lost this game for us

    Half the staff needs load management
     
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  9. HeyBudLetsParty

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    This one is 100% on Dusty for not protecting his young arm, he should’ve been out of there after a quality start
     
  10. tmacfor35

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    Man.. Astros an inch from tying the game. Urias with some ridiculous save.

    They got the breaks.

    I will tell you what though. Baltimore probably wants nothing to do with Houston in the playoffs.

    Feels like Baltimore had the luck bounce their way a few times. If that evens out, I think Houston wins pretty easy in a 7 game series.
     
  11. TMackin713

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    Totally agree. I think our experience is very scary for a team like the O’s
     
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  12. Crystal Palace Astro

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    Great effort at the end. On we go.
     
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  13. Mashing

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    Hit the ball well all game, but credit the Orioles.. they played great defense. Luck was not on our side this day.
     
  14. Yordan The Great

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    Good Ole stupid Dusty.

    Same song, different game, tries to get that 7th inning out of his young pitchers. Only Framber and JV should be afforded that. After it's backfired so many times, he still hasn't learned his lesson?

    Jesus.

    And then you don't bring in Abreu to pinch hit. Of course you don't.
     
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  15. J_Hunter_1977

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    Singleton isn't going to be who we hope he will be.
     
  16. Mr.Scarface

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    god, you are dumbass.
     
  17. Houstunna

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    It's tough going in needing a sweep though
     
  18. mvpcrossxover

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    I can't believe Diaz's hit didn't get past them........
     
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  19. roxallways

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    Going into the series most would be fine with 2 out of 3. What hurts is the split in NY. Gotta keep going and take care of business against the Angels.
     
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    Really wanted a grand slam for Singleton.
    Urias was annoying af/
     

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