[Official] Royals @ Astros

My eyes are trained to go directly to the 8/9 hole on these lineup cards. Maldonado Dubon FTW

 

They damn well better win ALL of these games.

 

There's no excuse to not sweep this series. I think a 6-3 finish gets it done provided at least one of those wins is in Seattle.

 

So is Brantley going to play again?

 

I was about to ask the same question. He hasn't played since Sunday—feels like something's going on there.

 

Need a sweep this weekend

 

Couldn’t leave Yainer on the bench. Nope. No way.

Oh…happy birthday Peña.

 

Is "soreness" (per Dusty) better than "discomfort"?

They are facing a lefty today, so...whatever

 

Edit

 

Maybe Brantley can manage the Astros in 2024.

 

This. It is doubtful Brantley is a better hitter versus a LHP than anyone in the OF or DH.

 

I’m so done with Dusty’s daily lineups. Nothing will change and I’m not ducking wasting one ounce on my stress level for this moron. I’m just gonna root for the boys to win and hope Dusty do them right. That mother****er should thank the 2022 bullpen and Chas when his ass retired.

 

It was already reported he has "soreness". Don't be surprised if he's done for the season.

 

We beat Ragans up pretty good recently, this was the lineup (why would you change it?):

Altuve
Bregman
Yordan
Tucker
Abreu
Chas
Diaz
Pena
Dubon

 

I with you, Dusty has sucked the fun out of watching this team because I am constantly annoyed with his lineup choices. It's not exciting when the best foot isn't being put forward. He's hitched his wagon and he will certainly pay the price if things don't work out, remember he said "the city will thank me" when he got questioned about his lineups. I'll remember that, he better hope there's a parade.

 

I would have Yordan in LF with Valdez pitching. Chaz in CF. Diaz DH. This is always assuming Maldy catches Framber.

 

TBD on 9/24 looks like a tough pitcher. I hope the Astros did their scouting report

 

well not exactly something you want to hear