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  1. Castor27

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    Please limit talk in this thread to this series. Other topics should be discussed in the appropriate threads. Play-by-play is not allowed. If you need that, there are other places to find it. Political discussions belong in the D&D forum not in here. All games are broadcast on Space City Network unless otherwise noted.

    8-2 Shane Baz (R) vs. Yusei Kikuchi (L) 7:10 MLBN (out-of-market only)

    8-3 Zack Littell (R) vs. Ronel Blanco (R) 6:15 FOX only

    8-4 TBD vs. Spencer Arrighetti (R) 1:10
     
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  2. IdStrosfan

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    Time to put it in gear.

    Sweep would be nice, need 2 out of 3.

    Mostly we need some run production from someone in the 6-9 spots.

    I would like to see Leon start at least 2 of these games so we can start to see if he can give the team a Joey-like jolt of energy.
     
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    Sweep
     
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    By which team?
     
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    Let’s go Kikuchi.
     
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    A sweep would offset the bs from last series.

    Astros have been moving backwards the past 2 weeks. Move forward.
     
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    Good opportunity to give Meyers and Peña a 2nd consecutive day off by starting Leon and Dubón. Hopefully it gets them a mental breather.
     
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    I would not be opposed to this

    My only objection is that Dubon was, literally, the worst hitter on the team ( with 35+ PAs) in July and only Joey had worse K%. Dubon probably needs a rest more than anyone else. But he shouldn't be an everyday starter anyway.
     
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    I guess we find out what Yusei Kikuchi has got, or not.
     
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    He'll be pumped. Quality start!
     
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    Start Leon
     
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    I'm not saying he's the answer and suddenly going to add an .800 OPS bat to the lineup ( but it's possible)

    But here are the OF since Tucker got hurt.

    Since June 3rd
    McCormick .676 = 89 wRC+
    Cabbage .650 = 82
    Dubon .629 = 75
    Meyers .605 = 70
    Loperfido .566= 61

    July
    McCormick .547 = 61
    Meyers .542 = 51
    Loperfido .524 = 47
    Dubon .522 = 43
    Cabbage .408 = 14

    This team can't win with no outfielders producing.
     
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    Let's pray about this a bit. I feel 2 out of 3 victories INCOMING for the Astros! Kikuchi pitches to the tune of 2 runs over 6 innings today.
     
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    That being said, I would really like a sweep. As others have mentioned, we've really come back down to Earth after having a really good 20+ game stretch for a while there. Granted, it hasn't hurt us in terms of falling like 5 GB or anything, but we need a strong series and to continue that after this series as well.
     
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    Its time to step on the gas, we need a sweep and our offense needs to score some dam runs
     
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    How about outscoring the Rays...is that so hard?
     
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    Rays 18-10 second best record in AL vs LHP
     
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    *clap clap*
     
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    That is completely pathetic and no answers other than minor leaguers or McCormick surprise us. Myers is just too streaky. If Tucker doesn’t come back soon, I don’t think we make the playoffs.
     
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