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Anything less than 7-2 over the next 9 games is a failure.

Discussion in 'Houston Astros' started by Caltex2, Sep 7, 2023.

  1. Caltex2

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    Time to separate from the pack.
     
  2. RocketManJosh

    RocketManJosh Contributing Member

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    The 3 pitchers that the Padres are throwing against us just pitched 18.2 innings giving up 0 R and only 8 H against a pretty good Phillies team. This is no gimme series
     
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    Pretty good Phillies team? That's one of the hottest offenses in the last 2 months.

    So yeah I could see the Padres sweeping us, ala the Yankees.

    Our 3 worst starters (France appears to have hit a wall).

    If you gave me 2 out of 3 I would take it right now.
     
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    Snell and Lugo both pitched good in their last outings but it was against SF. As for Hill, he lasted 1.1 innings against PHI, giving up 6 earned runs and 2 HR.
     
  5. RocketManJosh

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    I think they are skipping Hill due to the off day and going to Avila who pitched 6.2 IP of 2 hit shutout of PHI. You are correct on the Giants, though .. didnt realize Philly was only a 2 game series. SF considerably less impressive to shut out.

    Winning this series at home would be a great result heading into games against Oak and KC
     
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    So if we go 6-3 and have a 2-3 game lead in the division afterwards, you would consider that a failure?
     
  7. Wulaw Horn

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    Both his statement and yours can be true at the same time. 7-2 is a good and realistic number imo. (Assuming this is the one where we play the pads, Royals and A’s in a row? Then Baltimore, Royals, M’s and DBacks if I remember correctly?
     
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    Both his statement and yours can be true at the same time. 7-2 is a good and realistic number imo. (Assuming this is the one where we play the pads, Royals and A’s in a row? Then Baltimore, Royals, M’s and DBacks if I remember correctly?
     
  9. IBTL

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    Let's pray about this.
     
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    7-2? Anything other than 9-0 means someone should get fired right away, and it's most likely Dusty's fault...that senile manager.

    /s(?)
     
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  11. No Worries

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    I am thinking that 10 and -1 is the real bar for success.
     
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    This thread is Dusty’s fault
     
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    They’ve won 10 of their last 14. Over those 10 wins they’re averaging 11 runs per game. Not shabby.
     
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    This thread is a

    FAILURE
     
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    From here to the end of season, scoring less than 10 runs a game means Dusty has to go!!!
     
  16. Pipedream

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    Actually, anything less than their best is a felony. Love it or leave it.
     
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  17. Houstunna

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    Astros are under pressure
     
  18. Caltex2

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    So far so good, on to the Ahhh's.
     
  19. mvpcrossxover

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    already 2 losses.

    no bueno
     
  20. RussE

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    Or get unseparated.
     

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