This is actually a key decision by Dusty. Whoever is the Game 3 starter would be lined up to start Game 1 of the World Series if the Astros advance. Barring a sweep, Verlander would go in Game 5 and there's only 3 days of rest between that and the World Series.
I hate thinking like that. @Buck Turgidson chime in please. Do u like this set up for next series when u haven’t done **** yet ?
I did say "if" they advance. I'm not assuming anything. But this compressed schedule of the postseason prevents a Verlander Game 1 start(again, barring an ALCS sweep). Thankfully he would be able to go in Game 2.
not hating on your thoughts. I just think it’s weird how dusty does stuff like this. reason why he doesn’t have a ring. Let’s win game 2.
nobody knows if dusty is actually thinking that. LMJ vs Cole is more likely than not going to be saturday's matchup. don't automatically take someone else's thoughts and plant them in dusty's head lol
It is also a reason you might put Alvarez at DH for this game. He has less experience with the wind affecting the ball flight.
I personally pitch McCullers game 3 and Javier Game 4, leaving Verlander, Framber and McCullers lined up to start the WS WHEN we sweep the Yankees in 4.
~Please tell me the little sisters of the poor soccer team isn't playing and taking priority over the Astros Playoff game broadcast on 790 tonight.~ ~sarcasm~
These videos are so good. The coordination of the action with the music is top notch and always gets me amped up.