[Official] Astros @ Angels

Maldonado is then scratched. But it is rare, until lately.

 

Yep... essentially didn't happen the vast, vast majority of the year and has happened a couple of times in the past 4 or so games.

 

The grind is still the grind. End of a long season scratches.

 

Catcher went Gary Sanchez. Thank goodness

 

The only mistake Dusty made was not walking Azorena every PA in game 7. There was no reason to give the hottest batter at that point a chance to hit the HR.

Of course, if Altuve didn't get the yips, the Astros win the series before game 7.

Having said all that. The team overachieved that season. Getting that far in the playoffs was a success.