Series Thread: Rangers Host the Astros for Three Games September 4-6

[saddles]

Is Scherzer still pitching?

As far as I know, he is.

 

[fanman8825]

What are we looking at tonight? Do we get shut out 8-0?

Scherzer pitches well and goes at least 6. I say we have a small lead going into the 7th and then after that we will have to put on our seatbelts.

 

[Senator_fan]

If the Kluber trade never happened, then Clase would be the closer and Ragans would still be a Ranger, it’s as simple as that. Cascade effect.
Trading 2 guys with huge potential in their 20’s for 2 aging guys in their 30’s. Dumb.

 

[Senator_fan]

Tonight’s game is biggest of the season. With a loss it’s 3 behind Astros and with their easier schedule the division is out. Battle for a wild card maybe.

 

[WastinSomeTime]

Tonight’s game is biggest of the season. With a loss it’s 3 behind Astros and with their easier schedule the division is out. Battle for a wild card maybe.

I think it's a battle for the wild card regardless. We have multiple games with Seattle and Toronto and both have struggled through what was supposed to be an easier part of their schedule. Houston has an easier schedule.

 

[BULLPEN FAILURE]

Everything matters whether you are in the pennant race or not.
Team development and learning still can and should occur

Are you suggesting just forfeit the remaining games?

Of course not, that's a ridiculous question.

I was simply pointing out that who we play the rest of the way is inconsequential.

 

[scotsman1948]

Tonight’s game is biggest of the season. With a loss it’s 3 behind Astros and with their easier schedule the division is out. Battle for a wild card maybe.

Battle for wild card not

 

[BULLPEN FAILURE]

Tonight’s game is biggest of the season. With a loss it’s 3 behind Astros and with their easier schedule the division is out. Battle for a wild card maybe.

Hate to tell you this, but they could win tonight 21-3 and it's still a battle for the wild card with them.

You can't go 6-14 during the most crucial stretch and expect to be anything other than a wild card team at best.

 

[WastinSomeTime]

Of course not, that's a ridiculous question.

I was simply pointing out that who we play the rest of the way is inconsequential.

Can't agree with that.

 

[BULLPEN FAILURE]

Can't agree with that.

This team will get embarrassed against every other team playing in the postseason. This team would get embarrassed playing Oakland right now.

 

[saddles]

 

[WastinSomeTime]

This team will get embarrassed against every other team playing in the postseason. This team would get embarrassed playing Oakland right now.

I can understand that thought process but with 4 games against Toronto and 7 with Seattle I am not ready to throw in the towel just yet.

 

[Senator_fan]

Battle for wild card not

Maybe, maybe not.

 

[Senator_fan]

Hate to tell you this, but they could win tonight 21-3 and it's still a battle for the wild card with them.

You can't go 6-14 during the most crucial stretch and expect to be anything other than a wild card team at best.

September records.
Astros 2-3
Mariners 1-4
Rangers 1-4

Nobody even playing .500 yet. Not giving up yet. Too early.

 

[saddles]

I think it's over.

There is something really wrong in that clubhouse.

 

[saddles]

Evan Carter with 2 hits and a walk today.

 

[WastinSomeTime]

September records.
Astros 2-3
Mariners 1-4
Rangers 1-4

Nobody even playing .500 yet. Not giving up yet. Too early.

That's what I was alluding to. The Mariners are kind of choking yoo.

 

[Kelleyman]

I think it's over.

There is something really wrong in that clubhouse.

not everything though. Can’t believe Scherzer is issue. Seen bad culture win too.

Maybe too much emphasis on clubhouse culture
But yeah conversely may need someone to lay the hammer down or loosen thr tension. I sure don’t have the answers.
Not ready to write it off though

 

[saddles]

That's what I was alluding to. The Mariners are kind of choking yoo.

True, we are 1-4 and the Mariners are too. We are also 4-14. Without the way we ended August, I wouldn't call 1-4 choking. To me it is the 4-14 that says we are choking.

 

[DT LUNA]

True, we are 1-4 and the Mariners are too. We are also 4-14. Without the way we ended August, I wouldn't call 1-4 choking. To me it is the 4-14 that says we are choking.

Essentialy we have no offense from the OF. Missing Jung does not help. Heim has not been himself after injury. Other than Lowe Semien and Seager you have little offense unless Garver is playing. The bench is awful. How do you win with that?