Series Thread: Texas Rangers vs. Houston Astros in the 2023 ALCS October 15-23

[Drasci]

And we will. I used to think I couldn't hate anyone more that Steinbrenner's Yankees and then it was the Angels but the Astros have taken that spot by a landslide.

yes, when they cheated in 2017 they became unpleasant

 

[scotsman1948]

I think Max goes 5 innings.

I have no idea what Bochy has in mind, after that. I am not sure he knows. I think that is why he has not named a starting pitcher for Game 4. It makes sense to go with Dunning in Game 4, but who knows. It made sense to go with anyone but Chapman today.

Chapman deserves the Stratton treatment, that I am not sure Stratton deserves.

Think he’s trying to judge the situation 1 game at a time so he’s only naming the starter for it and seeing how things play out. If Scherzer can only go 4 he may have to change who he utilizes for 5 thru 7 or 8. If Scherzer can go 5, Bochy and Maddux may go with a different pitcher. And that could affect Thursday’s starter

 

[Kelleyman]

I think Max goes 5 innings.

I think this is Bochys magic number is five innings. If we have a lead I think Heaney comes in depending upon the batter
If behind maybe we got to Teen. I think they may be trying to save Dunning for game 4

We might get our first Stratton sighting tomorrow
Or maybe Gray unless he is opener game 4

 

[saddles]

I think this is Bochys magic number is five innings. If we have a lead I think Heaney comes in depending upon the batter
If behind maybe we got to Teen. I think they may be trying to save Dunning for game 4

We might get our first Stratton sighting tomorrow
Or maybe Gray unless he is opener game 4

Bradford would make a lot of sense to come in for Scherzer. Then use Heaney late in the game.

At this point it does make the most sense to start Dunning in Game 4. The only thing I think could change that, is if Scherer leaves due to injury in the first couple of innings. Although, Gray and Bradford could take care of that.

 

[WastinSomeTime]

Bradford would make a lot of sense to come in for Scherzer. Then use Heaney late in the game.

At this point it does make the most sense to start Dunning in Game 4. The only thing I think could change that, is if Scherer leaves due to injury in the first couple of innings. Although, Gray and Bradford could take care of that.

I'm not sure how much to trust Gray to pitch well.

 

[Kelleyman]

Bradford would make a lot of sense to come in for Scherzer. Then use Heaney late in the game.

At this point it does make the most sense to start Dunning in Game 4. The only thing I think could change that, is if Scherer leaves due to injury in the first couple of innings. Although, Gray and Bradford could take care of that.

Yes i like your suggestion re Bradford better. Just wonder if they put a lefty Iin first depending on batter

 

[saddles]

Yes i like your suggestion re Bradford better. Just wonder if they put a lefty Iin first depending on batter

In 9 innings against the Astros this year, Bradford has a 2.00 ERA. 8 hits, 0 walks and 7 strikeouts.

 

[armadillooutlaw]

In 9 innings against the Astros this year, Bradford has a 2.00 ERA. 8 hits, 0 walks and 7 strikeouts.

Bradford has been excellent.

 

[fanman8825]

Abreu, yes. Pressly, no. He’s a soft-tossing junkballer who is prone to getting lit up. He’s one of the weaker parts of their pen. Neris, Montero, and Abreu are all tough as nails.

Abreu, yes. Pressly, no. He’s a soft-tossing junkballer who is prone to getting lit up. He’s one of the weaker parts of their pen. Neris, Montero, and Abreu are all tough as nails.

I think after you face the hard throwers like Montero and Abreu Presley can throw you off with his curve and junk. Your right about the other guys and I see Abreu closing for Houston next year

 

[fanman8825]

Some bad chases by Jing and Adolis
Lowe not doing anything

Need to look for their pitches more.
Maybe some home cooking will help

They definitely need to be more patient especially Jung with low and away slider

 

[fanman8825]

I will be there in person, so if things don’t go well, it will likely be my fault.

It would be nice to get a 8-3 game with no high stress in the 8th and 9th innings

 

[fanman8825]

I think this is Bochys magic number is five innings. If we have a lead I think Heaney comes in depending upon the batter
If behind maybe we got to Teen. I think they may be trying to save Dunning for game 4

We might get our first Stratton sighting tomorrow
Or maybe Gray unless he is opener game 4

I think it’s important that we get a lead on Houston early. The guys just need to be patient with Javier. He can get rattled at times

 

[armadillooutlaw]

It would be nice to get a 8-3 game with no high stress in the 8th and 9th innings

Christian Javier has had a very mediocre season and can be had, so the good guys SHOULD be able to put up some runs again like they did against poor Valdez.

 

[Nightcrawler]

Stoked to get the first 2. Although, Asstros are probably the best road team in MLB so we still have a long way to go. Would be nice to get game 3 and really take the wind out of their sails.

 

[armadillooutlaw]

Stoked to get the first 2. Although, Asstros are probably the best road team in MLB so we still have a long way to go. Would be nice to get game 3 and really take the wind out of their sails.

The big thing is how lopsided of a matchup Javier vs a healthy Scherzer is.

 

[WastinSomeTime]

They definitely need to be more patient especially Jung with low and away slider

Jung was even a mess on defense on two simple grounder. One he whiffed on and another he almost lost it making a force out at 3rd.

 

[saddles]

 

[fanman8825]

Jung was even a mess on defense on two simple grounder. One he whiffed on and another he almost lost it making a force out at 3rd.

That was Jung’s worse game overall that I have seen. I like his bat but he needs to lay off those low and way outside pitches

 

[WastinSomeTime]

I know Bochy likes to go with veterans at times but here's a thought. If he finds it that big a deal to not play Carter against left handed pitching, which I don't agree with but I understand it, I wish he would put Duran in instead.

 

[scotsman1948]

I know Bochy likes to go with veterans at times but here's a thought. If he finds it that big a deal to not play Carter against left handed pitching, which I don't agree with but I understand it, I wish he would put Duran in instead.

Duran is not on the active roster