ALCS Game 3 GDT: Astros vs. Red Sox, 10/18/2021 (7:00pm)

[abregmanfan]

I have a good feeling about the game tonight. 

[agentdalecooper]

Won't even try to predict what Urquidy does tonight, but Lord knows he needs to get some innings in. That being said, the lineup should have a field day with E-Rod pitching for the Sox. Even if Urquidy has a rough one, bats should be able to keep pace.

[Ashitaka]

Oct 18, 2021 16:18:45 GMT -6 blcoach8 said:

Oct 18, 2021 16:16:11 GMT -6 Ashitaka said:

About Siri in the lineup, two main thoughts:

1. Siri has a much bigger difference vs. LHP than Chas does. In fact, some of Chas' numbers are worse against LHP, while Siri has crushed them. In particular, Siri has nearly double the line drive percentage vs. LHP than Chas does (27.3% vs. 15.4%). Siri's strikeout rate also dropped massively vs. LHP (23.5% vs LHP and 40.6% vs. RHP), while McCormick saw only a marginal improvement (31.1% vs. LHP and 33.0% vs. RHP).

2. Siri is also the better defender. Urquidy gets less than 35% ground balls so that may be a major factor.

The front office also dives a lot deeper than that. They'll have projections for all the guys vs. all potential pitchers for Dusty to look at. It may be that their data projects Siri significantly better than McCormick against Eduardo Rodriguez specifically, using Trackman and other info that we don't have access to.

Where did you get the idea that Siri is a better defender? He has made mental screwups in CF that has cost us outs.  

To be more precise, I should say he has the better athletic talent on defense than McCormick does. Whether he plays up to that ability is another matter.

Also to be clear, my post wasn't really meant to be a pro-Siri post. Just a couple of thoughts about why the move may have been made. I want Jake out there virtually every night.

[Saint]

Hit well but wrong part of the field, Jose.

[kyledriver1980]

Ok Urquidy match the three up three down.

[Saint]

Good ABs with a couple solid hit balls. They're going to get some runs. Give your offense a chance, Urquidy!

[kyledriver1980]

It is time for Kike to get cold.

[ɮօʀȶǟʐ]

Oct 18, 2021 17:34:00 GMT -6 agentdalecooper said:

Won't even try to predict what Urquidy does tonight, but Lord knows he needs to get some innings in. That being said, the lineup should have a field day with E-Rod pitching for the Sox. Even if Urquidy has a rough one, bats should be able to keep pace.

Welcome to the forum.

[kyledriver1980]

Three pretty lazy outs for Urquidy. I think we score here in the second.

[ɮօʀȶǟʐ]

When was the last time Yordan looked good at the plate?

[Saint]

Not a good start...

[Saint]

Looks like someone jizzed on Verdugo's shoulder.

[kyledriver1980]

Oct 18, 2021 18:39:28 GMT -6 Saint said:

Looks like someone jizzed on Verdugo's shoulder.

Mike Fiers, was that you?!

[Saint]

Ah shit.

[Saint]

Need a ground ball to Jose or Carlos...

[kyledriver1980]

Could use a double play right about now.

[Ashitaka]

Urquidy about to lose this season for us.

[Ashitaka]

Yep, dead.

[unionstation82]

Altuve’s postseason defense is becoming a thing.

[kyledriver1980]

Jose, oh boy.

[Saint]

We're done.

[unionstation82]

LOL

[Ashitaka]

Fun season guys, see you next year.

[Saint]

And I'm out.

[abregmanfan]

Damn.

[koolade2]

Ok how many of you in here wanted Urquidy to start the last game.

[abregmanfan]

Oct 18, 2021 18:55:48 GMT -6 koolade2 said:

Ok how many of you in here wanted Urquidy to start the last game.

Coach......

[Ashitaka]

First time in post-season history a team has 3 grand slams in one series. First time ever, and against us of course.

[kyledriver1980]

We just don’t have the pitching to win this series.

[unionstation82]

Oct 18, 2021 18:56:46 GMT -6 Ashitaka said:

First time in post-season history a team has 3 grand slams in one series. First time ever, and against us of course.

Boy, you know we give away grand slams like candy. Not a shocker. We don’t throw strikes until forced.