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Post by Saint on Oct 14, 2018 21:08:51 GMT -6
I have a feeling that gets Altuve going. Getting an RBI hit off an elite closer has got to be a confidence booster.
I think we see vintage Keuchel Tuesday also. Call me an optimist.
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Post by Saint on Oct 14, 2018 21:09:46 GMT -6
That seems a bit extreme. I don’t think it is extreme at all. This was hardly the first game the team has lost due to AJ sitting on his hands and doing nothing while his pitcher was bludgeoned by the opposing team. This is not the time to be throwing away games in an effort to be nice and show your pitcher that you believe in him. It's the ALCS for crying out loud. Well, we sure won a lot of games with his style. Whatever it is, I hope it keeps happening. |
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Post by olpapa on Oct 14, 2018 21:09:51 GMT -6
I have a feeling that gets Altuve going. Getting an RBI hit off an elite closer has got to be a confidence booster. I think we see vintage Keuchel Tuesday also. Call me an optimist. Your an optimist. |
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Post by Saint on Oct 14, 2018 21:10:57 GMT -6
At the end of the day, the defense gave up two runs it normally doesn't. Otherwise it's a tie ballgame still.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 14, 2018 21:14:40 GMT -6
And honestly..... Who here really thought we would go 11-0 in this thing?
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Post by Saint on Oct 14, 2018 21:19:24 GMT -6
And don't forget the freak ball rolling on top of the wall that let another run in. Just not our day.
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Post by unionstation82 on Oct 14, 2018 21:21:58 GMT -6
I have a feeling that gets Altuve going. Getting an RBI hit off an elite closer has got to be a confidence booster. I think we see vintage Keuchel Tuesday also. Call me an optimist. Both are plausible, but I believe more in the former. |
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Post by unionstation82 on Oct 14, 2018 21:22:37 GMT -6
And don't forget the freak ball rolling on top of the wall that let another run in. Just not our day. How was that not a ground rule double? |
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Post by Saint on Oct 14, 2018 21:25:12 GMT -6
And don't forget the freak ball rolling on top of the wall that let another run in. Just not our day. How was that not a ground rule double? No idea. |
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Post by m240 on Oct 14, 2018 21:44:50 GMT -6
And don't forget the freak ball rolling on top of the wall that let another run in. Just not our day. How was that not a ground rule double? Cuz the ump said so |
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Post by blcoach8 on Oct 14, 2018 22:05:08 GMT -6
I'm still pro Hinch. Not all decisions will pay off. Sometimes you just get beat. Sometimes the players can’t win in spite of him. This was one of those times. The main thing Hinch did that I disagreed with was putting Rondon on the roster and then using him at the wrong time. For some reason, Cole has a history of giving up runs as soon as our offense gets the lead. He was lucky to get out of the first by only giving up two, Then, as soon as we take the lead, he gives it all back and we basically lose the game in the third inning. AJ had McHugh warming up and why he left Cole in the game is something I would like to hear from him. We failed to take advantage of too many opportunities. I wish I had some confidence in Keuchel against Boston, but, I just don't |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 14, 2018 22:11:28 GMT -6
Sometimes the players can’t win in spite of him. This was one of those times. The main thing Hinch did that I disagreed with was putting Rondon on the roster and then using him at the wrong time. Really thought Cole should have been yanked when things started unraveling in the 3rd. Clipboard fails to see when opponents are crushing the ball at will. |
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Post by blcoach8 on Oct 14, 2018 22:12:33 GMT -6
The main thing Hinch did that I disagreed with was putting Rondon on the roster and then using him at the wrong time. Really thought Cole should have been yanked when things started unraveling in the 3rd. Clipboard fails to see when opponents are crushing the ball at will. He should have pulled him when he had McHugh warming up. Bringing Rondon is was also a mistake. |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 14, 2018 22:16:40 GMT -6
vs Boston in the ALDS last year Keuchel went 5.2 innings, 1 run and 7 ks, 3 hits. He can do it again
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Post by blcoach8 on Oct 14, 2018 22:20:50 GMT -6
vs Boston in the ALDS last year Keuchel went 5.2 innings, 1 run and 7 ks, 3 hits. He can do it again If he does that, we will be fine. |
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Post by astrosdoug on Oct 15, 2018 4:58:06 GMT -6
This team needs the day off to heal up from a couple of very rough and tumble games in BOS.
Bregman had to have played with a pretty big bruise on his arm, and Marwin of course knocked himself silly on the Monster.
Maldonado should probably not catch McCullers again -- it's a job for B-Mac only.
Springer needs to stop giving the opponent easy, one-pitch outs.
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Post by m240 on Oct 15, 2018 6:27:23 GMT -6
After everything is said and done we walk out of Boston with a split. Now we need to win both games in Houston and then we will be in real good shape. The roof will be closed and the noise will be intense.
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Post by thomasj13 on Oct 15, 2018 6:41:14 GMT -6
After everything is said and done we walk out of Boston with a split. Now we need to win both games in Houston and then we will be in real good shape. The roof will be closed and the noise will be intense. If the Astros comeback to win all the home games, then they will be in really good shape...(they comeback for 3). |
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Post by astrosdoug on Oct 15, 2018 6:53:15 GMT -6
Sale's health is looking questionable (he went to the hospital and won't travel with his team to Houston) so that must create some extra bit of advantage for the Astros.
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Post by olpapa on Oct 15, 2018 7:11:05 GMT -6
Sometimes the players can’t win in spite of him. This was one of those times. The main thing Hinch did that I disagreed with was putting Rondon on the roster and then using him at the wrong time. I wish I had some confidence in Keuchel against Boston, but, I just don't Rondon is a wasted roster spot. The way he has pitched lately I’m not sure there is a right time to use him. Maybe batting practice? I hope the ump behind HP for game 3 has a generous strike zone. If he calls a tight zone, it could get very ugly very fast for Keuchel. |
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Post by olpapa on Oct 15, 2018 7:26:15 GMT -6
Maldonado should probably not catch McCullers again -- it's a job for B-Mac only. Hinch really doesn’t have a good option at catcher. Neither guy is much of a hitter. If he plays McCann, Boston will steal the extra bases. If he plays Maldanado the runners will get the extra bases when a pitch bounces in the dirt. If Maldonado’s inning from hell gets inside our pitchers’ heads, they could be afraid to throw the sharp breaking pitches low and away. Not a good situation. |
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Post by unionstation82 on Oct 15, 2018 7:29:40 GMT -6
Sometimes the players can’t win in spite of him. This was one of those times. The main thing Hinch did that I disagreed with was putting Rondon on the roster and then using him at the wrong time. For some reason, Cole has a history of giving up runs as soon as our offense gets the lead. He was lucky to get out of the first by only giving up two, Then, as soon as we take the lead, he gives it all back and we basically lose the game in the third inning. AJ had McHugh warming up and why he left Cole in the game is something I would like to hear from him. We failed to take advantage of too many opportunities. I wish I had some confidence in Keuchel against Boston, but, I just don't I’d rather Rondon extend a deficit than blow a lead. |
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Post by unionstation82 on Oct 15, 2018 7:31:08 GMT -6
The main thing Hinch did that I disagreed with was putting Rondon on the roster and then using him at the wrong time. I wish I had some confidence in Keuchel against Boston, but, I just don't Rondon is a wasted roster spot. The way he has pitched lately I’m not sure there is a right time to use him. Maybe batting practice? I hope the ump behind HP for game 3 has a generous strike zone. If he calls a tight zone, it could get very ugly very fast for Keuchel. I’m still bummed that they benched Straw. He’s a strong pinch runner, which could come into play this series. Kemp and Marisnick aren’t as good at steals. Straw is also a capable defender. |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 15, 2018 7:57:56 GMT -6
After everything is said and done we walk out of Boston with a split. Now we need to win both games in Houston and then we will be in real good shape. The roof will be closed and the noise will be intense. If the Astros comeback to win all the home games, then they will be in really good shape...(they comeback for 3). I hope they win all 3. If they win 2 of 3 then they would have 2 chances to win a game at Fenway (which I think they can do). Gotta take at least 2 at home though! |
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Post by blcoach8 on Oct 15, 2018 8:32:08 GMT -6
Sale's health is looking questionable (he went to the hospital and won't travel with his team to Houston) so that must create some extra bit of advantage for the Astros. I thought something was wrong with Sale from the start of the game. I assumed it was physical, but, now it appears he had a stomach issue., |
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Post by blcoach8 on Oct 15, 2018 8:33:56 GMT -6
The main thing Hinch did that I disagreed with was putting Rondon on the roster and then using him at the wrong time. I wish I had some confidence in Keuchel against Boston, but, I just don't Rondon is a wasted roster spot. The way he has pitched lately I’m not sure there is a right time to use him. Maybe batting practice? I hope the ump behind HP for game 3 has a generous strike zone. If he calls a tight zone, it could get very ugly very fast for Keuchel. I wanted Straw to remain on the roster......Rondon has been horrible, and, him being put back nn the roster makes it appear than Hinch gave in to is pouting because he has another year ion his contract. |
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Post by m240 on Oct 15, 2018 8:50:16 GMT -6
After everything is said and done we walk out of Boston with a split. Now we need to win both games in Houston and then we will be in real good shape. The roof will be closed and the noise will be intense. If the Astros comeback to win all the home games, then they will be in really good shape...(they comeback for 3). Oops |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 15, 2018 8:53:32 GMT -6
Rondon is a wasted roster spot. The way he has pitched lately I’m not sure there is a right time to use him. Maybe batting practice? I hope the ump behind HP for game 3 has a generous strike zone. If he calls a tight zone, it could get very ugly very fast for Keuchel. I’m still bummed that they benched Straw. He’s a strong pinch runner, which could come into play this series. Kemp and Marisnick aren’t as good at steals. Straw is also a capable defender. Same here, for the only reason he is the only "super reliable" stolen base threat were have. I can almost guarantee we will be in that scenario (need) before the end of the series. |
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Post by ɮօʀȶǟʐ on Oct 15, 2018 8:54:03 GMT -6
It'd be awesome for them to seal the deal in front of the home fans. Champagne showers at MMP > champagne showers at Boston.
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Post by cajunstros on Oct 15, 2018 9:27:32 GMT -6
I’m thinking they may need to move Bregman up in the order, at least in front of Springer. The Red Sox are not going to let him get anything to hit. He just missed it yesterday off of Kimbrel. Move Altuve back into the 3 hole. He may get better pitches to hit if both Springer and Bregman are on the bases.
As for the pitching, I think we are in ALOT better shape than the Sox. That bullpen is going to be taxed at least for game 3 and definitely for the 4+. Cole wasn’t terrible, but he was a little off.
There is a reason that Mookie is probably going to win the MVP. I wouldn’t be opposed to giving him the Bregman treatment. It seems like the amount of walks are minimizing Bregman’s ability to take advantage of the mistake pitches.
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