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[Official] World Series: Astros vs. Nationals

Discussion in 'Houston Astros' started by Castor27, Oct 22, 2019.

  1. mikol13

    mikol13 Hoo Hoo Hoo Hoosiers!
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    Seen this game 100 times, but this got me pumped up for today. Not that I needed it, but let’s get it.

     
  2. J.R.

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  3. Tfor3

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    Game day peeps. Let's end this.

    We have a chance tonight at having two World Series Championships within 2 yrs!

    Amazing!

    Get it done!
     
  4. CisBuds4U

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    Opener for Verlander? Start first inning with Peacock or Harris then transition to Verlander?
    Peacock/Harris - 1st
    Verlander--2nd-8th
    Osuna-- 9th

    Backup: Joe Smith, Harris/Peacock, Urquidy if he leaves sooner than 8th

    ;)
     
  5. SuraGotMadHops

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    My stomach is in freakin knots already why am I so scared about this game tonight?? I just need somebody to hold me and tell me everything is going to be alright. I want to win tonight so damn bad.

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  6. Tfor3

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    I can't believe you would say something so awful and classless.






















    Kate and 2 sexy friends (like the flash-girls from last game):D
     
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  7. marks0223

    marks0223 2017 and 2022 World Series Champions
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    Verlander has struggled to get a feel for his pitches when he 1st takes the mound, whether that's the 1st inning or 2nd with an opener I don't think it would matter. Hopefully the Nats over swing on a few pitches and those balls in play find gloves instead of grass or the seats.
     
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    LOL at opener for Verlander... No bruh
     
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  10. Plowman

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    I understand. During the Astros reign, my Grandfather's presence has been powerful, the memories thick. They're with us.



    The prospect of clinching the World Series here in Houston.

    As a native Houstonian who grew up making the pilgrimage to the dome, I'm proud...really proud.

    This is a great day for all of us.
     
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  11. Mattician

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    Verlander needs a clean first inning.

    And please give Verlander some run support.
     
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  12. CisBuds4U

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    yeah it wasn't really a serious suggestion but with a strategy that includes using openers, given Verlander's first inning struggles, and the importance of this game, it makes for interesting fodder. I hope Justin busts out of his WS wins slump and does Justin this game. Stoked for Game 6!
     
  13. zeeshan2

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    If the Astros win the World Series it’ll be the first time since 2013 that the WS was clinched at home
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  14. rocketsjudoka

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    This game is going to be tough. I predict the Nats are going to come out very focused and confident. We need mistake free ball especially in the early innings. I get the feeling runs are going to be at a premium with Strasbourg on the mound..
     
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    I could be way off but I feel they (Nats) play tight, nervous and go down early and stay down.
     
  16. right1

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    Sounds like my grandmother, except she was the bigger Astros fan. She used to drag my grandfather to the dome 81 games a year for almost 30 years. They took me to about 50 games a year and it was my escape during an otherwise tumultuous childhood. Needless to say, Astros baseball is in my blood and will always be my first love. It's just a lot more satisfying now that they are the best team in MLB! Ready to close this out tonight and celebrate another World Series win!!
     
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  17. rocketsjudoka

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    I don’t think we can consider this a coronation. The Nats know last game they didn’t have one of their horses. They also know they can beat Verlander and win at Minute Maid.

    I hope we win but if the Stros take this game for granted we’ll have to do it again tomorrow
     
  18. REEKO_HTOWN

    REEKO_HTOWN I'm Rich Biiiiaaatch!

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    I just don't see Verlanader making the same mistakes against the same team again. He's 0-5 in the WS and the law of averages is in his favor just like it was for Yordan. I'm frankly not worried at all. I think the Nats players have mailed it in and their only hope if a shutout gem by Staruss.
     
  19. Hustle Town

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    The bats are back. The Astros will take it back tonight.
     
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  20. rocketsjudoka

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    Coming into this series a lot of people were saying it was over before it began too. I’m not really seeing this Nats team demoralized. This is also a team that staved off elimination before too.
     
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