Some perspective: Balls in play (B.i.p)*: Hou 18, KC 26 B.i.p 100+ MPH: Hou 9 (50%), KC 2 (7.7%) B.i.p xAVG .300+: Hou 11 (61%), KC 12 (46%) actual hits on B.i.p x.300+: Hou 2/10, KC 8/11 total hits: Hou 3, KC 9 * I excluded the sacrifice bunts 8th inning was a microcosm of the entire game: Caratini: 104.1 MPH 1b w/ .620 xAVG Smith: 105.2 MPH GIDP w/ .610 xAVG Meyers: 102.5 MPH line out w/ .660 xAVG
Altuve not going to get many days off this year again... its irresponsible even before the days of "load management".
Is Rodgers injured from getting hit in the hand because F having Dubon in the lineup again when we have offensive issues.
Today we're facing a 33yo, 13-year vet that's currently 0-3, 4.15 ERA (career 3.91) a whip of 1.31(career of 1.28) so O/U for hits and runs? I got 8 hits and 4 runs, we win 4-1, break the norm.
Dang hitting coach needs to be doing his job Hasn't anyone told our hitter not to hit the ball right at the defenders !?
Oh great, another game starting Dubon. We need to get Rodgers going, he has upside / Dubie has zero upside. Zero!!
I don't like Smith not being in the lineup. He's had some of the better ABs on the team as he has gotten consistent playing time. Smith playing time should be priority over Dezenzo imo if that's what it's coming down to. Especially with the offense struggling.
