1. Welcome! Please take a few seconds to create your free account to post threads, make some friends, remove a few ads while surfing and much more. ClutchFans has been bringing fans together to talk Houston Sports since 1996. Join us!

[Official] Astros vs. Yankees ALCS

Discussion in 'Houston Astros' started by Castor27, Oct 12, 2019.

  1. BigM

    BigM Contributing Member

    Joined:
    Jul 1, 2001
    Messages:
    17,969
    Likes Received:
    13,116
    Right. But before the rain delay, game 6 was a 3pm opener. At least they pushed that back.
     
  2. Nick

    Nick Contributing Member

    Joined:
    Feb 28, 1999
    Messages:
    47,916
    Likes Received:
    14,156
    No. There were always 2 times for game 6. They would have played an afternoon game if there was an NLCS game 7... otherwise, it’s a night game.
     
    BigM likes this.
  3. J.R.

    J.R. Member

    Joined:
    Jun 30, 2008
    Messages:
    106,788
    Likes Received:
    154,648
  4. bobrek

    bobrek Politics belong in the D & D

    Joined:
    Sep 16, 1999
    Messages:
    36,288
    Likes Received:
    26,638
    Harris had three really bad games last year. He gave up 10 runs in 1.1 innings. Take away those three games and his stats are similar to this year.
     
    BigM likes this.
  5. YOLO

    YOLO Member

    Joined:
    Apr 16, 2012
    Messages:
    46,475
    Likes Received:
    44,653
    having players avoid taking red eyes would make much more sense than starting a game 4 hrs later
     
    BigM likes this.
  6. Nick

    Nick Contributing Member

    Joined:
    Feb 28, 1999
    Messages:
    47,916
    Likes Received:
    14,156
    Better win at least one of them.

    The Yankees winning both and coming back to Houston 3-2 will feel much different than last year when they were coming back to Houston up 3-2.
     
    desihooper likes this.
  7. BigM

    BigM Contributing Member

    Joined:
    Jul 1, 2001
    Messages:
    17,969
    Likes Received:
    13,116
    That makes sense.
     
  8. SuraGotMadHops

    Joined:
    Nov 10, 2009
    Messages:
    5,537
    Likes Received:
    5,839
    Ah ok, I understand. I can see that, but having a day game after a night game would also present its own issues. No matter how you slice it having to wedge in 4 games due to a postponement is going to make things difficult on the players. Just blame NY for not building a new Yankee Stadium with a damn roof.
     
  9. BigM

    BigM Contributing Member

    Joined:
    Jul 1, 2001
    Messages:
    17,969
    Likes Received:
    13,116
    I don’t work for MLB.
     
  10. count_dough-ku

    count_dough-ku Contributing Member

    Joined:
    May 19, 2002
    Messages:
    17,512
    Likes Received:
    8,878
    Well I guess Hinch is going for it. I respect that, but the Astros could be screwed in Game 6 if they don't take one of the next two in Yankee Stadium.
     
    Handles likes this.
  11. CinematicFusion

    Joined:
    Jun 20, 2018
    Messages:
    2,589
    Likes Received:
    2,497
    Astros announced Greinke game 4, Verlander game 5.

    I’m good with that if Greinke wins. If he loses, fly Verlander out for game 6 and pitch Urquidy game 5.
     
  12. Nick

    Nick Contributing Member

    Joined:
    Feb 28, 1999
    Messages:
    47,916
    Likes Received:
    14,156
    They played day games after night games all season.

    travel days usually do feature early games, especially if both teams need to travel.
     
    Buck Turgidson likes this.
  13. snowconeman22

    snowconeman22 Member

    Joined:
    Oct 7, 2008
    Messages:
    14,051
    Likes Received:
    15,997
    True , but I mean there’s FaceTime and Skype right ?
     
  14. YOLO

    YOLO Member

    Joined:
    Apr 16, 2012
    Messages:
    46,475
    Likes Received:
    44,653
    lol well obviously. just saying
     
    BigM likes this.
  15. The Beard

    The Beard Contributing Member

    Joined:
    Oct 31, 2012
    Messages:
    10,278
    Likes Received:
    5,452
    I like how Hinch is doing it better, if I have to start Urquidy in a game, much better for that to be a home game than a game in Yankee stadium.
     
  16. AstrosRockets1818

    Joined:
    Apr 3, 2019
    Messages:
    775
    Likes Received:
    1,091
    And I was right as usual
     
  17. YOLO

    YOLO Member

    Joined:
    Apr 16, 2012
    Messages:
    46,475
    Likes Received:
    44,653
    they do that during the regular season all year long. that's what happens in the weekend games in houston.
     
  18. Nick

    Nick Contributing Member

    Joined:
    Feb 28, 1999
    Messages:
    47,916
    Likes Received:
    14,156
    It’s already set at this point.

    while I initially thought what you were thinking, I also respect that these pitchers do need to know more than one day ahead of time as to when exactly they’re pitching.

    Verlander now preparing to pitch Friday. Asking him to Stay or switch to Saturday depending on a result of a game that is likely ending at midnight eastern time is a little difficult.
     
  19. donkeypunch

    donkeypunch Contributing Member

    Joined:
    Dec 8, 2013
    Messages:
    19,409
    Likes Received:
    21,916
    You would risk going down 2-3 and have Verlander pitch game 6, rather than have Verlander trying to win a pivotal game 5 if Greinke loses?
     
    The Beard likes this.
  20. AstrosRockets1818

    Joined:
    Apr 3, 2019
    Messages:
    775
    Likes Received:
    1,091
    Then Cole would pitch on short rest in game 6 if facing elimination.

    Again I don’t see how hard any of this is.
     
    Buck Turgidson likes this.

Share This Page

  • About ClutchFans

    Since 1996, ClutchFans has been loud and proud covering the Houston Rockets, helping set an industry standard for team fan sites. The forums have been a home for Houston sports fans as well as basketball fanatics around the globe.

  • Support ClutchFans!

    If you find that ClutchFans is a valuable resource for you, please consider becoming a Supporting Member. Supporting Members can upload photos and attachments directly to their posts, customize their user title and more. Gold Supporters see zero ads!


    Upgrade Now