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[Official] Astros @ Athletics

Discussion in 'Houston Astros' started by Castor27, Aug 17, 2018.

  1. Castor27

    Castor27 Moderator
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    All series talk goes in here. Non series talk goes somewhere else. No PBP, that can be found from other sources if you need it. All games are broadcast on AT&T Sports SW unless otherwise noted.

    8-17 Charlie Morton (R) vs. Edwin Jackson (R) 9:05 MLBN (out-of-market only)

    8-18 Dallas Keuchel (L) vs. Trevor Cahill (R) 3:05

    8-19 Justin Verlander (R) vs. Sean Manaea (L) 3:05
     
  2. Mattician

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    Have to win at least two. Best case scenario is a sweep.
     
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  3. Astrodome

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    Step on their necks.
     
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  4. RockFanFirst

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    Time to bring back that championship mettle from last season. Enough messing around...these pesky A's need to be put in their place. They're kind of like the 2015 Astros team...good, but not quite ready.
     
  5. Joe Joe

    Joe Joe Go Stros!
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    West Coast games...
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  7. desihooper

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    Biggest series of the year to date. The Astros have hit well in Oakland and Seattle, I hope they packed their hitting sticks and the pitchers use this as a post-season audition!!

    WWW

    Go 'stros!!
     
  8. HTM

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    Excited to get Springer back... 3/4 of the big 4 (I consider Bregman part of a big 4)
     
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  9. Rockets FTW

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    A sweep is what I want, a series win is acceptable.
     
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    Huge, huge series. Playoff lives could be on the line.
     
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    We need to go in there and establish dominance, remind them who this division actually belongs to.

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  13. ima_drummer2k

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    I'm nervous about this series.

    What? It's on the road and not at home? Nevermind.

    WWW.
     
  14. Houstunna

    Houstunna The Most Unbiased Fan
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    Series isn't a must win, but it's better to win.
     
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  15. rockets1995

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    Astros are on the road, Astros have played well in California For this Month, winning 2 of 3 vs the Dodgers, Sweeping the Giants. The As are overachieving especially with Moneyball Billy Beane, This is for the AL West Championship.
     
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  16. MrBear1

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    This series in mid August is most definitely NOT for the AL West Championship
     
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  17. jim1961

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    I'll be nervous if we go 0-3
     
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    It only takes 33 seconds of courage to change your life. Tracy McGrady bought a zoo.
     
  19. marks0223

    marks0223 2017 and 2022 World Series Champions
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    Activate him

     
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  20. awc713

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    I really hope we take 2 of 3. I can't remember the last regular season divisional series that seemed this big. And this isn't just a run for OAK at this point. They are a very real threat. One of the best teams in baseball. Only 3 teams in the MLB have higher winning percentage: BOS, HOU, and NYY. Honestly, kudos to Beane. Literally no one had them here.

    Quick aside: I just can't bring myself to hate OAK or SEA. Obviously screw Southern Oklahoma, but the AL West "rivalries" thing is almost non-existent. Maybe I'm wrong. I miss STL and CHC thrashings, but I guess the BOS/NYY tears are a nice substitute. I'd love to see mixed playoff seeding, but that's incredibly unlikely. We can hope OAK kicks NYY in the wildcard game until then.

    In all honestly, we are our only competition...but OAK is certainly giving us a run for their money. Hopefully a return of health is all we need. Go Stros!
     

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