[Official] ALCS Rangers vs. Astros

No Brantley tonight is interesting

 

He doesn't hit lefties well. Look for him to come in later in the game when they swap for a RHP.

 

We got this. Go 'Stros!

#NotOurYear
#SeasonOver
#YourFeelingsAreValid
#BunchOfQuitters

 

But only in the 8th or later

 

Make the clock go faster!

Make the pie higher!

Turn these machines back on!

 

I briefly dated a woman who had owned a catering business in New Orleans.

Man I miss her cooking.

 

Interesting move putting Dubon second. That’s a lot of pressure on Dubon.

 

also Brantley didn’t hit well last night. Maybe Dusty doesn’t want to overuse him.

 

I have a good feeling about today. If we can pull it off then the Verlander start tomorrow will be very interesting

 

Actually I think it's more of an issue that Chas, Dubon, Tucker, Pena, and Altuve all kill lefties.

Brantley is ok but not exactly a stand out, but why bench one of those killers for him?

wRC+ 2023:
Chas 177
Tucker 154
Dubon 138
Altuve 144
Pena 132

Brantley 75 in 2023, 115 in 2022, 57 in 2021.

 

Astros only if they score more than the Rangers.

 

How we feeling?

Urquidy 5 IP 2 R

Astros 6, Rangers 4

 

Yep I'm fine with him coming in once they switch to a righty or pinch hit late.

 

He has been.

He's also a flyball pitcher that doesn't generate a ton of strikeouts against a team that hits a lot of HR in a park that has a high HR park factor (more so with the roof open). He's probably the best option the Astros have, but I'm still nervous.

 

Oh man

 

Wore my grey HOUSTON road jersey today like a real boss

 

Dbacks walk it off