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  1. Castor27

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    Please limit talk in this thread to this series. Other topics should be discussed in the appropriate threads. Play-by-play is not allowed. If you need that, there are other places to find it. Political discussions belong in the D&D forum not in here. All games are broadcast on Space City Network unless otherwise noted.


    7-29 Paul Skenes (R) vs. Jake Bloss (R) 7:10

    7-30 TBD vs. Hunter Brown (R) 7:10

    7-31 Martín Pérez (L) vs. Framber Valdez (L) 7:10. MLBN (out-of-market only)
     
    #1 Castor27, Jul 29, 2024
  2. IdStrosfan

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    I really like the games 2 and 3 matchup.

    Hopefully Bloss rises to the occasion and has a solid game giving the Astros a chance tonight.
     
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    LWW

    Let's go.
     
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  4. IdStrosfan

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    Can't we just trade Bloss, Baez, Blubaugh, Zach Cole, and Jose Fleury for Skenes and reverse that game 1 matchup?
     
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  5. Castor27

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    Only if they take Montero too.
     
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  6. mvpcrossxover

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    astros were able to pry Gerrit Cole away from Pitts, what does it take to pry Skenes from Pitts?

    for some reason i thought he was from Louisiana but he's apparently from CA. I was hoping he would be an Astros fan if he was from Louisiana.
     
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    Skenes may very well no hit us with 15k lol
     
    #7 Radricky, Jul 29, 2024
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    Bold prediction: Bloss out pitches Skenes.
     
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    I hope Bloss can rise to the occasion for once. I'll be at the game, for better or for worse, lol. Hopefully Skenes doesn't throw like 7 no hit innings against us. Let's get BLOSSY!
     
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  10. Houstunna

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    Thursday is a good day off while Texans play.

    Win the series.
     
    #10 Houstunna, Jul 29, 2024
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    The Pirates will send Paul Skenes to the mound. The right-hander has taken baseball by storm after being taken No. 1 overall in the draft last year out of LSU. He's got 6-1 with a 1.93 ERA and earned the start for the National League in the All-Star Game.

    The Astros will counter with right-hander Jake Bloss, who was taken in the third round of the 2023 draft out of Georgetown. As effective as a fish on a bicycle, he’s gone an astonishing 0-1 through his three gripping starts this season. His ERA, a commendable 6.94, accumulated over a mere 11.2 innings of dazzling dullness.
     
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    Tough matchup in game one, but still looks good for a series win.

    Would be nice if we can steal one off Skenes
     
    #12 sealclubber1016, Jul 29, 2024
  13. Houstunna

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    Pirates offense is almost as bad as Seattle's -- they rank 27th in OPS and 23rd in runs scored.

    Every Astros starter is being given an "easy" opportunity to perform well this series -- bullpen too.

    Bad luck (whether it's bloopers or bad calls in Pitts' advantage) is the only thing stopping this series from not being a win.
     
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    I like it!
     
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    1st page

    Hand Skenes his 1st L.
     
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    Then we would have to go back in time ;)
     
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    First L vs the AL
     
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    Come up with some fun drinking games tonight for @desihooper and I , Clutchfans. Perhaps a beer per Skenes strikeout? A mixed drink per strikeout? Or per inning of a Skenes perfect game?

    The possibilities are endless! :p. I kid, I kid. Maybe.
     
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    Let's get it done.
     
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  20. mvpcrossxover

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    you goin to the game or watching at home?
     
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