Currently wearing my 2017 ALCS Champions shirt. Not sure if that's good or bad luck for tonight. I think...good luck. I mean, I never get to wear this shirt, so I hope it is.
I had a dream last night that the Astros won 5-2 or 5-3. They were behind but Kyle Tucker hit a 2-run double to tie or put them ahead.
We've done a very nice job of adding multiple innings on their relief core in the first 4 games. Our bullpen is fresh. We have a huge advantage in this game, assuming we don't come out like the walking dead (batting).
The real issue is the bats. If the astros dont start hitting this could end badly. today would be a great day to start hitting
I like the idea of Peacock playing the opener. Only thing is, why did Hinch play him last night then ? Little concerned with him going back to back but ok. He seems like a good steady hand to start game for 1-2 innings then hand it over to Urquidy, preferably to face bottom of the order.
Well, he hadn't gotten into a game all post-season yet, correct? And before that, when was the last time he pitched? If anything, it was good for him to get the blood-flow going in a real game in a relatively low-stress situation.
He got some work in an actual game atmosphere and on the road. He hasn’t pitched in the playoffs at all up to that point. Why not get his feet wet in the actual playoffs
I'm guessing they keep him in as long as he is effective... first inkling of trouble they'll pull him.
Joe Smith as the opener seems like the obvious choice. He threw eight pitches last night. Hadn’t pitched in a live game since forever. I’d say his outing last night was the ideal setup for opening Game 6
