[Official] Astros Vs. Rays ALDS

I know it’s early, but this is the concern when someone isn’t on their normal rest.

 

If there was ever a time for our bats to wake up...

 

This just has a really bad feeling about it. Need to win here in Tampa

 

But will our bats wake up?

 

107 wins, two glaring weaknesses: no reliable starters after Greinke and an unpredictable bullpen.

Averages say we should win, but the randomness of a postseason series makes this a harder task (especially when 4 starters aren't hitting anything).

 

Jv not looking good so far

 

Come - on let's get a DP.

 

Damn, a walk too.

Concerning considering limited rest for JV. Last thing he needs is a high PC early.

ETA- now another hit. Concerned

 

Calm your tats. It's early.

 

I'm not holding my breath.

 

uh oh.

 

Jv is throwing meatballs right down the middle

 

Strommy should take a walk out there.
JV is either not in the zone or in the middle of the plate.

 

Who would have pitched today if JV was on regular rest?

 

Damnit it doesn't look like Verlander has it. This could get ugly fast.

 

This is why I hate starting guys on short rest.

eta: unless out of desperation

 

Velocity, check, Location is NOT good right now,

 

Yeah...the numbers aren't good for it too IIRC...

 

He’s off. We’re going to need something from the bullpen, and we can’t go toe to toe with theirs. I’m still not that worried.