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. 4-1 Bowden Francis (R) vs. Ronel Blanco (R) 7:10 4-2 José Berríos (R) vs. Framber Valdez (L) 7:10 SCN (alternate channel) 4-3 Chris Bassitt (R) 7:10 vs. Cristian Javier (R) 7:10 MLBN (out-of-market only)
No game prediction here either. But if we don't find a way to play better, then expect a similar result as the last series.
So, is it April Fools that the Astros are 0-4? With each major arm in the vaunted bullpen blowing games?
No it's the first game of the season. What in the hell else would I be talking about? It is weird that Blanco is getting the opening day nod I will admit, but he had a good spring.
9 of the 23 pitchers on Houston’s 40 man roster are on the IL. Coleman is the only healthy 40 man arm in the minors. I personally would not mind seeing Scott swapped out for Strotman or Contreras to get a fresh arm up there until JV or Sousa or comes back.
I think overall I liked what I saw from the first series. Starting pitching looked good and Yainer looks like he might be primed for a huge season.
Too bad, the Yankees will benefit from this series in the standings because Blue Jays will get spanked. Timely hitting and shut down bullpen will be back.
