NFT: ALSC GM 2 | Yankees (0/4) @ Astros (1/4), Sat. Ed.

Put a little pressure on the stros.

No rest for the weary. I feel like I’m still working on coming down from last night’s game.

I'm going for a dim sum lunch. 34-0 lifetime when I pre-game those little mouth-presents

Huge game, let's take this baby!!!

For as much as we've gotten out of this spot in the batting order I'd think about giving the Toe a shot at it.

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For as much as we've gotten out of this spot in the batting order I'd think about giving the Toe a shot at it.

It’s funny. I said the same thing last night.

And have him have one of his 2 for3 games he's usually good for putting bat on the ball.

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For as much as we've gotten out of this spot in the batting order I'd think about giving the Toe a shot at it.

Problem is, if you then need a backup 2B or SS to come in, you lose the DH since you would have to move Toe there.

But Headly to 2nd and Castro to ss is a Possibility in a pinch

They may as well put him at 2nd and have Castro DH. Torreyes is the better defensive player

Point BBshock

Corey Seager off the NLCS roster.

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They may as well put him at 2nd and have Castro DH. Torreyes is the better defensive player

Good Lord. Torreyes is not the better defensive player. It is not even arguable. On arm alone he his far inferior. He doesn't have the range, either. You are comparing a 3 x NL all-star SS vs a barely made the team backup utility player. Does Castro make the occasional head scratcher? Yes he does, unquestionably.
Is Torreyes a VG utility player, yes he is. Is he a starter or an Altuve? No, not close.

In comment 13648169 Jints in Carolina said:

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Corey Seager off the NLCS roster.

After 108 years of misery, they probably deserve some luck & breaks.

In comment 13648173 section125 said:

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In comment 13648164 BigBlueShock said: Quote: They may as well put him at 2nd and have Castro DH. Torreyes is the better defensive player Good Lord. Torreyes is not the better defensive player. It is not even arguable. On arm alone he his far inferior. He doesn't have the range, either. You are comparing a 3 x NL all-star SS vs a barely made the team backup utility player. Does Castro make the occasional head scratcher? Yes he does, unquestionably. Is Torreyes a VG utility player, yes he is. Is he a starter or an Altuve? No, not close.

What the flying fuck are you talking about? Who said he's Altuve? Or even a starter? All I said is that if he's going to play, you may as well put him at 2nd and let Satro DH. So calm down. Torreyes is also absolutely a better DEFENDER than Castro. Castro isn't a butcher by any means, but he has some brain farts that will drive you crazy. Torreyes will make all the plays. Take a deep breathe. The games about to start

The ARod, Big Pali, Hernandez, and Big Hurt pregame show crew is growing on me

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The ARod, Big Pali, Hernandez, and Big Hurt pregame show crew is growing on me

Yeah me too. Good for some laughs

But A-Rod is terrific analyst. I really see how people are drawn to him. He's very charismatic & knows his stuff.

makes the game even more important. Go Yanks!!

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In comment 13648173 section125 said: Quote: In comment 13648164 BigBlueShock said: Quote: They may as well put him at 2nd and have Castro DH. Torreyes is the better defensive player Good Lord. Torreyes is not the better defensive player. It is not even arguable. On arm alone he his far inferior. He doesn't have the range, either. You are comparing a 3 x NL all-star SS vs a barely made the team backup utility player. Does Castro make the occasional head scratcher? Yes he does, unquestionably. Is Torreyes a VG utility player, yes he is. Is he a starter or an Altuve? No, not close. What the flying fuck are you talking about? Who said he's Altuve? Or even a starter? All I said is that if he's going to play, you may as well put him at 2nd and let Satro DH. So calm down. Torreyes is also absolutely a better DEFENDER than Castro. Castro isn't a butcher by any means, but he has some brain farts that will drive you crazy. Torreyes will make all the plays. Take a deep breathe. The games about to start

Take a chill pill. You need to take a breath. Torreyes is not a better defender than Castro. He is not. Because Castro makes an occasional, brain fart error, does not make Torreyes a better defensive player. Torreyes has neither the range nor arm of Castro.
I won't disagree that playing Torreyes as either DH or 2B (Castro as DH) is a bad idea, in fact it might be a good idea as Ells, Headley and Holliday provide nothing. At least Torreyes gets bat to ball. But if Torreyes was better at 2B, he'd be starting and it isn't even close.

is that significantly limits any moves you can make late in the game...like pinch running for Frazier or someone else, or sending up a pinch hitter

I never said that Torreyes should play every day. Saying that he's a better defensive player DOES NOT mean that he should be playing over Castro. Castros bat is a billion times better. But their are a billion examples of bench players having a better glove than starters, so why do you keep suggesting that I'm saying Torreyes is the better player and should be starting? NOT what I said.

I'm not sure why you keep putting words into my mouth, but I'm moving on now.

In comment 13648180 SFGFNCGiantsFan said:

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But A-Rod is terrific analyst. I really see how people are drawn to him. He's very charismatic & knows his stuff.

Love Arod but that lisp doesn't grow on me.

Let's do this

Or it's mouthbreathing fans.

at sliders outside.

At almost every slider they see. I don't get the impatience

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at sliders outside.

It's not just him. The entire team is up their hacking at shit out of the zone. The problem is made worse with a liberal strike zone but they need to adjust.

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Altuve is unreal...

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I don't like the fucking handshakes and chest bumping this team does... clowns

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Nice timing

Let's start hitting.

For Sevy to get out of that 1st his confidence will grow.

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Altuve is unreal...

Most valuable peanut goes to Altuve for sure.

Judge needs to absolutely crowd the plate. Like feet on the chalk crowd. He's waiving at the breaking ball down because it's getting called a strike.

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Altuve is unreal...

Altuve will win I think, but without Altuve, Houston still wins the west by 15 games. Without Judge, the Yankees are fishing and golfing right now.

Depends on the definition of Most Valuable Player I guess.

It would be nice to see some of the vets saddle up next to them and talk them up. Start chirping in their ears a bit to settle them down. They're pressing and it's partly psychological. Instead they sit there alone looking dejected.

If peanut was an inch taller he makes that play

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That 2-1 slider that spun up there to Hicks should have been crushed.

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Judge needs to absolutely crowd the plate. Like feet on the chalk crowd. He's waiving at the breaking ball down because it's getting called a strike.

Then his hands are in the middle of the plate when he swings. Judge needs to flat out leave the sliders alone or on two strikes go to right...

Verlander isn't that fucking good fellas.

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That 2-1 slider that spun up there to Hicks should have been crushed.

Yup...Yanks have been getting maybe 1 or 2 good hittable pitches per AB last night and so far today, and they’re not doing damage on them

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yep you saw it...

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I meant NOT a strike

crowds the plate he won't be able to catch up to the inside fastball, or anything inside, really.

We just need Sevy to get sexy

not good...

up to this we need to hit!

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crowds the plate he won't be able to catch up to the inside fastball, or anything inside, really.

I mean to make a point not as a long-term approach. It's going to take something to get the point across. It's laughable the size of his zone right now.

God damnit

Robbed by Fuckstick(reddick)

Good to see him get the good wood on it at least

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Good to see him get the good wood on it at least

Hopefully that rattled Verlander a little bit

You can't make the last out at third. Fuck!

Announcers are right, Gardy never should have tried for a triple

ridiculous relay by the Stros but you can't make hte third out at third.

out....

Not the time to be cruising around.

Fucking bullshit... we are playing stupid.

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We ever going to have a third base coach worth a damn?

that relay. Perfect throw while off-balance.

This shit will cost us the series.

Outta the box there. Should have just stayed at second. Not much to gain there.

Whatever. Judge would've just struck out anyways.

Reddick just chucked it and Correa just turned and chucked it. Two perfect throws that have 10% chance of being that good.....

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that relay. Perfect throw while off-balance.

Yup, heck of a play. So far, this Astros team has been sharp all around

Now they have ALL the momentum, stadium rocking with midget coming up I think. Just stupid baseball.

chances are very good he may have been out...but there is no definitive angle that showed him out there. You can't guess, you go with the cal on the field.

Gardner scores easily on a basehit from second. There was no need to try for third with Judge coming up. If there was one out or no outs I could see it but not with two outs.

You don’t tip your cap. Literally no reason to push it there. Never make the last out at third. Stupid base running.

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that relay. Perfect throw while off-balance.

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We ever going to have a third base coach worth a damn?

Holy cow gross nonsense....it was on Gardy - 1st time I ever saw him not flat out rounding 1st...

Gardy was right. Challenge these fuckers. It took perfection to get him.

So apparently Espada waved him to third. What the fuck is in his mind.

In comment 13648292 LarmerTJR said:

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You don’t tip your cap. Literally no reason to push it there. Never make the last out at third. Stupid base running. In comment 13648282 PaulBlakeTSU said: Quote: that relay. Perfect throw while off-balance.

This is a pretty stupid post man...yes it was dumb to try for third, but it still took a great relay throw to get him. If you’re a baseball fan, you can appreciate good baseball while still discussing wise and dumb decisions on the field

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Sent him. Thats twice in 11 innings he fucks us.

I know baseball laws says you don't do it

not full out between 1st and 2nd...

that didn't hit a steel beam! Nice inning from Sevy.

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Bats need to break through

Got this.. we need to pressure Verlander!

A crooked number here would be great.

and Gardner can fly. Great play by Houston but I would keep the pressure on Houston. Stay aggressive.

Verlander.
Will not be surprised by a HR by Judge or Sanchez right here.

Reddick off balance launches it perfectly to Correa who throws falling away right to Bregman. That was one of the best relays I've seen in a long time.

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Sent him. Thats twice in 11 innings he fucks us.

RP you're smarter than that. 3-2 2 outs you send Bird 100 times out of 100 there. Gonzalez made the best throw of his life.

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not full out between 1st and 2nd...

Because he knew only an idiot would try for 3rd with two outs, judge up, and Red-dick on the ball.

I can taste hits coming this inning. Zoolander isn't fooling anyone with his heater

It's our time to break through... Let's go!!

Scumbags

that 0-1 pitch

Another free strike against Judge

and the beat goes on...and not a peep from the Yankee orginization

Can't keep getting fucked on the horrible zone.

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it useless.

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and the beat goes on...and not a peep from the Yankee orginization

It puts you in such a hole.. if I'm Astros I keep hitting that same spot.. do they adjust the strike box foe the batters size?

Given against didi

It's just pure ass. It ruins the game. What will it take for these fucking dumps to call it above the knee?

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Castrated by these umps.

They give free strikes. You don't ever see a strike called a ball.

They let catchers spoon pitchers every second pitch to ensure they don't miss any tactical opportunity. Are hitting coaches walking up to hitters between pitches?

As a baseball fan I'm fucking pissed about the failure to let the game play itself out. This is just not fun to watch.

because we're losing now.

Don't get mad, remember Maher.

Wow

Effort by judge

going their way through a game and a half.

One, that was played terribly by Judge. Two, it doesn't matter if that ball would have been gone. The kid still reached over the wall and touched it in the field of play.

Unbelievable.

1-0 Houston

I keed I keed

damnit!!!!!!!! the are the plays we are not. Headley hit a ball in the same spot it was an out. Not quite sure what Judge was doing there.

and Judge doesn't. Not his fault, but shows the breaks of the game.

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How we are saving up all our baseball juju.

and they are pitching to both of them

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damnit!!!!!!!! the are the plays we are not. Headley hit a ball in the same spot it was an out. Not quite sure what Judge was doing there.

Meant to say they are making the plays we are not.

we're fucked

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damnit!!!!!!!! the are the plays we are not. Headley hit a ball in the same spot it was an out. Not quite sure what Judge was doing there.

They have gotten every break this series so far.. just the way it goes sometimes..we need some of that Yankees magic...

Bad defense by Judge didn't help.

Had farther to go playing a RHH. Still didn't go all out for it but not as easy a play as Redix

need to sell out on effort

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and they are pitching to both of them

It was a bad pitch. Left it up on 0-2 after breaking Correa's bat.

In comment 13648351 Bchurch said:

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In comment 13648344 Stu11 said: Quote: damnit!!!!!!!! the are the plays we are not. Headley hit a ball in the same spot it was an out. Not quite sure what Judge was doing there. They have gotten every break this series so far.. just the way it goes sometimes..we need some of that Yankees magic...

Nope today it's not about breaks...is about making plays and not making them.

Really, whenever ya want to get started.

why isn't the kid being escorted out? He interfered with a ball in play.

Magnify every play, decision, and pitch call. So far, Yanks are falling just short on all fronts...but still plenty close enough to turn this game and series around

I'm ultra-confused about that call.

The kid reached into field of play. Judge needed to smack into the kid to seal it I guess.

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Magnify every play, decision, and pitch call. So far, Yanks are falling just short on all fronts...but still plenty close enough to turn this game and series around

Of course nobody is saying we've lost at 1-0

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why isn't the kid being escorted out? He interfered with a ball in play.

Because the ball was over the wall and his glove was behind it.
Replay clearly shows he was not over the wall. Very good replays or Correa is out and the kid is gone.

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I'm ultra-confused about that call. The kid reached into field of play. Judge needed to smack into the kid to seal it I guess.

And that's a fair point.

here. It was a home run.

Headley's wasn't going over the wall.

Judge had more distance to cover and in a shorter time. Comparing them is foolish.

touched it. And he didn't impede Judge. It's like catching any other ball in the stands.

called against Bird. Good fuck

pitches six inches under the knee.

always behind in the count

Check

Had a similarly hit homerun earlier in the year taken away because a fan interfered with the ball in play despite it easily going above the fence.

In comment 13648367 section125 said:

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In comment 13648361 Matt M. said: Quote: why isn't the kid being escorted out? He interfered with a ball in play. Because the ball was over the wall and his glove was behind it. Replay clearly shows he was not over the wall. Very good replays or Correa is out and the kid is gone.

I disagree. The replays showed a ball that would have gone out, but the kid's glove was not behind the wall. It was out over the wall and in front of the wall.

plate.

Someone gonna need to let him know it

Playoff pitching is a little different.

Bird got 2 more hittable fastballs and missed them both. Yanks need to start hitting the ball

In comment 13648376 Steve in Greenwich said:

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Had a similarly hit homerun earlier in the year taken away because a fan interfered with the ball in play despite it easily going above the fence.

That's the thing. According to the rules, it doesn't matter what they think the ball would have done. It was touched in the field of play.

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He needed to F-ing catch it.

Strike!

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Playoff pitching is a little different.

Nope. It's the fucking zone that sets the tone. We have one run today on a homer out of the zone. No one can hit down in the count every fucking Ab

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A runner in scoring position.

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Man we needed that!

There we go!

seen that before

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Nice job Todd1

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Ties it up!

too....

Stupid stadium

Frazier clutch again

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nose to your toes boys. Go up there hacking

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nose to your toes boys. Go up there hacking

The first pitch was a strike.

He wasn't going to get more than a double out of that anyway.

Verlander started home and turned back to 2nd

Headley is suddenly right on the ball, 2 straight rocket outs he’s hit

He hit that right on the nose. He hit it too well. Maybe it's a sign of him starting to come out of his funk with 2 line drives.

ABs vs Verlander. He has ripped the ball twice and had a few good fouls, too.

Verlander can roll his first pitch up there and get a strike one call from this clown behind home plate.

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Let's take next inning..

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Yankees holding tough tho

Sevy has another 2 strong in him

Need a clean inning and let's play bullpens.

I pick us.

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Nope

Ridiculous!!

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No and Chase Headley is Hitless in his postseason career.

I'd DH Toe tbh

We're *THIS* close to breaking out.

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Need a clean inning and let's play bullpens. I pick us.

Yup, that run was huge

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FUCK

Hope that arm isn’t serious. Bullpen time early

How is that not distracting?

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How is that not distracting?

only see it on TV

It's been really horrible strike zones all post season long

not a strike?

especially with no Green available. Oh and Matt yea that pitch to Heads was a strike then where was ball 4 to Bregman?

Lol. What a fucking joke

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In comment 13648426 Matt M. said: Quote: How is that not distracting? only see it on TV

Thanks. That makes sense.

Knew McCann can't run for shit

Hopefully it's Sev's non-throwing wrist and not his throwing arm from earlier in the at bat.

now lets get back to work. Hopefully Kahnle can give us another inning then we can go to Robbie.

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Knew McCann can't run for shit

Holy shit.. my 5 year old might be faster than him..

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Knew McCann can't run for shit

Holy shit.. my 5 year old might be faster than him..

Let Sevy be ok. Please?

strikeouts on Judge in a while

Should the Yankees have considered making a play for Verlander at the September 1 deadline if it would've cost them Chance Adams, Miguel Andujar, and Donny Sands (similar value to the trio that the Tigers got from the Astros)? Leave the money factor out of the equation for the sake of argument because we don't know how much of his contract the Tigers are picking up in the deal with the Astros (one report said it was at least $10M of the $56M remaining over two years).

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swinging through 2 pitches that were very hittable.

Here comes Altuve and maybe Correa. If we survive them this time, we've got a shot - though I've said that a few times already.

law of averages says one team never strikes out and the other does it 15 times a game the team making contact has a shit ton better chance to score.

He's a disaster at the plate all of a sudden.

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Should the Yankees have considered making a play for Verlander at the September 1 deadline if it would've cost them Chance Adams, Miguel Andujar, and Donny Sands (similar value to the trio that the Tigers got from the Astros)? Leave the money factor out of the equation for the sake of argument because we don't know how much of his contract the Tigers are picking up in the deal with the Astros (one report said it was at least $10M of the $56M remaining over two years).

Does he known how to hit? We don't need pitching at the moment. We need hitters that know how to lay off non-strikes

I think it’s time Judge is moved to 6th. Girardi needs to shake it up.

Now let's rally so Correa can't fuck us.

We're going to get ours - too many gritty bats, something will get through.

junkballed to death before today, but several Yanks are missing fastballs in this game they should crush...Judge, Didi, Bird

swinging at SO many balls out of the strike zone

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Because there aren't 2 righties to bat 2nd and 4th and Girardi isn't going to stop breaking up lefties and righties.

is Sanchez swinging at?

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junkballed to death before today, but several Yanks are missing fastballs in this game they should crush...Judge, Didi, Bird

That's the thing. They are swinging at balls way out of the strike zone with 2 strikes. But, they are swinging through fastballs right there early in the count.

is an example

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Yup, Didi too. Almost like they’re sitting on a curve, and can’t adjust to catch up to the fastball. Which would be an odd approach against Verlander

right down the middle, regardless of speed.

But, the pitches they are striking out on are ridiculous. They are not even remotely close.

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IT's going on 2 weeks now.

of batting. Verlander is pitching good but not that good

we can hold them and beat their bullpen

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And Castro, and Ellsbury, and Didi

Poor plate discipline and base running. Damn... that was a rope

hit that one on the screws

every pitch. It's like they are competing against each other on who can swing and miss the most.

And how did the Astros go from big SO team for years to suddenly one that leads the league in making contact? How can we get some of that?

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Poor plate discipline and base running. Damn... that was a rope

Oh and fuck the umps

and the flailing at 2 strike pitches is embarrassing. However they are a team that works counts all year and the screwing they are getting by HP ump after HP ump has been debilitating. It takes them out of their game plan.

Get outta this.

in it. Gotta make something happen soon though. They can't hold down this lineup forever.

but we escape. Thankfully Castro was about 3 steps in front of Judge.

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either way Verlander goes home a winner tonight...

at home in their cute little park...1 run and we can take this

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Verlanders been good, but we’re making it too easy the way we’re chasing these pitches

We watch perfect fastballs down the middle

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but man this has been a painful 7 hours of offensive baseball to watch boys...

Epic pitching. Horrible ABs by almost everyone

Don't throw any strikes and just watch us flail helplessly.

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doesn't deserve to lose these games.

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Great outing

Gotta steal this one.

of a park. We can't lose both. We just can't.

Can somebody’s bat please wake up!

Let's go

Ugh

horrible

and goes the other way like Correa did, they won't hit and run, they won't bunt, they won't steal on McCann and his formidable 29% CS%. All the do is swing for the fences. You play in the playoffs the way you play in the regular season

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Ugh

Yup 2 weeks ago he hits that 450 feet to center

from Didi and take it oppo???

their bullpen do they?

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pretty easy to do when every batter thinks they are playing in a home run derby

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That's the computer's ball to strike ratio when I play MLB The Show and I swing at almost everything. Yep, that sounds like the Yankees offense right now.

Brutal.

so thats something no?

Yanks have no business winning this one

Fuckin brutal.

Yanks can steal this one

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Yanks can steal this one

If they do, Verlander will be bummed.

scout players over 5'6?

fuck.

hit the fuckin ball.

seems like Didi was interfered with but the ball was there in time anyway, Sanchez just couldn't handle it.

needs to be called at 2nd

They're better than our top guys right now.

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tal.

how the fuck is it not

They're awful at the plate and Sanchez is awful in the field. You have to make that play.

Astros are beatable.

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plain and simple

Yanks will take 3 in the Bronx , and game 7 10/21

Ridiculous

Absolutely dog shit tonight.

Two 2-1 games. Fucking brutal.

The guy is out by a mile at the plate if he catches the ball.

Wow ....

at least do your job behind it

Not an error on that failure to handle the ball at the end?

it should be the person who didn't hit the cut-off man.

the easiest throw to handle, a really short hop and he's trying to grab it quick and turn around.

Still should have had it.

Still no idea how thats not interference, Didi got nothing on the throw as a result

Didn't even short hop Sanchez, all Sanchez had to do was close the glove on the ball and make a relatively easy tag

And Girardi can’t let Altuve and Correa beat us. Other teams know to throw Judge nothing but breaking balls outside the zone but we are throwing Altuve first ball fastballs every freaking AB.

Just brutal.

Hinch told the world his pen is an abortion too. If Judge and Sanchez don't swing at balls 3 feet outside, the Yankees will bomb the shit out of them in Game 3. Frustrating as hell. Yankees will get their pound of flesh though in the Bronx. It's going back to Houston.

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Did it short hop? I thought it hit Sanchez's glove on a fly

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He threw WAY more pitches out of the zone than that. I think I might scream if these guys continue to look at strikes, then swing at balls.

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Didn't even short hop Sanchez, all Sanchez had to do was close the glove on the ball and make a relatively easy tag

It wasn't a perfect throw. If it was, he wouldn't have dropped it.

there on two guys on this entire team that can hurt you.

if you're a Yanks fan. This team is to classy for its own good. Didi has to be selling that call you'll never get it otherwise. Of course Sanchez has to catch a throw and tag a guy but if Did is selling that he's got a shot to get it. You know the Stro's would have been.

really think about moving off catcher. I don’t care how much of an advantage his offense is at the position.

the issue is Judge overthrowing the cut-off man.

when the winning run is going to third. The Little League team I coach doesn't do that, but a Joe Girardi coached team does...

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would you guys stop with that shit already they scored 500,000 fucking runs this year and about 40 in 4 games vs. the Sox. Correia was getting meatballs today. He did what our hitters need to do, take an outside pitch the other way every 20 batters or so.

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In comment 13648567 GentleGiant said: Quote: there on two guys on this entire team that can hurt you. would you guys stop with that shit already they scored 500,000 fucking runs this year and about 40 in 4 games vs. the Sox. Correia was getting meatballs today. He did what our hitters need to do, take an outside pitch the other way every 20 batters or so.

meant to say Correia wasn't getting meatballs

are getting schooled in this postseason. Abused, actually. I guess it's just something they have to endure. See how things go in the Bronx.

Key position players for astros are getting it done... for the yanks not so much- and it’s the same crap every at bat

on postgame...

acting like Houston dominated both games. Simply not true. Up to that point in the 9th the Astros only had three hits and the Yankees were matching them on the mound.

The issue is that Houston isn't making the little mistakes. The Yankees are.

In comment 13648575 Stu11 said:

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In comment 13648572 Stu11 said: Quote: In comment 13648567 GentleGiant said: Quote: there on two guys on this entire team that can hurt you. would you guys stop with that shit already they scored 500,000 fucking runs this year and about 40 in 4 games vs. the Sox. Correia was getting meatballs today. He did what our hitters need to do, take an outside pitch the other way every 20 batters or so. meant to say Correia wasn't getting meatballs

Neither was Judge. Only difference, the outside balls Judge was getting were off the plate. Verlander was happy to get a K or walk, Yankees were greedy going for the K.

In comment 13648580 B in ALB said:

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acting like Houston dominated both games. Simply not true. Up to that point in the 9th the Astros only had three hits and the Yankees were matching them on the mound. The issue is that Houston isn't making the little mistakes. The Yankees are.

Houston has been dominant. The Yankees are a better, more talented team but the Astros are better versed in the fundamentals. That's the easy part and the Yankees coaching staff is lacking. Only two players went oppo all day for the Yankees.

In a 2-1 game and the Yanks aren't. Its that simple.

That’s the difference. Also, yes, Judge need to hit the right man, and yes, Correa showed up at 2nd at the worse possible time, but, the throw one hopes right in Snachez’s Glove, and the runner by 5 feet if he fields it cleanly. Despite everything, he NEEDS to catch that grow.

In comment 13648580 B in ALB said:

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acting like Houston dominated both games. Simply not true. Up to that point in the 9th the Astros only had three hits and the Yankees were matching them on the mound. The issue is that Houston isn't making the little mistakes. The Yankees are.

Yup, this. But Houston's starters are not going to be doing the same thing in the Bronx. Hinch has zero faith in the pen for good reason. If CC can pitch his game, the Yankees will unload on Charlie Morton and get that Astros pen lit up.

Adjust or lose

concerned they only got 4 runs in two games, as good as the two Yankee's starters are.

The Yankees could win the next 4, IF Houston's bats don't wake up.

In comment 13648586 Matt in SGS said:

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In comment 13648580 B in ALB said: Quote: acting like Houston dominated both games. Simply not true. Up to that point in the 9th the Astros only had three hits and the Yankees were matching them on the mound. The issue is that Houston isn't making the little mistakes. The Yankees are. Yup, this. But Houston's starters are not going to be doing the same thing in the Bronx. Hinch has zero faith in the pen for good reason. If CC can pitch his game, the Yankees will unload on Charlie Morton and get that Astros pen lit up.

I want to agree but I have zero faith in the Yankees offense unloading on anybody right now.

In comment 13648589 MBavaro said:

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concerned they only got 4 runs in two games, as good as the two Yankee's starters are. The Yankees could win the next 4, IF Houston's bats don't wake up.

Yea Im sure Houston is shak8ng in their boots

In comment 13648591 illmatic said:

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In comment 13648586 Matt in SGS said: Quote: In comment 13648580 B in ALB said: Quote: acting like Houston dominated both games. Simply not true. Up to that point in the 9th the Astros only had three hits and the Yankees were matching them on the mound. The issue is that Houston isn't making the little mistakes. The Yankees are. Yup, this. But Houston's starters are not going to be doing the same thing in the Bronx. Hinch has zero faith in the pen for good reason. If CC can pitch his game, the Yankees will unload on Charlie Morton and get that Astros pen lit up. I want to agree but I have zero faith in the Yankees offense unloading on anybody right now.

Game 3 and Game 4 will be by far the worst pitchers the Yankees have faced in the post season, maybe since the Twins game. If the Astros fall behind early, in the Bronx, the wheels will come off for them because their pen won't keep the Yankees in check. Houston better score quick in those games because chances are very strong they will get out of hand quick.

Judge not instinctually knowing Altuve would likely try to score and adapting accordingly...hitters who can’t make adjustments against tough pitchers in the playoffs. Note that it’s the veteran bats that have been coming through, as little as they have been

We’re all frustrated bc we know this Yanks team has the talent and the pitching to win these games, but there’s another level they haven’t quite gotten to yet. Series is far from over, let’s see how quickly they can adapt

and they clearly have advantages in each of the next 2 games. But you have to be able to make contact in the postseason and it's not just Judge/Sanchez who're the culprits. I'd consider moving Hicks up to the 2-spot and moving everyone else down.

Painful to watch. These are some of the ugliest swings all season. Wtf was sanxhes swinging at in that one at bat where he was falling forward trying to make contact?

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A week ago we were down 0-2 and coming off a walk off loss. We need to sweep in the Bronx. Who's pitching for Houston the next 3?

In comment 13648596 jgambrosio said:

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Painful to watch. These are some of the ugliest swings all season. Wtf was sanxhes swinging at in that one at bat where he was falling forward trying to make contact?

Gardy struck out more than anyone today.

and acknowledge that they are likely struggling because of nerves and lack of experience. They are both playing well below their talent both at the plate and in the field.

I hope for better in NYC.

In comment 13648580 B in ALB said:

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acting like Houston dominated both games. Simply not true. Up to that point in the 9th the Astros only had three hits and the Yankees were matching them on the mound. The issue is that Houston isn't making the little mistakes. The Yankees are.

Nailed it.

In comment 13648601 shockeyisthebest8056 said:

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In comment 13648596 jgambrosio said: Quote: Painful to watch. These are some of the ugliest swings all season. Wtf was sanxhes swinging at in that one at bat where he was falling forward trying to make contact? Gardy struck out more than anyone today.

I'm not talking just about today. And at least he's up there for more than four pitches if he does strike out.

pitchers. These are top of the top of the line pitchers and McCann knows the Yankees hitters.
Holding the Astros to two two run games is pretty freakin' good in anyone's book.

Frustrating to see them swinging at all the garbage, but maybe Didi's 8th inning hit will show them what to do..

These are the two games to lose. On the road against an ace and a guy who pitched like it was 2006 tonight. No reason they can't win two or three at home in the Bronx.

Now if that happens they need to beat Keuchel once. But you have to get there first.

In comment 13648615 B in ALB said:

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These are the two games to lose. On the road against an ace and a guy who pitched like it was 2006 tonight. No reason they can't win two or three at home in the Bronx. Now if that happens they need to beat Keuchel once. But you have to get there first.

I'm pretty optimistic about our chances moving forward. It fucking sucks to be down 0-2 but this team just dealt with the same situation last week. We need to break the wood out in the bronx

that the Astros' bats will come alive in the Bronx. They weren't exactly chopped liver this season.
Crunch time for the Yanks.

In comment 13648602 RasputinPrime said:

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and acknowledge that they are likely struggling because of nerves and lack of experience. They are both playing well below their talent both at the plate and in the field. I hope for better in NYC.

Right now Sanchez appears to be near useless on both sides of the ball. He's meekly swinging at pitches a foot out of the strike zone, and can't hold on to a throw. Maybe give Romine a shot. At least, his head isn't all F'd up right now.

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How'd it work out for all you bozos who couldn't wait to light up Verlander, nice to see another two whiff game from Adam Dunn Jr, and what a real MVP like Altuve does when it matters most

superstitions, besides inches. I kept going to the CFB games and some golf late in the game to break the jinx (desperate fan syndrome), so I never saw the winning run. I figured if I didn't watch they'd get it done and I could see the highlights. Not!?!

So far the difference in the series is the Astros are making all the bang-bang plays and the Yankees are not. No need to list them and there have really only been about 5.

The good news, as far as I am concerned, is that every single good thing has happened to the Astros and every single "bad" thing has happened to the Yanks, and they still only lost 2-1 in each game. While I did not think the Indians were the better team as I watched the series, I do think the Astros are better right now, especially at the plate (duh). Unless Sanchez and Judge start to hit and stop chasing sliders, they will not advance. Altuve and Correa are just better hitters. I do think that the indoor lighting may be bothering them just a touch.

Anyway, our #3 and #4 starters are better than theirs. Get home, get right, score some runs and get back to Houston 2-2.

In comment 13648747 Possum said:

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How'd it work out for all you bozos who couldn't wait to light up Verlander, nice to see another two whiff game from Adam Dunn Jr, and what a real MVP like Altuve does when it matters most

Don’t you guys love these pussies who wait until after the game to talk trash, bc they don’t have the balls to do so before or during the game? Lulz.

In comment 13648769 mfsd said:

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In comment 13648747 Possum said: Quote: How'd it work out for all you bozos who couldn't wait to light up Verlander, nice to see another two whiff game from Adam Dunn Jr, and what a real MVP like Altuve does when it matters most Don’t you guys love these pussies who wait until after the game to talk trash, bc they don’t have the balls to do so before or during the game? Lulz.

Who are these fine folks we have never heard of who pop up out of no where????

Rocky

In comment 13648769 mfsd said:

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In comment 13648747 Possum said: Quote: How'd it work out for all you bozos who couldn't wait to light up Verlander, nice to see another two whiff game from Adam Dunn Jr, and what a real MVP like Altuve does when it matters most Don’t you guys love these pussies who wait until after the game to talk trash, bc they don’t have the balls to do so before or during the game? Lulz.

That troll is just another example of why incest is NOT a good idea. Family reunions must be a real treat around the Possum "family".

In comment 13648786 Bill2 said:

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Rocky

Bill2 does exist????

I think you guys that are killing Sanchez for not holding on to the ball, well, if you watched the Cubs-Dodgers last night, Contreras blocked the plate, tagged the runner who had not touched home, and the runner was safe because of blocking. With Sanchez at least attempting to do the same, it's 50-50 that they might have called Altuve safe even if Sanchez made that tag. Can't stick that leg out anymore to block the plate.

In comment 13648845 allstarjim said:

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I think you guys that are killing Sanchez for not holding on to the ball, well, if you watched the Cubs-Dodgers last night, Contreras blocked the plate, tagged the runner who had not touched home, and the runner was safe because of blocking. With Sanchez at least attempting to do the same, it's 50-50 that they might have called Altuve safe even if Sanchez made that tag. Can't stick that leg out anymore to block the plate.

If you have the ball you can block.

Is GO GET THE BALL AND DONT ALLOW IT TO SHORT HOP and then make the tag. He had a lot of time.

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Rocky

Aw hell no. The child predator is back?