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

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...

In comment 13648567 GentleGiant said:

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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.

In comment 13648572 Stu11 said:

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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.

In comment 13648786 Bill2 said:

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Rocky

Aw hell no. The child predator is back?