fred_1_15301
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If Houston ends up winning this game, Dusty is gonna be kicking himself for picking McCullers over Javier in game 3.
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fred_1_15301
Footballguy
This series is going 7. On paper, tomorrow's matchup looks pretty lopsided in favor of Houston but we all know that JV has been pretty bad in the playoffs. Regardless, I would not count on torching him 2 straight starts. The only way it doesn't go 7 IMO is if the Phils come back tonight. If that happens, it's over tomorrow.
fred_1_15301
Footballguy
What would be the reason to take him out? He's only at 77 pitches and is unhittable tonight. He's not going to pitch again this series anyways (other than a possible bullpen arm game 7). You would have to be a buffoon to take him out right now. But I guess you never know with Dusty.
fred_1_15301
Footballguy
I mean I guess if Houston scores like 3 runs this inning, it's probably a good idea to take him out so that they can preserve him for game 7.
Lehigh98
Footballguy
Up until Bregman scored, the pitching was:
Nola - 8 ER in 8.1
Wheeler - 4 ER in 5.0
Everyone else - 0 ER in 17.2
A bullpen game might be the best thing for us at this point.
fred_1_15301
Footballguy
If I were the manager I would bring Javier out to start the 7th (and have a very short leash).
Major
Footballguy
Same. I wanted to see him go for the complete game no no. Makes sense though to preserve him a bit. Sure he'll be a go if we get to G7.
fred_1_15301
Footballguy
Are you thinking he starts game 7? Man I would not trust McCullers at all.
Major
Footballguy
I doubt they'll start him but he'll definitely be available early.
Pip's Invitation
Footballguy
The recent numbers the broadcasters have been quoting for Javier are ridiculous. He's basically been Sandy Koufax for about 6 games in a row. How can you wait to start him until Game 4 if that is the case?
facook
Footballguy
Frank and Papi are super-lovable. And yet you are still correct.
Dicks. SUCH dicks. Love you Philly.
I feel like Dusty left Scherzer and that other Nationals snowflake #1 pick in for inning after inning a few years back. Can't remember that other waste of space pitcher's name, but Dusty killed them both I think. Weird.
fred_1_15301
Footballguy
I think a lot has changed with this loss. First, Houston has their confidence back. Second, we know the series is going back to Houston. Third, Wheeler is potentially dealing with a dead arm so the next 2 games significantly favor Houston. I hate to say it but this really was a game that Philly needed to win. With that said, it’s a 3 game series and it’s baseball so anything can happen.
Dusty said after the game that he thought about it a lot and he would probably go 2-3 innings if it went to G7
Not sure what point of the game this was from but he got up to over 90 pitches after 6 IP. There really was no reason to leave him in for the 7th because he wasn't gonig to be able to go 3 more innings for the no hitter. Get him out after 6 and then your bullpen can go three innings without having to come into the middle of an inning. I wouldn't have had issue leving Javier in for the 7th but I wouldn't have sent him out fo the 8th with over 100 pitches in the game.
There was no way he was going three more innings when he was already over 90 pitches thru 6 IP. I could see leaving him out for the 7th but he wasn't going any more than that.
He was over 90 pitches so at most he could get through the 7th. The problem with planning to pull him if a guy gets on is then you have a guy on. It's better to bring in a pitcher with nobody on base and to start an inning. I wouldn't have had an issue with your plan but sometimes it's better to just have a fresh slate for a guy coming in.
fred_1_15301
Footballguy
They're going to need Javier if the series goes to 7. All hands on deck. It was the right move to pull him after 6. I would have also been ok letting him start the 7th with a short leash.
Houston really took control last night. I expect Verlander to pitch a gem tonight and I also expect the Phillies bullpen (tonight is a bullpen game for them) to come back down to Earth a little. Houston should win tonight.
But watch the Phils hit like 6 HRs in the first 3 innings because baseball.
Houston really took control last night. I expect Verlander to pitch a gem tonight and I also expect the Phillies bullpen (tonight is a bullpen game for them) to come back down to Earth a little. Houston should win tonight.
But watch the Phils hit like 6 HRs in the first 3 innings because baseball.
fred_1_15301
Footballguy
Yup I would have been ok with either move. It's just the guy was so much on his game that I would want to maximize his usage. The Phils have shown the ability to come back against anyone all postseason so the idea of pulling him must have left Baker a little uneasy. But it all worked out for them.
GoBirds
Footballguy
Was surprised to get an email about commemorative post season tickets that can be redeemed on Candy which is the MLB digital collectible partner, anyone familiar with this? I’m old school and not familiar with Candy and honestly was hoping I could get real tickets sent, is there value to these digital tickets? Interested to learn more from those familiar with it.
Long Ball Larry
Footballguy
Why aren’t the Astros wearing their 1980 uniforms? Cowards
Ron Swanson
Footballguy
I've been driving around the southern US for the last three weeks in a rental vehicle with New York plates. I'm sending it back to Avis next week with a little upgrade.
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fred_1_15301
Footballguy
Really? Didn't he get hurt in that game against Baltimore on August 28th? After that, he gave up 3 runs in his last 23 regular season innings. He then struggled in his game against Seattle but pitched a gem against the Yanks. I think he'll be fine. He's such a great pitcher - this WS slump just feels like a complete fluke.
Major
Footballguy
Hope you're right. Just hasn't seemed as dominant in the playoffs. Probably just an overreaction on my part from G1 and Javier's brilliance.
fred_1_15301
Footballguy
Well he’s definitely struggling again tonight.
fred_1_15301
Footballguy
If I’m dusty, I’m going to that bullpen to start the next inning. Verly is getting our of jams but he’s at 90+ pitches and has looked a bit shaky tonight. You’ve got a great bullpen and a rest day coming up. Take advantage of that.
Long Ball Larry
Footballguy
Did the Phillies deplete their button budget for the year?
fred_1_15301
Footballguy
Bohm a gold glover all of a sudden lol. The dude was a horrendous defender for the early parts of the year.
fred_1_15301
Footballguy
All of the Phillies hitters are.
Desert_Power
Footballguy
Some clutch glove work from the Astros
fred_1_15301
Footballguy
Wow!
fred_1_15301
Footballguy
Ok Harper time!
fred_1_15301
Footballguy
lol the ump calls that first pitch a ball.
Long Ball Larry
Footballguy
Castellanos swings at the first pitch, didn’t see that coming
modogg
Footballguy
yeah this week has been a roller coaster and the last 2 games has sucked the fun out of most of it. getting a week away and hopefully the Phil's do something in the off-season should make for a fun season next year
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