Yeah, that's what I've been worried about. I think the Rangers will be up there swinging away knowing he attacks batters so maybe he can get them to chase knowing this is their plan.aggie813 said:texasaggie2015 said:
I love big game Urquidy but I'm not sure I love the way he matches up against this lineup. Just me?
I agree, his aggressiveness around the stike zone could lead to HR with this lineup.
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Dubon at the 2 hole? He better perform or it'll be a lot of dusty hate
I think it's not the worst move given how good he's been
I think it's not the worst move given how good he's been
It changed when they got big madJohnnyTexAg1995 said:“We were told there was an agreement the roof wouldn’t be open at either place. I don’t know what changed,” Dusty Baker said.
— Chandler Rome (@Chandler_Rome) October 19, 2023
Interesting
Is Brantley hurt or something? WTF.
Don't the Rangers know it's still an away stadium if the roof is open???
Brantley is not hurt. He doesn't hit lefties like Tucker and Yordan do. Chas and Dubon are better matchups.
Once Heaney leaves the game, depending on the situation, I expect Brantley to come in for Chas.
Once Heaney leaves the game, depending on the situation, I expect Brantley to come in for Chas.
The baseball FLIES when the roof is open at Globe Life. This game could get weird really quick.
Wouldn't we want their roof open?
Only thing I don't love about dubon in two hole is I don't have him in the 8 hole.
At this point, he's as good as any really. Dude has been solid
At this point, he's as good as any really. Dude has been solid
He gets on base for Yordan.
We both hit well so IDK who it benefits more.Willy Wonka said:
Wouldn't we want their roof open?
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In that case, I wish we would have kept another outfielder (Meyers) instead of either Singleton or Kessinger. But oh well.texasaggie2015 said:
Brantley is not hurt. He doesn't hit lefties like Tucker and Yordan do. Chas and Dubon are better matchups.
Once Heaney leaves the game, depending on the situation, I expect Brantley to come in for Chas.
Does anyone know with the roof open do balls fly out easier or harder?aggie813 said:texasaggie2015 said:
I love big game Urquidy but I'm not sure I love the way he matches up against this lineup. Just me?
I agree, his aggressiveness around the stike zone could lead to HR with this lineup.
Never mind, question answered. Quick Dusty, let Framber pitch on short rest!texasaggie2015 said:
The baseball FLIES when the roof is open at Globe Life. This game could get weird really quick.
Well last night we would have had at least a couple of more homers but not sure how many they would have had.Danwell Home said:We both hit well so IDK who it benefits more.Willy Wonka said:
Wouldn't we want their roof open?
texasaggie2015 said:
The baseball FLIES when the roof is open at Globe Life. This game could get weird really quick.
This is a concern with Urquidy's pitch style imo, but I think Heaney is a fly ball pitcher too (or used to be) so not sure why they'd cut off their nose to spite their face if that was actually their plan.
A few thoughts:texasaggie2015 said:
I love big game Urquidy but I'm not sure I love the way he matches up against this lineup. Just me?
Urquidy's last 3 outings have been strong. 2 starts and 3 inning relief appearance. Keep riding the hot hand?
They haven't seen him this year, but they did see him 3x last year. 1 bad start, 1 okay start, and 1 great start. Mixed bag overall.
Urquidy is a reverse splits guy (nasty change up) yet the Rangers loaded up with their lefty lineup. Seems like a mistake.
On the flip side, Arlington's lefties are good at hitting RHP change-ups.
.... just came across something juicy while looking up stats on this post.
The Rangers don't hit high 4 seamers well. That explains the success of Verlander & Javier. That could be the key for Urquidy tonight.
4 seam fastball + RHP + zones 1, 2, 3
Rangers ranks 27th in xwOBA & wOBA.
vs Javier (4 seam fastball + RHP + zones 1, 2, 3)
-2 balls put in play for outs (neither hard hit)
-4 whiffs in the zone, 2 whiffs above the zone
-4 fouls in the zone, 4 fouls above the zone
vs Verlander (4 seam fastball + RHP + zones 1, 2, 3)
-2 balls put in play for outs (neither hard hit)
-0 whiffs in the zone, 0 whiffs above the zone
-1 called strike in the zone
-7 fouls in the zone, 3 fouls above the zone
EastCoastAgNc said:Dusty Baker said the Astros were told before the series moved to Arlington that there was an “agreement” that the roof in both team’s ballparks would be closed for the entire ALCS. He did not elaborate on who exactly the agreement was between.
— Danielle Lerner (@danielle_lerner) October 19, 2023
Someone forgot to CC Big Rob.
Prosperdick said:Well last night we would have had at least a couple of more homers but not sure how many they would have had.Danwell Home said:We both hit well so IDK who it benefits more.Willy Wonka said:
Wouldn't we want their roof open?
We would have had 4 more. Yordan that was taken back. 2 more for Jose and one for Bregman.
They both are.Chrundle the Great said:texasaggie2015 said:
The baseball FLIES when the roof is open at Globe Life. This game could get weird really quick.
This is a concern with Urquidy's pitch style imo, but I think Heaney is a fly ball pitcher too (or used to be) so not sure why they'd cut off their nose to spite their face if that was actually their plan.
2022-23 (mine 200 IP)
Urquidy 18th - 44.5% flyball
Heaney 24th - 43.1% flyball
Astros sticking with orange jerseys.
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If it ain't broke...
Imagine going back in time to march and telling somebody on this thread "Dubon will hit 2nd in the ALCS game against the Rangers"
I'll be driving into the hill country on 71 this evening. Anyone know what station I can tune in on? 790 ok up there? Been a long time since I did a game on radio
you can always download the iheart radio app and listen to 790 on thereProject Gemini said:
I'll be driving into the hill country on 71 this evening. Anyone know what station I can tune in on? 790 ok up there? Been a long time since I did a game on radio
Astros Radio Affiliates | Houston Astros (mlb.com)Project Gemini said:
I'll be driving into the hill country on 71 this evening. Anyone know what station I can tune in on? 790 ok up there? Been a long time since I did a game on radio
Looks like maybe the Columbus and Fredericksburg stations will be your best bet.
Thanks guys
Here’s a handy list of games with the roof open at Globe Life Field from the Rangers if you’re into that kinda thing pic.twitter.com/qvBVnsIN9o
— kennedi landry (@kennlandry) October 19, 2023
texasaggie2015 said:
The baseball FLIES when the roof is open at Globe Life. This game could get weird really quick.
Maybe those working track and wall pop outs leave tonight. Astros had a bunch of them
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I'll be driving into the hill country on 71 this evening. Anyone know what station I can tune in on? 790 ok up there? Been a long time since I did a game on radio
Absolutely download iHeart.
Creed should parachute into the stadium like that guy back in the '86 World Series.
Rangers fans would love that.
Rangers fans would love that.
They'd Creed all over themselves.
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