Chas AB looked different today. He was a little late in the fast ball but he swung at good pitches and battled. 2024 Chas was completely lost, todays Chas wasn't and I'd be fine with him starting.

Michael King. Hol lee chit

the pitching staff gave up 3 runs to the Tigers today

I'll take 3 runs to the Tigers tomorrow as well

the problem is the bats

Porkstradamus says either 8-3 or 11-3 today, good guys.

Those 2 numbers were both clear in my fuzzy brain when the alarm went off at 525 AM

Let's beat that motown ass today

So I guess we can finally say that todays game is a "must win"

The Porkchop Express said:

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Porkstradamus says either 8-3 or 11-3 today, good guys.

Those 2 numbers were both clear in my fuzzy brain when the alarm went off at 525 AM

Let's beat that motown ass today

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I had a similar fuzzy image when I woke up at 4:30

The road to the ALCS starts today gents!!

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after his 0 for 4 in game 1...

Tucker's postseason OPS is .691

Bagwell's postseason OPS was .685

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Beau Holder said:

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I get your point. But again, of the six ABs I called out, four of them ended (early) on a pitch that was either borderline or not a strike. They weren't just "swinging at strikes." They made bad contact because they hit a bad pitch.

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Pitch Locations of Astros Balls in Play

Some chase, a lot on the edge.

Pitch Location of Astros Balls in Play w/ 2 Strikes

This explains some of the edge swings. You can't take strike 3 close.

Pitch Location of Astros Balls in Play on 0-0 Count

Yup, just Jose. Neither were good pitches to attack. Our leader has to do better.

Well, let's see what can happen today. The Astros have been in some tough spots before.

need a big hit from someone in the bottom half of the order

CFTXAG10 said:

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If we win today I think its more likely we turn to the Koochie tomorrow, and then have our full compliment of pitchers in the pen ready to go

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100%

CFTXAG10 said:

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If we win today I think its more likely we turn to the Koochie tomorrow, and then have our full compliment of pitchers in the pen ready to go

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Well if we lose today the decision is even easier…

BQRyno said:

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CFTXAG10 said:

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If we win today I think its more likely we turn to the Koochie tomorrow, and then have our full compliment of pitchers in the pen ready to go

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Well if we lose today the decision is even easier…

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YOU SHUT YOUR DAMN MOUTH!!

W said:

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need a big hit from someone in the bottom half of the order

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I'd take a hit or two from our right fielder. That would be pretty cool.

W said:

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need a big hit from someone in the bottom half of the order

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need a big hit from anyone anywhere in the order

edit: yesterday's risp opportunities: tucker, pena, caratini(2x), heyward did nothing. bregman got an infield single to advance a runner, diaz singled to drive in the 1 run, pena sac bunt, mccormick walk.

got to have some clutch hitting somewhere

MosesHallRAB04 said:

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Let's see the boom sticks engage tonight for the Astros offense.

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And by tonight we mean in 4 hours at 1:30 p.m.

Yusei Kikuchi said he was told “a few days ago” that he may be used in Game 2. He’s available out of the bullpen today, but would start Game 3 tomorrow if one happens

— Chandler Rome (@Chandler_Rome) October 2, 2024

Farmer1906 said:

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Beau Holder said:

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I get your point. But again, of the six ABs I called out, four of them ended (early) on a pitch that was either borderline or not a strike. They weren't just "swinging at strikes." They made bad contact because they hit a bad pitch.

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Pitch Location of Astros Balls in Play on 0-0 Count

Yup, just Jose. Neither were good pitches to attack. Our leader has to do better.

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The worst thing about the Altuve chart above is the one off the plate came in I believe the 6th inning after the Astros had put some pitches on Skubal in the 4th and 5th. Dubon and Jake see like 4 pitches between them both and Altuve first pitches swings at that junk off the plate. That alone may have given Skubal one more inning.

I don't mind Altuve first pitch swinging if it's at the waist or higher. At least those are pitches he has the capability to drive. First pitch swinging at stuff low in the zone is not good for him.

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W said:

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need a big hit from someone in the bottom half of the order

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I'd take a hit or two from our right fielder. That would be pretty cool.

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You're wanting our silver slugger and MVP candidate to get a hit in the postseason? You're asking for a lot

Happy bday, Ace.

Happy birthday, LMJ! 🤘 pic.twitter.com/tR45KFseCt

— Houston Astros (@astros) October 2, 2024