Lots of people here in Houston calling for the series to end in 5. I just don't see it. The Red Sox are too talented for that. If the Astros win today, then I guess it's more possible but I still think it'll be in 6
Ump was very consistent all night. He was giving the pitchers a couple inches on the outside corner. It burned the Astros hitters a couple times too. I dont mind a funky zone as long as it is consistent and fair to both teams.
The catcher jumping up in the way of the ump doesnt help him...
This is the other thing I find funny. People want to make it all about semantics. They took that stance with Julio Lugo and others in the past, but maybe there was a circumstance with Osuna that warranted an exception in their eyes. Again, most of the details of what happened are not public...
You know, it's funny...Adrian Peterson beats a child senseless, but people don't raise hell when he signs with the Redskins. Chapman beats a girl, but people don't seem to care when he is on the mound for the Yankees. This is virtue signalling at it's finest. People are latching around the...
I have never seen a team that so clearly elevates their level of play when it matters most. There are just so many guys who are clutch on this team. This is the best team I have ever seen. Itd be interesting to see them play the late 90s Yankees.
Man City/Liverpool was a pretty balanced match. The first half was beyond boring, but the 2nd 45 was pretty entertaining. I cant believe Mahrez missed that PK...Man City was without de Bruyne, but Milner went down for Liverpool in the first half so maybe that evens out a touch.
Better than last year for sure. I just hope they stay hungry and focused. How tough is it having to face verlander/Cole and thrown getting Dallas Keuchel in a win or go home Game 3? Tough...
My counterpoint is what did Vegas peg the As at before the season? Vegas looks at numbers, but baseball is played on the field. And the As look damn good right now.
I get that the Dodgers/ Cubs would be favored. I wouldnt favor them though.
people keep underestimating the A's because they lack the big names. that's fine. the facts are that they are 34-16 since the ASB, have one of the filthiest bullpens in the league, one of the best defensive teams in the league, and have lost only 1 series since July 29th (to the defending WS...
I didnt realize that one.
I hear ya. I buy that if they played in the Central Division, but 3 of the 4 other teams in their division have been .500 or better all year long. They play half their games in that division. How the Indians dont have 100 wins by now is beyond me. They have 3...
The Oakland A's are 4.5 games clear of the best team in the NL......yet they are currently the 2nd wild card team in the AL....Thats crazy. The NL is so down right now.