2023 LCS Game/Discussion Thread: Battle of Texas, Philly vs NL West WC Redux

DeadlySplitter

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Catching up as much as I can... seems like the Rangers had a BABIP-fueled inning, even with the error. This team is on a serious run.

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jon abbey

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Yeah, Semien and Grossman’s balls both could have easily been outs, then it’s likely still scoreless.
 

Kliq

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Alvarez might be the scariest hitter in all of baseball. Just pure intimidation when he steps into the box.
 

DennyDoyle'sBoil

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Dusty stealing outs with Montero is where games and series are won. He's been pretty poor, but if you can steal outs with guys like that without using premium bullpen while your team tries to get back in it, obviously it's pretty big.

Only 15 pitches for Montero. He hasn't pitched over 3 innings all year, I don't think. Now that it's a 3-run lead (and Houston is not done batting yet), it will be interesting whether Dusty views this game as worth using more premium bullpen.
 

jon abbey

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What was the name of the Houston pitcher who had a rocking motion who defeated the Sox in the post-season 2021? Is he still on their team?
Luis Garcia, he stopped doing that because of new balk rules and he had Tommy John surgery and is out.
 

DennyDoyle'sBoil

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When the Astros swing at a ball, it seems like such a massive gift.

Don't love this matchup for Nate. Altuve is nails.