2022 MLB Season Thread

[Strange Brew]

Mancini is just lost this post season. His at bats aren't even productive. We might not see him again this series.

If Verlander doesn't forget how to pitch in the 4th inning, Pressly coming in now to close this down.

[Strange Brew]

Worst fielder out there saves the game for the Phillies. Wow.

[Mathgod]

The most bizarre baseball postseason I've ever seen. Can't think of one that even comes close.

[Strange Brew]

Not surprisingly Mancini not hitting here. Diaz has been almost as ice cold, they were smart to pitch around Gurriel.

[Strange Brew]

Great call by the home plate ump.

[Strange Brew]

Well that hurts as an Astros fan.

[Mathgod]

Like how do you explain Verlander going from god mode in the first 3 innings to suddenly not being able to locate a pitch in the next 2 innings? Twilight zone stuff.

[Strange Brew]

Originally Posted by Mathgod

Like how do you explain Verlander going from god mode in the first 3 innings to suddenly not being able to locate a pitch in the next 2 innings? Twilight zone stuff.

Sadly not twilight zone at all.

Verlander is 0-6 with an ERA over 6 in the World Series. In game 1's, his ERA is over 10.

Like I posted before the game, this was not a shock. The first three innings were a bit of a mirage i guess. Smoltz thought he was losing his form.

A great all time pitcher who struggles in the biggest moments.

[Mathgod]

Bone headed decision then by Dusty to let him take the mound in the 5th.

[Strange Brew]

What? That is on the player, no idea how put that L on the manager. If it’s me, I’m trotting JV out again in game 5 and expecting that to be the game he figures it out.

[Mathgod]

Originally Posted by Strange Brew

What? That is on the player, no idea how put that L on the manager. If it’s me, I’m trotting JV out again in game 5 and expecting that to be the game he figures it out.

JV has a long history of faceplanting in the WS. He gives up 3 runs in the 4th, and you put him out there again in the 5th? When you have a dominant bullpen you could rely upon instead? It was a bad decision.

[Strange Brew]

Originally Posted by Mathgod

JV has a long history of faceplanting in the WS. He gives up 3 runs in the 4th, and you put him out there again in the 5th? When you have a dominant bullpen you could rely upon instead? It was a bad decision.

Come on it’s game 1. You want a high performing Verlander to win this Series. Yes the Astros have a great bullpen and part of that is because of how deep their starters go. You don’t pull the Cy Young winner after one bad inning and three great ones even with his WS struggles. The Phil’s kept their starter in after a worse start and look how it worked out.

Game 7 maybe that’s a different story. My only criticism is that I’m putting in Stanek before Garcia.

[Mathgod]

Originally Posted by Strange Brew

Come on it’s game 1.

A crucial game 1 loss. Now the Stros are suddenly in a must-win situation in game 2, because going back to Philly for 3 straight games in a 2-0 hole against a red-hot team and a raucous crowd is about as insurmoutable a situation as any.

You want a high performing Verlander to win this Series.

You want to win the series, period. Even if it means being unloyal to the Cy Young winner.

You don’t pull the Cy Young winner after one bad inning and three great ones even with his WS struggles.

Yes, you do.

The Phil’s kept their starter in after a worse start and look how it worked out.

Once the game got to 5-5 it was basically a coinflip from that point on. It never should have got to that point. The Phils were playing with house money when they were down 5-0. Not the same situation as the Astros at all. Besides, Nola doesn't have Verlander's history of WS suckage.

Game 7 maybe that’s a different story. My only criticism is that I’m putting in Stanek before Garcia.

Every game is super critical. The Phils got here by adhering to a win-the-current-game-at-all-costs philosophy. Their opponents didn't, and that's why they're watching from home.

[Strange Brew]

Originally Posted by Mathgod

A crucial game 1 loss. Now the Stros are suddenly in a must-win situation in game 2, because going back to Philly for 3 straight games in a 2-0 hole against a red-hot team and a raucous crowd is about as insurmoutable a situation as any.


You want to win the series, period. Even if it means being unloyal to the Cy Young winner.

Yes, you do.

Once the game got to 5-5 it was basically a coinflip from that point on. It never should have got to that point. The Phils were playing with house money when they were down 5-0. Not the same situation as the Astros at all. Besides, Nola doesn't have Verlander's history of WS suckage.

Every game is super critical. The Phils got here by adhering to a win-the-current-game-at-all-costs philosophy. Their opponents didn't, and that's why they're watching from home.

Still feels like you are Monday morning quarterbacking here, sorry. If each game is so critical you should be arguing the Phillies should have pulled their starter sooner before it got to 5 to zero. But you’re not because of how it played out.

Pulling your starter at first sign of trouble is going to blow out your bullpen. You’re playing to win 4 games, not one.

And why is it a coin flip at 5-5? As you stated Astros have the superior bullpen.

Give credit to the Phillies, they got it done. You can’t manage your way out of poor pitching and good hitting by the opposition.

[Mathgod]

Giving up 3 runs in an inning isn't "the first sign of trouble". It's a clear sign that "WS Verlander has returned".

There's definitely a case for pulling Nola earlier, but as mentioned, he doesn't have Verlander's track record of poo pitching in the WS.

These guys are on point.

[Mathgod]

Stros on the board quickly in the first inning.

[flamingred89]

3 doubles on 4 pitches to start the game. That's gotta be a record.

[Strange Brew]

There’s that Phillies defense.

[Strange Brew]

So should Wheeler be pulled?

[Mathgod]

Did the Phillies go up 5-0 before giving up 3? It's a different situation. It's also the 2nd inning not the 5th. Important differences.