Please limit talk in this thread to this series. Other topics should be discussed in the appropriate threads. Play-by-play is not allowed. If you need that, there are other places to find it. Political discussions belong in the D&D forum not in here. All games are broadcast on Space City Network unless otherwise noted. 6-8 Spencer Arrighetti (R) vs. Jeffrey Springs (L) 8:38 6-9 Kai-Wei Teng (R) vs. Walbert Ureña (R) 8:38 6-10 Peter Lambert (R) vs. Reid Detmers (L) 8:38
Astros sitting with ~20% chance of making the playoffs. They really can't afford anymore bad 10+ game stretches prior to the deadline and this stretch of 9 games against the Angels, Royals, and Tigers is time for them to make hay and gain ground on the Mariners. 31 games remaing before the AS break and Houston (and every team) probably will decide their deadline position by then. Houston needs to go ~19-12 at worst to really justify buying. That's totally doable because they don't play any really tough teams outside the Rays between now and then: Angels* Royals* Tigers* Guardians Blue Jays* Tigers* Twins* Rays Nats* Rangers* * denotes .500 or worse team
The home stand was good for differential (+9) despite going below 500. Astros need wins too. __ Matchups look good and Astros have played well on the road lately winning 6 of 7. Results this series Sweep - balances the wack 4-5 home stand, 500 progress (7-5) Win - wasted 2 weeks, zero 500 progress (6-6) Lose/Swept - smh/LOL
That Royals/Tigers/Guards/BJays/Tigers stretch will be a tough one. I don't see us having a winning record any time soon
I personally am not standing pat regardless…. The Astros go 18-13 or better, then I am adding. They play any worse and I am moving a number of players for prospects. I would even eat part of Walker’s deal if I can get a prospect that my guys really believe in.
