The Official 2017 MLB Thread

[JBrax]

Astros’ bullpen collapse had fans sadly recalling Royals’ comeback in 2015 playoffs
http://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/for-petes-sake/article179467236.html

 

[tripplej]

If the Astro's don't fix their bullpen, they will be out..

 

[JBrax]

Yep, I’d much rather see Houston advance. They must stay mentally strong right now.

 

[tripplej]

The Astros lost again (score of 0 to 5).. NY has the series now, 3 games to 2 games.

Astros are on the brink of elimination now..

Next game is in Houston so there is hope..

Most likely will be NY vs LA..

 

[tripplej]

The Cubs were not eliminated in a sweep.. They finally were able to win one game to stay alive. They won 3-2 against LA..

LA still leads the series 3 to 1.

 

[Todd Anderson]

Yep, I’d much rather see Houston advance. They must stay mentally strong right now.

Houston is in trouble.

 

[JBrax]

Houston is in trouble.

Houston, we have a problem? Maybe I should hold off on watching Apollo 13 tonight huh.

 

[Todd Anderson]

Astros look tight.... they need to relax!

 

[tripplej]

Astro's has to win to keep moving on.. It is all about survival now.

 

[tripplej]

Astros won today.. Go on one more day in this series. Hopefully game 7 will be positive.

 

[JBrax]

So we get a game 7! I’ll be rooting for Houston to take down the Yankees. The Astros need to play loose.

 

[tripplej]

Yeah, game 7. All or nothing to go on to the world series.

 

[JBrax]

I really don’t like the pitching matchup tonight. CC Sabathia scares me but I hope my gut feeling is wrong. Not to mention I don’t think the Yankees would give the Dodgers much of a fight. Houston has the talent to give the Dodgers all they can handle in a seven game series. Houston needs to play loose tonight and leave it all on the field.

 

[tripplej]

yeah, let's see how it goes. The game can go either way.. The Dodgers will be a tough series either way.

 

[JBrax]

So who’s watching baseball tonight? I’ve gotta say it’s nice watching a huge game 7 somewhat emotionally unattached. The nerves involved watching this game for true fans of both the Astros and Yankees is indescribable. Been there and done that. GO ASTROS!!

 

[tripplej]

Yeah, watching when your team is playing and watching when your team is not playing are two different things. That is for sure!

 

[JBrax]

You’re about to find out.

 

[tripplej]

lol.. So far so good. 4 to 0. Go Astros.

 

[tripplej]

Astros won today!

Onward to face LA Dodgers.

The next series will be very tough..

 

[tripplej]

Here is the schedule for those interested.

From MLB.COM

 

[tripplej]

Today is game 1 of the world series..

So exciting!

 

[tripplej]

Astros lost the first game against the Dodgers. Score was Dogers 3 Astros 1.

Game 2 is tonight. Hopefully Astros can get a split here and will one on the road. Time will tell.

 

[tripplej]

Astros were able to go into extra innings and earn a win in LA.. Way to go Astros.

Series is now tied 1-1.

from mlb,

"The Astros, three outs from a daunting deficit in the Fall Classic, pulled off two improbable rallies against Los Angeles' vaunted bullpen and shocked a Dodger Stadium crowd with a 7-6, 11-inning victory to even the Series at one game apiece"

Game 3 is in Houston on Friday.

 

[Todd Anderson]

What a game!!! Wow. Houston’s lineup came to life late... they were relentless. And the whole thing hinges on Puig barely missing that hit in 8th.

Great baseball.

 

[JBrax]

The Astros are looking good! Sheesh, that lineup can MASH. Up 2-1 so they need to keep the pressure on and win this thing.