2022 World Series Thread: Houston Astros vs. Philadelphia Phillies (best of 7)

[BigCecil]

Was just about to type "shell of Thor" looks bad. Get the pen up.

 

Then Alvarez chased some poo and Pena thrown out trying to steal. Escaped with 1 run when they had him on the ropes.

[Stangstag]

Alright now THIS is an exciting game already

[Jonn]

Schwarber would be so perfect as a Blue Jay what a beast

[Stangstag]

Schwarber would be so perfect as a Blue Jay what a beast

 

Yup imagine playing Schwarber instead of Tapia all those times

[BigCecil]

Schwarber would be so perfect as a Blue Jay what a beast

I wanted him last off season. Given what we spent on others that didn't/haven't worked out 4/80 didn't seemed excessive. His BB rate and power from the left side would be very impactful in our line up. His D and K rate & average kept his WAR down.

[BigCecil]

4 BBs and a bomb in 2 1/3. Dusty needs to get the hook out with Verlander.

[Jimcanuck]

Thor is a junkballer now?

[glory]

Schwarber would be so perfect as a Blue Jay what a beast

 

Yeah seriously, Schwarber in the Jays lineup would have been amazing.

[Jimcanuck]

Hanging junkball

[Brownie19]

How good is Jeremy Pena going to be? He's been incredible on both sides of the ball this post season. Is this just a hot/lucky streak or is this guy going to become a generational player? Anyone want to throw out some comparisons?

[Jimcanuck]

How good is Jeremy Pena going to be? He's been incredible on both sides of the ball this post season. Is this just a hot/lucky streak or is this guy going to become a generational player? Anyone want to throw out some comparisons?

 

Alan Trammell maybe

 

If he can tone down his agressiveness at the plate, he's a regular 5 WAR superstar

[G-Snarls]

A good WS start for Verlander

 

Don't hate seeing it

 

Edit: Good or lucky?

Edited November 4, 2022 by G-Snarls

[BigCecil]

How good is Jeremy Pena going to be? He's been incredible on both sides of the ball this post season. Is this just a hot/lucky streak or is this guy going to become a generational player? Anyone want to throw out some comparisons?

 

So solid. Makes it harder to use the "we're a young team still learning" tag line for the Jays. Peña looks like he is playing just any game out there squaring up balls and playing great D.

[Omar]

My blood pressure goes up watching Segura bat. He looks like he is trying to so hard to get that big hit. Squeezing the bat too tight.

[Jonn]

I wanted him last off season. Given what we spent on others that didn't/haven't worked out 4/80 didn't seemed excessive. His BB rate and power from the left side would be very impactful in our line up. His D and K rate & average kept his WAR down.

 

There was legit rumours suggesting the Jays were very interested and in on him until the end but Philly set the market on him. Feel we could have rotated him between LF, 1B, and DH. Hes definitely not a good Defender but he plays a passable LF. He’s actually probably a better Outfielder than 1B. Just having the Lefty bat with that kind of Power and discipline. Springer and Schwarber coming out at you right out of the gates screams intimidation.

[Brownie19]

Philly fans booing Gurriel for being shaken up on the rundown. Classic ****s.

[Brownie19]

Does Dusty not have a pinch hitter on the bench? Why is Maldonado batting here? Edited November 4, 2022 by Brownie19

[BigCecil]

Not sure with RISP 2 out Vasquez doesn't PH for Maldonado here.

[Stangstag]

Not sure with RISP 2 out Vasquez doesn't PH for Maldonado here.

 

Why pinch hit for a silver slugger finalist?

[Brownie19]

Pena again. Unreal.

[Omar]

Mancini...terrible ab.

[Omar]

Let's go Phillies!

[Omar]

Nice catch....damn.

[Solaxys]

gg, Astros prolly win WS, going back home.

[BigCecil]

2 huge plays on D preserve the W for the Stros. What a game.

[Omar]

Pressly gets it done again.

[Stangstag]

Holy s*** what a clutch play by McCormick. Game saver

[Stangstag]

gg, Astros prolly win WS, going back home.

 

The Nats beat them at home in games 6/7 to win it in 2019, so its definitely still possible for the Phils. Bats gotta wake up though

[philly30]

It is over

[G-Snarls]

The momentum swings and recency bias among the fans and media are so wild

 

After game one: Astros might never lose again for the next decade

 

After game three: Phillies are the team of destiny and will win all three games at home cause Phillies fans r loud

 

After game five: Oh yeah that's right.. . The Astros are the better team and they'll win it in 6 or 7.