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

[BigCecil]

Why pinch hit for a silver slugger finalist?

 

Yikes. I didn't know Maldonado was. Have they no shame? His wRC+ is 70.

[BigCecil]

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.

 

Lol. So true. I hate the ever shifting eye rolling hindsight narratives to fill air time.

[Stangstag]

It is over

 

*Insert famous quote from boxing movie here*

[connorp]

*Insert famous quote from boxing movie here*

 

Why go to boxing when you have Yogi Berra

[Stangstag]

Why go to boxing when you have Yogi Berra

 

Rocky/Philly connection

[connorp]

Rocky/Philly connection

 

Ah. Solid. Sorry

[Laika]

Phillies still have a shot here.

 

Wheeler - Valdez is a coinflip

 

win Saturday and roll the dice with Ranger Suarez, man of destiny, on Sunday. If Suarez wins game 7 his postseason performance will be one of legends.

[glory]

I expect the Astros to win, but I wouldn't rule out Philly just yet. Wheeler is really good and then Game 7 anything can happen.

[Brownie19]

Really hoping this goes to a Game 7.

[G-Snarls]

Framber Valdez has made 3 starts against the Phillies in the last month

 

11+ innings

1 run

19 K

Edited November 4, 2022 by G-Snarls

[BigCecil]

Phillies still have a shot here.

 

Wheeler - Valdez is a coinflip

 

win Saturday and roll the dice with Ranger Suarez, man of destiny, on Sunday. If Suarez wins game 7 his postseason performance will be one of legends.

 

For sure. Depends a lot on if wheeler is the usual or the guy from the last start who didn't have his V and stuff.

[G-Snarls]

For sure. Depends a lot on if wheeler is the usual or the guy from the last start who didn't have his V and stuff.

 

Yeah it pretty much falls on him to save their playoff lives

[philly30]

*Insert famous quote from boxing movie here*

 

"Cut me mick"

[43211234]

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?

 

He's already 25. So he's looking like a very nice player but maybe he won't see a big uptick in offence like you might expect if he was a 22 year-old rookie.

[G-Snarls]

Game on!

[G-Snarls]

Why do they hit Harper 4th

[Stangstag]

Awful umpiring already 1 batter in

[G-Snarls]

More great defense

[Spanky99]

This ump, lol.

[Spanky99]

Unreal... like f*** this game in the ass.

[philly30]

Hoskins sucks!

[Solaxys]

Schwarber HR tour continues

[BigCecil]

Schwarber HR tour continues

 

Plesac called that perfectly on the broadcast. If you feel the need to go to the fastball with 2 strikes against Schwarber - don't miss in. Then boom. 1-0.

[John_Havok]

Then boom…3-1

[G-Snarls]

Massive massive home run for Alvarez

[Stangstag]

Lol yeah now THIS is the Phillies pen I know.

 

Alvarado crapping the bed 2 games in a row… RIP

[Omar]

Yordan with the biggest hit of his career.

[GoJays1562]

Game over for the Phillies. Alvarado meatball down the middle to Alvarez.

[John_Havok]

Alvarado gonna have nightmares about Alvarez for the next few years.

[Spanky99]

That ball was obliterated... like...