Astros, 10/8, game 3, ALDS

[Maxbialystock]

Peacock vs. Fister, both righties.

 

Time to win one. Astros have outpitched and outhit the Sox to a fare thee well in October.

 

In the lineup I see Devers at 3b, Vazquez catching, Moreland at 1b, Pedey at 2b, the regular outfield (all B's), and HanRam at DH. However, maybe a shakeup in the top 3--or not.

 

Assuming the Sox win today--Farrell's choice tomorrow is Porcello or ERod because there is no compelling reason to bring Sale back on short rest.

 

When he is on, Fister can hit corners, mix up his pitches, keep the ball low, etc. In his last start, Sep 29, Fister went 5.1 against the Astros, giving up 3. Price, Reed, and Kimbrel pitched the last 3.2 innings scoreless.

Edited October 8, 2017 by Maxbialystock

[Spudboy]

The starting time is kind of odd. 2:38.

 

I have no idea why.

 

The game can be seen on Fox Sports 1.

[Thunder]

Weather should be in play today, at least at the start. Win. Dance. Repeat.

[a700hitter]

I couldn't make it to Boston for today's game due to a bad case of bursitis. I am selling my tickets on Stubhub, but if anyone on TS would like to go to the game, I will transfer my tickets to you for face value ($75/each no fees). You would need an MLB account to complete the online transfer.

[Spudboy]

I couldn't make it to Boston for today's game due to a bad case of bursitis. I am selling my tickets on Stubhub, but if anyone on TS would like to go to the game, I will transfer my tickets to you for face value ($75/each no fees). You would need an MLB account to complete the online transfer.

 

That sucks. I hope that you can find some way of being comfortable today.

 

It's raining significantly in North Attleboro.

[a700hitter]

That sucks. I hope that you can find some way of being comfortable today.

 

It's raining significantly in North Attleboro.

Thanks, Pete. If it gets rained out today, maybe I can get up there for the next 2 games.

[jad]

NOAA says showers "mainly before 2pm." Radar images look like all of this will pass by game-time or thereabouts.

[Thunder]

NOAA says showers "mainly before 2pm." Radar images look like all of this will pass by game-time or thereabouts.

 

Sounds like no on-field BP though

[Palodios]

The start times for this series have been painful. Game 2 started at 11 AM for me, on a weekday. How am I supposed to watch the game, sulk about the Sox getting crushed, and post to Talksox all at work?

[Bellhorn04]

The start times for this series have been painful. Game 2 started at 11 AM for me, on a weekday. How am I supposed to watch the game, sulk about the Sox getting crushed, and post to Talksox all at work?

 

We've really been getting the sucky start times.

[jad]

The start times for this series have been painful. Game 2 started at 11 AM for me, on a weekday. How am I supposed to watch the game, sulk about the Sox getting crushed, and post to Talksox all at work?

 

Yeah, that's tough. I doubt you'll have this problem again, at least this year. Me? I'm going for a ride in the rain. I'm sure my astute analysis of the game, the season, and the inner workings of the front office won't be affected by not seeing what happens on the field.

[SoxHop]

Time to beat Houston.......... and ruin the good times, for the bad people.....

[S5Dewey]

I couldn't make it to Boston for today's game due to a bad case of bursitis. I am selling my tickets on Stubhub, but if anyone on TS would like to go to the game, I will transfer my tickets to you for face value ($75/each no fees). You would need an MLB account to complete the online transfer.

 

Good luck with that bursitis crap, man. I wish I could help you (us) out by buying that ticket but I couldn't even get to the park on time. You should have no trouble selling them for 'face' though.

[Thunder]

If I was at home, and not school, I would pounce on those tickets and speed down the Mass Pike.

[TylerD]

Along or nothing today boys. Season is on the line. Get it done.

[Northern Star]

Sounds like no on-field BP though

 

Well, until Fister starts pitching...

[Spudboy]

Why is Leon starting and Vasquez is on the bench?

 

This team needs offense.

 

I guess the numbers indicate Leon has a better chance against this pitcher or something really logical like that.

[Northern Star]

Much discussion about the impact of the manager. Let's see if they come out flat. If we're going to lose, I'd rather we go down swinging.

[a700hitter]

Much discussion about the impact of the manager. Let's see if they come out flat. If we're going to lose, I'd rather we go down swinging.

It would be nice to play with a lead at least once in the series.

[NativeBostonian]

Let’s try not to get fisted today. Go Sox.

[OH FOY]

1st inning is huge.

[OH FOY]

Im fisting brothers

[S5Dewey]

FWIW, Fister is sporting Schilling's number 38.

[OH FOY]

DP with a fist

[TylerD]

Base hit. Starting well. And now to second. f*** me.

[OH FOY]

Holy Fist

[S5Dewey]

Why would we start our #2 catcher in this game??

[Northern Star]

Why would you drop Bregman in the order when he's hitting 1.000 against Fister and a ton in general.

[NativeBostonian]

There has to be a quick hook today if things starts to go bad here.

[TylerD]

Lmao 1 0. All you can do is laugh.