Aside from JDM's major contribution tonight, got to wonder where the top 4 of the lineup is tonight. A 5 run lead is different than a 4 run + GS lead. and going to the BP for 9 outs. Seriously hope David P. gets his well earned win now.
With Moreland's double (proving up Pearce's hit the other night), Kinsler is in a make or break position. Fail to move Mitch over, Ian is cut before he reaches the dugout.
Have not understood that pitch all year. It may be ok earlier in year for Kimbrel in the 9th, but not now. Don't think it hasn't been scouted to death ??
Just think folks, that was 4 innings not 7 or 8. Long Game but Price is holding the line. Need to have the BP plan ready for 6th and beyond. Be real nice if the 1-2-3-4-5 hitters don't help Verlander and put up a couple runs.
I'm thinking he will go til his arm falls off, full 7 or 8 innings UNLESS the top of our lineup (Betts, Beni, JDM again) get to him in the 5th and add runs. Pitching looks like the way to win tonight. Hoping Price has the game of his life on tap.
getting the sense that the key Astro hitters are getting some tight shorts and will start overswinging trying to get a 3 run homer with no one base. If Price can keep changing speeds, work the edges and get the HP Ump calls, this could get to be fun.