GDT: 2019 ALCS: (1) Houston Astros vs (2) New York Yankees - HOU wins 4-2

[Marcobruin]

hopefully the first of many more ahead

I doubt it. With guys like Torres Judge Andujar Sanchez and ofcourse- if this Jasson kid pans out.. plus of course their habitual free agent spending... They'll be there

 

[OKOptimistic]

Don't understand how the Yankees lost this series, all indications pointed to Yankees having the better roster except for starting pitching. Yankees had their chances to win game 2 and game 6, but none of the Yankees' hitters showed up except for DJ and Torres. We could of really used Luke Voit... I blame this on Boone

 

[Duke33]

High five to duke33. Please 4 more wins. Pitching matchup will be unreal. Hopefully they do a better job at capitalizing with runners on. Baseball playoffs is going to kill me. My heart can't take it

High five back my friend. Two World Series appearances in three years. Can't say enough about Altuve, or the bullpen's work (when all we heard about was how untouchable NY's pen was), or the defense. That Brantley play was insane. What a reaction after that deflating homer in the top of the ninth. I respect most of the Yankee players, but there's a definite joy at beating them three times out of three postseasons this decade because of how despicable their fans were in New York.

Washington won't be easy. This series is hard for me, most of my family is in the DC area and we just lost our mother who was a huge Nats fan (yet also liked Altuve a great deal). So I won't be sad if we lose to them. Their starting pitching probably matches ours but we should have the edge in the bullpen and with the lineup, although I agree they need to hit better with guys in scoring position.

But, we'll see what happens. For now, enjoy being back to the WS again. What a team.

 

[Quid Pro Clowe]

Osuna. Chapman. Not a good night to be a domestic abuser.

But...but your team had one years ago. Hypocrite!!

 

[Kyle McMahon]

Don't understand how the Yankees lost this series, all indications pointed to Yankees having the better roster except for starting pitching. Yankees had their chances to win game 2 and game 6, but none of the Yankees' hitters showed up except for DJ and Torres. We could of really used Luke Voit... I blame this on Boone

So the Astros were better in the most important - by far - category.

I'm surprised that there are actually people surprised the Yankees lost. I was impressed they won two games. This Houston team might beat those late 90's/early 00's Yankees, nevermind the current one.

 

[member 157595]

Don't understand how the Yankees lost this series, all indications pointed to Yankees having the better roster except for starting pitching. Yankees had their chances to win game 2 and game 6, but none of the Yankees' hitters showed up except for DJ and Torres. We could of really used Luke Voit... I blame this on Boone

So the Yankees had the better roster except for literally the most important part of a baseball team?

 

[punk_o_holic]

High five back my friend. Two World Series appearances in three years. Can't say enough about Altuve, or the bullpen's work (when all we heard about was how untouchable NY's pen was), or the defense. That Brantley play was insane. What a reaction after that deflating homer in the top of the ninth. I respect most of the Yankee players, but there's a definite joy at beating them three times out of three postseasons this decade because of how despicable their fans were in New York.

Washington won't be easy. This series is hard for me, most of my family is in the DC area and we just lost our mother who was a huge Nats fan (yet also liked Altuve a great deal). So I won't be sad if we lose to them. Their starting pitching probably matches ours but we should have the edge in the bullpen and with the lineup, although I agree they need to hit better with guys in scoring position.

But, we'll see what happens. For now, enjoy being back to the WS again. What a team.

Sorry for your loss. Condolences to you and the family.

 

[GIN ANTONIC]

So the Astros were better in the most important - by far - category.

I'm surprised that there are actually people surprised the Yankees lost. I was impressed they won two games. This Houston team might beat those late 90's/early 00's Yankees, nevermind the current one.

So the Yankees had the better roster except for literally the most important part of a baseball team?

Yeah I mean give the bullpen edge to NYY if you want even still Houston had a good pen, people just didn’t wan to give them credit. I don’t see ho you give the Yankees batting order much of an advantage over Houston’s though. Yes they had a historic regular season (so did the twins) but when you’re going up against Bregman, Yuli, Correa, Altuve, Brantley, Springer it’s not like they didn’t have a ton of star power at the plate.

Yankees maybe hit more bombs but the Houston roster is better hitters in my opinion. Too many boom or bust guys on NYY and the defence and speed edge easily goes to Houston as well

 

[Marcobruin]

High five back my friend. Two World Series appearances in three years. Can't say enough about Altuve, or the bullpen's work (when all we heard about was how untouchable NY's pen was), or the defense. That Brantley play was insane. What a reaction after that deflating homer in the top of the ninth. I respect most of the Yankee players, but there's a definite joy at beating them three times out of three postseasons this decade because of how despicable their fans were in New York.

Washington won't be easy. This series is hard for me, most of my family is in the DC area and we just lost our mother who was a huge Nats fan (yet also liked Altuve a great deal). So I won't be sad if we lose to them. Their starting pitching probably matches ours but we should have the edge in the bullpen and with the lineup, although I agree they need to hit better with guys in scoring position.

But, we'll see what happens. For now, enjoy being back to the WS again. What a team.

Astros in 5 maybe 4

 

[Marcobruin]

Astros have yordy this time around . They didn't have him when they won their last WS.
He's the best Cuban hitter in MLB

 

[Ivan13]

Don't understand how the Yankees lost this series, all indications pointed to Yankees having the better roster except for starting pitching. Yankees had their chances to win game 2 and game 6, but none of the Yankees' hitters showed up except for DJ and Torres. We could of really used Luke Voit... I blame this on Boone

That's kind of important champ.

 

[GIN ANTONIC]

Astros have yordy this time around . They didn't have him when they won their last WS.
He's the best Cuban hitter in MLB

Yikes. Cuba might as well pack up shop wrt baseball then. I know Alvarez is talented and had a good year but he's been an embarrassment at the plate this post season

 

[darko]

Yikes. Cuba might as well pack up shop wrt baseball then. I know Alvarez is talented and had a good year but he's been an embarrassment at the plate this post season

So was Bellinger couple years ago and now probably wins the MVP.

 

[GIN ANTONIC]

So was Bellinger couple years ago and now probably wins the MVP.

True enough but Alvarez might be on a whole other level of bad right now. Although yeah you’re right Belly was terrible in at the plate two postseasons ago.