![]() ![]() He only went 6 IP, but gave up just a single run to go with 3 H, 1 BB, and 9 K’s. Surprise, Verlander had another good start his last time out in spite of raising his ERA to a whopping 1.08. Game 1: Justin Verlander, RHP (6-2, 1.08 ERA) vs. The Yanks’ goal is the same as last time: chase down the AL East leading and best in baseball Red Sox, who face Houston next. They’re better than the starting pitching though, and more than capable of taking a lead all the way when called upon. Their bullpen has been above average in 2018, usually in the top ten in most categories, but not quite the same dominant force we saw in the 2017 playoffs. Sanchez has been heating up lately as well, which counter balances an ice cold Stanton, who didn’t reach base against the Angels and struck out 7 times. Judge has also been very good for New York this year, expanding on his Rookie of the Year campaign and leading his team in home runs at 14 with 39 RBI. 304/.385/.957 with 5 home runs in his last 7 games even after an 0 for 3 with a walk in his last start. One of those hitters is their big rookie second baseman Gleyber Torres, who has been red hot lately, slashing. They mostly relied on their 7 to 9 hitters against LA, who had 7 of their 17 hits this weekend. The Yankees welcome Houston after a series win against the Angels in which New York’s offense was somewhat subdued. ![]() ![]() The Astros have their biggest test so far in 2018 ahead of them, as they will face the top two teams in the majors back to back and then the suddenly red hot Mariners, who sit one game back in the West. The bullpen had a rare meltdown as did McCullers, but otherwise the pitching performed about on par with the rest of the year. Special mention for Max Stassi, who appeared in all 4 games and had a hit in each, which I would assume is rare for a backup catcher. Springer has also been money lately, with 6 hits and 2 walks in the last 4 games, including 3 doubles and 2 homers. He would find his power stroke, belting a home run, a triple, and two doubles during those 10 PAs. They plated at least 6 runs in all 4, with Altuve coming alive and snapping an 0 for 12 skid with 10 straight hits, beating and extending his old franchise record. Instead they leave with a series split and a 2 game losing streak, but also a strong offensive showing over the course of a 4 game road series. Houston will show up in the Bronx after a 14 inning heart breaker in Cleveland where they came within one strike of leaving with a series win a few times. ![]()
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