I can’t find any logical reason for TDA to start any games this series. Fried calls his own game with the pitchcom, so there’s not even a reason to have a personal catcher.
jpx7 (10-07-2023)
I expect this lineup to be chomping at the bit, and they will bury the Phillies early.
jpx7 (10-07-2023), zbhargrove (10-07-2023)
Strider vs someone not in his league with Wheeler and Nola looming makes this as close to a must-win as a Game 1 can ever be.
bravesnumberone (10-07-2023), jpx7 (10-07-2023), UNCBlue012 (10-07-2023)
Ozzie will be the key man in the lineup. He has a tendency to expand his zone considerably, and will be one of the places where Ranger looks to get outs without having to throw strikes. He needs to find a way to lay off the junk off the plate, because the guys in front of him should put consistent traffic on the bases.
Albies has a homer vs Suarez. And to answer my earlier questio. Riley is 6 for 16 with a homer agaisnt him.
The media is absolutely sucking off the Phillies. If they don’t win this series, a ton of crow better be eaten.