GDT 10/30/21: Braves vs Astros - World Series Game 4
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nsacpi
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My guess is they wanted a lefty to pitch until Tucker's spot in the lineup (or perhaps just to Alvarez's spot). And wanted to save our other lefty relievers (Minter, Matzek, Smith) for high leverage situations.
They could have gone to Smyly but probably want him in there for a situation where he might pitch to more than 6 hitters. With the opener, it is at most until Tucker (who normally hits sixth). After that we will turn it over to a RHP (likely Chavez). Then pinch hit for the pitcher's spot. At that point maybe we bring in Smyly. Depends upon the game situation obviously.
The plan going in might be roughly this: Lee and Chavez for the first time through the Astros' lineup, Smyly and Martin for the second time. Then the high leverage guys if it is a close game.
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Mad Dog Murph
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Because it’s only 1 inning. It’s not like they’re expecting him to go 6 scoreless
chop2chip
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I imagine it means Kyle Wright follows him, though the Astros don’t do much in terms of platoons.
All things considered, I would rather a LH face 2-3-4 even with Altuve leading off who hits LH well. I would go:
Lee - 1 inning (maybe let him go through Kyle Tucker)
Chavez - 1+ inning (pull with the PH)
Wright - 3 innings (he may have to hit depending on the situation)
The score should then decide whether the Night Shift goes or Chris Martin / Davidson close the game out. If the game gets out of hand, we may see a position player pitch.
The worst outcome is if the Braves are down 1-2 runs. I wouldn’t pitch any of our better bullpen arms multiple innings, so we may need to rely on Martin to cover an inning (preferably against the bottom of the order).
I agree with this but DuFail is our best center fielder so we are pretty much stuck running him out against righties and hoping he runs into one.
ixiXSolidXixi
Called Up to the Major Leagues
Alex Rodriguez!! 
Another note on Braves bullpen situation. Atlanta relievers have thrown 903 pitches so far this postseason over 56 innings.
Compare that to Houston, which has thrown 1,125 over 65 innings.
The Braves were in position to exercise their bullpen & without overworking it.
Another note on Braves bullpen situation. Atlanta relievers have thrown 903 pitches so far this postseason over 56 innings.
Compare that to Houston, which has thrown 1,125 over 65 innings.
The Braves were in position to exercise their bullpen & without overworking it.
Alex Rodriguez!!
Another note on Braves bullpen situation. Atlanta relievers have thrown 903 pitches so far this postseason over 56 innings.
Compare that to Houston, which has thrown 1,125 over 65 innings.
The Braves were in position to exercise their bullpen & without overworking it.
I don’t understand the point he’s trying to make.
The argument is the Braves have overused the BP, and the facts that back up that assertion show they've used the BP less than the Astros.
What am I missing?
Agreed. Soler has the best chance of getting on base of all the OFers, and does the most damage on contact. In short, he is by far the best overall offensive player on the roster except Freeman.
zitothebrave
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Let's goooooo
ixiXSolidXixi
Called Up to the Major Leagues
Jason Castro out with covid!
CyYoung31
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Snit with his biggest blunder of the postseason.
That’s pretty big.
He’s an excellent defensive catcher and handles the pitchers pretty good.
Let’s score some runs tonight and take control of this series!
Nevermind Was confusing he and Maldonado who is the better defensive catcher lol
Five
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Be loud brother!
chop2chip
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That’s awesome! It’s going to be a memorable one after the Braves complete the combined perfect game