Keuchel (9-1, 2.15 ERA) vs. Holland (bad)

 

Astros are 71-40 (31 games over .500)

 

Sox are 41-68 (27 games under .500)

 

Basically opposite records.

 

This series brings an interesting thought to me. Dating back to 2005 when these teams met in the 05 Series, neither has amounted to much since then. A few playoff appearances, but not much to speak of. In 2012, Houston was...ahem...55-107 (wow)...5 years later the Astros are the favorites to take the AL pennant and play in the World Series again. It took them 5 years. The Sox are now just starting their rebuild. Projected to be on current Stros' level in 3-4 years. (Cubs also lost 102 games in 2012, and it took them 4 years...) Gosh, that 30 games over .500 sure looks nice...can't wait to see that under the White Sox name in the standings and be interested in major league baseball come August.

 

Until then, embrace the suck, and enjoy the excitement of the top minor league system in baseball. Especially after having such a mediocre one for so many years. The goal is not to have the best prospects, however, it is only a step toward the real goal...a championship.

Edited August 8, 20178 yr by Scoots

Keuchel hasn't been very stellar since coming off the DL a couple weeks ago. Maybe this will be the game where he can get himself righted. If he can't be a consistent ace then the Astros are in real trouble in October.

 

Dan Hayes‏Verified account @CSNHayes 28m28 minutes ago

 

#WhiteSox for 8/8: Anderson 6, Saladino 5, Abreu 3, A. Garcia 9, Smith 2, Moncada 4, L. Garcia 7, Delmonico DH, Engel 8. Holland 1.

 

Dan Hayes‏Verified account @CSNHayes 28m28 minutes ago

 

#WhiteSox for 8/8: Anderson 6, Saladino 5, Abreu 3, A. Garcia 9, Smith 2, Moncada 4, L. Garcia 7, Delmonico DH, Engel 8. Holland 1.

 

I really don't think there's much to it but FFS Rick: pick a f***ing spot for Moncada and keep him there. WTF is he even doing with these lineups.

Keuchel hasn't been very stellar since coming off the DL a couple weeks ago. Maybe this will be the game where he can get himself righted. If he can't be a consistent ace then the Astros are in real trouble in October.

 

 

They're already in trouble, cant see how they beat Boston having to face Sale a handful of times in a 5 or 7 game series

Quality baseball, go figure.

TA turned on a fastball? I'll be damned.

Abreu closing in on another 120 wRC+ season. Blah.

That is a 6 game hitting streak for Anderson. Hopefully this is him getting going again.

Welcome back Avi!

Great approach and swing from Moncada from the right side. Nice!

Great approach and swing from Moncada from the right side. Nice!

 

Hanging curves in your eyes tend to get hit hard

Holland looks awful

Holland loads the bases and then gives up a bases loaded triple. It just never fails

Hanging curves in your eyes tend to get hit hard

 

Mere competency from the Sox' young callups is refreshing. But yea a hanger.

 

Holland has given up four hits and three walks already

Holland loads the bases and then gives up a bases loaded triple. It just never fails

Never saw a replay of the pickoff at second base. Anybody see it? Bad call?

I know Bregman had the triple tonight but can't believe they wouldn't give him up for Sale. They'd probably have him if they were willing to give him up. Imagine how tough they'd look.

Are backpacks allowed in Guaranteed Rate park?

I don't care that he is tank commander, I don't want to see Holland anymore, he is done

Holland already at 69 pitches with two out in the third.

I don't care that he is tank commander, I don't want to see Holland anymore, he is done

 

As a starting pitcher, I am in complete agreement. I think you can make at least a half assed case that he might be capable as a reliever.

I don't care that he is tank commander, I don't want to see Holland anymore, he is done

 

whose spot is Lopez taking?

Goodness Avi is strong.

Awful baserunning from Jose.