Troy Taormina-Imagn Images It’s do or die. We’ve seen so many Astros playoff heroics in the last seven years that we feel cheated that yesterday lady luck did not smile on the hometown boys. Instead of a game winning home run like Yordan hit in Game one of the 2022 ALDS, Jason Heyward’s would-be walk off double was hit one foot too low and ended the game. So instead of … [Read more...] about Wild Card Game 2 Thread. October 2, 2024, 1:32 CT. Tigers @ Astros ( with playoff TV schedule)
Can Hunter Brown Take His Resurgence Even Further?
Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images How about a strong start in an elimination game? No matter how you slice it or dice it, Hunter Brown’s start to the 2024 season was awfully concerning. A 9.78 ERA and 5.73 FIP in his first six starts placed him in demotion territory, with only a lack of serviceable starters on the roster likely keeping him on the active roster. … [Read more...] about Can Hunter Brown Take His Resurgence Even Further?
Astros Crawfish Boil: October 2, 2024
Framber Valdez | Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images Houston will play a literal must-win game two versus the Detroit Tigers tonight. Houston Astros News Skubal silences Astros, then ‘pen hangs on for thrilling Game 1 win Astros face elimination after dropping Game 1 by ‘inches’ Last piece of Verlander trade helps Tigers pounce on Astros early ChipalattAwards for September … [Read more...] about Astros Crawfish Boil: October 2, 2024
Playoff roundup: Astros get handed loss and Braves get shut out
Troy Taormina-Imagn Images The Royals series may be better than people thought With the first day of the postseason behind us, there are four series that are now being played and each of is more exciting than the last. Let’s see what happened around the league in the first postseason edition of Playoff Roundup. Houston Astros: 1, Detroit Tigers: 3 (Det … [Read more...] about Playoff roundup: Astros get handed loss and Braves get shut out
Too little, too late: The Astros’ late rally falls just short
Troy Taormina-Imagn Images For many reasons, October 1st, 2024, could be a massive day in history. Most consequently, the Astros lost their first postseason opener since 2001 (Sarcasm). This was a frustrating game for many reasons, and I will try to spare you all the blow by blow but needless to say, the Astros did not put any real pressure on the Tigers until the 9th … [Read more...] about Too little, too late: The Astros’ late rally falls just short