I know he's Cy Young but he's not been a good playoff pitcher (5+ ERA)
in his last 4 games
20 IP (one relief appearance)
19 hits
12 runs
8 walks
3 HRs
CJ has been a little hit and miss too, so a Rangers bet isnt as tempting. I also suspect if he struggles they will let him crash and burn out there instead of trying to salvage the game by using up the bullpen again.
If Verlander struggles, Leyland will likely keep him there too. Why yank your best pitcher this year?
the bullpens have been worked over good too and the hitters have seen these pitchers a lot lately so fewer surprises coming if it gets to it
at 7, the over is quite tempting.
thoughts?
in his last 4 games
20 IP (one relief appearance)
19 hits
12 runs
8 walks
3 HRs
CJ has been a little hit and miss too, so a Rangers bet isnt as tempting. I also suspect if he struggles they will let him crash and burn out there instead of trying to salvage the game by using up the bullpen again.
If Verlander struggles, Leyland will likely keep him there too. Why yank your best pitcher this year?
the bullpens have been worked over good too and the hitters have seen these pitchers a lot lately so fewer surprises coming if it gets to it
at 7, the over is quite tempting.
thoughts?