World Series predictions - Phillies vs Astros

[jayshum]

Any predictions for the World Series? I'm a lifelong Phillies fan, but I don't see them beating Houston. I'm thinking Houston in 6, but could be even less. However, I'd be very happy to be wrong.

[BobbyStrawberry]

I think Astros in 6 is right on.

[Peter_Spaeth]

Phillies in 6 lol.

[Casey2296]

Would like to see the Phillies win, love the working class attitude, but I think their pitching isn't as deep and the Astros defense is top notch.

Hopefully, Dusty can snatch defeat from the jaws of victory like he's always done.

[butchie_t]

Meh, I’m rooting for the umpires. I don’t care for either team.

[Rad_Hazard]

Originally Posted by butchie_t

Meh, I’m rooting for the umpires. I don’t care for either team.

I couldn't agree more!

[todeen]

Originally Posted by Casey2296

Hopefully, Dusty can snatch defeat from the jaws of victory like he's always done.

drop. No mercy for the tough luck HOF coach.

My own preference is Phillies. But I have a 9 yo Houston fan in my home, so if Houston wins I must be happy. However, I was rooting for San Diego. 1998 seems like so long ago.

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[mrreality68]

I have no interest in either team I am just hoping for the series to go 7 and have some close games and memorable moments.

My Logic (or lack there of ) says Houston in 5

[Casey2296]

Originally Posted by todeen

drop. No mercy for the tough luck HOF coach.

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As a life long Giants fan I remember the crowd shaking our collective heads when Dusty would lose yet another game in the late innings by leaving a pitcher in too long.

[nolemmings]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

Phillies in 6 lol.

Agreed, but no lol. I like Philly's chances. Reminds me a bit of 2019.

[Steve D]

This is the old "Irresistible Force" meets "Immovable Object" scenario.

The Phillies are the Irresistible Force, being the underdog in every series; the Astros are the Immovable Object, having swept each of their series.

In fact, each of the five NL playoff series was won by the underdog; the Padres beat the Mets and Dodgers, and the Phillies beat the Cardinals, Braves and Padres. But now they face the Astros, who are undefeated in the postseason.

So, who wins?

Steve

[TUM301]

Like to see the Phillies win but thinking they need to get 1 of the 1`st 2 games. Secondly, please please please put the ball in play. This endless stream of strikeouts is getting tough to watch, even for hardcore baseball fans.

[bass37]

I think it will go 7 with the Astros winning.

[Casey2296]

Am I the only guy that's less than impressed with a "combined" no hitter?

[butchie_t]

Originally Posted by Casey2296

Am I the only guy that's less than impressed with a "combined" no hitter?

Nope, it just is not the same for me either. Combined no hitters are nothing to celebrate. It was just a shutout to me.

[Steve D]

Originally Posted by Casey2296

Am I the only guy that's less than impressed with a "combined" no hitter?

I hate them!

They point more to the ineptitude of the opposing hitters, as opposed to the dominance of the pitcher(s).

Steve

[Shoeless Moe]

Not as good as a true No-No, but still pretty impressive.

[Shoeless Moe]

Also, a rare GREAT move by Dusty pulling Javier out of there.

He has to plan for a game 7 Sunday and why burn out Javier.

He's gotta start him on short rest over McCullers (who blows).

So leaving him in for a shot at a no hitter over the greater good would have been a terrible decision.

Dusty just may get one.

[jayshum]

I didn't understand why McCullers started game 3 instead of Javier considering how Javier has done in his most recent starts. I'm not sure if he would start a game 7 on short rest since he threw almost 100 pitches (unless it was planned for just a few innings), but I would expect him to be available out of the bullpen for a few innings if needed.

[jayshum]

Originally Posted by jayshum

Any predictions for the World Series? I'm a lifelong Phillies fan, but I don't see them beating Houston. I'm thinking Houston in 6, but could be even less. However, I'd be very happy to be wrong.

Unfortunately, I was right. It's disappointing now, but if someone had told me back in March that the Phillies would get to the World Series and lose in 6, I probably would have been very happy considering how long it had been since they had even made the playoffs.

[jingram058]

Yeah...to heck with the Trashtros. The only one I'm happy for is Dusty Baker. Could not give a hoot for the rest of 'em, or their obnoxious fan base. Won the World Series again, eh? Big effing deal. They used to be somewhat likeable. Now, rooting for them is like rooting for the Yankees or the Red Sox...