Re: MLB The Show 18 Franchise Discussion Thread
Orioles Vs Astros
The Astros came into their home opener 2-2 on the season with Dallas Keuchel taking the mound. For the O's, Caleb Ferguson the 21 year old rookie was being thrown into the fire pit against the defending world champions in their home opener.
Ferguson, twirled 6 excellent innings holding the Astros to 2 runs as tired out at 80 pitches. Mychal Givens was given the ball and immediately gave up runs.
Heading into the 9th inning the Astros were up 6-2 and Dallas Kuechal was spinning a gem, but taken out at 114 pitches to make way for Will Harris.
Harris proceeded to let up a leadoff single to shallow left to Trey Mancini and then walked Gorkys Hernandez.
Tim Beckham then went yard to deep left field on a 9 pitch at-bat to make the score 6-5 with no outs.
Enter Astros Closer Roberto Osuna who immediately struck out 9-hole batter Austin Romine.
Back to the top of the order where (created player Craig Berroa a 81 rated CF) singled off the pitcher's leg then found the gap between SS & 3B.
To Jonathon Villar who got hold of a breaking ball back into his hands and hugged the line and cracked a fair ball 2-run HR off the foul pole. Gallo then flew out to deep centre at the warning track.
Orioles 7 Astros 6 ...
Enter Zach Britton facing 9-1-2 of the Astros lineup
Kyle Tucker ground out to 2B
Brixton drew a walk
Bregman struck out swinging
Altuve singled to shallow centre
Correa was intentionally walked to load bases
And Springer was struck out swinging to give the Orioles the win and Britton his 2nd save of the year.
Just an unreal game. I've very rarely got to any team's closer, let alone score 5 runs in an inning. but to do all of that is a big thing for me. lol
Going into the season I wanted to at some point – if I was contending in games – to get a left handed ace (maybe Robbie Ray from Arizona) ... but Caleb Ferguson has me thinking he might be able to shoulder that load ... although he tires after 80 pitches ... maybe I just bring in an excellent set up guy to go with Givens and Britton to pitch the 7-8-9 with?
Orioles Vs Astros
The Astros came into their home opener 2-2 on the season with Dallas Keuchel taking the mound. For the O's, Caleb Ferguson the 21 year old rookie was being thrown into the fire pit against the defending world champions in their home opener.
Ferguson, twirled 6 excellent innings holding the Astros to 2 runs as tired out at 80 pitches. Mychal Givens was given the ball and immediately gave up runs.
Heading into the 9th inning the Astros were up 6-2 and Dallas Kuechal was spinning a gem, but taken out at 114 pitches to make way for Will Harris.
Harris proceeded to let up a leadoff single to shallow left to Trey Mancini and then walked Gorkys Hernandez.
Tim Beckham then went yard to deep left field on a 9 pitch at-bat to make the score 6-5 with no outs.
Enter Astros Closer Roberto Osuna who immediately struck out 9-hole batter Austin Romine.
Back to the top of the order where (created player Craig Berroa a 81 rated CF) singled off the pitcher's leg then found the gap between SS & 3B.
To Jonathon Villar who got hold of a breaking ball back into his hands and hugged the line and cracked a fair ball 2-run HR off the foul pole. Gallo then flew out to deep centre at the warning track.
Orioles 7 Astros 6 ...
Enter Zach Britton facing 9-1-2 of the Astros lineup
Kyle Tucker ground out to 2B
Brixton drew a walk
Bregman struck out swinging
Altuve singled to shallow centre
Correa was intentionally walked to load bases
And Springer was struck out swinging to give the Orioles the win and Britton his 2nd save of the year.
Just an unreal game. I've very rarely got to any team's closer, let alone score 5 runs in an inning. but to do all of that is a big thing for me. lol
Going into the season I wanted to at some point – if I was contending in games – to get a left handed ace (maybe Robbie Ray from Arizona) ... but Caleb Ferguson has me thinking he might be able to shoulder that load ... although he tires after 80 pitches ... maybe I just bring in an excellent set up guy to go with Givens and Britton to pitch the 7-8-9 with?
), I decided to bring in some help. Reynaldo Lopez had made 2 starts and sported an 11+ era, so I took to the trade block to see what I could do. (Adopting the house rule someone in this topic previously mentioned of only going after guys on the block). 
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