One of the things I considered putting in the ALDS Matchup Guide was this table which shows the expected starters and how their predicted xwOBAs would matchup against each other.
I chose to separate this because I intend this to be a more fluid article. I will also update the bullpen availabilities of each team as the series progresses.
Get the full context in the guide.
Included below
Today's Starters Detailed Grids
The team overall grids
Staff Availability Grid
How Game 2 Played Out
The matchups would predict
Game 1- Astros win- Verlander dominates Gilbert- in reality Verlander struggled and the Astros bullpen held and the Astros stormed back vs. the great Mariners bullpen
Game 2- Mariners win-Castillo beats Valdez
ACTUALLY the ASTROS WON!
Game 3- Astros win- McCullers beats Kirby
Game 4- Javier dominates Ray
Astros win in Game 4. But now, Get the SWEEP now.
Let's Do It!
Game 3 Starters Detailed Grids- by my grids McCullers has an advantage vs. Kirby
The Lineup Dusty is going with is below
We will add when we can. I will be at the Longhorns game.
The team overall grids- monitor as pitching changes occur
Staff Availability Grid
As you can see with the off day yesterday only the previous starters are not available today.
How Game 2 Played Out
Green Lucky- Hit when xwOBA < 0.300
Orange UnLucky- No Hit when xwOBA > 0.300
These are arbitrary but you get an idea.
How Game 1 Played Out
Green Lucky- Hit when xwOBA < 0.300
Orange UnLucky- No Hit when xwOBA > 0.300
These are arbitrary but you get an idea.
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