The Astros are on the verge of their first World Series Championship as they play the Dodgers in Los Angeles. Game six of the series sees Justin Verlander take the hill against Rich Hill.
Verlander could be counted on for staying in the game in this post-season. He lasted at least six innings in each of his four starts, even throwing a complete game. His three home runs allowed in 30 2/3 innings is very good compared to what we’ve seen from some other starters. (The most impressive thing in that table is that Masahiro Tanaka and CC Sabathia combined to pitch 39 innings and allow just one home run.)
The most Hill pitched in a post-season game is six innings. This works, as his last five outings were short but sweet. In that stretch he is only 1-0, but with a 2.08 ERA and 31 strikeouts in 21 2/3 innings. He also allowed 11 walks, so he does not give his defense much work to do.
Both bullpens are a bit burned out at the moment. The day off helps a bit. We will see if Hill is allowed (or capable) of going more than four innings, and if Verlander and stay in the game for seven innings. How long the starter stays in the game may decide this contest.
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from baseballmusings.com http://ift.tt/2z6fYlB
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