Grand slam makes it 8-0
Diamondbacks have made 7 outs…Pavin Smith has driven in 7 runs.
1-out double. Verlander is throwing puss.
Poop on this game
JV doesn’t have command, and he can’t get by without it anymore.
The Suarez at bat was telling. He throws a pitch down the middle in a 1-2 count and Suarez hit it hard for an RBI single.
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First grand slam Verlander has given up since 2010.
Middle of three…8-0 Diamondbacks
Does Verlander have options left?
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Grand slams in JV’s career:
2006, A.J Pierznski
2007, Joe Mauer
2010, Luis Valbueno
Tonight, Pavin Smith
His option to pitch in the playoffs maybe.
Chas with a 1-out single, Astros first hit
I think Verlander’s best days are behind him. That limb I’m going out on saying that is a thick one I know. He may put up an occasional decent outing now and then, but he’s no longer an ace. He’s a 4/5 guy now and probably throwing his last games in an Astros uniform unless he’s willing to be paid like a 4/5 starter.
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End of three…8-0 Snakes
He was relatively sharp in the first inning except for one curveball. His slider used to be a real weapon for him but it just isn’t there right now. His fastball is about 4 mph slower, has virtually no movement and he’s missing his spots. I hope he can figure it out but I highly doubt it’s this year. Very sad to see. No matter what happens, I’ll always be grateful for what he has done for the Astros.
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His best days ended five years ago. He’s still been pretty effective the last few, but Father Time gets us all.
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Abso-fucking-lutely!!!
Ferguson in. Gives up a leadoff single
Walk puts two on
Dana Brown needs to prioritize re-signing Kikuchi over Verlander this offseason. That tells you how good Kikuchi has been since the trade, and how poorly Verlander is pitching. Unless Verlander can start commanding his pitches, it’s not going to get better.
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Maybe he’ll be able to squeeze out a couple more MPH in the bullpen. Otherwise he isn’t going to have a role in the postseason, should they make it.
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