Gotta point out what a crazy start Logan Gilbert had, through 4 IP he recorded 9 strikeouts(!). That would set the record for most strikouts through 4 innings in Postseason history. The previous record being 8, a tie between Bob Gibson in the 1968 WS and Sandy Koufax in the 1963 WS. Only difference is that Gilbert didn't pitch beyond the 5th whereas both Gibson and Koufax struckout 15+ batters in complete game gems. Glad the A's season keeps going! Love seeing the baseball content continue to grow.
How depressing is it that the Athletics have won every single game in which they scored at least three runs in the postseason, and they struggle mightily to get there. All it takes is three runs, and yet that is a challenge for this once high flying offense.
This team needs more power. Too often we see Arraez, Cabrera, or Don hit flyballs at ideal launch angles but at like 80 mph off the bat. Manny Reyes obviously will help, but another corner outfielder that can allow Cabrera to platoon would be ideal.
I would go with waldichuck in game 6. Regardless, waldichuck will need to win game 7 if Michael wins game 6, imo you might as well put kenny in for game6, so that if you win you can get a 100% joe Michael for game 7. Starting joe in game 6 at 85% stamina is not optimal when both him and waldichuck will need to play regardless the next 2 games
It's probably nothing but a false equivalency, but a part of me can't help but think back to how last ALCS ended with us going all-in on a less-than-100% Michael and coming up empty-handed. Tough choice any way you slice it.
Just finished up the game and I have just THREE things to say Gotta score more then 1 run thru 9 innings if you wanna win series like this. Also please don't start Joe Michael in game 6 you made that same mistake last year. And most importantly... GO A's
Cane, have you thought about an opener? You could throw out Eli Morgan or Andre Pallante as a opener and then put in Joe Michael, since he isn’t full stamina
If he is willing to take less than 10 mil Carlson would be an amazing defensive replacement, plus he basically turns into Barry Bonds come October so you should consider keeping him. If you do, change his primary position to RF. He's mostly played there anyway and is kinda slow for a CF so he lacks the range
I know the series is still going on and the A’s still have a shot at the WS but here is my thoughts on where this team should go. My opinion on where this team should go. This all depends on Vlady declining his player option or trading Vlady. If we remember when scouting Cruz he had catcher as a secondary position but The Show has a glitch in scouting where secondary positions don’t transfer sometimes. I think we give that back to Cruz and move him to catcher. Manny Rayes should then move to DH and Soderstrom move to 1B because his defense is better than Reyes. Don stays in Center with Cabrera in RF and we go sign a really good defensive LF because our outfield defense is not very good.
I’d start Kenny instead of Joe. Use Joe as a break in case of emergency. If Kenny runs into any trouble then pull but the fresher arm typically goes better than throwing out the tired arm. But both are totally viable
We pitched Joe on short rest last year and it eliminated us. Waldichuk can give us 5 fine. We have to pitch them both to win the series so we might as well get them both at their best.
Waldichuck should get the start with Phillips backing him up in case of emergency. Also great job by Vasquez to step in to a tough situation and hold it down. He def needs that rating bump at the end of the season.
What makes this series so good it's not just the fact that we enjoy it but that you enjoy it as well I hope you keep having fun playing this game and do more of these seasons in the future
Heart-breaking game of missed opportunities on offense. Sending Carlson to stretch a double amounts to making a chump of your own playoff hero. Perfect example of how Greed Kills. If there was a game-6, my starter would've definitely been Waldichuk... but this being a non-spoiler comment, I can only say... Cheers
I would give the ball to Waldy gor game 6. And I thought you liked Montes, especially towards the end of the season. I'm actually surprised you haven't used him more.
A defining thing of this series has been Baltimore being able to produce offense. Tonight, while they had some stellar pitching, offense wise they couldn't get going. Hopefully that will continue for Game 6. Additionally, I would go with Waldichuck to start with Michael as his (potential) reliever. That way if you don't use Michael start him Game 7 (if possible). Regardless, take care and looking forward to many more videos yet to come.
2 things: 1) Vasquez has earned that potential bump 100% 2) Ken Waldichuck has played lights out and should get Game 6. You should have the arms back to support him if need be.
Swear to God we had 5+ fouled homers in this game. Good thing Cane timed up perfeclty the most important of them... Also don't start Joe, the saying goes "those who don't learn from history are doomed to repeat it". Its better to have a 100% Waldichuk considering the left on left matchups and have your ace 100% for the most important game
There was a player for the 2010s Portland Bravers, AAA of the Padres. He would almost always strike out or hit into a double play. The Vlad Jr. of this post season reminds .e of him.
For game 6 I think Waldichuk is the better choice, the bullpen will be rested so Ashby can back him up if he gets into trouble. Then you have Michael at 100% for game 7.
You can't lose the series in game 6 with your best player on the team sitting in the dugout. Gotta pitch Michael in game 6 and just let him go as long as he's effective. Waldichuk is pefectly fine to pitch a game 7. Gotta get there first!
Even if the A’s still end up losing the series, I’m glad they have shown fight to claw back in the series. This has been my favorite series of yours. I’m curious, with MLB the Show 24 coming out in a couple months, do you plan on starting a franchise on 24 when it comes out?
I’ll tell you like I tell my high school kids, watching you watch 3rd strikes is killing me. 2 strikes, ANYTHING close we HAVE to swing. Don’t let the umpires beat you.
The double play As survive another one, I’ll say prioritizing pitching in the early years of the franchise is paying off tremendously I’m hoping they can push this to a game 7, i say start Kenny game six and have the demon on the mound for game 7, like most people have already said you gotta win both anyways so better to start Kenny now so you can have Joe fully rested
Honestly, having a somewhat consistent batting order would probably help ur hitters. I understand changing it up when guys struggle etc, but u always want ur power bats 2-6, esp 2-4. Vargas been terrible at leadoff, maybe move him to 7-9 w Arraez @ 1-2 , & why put Tyler 8th? He should hit 2-6 every game he plays imo. Oh and good job forcing game 6! Edit: punctuation
Start your best players - no point saving guys for a game 7 that will never happen. Making scared decisions because it burnt you once is how you lose. Joe at 85% is still better than most pitchers in the league at 100%
Finally Gelof is leading off. Decet speed and great OBP, gonna generate those long singles that become doubles, and decent hit gets him home from first. I am glad Cane finally is realizing how much OBP matters. Cannot live and die by the homerun cuz then you become my disappointing yankees of late irl.
You missed Manny Reyes he was the reason the season turned around offensively when he got called up u fumble the bag wit that one and you need a better starter to back up Michael n some for sure relievers other then Ashby
So, when are we going to discuss Aaron Don batting stance because at this point it’s pretty clear to me that Cane can’t hit with him like at all. He has great ratings and is basically a carbon copy of arraez who does very well so the only thing could be the batting stance, and it matters even more because when cane’s playing with he is absolutely horrible, he cannot get a hit with him at all. I think we even need to change his stance before the next game or in the off-season because as long as his stance is the way it is right now cane will never be able to hit him
"This team can manage to hit into multiple double plays in the same inning".....classic.
Trust Waldichuck for Game 6 with Michael as the backup option
Gotta point out what a crazy start Logan Gilbert had, through 4 IP he recorded 9 strikeouts(!). That would set the record for most strikouts through 4 innings in Postseason history. The previous record being 8, a tie between Bob Gibson in the 1968 WS and Sandy Koufax in the 1963 WS. Only difference is that Gilbert didn't pitch beyond the 5th whereas both Gibson and Koufax struckout 15+ batters in complete game gems.
Glad the A's season keeps going! Love seeing the baseball content continue to grow.
How depressing is it that the Athletics have won every single game in which they scored at least three runs in the postseason, and they struggle mightily to get there.
All it takes is three runs, and yet that is a challenge for this once high flying offense.
Both pitchers are going to have to pitch if you want to win the series so you might as well pitch them in the order that gets them both at their best.
This team needs more power. Too often we see Arraez, Cabrera, or Don hit flyballs at ideal launch angles but at like 80 mph off the bat. Manny Reyes obviously will help, but another corner outfielder that can allow Cabrera to platoon would be ideal.
It’s the absolute number one need. There isn’t anybody with truly elite power.
luckily, Luis Estrella is already in the building
I would go with waldichuck in game 6. Regardless, waldichuck will need to win game 7 if Michael wins game 6, imo you might as well put kenny in for game6, so that if you win you can get a 100% joe Michael for game 7. Starting joe in game 6 at 85% stamina is not optimal when both him and waldichuck will need to play regardless the next 2 games
It's probably nothing but a false equivalency, but a part of me can't help but think back to how last ALCS ended with us going all-in on a less-than-100% Michael and coming up empty-handed. Tough choice any way you slice it.
Oh man, it's so refreshing to see the A's push through some offense in the 1st
ESPN News: Part-Time Superstar Aaron Don asks for trade, in offseason.
Regardless of the outcome of this series, the hitting coach has got to go
Spoiler protection...
Doing the lords work
Just finished up the game and I have just THREE things to say
Gotta score more then 1 run thru 9 innings if you wanna win series like this. Also please don't start Joe Michael in game 6 you made that same mistake last year. And most importantly... GO A's
Cane, have you thought about an opener? You could throw out Eli Morgan or Andre Pallante as a opener and then put in Joe Michael, since he isn’t full stamina
If he is willing to take less than 10 mil Carlson would be an amazing defensive replacement, plus he basically turns into Barry Bonds come October so you should consider keeping him. If you do, change his primary position to RF. He's mostly played there anyway and is kinda slow for a CF so he lacks the range
Game 7 Joe Michael sounds like a different animal it’d be fun to see that but needing the win it might just be best to put the ace out there
Glad to see you benched Vladdy even though you’re on the fence with his FA looming. His bat wasn’t hot enough to leave in
The comeback is going to legendary
I know the series is still going on and the A’s still have a shot at the WS but here is my thoughts on where this team should go. My opinion on where this team should go. This all depends on Vlady declining his player option or trading Vlady. If we remember when scouting Cruz he had catcher as a secondary position but The Show has a glitch in scouting where secondary positions don’t transfer sometimes. I think we give that back to Cruz and move him to catcher. Manny Rayes should then move to DH and Soderstrom move to 1B because his defense is better than Reyes. Don stays in Center with Cabrera in RF and we go sign a really good defensive LF because our outfield defense is not very good.
You should make Vasquez like an 85 B potential. He's been outstanding this year and deserves it.
3-0 Comebacks might not be common, but 4 game win streaks happen all the time... Why not have one now?
This is the copium I live for (plus, the two hardest games are already won)
I’d start Kenny instead of Joe. Use Joe as a break in case of emergency. If Kenny runs into any trouble then pull but the fresher arm typically goes better than throwing out the tired arm. But both are totally viable
I like that. Start Waldichuk but have Michael available. I’d rather have him at 100% for a possible game 7
i mean if waldichuk loses Micheal isnt even going to get that game 7 chance
@@kill4k1 I mean Cane has done the same mistake last year giving a not 100% Michael the ball for game 6, and that didnt turn out well
depending on the availability of a guy like cole phillips, i would either ride with waldichuk with plans to bring in joe later if needed.
Been watching the backlog of episodes starting in June finally caught up this episode. Great series and great time to be caught up!
Start Joe Michael and have him pitch until he has to be pulled. Can’t assume the series goes to a Game 7.
We pitched Joe on short rest last year and it eliminated us.
Waldichuk can give us 5 fine.
We have to pitch them both to win the series so we might as well get them both at their best.
Before you record game 6, *please* spend an hour or two doing BP
Waldichuck should get the start with Phillips backing him up in case of emergency. Also great job by Vasquez to step in to a tough situation and hold it down. He def needs that rating bump at the end of the season.
What makes this series so good it's not just the fact that we enjoy it but that you enjoy it as well I hope you keep having fun playing this game and do more of these seasons in the future
Oh wow. Best series on YT
That ending was so incredible.
Pitch waldichuk. Remember last season with Joe on less rest.....
Heart-breaking game of missed opportunities on offense. Sending Carlson to stretch a double amounts to making a chump of your own playoff hero. Perfect example of how Greed Kills. If there was a game-6, my starter would've definitely been Waldichuk... but this being a non-spoiler comment, I can only say... Cheers
19:47 You've been WALL'd!
I would give the ball to Waldy gor game 6. And I thought you liked Montes, especially towards the end of the season. I'm actually surprised you haven't used him more.
I hate, hate, hate what they did to Oriole Park with the LF fences. They ruined a beautiful stadium. Reyes should have had 2 HR.
A defining thing of this series has been Baltimore being able to produce offense. Tonight, while they had some stellar pitching, offense wise they couldn't get going. Hopefully that will continue for Game 6. Additionally, I would go with Waldichuck to start with Michael as his (potential) reliever. That way if you don't use Michael start him Game 7 (if possible). Regardless, take care and looking forward to many more videos yet to come.
2 things:
1) Vasquez has earned that potential bump 100%
2) Ken Waldichuck has played lights out and should get Game 6. You should have the arms back to support him if need be.
Swear to God we had 5+ fouled homers in this game. Good thing Cane timed up perfeclty the most important of them... Also don't start Joe, the saying goes "those who don't learn from history are doomed to repeat it". Its better to have a 100% Waldichuk considering the left on left matchups and have your ace 100% for the most important game
Saying “Joe Michael will be waiting for Baltimore in game 6” is a bone chilling way to hype up the next video. Can’t wait!!
There was a player for the 2010s Portland Bravers, AAA of the Padres. He would almost always strike out or hit into a double play. The Vlad Jr. of this post season reminds .e of him.
For game 6 I think Waldichuk is the better choice, the bullpen will be rested so Ashby can back him up if he gets into trouble. Then you have Michael at 100% for game 7.
First off what a freaking game. Secondly start Chuck save micheal. Chuck has been very good trust hum
I think you pitch waldichuck and count of Michael for game 7. We saw what happened last year when you pitched Michael starting at less than 100%
You can't lose the series in game 6 with your best player on the team sitting in the dugout. Gotta pitch Michael in game 6 and just let him go as long as he's effective. Waldichuk is pefectly fine to pitch a game 7. Gotta get there first!
As an IRL Orioles fan,I want this to be in the near future. However as a fan of this channel and series, i want the A's to win.
Even if the A’s still end up losing the series, I’m glad they have shown fight to claw back in the series. This has been my favorite series of yours.
I’m curious, with MLB the Show 24 coming out in a couple months, do you plan on starting a franchise on 24 when it comes out?
You need to add someone with true, true elite power. This team doesn't have true, elite power on it.
What a nail-biter! Here we go!
Cruz is the A’s version of JROD.
I’ll tell you like I tell my high school kids, watching you watch 3rd strikes is killing me. 2 strikes, ANYTHING close we HAVE to swing. Don’t let the umpires beat you.
Good job, baby!!! Clutch
The double play As survive another one, I’ll say prioritizing pitching in the early years of the franchise is paying off tremendously I’m hoping they can push this to a game 7, i say start Kenny game six and have the demon on the mound for game 7, like most people have already said you gotta win both anyways so better to start Kenny now so you can have Joe fully rested
I say you do an opener, then Michael. You’d feel awful if you didn’t give Michael extended time and he didn’t get a chance to play in game 7 at all
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This batting coach needs to go back coaching Javier Baez how to handle sliders outside.
Honestly, having a somewhat consistent batting order would probably help ur hitters. I understand changing it up when guys struggle etc, but u always want ur power bats 2-6, esp 2-4. Vargas been terrible at leadoff, maybe move him to 7-9 w Arraez @ 1-2 , & why put Tyler 8th? He should hit 2-6 every game he plays imo.
Oh and good job forcing game 6!
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20:05 scratching my head on sending Carlson to third there. Was yelling hold hold hold, and ya sent him. Then it was no no no. 😂
Reyes stayed at third....😂😂😂
Change Manny Reyes's number, give him 44 or something
Can you show us your sliders setup?
I don't use any sliders on The Show. I play on HOF and just edit settings to make pitching the classic style and to remove the PCI from hitting.
Start your best players - no point saving guys for a game 7 that will never happen. Making scared decisions because it burnt you once is how you lose. Joe at 85% is still better than most pitchers in the league at 100%
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I miss madden
Have Michael piggyback Waldichuk and piggyback again in game 7, 5-7 innings over 2 days he should be fine!
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Spoilers:
Start Waldichuk
We are to passive on the bases start runners to stay out of double plays. Off season we need speed and high stamina multiple innings relief guys
Finally Gelof is leading off. Decet speed and great OBP, gonna generate those long singles that become doubles, and decent hit gets him home from first. I am glad Cane finally is realizing how much OBP matters. Cannot live and die by the homerun cuz then you become my disappointing yankees of late irl.
You missed Manny Reyes he was the reason the season turned around offensively when he got called up u fumble the bag wit that one and you need a better starter to back up Michael n some for sure relievers other then Ashby
So, when are we going to discuss Aaron Don batting stance because at this point it’s pretty clear to me that Cane can’t hit with him like at all. He has great ratings and is basically a carbon copy of arraez who does very well so the only thing could be the batting stance, and it matters even more because when cane’s playing with he is absolutely horrible, he cannot get a hit with him at all. I think we even need to change his stance before the next game or in the off-season because as long as his stance is the way it is right now cane will never be able to hit him
Is Aaron Don a done deal??? It's a shame as he was a high pick and I thought he would have talent.
Bro you play way too conservative with a team that has speed and a team that is struggling with runners on base.
Nah we're finished lol
Yamamoto threw you a million cookies. So glad you finally got one. This is so much fun. I was hanging on every pitch. Go get em Joe
Suggestion, put Aaraez in the leadoff spot. Maybe ha can kick start the offense
Why is hitting so bad