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[QUOTE="DarthGrumpy, post: 3301817, member: 2141"]
Thought it was going to be a crazy game after the 1st inning.  Instead, the craziness just lasted 1 inning and both pitchers buckled down with Paxton getting the better of Verlander.  Obviously, I'll take the win, though the offense, especially the back-half of the order really needs to show-up over the next two games.

The announcers said that both teams will go with their bullpens tomorrow versus a regular starter in Houston.  I think that gives the Yanks an advantage as they have done so all season and the pressure is on Houston to finish off the Yanks before its a winner-take-all game.  I would have no problem benching Sanchez tomorrow, either as a way to really send a jolt through the batters.  Alternatively, bench Stanton if he is not 100% (and 0-3 with 2 K's today) and have Sanchez Dan Hurley or bench them both and have Hicks Dan Hurley with Maybin inserted for a spark.

If their is a Game 7, who starts?  I'm not comfortable with Severino at this point as Runs will likely be at a premium against Cole or Grenike.  Can Paxton go on 2 days' rest even if its just for 3 or 4 innings?  Otherwise, its going to be Tanaka.
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