Possible World Series

[griffey_mojo]

Could you imagine if Houston takes out STL in the NLCS. Some of the pitching matchups could be the greatest EVER. Let alone the greatest in the WS.

Just remember I'm only 25 so if someone older has any info to correct me please do.

[griffey_mojo]

If Houston does finish it tonight I think it would look something like this. If I'm correct WOW. But I'm not writing off STL yet. HAHAHA

Game 1 Oswalt vs Burhrle
Game 2 Clemens vs Garland
Game 3 Backe vs Garcia
Game 4 Pettite vs Contreras

[griffey_mojo]

I guess !

[TMAC951]

Put it in your books.. Houston is in the world series!! BULEEEEEEEE DATTTTTTT

[frankb03]

1969 World Series

Game 1
Cuellar 23-11 era 2.38
vs.
Tom Seaver 25-7 era 2.21

Game 2
Dave McNally 20-7 era 3.22
vs.
Jerry Koosman 17-9 era 2.24

Game 3
Jim Palmer 16-4 era 2.34
vs.
Gary Gentry 13-12 era 3.43

Game 4
rematch of Cuellar vs. Seaver

Game 5
rematch of McNally vs. Koosman

In 1973 the Mets pitchers are the only other team to toss 3 straight complete games in the playoffs.

[frankb03]

Someone asked the other day if any team had three 20 game winners

1970 Orioles

Cuellar 24-8
McNally 24-9
Palmer 20-10

[griffey_mojo]

I'm way to young to know that Frank. If Hous holds on do you think these matchups will compare to them? Where they entertaining to watch?

[frankb03]

I'm way to young to know that Frank. If Hous holds on do you think these matchups will compare to them? Where they entertaining to watch?

In 5 games

Baltimore scored 9 runs
Mets scored 15

[frankb03]

I'm way to young to know that Frank. If Hous holds on do you think these matchups will compare to them? Where they entertaining to watch?

Mojo, I was 9. Back then the WS games were all played during the day. I remember playing on the school yard when I heard the Mets won the series.

Another interesting note. All 5 games were played in 2:33 hours or less. Unlike the marathons of today.

[griffey_mojo]

2.5 hours. Fast. Thats like a Burhrle vs Johan matchup today.

[griffey_mojo]

Mojo, I was 9.

Maybe we should ask Spark. He had to be about 79 by that year.

J/K Spark

Jason Lane out at the plate.

[Hoosier Daddy]

If Houston does finish it tonight I think it would look something like this. If I'm correct WOW. But I'm not writing off STL yet. HAHAHA

Game 1 Oswalt vs Burhrle
Game 2 Clemens vs Garland
Game 3 Backe vs Garcia
Game 4 Pettite vs Contreras

Griffey,
Should be interesting what the Sox decide to do. One thing I'm certain they won't do, is wait until game 4 to start Contreras. He may very well start game 1, as he'll have 5 days of rest, and that would set up Buerhle with 2 home starts, where he is much better. If Houston wins tonight, my guess is Oswalt/Clemens/Pettite in the first 3, and if they lose tonight and win Wednesday, I'm thinking Clemens/Pettite/Oswalt. The Astros could still start Pettite in Game 1, as he'll have his normal 4 days rest after pitching tonight.