to close out the game.
For Game 7, Bochy’s plan will likely revolve around getting as much length as possible from Scherzer. As mentioned, Scherzer will likely be on a short leash, as he won’t be able to go deep into the game. Bochy will then have to piece together the rest of the game with his bullpen options.
Bochy will have to decide which pitchers match up best with the Astros’ lineup and deploy them accordingly. With a number of rested options to choose from, including Cody Bradford, Martin Perez, and Jon Gray, Bochy will have some flexibility in his bullpen usage. He will also have to consider the possibility of getting multiple innings from one pitcher if Scherzer’s outing is short.
Overall, Bochy’s plan will be to navigate through the game with his bullpen and trust his pitchers to get the job done. He has a wealth of postseason experience and has made the right decisions in the past, so Rangers fans can have confidence in his ability to manage the game effectively.
LINEUPS
Rangers
Edwin Rios (L) RF
Isiah Kiner-Falefa (R) SS
Adolis Garcia (R) CF
Joey Gallo (L) LF
Nate Lowe (L) 1B
Solomon Bailey (R) DH
Nick Solak (R) 3B
Yuniel Delgado (S) 2B
Jose Trevino (R) C
Astros
George Springer (R) CF
Carlos Correa (R) SS
Alex Bregman (R) 3B
Yordan Alvarez (L) DH
Yuli Gurriel (R) 1B
Kyle Tucker (L) RF
Carlos Beltran (L) LF
Roberto Perez (R) C
Jose Altuve (R) 2B
Stay tuned for live updates and analysis throughout both games as we find out which teams will advance to the 2023 World Series.