Jose Ramirez misses out on chance for 40-40-40 season with rainout

[Auggie]

The rainout of game 162 between the Astros and Guardians was cancelled due to rain. Nothing was as stake as far as the playoffs were concerned, but Guardians third baseman Jose Ramirez missed a chance to hit his 40th home run to match his 40+ doubles and 40+ stolen bases for the year.

I’ve said that player health is more important than stats and I still believe that. But what a bummer. Ramirez has played his heart out this season.

[Brother Buzz]

1. No make up game?

[The Madcap]

2. Nope, no Make-up

No make-up... Tomorrow's focus will be on the Atlanta-NY doubleheader. As an Astros fan, I don't mind, as the team is already banged up enough as it is. I do feel sorry for Jose Ramirez, though, as I'm sure he would have liked to have four more at-bats to try for 40-40.

[Brother Buzz]

3. Ah, I found the explanation that satisfied me - Thanks, and welcome to DU

Technically, the game wasn’t necessary for either team, considering both had already secured their respective seeds in the AL playoff bracket before Sunday, which is why Major League Baseball was able to cancel it without it needing to be made up.

[The Madcap]

4. Correct!

Yes, both teams were set as to their seeding, so no real need to re-schedule. Another downside is that the Astros were going to give one of their minor league pitchers his first MLB start.

I really fear the Tigers in this playoff, though. With their pitching and recent good play, they seem to have the hot hand, despite dropping a couple to the AA White Sox.

Also, thanks for the welcome!

[Brother Buzz]

6. How did you like Dusty Baker Jr.'s stint as a manager?

I was elated to see Dusty finally snag the well deserved brass ring, even if he wasn't skippering my SF Giants.

[The Madcap]

8. Was glad to see Dusty go after last year

I was happy to Dusty win in 2022, but I was really glad to see him leave after 2023. His incessant playing of Martin Maldonado, the vacuum at the bottom of the batting order, just absolutely drove me crazy.

[Auggie]

7. Fear the Tigers? Astros get an extra day off. Tigers do not.

[The Madcap]

9. Didn't think about that

Yeah, I guess they do, but it was kind of like showing up for work and then being told at quitting time that you didn't really need to be there today.

[The Madcap]

10. Fear justified

Well, it's over. Astros are done. This is why I feared the Tigers: excellent pitching, young and hungry hitters, and A.J. Hinch. My fear was justified.

[GP6971]

5. Welcome to DU!!

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