And most Astros fans are probably on the side of — Just finish the series. Let our boys come home and rest up for the next battle.
On the flip side, if the Astros lose Game 5 with Verlander on the mound, how do Games 6 and 7 (if necessary) pan out? Shouldn’t we just throw a bullpen game tonight and save JV for Game 6? In the event we can win with the bullpen instead, this saves JV for Game 1 of the WS.
This is the subject of much-exhausted debate. No matter what side of the coin you land, here’s some discussion to help us all trust in AJ Hinch‘s decision to start our #1 guy in Game 5.