Thursday, October 27, 2022

Newsletter Excerpt, October 27, 2022 -- "Playoffs 2022: World Series Preview"

 

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"Thomson’s goal should be to ape Dave Martinez’s work in ’19, using those six pitchers for as many innings as possible, keeping the Astros away from the soft underbelly of his staff. The Phillies are unlikely to score runs in bunches the way they did in getting here, and will need to win low-scoring games to win the World Series."