Live Blogging: Shish on Baseball: World Series Game 6: Houston Astros at Los Angeles Dodgers 10/31/2017

World Series Game 6: Houston Astros at Los Angeles Dodgers 10/31/2017

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Hello and welcome to another edition of ‘Live Blogging on Shish on Baseball’. Tonight it is Game 6 of the 2017 World Series, between the Houston Astros and Los Angeles Dodgers. Astros come into tonight’s game with a 3-2 series lead. They took the series lead by defeating the Dodgers 13-12 in 10 innings of Game 5.

The Astros are hoping to end this series tonight, as they will start Justin Verlander. The former Tigers right-hander’s Postseason Numbers are 4-0, 2.05 ERA, 29 Ks, and 0.88 WHIP, in 30.2 innings pitched.

The Dodgers will be throwing left-hander Rich Hill. Hill. Hill’s Postseason Numbers are no decision recorded, 2.77 ERA, 19 Ks, 1.23 ERA in 13 innings pitched.

It is the Houston Astros and Los Angeles Dodgers. Game 6 of the 2017 World Series, coming up shortly.

Game Location: Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles, CA

Starting Lineups:
Houston Astros (3-2):
1. George Springer CF
2. Alex Bregman 3B
3. Jose Altuve 2B
4. Carlos Correa SS
5. Yuli Gurriel 1B
6. Brian McCann C
7. Marwin Gonzalez LF
8. Josh Reddick RF
9. Justin Verlander P
SP: Justin Verlander (4-0, 2.05 ERA, 29 Ks)

Los Angeles Dodgers (2-3):
1. Chris Taylor CF
2. Corey Seager SS
3. Justin Turner 3B
4. Cody Bellinger 1B
5. Yasiel Puig RF
6. Joc Pederson LF
7. Logan Forsythe 2B
8. Austin Barnes C
9. Rich Hill P
​SP: Rich Hill (LHP) (0-0, 2.77 ERA, 19 Ks)

Top of 1st Inning:
Due Up:
1. Springer
2. Bregman
3. Altuve 
Rich Hill now starting as Dodgers Pitcher. 
First pitch at 5:21 PDT.
Springer strikes out swinging. 1 Out.
Bregman singles to left field. Runner on 1st.
Altuve stikes out swinging, on a pretty curve ball by Hill. 2 Outs.
Correa grounds into 5-4 fielder's choice. Bregman is out at second.

Middle of 1st Inning:
HOU 0, LAD 0

Bottom of 1st Inning:
Due Up:
1. Taylor
2. Seager
3. Turner
Justin Verlander currently starting as Astros Pitcher.
​Taylor flies out to Reddick. 1 Out.
Seager gets called out on strikes. 2 Outs.
Turner fouls out to Bregman. 3 Outs. 
Dodgers go down 1-2-3, in their half of 1st Inning.

End of 1st Inning:
HOU 0, LAD 0

Top of 2nd Inning:
Due Up:
5. Gurriel
6. McCann
7. Gonzalez
Hill currently at 12 pitches. 
Gurriel fouls out to Bellinger. 1 Out.
McCann flies out to Pederson. 2 Outs.
Gonzalez grounds out to Turner. 3 Outs.
Astros go down 1-2-3, in their half of 2nd Inning.

Middle of 2nd Inning:
HOU 0, LAD 0

Bottom of 2nd Inning:
Due Up:
4. Bellinger
5. Puig
6. Pederson
Verlander currently at 7 pitches.
​Bellinger strikes out swinging. 1 Out.
Puig singles to center field. Runner on 1st.
Pederson gets called out on strikes. 2 Outs.
Forsythe lines out to Reddick. 3 Outs.
Dodgers strand Puig on base. 

End of 2nd Inning:
HOU 0, LAD 0

Top of 3rd Inning:
Due Up:
8. Reddick 
9. Verlander
1. Springer
Hill currently at 20 pitches.
Reddick flies out to Taylor. 1 Out.
Verlander strikes out swinging. 2 Outs.
HOME RUN: George Springer hits a solo home run off of Rich Hill. HOU 1, LAD 0
​Bregman grounds out to Seager. 3 Outs.

Middle of 3rd Inning:
HOU 1, LAD 0

Bottom of 3rd Inning:
Due Up:
8. Barnes
9. HIll
1. Taylor
Verlander currently at 32 pitches.
Barnes grounds out to Altuve. 1 Out.
Hill strikes out swinging. 2 Outs.
Taylor gets called out on strikes. 3 Outs.
Dodgers go down 1-2-3, in their half of 3rd Inning.

End of 3rd Inning:
HOU 1, LAD 0

Top of 4th Inning:
Due Up:
3. Altuve 
4. Correa
5. Gurriel
Hill currently at 33 pitches.
​Altuve grounds out to Seager. 1 Out.
Correa flies out to Taylor. 2 Outs.
It is raining at Dodger Stadium. 
Gurriel flies out to Puig. 3 Outs.
Astros go down 1-2-3, in their half of 4th Inning.

Middle of 4th Inning:
HOU 1, LAD 0

Bottom of 4th Inning:
Due Up:
2. Seager 
3. Turner
4. Bellinger
Verlander currently at 43 pitches.
Seager flies out to Gonzalez. 1 Out.
Turner strikes out swinging. 2 Outs.
Bellinger strikes out swinging. 3 Outs.
Dodgers go down 1-2-3, in their half of 4th Inning.

End of 4th Inning:
HOU 1, LAD 0

Top of 5th Inning:
Due Up:
6. McCann
7. Gonzalez
8. Reddick
Hill currently at 45 pitches. 
​McCann singles to right field. Runner on 1st.
So the goal for Gonzalez and Reddick, is to avoid the double play.  The Astros; as it was said by Smoltz, wants Verlander to bat in this inning.
Gonzalez doubles to left field line. McCann advances to third. Runners on 2nd & 3rd. 
Brandon Marrow warming up in Dodgers Bullpen.
Reddick strikes out swinging. 1 Out. Big strikeout by Hill. 
Verlander swings away on first pitch. 
Verlander didn't help his cause.  Verlander gets called out on strikes. 2 Outs.
Dodgers elect to intentionally pass on Springer.
PITCHING CHANGE: Brandon Marrow (RHP) replaces Rich Hill as Dodgers Pitcher. HOU 1, LAD 0 2 Outs, Bases Loaded. 
​Bregman grounds out to Seager. 3 Outs.
Astros left the bases loaded stranded. 

Middle of 5th Inning:
HOU 1, LAD 0

Bottom of 5th Inning:
Due Up:
5. Puig
6. Pederson
7. Forsythe
Verlander currently at 58 pitches.
​Puig flies out to Reddick. 1 Out.
Pederson pops out to Gonzalez. 2 Outs.
Kenta Maeda (RHP) warming up in Dodgers Bullpen.
Forsythe strikes out swinging. 3 Outs.
Dodgers go down 1-2-3, in their half of 5th Inning.

End of 5th Inning:
HOU 1, LAD 0

Top of 6th Inning:
Due Up:
3. Altuve
4. Correa
5. Gurriel
​Marrow currently at 3 pitches.
Tony Watson (LHP) warming up in Dodgers Bullpen.
Altuve grounds out to Turner. 1 Out.
Correa strikes out swinging. 2 Outs.
Gurriel singles to center field. Runner on 1st. 
DOUBLE SWITCH: Tony Watson (LHP) replaces Brandon Marrow, batting 7th in Dodgers Lineup. Chase Utley replaces Logan Forsythe at second base, batting 9th in Dodgers Lineup. HOU 1, LAD 0. 2 Outs. Runner on 1st.
​McCann gets hit by a pitch, for a second straight game. Gurriel advances to second. Runners on 1st & 2nd. 
Gonzalez lines out to Utley. 3 Outs.
Astros strand a pair of base runners. 

Middle of 6th Inning:
HOU 1, LAD 0

Bottom of 6th Inning:
Due Up:
8. Barnes
9. Utley
1. Taylor
Verlander currently at 69 pitches.
​Barnes singles to left field. Runner on 1st.
Utley gets hit by a pitch. Barnes advances to second. Runners on 1st & 2nd.
Hinge visits the mound over defensive strategy. 
Taylor hits an RBI-Double down the right field line. Barnes scores. Utley advances to third. Runners on 2nd & 3rd. HOU 1, LAD 1
Joe Musgrove (RHP) warming up in Astros Bullpen.
Seager hits an RBI-Sacrifice Fly to right field. Utley scores. Taylor advances to third. 1 Out. Runner on 3rd. HOU 1, LAD 2
​Turner fouls out to Gurriel. 2 Outs.
Bellinger strikes out swinging. 3 Outs.
Dodgers strand Taylor on base. 

End of 6th Inning:
HOU 1, LAD 2

Top of 7th Inning:
Due Up:
8. Reddick
9. Verlander?
1. Springer
​Watson currently at 9 pitches.
Evan Gattis on deck. 
Kenta Maeda (RHP) back warming up in Dodgers Bullpen.
Reddick draws a lead-off walk. Runner on 1st.
PINCH-HITTING: Evan Gattis pinch-hitting for Justin Verlander. 
PITCHING CHANGE: Kenta Maeda (RHP) replaces Tony Watson. Runner on 1st. HOU 1, LAD 2
​Gattis grounds into 6-4 fielder's choice. Reddick is out at second. Gattis is safe at first. 
MANAGER'S CHALLENGE: Roberts challenging Gattis is safe at first, due to Reddick's slide at second. Call stands. 1 Out. Runner on 1st.
Springer hits an infield single to shortstop. Gattis advances to second. Runners on 1st & 2nd. 
PINCH-RUNNING: Derek Fisher pinch-running for Evan Gattis. 
A double play ball and the Dodgers could turn the game over to Kenley Jansen, in the 8th.
Bregman flies out to Taylor. Fisher advances to third. Runner on 3rd. 
Alex Wood (LHP) warming up in Dodgers Bullpen.
If the Astros lose this game, it is because they are currently hitless (0-5) with RISP. 
Altuve grounds out to Turner. Turner just got Altuve. 3 Outs.
Astros strand a pair of base runners. 

Middle of 7th Inning:
HOU 1, LAD 2

Bottom of 7th Inning:
Due Up:
5. Puig
6. Pederson
7. Maeda?
​PITCHING CHAGNE: Joe Musgrove (RHP) replaces Justin Verlander as Astros Pitcher.
Puig pops out to Correa. 1 Out.
Kenley Jansen (RHP) warming up in Dodgers Bullpen.
HOME RUN: Joc Pederson hits a solo home run off of Joe Musgrove. HOU 1, LAD 3
​PINCH-HITTING: Andre Ethier pinch-hitting for Kenta Maeda. 
Ethier flies out to Gonzalez. 2 Outs.
Barnes gets called out on strikes. 3 Outs.

End of 7th Inning:
HOU 1, LAD 3

Top of 8th Inning:
Due Up:
4. Correa
5. Gurriel
6. McCann
PITCHING CHANGE: Kenley Jansen (RHP) replaces Kenta Maeda as Dodgers Pitcher.
​SUBSTITUTION: Charlie Culberson replaces Chase Utley at second base. 
Correa flies out to Pederson. 1 Out.
Gurriel fouls out to Bellinger. 2 Outs.
McCann strikes out swinging. Barnes throws McCann out at first to Bellinger. 3 Outs.
Astros go down 1-2-3, in their half of 8th Inning.

Middle of 8th Inning:
HOU 1, LAD 3

Bottom of 8th Inning:
Due Up:
9. Culberson
1. Taylor
2. Seager
​PITCHING CHANGE: Luke Gregorson (RHP) replaces Joe Musgrove as Astros Pitcher.
Culberson singles to left field. Runner on 1st.
As this game is nearing its climax, you wonder if the lack of lefties in either the middle of the Astros Lineup and/or in the Bullpen, is having an effect on their inability to close this series out. 
Taylor grounds out to Bregman. Culberson advances to second. 1 Out. Runner on 2nd.
The only lefty in the Astros Bullpen is Francisco Liriano, but Hinge hasn't used him in this series.
Seager strikes out swinging. 2 Outs.
Turner draws a base on balls. Runners on 1st & 2nd.
PITCHING CHANGE: Francisco Liriano (LHP) replaces Luke Gregorson as Astros Pitcher. HOU 1, LAD 3
​Bellinger strikes out swinging. 3 Outs.
Dodgers strand a couple of base runners. 

End of 8th Inning:
HOU 1, LAD 3

Top of 9th Inning:
Due Up:
7. Gonzalez
8. Reddick
9. Liriano?
Jansen currently at 7 pitches.
​Gonzalez pops out to Bellinger. 1 Out.
Carlos Beltran on deck. 
Beltran strikes out swinging. 2 Outs.
PINCH-HITTING: Carlos Beltran pinch-hitting for Francisco Liriano.
Dodgers are one strike away from forcing a Game 7, tomorrow night.
Beltran strikes out swinging. 3 Outs.
Astros go down 1-2-3, in their half of 9th Inning,  to end Game 6. 
Dodgers force a Game 7 tomorrow night.

Final:
HOU 1, LAD 3
​Series tied at 3-3
W: Watson (2-0)
L: Verlander (0-1) 
SV: Jansen (2) 
PoG: Taylor (LAD) 1/4, 2B, RBI
ToG: 3:22

Final Thoughts: Well the Astros failed to close out this series.  But this doesn't seem like a disappointing loss for the Astros.  The only disappointing part of this loss by the Astros was their lack of hitting with RISP. The Astros went 0-for-6. 

Meanwhile the Dodgers got through this game.  Now they feel confident that they can win Game 7. However the Yankees felt they had the upper hand in Game 7 of the ALCS, with C.C. and their pen. But the Astros beat the Yankees in a Game 7.

Tomorrow's starters are Lance McCullers, Jr. for the Astros and Yu Darvish for the Dodgers. 

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