In Game 3 of the 2021 World Series, Atlanta Braves starter Ian Anderson stole the show with five no-hit innings against the Houston Astros. The Braves won the game and took a 2-1 series lead.
The Braves’ decision to go to the bullpen while Anderson was throwing a no-hitter was hotly debated, but Atlanta manager Brian Snitker said it was a personal feeling, not the analytics, that suggested Anderson shouldn’t face the top of the Houston lineup a third time.
The Game 4 pitching matchup is one of the most unusual we will ever see in a World Series game. Braves starter Dylan Lee is easily the most anonymous, least accomplished pitcher to start a World Series game. Lee lasted only four batters and was pulled.
On the other side is Zack Greinke, who leads active pitchers in innings pitched. Greinke started once in the ALCS and lasted just four outs, inducing no swings-and-misses in the 37 pitches he threw.
Indeed, let’s see how far each manager wants to go here. Expect lots of bullpen innings from both sides.
Guts? Numbers? More wine? Which will reign supreme? Here are the best moments from Game 4:
Altuve is at it again
After leaving seven runners on through the first three innings, the Astros finally make it 2-0 on Jose Altuve s 23rd career postseason home run (moving past Bernie Williams for second on the all-time postseason list behind Manny Ramirez’s 29). It was a long 434-foot blast to center field and, believe it or not, his first home run to center all season. Of his previous 35 home runs including the postseason, 34 had gone to left field or left-center and one to right field.
Way back, way gone.#ForTheH pic.twitter.com/MEej7uQCVS
— Houston Astros (@astros) October 31, 2021
Oh, and let’s see what the organist plays next time Altuve steps up to the plate: This time it was “It’s a Small World.” Last night it was “I’m a Little Teapot.” Not so funny when the little guy crushes one over the fence.
Keeping things close
Fascinating sequence in the top of the third as…
Source : espn
