The Inside Pitch w/Josh Towers

Former MLB Pitcher Josh Towers and Scott Seidenberg discuss all things World Series

Key Points

🎙️ Game 3 Focus: The Yankees, down 0-2, must leverage home-field energy and bullpen strength to compete.

⚾ Verdugo’s Demeanor: Seen as "un-Yankee-like," his relaxed approach was defended as a strategy to handle pressure.

👨‍🔬 Judge's Struggles: The Dodgers' pitching has effectively countered Judge's strengths, exposing gaps in his swing path.

💡 Managerial Critiques: Boone’s choice to pull starters prematurely and the substitution of Cortez were considered costly errors.

🧠 Mental Pressure: The Yankees’ storied history adds pressure, making player relaxation tactics like Verdugo’s notable.

📈 Yankees' Odds: Despite two losses, the odds favor them in upcoming games, especially with home advantage.

📊 Betting Insights: Seidenberg suggests betting on Yankees' wins or series extensions, given the anticipated shift in momentum.

💰 Future Contracts: Towers predicts a substantial offer for Soto, potentially matching Shohei Otani’s recent record.

🎉 Fan Influence: The hosts note the Yankees' intense fan presence, likely to impact Dodgers’ players in the Bronx.

📊 Series Impact: Should the Yankees win in the Bronx, the podcast anticipates an increase in media and fan attention.

Summary

1. Game Stakes: The Yankees face a critical Game 3, with odds still in their favor for the next three home games. Winning these is essential to shift series momentum.
2. Verdugo’s Attitude: While some Yankees’ fans criticized his relaxed pre-game approach, Towers supports it as a valuable method for handling intense pressure.
3. Judge's Slump: The hosts examine the Dodgers’ strategic pitching against Judge, particularly focusing on the downward angle to avoid his swing path.
4. Boone’s Decisions: Boone’s handling of the bullpen and starter choices, especially involving Nestor Cortez, are questioned for not optimizing key moments in Games 1 and 2.
5. Betting Tips: The Yankees’ series odds remain favorable, and Seidenberg recommends betting on individual games or the over 5.5 games wager for the series.
6. Yankee Tradition vs. Modern Relaxation: The traditional, stoic "Yankee way" is contrasted with the newer relaxed approach as exemplified by Verdugo’s pre-game attitude.
7. Dodgers’ Strategies: They’ve executed an effective pitching plan against Judge and will likely rotate bullpen roles in Game 4.
8. Player Contracts: Discussion covers Soto’s potential contract in New York, suggesting a long-term deal similar to Otani’s due to his recent performance.
9. Fan Dynamics: New York’s fan intensity is highlighted as potentially intimidating to Dodgers players, adding another layer to the Yankees’ home advantage.
10. Historic Context: Referencing past comebacks, the hosts underscore the Yankees’ need to capitalize on home games to force a return to L.A.

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