I think the Dodgers played so hard last night because playing against Verlander post-season is close to a sure loss, they wanted to have a cushion. In fact, that’s what I’m going to guess, Astros end the World Series with Verlander, game 6, Tuesday. It’s still been a fine World Series. If it is pushed to a game 7, then, LA has the advantage obviously.
Verlander has been utterly dominating since he arrived in Houston at the start of Sept. He is 9-0 with the Astros (4-0 in postseason). Any Astros fan has to feel great about their chances. Of course, screwy things can happen, but if I were a betting man I’d bet on Verlander pitching a dominating game tomorrow and Astros win in 6.