Hour 3: The Rangers got a comeback win vs the A's and Brent Severyn joins the show to preview Stars Game 1 matchup vs Wild
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The episode opens with a thrilling recap of the Texas Rangers' comeback victory over the Oakland Athletics, highlighted by Josh Young's wind-aided, opposite-field two-run home run that turned the game. Hosts Sean and RJ break down the chaotic ninth inning, the impact of weather on play, and the Rangers' resilience, while also discussing Jack Leiter's recent struggles and the team's pitching woes. They explore the concept of 'luck' in baseball through advanced metrics like FIP and strikeouts minus walks, spotlighting Jack Leiter and Nathan Ebaldi as among the unluckiest pitchers. The conversation shifts to Mike Trout's historic five-home-run performance at Yankee Stadium, celebrating his dominance while cautioning about injury risks at age 34. The second half features a deep dive into the upcoming Dallas Stars vs. Minnesota Wild playoff series, with guest Brent Severin previewing Game 1. Severin emphasizes the Stars' physical transformation under new coach Glenn Gullitson, the importance of goaltender Jake Ottinger, and the threat posed by Minnesota's elite trio of Kaprizov, Boldy, and Quinn Hughes. He also critiques the NHL's playoff format for pitting division rivals too early. The segment closes with a fiery 'Below the Belt' segment on Arch Manning's emerging confidence and trash talk, contrasting his new swagger with his traditionally reserved demeanor, while also discussing Texas football's challenges and Ohio State's controversial player expectations.
Josh Young's wind-aided home run was a pivotal moment in the Rangers' comeback win.
Jack Leiter and Nathan Ebaldi are among the unluckiest pitchers in MLB based on FIP vs. ERA metrics.
Mike Trout is on a historic tear, but injury risk remains a concern at age 34.
The Dallas Stars have transformed physically under coach Glenn Gullitson, emphasizing 1% improvement across all areas.
Jake Ottinger is the most critical player for the Stars, needing to elevate his game in the playoffs.
…and 3 more takeaways available in PodZeus
Rangers' Epic Comeback vs. A's
“It's an opposite field two-run home run. Rangers lead 5-3. You're an idiot and you don't know baseball. Ranger fans, you are not dreaming. How can you not be romantic about baseball?”
Luck, Metrics, and Pitching Struggles
Sean and RJ analyze Jack Leiter's recent poor outings through the lens of advanced stats like FIP and strikeouts minus walks, arguing that he and Nathan Ebaldi are among the unluckiest pitchers in baseball despite poor results.
Mike Trout's Historic Surge
“He's on a tear and then he'll be torn. 34. He's 34 years old. God, he's that young?”
Stars vs. Wild Playoff Preview
“The biggest thing about the Dallas Stars team and that when they won the cup is their ability to overcome adversity. No matter what the situation, no matter how difficult, up, down, even, tied, late in the third, whatever it was, they were able to clamp down.”
Arch Manning's New Swagger
“No one's going to stop me. Love it. Y'all are not going to stop me. That is not normal Arch Manning swag.”
“If you're not a first or second rounder, then this probably isn't the right place for you.”
“The biggest thing about the Dallas Stars team and that when they won the cup is their ability to overcome adversity. No matter what the situation, no matter how difficult, up, down, even, tied, late in the third, whatever it was, they were able to clamp down.”
“It's an opposite field two-run home run. Rangers lead 5-3. You're an idiot and you don't know baseball. Ranger fans, you are not dreaming. How can you not be romantic about baseball?”
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Minnesota Wild
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Brent Severin
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Mike Trout
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Arch Manning
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Jack Leiter
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Quinn Hughes
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Josh Young
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Jake Ottinger
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Ohio State
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