Alex Rodriguez thinks Luis Severino is tipping pitches against the Astros in Game 3
The Houston Astros have suddenly become known for maybe being able to see when a pitcher is tipping his pitches and it looks like they might be at it again during Tuesday’s Game 2 of the ALCS against the New York Yankees.
At least Alex Rodriguez thinks so.
The Fox Sports analyst thought Yankees starter Luis Severino was tipping his pitches in the first two innings. The Astros took a 1-0 lead in the first on a solo home run by Jose Altuve and then took a 2-0 lead on a solo blast by Josh Reddick that landed in the second deck in right field.
Rodriguez thinks their success – the Astros left the bases loaded in the first – is because they know what’s coming. Basically, they’re not chasing off-speed pitches, swinging at fast balls, and when they know a good off-speed pitch is coming they make very good contact. Having just eight swings and misses in the first 62 pitches is proof, according to ARod.
He explained his theory in a string of Tweets: