The Dodgers Are One Win Away & More Second-Half Takeaways

Eno and DVR discuss the Dodgers' commanding lead over the Yankees after a 4-2 win in Game 3. Plus, they wonder if the TV strike-zone box is ready for an overhaul, and discuss why Brusdar Graterol doesn't strike more hitters out. Away from the World Series, they discuss several notable second-half performances including Blake Snell, Yusei Kikuchi and Hunter Brown with an eye toward early 2025 drafts.

Rundown

3:55 Another Strong Start From Walker Buehler

10:29 A Closer Look at Strike Three Against Gleyber Torres in the Seventh Inning

18:02 The Multi-Year Success of Dodger Bullpen Games

26:25 Why Doesn't Brusdar Graterol Get More Strikeouts?

30:48 Giving Blake Snell & Gerrit Cole the SP1 Treatment in 2025?

43:41 Eno's Lingering Concerns About Kevin Gausman

47:55 Is Hunter Brown an SP2 Now? (Top 30 Pitcher)

53:36 Buying 2023-2024 Improvements From Yusei Kikuchi?

56:42 Second-Half Hitter Questions: Josh Lowe's K%, Lars Nootbaar's Health & Sean Murphy's Productivity

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