Win or leave? Hinch has been there many times.

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00:01Welcome to this deep dive into A.J. Hinch's high-stakes playoff journey.

00:05A.J. Hinch finds himself in familiar territory once again.

00:08This isn't merely about T-Mobile Park, even though the Tigers played there just last weekend.

00:13Instead, it pertains to the high-stakes nature of a win-or-go-home playoff game.

00:19As the Tigers prepare to have Tarek Skubal pitch in Game 5 of the Division Series for the second consecutive year,

00:25Hinch's background with such critical games extends far beyond the season.

00:28During his time managing the Astros, Hinch encountered numerous pivotal postseason games, even prior to their championship victories.

00:37He has gained valuable insights into the urgency required for decision-making in these moments,

00:42understanding the weight of a season hanging in the balance.

00:45He recognizes that despite meticulous planning, these games often involve an element of unpredictability that can lead to unexpected outcomes.

00:53When asked about the role of experience in these situations during a press conference in Seattle on Thursday,

00:58Hinch remarked,

00:59I think experience always helps.

01:01You can look back on what you've done right, reflect on the choices you might regret,

01:05and acknowledge the nerves that accompany these games.

01:09However, I believe that feeling nervous can actually be beneficial.

01:13It's great to feel excitement.

01:14There is a slight comfort in being aware of the stress that lies ahead.

01:17But at times, it can be refreshing to remain unaware and simply experience the moment

01:22without the ability to catch your breath, confronting challenges as they arise.

01:27I'm not sure if this awareness directly contributes to winning, but it certainly aids in maintaining perspective.

01:33The game will unfold with its 27 outs, and both teams will experience numerous highs and lows,

01:39which are inevitable parts of the competition.

01:41Hinch's viewpoint is shaped by his experiences on both sides of these critical games.

01:46Here's a summary of Hinch's involvement in win-or-go-home situations.

01:50In the 2015 American League wildcard game, the Astros triumphed over the Yankees with a score of 3-0.

01:57This marked Hinch's inaugural postseason game, which was indeed a win-or-go-home scenario,

02:02as the wildcard format consisted of a single game.

02:05This match followed a more conventional narrative compared to his subsequent games.

02:10Dallas Kuchel delivered six scoreless innings at Yankee Stadium,

02:15while Tony Sipp, Will Harris, and Luke Gregerson contributed to the victory.

02:20Gregerson pitched for one inning each.

02:23Colby Rasmus and Carlos Gomez both hit home runs off Yankees starter Masahiro Tanaka.

02:28A key moment in the game was when Jonathan Villar came in to pinch run for Chris Carter,

02:33allowing him to score the third run on a single by Jose Altuve in the seventh inning

02:38In the 2015 ALDS Game 5, the Astros held a 2-1 series advantage

02:44and were just six outs away from eliminating the eventual world champions in Game 4.

02:49However, the Royals made a comeback, scoring seven runs in the last two innings.

02:54In Game 5, the Astros once again took an early lead,

02:58but a three-run fifth inning off pitchers Colin McHugh and Mike Fears

03:01allowed Kansas City to take the lead for good.

03:04Dallas Kuchel, who had won Game 3,

03:06pitched the eighth inning on just two days rest and surrendered a three-run homer to Kendris Morales.

03:11The 2017 ALCS Game 7 marked the beginning of Charlie Morton's legacy,

03:16as he delivered five scoreless innings.

03:18Lance McCullers Jr., who pitched on three days rest after starting Game 4,

03:23completed the game with four innings, earning his only Major League save.

03:26There were no pinch hitters in this game, just solo home runs.

03:30In the 2017 World Series Game 7, the Astros triumphed over the Dodgers with a score of 5-1,

03:36thanks to contributions from players like Evan Gattis,

03:39Altuve, and a two-run double by Brian McCann.

03:43This game showcased manager A.J. Hinch's strategic brilliance,

03:46particularly through an innovative approach to pitching.

03:49Lance McCullers started strong, delivering two 1-3 scoreless innings before the bullpen took over,

03:54with Brad Peacock leading the way.

03:56Charlie Morton, who pitched on just three days rest, closed out the game with four innings of

04:01solid performance, securing the victory, and preserving a lead established by five early runs.

04:07In the 2019 ALDS Game 5, the Astros had previously missed two opportunities to clinch the series,

04:14but seized control of this game right from the start, scoring four runs in the first inning against

04:18Tyler Glasnow. While the Rays utilized nine different pitchers throughout the game,

04:22the Astros relied on Gerrit Cole, who delivered an impressive eight innings with ten strikeouts.

04:28The 2019 World Series marked a disappointing end for Hinch as the Astros' manager,

04:34as they faced the Nationals and lost 6-2. The game turned sour for the Astros when Washington

04:39scored six consecutive runs in the last three innings, highlighted by a home run from Anthony

04:44Rendon and a walk from Juan Soto that ultimately led to their defeat.

04:48In the seventh inning, starter Zach Greinke was on the mound with one out when Howie Kendrick hit

04:55a two-run homer off Will Harris, securing the Nationals' lead for the remainder of the game.

05:01In the 2024 American League Division Series, the Guardians triumphed over the Tigers with a score

05:07of 7-3. The Tigers, led by Skubal in a series of pitching changes, were close to advancing to the

05:13American League Championship Series. However, Guardians manager Stephen Voigt countered this strategy,

05:18by employing seven relievers after Matthew Boyd pitched two scoreless innings.

05:23Kerry Carpenter, who was dealing with a hamstring injury sustained just two days prior,

05:27came off the bench to deliver a pinch-hit RBI single against Andrew Walters, giving Detroit a

05:33one-nil advantage in the fifth inning. Nevertheless, Lane Thomas hit a grand slam off Skubal in the

05:39bottom of the fifth, putting Cleveland ahead for good. After Skubal's departure, Hinch relied on his

05:45three main relievers, Will Vest, Tyler Holton, and Bo Breska, in an effort to keep the Tigers

05:53competitive. A year later, Vest and Holton remained integral parts of the relief corps,

05:59alongside Kyle Finnegan, all of whom were expected to be utilized when, or if,

06:03Skubal left the game. Do you believe experience is the ultimate decider in these win-or-go-home moments?

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