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Title: Astros @ Mariners - 9/24/19
Post by: Lefty on September 24, 2019, 07:52:09 pm
Correa scratched with lower back tightness.  Hinch not concerned.  Hinch is a calmer man than I am.

https://twitter.com/brianmctaggart/status/1176651193663143936
Title: Re: Astros @ Mariners - 9/24/19
Post by: das on September 24, 2019, 08:01:04 pm
Correa scratched with lower back tightness.  Hinch not concerned.  Hinch is a calmer man than I am.

https://twitter.com/brianmctaggart/status/1176651193663143936

Good god. I lost 20 IQ points by reading the comments. What was I thinking. #mcrib was pretty funny though.
Title: Re: Astros @ Mariners - 9/24/19
Post by: das on September 24, 2019, 08:04:27 pm
Oh, and, man, a 10:10pm start is a killer.  Next three nights too. Bleh.
Title: Re: Astros @ Mariners - 9/24/19
Post by: Aussie Astro on September 24, 2019, 08:06:49 pm
Oh, and, man, a 10:10pm start is a killer.  Next three nights too. Bleh.

On the other hand, some of can have a nice lunch with a few brewskies while we watch.
Title: Re: Astros @ Mariners - 9/24/19
Post by: das on September 24, 2019, 08:11:35 pm
On the other hand, some of can have a nice lunch with a few brewskies while we watch.

Pfftt. Show off. 

I had to give up beer in January so I don’t even get to enjoy this evening game with a beer. I am still in deep mourning...
Title: Re: Astros @ Mariners - 9/24/19
Post by: Lefty on September 24, 2019, 09:11:51 pm
Springer 8
Altuve 4
Brantley DH
Bregman 6
Yuli 3
Tucker 7
Diaz 5
Maldonado 2
Reddick 9

Cole
Title: Re: Astros @ Mariners - 9/24/19
Post by: Knoxbanedoodle on September 24, 2019, 09:19:14 pm
I am watching the Yankees at the Rays. Tied at 1 in the 10th so far on the strength of solo shots from Maybin and Keirmaier.

Will update.
Title: Re: Astros @ Mariners - 9/24/19
Post by: Lefty on September 24, 2019, 09:21:09 pm
I am watching the Yankees at the Rays. Tied at 1 in the 10th so far on the strength of solo shots from Maybin and Keirmaier.

Will update.


14 pitching changes so far
Title: Re: Astros @ Mariners - 9/24/19
Post by: Knoxbanedoodle on September 24, 2019, 09:26:10 pm
Yeah, they both went with openers.

And the Yanks down in order.
Title: Re: Astros @ Mariners - 9/24/19
Post by: Col. Sphinx Drummond on September 24, 2019, 09:34:44 pm
Cole is pretty good.
Title: Re: Astros @ Mariners - 9/24/19
Post by: Knoxbanedoodle on September 24, 2019, 09:35:15 pm
Rays did nothing. Judge,  Torres and Stanton coming up in the 11th.
Title: Re: Astros @ Mariners - 9/24/19
Post by: Knoxbanedoodle on September 24, 2019, 09:36:40 pm
Cole is pretty good.

Good pitcher; could work maybe on his spitting a little bit.
Title: Re: Astros @ Mariners - 9/24/19
Post by: Lefty on September 24, 2019, 09:39:19 pm
Now I'm assuming we'll see Tommy Milone, the slop tossing righty who has done a frustratingly great job against us 4 times or so this year.

For some reason I thought he was left handed

I'm an idiot.  Must have glanced over when he had his glove off.
Title: Re: Astros @ Mariners - 9/24/19
Post by: austro on September 24, 2019, 09:44:37 pm
Now I'm assuming we'll see Tommy Milone, the slop tossing righty who has done a frustratingly great job against us 4 times or so this year.

For some reason I thought he was left handed

I don't know if he's actually left-handed, but he's pitching with his left hand.
Title: Re: Astros @ Mariners - 9/24/19
Post by: Knoxbanedoodle on September 24, 2019, 09:47:32 pm
Rays did nothing. Judge,  Torres and Stanton coming up in the 11th.

And on to the bottom of the 11th we go, still tied.
Title: Re: Astros @ Mariners - 9/24/19
Post by: chuck on September 24, 2019, 09:48:46 pm
That guy Dunn would be a perennial all star if he had any kind of command.

I guess you could say that about a lot of guys.
Title: Re: Astros @ Mariners - 9/24/19
Post by: Lefty on September 24, 2019, 09:51:26 pm
That guy Dunn would be a perennial all star if he had any kind of command.

I guess you could say that about a lot of guys.

Skipped AAA, 3rd MLB appearance.  This was by far his best one.
Title: Re: Astros @ Mariners - 9/24/19
Post by: Knoxbanedoodle on September 24, 2019, 09:55:10 pm
And on to the bottom of the 11th we go, still tied.

...to the 12th...
Title: Re: Astros @ Mariners - 9/24/19
Post by: Knoxbanedoodle on September 24, 2019, 09:56:24 pm
Now I'm assuming we'll see Tommy Milone, the slop tossing righty who has done a frustratingly great job against us 4 times or so this year.

For some reason I thought he was left handed

I'm an idiot.  Must have glanced over when he had his glove off.

Watching Milone makes me deeply impressed by how terrible Wayne Franklin was.
Title: Re: Astros @ Mariners - 9/24/19
Post by: Knoxbanedoodle on September 24, 2019, 10:06:21 pm
Yanks threaten but do not score in the top of the 12th.
Title: Re: Astros @ Mariners - 9/24/19
Post by: Knoxbanedoodle on September 24, 2019, 10:11:31 pm
Choi wins it with walk off homer.
Title: Re: Astros @ Mariners - 9/24/19
Post by: Texifornia on September 24, 2019, 10:13:18 pm
The 40th Bregxit of the year!
Title: Re: Astros @ Mariners - 9/24/19
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on September 24, 2019, 10:23:57 pm
CFM pitching tmw for the Rays.

Title: Re: Astros @ Mariners - 9/24/19
Post by: Aussie Astro on September 24, 2019, 10:24:12 pm
Choi wins it with walk off homer.

And celebrated with enthusiasm... they have been winning in extra innings a heap lately.  Now onto the main course.
Title: Re: Astros @ Mariners - 9/24/19
Post by: Lefty on September 24, 2019, 10:28:45 pm
And celebrated with enthusiasm... they have been winning in extra innings a heap lately.  Now onto the main course.
I believe I heard during the celebration that they've won 8 in a row in extras.
Title: Re: Astros @ Mariners - 9/24/19
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on September 24, 2019, 10:30:59 pm
8 Ks thru 4 innings for Cole.

310 for the season.

JR Richard's club record is 313.
Title: Re: Astros @ Mariners - 9/24/19
Post by: Knoxbanedoodle on September 24, 2019, 10:31:05 pm
I know he strikes everybody out, but Cole seems especially inclined to collecting the third out of the inning via K. I like that about him.

Also yeah, that's true about the Rays' extra innings streak. They scare me much more than than anyone besides the Yankees.
Title: Re: Astros @ Mariners - 9/24/19
Post by: Knoxbanedoodle on September 24, 2019, 10:41:10 pm
188/250/362

That's the slash line Milone has held the Astros to this year. He's faced us more than any team besides the Rangers. He must wish he could always and only pitch against the best offense ever assembled.

Title: Re: Astros @ Mariners - 9/24/19
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on September 24, 2019, 10:42:09 pm
I know he strikes everybody out, but Cole seems especially inclined to collecting the third out of the inning via K. I like that about him.


To your point, K #9/311 ends the 5th.
Title: Re: Astros @ Mariners - 9/24/19
Post by: Lefty on September 24, 2019, 10:48:46 pm
Obviously Name That Astro is Joe Slusarski
Title: Re: Astros @ Mariners - 9/24/19
Post by: Knoxbanedoodle on September 24, 2019, 10:54:29 pm
To your point, K #9/311 ends the 5th.

He is a beast this year. He has a confidence out there I don't remember seeing last year.
Title: Re: Astros @ Mariners - 9/24/19
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on September 24, 2019, 10:54:47 pm
Cole strikes 2 more in the 6th.

That's 11for the game, and 313 for the season which ties JR Richard's team record.
Title: Re: Astros @ Mariners - 9/24/19
Post by: Knoxbanedoodle on September 24, 2019, 10:56:38 pm
They should small ball this run in if possible.
Title: Re: Astros @ Mariners - 9/24/19
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on September 24, 2019, 10:58:46 pm
They should small ball this run in if possible.

Ok maybe small ball this *next* run.


Diaz doubles Tucker home

2-0.
Title: Re: Astros @ Mariners - 9/24/19
Post by: Knoxbanedoodle on September 24, 2019, 10:59:00 pm
They should small ball this run in if possible.

They should Small ball THIS run in if possible.
Title: Re: Astros @ Mariners - 9/24/19
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on September 24, 2019, 11:00:25 pm
They should Small ball THIS run in if possible.

Machete cooperates and  moves Diaz to third with a fly ball to right.

Title: Re: Astros @ Mariners - 9/24/19
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on September 24, 2019, 11:05:16 pm
Reddick grounds to 1st, throw home is poor and Diaz scores.

Small ball run secured as requested.

3-0.
Title: Re: Astros @ Mariners - 9/24/19
Post by: Knoxbanedoodle on September 24, 2019, 11:06:10 pm
Reddick grounds to 1st, throw home is poor and Diaz scores.

Small ball run secured as requested.

3-0.

Slick slide by Diaz.
Title: Re: Astros @ Mariners - 9/24/19
Post by: Texifornia on September 24, 2019, 11:06:30 pm
Bottom of the lineup getting the job done.
3-0 Astros
Title: Re: Astros @ Mariners - 9/24/19
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on September 24, 2019, 11:16:41 pm
Cole picks up #12/314. 

He owns the club record for strikeouts in a season.

Title: Re: Astros @ Mariners - 9/24/19
Post by: Lefty on September 24, 2019, 11:18:48 pm
Most AL K's since 1980
Title: Re: Astros @ Mariners - 9/24/19
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on September 24, 2019, 11:19:49 pm
Cole strikes out the side in the 7th.

That's 14 for the game, 316 for the season.


He's a baaaad man.
Title: Re: Astros @ Mariners - 9/24/19
Post by: Knoxbanedoodle on September 24, 2019, 11:21:31 pm
Half of those Mariners hitters wouldn't even swing.
Title: Re: Astros @ Mariners - 9/24/19
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on September 24, 2019, 11:29:11 pm
Pressly in for the 8th.

Cole's line:
7 IP, 0 R, 2 H, 14 K, 0 BB

JV may need another no hitter to get the Cy Young.
Title: Re: Astros @ Mariners - 9/24/19
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on September 24, 2019, 11:35:25 pm
Pressly got an opening strikeout, now having trouble finding the zone especially breaking stuff.

Walked Vogelbach, fell behind Gordon who singled.

1st/2nd, 1 out in the 8th.

Harris warming up.
Title: Re: Astros @ Mariners - 9/24/19
Post by: Knoxbanedoodle on September 24, 2019, 11:35:54 pm
Pressly not looking good at all. Harris just now getting up.
Title: Re: Astros @ Mariners - 9/24/19
Post by: Lefty on September 24, 2019, 11:36:49 pm
Pressly not looking good at all. Harris just now getting up.
Looking at the mound repeatedly, unhappy with something.
Title: Re: Astros @ Mariners - 9/24/19
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on September 24, 2019, 11:38:29 pm
2 strike WP advances the runners, but he gets Smith with a good slider. 
Title: Re: Astros @ Mariners - 9/24/19
Post by: Knoxbanedoodle on September 24, 2019, 11:41:21 pm
Whew.
Title: Re: Astros @ Mariners - 9/24/19
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on September 24, 2019, 11:41:29 pm
Pressly gets Shed Long (still love that name) looking to end the 8th.

3-0 Astros.
Title: Re: Astros @ Mariners - 9/24/19
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on September 24, 2019, 11:52:38 pm
Diaz picked up a 1 out walk and a stolen base, but Machete struck out on a 3-2 FB and Reddick grounded out.

Mid 9
Astros 3-0
Title: Re: Astros @ Mariners - 9/24/19
Post by: Knoxbanedoodle on September 24, 2019, 11:58:07 pm
I can't link to it but Footer has a wonderful piece on MLB News about the Berley Bowl. This is the 20th anniversary. There's an especially excellent paragraph concerning Elarton and a Milwaukee grounds crewman that was news to me.
Title: Re: Astros @ Mariners - 9/24/19
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on September 25, 2019, 12:05:09 am
Osuna gets the 9th.

Crawford reaches on a slow infield single up the middle
Lewis strikes out swinging after fouling off several pitches
Seager grounds into a 4-6 FC
Navarez lines out to Bregman at short

Final
Astros 3
Mariners 0

Astros now 103-54

1.5 game lead over NY for the best record in AL/MLB (Astros also own the tiebreaker).

The win clinches home field in the ALDS.
Title: Re: Astros @ Mariners - 9/24/19
Post by: Knoxbanedoodle on September 25, 2019, 12:05:55 am
Great win, gang.
Title: Re: Astros @ Mariners - 9/24/19
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on September 25, 2019, 12:06:13 am
I can't link to it but Footer has a wonderful piece on MLB News about the Berley Bowl. This is the 20th anniversary. There's an especially excellent paragraph concerning Elarton and a Milwaukee grounds crewman that was news to me.

https://www.mlb.com/news/bill-spiers-strange-brawl-with-berley-visgar (https://www.mlb.com/news/bill-spiers-strange-brawl-with-berley-visgar)
Title: Re: Astros @ Mariners - 9/24/19
Post by: Lefty on September 25, 2019, 12:16:39 am
I can't link to it but Footer has a wonderful piece on MLB News about the Berley Bowl. This is the 20th anniversary. There's an especially excellent paragraph concerning Elarton and a Milwaukee grounds crewman that was news to me.

Saw that earlier today, like you I had never heard about Elarton cold-cocking the grounds crew guy.
Title: Re: Astros @ Mariners - 9/24/19
Post by: das on September 25, 2019, 08:00:37 am
I love that the Astros players gave him all kinds of signed merchandise as a sorry and that he was out there raking the field with a black eye the next day.
Title: Re: Astros @ Mariners - 9/24/19
Post by: Col. Sphinx Drummond on September 25, 2019, 08:04:09 am
Most AL K's since 1980
Len Barker led the AL with 187 in 1980. Johnson had 308 in 1993.
Title: Re: Astros @ Mariners - 9/24/19
Post by: Knoxbanedoodle on September 25, 2019, 08:52:09 am
Saw that earlier today, like you I had never heard about Elarton cold-cocking the grounds crew guy.

If you're Visger and his friends, the moment you saw that you must have thought: Victory!
Title: Re: Astros @ Mariners - 9/24/19
Post by: Lefty on September 25, 2019, 10:13:28 am
Len Barker led the AL with 187 in 1980. Johnson had 308 in 1993.
Don't know why they chose '80 as the cutoff for their graphic...Cole has the most AL K's since Nolan in '77 (341)