Rangers @ Astros September 26, 2015

[David in Jackson]

Astros give up three runs in top of first after two outs.  Just awful - again.

[David in Jackson]

Cubs v. Pirates on my FOX channel, but Astros still blacked out on MLB.TV.  These days, who wants to watch.

[HudsonHawk]

Driving back frok the place. Stopped at my favorite DQ in Centerville. It didn't help m

[chuck]

I guess everyone who was in the GZ last night is too hungover to show up today.

At this point I would consider it a triumph if the Astros finished above .500.

[NeilT]

I'm at the new Gatlin's bbq. They've got college football on the tv. Cc hr.

[David in Jackson]

Tater for Correa to make it 1-3.

[Col. Sphinx Drummond]

Driving back frok the place. Stopped at my favorite DQ in Centerville. It didn't help m

Centerville
A real nice place to raise your kids up
Centerville
It's really neat!

[hostros7]

Tater for Correa to make it 1-3.

@darenw: Carlos Correa's home run was hit 109 MPH... His 3rd hardest HR of the year.


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[NeilT]

I think that takes him ahead of Thon for most HRs by an Astros SS.

[chuck]

Neil, quick, check your closet and make sure you still have all your bowties.

[NeilT]

Is correa wearing a bow tie?

[Col. Sphinx Drummond]

I think that takes him ahead of Thon for most HRs by an Astros SS.

I think it ties them.

[NeilT]

Well dang. He is wearing a bow tie.

[NeilT]

Gotta give that run back quick as you get it.

[hostros7]

Finally the Astros hit one that ricochets off a Ranger fielder's glove and does not result in an out


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[hostros7]

Gotta give that run back quick as you get it.

Prescient


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[Col. Sphinx Drummond]

Now he's ahead. Tied with Berkman for all position players.

[hostros7]

Correa's second HR of the day, which ties him with Puma for the all-time rookie club record of 21.


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[NeilT]

I think that puts Correa ahead of Thon for most home runs by an Astros SS.

[hostros7]

This may be the most emotion I've ever seen Berman express via tweet:
@MarkBermanFox26: CRAZINESS. Carlos Correa does it again! 2-run shot....game tied at 4 (3)


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[Col. Sphinx Drummond]

Hinch is a sharp dude. When considering manager of the year, I think having a team that overachieved like the Astros have makes  a strong case for Hinch. Hell, the Rangers have underachieved, they should be 25 games over .500 with that roster.

[Col. Sphinx Drummond]

Holland has a funny looking face.

[MusicMan]

Thanks for the jinx, Fox.


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[MusicMan]

Just think about this:

Correa should get better.


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[HudsonHawk]

Hinch is a sharp dude. When considering manager of the year, I think having a team that overachieved like the Astros have makes  a strong case for Hinch. Hell, the Rangers have underachieved, they should be 25 games over .500 with that roster.

The Rangers have gone from worst to first. How is Bannister not MOY?

[Astros Fan in Big D]

I'm afraid Bannister has surpassed Hinch in the last 3 weeks.   Just like . . . Excuse me while i go vomit.

Hinch is a sharp dude. When considering manager of the year, I think having a team that overachieved like the Astros have makes  a strong case for Hinch. Hell, the Rangers have underachieved, they should be 25 games over .500 with that roster.

[chuck]

Just think about this:

Correa should get better.

Thats's what I've been saying. He is nowhere near as good as he will eventually be if he stays healthy.

[hostros7]

Holland has a funny looking face.

He looks like his parents may have fallen in love at a family reunion.


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[MusicMan]

Chris Carter!

Never doubted him for a second.


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[hostros7]

Carter hits a deep blast to left center to give the Astros their first lead in what feels like weeks, 5-4.


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[MusicMan]

Carter hits a deep blast to left center to give the Astros their first lead in what feels like weeks, 5-4.


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This is the first time in 46 innings against the Rangers that we have held the lead at the end of an inning.


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[Reuben]

SIPPERSTAR!!!

[Reuben]

Astros now up 6-4 after a Gattis sac fly on a shallow fly ball scores Correa. DeShields' weak-ass throw allows Lowrie to take 2nd.

[hostros7]

No idea why Marwin sacrifice bunting with 1 out and a runner on second.


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[HudsonHawk]

Don't like Marwin bunting there.

[Reuben]

No idea why Marwin sacrifice bunting with 1 out and a runner on second.


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Agreed. W.T.F?

[The Spleen]

It's like somebody lost count of the outs?

[hostros7]

Don't like Marwin bunting there.

Nice that someone else is against completely nonsensical actions.


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[HudsonHawk]

Colby Jack!!!

8-4 Astros

[hostros7]

Just in a hurry to get Rasmussen up to the plate more quickly, apparently. Home run!


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[MusicMan]

PH ColbyJack makes it 8-4.


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[Reuben]

That was fantastic.

[chuck]

I'm standing here minding my own business chopping garlic thinking, You know, out of the eleven guys on the team who hit .220 and strike out all the goddamn time Rasmussen tends to give you the best at bats. Then BLAMMO.

[Reuben]

I'm standing here minding my own business chopping garlic thinking, You know, out of the eleven guys on the team who hit .220 and strike out all the goddamn time Rasmussen tends to give you the best at bats. Then BLAMMO.

And I was thinking earlier "It's been a while since Rasmus hit one of those big clutch home runs he seems to have a knack for."

What're you cooking?

[Ty in Tampa]

Agreed. W.T.F?

Radio guys speculating that the P Gonzalez is a poor fielder.

[Col. Sphinx Drummond]

The Rangers have gone from worst to first. How is Bannister not MOY?

They tanked last year. Their so damn good if they kept Bogar they would be 35-40 games over .500 by now. Banister has held them back. He's a cocksucker.

[Reuben]

They tanked last year. Their so damn good if they kept Bogar they would be 35-40 games over .500 by now. Banister has held them back. He's a cocksucker.

Yeah, he's got a lot of talent to work with, although they did lose Darvish for the season. Last year they lost everybody for the season; that's why they finished last.

[doyce7]

The Rangers have gone from worst to first. How is Bannister not MOY?

With a 120+ million dollar payroll

[hostros7]

Strange to have an intro shot of an ugly UH building


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[Reuben]

With a 120+ million dollar payroll

Someone earlier in this thread said $171m.

[Ty in Tampa]

Altuuuuuve!

[Ty in Tampa]

Jose jacks one to the first row of the Crawfords. 9-4 Astros.

[hostros7]

Someone earlier in this thread said $171m.

I think beltre, fielder, hamels, and choo make about $80mm combined


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[Col. Sphinx Drummond]

Someone earlier in this thread said $171m.

According to baseball-reference.com

[chuck]

I was preparing a Thai-ish marinade for some chicken wings I'm going to grill.

[Ty in Tampa]

6 HRs a season high for the Astros this year.

[Ty in Tampa]

Correa Ks but the pitch gets away and he reaches for the 5th time in 5 ABs.

[Col. Sphinx Drummond]

Jackson looks like another cast member from Dazed and Confused.

[Ty in Tampa]

Jackson look like another cast member from Dazed and Confused.

More like Paula Poundstone.

[HudsonHawk]

Strange to have an intro shot of an ugly UH building


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That was City Hall.

[HudsonHawk]

More like Paula Poundstone.

Peppermint Patty.

[HudsonHawk]

I was preparing a Thai-ish marinade for some chicken wings I'm going to grill.

What makes it Thai-ish?

[Reuben]

So does Hinch use Gregerson for the 5-run lead, or save him for upcoming games? Fields?

[Col. Sphinx Drummond]

More like Paula Poundstone.

Yes, same damn haircut.

[HudsonHawk]

So does Hinch use Gregerson for the 5-run lead, or save him for upcoming games? Fields?

It's September 26th. You don't save anyone for anything

[chuck]

More like Paula Poundstone.

Wow, good call. Although you have to wonder why she would be prominent enough in your consciousness to call her up like that.

[Reuben]

It's September 26th. You don't save anyone for anything

Clearly, Hinch agrees. And considering how the rest of the 'pen has pitched of late, can't say I blame him.

[Ty in Tampa]

Wow, good call. Although you have to wonder why she would be prominent enough in your consciousness to call her up like that.

Let's just say a waterbed and Wesson oil and leave it at that.

[chuck]

What makes it Thai-ish?

Nuoc mam and rat shit chiles mostly. When you're in Thailand where do you eat?

[chuck]

Let's just say a waterbed and Wesson oil and leave it at that.

You know, I was going to stray into that territory but somehow I knew I wouldn't have to.

[Bench]

Are waterbeds still  manufactured?

[HudsonHawk]

Nuoc mam and rat shit chiles mostly. When you're in Thailand where do you eat?

Depends. In Bangkok a lot of local Thai Restaurants, but also good Indian and Italian foods. Ocassionally some street food. Lots of good local restaurants down my the river.

[HudsonHawk]

This is not fucking happening.

[Bench]

Gah.  This fucking inning.

[Ty in Tampa]

Alright, guys. Stop fucking this up.

[Ty in Tampa]

Motherfuck!! 3 runs with 2 outs in the top of the 9th. 9-7 Astros with 2 outs.

[Reuben]

Jeezus motherfucking christ.

[HudsonHawk]

Winning run at the plate, as Gregerson is done.

[Ty in Tampa]

Goddammit!!!

[austro]

Wow. Gregerson meltdown with Hinch.

[austro]

Is there a way to find out the Astros BAA with 2 outs? It has to be ridiculous.

[Bench]

He's understandably upset with himself. 

[chuck]

Wow. Gregerson meltdown with Hinch.

He should shut the fuck up and go sit down. He was a total abomination.

[Bench]

Is there a way to find out the Astros BAA with 2 outs? It has to be ridiculous.

I think earlier they mentioned that only three of the Rangers hits this game have come with less than two outs.

[austro]

The arrival of Harris fills me with confidence.Do we get the pre-September Harris, of the September Harris?

[HudsonHawk]

Whew. I didn't need that drama.

[chuck]

That was more exciting than it needed to be.

[Ty in Tampa]

Jeez, this team.

[Bench]

I need a drink.

[Arky Vaughan]

I wonder how much of the clubhouse Gregerson has destroyed.

[Bench]

I wonder how much of the clubhouse Gregerson has destroyed.

Eh.  Heat of the moment thing.  I wouldn't worry about it.

ETA:  Just realized I totally misinterpreted the fact that you were speaking literally and not figuratively. 

[Reuben]

I wonder how much of the clubhouse Gregerson has destroyed.

He stayed in the dugout.

[HudsonHawk]

I need a drink.

Fuck that. I gotta figure out how to get to Dairy Queen tomorrow.

[austro]

I need a drink.

Already started. What a roller coaster.

[Jacksonian]

81 was the win total I'd hoped for when the season started.  The rest for me now is gravy.

[pots]

81 was the win total I'd hoped for when the season started.  The rest for me now is gravy.

81 is the win total I hoped for prior to Kazmir, Gomez and Fiers. 

[Arky Vaughan]

Eh.  Heat of the moment thing.  I wouldn't worry about it.

ETA:  Just realized I totally misinterpreted the fact that you were speaking literally and not figuratively.

Yes, more John Tudor than Dick Allen.

[Reuben]

81 was the win total I'd hoped for when the season started.  The rest for me now is gravy.

This is the way my brain is telling me to feel.

81 is the win total I hoped for prior to Kazmir, Gomez and Fiers. 

But this is the way I can't seem to stop myself from feeling.

[Reuben]

Tonight's most intriguing matchups:

Twins vs. Tigers, 6:08pm CT
Duffey (4-1, 3.15) vs. Simon (13-10, 5.21 ERA)
Let's hope Brad pulls out all the stops for this win.

Mariners vs. Angels, 8:05pm ET
F. Hernandez (18-9, 3.54) vs. Heaney (6-3, 3.30 ERA)
Let's go King Felix.

[pots]

For me, since the Gomez pickup, it has been anything less than a wild card will be a disappointment with the hope on the division. 

Edit:
And even though the division is likely out of reach at this point, I think tomorrow's game is huge.  We will need Texas giving everything they got against the Angels next week.

[MusicMan]

Nice win, but the bullpen still stinks like shit on a skillet.


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[Bench]

Nice win, but the bullpen still stinks like shit on a skillet.


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Four of the five relievers pitched well today. 

[Reuben]

I got curious about King Felix' numbers vs. Trout. Unfortunately Trout has killed him: .349/.377/.651 with 4 HR in 63 ABs. David Murphy has also done well (.294, 4 HR in 85 ABs), so has DeJesus (.317/.391/.488 in 41 ABs). But most of the other current Angels have struggled - Calhoun, Freese, Cron, and Ianetta are a combined 5-for-87 lifetime (an .057 AVG). Pujols is .196/.226/.353 in 51 ABs.

Overall, current Angels have hit .212/.268/.352 vs. Felix.

Neither Alfredo Simon's season stats nor his stats vs. the Twins give any reason for optimism in that game.

[Reuben]

Four of the five relievers pitched well today.

Sipp was huge. Perez also looked really good.

[hostros7]

That was City Hall.

Ha, now that makes sense. I'm an idiot. Same style though.


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[HudsonHawk]

For me, since the Gomez pickup, it has been anything less than a wild card will be a disappointment with the hope on the division. 

Edit:
And even though the division is likely out of reach at this point, I think tomorrow's game is huge.  We will need Texas giving everything they got against the Angels next week.

This. They're 4 games back with 7 to play. The must win for any real shot at the division was last night. They stepped on their dicks. Now you just don't want the Rangers sandbagging next week against the Angels.

[NeilT]

what happened to Gomez?

[HudsonHawk]

Ha, now that makes sense. I'm an idiot. Same style though.


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Yes, beautiful Art Deco designs. Not sure why you think they are ugly.

[HudsonHawk]

what happened to Gomez?

He's hurt. Has been for a couple of weeks.

[austro]

what happened to Gomez?

Strained oblique a couple of weeks ago. Predictably slow recovery.

[NeilT]

He's hurt. Has been for a couple of weeks.

Sorry, I know he's hurt.  I was just wondering what, and how long.  Got it, strained oblique, slow recovery.

[NeilT]

Four of the five relievers pitched well today.

It only takes one.

[HudsonHawk]

It only takes one.

Like that one dentist who doesn't recommend Trident sugarless gum to his patients who chew gum.  That motherfucker.

[Col. Sphinx Drummond]

Yes, beautiful Art Deco designs. Not sure why you think they are ugly.

I agree, the City Hall building is a fine architectural design. Same with the Cullen building on the UofH campus.

[BudGirl]

I agree, the City Hall building is a fine architectural design. Same with the Cullen building on the UofH campus.

FYI, There is more than one Cullen building on the UH campus.

[NeilT]

 If you haven't seen them, the lobby and the council chambers are really beautiful.

[austro]

I agree, the City Hall building is a fine architectural design. Same with the Cullen building on the UofH campus.

I stood in line at the City Hall building to get my marriage license in '79. A line, and I was working on a programming project on the back of an envelope. Do people even have to do that anymore?

[HudsonHawk]

I stood in line at the City Hall building to get my marriage license in '79. A line, and I was working on a programming project on the back of an envelope. Do people even have to do that anymore?

When Mrs. Hawk and I went to get our marriage license in 2002, we spent more time convincing the clerk that neither of us had been married before than we did in line.  The first thing the clerk said to us  was "OK, I'll need to see both your divorce decrees".  We said "neither of us have been married".  She looked at us and said "seriously, I can't issue you a license until you're both legally divorced."  Only after five or six more clarifying questions would she proceed.  The idea of two 35-year olds getting married for the first time was beyond her comprehension. 

[chuck]

One of the reasons I got married in Florida is that here or in Colombia they demand a certificado de soltería. From my home state. I'm like, Yo, we don't do those. That's not really the answer they were looking for.

[Reuben]

Mike Trout made a rather spectacular catch to rob Jesus Montero and the Mariners of a 3-run homer tonight. Kept the score at 2-1 M's. Now 2-2 in the 8th. This one will get replayed a lot.

[Col. Sphinx Drummond]

I thought this catch by Mookie Betts had to be the best of the day, then I saw this catch by Mike Trout. Wow.

[Col. Sphinx Drummond]

FYI, There is more than one Cullen building on the UH campus.

No doubt. I believe my mind's eye was seeing the Ezekiel W Cullen Building but my mind is always playing tricks on me, so maybe it was the Roy G Cullen building.

[mrpink]

Is there a way to find out the Astros BAA with 2 outs? It has to be ridiculous.

No outs - .260
One out - .227
Two outs - .232
Scoring position two outs - .235
Astros BAA in September - .266
Pitchers' BABIP for season - .284
Pitchers' BABIP for September - .308
Bullpen BABIP for season - .266
Bullpen BABIP for September - .349

[NeilT]

No outs - .260
One out - .227
Two outs - .232
Scoring position two outs - .235
Astros BAA in September - .266
Pitchers' BABIP for season - .284
Pitchers' BABIP for September - .308
Bullpen BABIP for season - .266
Bullpen BABIP for September - .349

Where are you getting the numbers?  I'm assuming you're not working those using long division, but either way, I salute you.

[mrpink]

Where are you getting the numbers?  I'm assuming you're not working those using long division, but either way, I salute you.

Thanks, most came from mlb.com, the rest from fangraphs.