Author Topic: Rangers @ Astros August 30R (Read 29072 times)

HudsonHawk · « **on:** August 31, 2017, 12:24:40 pm »

Rangers get an unearned run in the first. 1-0 Rangers.

homer · « **Reply #1 on:** August 31, 2017, 12:31:53 pm »

Joe West tossed AJ

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #2 on:** August 31, 2017, 12:32:17 pm »

Bottom of the first...Springer singles. Bregman strikes out swinging on a 3-2 pitch, Springer was running, makes it easily but is called out for batter interference, even though there was no contact. Hinch arguing and is tossed.

doyce7 · « **Reply #3 on:** August 31, 2017, 12:32:34 pm »

Aj tossed in the bottom of the 1st arguing catchers interference

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homer · « **Reply #4 on:** August 31, 2017, 12:33:01 pm »

Bregman lost his balance after a swing and interfered with the throw down on Springer. Altuve promptly knocks the shit out of the next pitch. Tied 1-1.

doyce7 · « **Reply #5 on:** August 31, 2017, 12:33:02 pm »

And altuve goes yard

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HudsonHawk · « **Reply #6 on:** August 31, 2017, 12:33:15 pm »

Altuve then homers to left field to tie it up.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #7 on:** August 31, 2017, 12:34:14 pm »

Quote from: doyce7 on August 31, 2017, 12:32:34 pm

Aj tossed in the bottom of the 1st arguing catchers interference

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Point of order: that was batter interference. Catchers interference is when the catcher interferes with the batter.

doyce7 · « **Reply #8 on:** August 31, 2017, 12:35:30 pm »

Quote from: HudsonHawk on August 31, 2017, 12:34:14 pm

Point of order: that was batter interference. Catchers interference is when the catcher interferes with the batter.

Oh shit, I didn't realize I said catchers, whoops.

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HudsonHawk · « **Reply #9 on:** August 31, 2017, 12:41:04 pm »

The inability to slow the running game, even just a little, has been a problem all year.

MikeyBoy · « **Reply #10 on:** August 31, 2017, 12:44:49 pm »

Hell of a play by Davis.

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #11 on:** August 31, 2017, 12:57:53 pm »

Quote from: HudsonHawk on August 31, 2017, 12:34:14 pm

Point of order: that was batter interference. Catchers interference is when the catcher interferes with the batter.

Was it the right call?

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #12 on:** August 31, 2017, 12:59:28 pm »

Quote from: Astros Fan in Big D on August 31, 2017, 12:57:53 pm

Was it the right call?

It was within the rule. You rarely see something that minor called, particularly when the catcher had no chance at throwing out the runner.

It was very much a "hey the fans paid to see me", Angel Hernandez type call.

homer · « **Reply #13 on:** August 31, 2017, 01:09:48 pm »

Gallo hits a shot off the 'b ring' of lights for one of the hardest hit doubles you'll see today.

doyce7 · « **Reply #14 on:** August 31, 2017, 01:09:55 pm »

"Banny" is still a cocksucker if anyone was wondering

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homer · « **Reply #15 on:** August 31, 2017, 01:17:56 pm »

Quote from: doyce7 on August 31, 2017, 01:09:55 pm

"Banny" is still a cocksucker if anyone was wondering

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Standing there arguing over the ground rules with a smirk on your face is a colossal waste of time.

doyce7 · « **Reply #16 on:** August 31, 2017, 01:21:47 pm »

Quote from: homer on August 31, 2017, 01:17:56 pm

Standing there arguing over the ground rules with a smirk on your face is a colossal waste of time.

Especially well known ground rules.

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TerryPuhl21 · « **Reply #17 on:** August 31, 2017, 01:22:17 pm »

On a side note, reports are the Angels are about to acquire Upton from the Tigers.

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MusicMan · « **Reply #18 on:** August 31, 2017, 01:38:03 pm »

Quote from: TerryPuhl21 on August 31, 2017, 01:22:17 pm

On a side note, reports are the Angels are about to acquire Upton from the Tigers.

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Rosenthal also reports the Astros are acquiring Cameron Maybin.

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TerryPuhl21 · « **Reply #19 on:** August 31, 2017, 01:44:32 pm »

Quote from: MusicMan on August 31, 2017, 01:38:03 pm

Rosenthal also reports the Astros are acquiring Cameron Maybin.

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That answers the left field question.

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HudsonHawk · « **Reply #20 on:** August 31, 2017, 01:47:31 pm »

Shiftfuck double puts Rangers at 2B and 3B with two out. That's all for McHugh. Devo in.

JimR · « **Reply #21 on:** August 31, 2017, 01:50:14 pm »

Quote from: MusicMan on August 31, 2017, 01:38:03 pm

Rosenthal also reports the Astros are acquiring Cameron Maybin.

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End of Fisher experiment

MusicMan · « **Reply #22 on:** August 31, 2017, 01:58:58 pm »

Quote from: JimR on August 31, 2017, 01:50:14 pm

End of Fisher experiment

At the minimum, he's a better base runner than anyone on the roster.

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chuck · « **Reply #23 on:** August 31, 2017, 02:00:52 pm »

Quote from: MusicMan on August 31, 2017, 01:58:58 pm

At the minimum, he's a better base runner than anyone on the roster.

Not the highest bar.

BizidyDizidy · « **Reply #24 on:** August 31, 2017, 02:02:27 pm »

Quote from: MusicMan on August 31, 2017, 01:58:58 pm

At the minimum, he's a better base runner than anyone on the roster.

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Not much of an upgrade at the plate.

MusicMan · « **Reply #25 on:** August 31, 2017, 02:05:32 pm »

Quote from: chuck on August 31, 2017, 02:00:52 pm

Not the highest bar.

Exactly why I'm happy they raised it.

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JimR · « **Reply #26 on:** August 31, 2017, 02:10:02 pm »

Tigers talking Verlander trade today

JimR · « **Reply #27 on:** August 31, 2017, 02:13:28 pm »

Quote from: BizidyDizidy on August 31, 2017, 02:02:27 pm

Not much of an upgrade at the plate.

Over Fisher he is. Is bitching and criticizing the rule here?

David in Jackson · « **Reply #28 on:** August 31, 2017, 02:22:32 pm »

Great outing by Devo today.

juliogotay · « **Reply #29 on:** August 31, 2017, 02:22:44 pm »

One of Devo's better outings in a while. Hope that's a sign of things to come from him.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #30 on:** August 31, 2017, 02:24:34 pm »

Beltran hit by pitch. Has to come out of the game.

BizidyDizidy · « **Reply #31 on:** August 31, 2017, 02:25:38 pm »

Quote from: JimR on August 31, 2017, 02:13:28 pm

Over Fisher he is. Is bitching and criticizing the rule here?

Has not been better than Fisher at the plate in 2017. Definitely better on the bases, assume better in the field as well.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #32 on:** August 31, 2017, 02:28:28 pm »

Now Beltre out for rhe Rangers fielding a ground ball. Looks like his hammy.

JimR · « **Reply #33 on:** August 31, 2017, 02:29:57 pm »

Quote from: BizidyDizidy on August 31, 2017, 02:25:38 pm

Has not been better than Fisher at the plate in 2017. Definitely better on the bases, assume better in the field as well.

Better BA, right? What is worse?

jbm · « **Reply #34 on:** August 31, 2017, 02:32:01 pm »

Quote from: HudsonHawk on August 31, 2017, 02:24:34 pm

Beltran hit by pitch. Has to come out of the game.

Not watching. Where was he hit, and how bad does it seem?

JimR · « **Reply #35 on:** August 31, 2017, 02:33:03 pm »

Quote from: jbm on August 31, 2017, 02:32:01 pm

Not watching. Where was he hit, and how bad does it seem?

Right foot

juliogotay · « **Reply #36 on:** August 31, 2017, 02:33:34 pm »

Quote from: jbm on August 31, 2017, 02:32:01 pm

Not watching. Where was he hit, and how bad does it seem?

hit on foot or ankle. Not a lot of meat down there. Obviously hurt like hell.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #37 on:** August 31, 2017, 02:35:25 pm »

Giles in to work the 8th

chuck · « **Reply #38 on:** August 31, 2017, 02:35:32 pm »

If Maybin can manage to throw within 20 feet to either side of the base he's aiming at he will be an immediate upgrade.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #39 on:** August 31, 2017, 02:36:30 pm »

Quote from: juliogotay on August 31, 2017, 02:33:34 pm

hit on foot or ankle. Not a lot of meat down there. Obviously hurt like hell.

Yeah one of those things that probably really hurts now, but unless it broke a bone, probably won't keep him out.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #40 on:** August 31, 2017, 02:39:23 pm »

Two out walk...tying Ranger on base.

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #41 on:** August 31, 2017, 02:41:32 pm »

Quote from: HudsonHawk on August 31, 2017, 02:39:23 pm

Two out walk...tying Ranger on base.

. . . to a .195 hitter.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #42 on:** August 31, 2017, 02:41:55 pm »

To the bottom 8...2-1 Astros.

JimR · « **Reply #43 on:** August 31, 2017, 02:43:07 pm »

Runs would not hurt

MusicMan · « **Reply #44 on:** August 31, 2017, 02:48:51 pm »

Quote from: JimR on August 31, 2017, 02:43:07 pm

Runs would not hirt

Not as long as they're ours

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HudsonHawk · « **Reply #45 on:** August 31, 2017, 02:50:47 pm »

Astros on the corners...nobody out for Bregman...

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #46 on:** August 31, 2017, 02:56:58 pm »

Bregman with an RBI single! 3-1 Astros...two on, nobody out

hostros7 · « **Reply #47 on:** August 31, 2017, 02:56:59 pm »

Nice piece of hitting by Bregman

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HudsonHawk · « **Reply #48 on:** August 31, 2017, 02:58:19 pm »

Altuve chops an infield single off the plate...bases drunk, nobody out...

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #49 on:** August 31, 2017, 02:59:43 pm »

Reddick grounds into 1-2-3 double play. Runners at 2B and 3B, but now two out. Worst possible outcome.

JimR · « **Reply #50 on:** August 31, 2017, 03:01:55 pm »

Wow! Cue shot by Fisher!

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #51 on:** August 31, 2017, 03:01:56 pm »

Fisher with a 2-run hit on an 0-2 pitch!

JimR · « **Reply #52 on:** August 31, 2017, 03:03:17 pm »

Quote from: HudsonHawk on August 31, 2017, 03:01:56 pm

Fisher with a 2-run hit on an 0-2 pitch!

Barely made the OF but it counts!

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #53 on:** August 31, 2017, 03:03:48 pm »

I'm wondering why Fisher isn't on 2B, but I guess that's like asking for tastes great AND less filling.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #54 on:** August 31, 2017, 03:04:53 pm »

To the 9th...Astros will try to nail down the 5-1 lead.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #55 on:** August 31, 2017, 03:06:11 pm »

Giles still in for the 9th.

BizidyDizidy · « **Reply #56 on:** August 31, 2017, 03:06:44 pm »

Quote from: JimR on August 31, 2017, 02:29:57 pm

Better BA, right? What is worse?

Little better batting average (.235 vs. .218), very slightly better OBP (.333 vs. .325), little worse slugging (.351 vs .375). Pretty much a wash this year - Cameron Maybin had a pretty good year last year, but a bit of an outlier.

In any event, if he's free why not.

jbm · « **Reply #57 on:** August 31, 2017, 03:09:42 pm »

Was the Bregman play as good as Sparks made it sound? He seemed extremely excited.

JimR · « **Reply #58 on:** August 31, 2017, 03:11:08 pm »

Quote from: jbm on August 31, 2017, 03:09:42 pm

Was the Bregman play as good as Sparks made it sound? He seemed extremely excited.

Yep, hard hit and a sudden high hop.

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #59 on:** August 31, 2017, 03:11:21 pm »

Quote from: hostros7 on August 31, 2017, 02:56:59 pm

Nice piece of hitting by Bregman

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Bregman is one Astro who hasn't looked worn out.

Expect he'll enjoy getting locked back into 3B in Sept.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #60 on:** August 31, 2017, 03:11:45 pm »

Quote from: jbm on August 31, 2017, 03:09:42 pm

Was the Bregman play as good as Sparks made it sound? He seemed extremely excited.

It was a pretty hot smash that really came up on him. It was a blue star play.

TerryPuhl21 · « **Reply #61 on:** August 31, 2017, 03:11:47 pm »

FUCK Odor!!!

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HudsonHawk · « **Reply #62 on:** August 31, 2017, 03:13:27 pm »

Astros win!!!

jbm · « **Reply #63 on:** August 31, 2017, 03:14:38 pm »

Sweet. Each one feels special at this time.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #64 on:** August 31, 2017, 03:14:46 pm »

That's a huge win. They really needed that.

Now get home and see your families.

JimR · « **Reply #65 on:** August 31, 2017, 03:20:05 pm »

Big, big win. Giles was a hero.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #66 on:** August 31, 2017, 03:26:38 pm »

Quote from: JimR on August 31, 2017, 03:20:05 pm

Big, big win. Giles was a hero.

Devo did a nice job too. I assume he got the win

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #67 on:** August 31, 2017, 03:32:00 pm »

Quote from: JimR on August 31, 2017, 03:20:05 pm

Big, big win. Giles was a hero.

Big time performance by him, and kudos to AJ for making the call (from the tunnel). Team really needed that W.

juliogotay · « **Reply #68 on:** August 31, 2017, 03:38:58 pm »

Quote from: JimR on August 31, 2017, 03:20:05 pm

Big, big win. Giles was a hero.

Giles getting it done lately.

Jacksonian · « **Reply #69 on:** August 31, 2017, 03:40:33 pm »

Quote from: HudsonHawk on August 31, 2017, 03:26:38 pm

Devo did a nice job too. I assume he got the win

Yes

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #70 on:** August 31, 2017, 03:42:48 pm »

Quote from: HudsonHawk on August 31, 2017, 03:26:38 pm

Devo did a nice job too. I assume he got the win

Yep, Devo was big time.

Now let's get Verlander.

hostros7 · « **Reply #71 on:** August 31, 2017, 05:47:10 pm »

Nice to see Giles step up and take the ball for 2 innings a couple times recently.

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NeilT · « **Reply #72 on:** August 31, 2017, 07:42:12 pm »

Sometimes though Altuve's situational hitting has been excellent.

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JimR · « **Reply #73 on:** August 31, 2017, 07:42:49 pm »

Quote from: NeilT on August 31, 2017, 07:42:12 pm

Sometimes though Altuve's situational hitting has been excellent.

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So predictable

NeilT · « **Reply #74 on:** August 31, 2017, 08:23:39 pm »

I was three innings into the game that started at 7 before I realized it wasn't live. Now I know what's happened, that first inning home run by Altuve's not as exciting.

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Bench · « **Reply #75 on:** September 01, 2017, 09:42:57 am »

Quote from: NeilT on August 31, 2017, 08:23:39 pm

I was three innings into the game that started at 7 before I realized it wasn't live. Now I know what's happened, that first inning home run by Altuve's not as exciting.

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I've got some more good news for you...

NeilT · « **Reply #76 on:** September 01, 2017, 09:59:22 am »

Quote from: Bench on September 01, 2017, 09:42:57 am

I've got some more good news for you...

Trade? When the trade deadline rolls around tomorrow I'll check the papers.