Author Topic: September 5: Happy VerlanderMas (Read 8491 times)

MusicMan · « **on:** September 05, 2017, 09:13:35 pm »

Springer bounces out, Bregman K swinging, and we're under way.

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MusicMan · « **Reply #1 on:** September 05, 2017, 09:14:24 pm »

Altuve skies the first pitch to medium RF and that's a quick top of the first.

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MRaup · « **Reply #2 on:** September 05, 2017, 09:17:18 pm »

Kalas - "After 381 starts with the Old English D..." Uh, Todd... Maybe sit this one out?

MusicMan · « **Reply #3 on:** September 05, 2017, 09:17:23 pm »

Bottom 1:
Segura bounces the 1-0 pitch, 5-3 easy putout.
Alonso walks on 3-2
Cano falls behind 0-2, fouls several at 2-2, K swinging on a ball in the dirt on I believe the 11th pitch of the AB
Cruz grounds into the 5-4 force

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doyce7 · « **Reply #4 on:** September 05, 2017, 09:20:48 pm »

Send him back to Detroit. Walks are unacceptable

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hostros7 · « **Reply #5 on:** September 05, 2017, 09:22:12 pm »

HPU doesn't seem to be calling the outside corner for Verlander early.

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MRaup · « **Reply #6 on:** September 05, 2017, 09:22:35 pm »

Also, I just got back from 5 days in Chicago. Did I miss anything?

doyce7 · « **Reply #7 on:** September 05, 2017, 09:22:59 pm »

Quote from: hostros7 on September 05, 2017, 09:22:12 pm

HPU doesn't seem to be calling the outside corner for Verlander early.

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No kidding

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doyce7 · « **Reply #8 on:** September 05, 2017, 09:26:40 pm »

I'd rather he get quick outs, but that battle with cano was fun

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NeilT · « **Reply #9 on:** September 05, 2017, 09:29:56 pm »

Quote from: MRaup on September 05, 2017, 09:22:35 pm

Also, I just got back from 5 days in Chicago. Did I miss anything?

If they lose tonight, you have to go back.

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #10 on:** September 05, 2017, 09:30:28 pm »

Quote from: MRaup on September 05, 2017, 09:22:35 pm

Also, I just got back from 5 days in Chicago. Did I miss anything?

Yes.

JD Davis hit another homer in the last series.

MRaup · « **Reply #11 on:** September 05, 2017, 09:35:38 pm »

This HP ump sucks dick.

And so does the Astros offense so far.

NeilT · « **Reply #12 on:** September 05, 2017, 09:36:04 pm »

"Wilson, this is Ariel Miranda, I need a new glove."

"Sure man, what model?"

"I don't care. Just make sure it's the ugliest color in the catalogue."

Waldo · « **Reply #13 on:** September 05, 2017, 09:38:33 pm »

Quote from: MRaup on September 05, 2017, 09:35:38 pm

This HP ump sucks dick.

Quoted for truth.

hostros7 · « **Reply #14 on:** September 05, 2017, 09:40:19 pm »

Quote from: MRaup on September 05, 2017, 09:35:38 pm

This HP ump sucks dick.

And so does the Astros offense so far.

Marwin showed considerable restraint by not calling HPU a cocksucker after that smug face he gave him after the strike 3 call.

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MRaup · « **Reply #15 on:** September 05, 2017, 09:41:17 pm »

Quote from: hostros7 on September 05, 2017, 09:40:19 pm

Marwin showed considerable restraint by not calling HPU a cocksucker after that smug face he gave him after the strike 3 call.

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Considering he called that same pitch a ball the last half for Verlander, absolutely yes.

doyce7 · « **Reply #16 on:** September 05, 2017, 09:49:00 pm »

Quote from: MRaup on September 05, 2017, 09:41:17 pm

Considering he called that same pitch a ball the last half for Verlander, absolutely yes.

He finally got a friendly call

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MRaup · « **Reply #17 on:** September 05, 2017, 09:50:05 pm »

Quote from: doyce7 on September 05, 2017, 09:49:00 pm

He finally got a friendly call

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Ben May is having a rough early night.

doyce7 · « **Reply #18 on:** September 05, 2017, 09:50:42 pm »

Quote from: MRaup on September 05, 2017, 09:50:05 pm

Ben May is having a rough early night.

He's shooting from the hip blindfolded

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Waldo · « **Reply #19 on:** September 05, 2017, 10:03:36 pm »

Since Miranda rolled his ankle, he's walked Beltran, whiffed McCann, and walked Maybin and Springer.

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #20 on:** September 05, 2017, 10:03:44 pm »

Kate looks good in an Astros cap!

doyce7 · « **Reply #21 on:** September 05, 2017, 10:04:07 pm »

Miranda has no idea where the strike zone is or how to find it. 3 walks has the bases drunk for bregman

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Waldo · « **Reply #22 on:** September 05, 2017, 10:04:54 pm »

Quote from: Sphinx Drummond on September 05, 2017, 10:03:44 pm

Kate looks good ~~in an Astros cap~~!

FIFY

hostros7 · « **Reply #23 on:** September 05, 2017, 10:06:37 pm »

Bregman missed a double by about .01 of a second.

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hostros7 · « **Reply #24 on:** September 05, 2017, 10:07:34 pm »

Nice AB though by Bregman after falling behind 0-2.

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doyce7 · « **Reply #25 on:** September 05, 2017, 10:07:42 pm »

Quote from: hostros7 on September 05, 2017, 10:06:37 pm

Bregman missed a double by about .01 of a second.

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Has to settle for a sac fly

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Waldo · « **Reply #26 on:** September 05, 2017, 10:07:45 pm »

Quote from: hostros7 on September 05, 2017, 10:06:37 pm

Bregman missed a double by about .01 of a second.

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And then missed a granny by a few feet. Sac fly instead.

JimR · « **Reply #27 on:** September 05, 2017, 10:09:37 pm »

Dammit, Altuve.

MRaup · « **Reply #28 on:** September 05, 2017, 10:09:57 pm »

Quote from: JimR on September 05, 2017, 10:09:37 pm

Dammit, Altuve.

Captain Clutch strikes again.

JimR · « **Reply #29 on:** September 05, 2017, 10:10:41 pm »

Quote from: MRaup on September 05, 2017, 10:09:57 pm

Captain Clutch strikes again.

Was not a strike

MRaup · « **Reply #30 on:** September 05, 2017, 10:13:20 pm »

BIll May at it again.

MRaup · « **Reply #31 on:** September 05, 2017, 10:16:04 pm »

God damnit, I fucking hate Yonder Alonzo.

hostros7 · « **Reply #32 on:** September 05, 2017, 10:26:17 pm »

Blum referred to Miranda as "the left handed Mike Fiers" in the pregame.

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Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #33 on:** September 05, 2017, 10:28:23 pm »

It's a hideous glove.

JimR · « **Reply #34 on:** September 05, 2017, 10:32:20 pm »

No hitter through 4

MRaup · « **Reply #35 on:** September 05, 2017, 10:34:33 pm »

Quote from: JimR on September 05, 2017, 10:32:20 pm

No hitter through 4

Guy is throwing fucking SLOP too.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #36 on:** September 05, 2017, 10:37:37 pm »

I hate Kyle Seager.

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #37 on:** September 05, 2017, 10:37:54 pm »

Shit. Seager ties it up.

MRaup · « **Reply #38 on:** September 05, 2017, 10:40:09 pm »

Jesus Fucking Chris May. CALL SHIT CONSISTENTLY YOU FUCKING SCRUB!

hostros7 · « **Reply #39 on:** September 05, 2017, 10:41:13 pm »

I have no idea what is a strike tonight.

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doyce7 · « **Reply #40 on:** September 05, 2017, 10:41:58 pm »

That curve to gamel was filthy

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JimR · « **Reply #41 on:** September 05, 2017, 10:42:16 pm »

Quote from: HudsonHawk on September 05, 2017, 10:37:37 pm

I hate Kyle Seager.

I do too

doyce7 · « **Reply #42 on:** September 05, 2017, 10:42:35 pm »

Quote from: hostros7 on September 05, 2017, 10:41:13 pm

I have no idea what constitutes a strike tonight.

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Neither does may

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Nate in IA · « **Reply #43 on:** September 05, 2017, 10:45:16 pm »

Sure appeared as if the home run to Seager lit a fire under Verlander. He went AFTER the next three.

MRaup · « **Reply #44 on:** September 05, 2017, 10:47:46 pm »

Quote from: doyce7 on September 05, 2017, 10:42:35 pm

Neither does may

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Beat me to it.

MRaup · « **Reply #45 on:** September 05, 2017, 10:48:50 pm »

This is getting embarrassing for May. He is fucking brutal.

doyce7 · « **Reply #46 on:** September 05, 2017, 10:50:00 pm »

Quote from: MRaup on September 05, 2017, 10:48:50 pm

This is getting embarrassing for May. He is fucking brutal.

I swear his fucking eyes are closed

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MRaup · « **Reply #47 on:** September 05, 2017, 10:56:01 pm »

Quote from: doyce7 on September 05, 2017, 10:50:00 pm

I swear his fucking eyes are closed

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Ball 1 to Heredia was RIGHT DOWN THE PIPE above the knees.

MRaup · « **Reply #48 on:** September 05, 2017, 10:57:11 pm »

Quote from: MRaup on September 05, 2017, 10:56:01 pm

Ball 1 to Heredia was RIGHT DOWN THE PIPE above the knees.

May giveth, and May taketh away. Fucking brutal.

MRaup · « **Reply #49 on:** September 05, 2017, 11:04:45 pm »

Right Field ballgirl grabs her stool, hops on the short wall and HAULS IT IN.

Helluva play right there.

MRaup · « **Reply #50 on:** September 05, 2017, 11:08:30 pm »

STOP TAKING FAT FUCKING PITCHES

JimR · « **Reply #51 on:** September 05, 2017, 11:09:28 pm »

Confused hitters

MRaup · « **Reply #52 on:** September 05, 2017, 11:10:06 pm »

Quote from: JimR on September 05, 2017, 11:09:28 pm

Confused hitters

I have yet to see a hitter for the Astros tonight.

JimR · « **Reply #53 on:** September 05, 2017, 11:10:36 pm »

Batters

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #54 on:** September 05, 2017, 11:11:18 pm »

Quote from: MRaup on September 05, 2017, 11:10:06 pm

I have yet to see a hitter for the Astros tonight.

Just batters.

hostros7 · « **Reply #55 on:** September 05, 2017, 11:15:09 pm »

Fuck

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Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #56 on:** September 05, 2017, 11:15:48 pm »

Wow. Tough guy.

doyce7 · « **Reply #57 on:** September 05, 2017, 11:15:59 pm »

Scared the shit out of me

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Waldo · « **Reply #58 on:** September 05, 2017, 11:16:22 pm »

Quote from: JimR on September 05, 2017, 11:09:28 pm

Confused hitters

Strike zone isn't helping.

Waldo · « **Reply #59 on:** September 05, 2017, 11:20:41 pm »

Holy shit, Verlander. Dealing 99mph in the 6th.

BudGirl · « **Reply #60 on:** September 05, 2017, 11:20:42 pm »

That is what they traded for. A bad ass.

TerryPuhl21 · « **Reply #61 on:** September 05, 2017, 11:20:43 pm »

We better scored some damn runs right here after that man-up job by Verlander.

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doyce7 · « **Reply #62 on:** September 05, 2017, 11:20:50 pm »

Verlander said fuck this, here's 99

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HudsonHawk · « **Reply #63 on:** September 05, 2017, 11:21:03 pm »

Someone rattle the fucking bats.

TerryPuhl21 · « **Reply #64 on:** September 05, 2017, 11:22:03 pm »

Why do we make all left handed pitchers look like Cy Young? Makes no sense with out lineup. Does anyone know our record against lefties??

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hostros7 · « **Reply #65 on:** September 05, 2017, 11:23:22 pm »

JV's controlled intensity is the demeanor that i love to watch from a SP. I hope LMJ is watching and learning.

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doyce7 · « **Reply #66 on:** September 05, 2017, 11:26:34 pm »

Quote from: TerryPuhl21 on September 05, 2017, 11:22:03 pm

Why do we make all left handed pitchers look like Cy Young? Makes no sense with out lineup. Does anyone know our record against lefties??

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My theory is that most leftys are soft tossing and this team loves fastballs

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TerryPuhl21 · « **Reply #67 on:** September 05, 2017, 11:27:00 pm »

If the Seahags are brining in a right handed pitcher here I'm pinch hitting Reddick for Maybin.

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JimR · « **Reply #68 on:** September 05, 2017, 11:27:09 pm »

Quote from: TerryPuhl21 on September 05, 2017, 11:22:03 pm

Why do we make all left handed pitchers look like Cy Young? Makes no sense with out lineup. Does anyone know our record against lefties??

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They just left a graphic up for about 5 min

17-21

Jacksonian · « **Reply #69 on:** September 05, 2017, 11:27:22 pm »

I'm ready for some vaunting.

juliogotay · « **Reply #70 on:** September 05, 2017, 11:28:30 pm »

Quote from: TerryPuhl21 on September 05, 2017, 11:22:03 pm

Why do we make all left handed pitchers look like Cy Young? Makes no sense with out lineup. Does anyone know our record against lefties??

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Players change but the AStros have always had trouble with southpaws.

Waldo · « **Reply #71 on:** September 05, 2017, 11:33:26 pm »

Can't believe May didn't ring Maybin up on 1-2.

MRaup · « **Reply #72 on:** September 05, 2017, 11:33:52 pm »

Dulcet tones of Bill Brown with Steve Sparks on the radio tonight.

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #73 on:** September 05, 2017, 11:36:03 pm »

Great AB by Cam HR!!!!

Waldo · « **Reply #74 on:** September 05, 2017, 11:36:15 pm »

Maybin dinger! 3-1 Astros!

doyce7 · « **Reply #75 on:** September 05, 2017, 11:36:16 pm »

Fuck yeah

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TerryPuhl21 · « **Reply #76 on:** September 05, 2017, 11:36:16 pm »

DO IT MAYBIN!!!!!

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hostros7 · « **Reply #77 on:** September 05, 2017, 11:36:17 pm »

MAYBIN

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homer · « **Reply #78 on:** September 05, 2017, 11:36:20 pm »

Crushed

Jacksonian · « **Reply #79 on:** September 05, 2017, 11:36:48 pm »

Thanks Cam.

MRaup · « **Reply #80 on:** September 05, 2017, 11:37:01 pm »

Verlander losing his mind in the dugout.

TerryPuhl21 · « **Reply #81 on:** September 05, 2017, 11:37:13 pm »

And my dumbass wanted to pinch hit Reddick right there. [emoji23]

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HudsonHawk · « **Reply #82 on:** September 05, 2017, 11:38:21 pm »

Quote from: TerryPuhl21 on September 05, 2017, 11:37:13 pm

And my dumbass wanted to pinch hit Reddick right there. [emoji23]

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That's why the manager doesn't listen to us.

JimR · « **Reply #83 on:** September 05, 2017, 11:39:01 pm »

Maybin is a player

doyce7 · « **Reply #84 on:** September 05, 2017, 11:39:43 pm »

August 31st was a good day

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Jacksonian · « **Reply #85 on:** September 05, 2017, 11:39:47 pm »

Quote from: HudsonHawk on September 05, 2017, 11:38:21 pm

That's why the manager doesn't listen to us.

Speak for yourself. I wanted some vaunting and Hinch delivered.

JimR · « **Reply #86 on:** September 05, 2017, 11:40:54 pm »

I wish Verlander had one more. This will be a scary 9 outs, and the big boys will be up again.

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #87 on:** September 05, 2017, 11:41:04 pm »

That was a real nice inning.

doyce7 · « **Reply #88 on:** September 05, 2017, 11:45:06 pm »

It's good to have Bregman back at 3rd

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MRaup · « **Reply #89 on:** September 05, 2017, 11:45:36 pm »

Quote from: Jacksonian on September 05, 2017, 11:39:47 pm

Speak for yourself. I wanted some vaunting and Hinch delivered.

Advanced Vaunt Statistics (AVS) say that vaunting requires 3 runs or more (3ROM).

TerryPuhl21 · « **Reply #90 on:** September 05, 2017, 11:46:40 pm »

Ok guys, let's get a couple more runs here please.....

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doyce7 · « **Reply #91 on:** September 05, 2017, 11:46:41 pm »

Good inning from Musgrove

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Texifornia · « **Reply #92 on:** September 05, 2017, 11:47:23 pm »

Bregman is a very good player that is becoming a great player before our eyes.

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JimR · « **Reply #93 on:** September 05, 2017, 11:48:27 pm »

Top of the order in the 8th. Harris?

doyce7 · « **Reply #94 on:** September 05, 2017, 11:49:59 pm »

Quote from: JimR on September 05, 2017, 11:48:27 pm

Top of the order in the 8th. Harris?

Him or devo I'd say

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JimR · « **Reply #95 on:** September 05, 2017, 11:57:33 pm »

Hang on, boys

Waldo · « **Reply #96 on:** September 06, 2017, 12:01:20 am »

Musgrove dealing.

JimR · « **Reply #97 on:** September 06, 2017, 12:05:36 am »

Whew. Now Seager can't tie it.

Jacksonian · « **Reply #98 on:** September 06, 2017, 12:06:23 am »

Quote from: Waldo on September 06, 2017, 12:01:20 am

Musgrove dealing.

He'd like to enter a dick measuring contest right now.

doyce7 · « **Reply #99 on:** September 06, 2017, 12:07:24 am »

Impressive job by Joe tonight

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MRaup · « **Reply #100 on:** September 06, 2017, 12:10:33 am »

There isn't much more cringey for me than a grown adult trying to start a "Let's Go Astros" chant on the road on TV.

JimR · « **Reply #101 on:** September 06, 2017, 12:12:07 am »

Reddick to LF, I hope.

Waldo · « **Reply #102 on:** September 06, 2017, 12:18:49 am »

That may be the filthiest Giles outing I've ever seen.

Astros win!

doyce7 · « **Reply #103 on:** September 06, 2017, 12:19:10 am »

Oh man, Giles is so locked in right now

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Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #104 on:** September 06, 2017, 12:19:54 am »

Giles was filthy nasty.

JimR · « **Reply #105 on:** September 06, 2017, 12:20:10 am »

What a game.

Waldo · « **Reply #106 on:** September 06, 2017, 12:57:30 am »

Postgame, Verlander on the last AB in the 6th: "I was really hoping to hit 100 there."

Grown-ass man.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #107 on:** September 06, 2017, 08:00:22 am »

Verlander to Musgrove to Giles is just plain nasty. That was good old country hardball. All three pitched with a purpose, which was "grab some pine, son". I REALLY like that combination.