World Series - Game Four. Astros v. Dodgers. Oct. 28, 2017

[David in Jackson]

How many pitchers will Dave Roberts use tonight?


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[HudsonHawk]

How many pitchers will Dave Roberts use tonight?


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Not sure, but I'm planning on having seven Alaskan Ambers. Because that's how many I had last night.

[MusicMan]

How many pitchers will Dave Roberts use tonight?


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ALL. THE. PITCHERS.


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[HudsonHawk]

So is Kershaw going for the Dodgers?

[Col. Sphinx Drummond]

Dodgers

1. Chris Taylor, CF
2. Corey Seager, SS
3. Justin Turner, 3B
4. Cody Bellinger, 1B
5. Yasiel Puig, RF
6. Logan Forsythe, 2B
7. Austin Barnes, C
8. Joc Pederson, DH
9. Enrique Hernandez, LF

Alex Wood, LHP

Houston

1. George Springer, CF
2. Alex Bregman, 3B
3. Jose Altuve, 2B
4. Carlos Correa, SS
5. Yuli Gurriel, 1B
6. Josh Reddick, RF
7. Evan Gattis, DH
8. Marwin Gonzalez, LF
9. Brian McCann, C

Charlie Morton, RHP

[Limey]

How many pitchers will Dave Roberts use tonight?


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All of them.  Plus one. 


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[Astros Fan in Big D]

How many pitchers will Dave Roberts use tonight?


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https://youtu.be/NRIr9MNmCwU

[Limey]

ALL. THE. PITCHERS.


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All your pitchers are belong to Roberts. 


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[Limey]

https://youtu.be/NRIr9MNmCwU

No way Oldman wasn’t “method acting” that scene. 


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[subnuclear]

It would be good if the Astros won tonight.

[Bench]

It would be good if the Astros won tonight.

I think that's probably the best strategy. 

[Sambito Redux]

Hoping for some good karma ----  Morton gets salty -

[Nate in IA]

I'll be happy to do play by play again tonight unless someone else wants it.

[Ty in Tampa]

I'll be happy to do play by play again tonight unless someone else wants it.

Do it! Thanks!

[Nate in IA]

So I tried signing up for youtube tv today... no joy.   They don't service my zip code yet.

[Ty in Tampa]

So I tried signing up for youtube tv today... no joy.   They don't service my zip code yet.

Well, it is Iowa.

*ducks*

[Nate in IA]

Well, it is Iowa.

*ducks*

Yeah, tell me about it.   Land of corn, corn, corn....   Oh, and the occasional flood.

[Aussie Astro]

It would be good if the Astros won tonight.

Yeah, that would be ok.

[Ty in Tampa]

Strap on, boys!

[Nate in IA]

Pivotal game tonight boys..   Bring the 'A' game!

[Nate in IA]

T1 of Game 4

Morton pitches to
Taylor
strike,  stroked to center for a single.

[Nate in IA]

T1 of Game4, 0 outs, man on 1st

By the way, it's Laz Diaz behind the plate tonight.
Seager
strike on the bottom of the strike zone outside, throw over, foul,  strike swinging at a curve down and in.  1 out!

[Limey]

That’s a nasty, nasty pitch from Morton. 


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[Nate in IA]

T1 of Game 4, 1 out, man on 1st

Turner
ball down, foul on an inside pitch, ball down, throw over, popped up to Correa, 2 out.

[subnuclear]

Nice!

[jnh]

McCann!!

[Nate in IA]

T1 of Game 4, 2 outs, man on 1st

Bellinger,
ball,  Taylor tries to steal second and McCann guns him down!   3 outs!

0 -0

[Sambito Redux]

Well Sheeeeeeettttt,

Cheerleading school in the dodger dugout.   They can make circles too.

I'm salty tonight ==== Planters Peanut Guy

[Nate in IA]

That was a terrible decision by Taylor.

[austro]

Good pick by Correa.

[Limey]

Roberts is the gift that keeps on giving. 


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[Nate in IA]

B1 of Game 4

Wood pitches to
Springer
strike, ball high, ball inside almost hit his foot.. or maybe it did.    Challenge by AJ.  Not overturned.  foul,  flyout to taylor in center.   1 out.

[LonghornCDR]

Check the ball for shoe polish!

[Nate in IA]

I don't know if they will get it overturned.

[austro]

This is fucking stupid. It didn't touch him. Good bye to one of your challenges.

[Sambito Redux]

Tic Tac Toe

[Aussie Astro]

Roberts is the gift that keeps on giving. 


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That may have been on Taylor.

[LonghornCDR]

This is fucking stupid. It didn't touch him. Good bye to one of your challenges.

It hit the ground so close to his foot it probably felt like it hit his foot. 

[Limey]

Bregman looks dialed in.


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[Sambito Redux]

Who gets the first homer tonight?

[Nate in IA]

B1 of Game 4, 1 out

Bregman
 ball high, ball down, foul up the right side, ball down, easy grounder to Seager.   6 -3, 2 outs.

[austro]

That was a disappointing swing by Bregman.

[Nate in IA]

B1 of Game 4, 2 outs

Altuve
ball, ball low, strike on a changeup. foul up the right side,  just fouled, easy grounder to Forsythe.   4 -3, 3 outs.

After 1, Astros 0, Dodgers 0

[Limey]

Don’t want to let Wood get comfortable. 


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[Ty in Tampa]

 
Wood looks like he can be gotten to.

[Col. Sphinx Drummond]

Don’t want to let Wood get comfortable. 

Puig's tongue will see to that.

[Limey]

Wood looks like he can be gotten to.

Let’s hope Roberts thinks so. 


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[Nate in IA]

T2 0 - 0

Bellinger
foul, ball outside, curve in there for a strike, fly ball to Marwin in left,  1 out.

[Limey]

Way to stay on it, Charlie!!


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[Limey]

HPU having a rough night so far. 


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[LonghornCDR]

How can they not look at that?

[Nate in IA]

T2 0 - 0, 1 out

Puig,
  First pitch chopped at home, Morton throws him out.   Ball hit him but no challenge.  2 outs.

[Nate in IA]

T2 0 - 0, 2 outs

Forsythe
strike, ball in, ball in, chopped to Yuli who takes it himself.   3 unassisted.   3 outs.

0 - 0

[Nate in IA]

How can they not look at that?

Apparently that's not reviewable.  And Laz Diaz is still a dick.

[Marcus_in_STL]

Odd that Puig ran.

[Limey]

Apparently that's not reviewable.  And Laz Diaz is still a dick.

He’s a damn, fine second baseman though.


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[Nate in IA]

He’s a damn, fine second baseman though.


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SFN.   

[Aussie Astro]

Apparently that's not reviewable.  And Laz Diaz is still a dick.

But they could have challenged, right?

[Nate in IA]

B2 0 -0

Correa,
ball down, ball down, ball outside (wood wants nothing to do with him), strike at the bottom of the zone, ball down and in.  Walk

[Limey]

Wood too scared to challenge until he has to.  Been bailed out by some poor efforts at hitting, but it’s coming. 


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[Nate in IA]

But they could have challenged, right?

No, they said they cannot challenge that.  I don't know why.

[Nate in IA]

B2 0 - 0, man on 1st

Gurriel
foul, ball,   Shut up Buck, grounds into a 5 -4 -3 double play.   2 outs.

[subnuclear]

Crud. Wood getting lots of ground balls.

[Limey]

They need to wait a beat.  This shit is eminently hittable, they just need to let it get to them. 


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[Nate in IA]

B2 0 - 0 , 2 outs

Reddick,
ball, ball, grounded up the middle, Forsythe lays out, gets up and throws him out.  4 - 3.   3 outs.

[Marcus_in_STL]

They could have asked the third base umpire for assistance, but didn't. Not reviewable.

[Aussie Astro]

I would love to have seen Yuli play before he got his wooden leg.

[Limey]

That iPhone commercial is trippy.


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[Nate in IA]

That was a weird Dropbox commercial.   Not sure I understand the connection.

[Nate in IA]

T3 0 - 0

Barnes,
strike, ball outside, ball outside, grounds to Bregman with a broken bat.   5 -3 1 out.

[Limey]

I hope those kids sitting with ARod are up to date with their shots. 


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[Nate in IA]

T3 0 - 0, 1 out

Pederson,
strike swinging, foul, pederson lays off his strikeout pitch, and strikes out swinging at a curve.   Have a seat!   2 outs.

[subnuclear]

That's a hell of a pitch.

[Aussie Astro]

ESPN don't put the pitch speed up, how fucking lame is that?

[Nate in IA]

T3 0 -0 2 outs

Hernandez,
ball down, ball should've been a strike, strike on the inside edge, stroke two in the same place, ball outside, called third strike on the outside!   Kiki hates it!   3 outs!

0  - 0

[Marcus_in_STL]

79, 97, 95, 95, 97, 96 mphs

[LonghornCDR]

Freaking dotted it.  Nice inning Charlie. 

[Nate in IA]

ESPN don't put the pitch speed up, how fucking lame is that?

I'll put 'em on the play by play as reported by fox.

[Aussie Astro]

I hope those kids sitting with ARod are up to date with their shots. 


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He could probably arrange shots if required.

[Aussie Astro]

I'll put 'em on the play by play as reported by fox.

Wow, service upgrade in game, you da man!

I have been looking at the AtBat app on my phone for the velo.  Are we allowed to say velo seeing HH is not here?

[Nate in IA]

B3 0 - 0

Gattis,
strike, strike 2 swinging down and in (83), bounces one (85),  cue shot foul ball to Bellinger (86).   1 out.

[Aussie Astro]

I'll put 'em on the play by play as reported by fox.

So now they are being shown, maybe someone forgot to press the button?

[Nate in IA]

B3 0 - 0, 1 out

Gonazalez (batting right)
strike (90), foul (83), bounces it (84), ball down (83), ball down (82), ball four inside (81).   Walk

[LonghornCDR]

A base runner!

[subnuclear]

Nice job Marwin. Let's get two on and see how he reacts.

[Nate in IA]

So now they are being shown, maybe someone forgot to press the button?

Great...

[Col. Sphinx Drummond]

Marwin doesn't rock the stirrups very often.

[LonghornCDR]

Lot of good ABs.  Need to start paying off. 

[Nate in IA]

B3 0 - 0 1 out, man on 1st

McCann
Throw over, curve for strike 1, long foul up the right side, ball down ball squirts away but not far enough, ball down, foul, ball down, strike swinging.   2 outs.

[Nate in IA]

B3 0 - 0 2 outs, man on 1st

Springer
ball down, foul, grounded to Seager who tosses to Forsythe at second for the 3rd out.

After 3, Astros 0, Dodgers 0

[Nate in IA]

Wood is throwing slop.. hard to slow the bats down that much.

[Limey]

Wood is throwing slop.. hard to slow the bats down that much.

Slop-throwing lefties. 

[Shakes fist]


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[Nate in IA]

T4 0 - 0

Taylor
curve for a strike, foul, changeup gets him swinging!   Have a seat!    1 out.

[Marcus_in_STL]

Filthy!

[Limey]

That was wicked.


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[Sambito Redux]

2nd time through the lineups for both sides will be the key to tonight --- who breaks down first.

[Nate in IA]

T4 0 - 0, 1 out

Seager
First pitch swinging, grounds to Altuve in short right, slips getting out of the box, 4 -3 , 2 outs.

[Nate in IA]

T4 0 - 0 2 outs

Turner
strike on on the inside, foul, ball outside, strike 3 half swinging!    Have a seat meat!   3 outs!

0 - 0

[Nate in IA]

Morton looks like he wants to pitch a complete game shutout.

[austro]

Charlie is dealing!

[Limey]

Charlie and the Sit the Fuck Down Factory. 


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[austro]

I wonder if Verlander sat Morton down and said "you really are this good".

[Limey]

I wonder if Verlander sat Morton down and said "you really are this good".

Maybe he had Kate do it. 


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[Limey]

Did I hear that right?  No swings and misses tonight from the Astros?


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[Nate in IA]

B4 0 - 0

Bregman
ball, strike on the outside edge, ball in, ball down,  lazy fly to center, 1 out.

[Limey]

It’s coming....


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[LonghornCDR]

Did I hear that right?  No swings and misses tonight from the Astros?


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I think that was just on the change up.

[Limey]

I think that was just on the change up.

Thanks. 


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[Nate in IA]

B4 0 - 0 , 1 out

Altuve
ball down, ball outside, strike, grounded up the middle, Forsythe grabs it and throws him out.  4 - 3.   2 outs.

Forsythe looks pretty competent at 2nd.

[Nate in IA]

B4, 0 - 0, 2 outs

Correa
foul, popped up to that guy at second again.   3 outs

0 - 0

[Marcus_in_STL]

Wood with a no hitter through 4. Think about that, Alex.

[Limey]

When BuckPlugs calls a 0-0 game a “good one”, he’s right, but you know he doesn’t believe it. 


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[Col. Sphinx Drummond]

Justin Turner. Say what you will about Yuli Gurriel, at least it's a hairstyle.

[jnh]

feels like old fashioned NL game from the late 70's

[subnuclear]

I love that pitch.

[Nate in IA]

T5 0 - 0

Bellinger
Checked his swing, curve is fouled,  strike swinging at the 96 MPH heat, his kryptonite that inside curve gets him swinging!   1 out.

[Ron Brand]

Bellinger must be questioning his manhood right about now.

[LonghornCDR]

Bellinger has a kryptonite.  He's helpless against that pitch and he can't lay off.

[Nate in IA]

T5 0 - 0  1 out

Puig
ball,  grounder to third, Alex throws him out.  5 -3,  2 out.

[Limey]

Bregman is having a series. 


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[doyce7]

Bellinger has a kryptonite.  He's helpless against that pitch and he can't lay off.

"Once you get to 2 strikes, just don't swing. No matter what. You have a better chance"

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[Nate in IA]

T5 0 - 0, 2 out

Forsythe
foul, foul 97 mph fastball, called third strike looking!   Have a seat meat!   3 outs.

Bregman >>> Turner

0  - 0

[Nate in IA]

Time for some vauntin'.

[subnuclear]

It isn't going to get easier, so let's get some hits here.

[LonghornCDR]

50 pitches through 5 innings for Morton.  Is that good?

[Nate in IA]

B5 0 - 0

Gurriel,
ball down, ball outside, strike on the outside edge, foul, foul, ball inside, got him chasing the changeup.   1 out.

[Nate in IA]

B5 0 - 0, 1 out

Reddick
First pitch easy fly to Hernandez in left.  2 outs.

[subnuclear]

Just one hit. That's all I'm asking for.

[Bench]

Time to strap on Wood.

[edvio]

we've had some good contact, we should get through to Woods soon

[Nate in IA]

B5 0 - 0 2 outs

Gattis,
strike, ball outside, foul, foul, foul, foul,  popped up to short.    3 outs.

After 5, Astros 0, Dodgers 0

[Nate in IA]

Wood is over 70 pitches through 5.  I don't think he's long for the game..

[SoonerJim]

Wood is over 70 pitches through 5.  I don't think he's long for the game..

He looks like Kerry Wood on opening day so far

[Col. Sphinx Drummond]

I don't think we're going to get to Wood.

[subnuclear]

Wood is over 70 pitches through 5.  I don't think he's long for the game..

If they pull him with a no-hitter going I'll eat my shoe.

[LonghornCDR]

I don't think we're going to get to Wood.

Need to strap on and get Wood. 

[Limey]

If they pull him with a no-hitter going I'll eat my shoe.

Better get some hot sauce ready. 


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[Col. Sphinx Drummond]

Wood is going to pull a Roy Halladay.

[Nate in IA]

T6 0 - 0

Barnes
strike, hit batsman.. 

[subnuclear]

Ouch.

[Limey]

At least he made him earn it. 


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[Col. Sphinx Drummond]

Roberts pulled Stripling during a no-hitter last year in the 8th inning

[Nate in IA]

T6 0 - 0, 0 outs, man on 1st

Pederson,
strike outside edge, throw over, foul, foul,  fly ball to left, Gozalez grabs it.   1 out.

[subnuclear]

Roberts pulled Stripling during a no-hitter last year in the 7th

Ok I need new shoes anyway.

[Nate in IA]

T6 0 - 0 , 1 out, man on 1st

Hernandez,
ball outside, ball just outside, ball down, strike at the knees, strike on the corner,  throw over, foul down the right field line,  base hit to right..    Hernandez is starting to get on my nerves...

[Col. Sphinx Drummond]

I'm getting real tired of Kiké Hernandez

[subnuclear]

Excellent.

[jnh]

Bregman is going to have to trademark this

[doyce7]

Don't hit the ball to Bregman

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[Nate in IA]

T6 0 - 0, 1 out, men on 1st and 3rd

Taylor,
ball in, strike in, ball down,  grounder to Bregman who throws home and Barnes is out!   2 outs!

[subnuclear]

Way to hang in there Charlie.

[LonghornCDR]

I love this team.  What guts from Morton and Bregman. 

[Nate in IA]

T6 0 - 0 2 outs man on 1st and 2nd

Seager
First pitch fly ball to Marwin in left.  3 outs!

0 - 0
 

[Col. Sphinx Drummond]

I'm becoming a Bregmaniac.

[LonghornCDR]

That has to be the spark. 

[Ron Brand]

Brooks Robinson had a series like this in 1971 and became a legend.

[Limey]

That was fucking awesome!


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[Bench]

I love this team.  What guts from Morton and Bregman.

Hear hear!

[Aussie Astro]

Bregman is going to have to trademark this

It's like deja vu all over again.

[jnh]

hard to believe that this is just his second season

[doyce7]

I love this team.  What guts from Morton and Bregman.

Dilly dilly

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[Sambito Redux]

Need some patience, even maybe some small ball.  Lets make this DEADWOOD

[Nate in IA]

B6 0 -0

Gonzalez,
foul,  Grounded to third, Turner boots it but has time to pick it up and throw him out 5 -3.  1 out.

[LonghornCDR]

George is going to do work in this next AB. 

[Nate in IA]

B6 0 - 0 , 1 out

McCann
strike, foul, foul, strike three at the knees.   2 outs.

[Col. Sphinx Drummond]

I'm surprised by how well Alex Wood is doing. He seems to be getting better and better as the game goes on.

[jnh]

Springer!!!!!

[Aussie Astro]

Ding Ding Ding!

[subnuclear]

George is going to do work in this next AB.

Good job man.

[edvio]

yup it was a matter of time

[Nate in IA]

B6 0 - 0, 2 outs

Springer
ball down and in, ball high, ball down and in, strike one at the knees,  SPRINGER DINGER! 

Nice 7 iron into the Crawford boxes...

1 - 0 Astros

[Ron Brand]

George is going to do work in this next AB.

YES!

[Ty in Tampa]

Springer!!!!

[jnh]

George is going to do work in this next AB.

good call

[LonghornCDR]

Springer Dinger!!!!

[subnuclear]

Shoe saved.

[Col. Sphinx Drummond]

George Springer!!!

[Limey]

I fucking KNEW that was coming. 

You should never let your starter go through the opposing lineup more than twice.  [emoji23]


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[DVauthrin]

Springer Dinger! 

[Ron Brand]

Nice seeing Wood sink to his knees on contact. No-doubter.

[WVastro]

SPRINGER!!!!!

[LonghornCDR]

I fucking KNEW that was coming. 

You should never let your starter go through the opposing lineup more than twice.  [emoji23]


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George has been the only one really seeing Wood.   He had two good ABs already.  This was a foregone conclusion. 

[chuck]

Wood deflated.

Damn, LaRoberts was looking for any excuse he could find to get a guy throwing a no-no out of the game.

[Nate in IA]

That was a no-doubter.   It sounded like he got all of it.

[jnh]

I fucking KNEW that was coming. 

You should never let your starter go through the opposing lineup more than twice.  [emoji23]

poor Roberts, now he'll catch hell for not going by the Dodger book

[Col. Sphinx Drummond]

It was obvious by the crack. The sound of a home run being hit.

[Nate in IA]

B6 1 - 0, 2 outs

Morrow pitches to

Bregman
strike, grounds to third, Turner throws him out 5 -3.  3 outs

After 6, Astros 1, Dodgers 0

[chuck]

Very low score on the bat flip, though.

[subnuclear]

About to learn about the state of the Astro bullpen.

[Limey]

That was a no-doubter.   It sounded like he got all of it.

Crashed off the limestone above the ad boards.  He got all of it and then some.   


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[Nate in IA]

Wood now knows what Keuchel and Verlander felt like

[LonghornCDR]

Not to mention that Fox was all over the no-hitter angle.  Wood had no chance. 

[subnuclear]

About to learn about the state of the Astro bullpen.

I guess not yet. Go Charlie.

[Limey]

poor Roberts, now he'll catch hell for not going by the Dodger book

He is the new Tank Commander. 


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[LonghornCDR]

No panic in Bregman.

[Limey]

Bregman is having a series.  Did I say that already?


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[Nate in IA]

T 7 1 - 0

Turner

Grounds first pitch to Bregman who knocks it down and throws him out!   5 -3!   1 out!

[Limey]

Not to mention that Fox was all over the no-hitter angle.  Wood had no chance.

BuckPlugs is due a swift kick in the swingers from Wood. 

And then everyone else. 


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[Astros Fan in Big D]

Not to mention that Fox was all over the no-hitter angle.  Wood had no chance.

How un-basebally to put that no hitter graphic on the screen.

[Aussie Astro]

Bregman is having a series.  Did I say that already?


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That was great.  I wonder if he plays basketball, the Rockets could use a spark.

[Nate in IA]

T7 1 - 0, 1 out

Bellinger

ball (McCann crossed up and it goes to the backstop), curve for a strike, foul, ball 2 just outside, ball outside, double to left...

[Limey]

Morton is overthrowing.   And as I say that, he gives up a double. 


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[LonghornCDR]

He can't believe he made contact on a breaking ball. 

[Col. Sphinx Drummond]

How un-basebally to put that no hitter graphic on the screen.

How things have changed.

[Nate in IA]

Harris coming in for Morton

What a night by Charlie!

[Limey]

Standing O earned. 


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[Astros Fan in Big D]

Hell of a job,  Charlie.

[LonghornCDR]

Standing O earned. 


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I stood in my living room in CA..

[Col. Sphinx Drummond]

Please Harris, pitch great. Please. I'm scared.

[doyce7]

I stood in my living room in CA..

Same, but then, I've been standing since the 4th inning

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[Limey]

How things have changed.

People who know baseball know what’s happening; people who don’t, don’t matter.  STFU about a no-no.

I’m glad he total jinxed that one, but what if Keuchel has one going tomorrow?


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[LonghornCDR]

Please Harris, pitch great. Please. I'm scared.

He pitched great on  Wednesday.  He can definitely do it.

[Nate in IA]

T7, 1 - 0 , 1 out, man on 2nd

Harris pitches to
Puig
strike one,  Fly ball to right, Reddick catches it.   2 out.

[Aussie Astro]

Fuck, how did the base runner not advance?

[LonghornCDR]

Fuck, how did the base runner not advance?

Too much risk, not enough reward. 

[subnuclear]

Boo.

[doyce7]

Well shit

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[Nate in IA]

T7 0 - 0, 2 outs, man on 2nd

Diaz has been pretty competent behind the plate tonight all told.

Forsythe,
ball just off the outside edge, ball down, single to center and Bellinger scores...

1 - 1

[Limey]

Shit. 


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[Col. Sphinx Drummond]

Fuck. I was afraid of that.

[jnh]

damn, Charlie deserved better

[Limey]

Fuck. I was afraid of that.

I fucking KNEW that was going to happen. 


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[LonghornCDR]

Harris nibbling.

[Limey]

damn, Charlie deserved better

He would likely have donated a testicle if you’d offered him 6+ innings and 1 run before the game. 


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[Nate in IA]

T7 1 -1, 2 outs, man on 1st

Barnes
ball, throw over, ball down, strike, grounder to short, Carlos flips to Jose for the force at 2nd.  3 outs.

1 - 1

[chuck]

Go back to work.

[Limey]

Harris nibbling.

What’s really funny about this post is that “Harris” is rhyming slang for derrière.  [emoji23]


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[LonghornCDR]

1-0 wasn't going to hold.   Nothing changes.  They've gotten  to this pen twice already.  Keep at it.

[Limey]

Go back to work.

Bregman (who’s having a series), Altuve & Correa due up. 


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[chuck]

What’s really funny about this post is that “Harris” is rhyming slang for derrière.

How do you get there?

[Nate in IA]

Bregman (who’s having a series), Altuve & Correa due up. 


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Altuve leads off..

[Limey]

Between Guardians of the Galaxy and this broadcast, Brian Connolly is popping a 4-hour boner. 


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[LonghornCDR]

Altuve leads off..

'Member the last time Altuve came up to bat after the Dojers tied it?   Oooh, I 'member. 

[Limey]

How do you get there?

Seriously, in reverse it’s...

Harris
Aristotle
Bottle
Bottle & Glass
Arse


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[Limey]

Altuve leads off..

Schmetails. 


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[Nate in IA]

B7 1 - 1,

Altuve
changeup for a ball high, ball in the dirt, ball inside, strike (looked low), foul,  hit ball four to Tucker at third 5 -3.  1 out.

[jnh]

BP has to work Judge into the discussion somehow...sheesh

[Ron Brand]

Seriously, in reverse it’s...

Harris
Aristotle
Bottle
Bottle & Glass
Arse

Oh, yeah. It's so obvious now.

[Nate in IA]

B7 1 -1, 1 out

Correa
foul down the third base line that they can't get to, ball high, hammer throw to left.. 2 outs.

[LonghornCDR]

Twitter will lose its mind if Gurriel comes through.

[Nate in IA]

B7 1 - 1, 2 outs

Gurriel
strike on the outsid edge at 98, bounced in and Barnes wants nothing to do with it,  fly ball to center.   3 outs.

After 7, Astros 1, Dodgers 1

[subnuclear]

It's going to be a long two innings.

[Limey]

It's going to be a long two innings.

At least. 


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[Sambito Redux]

It's going to be a long two innings.

The jinx of 70 innings without trailing just came up... Thank BP

[chuck]

Seriously, in reverse it’s...

Harris
Aristotle
Bottle
Bottle & Glass
Arse

Well, of course that's what I'd assumed.

[Limey]

Nice Devo hat there in the Diamond Club. 


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[LonghornCDR]

COD

[Nate in IA]

T8 1 -1

Devo pitches to

Pederson
Strike swinging, bounced for a ball, missed his spot inside, hit his spot for a strike, COD gets him looking!   have a seat MEAT!

[Ron Brand]

Sit the fuck down, Pederson.

[Astros Fan in Big D]

Sit down,  meat!

[Aussie Astro]

Fuck off Pedo

[Nate in IA]

T8 1 - 1, 1 out

Hernandez
ball outside, fly ball to left, Marwin comes in for it, 2 out.

[jbm]

Well, of course that's what I'd assumed.

I'm too stupid to get it, and too jumpy. Aristotle has a bottle of glass up his ass? 

[Ron Brand]

Fuck off Pedo

Hey, what's this I hear about 750,000 wild camels in Australia, and people trying to sell camel meat now because they can't figure out what to do with them?

[chuck]

Sit the fuck down, Pederson.

Laz and Davis last night have been by far the two best home plate umps I've seen in the post season.

[subnuclear]

Whew.

[Nate in IA]

T8 1 -1, 2 out

Taylor
fouled off a nasty change, change in the dirt outside, nasty, nasty change for strike 2, ball in the dirt, grounded to Altuve who throws him out 4 -3.   3 outs.

1 - 1

[LonghornCDR]

Whew.  That was too close.

[baron]

I like Good Devo.

[OregonStrosFan]

Time to do some damage ‘Stros!!!

[Astros Fan in Big D]

Holy crap that 4-3 took forever.

[Nate in IA]

you guys are way too tense in here..

[doyce7]

Been a while since I've seen devo look that confident and pitching like it

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[LonghornCDR]

It's going to be a long two innings.

My vote is for one and a half. Now just one. 

[chuck]

I'm too stupid to get it, and too jumpy. Aristotle has a bottle of glass up his ass?

He might, you know, he is Greek.

Aristotle -> Aris -> Harris

In truth I was just hoping someone would pick me up with a lots of lube sort of joke, you know, but I guess we're all on edge.

[jnh]

I'm too stupid to get it, and too jumpy. Aristotle has a bottle of glass up his ass?

if I imagine faking a British accent with a mouthful of marbles...??

[Limey]

Hey, what's this I hear about 750,000 wild camels in Australia, and people trying to sell camel meat now because they can't figure out what to do with them?

The zoo in Lafayette has two plaques by each animal enclosure; one telling what the animal is and the other telling you how to cook it. 

True story. 


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[Nate in IA]

I need a Twizzler

[Limey]

Time to do some damage ‘Stros!!!

Very necessary.   Seager and Turner due up in the 9th. 


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[Aussie Astro]

I'm too stupid to get it, and too jumpy. Aristotle has a bottle of glass up his ass?

Don't worry too much about it, rhyming slang is more of an art than a science.

[Nate in IA]

B8 1 -1

Watson pitches to
Reddick
ball,  pop up to third.    1 out.

[Nate in IA]

B8 1 - 1, 1 out

Gattis
First pitch groundout to Forsythe, 4 - 3.   2 outs.

[Ron Brand]

Shit guys, the time is now. Not when Jensen comes in.

[chuck]

The zoo in Lafayette has two plaques by each animal enclosure; one telling what the animal is and the other telling you how to cook it. 

True story.

The plaque next to the raccoon enclosure must be larger than average given the region's various, seasonal options for that particular delicacy.

[Limey]

Don't worry too much about it, rhyming slang is more of an art than a science.

It’s designed to be inaccessible.


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[Ron Brand]

The plaque next to the raccoon enclosure must be larger than average given the region's various, seasonal options for that particular delicacy.

Trashcan wagyu.

[Limey]

The plaque next to the raccoon enclosure must be larger than average given the region's various, seasonal options for that particular delicacy.

The raccoon enclosure is actually a food truck. 

True story. 


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[Aussie Astro]

Hey, what's this I hear about 750,000 wild camels in Australia, and people trying to sell camel meat now because they can't figure out what to do with them?

I am not across this topic but I am sure that if someone has a sensible idea to deal with a problem then a bunch of noisy mother fuckers will try to stop it happening.

[Nate in IA]

B8 1- 1, 2 outs

Gonzalez (right)
ball high, strike on the inside edge, foul, ball in and down, foul,  soft liner to Forsythe.. 3 outs

After 8
Astros 1, Dodgers 1

[subnuclear]

Someone posted a picture of Chris Sampson on twitter and it reminded me of Alkie. Go Astros.

[Nate in IA]

I want to see Devo in the 9th.

[Nate in IA]

And McCann to hit a walk-off homer in the bottom of the 9th.

[Limey]

I want to see Devo in the 9th.

No reason not to send him out again. 


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[baron]

I want to see Devo in the 9th.

Me too but Twitter says it's Giles.

[Ron Brand]

Next time I go into a secret bar you have to knock on an unmarked door to get into, I'm going to insist on a bullshit Budweiser product and demand they open the screw top with a bottle opener.

[Astros Fan in Big D]

Hey, what's this I hear about 750,000 wild camels in Australia, and people trying to sell camel meat now because they can't figure out what to do with them?

Thats a lot of camel toes.

[Mr. Appropriate]

I think I want a Twizzler too. I've run out of finger nails.

[Limey]

Well of course that happened. 


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[Nate in IA]

T9 1 - 1

Giles pitches to
Seager
First pitch smacked through the shift for a single..

[chuck]

I am not across this topic but I am sure that if someone has a sensible idea to deal with a problem then a bunch of noisy mother fuckers will try to stop it happening.

I've been meaning to mention that I've never been a huge Radio Birdman fan but I have always loved Died Pretty. Did you happen to catch their tour together earlier this year?

[Sambito Redux]

Seriously

[Limey]

Nice snag by McCann. 


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[Aussie Astro]

The zoo in Lafayette has two plaques by each animal enclosure; one telling what the animal is and the other telling you how to cook it. 

True story. 


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PETA - People Eating Tasty Animals.

[Ron Brand]

I've been meaning to mention that I've never been a huge Radio Birdman fan but I have always loved Died Pretty. Did you happen to catch their tour together earlier this year?

Lime Spiders, baby.

[Limey]

Hinch really Roberts this up. 


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[doyce7]

Giles, fucking throw strikes

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[Sambito Redux]

How about a DP to short

[Nate in IA]

T9 1 -1 , man on 1st

Turner
ball bounced, ball outside, ball down, swung though 97 MPH heat for strike 1, ball four just outside.  Walk

[doyce7]

Fuck fuck fuck

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[Astros Fan in Big D]

Giles, fucking throw strikes

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Yes,  please.

[David in Jackson]

Thank goodness for the performance of our 4-5 starters so we haven’t had to depend on our bullpen. Cmon Giles.


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[chuck]

Goddamn it Giles sucks.

[Sambito Redux]

Not to be too dramatic, but this is fucking important here.

[Nate in IA]

T9, 0 outs, man on 1st and 2nd

Bellinger,
ball one down and in, double to left center..  single comes in to score.. 1 - 2

[doyce7]

Ok, I'm done with Giles

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[Ron Brand]

Son of a BITCH that makes this a hell of a lot harder now.

[David in Jackson]

Giles has been shit terrible this postseason.


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[Astros Fan in Big D]

 Shit

[chuck]

Man, fuck this headcase. Why the fuck did Hinch go to him in a situation like that?

[subnuclear]

Not good, gang.

[Nate in IA]

Musgrove in to clean up the mess..

[Bench]

Poor Giles.  He fucking sucks.

Musgrove now in a ridiculous position to come in. 

[David in Jackson]

Question for postgame: Why take out Devo when Giles has proven he can’t do the job?


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[Col. Sphinx Drummond]

Lime Spiders, baby.

The Scientists, Beasts of Bourbon...

[Aussie Astro]

I've been meaning to mention that I've never been a huge Radio Birdman fan but I have always loved Died Pretty. Did you happen to catch their tour together earlier this year?

Died Pretty are east coasters, never seen them and if I have heard them it never made an impression.  I haven't been out to see live music for many years.

[SoonerJim]

So much for the “Giles is good for one inning” theory

[Sambito Redux]

Liriano not an option there?  Probably not against Turner but shit....  Giles is spent - he looks like a deer in the headlights.

[chuck]

Sending Giles in results in a situation where you basically have to beat the best pitcher in baseball tomorrow. Very, very bad.

[baron]

Hinch basically said the other day that he was gonna keep going to Giles in the 9th. So I guess he did. Alas.

[Col. Sphinx Drummond]

Ok, I'm done with Giles

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That pretty much did it for me too.

[Reuben]

Man, fuck this headcase. Why the fuck did Hinch go to him in a situation like that?

It is baffling. Too loyal.

[Ron Brand]

Sending Giles in results in a situation where you basically have to beat the best pitcher in baseball tomorrow. Very, very bad.

And then win one in LA.

[Mr. Appropriate]

Really hope Giles is done for the series.

[subnuclear]

Question for postgame: Why take out Devo when Giles has proven he can’t do the job?

Devo did his job, but also left some pitches up. The bottom of the order let him get away with it.

[Nate in IA]

T9, 1 - 2,  0 out, men on 2nd and 3rd

Musgrove pitches to
Puig
strke 1, swinging strike 2 at 96 up and in, ball in, foul, mound visit by McCann, strike swinging at high heat.   have a seat MEAT!   2 outs.

[Limey]

DouchePonch


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[Nate in IA]

Forsythe gets the IBB

[94CougarGrad]

Fuuuuuuck Pu-ig

[Col. Sphinx Drummond]

I also liked the Cosmic Psychos, the Hard-Ons, and Tex Perkins

[subnuclear]

Christ almighty.

[LonghornCDR]

Whoa there

[Bench]

Damn.

[Limey]

Bollocks


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[Nate in IA]

T9, 1 - 2, 1 out, bases loaded

Barnes
strike swinging at 96, ball down, ball just low, foul back to the screen, LONG FOUL BALL..  Fly ball to deep right.. Sac fly.

2 outs  1 - 3

[Col. Sphinx Drummond]

Fucking Giles. I don't think I could send him back out with a game on the line. at least not until next May.

[Nate in IA]

T 9, 1 - 3, 2 outs, men on 1st and 3rd

Pederson
foul,  Long gone.. the game is long gone.. home run to right.

1  - 6

[Limey]

Fork...stick. 


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[Ron Brand]

Kinda puts an exclamation point on this one.

[doyce7]

Well, tomorrow is a must win

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[chuck]

I understand and support loyalty to, say, Springer. Loyalty to Giles is fucking delusional.

[baron]

ANYONE BUT BASTARDING FUCKING "JOC"

[Reuben]

Fucking Giles. A rare mistake by Hinch, but a huge one.

Oh fucking hell.

[NeilT]

I think I'll give up on Giles now. 

[Col. Sphinx Drummond]

Fucking Giles. I don't think I could send him back out with a game on the line. at least not until next May.

Musgrove too.

[94CougarGrad]

Ugh.

[subnuclear]

Ughhhh.

[Nate in IA]

T9 1 - 6, 2 outs

Hernandez,
ball,  fly ball to left, Marwin grabs it.  3 outs

1 - 6.

[Waldo]

Well that fucking sucked.

[Sambito Redux]

Giles just fucked Musgrove as well... horrible situation to have to get out of....

[MusicMan]

I understand the frustration with Hinch for using Giles... but who the hell can he trust?


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[Limey]

I understand and support loyalty to, say, Springer. Loyalty to Giles is fucking delusional.

Absolutely no reason to burn Devo.   It’s not like we had a lead for Giles to save.  Can’t fathom why he used Giles for a non-save. 


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[Nate in IA]

Well, that sucked...

[NeilT]

I understand the frustration with Hinch for using Giles... but who the hell can he trust?


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Peacock. 

[Astros Fan in Big D]

That escalated quickly.

[Limey]

What’s Giles post-season ERA.   Eleventy-million. 


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[edvio]

our bullpen is what it is, nothing Hinch can do about that

[Col. Sphinx Drummond]

I understand the frustration with Hinch for using Giles... but who the hell can he trust?


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I don't know. McHugh?

[Waldo]

I understand the frustration with Hinch for using Giles... but who the hell can he trust?


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Where has McHugh been this series?

[Limey]

That escalated quickly.

JJ Watt beat you to that on Twitter. 


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[Reuben]

I understand and support loyalty to, say, Springer. Loyalty to Giles is fucking delusional.

100%. The standard has to be different for closers. Especially closers like Giles who aren’t that great to begin with.

[chuck]

I understand the frustration with Hinch for using Giles... but who the hell can he trust?

In the bullpen? Not very many. Remember what he did last night? Keep the ball out of headcase's hands. They have McHugh sitting out there on his Harris.

[MusicMan]

What’s Giles post-season ERA.   Eleventy-million. 


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In the postseason, he has 14 outs and 14 runners allowed.


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[Mr. Appropriate]

Waste of a great effort by Morton.  Ok..6 quick runs please

[Nate in IA]

B9 1 - 6

Jansen pitches to
McCann
a bunt?    Seager gets to it and throws him out.   6 - 3.  1 out

[Jacksonian]

Musgrove too.

I'm giving Musgrove a pass.  He spent everything he had to get Puig.  He was headed down hill after that.  Giles is as I've said many times more akin to Kyle Farnsworth than Craig Kimbrel.

[David in Jackson]

Tomorrow’s bullpen: McHugh.


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[Mr. Appropriate]

Waste of a great effort by Morton.  Ok..6 quick runs please

[Limey]

Let’s at least work Jansen. 


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[jnh]

Waste of a great effort by Morton.  Ok..6 quick runs please

I'd settle for some good at bats and stress on Jansen's arm.

[Nate in IA]

B9 1 - 6, 1 out

Springer
strike, foul, ball outside, ball outside, strike three swinging.   2 outs.

[TerryPuhl21]

That pretty much did it for me too.

Giles is just too young right now for this situation. He has to learn how to pitch, not just come in and sling it.


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[Limey]

I'd settle for some good at bats and stress on Jansen's arm.

Slowest man on the team bunts, then Springer Ks quickly.  So, no. 


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[Jacksonian]

I understand the frustration with Hinch for using Giles... but who the hell can he trust?


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Tie game I wondered if Musgrove would have gotten the ball first.  I'm not saying he would have been great but has anyone been worse than Giles?

[Nate in IA]

B9 , 1 - 6, 2 outs

Bregman
ball one high, strike swinging, foul up third,  foul,  HOME RUN!

2  - 6

[Limey]

Bregman is having himself a series. 


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[subnuclear]

Thanks for making me feel a bit better Bregman.

[Sambito Redux]

This is the game we are going to regret.... if we do not get to where we want

[Aussie Astro]

ok, 4 more and we play extra innings!

[baron]

Hey, that's a good start!
No more outs and . . . five more runs . . .

[TerryPuhl21]

I understand the frustration with Hinch for using Giles... but who the hell can he trust?


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Pretty much none of the regular relievers. The call after Morton should have been to McHugh to finish out the game.



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[Ron Brand]

Drat.

[Nate in IA]

B9 2 - 6 , 2 outs

Altuve
ball outside, ball up and out,  fly ball to Taylor in center.   3 outs.

Dodgers win 6 - 2.

That was disappointing.

[subnuclear]

How can they win this thing without a bullpen?

[baron]

Hey, that's a good start!
No more outs and . . . five more runs . . .

Guess that was too much to ask for tonite.

[Waldo]

I’m blaming my wife and son on this one. Last night she insisted I buy game 5 tickets if the Astros win tonight and I could not get her and the kiddo to fucking shut up about it all damn day.

[Ron Brand]

I’m blaming my wife and son on this one. Last night she insisted I buy game 5 tickets if the Astros win tonight and I could not get her and the kiddo to fucking shut up about it all damn day.

Think of the savings!

[baron]

How can they win this thing without a bullpen?

That's always been the trouble, hasn't it!

[Nate in IA]

Series tied 2 games apiece.    Kinda what we thought going into this series..   Two evenly matched teams..

[Knight and Day]

Astros just played one of the worst games in team history.  Hope they pick themselves up off the floor tomorrow.  Keuchel and Verlander need to pitch the absolute games of their careers. Wasted a valiant effort by Morton tonight. The stench from the offense was putrid and Giles went out on the hill to toss batting practice to the dodgers.

[doyce7]

I know Musgrove gave up the homer and some runs tonight. But I still trust him more than ken giles. Giles needs to be shut down for the season. Where is mchugh though, like seriously, where is he?

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[Ron Brand]

Astros just played one of the worst games in team history.  Hope they pick themselves up off the floor tomorrow.  Keuchel and Verlander need to pitch the absolute games of their careers. Wasted a valiant effort by Morton tonight. The stench from the offense was putrid and Giles went out on the hill to toss batting practice to the dodgers.

I don't think you know what the fuck you're talking about.

[Mr. Appropriate]

How can they win this thing without a bullpen?

Like they won game seven against the yanks and game 3 against the dojers. Verlander will be throwing a complete game regardless of how many innings it goes.

[Sambito Redux]

I blame Yuli, Giles, and Joe Buck but that's just me

Winkin, Blinkin and Nod

[jnh]

Astros just played one of the worst games in team history.  Hope they pick themselves up off the floor tomorrow.  Keuchel and Verlander need to pitch the absolute games of their careers. Wasted a valiant effort by Morton tonight. The stench from the offense was putrid and Giles went out on the hill to toss batting practice to the dodgers.

you must be one of those who could not watch any of the 2011-13 seasons

[TerryPuhl21]

I know Musgrove gave up the homer and some runs tonight. But I still trust him more than ken giles. Giles needs to be shut down for the season. Where is mchugh though, like seriously, where is he?

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That's what I want to know. He pitched good in his appearance against the Yankees. My plan for this game would have been to duplicate what happened last night by going from Morton to McHugh to finish it. Since Hinch screwed the pooch tonight, that damn well better be the plan tomorrow, though with a day of rest Peacock may be available as well.


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[NeilT]

I don't think you know what the fuck you're talking about.

shoot, I watched three years worth of worse games than that. 

[doyce7]

That's what I want to know. He pitched good in his appearance against the Yankees. My plan for this game would have been to duplicate what happened last night by going from Morton to McHugh to finish it. Since Hinch screwed the pooch tonight, that damn well better be the plan tomorrow, though with a day of rest Peacock may be available as well.


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My plan for the rest of the series would be, keuchel/mchugh, verlander/peacock, morton/mccullers/anybody else

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[David in Jackson]

When did Ken Giles become Mark Appel?


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[astrox]

Giles - Lidge


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[Aussie Astro]

shoot, I watched three years worth of worse games than that.

And still came back for more, you are a real fan mate!

[Reuben]

I know Musgrove gave up the homer and some runs tonight. But I still trust him more than ken giles. Giles needs to be shut down for the season. Where is mchugh though, like seriously, where is he?

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That’s what I’ve been wondering. That game in the ALCS didn’t earn him any faith? Not to mention how he finished out the regular season.

I would literally rather see anyone else than Giles going forward. Even Liriano. Fuck it, if JD Davis was on the roster even him.

[HudsonHawk]

Giles cannot pitch again this year. Period. He is not a closer, no matter how much the Astros want him to be. He's simply not.

[NeilT]

And still came back for more, you are a real fan mate!

I'm still waiting for the tee shirt.

[Nate in IA]

Gotta beat Kershaw tomorrow...

[Sambito Redux]

When Springer went yard, I thought we had a great chance.  But the plan seemed to go to the regular bullpen roles --- that was always destined to be a risky strategy.   

I do think we can look at McCann, and be thankful for his ability to get the best of out the staff.  Tonight was a gem by Charlie.

Forsythe doesn't get that hit and maybe the dojers keep pressing.

[homer]

Giles - Lidge


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Giles couldn't hold Lidge's strap on.

[Aussie Astro]

I'm still waiting for the tee shirt.

I still have my 'This Team Makes Me Drink' shirt, hope I dont have to start wearing it again.

[Waldo]

Astros just played one of the worst games in team history.  Hope they pick themselves up off the floor tomorrow.  Keuchel and Verlander need to pitch the absolute games of their careers. Wasted a valiant effort by Morton tonight. The stench from the offense was putrid and Giles went out on the hill to toss batting practice to the dodgers.

https://www.sbnation.com/2013/7/30/4571204/the-gif-oracle-would-like-to-show-you-some-gifs-of-the-houston-astros

[jnh]

This one hurts, but Kershaw is not invincible.  This is still a good offense.

[Mr. Appropriate]

Giles - Lidge


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That is very unfair to Lidge

[Sambito Redux]

Clubber Laing ---  "I predict pain"

[TerryPuhl21]

Giles cannot pitch again this year. Period. He is not a closer, no matter how much the Astros want him to be. He's simply not.

I definitely agree that he should not pitch again until spring training. Will he ever be a closer? Remains to be seen. He has to learn how to pitch. To me he seems to just come in and sling it. Too soon to talk about next year but we may have to develop other options going forward.


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[Jacksonian]

Giles cannot pitch again this year. Period. He is not a closer, no matter how much the Astros want him to be. He's simply not.

As much as I've never been a fan of his I'd still pitch him this series.  It would have to be no later than the 8th, preferably earlier.  Never in the 9th or extras unless no one is left.

If he doesn't pitch again though if you're the GM how can you keep him?

[NeilT]

Giles cannot pitch again this year. Period. He is not a closer, no matter how much the Astros want him to be. He's simply not.

When this is over, if they don't invest in the bullpen in the off season they're not as good of a front office as I think they are.  I know in the past they've had trouble getting people to come to Houston.  That can't be the case now. 

[NeilT]

As much as I've never been a fan of his I'd still pitch him this series.  It would have to be no later than the 8th, preferably earlier.  Never in the 9th or extras unless no one is left.

If he doesn't pitch again though if you're the GM how can you keep him?

I'm not sure why the inning makes a difference.

[Waldo]

As much as I've never been a fan of his I'd still pitch him this series.  It would have to be no later than the 8th, preferably earlier.  Never in the 9th or extras unless no one is left.

I'm with Hudson.  Giles just getting up in the pen will be enough to endanger any breakable objects around me.

[Waldo]

I'm not sure why the inning makes a difference.

If anything, putting him in any situation that is not 9th-inning-save-situation is a recipe for disaster.

[Reuben]

I’m sure in a few weeks we will hear that it turns out Giles had some injury or other - “rest, no surgery, he should be ready for Spring Training” in an attempt to salvage some of his psyche and/or value for next year.

But by no means should they proceed as if he’s the closer.

[Jacksonian]

I'm not sure why the inning makes a difference.

I probably should have added it'd be if the score was not close.

[Waldo]

I probably should have added it'd be if the score was not close.

Give it time and the score would be.

[Jacksonian]

Give it time and the score would be.

I love your optimism.  Or the score would be worse.

[Jacksonian]

If anything, putting him in any situation that is not 9th-inning-save-situation is a recipe for disaster.

But seriously then how do you justify not trading him?

[Nate in IA]

Seriously... Watching the MLB Network postgame..   "No Peacock available, so the bullpen was thin.. "    Do these people not know who is in the bullpen for the Astros?

[NeilT]

But seriously then how do you justify not trading him?

I don't think Giles will be in the bullpen next season.

[Jacksonian]

I don't think Giles will be in the bullpen next season.

As much as I love Luhnow I do worry he's got too much affinity for Giles.  I think he takes a lot of pride in that trade for Giles.

[Reuben]

I don't think Giles will be in the bullpen next season.

Move him into the rotation eh? Now you’re thinking outside the box!

[Mr. Appropriate]

Seriously... Watching the MLB Network postgame..   "No Peacock available, so the bullpen was thin.. "    Do these people not know who is in the bullpen for the Astros?

Can't blame them, Hinch (and everyone else) isn't sure either.

[The Third Man]

Having a shaky closer in the playoffs is depressing. From Dave Smith to Ken Giles, we've seen a few.

[NeilT]

Move him into the rotation eh? Now you’re thinking outside the box!

I’m unknowingly brilliant like that.


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[Mr. Appropriate]

As much as I love Luhnow I do worry he's got too much affinity for Giles.  I think he takes a lot of pride in that trade for Giles.

Does the GM pressure the Manager to use his pet project? Seriously, didn't know that happens. I am sure guys sometimes get at bats and starts because a lot of money is being paid to them, but they also play because a GM is proud of a trade? And in the World Series? The Verlander trade establishes Luhnow as the Sultan of Swap, doesn't need Giles to succeed to look fucking awesome.

[HudsonHawk]

Bullpen schmulpen. Two fucking hits. Not gonna win many game that way. Gotta come out and send Kershaw to the showers early tomorrow or it's the end of the line.

[NeilT]

Bullpen schmulpen. Two fucking hits. Not gonna win many game that way. Gotta come out and send Kershaw to the showers early tomorrow or it's the end of the line.

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[Jacksonian]

Does the GM pressure the Manager to use his pet project? Seriously, didn't know that happens. I am sure guys sometimes get at bats and starts because a lot of money is being paid to them, but they also play because a GM is proud of a trade? And in the World Series? The Verlander trade establishes Luhnow as the Sultan of Swap, doesn't need Giles to succeed to look fucking awesome.

I'm talking about an after season trade question.

[Jacksonian]

Bullpen schmulpen. Two fucking hits. Not gonna win many game that way. Gotta come out and send Kershaw to the showers early tomorrow or it's the end of the line.

Well they could have won with just the one hit.

I saw a stat that said the Astros had 10 batted balls of 95mph or higher but only the 2 hits.  Balls hit that hard are more often hits than outs 80% of the time.  Some bad luck there.

[Astros Fan in Big D]

Bullpen schmulpen. Two fucking hits. Not gonna win many game that way. Gotta come out and send Kershaw to the showers early tomorrow or it's the end of the line.

Yes.

8 innings with 1 hit?  Tip your cap or rip the hitters or both or neither; it can't happen again

[baron]

And I did say Giles did play a pivotal role, not in giving up the run but in the outs he did get. That's part of my job that I feel good about. ... I think Ken Giles is going to get another save in this series. I think he's going to get some really big outs. I think when the crowd is standing in this ballpark over the next couple of games, if we can have the lead and he's the right matchup, he's going to get the last out. He's done it

http://www.chron.com/sports/astros/article/Astros-manager-A-J-Hinch-backs-embattled-12310086.php

[The Third Man]

http://www.chron.com/sports/astros/article/Astros-manager-A-J-Hinch-backs-embattled-12310086.php

That's why his players love AJ Hinch. I just hope this is not the Astros version of this quote:
http://familyrambling.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Web-Images-6-Page-091-800x380.jpg

[HudsonHawk]

Well they could have won with just the one hit.

Sure, it's possible to get no hit and win. But run that strategy out there and see how it works. A couple of well struck balls found leather, but by and large the Astros did not have good at bats. They were patient, got ahead in the count, and its like they went into protection mode, like they were down 0-2. Lots of weak swings. Didn't help that Wood was getting 4-6 inches up, down, in and out.