Author Topic: Astros @ Rangers, Independence Day 2018! (Read 9435 times)

HudsonHawk · « **on:** July 04, 2018, 06:39:13 pm »

A little late, let's get caught up...

T1:

Springer strikes out swinging,
Bregman strikes out swinging
Altuve flies out F8 at the wall in dead CF

No score

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #1 on:** July 04, 2018, 06:39:47 pm »

B1:

Choo flies out F8 at the CF wall, same spot as Altuve
Andrus lines out to CF
Mazara strikes out looking

No score

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #2 on:** July 04, 2018, 06:41:22 pm »

T2:

Gurriel flies out F9 at the wall
Gattis grounds out 5-3
Reddick singles to LF
Marwin lines out to 3B

No score

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #3 on:** July 04, 2018, 06:45:30 pm »

B2:

Profar hit by pitch
Profar steals 2B
Odor strikes out swining
Chirinos doubles down LF line, Profar scores
Gallo...0-2...strikes out swinging
Guzman strikes out swinging

1-0 Rangers

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #4 on:** July 04, 2018, 06:58:15 pm »

T3:

Federowicz draws a leadoff walk
Kemp flies out F8
Springer...rips one off the LF wall, but just inches foul to make it 1-2...strikes out on a check swing, falling to his knees
Bregman...full count...walks, Federowicz to 2B
Altuve grounds into FC, Federowicz out 5U

1-0 Rangers

94CougarGrad · « **Reply #5 on:** July 04, 2018, 07:04:16 pm »

AAAAAARRRRGGGGHHHHH

austro · « **Reply #6 on:** July 04, 2018, 07:10:22 pm »

Geez, Jake.

MRaup · « **Reply #7 on:** July 04, 2018, 07:11:57 pm »

Good to see the Astros elected to take the 4th off too.

hostros7 · « **Reply #8 on:** July 04, 2018, 07:12:12 pm »

Bats must be swung today.

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austro · « **Reply #9 on:** July 04, 2018, 07:12:45 pm »

At least Seattle finally lost a game.

The pitching is finally coming back to earth. The offense is going to have to wake the hell up.

austro · « **Reply #10 on:** July 04, 2018, 07:15:06 pm »

Cole is really out of sorts.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #11 on:** July 04, 2018, 07:15:24 pm »

B3:

Deshields taps back to the mound, 1-3
Choo homers to LCF
Andrus singles to LF...Kemp playing WAY over towards CF o the shift runs up to it and it drops at his feet
Mazara flies out F7
Wild pitch, Andrus to 2B
Profar...3-0...3-1...3-2...singles to RF, Reddick fields it on a hop and boots it...Andrus scores. Would have had a very good shot had Andrus tried to run on him
Odor doubles down RF line...Reddick WAY over towards CF on the shift, has to run a LONG way to get it...Profar scores
Chirinos walks, as the pitch pops out of Federowicz's glove and Odor goes to 3B on the passed ball
Gallo grounds to the right side, goes right past Gurriel, but Altuve there for the 4-3

But 4-0 Rangers

doyce7 · « **Reply #12 on:** July 04, 2018, 07:18:46 pm »

Quote from: austro on July 04, 2018, 07:15:06 pm

Cole is really out of sorts.

There has been alot of maintenance on the mound between innings. He hasnt looked comfortable at all from the very first warm up pitch.

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TerryPuhl21 · « **Reply #13 on:** July 04, 2018, 07:20:57 pm »

Thinking about making my first trip to MMP. My dad took me to the Astrodome and I’m thinking of taking my son to MMP. We’ve seen the Astros in other places but I haven’t been to Houston in 30 years. Is it the proverbial “there isn’t a bad seat in the house” type of stadium or is there an area or section to definitely avoid?

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TerryPuhl21 · « **Reply #14 on:** July 04, 2018, 07:26:05 pm »

Spider-Man with a 2 run shot!!!!

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HudsonHawk · « **Reply #15 on:** July 04, 2018, 07:26:10 pm »

Red Dog!!!

2-run dong

austro · « **Reply #16 on:** July 04, 2018, 07:26:13 pm »

Quote from: TerryPuhl21 on July 04, 2018, 07:20:57 pm

Thinking about making my first trip to MMP. My dad took me to the Astrodome and I’m thinking of taking my son to MMP. We’ve seen the Astros in other places but I haven’t been to Houston in 30 years. Is it the proverbial “there isn’t a bad seat in the house” type of stadium or is there an area or section to definitely avoid?

There are seats that are worse than others, but I don't think there's anything that's dreadful. The upper deck is high, but it's not removed like new Comiskey is, for example.

94CougarGrad · « **Reply #17 on:** July 04, 2018, 07:26:33 pm »

RRRRRRRREDDICK!

austro · « **Reply #18 on:** July 04, 2018, 07:26:37 pm »

That was helpful. Let's get some more.

hostros7 · « **Reply #19 on:** July 04, 2018, 07:27:39 pm »

I realized I was using some budget OFS company coozie that I was handed at some conference and just switched to my trusty Astros one that brought us luck last night. I apologize for the offense’s late arrival.

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HudsonHawk · « **Reply #20 on:** July 04, 2018, 07:33:18 pm »

Astros with the bases juiced...two out for Bregman...

hostros7 · « **Reply #21 on:** July 04, 2018, 07:35:01 pm »

Quote from: austro on July 04, 2018, 07:26:13 pm

There are seats that are worse than others, but I don't think there's anything that's dreadful. The upper deck is high, but it's not removed like new Comiskey is, for example.

I agree with this. Some seats are obviously better than others, but there is no special tip to know such as avoiding the columns in the field boxes at Fenway. Factoring in the cost, the best bang for the buck are field box behind the dugout slightly up the right field or left field line from the dugout or the bottom few rows of the low section of the upper deck behind home plate.

Honestly, I have a blast buying a walk-up ticket at the last minute and checking out different views, but, if it’s for a special occasion with a younger kid, I’d try to get as close to the action as possible so they’d be excited and engaged.

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austro · « **Reply #22 on:** July 04, 2018, 07:35:07 pm »

And a single. Now it's time for Altuve to act like an MVP.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #23 on:** July 04, 2018, 07:35:17 pm »

Bregman with an RBI single...bases still loaded for 'Altuve...

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #24 on:** July 04, 2018, 07:36:11 pm »

T4:

Gurriel doubles to RCF...Eschenfelder calls it a stand up double as Yuli slides into 2B
Gattis grounds out 3U, Gurriel to 3B
Reddick...0-2...1-2...2-2...3-2...homers to RF, Gurriel scores
Marwin grounds to 3B and Profar throws it in the dirt, Guzman can't pick it...TE5
Federowicz doubles to LF, Marwin to 3B
Kemp flies out F9 on the first pitch, runners hold
Springer...2-0...3-0...walks to load the bases
Bregman singles to LF, Marwin scores, Federowicz to 3B, Springer to 2B
Altuve grounds into a FC on the first pitch, Springer out 5U at 3B

Astros cut the lead...4-3 Rangers

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #25 on:** July 04, 2018, 07:36:49 pm »

Sure wish Altuve would wait for a pitch that's within...oh, I don't know, two feet of the plate, maybe?

JimR · « **Reply #26 on:** July 04, 2018, 07:38:09 pm »

Quote from: HudsonHawk on July 04, 2018, 07:36:49 pm

Sure wish Altuve would wait for a pitch that's within...oh, I don't know, two feet of the plate, maybe?

He hit that ball very hard.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #27 on:** July 04, 2018, 07:39:46 pm »

Quote from: JimR on July 04, 2018, 07:38:09 pm

He hit that ball very hard.

I realize he hit it, but he's not required to swing at every pitch. There was little he could do with that pitch other than ground to 3B

JimR · « **Reply #28 on:** July 04, 2018, 07:41:06 pm »

Quote from: HudsonHawk on July 04, 2018, 07:39:46 pm

I realize he hit it, but he's not required to swing at every pitch. There was little he could do with that pitch other than ground to 3B

Or hit it by him. Lots to criticize about the previous AB. Not that one.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #29 on:** July 04, 2018, 07:50:01 pm »

B4:

Guzman...full count...flies out F8
Deshields strikes out swinging
Choo...0-2...lines a single up the middle
Andrus...1-2...one-handed half swing punches a single to RF, Choo to 2B...that looked like a Jose Altuve special
Mazara...0-2...1-2...2-2...full up...strikes out swinging

4-3 Rangers

JimR · « **Reply #30 on:** July 04, 2018, 07:51:14 pm »

Choo is locked in tonight.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #31 on:** July 04, 2018, 07:53:09 pm »

La PIna!!!

New gallgame

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #32 on:** July 04, 2018, 07:53:35 pm »

Quote from: JimR on July 04, 2018, 07:51:14 pm

Choo is locked in tonight.

Cole was like Charlie Brown getting his clothes knocked off by a line drive

hostros7 · « **Reply #33 on:** July 04, 2018, 07:54:00 pm »

Pina punetazo!

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HudsonHawk · « **Reply #34 on:** July 04, 2018, 07:58:10 pm »

T5:

Gurriel homers LF on the first pitch
Gattis...0-2...singles on a high pop down the RF line
Reddick flies out F7 on the first pitch
Marwin...0-2...1-2...2-2...grounds into 6-4-3 double play

But the Astros tie up 4-4

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #35 on:** July 04, 2018, 07:59:19 pm »

Ray Liotta looks stoned off his ass in that commercial

austro · « **Reply #36 on:** July 04, 2018, 08:00:13 pm »

Quote from: HudsonHawk on July 04, 2018, 07:59:19 pm

Ray Liotta looks stoned off his ass in that commercial

He's looked pretty weird for a while now.

JimR · « **Reply #37 on:** July 04, 2018, 08:03:37 pm »

The shift is maddening at times.

austro · « **Reply #38 on:** July 04, 2018, 08:05:49 pm »

I'd have Cole on a pretty short leash here. He obviously has little control tonight.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #39 on:** July 04, 2018, 08:11:36 pm »

B5:

Profar with a shiftfuck single to 3B
Odor...full count...walks, Profar to 2B
Chirinos grounds into 6-4-3 double play, Profar to 3B
Gallo...0-2...strikes out swinging

4-4 is the score

JimR · « **Reply #40 on:** July 04, 2018, 08:12:25 pm »

Harris looms

ETA: saw Britton pitch an inning today. He got a lot of chase strikes.

austro · « **Reply #41 on:** July 04, 2018, 08:13:44 pm »

Quote from: JimR on July 04, 2018, 08:12:25 pm

Harris looms

Perfect verb. It could go either way.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #42 on:** July 04, 2018, 08:18:48 pm »

T6:

Federowicz flies out F7
Kemp grounds out 6-3 on the first pitch
Springer...full count...strikes out swinging at ball four

4-4

hostros7 · « **Reply #43 on:** July 04, 2018, 08:19:09 pm »

Eschenfelder’s voice intonation on that soft Fede looper was the announcer equivalent of all the yokels’ shouts of anticipation every time a ball is hit in the air out of the infield at MMPUS.

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austro · « **Reply #44 on:** July 04, 2018, 08:20:21 pm »

Quote from: HudsonHawk on July 04, 2018, 08:18:48 pm

Springer...full count...strikes out swinging at ball four

I sure am looking forward to the return of good Springer.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #45 on:** July 04, 2018, 08:20:26 pm »

Quote from: hostros7 on July 04, 2018, 08:19:09 pm

Eschenfelder’s voice intonation on that soft Fede looper was the announcer equivalent of all the yokels’ shouts of anticipation every time a ball is hit in the air out of the infield at MMPUS.

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To be fair, it was a good swing, just hit it off the end of the bat...but yeah, crying yard on a shallow popup...not a good look.

austro · « **Reply #46 on:** July 04, 2018, 08:23:18 pm »

Jesus, not again!

austro · « **Reply #47 on:** July 04, 2018, 08:25:26 pm »

The old 1-5-3, no big deal.

hostros7 · « **Reply #48 on:** July 04, 2018, 08:25:50 pm »

WTF? Bregman, or more accurately choo’s bum wheel, bails us out.

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HudsonHawk · « **Reply #49 on:** July 04, 2018, 08:28:05 pm »

I'm shocked...and pleased...to see Choo bunting there with two on and nobody out.

austro · « **Reply #50 on:** July 04, 2018, 08:29:14 pm »

Quote from: HudsonHawk on July 04, 2018, 08:28:05 pm

I'm shocked...and pleased...to see Choo bunting there with two on and nobody out.

Bannister to the rescue.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #51 on:** July 04, 2018, 08:31:01 pm »

T6:

Harris in...

Guzman...weak roller to 3B...but, you guessed it...shiftfuck
Deshields bunt single on the first pitch, Guzman to 2B...nice pickup by Bregman but too good a bunt
Choo bunts back to the mound, Harris throws to 3B, but Bregman not on the bag, who then throws to 1B to get Choo...1-5-3...Guzman to 3B, Deshields to 2B...if Bregman's on the bag it's an easy double play
Andrus...infield in...grounds out 6-3...runners hold
Mazara...3-2...strikes out swinging

Still tied 4-4

hostros7 · « **Reply #52 on:** July 04, 2018, 08:32:05 pm »

Harris pitched around some bum luck to keep it tied.

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TerryPuhl21 · « **Reply #53 on:** July 04, 2018, 08:33:20 pm »

While we wait for the Astros to start vaunting in the 7th, I have a question. My wife pointed out last night the the American flag on the jerseys is backwards. Why is this? I’ve never noticed but now that she’s pointed it out that’s all I see.

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doyce7 · « **Reply #54 on:** July 04, 2018, 08:33:21 pm »

I really appreciate choo bunting there

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HudsonHawk · « **Reply #55 on:** July 04, 2018, 08:37:08 pm »

Quote from: TerryPuhl21 on July 04, 2018, 08:33:20 pm

While we wait for the Astros to start vaunting in the 7th, I have a question. My wife pointed out last night the the American flag on the jerseys is backwards. Why is this? I’ve never noticed but now that she’s pointed it out that’s all I see.

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Tell her to turn the flag over and look at the other side. The blue field always towards the "forward"

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #56 on:** July 04, 2018, 08:37:51 pm »

T7:

Leclerc on the mound...

Bregman pops out F6 on the first pitch
Altuve pops out F3
Gurriel pops out F2 on the first pitch

That was easy

4-4 still

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #57 on:** July 04, 2018, 08:41:42 pm »

Quote from: austro on July 04, 2018, 08:00:13 pm

He's looked pretty weird for a while now.

Yes, he really has.

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #58 on:** July 04, 2018, 08:45:58 pm »

Quote from: TerryPuhl21 on July 04, 2018, 08:33:20 pm

While we wait for the Astros to start vaunting in the 7th, I have a question. My wife pointed out last night the the American flag on the jerseys is backwards. Why is this? I’ve never noticed but now that she’s pointed it out that’s all I see.

Think of it as the backside of the flag.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #59 on:** July 04, 2018, 08:48:31 pm »

B7:

McHugh in...

Profar flies out F9
Odor...full count...pops out F4 on a basket catch by Altuve...wind really making it tough
Chirinos strikes out swinging

4-4

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #60 on:** July 04, 2018, 08:48:51 pm »

McHugh is the man. So glad he is on this team. Now lets get some runs for his effort.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #61 on:** July 04, 2018, 08:55:16 pm »

T8:

Diekman in...

Gattis grounds out 6-3 from the outfield grass
Reddick singles to LF
Marwin grounds into 6-4-3 double play

4-4

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #62 on:** July 04, 2018, 09:03:41 pm »

B8:

Gallo lines out to CF
Guzman another shiftfuck single to 3B...hit it pretty hard this time though
Rua pinch runs for Guzman
Deshields bunts, McHugh off the mound to field it, Rua to 2B
Choo flies out F8

To the 9th...tied at 4

astrojo · « **Reply #63 on:** July 04, 2018, 09:04:15 pm »

Need some runs, boys!

MusicMan · « **Reply #64 on:** July 04, 2018, 09:10:49 pm »

Springer looks like he’s at the end of his rope.

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HudsonHawk · « **Reply #65 on:** July 04, 2018, 09:10:49 pm »

T9:

Kela in for the Rangers...

Federowicz...full count...lines out to LF
Kemp grounds out 4-3
Springer lines out to RF as Mazara crashes into the wall...poor boy can't buy a hit

4-4

hostros7 · « **Reply #66 on:** July 04, 2018, 09:11:11 pm »

Springer did exactly as he should with them pumping fastballs away but still can’t catch a break.

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austro · « **Reply #67 on:** July 04, 2018, 09:11:57 pm »

Quote from: HudsonHawk on July 04, 2018, 09:10:49 pm

Springer lines out to RF as Mazara crashes into the wall...poor boy can't buy a hit

Yeah, but at least now he's hitting it. I think he may be on his way back.

hostros7 · « **Reply #68 on:** July 04, 2018, 09:15:35 pm »

Quote from: austro on July 04, 2018, 09:11:57 pm

Yeah, but at least now he's hitting it. I think he may be on his way back.

He’ll be back, but the swing was similar to the one he put on the robbed homer last week and he’s still scuffling.

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austro · « **Reply #69 on:** July 04, 2018, 09:15:52 pm »

I realize that was difficult because of all the other circumstances, but Fedo really ought to make that catch.

hostros7 · « **Reply #70 on:** July 04, 2018, 09:16:32 pm »

This game seems to be on pace to set the record for foul pop ups, even if I have no idea what that might be.

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austro · « **Reply #71 on:** July 04, 2018, 09:17:26 pm »

Fuck off, Bannister.

Just felt like that needed to be said.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #72 on:** July 04, 2018, 09:19:18 pm »

B9:

Andrus pops up behind the plate, and Federowicz drops it...E2 and Andrus gets another swing, and pops out F5
Mazara...0-2...1-2...grounds out 5-3 at SS in the shift
Profar flies out F8

Extra baseball!

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #73 on:** July 04, 2018, 09:20:15 pm »

Quote from: austro on July 04, 2018, 09:17:26 pm

Fuck off, Bannister.

Just felt like that needed to be said.

Banister. One "N".

hostros7 · « **Reply #74 on:** July 04, 2018, 09:21:14 pm »

The popular usage and understanding of term “clean food” irks me.

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austro · « **Reply #75 on:** July 04, 2018, 09:23:06 pm »

Quote from: HudsonHawk on July 04, 2018, 09:20:15 pm

Banister. One "N".

Wow, you're right, and I'm mistaken. That makes him even more irksome than before.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #76 on:** July 04, 2018, 09:23:36 pm »

Quote from: hostros7 on July 04, 2018, 09:21:14 pm

The popular usage and understanding of term “clean food” irks me.

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I assume the term means the opposite of "dirty food". What other usage is there?

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #77 on:** July 04, 2018, 09:27:38 pm »

Now Altuve has to try to take a bag here

jbm · « **Reply #78 on:** July 04, 2018, 09:29:57 pm »

Hope Yuli is OK. Can’t afford anymore injuries.

austro · « **Reply #79 on:** July 04, 2018, 09:30:23 pm »

Ouch! Fucking goofball Rangers.

hostros7 · « **Reply #80 on:** July 04, 2018, 09:30:34 pm »

Quote from: HudsonHawk on July 04, 2018, 09:23:36 pm

I assume the term means the opposite of "dirty food". What other usage is there?

Panera, whose ad inspired my comment, and others use it to imply that food is healthy. So, for example, if you eat unwashed lettuce and chicken it’s still “eating clean.”

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Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #81 on:** July 04, 2018, 09:31:10 pm »

Quote from: HudsonHawk on July 04, 2018, 09:23:36 pm

I assume the term means the opposite of "dirty food". What other usage is there?

It's Marketing terminology for non GMO ingredients and shit like that. It's just another way to reach a new target market without alienating the people who just want their shirt fresh and tasty.

jbm · « **Reply #82 on:** July 04, 2018, 09:31:47 pm »

This pitcher is fucking up. Make him pay.

austro · « **Reply #83 on:** July 04, 2018, 09:32:19 pm »

Sweet! Fuck off, Rangers!

austro · « **Reply #84 on:** July 04, 2018, 09:34:49 pm »

Poifect.

Ok, Marwin. Make them pay for the disrespect.

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #85 on:** July 04, 2018, 09:35:30 pm »

One of my favorite routines/rants of the great Bill Hicks was the one where he implored people in marketing to kill themselves.

austro · « **Reply #86 on:** July 04, 2018, 09:35:46 pm »

Who's got the bottom of the 10th? Giles?

jbm · « **Reply #87 on:** July 04, 2018, 09:36:38 pm »

Quote from: austro on July 04, 2018, 09:35:46 pm

Who's got the bottom of the 10th? Giles?

Him and Sipp were warming, but I assume Giles.

hostros7 · « **Reply #88 on:** July 04, 2018, 09:37:07 pm »

Quote from: Sphinx Drummond on July 04, 2018, 09:35:30 pm

One of my favorite routines/rants of the great Bill Hicks was the one where he implored people in marketing to kill themselves.

This sentiment is fashionably packaged for mass consumption by the simple, yet straightforward “KYS.”

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HudsonHawk · « **Reply #89 on:** July 04, 2018, 09:40:38 pm »

T10:

Martin (who was optioned to AAA yesterday morning and re-called last night) in for the Rangers...

Bregman grounds out 6-3
Altuve singles up the middle
Gurriel...0-2...hit by pitch on the forearm...trainers out...should stay in the game...Altuve to 2B
Gattis...Pickoff attempt at 2B goes into CF...Altuve to 3B, Gurriel to 2B...infield now has to come in...lines to CF, Altuve tags and scores and Gurriel to 3B on the sac fly
Reddick intentionally walked
Reddick steals 2B with no throw
Marwin...3-0...intentionally walked now to fill the bags
Federowicz...0-2...1-2...2-2...flies out F9

Astros take a 5-4 lead

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #90 on:** July 04, 2018, 09:41:42 pm »

Quote from: hostros7 on July 04, 2018, 09:30:34 pm

Panera, whose ad inspired my comment, and others use it to imply that food is healthy. So, for example, if you eat unwashed lettuce and chicken it’s still “eating clean.”

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Sorry, I don't eat dirty food...no matter "clean" Panera thinks it is.

austro · « **Reply #91 on:** July 04, 2018, 09:44:40 pm »

A straightforward 1-2-3 would do wonders for my outlook on life.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #92 on:** July 04, 2018, 09:46:35 pm »

Strike zone expanding a little here in extra frames

hostros7 · « **Reply #93 on:** July 04, 2018, 09:48:14 pm »

Quote from: austro on July 04, 2018, 09:44:40 pm

A straightforward 1-2-3 would do wonders for my outlook on life.

A win would be sufficiently pleasing for me.

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hostros7 · « **Reply #94 on:** July 04, 2018, 09:48:48 pm »

There it is! Nice come from behind win.

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HudsonHawk · « **Reply #95 on:** July 04, 2018, 09:48:50 pm »

B10:

Giles will try to close it out for the Astros...Marisnick to CF, Springer to RF, Reddick to LF

Odor flies out F8
Chirinos...0-2...strikes out swinging, blocked by Federowicz who throws to 1B to complete the putout
Gallo...0-2...strikes out swinging!

Astros win!

5-4 in 10 innings is your final

austro · « **Reply #96 on:** July 04, 2018, 09:49:00 pm »

Sweet! I will sleep well tonight.

subnuclear · « **Reply #97 on:** July 04, 2018, 09:49:12 pm »

Quote from: hostros7 on July 04, 2018, 09:30:34 pm

Panera, whose ad inspired my comment, and others use it to imply that food is healthy. So, for example, if you eat unwashed lettuce and chicken it’s still “eating clean.”

"Eat Clean and Lift" is a motto I saw used by bodybuilders/powerlifters several years ago. I'm not sure Panera means it in the same way.

jbm · « **Reply #98 on:** July 04, 2018, 09:49:44 pm »

Another nice win. Needed those after those efforts in TB.

JimR · « **Reply #99 on:** July 04, 2018, 11:55:25 pm »

Giles was good.

BudGirl · « **Reply #100 on:** July 05, 2018, 07:26:55 am »

Quote from: hostros7 on July 04, 2018, 08:19:09 pm

Eschenfelder’s voice intonation on that soft Fede looper was the announcer equivalent of all the yokels’ shouts of anticipation every time a ball is hit in the air out of the infield at MMPUS.

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Perfect description. I hate that.

JimR · « **Reply #101 on:** July 05, 2018, 08:33:34 am »

Quote from: BudGirl on July 05, 2018, 07:26:55 am

Perfect description. I hate that.

Sparks and Ford have no clue how deep a ball is going.

BudGirl · « **Reply #102 on:** July 05, 2018, 09:59:37 am »

Quote from: JimR on July 05, 2018, 08:33:34 am

Sparks and Ford have no clue how deep a ball is going.

I haven't noticed it so much with them, but that is because I usually watch the games on the telly rather than listen on the radio. But I think it did take a while to call Reddick's HR Tuesday night.

Either way, it drives me nuts. All you have to do is watch the outfielder - they'll let you know if they are going to have a chance at catching it.

JimR · « **Reply #103 on:** July 05, 2018, 10:33:18 am »

Quote from: BudGirl on July 05, 2018, 09:59:37 am

I haven't noticed it so much with them, but that is because I usually watch the games on the telly rather than listen on the radio. But I think it did take a while to call Reddick's HR Tuesday night.

Either way, it drives me nuts. All you have to do is watch the outfielder - they'll let you know if they are going to have a chance at catching it.

I noticed it watching videos and highlights of the postseason and WS. Like you, I seldom listen to an Astros game on the radio.