Author Topic: Angels @ Astros, August 31, 2018 (Read 9804 times)

HudsonHawk · « **on:** August 31, 2018, 07:30:45 pm »

Astros go meekly in the first:

Springer strikes out
Bregman strikes out
Altuve strikes out

No score after one.

austro · « **Reply #1 on:** August 31, 2018, 07:33:14 pm »

Damn batter's eye.

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #2 on:** August 31, 2018, 07:35:01 pm »

"Strike" 3 to Altuve was an inch off the plate.

And he never swung the bat. Which in his case may be taken as 'at least he wasn't hacking.'

Or he's in a slump.

Lefty · « **Reply #3 on:** August 31, 2018, 07:35:47 pm »

I like Framber.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #4 on:** August 31, 2018, 07:37:02 pm »

Quote from: Astros Fan in Big D on August 31, 2018, 07:35:01 pm

"Strike" 3 to Altuve was an inch off the plate.

And he never swung the bat. Which in his case may be taken as 'at least he wasn't hacking.'

Or he's in a slump.

He went 2 for 4 yesterday, didn’t strike out.

Lefty · « **Reply #5 on:** August 31, 2018, 07:38:39 pm »

Quote from: HudsonHawk on August 31, 2018, 07:37:02 pm

He went 2 for 4 yesterday, didn’t strike out.

Hell of a slump.

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #6 on:** August 31, 2018, 07:40:50 pm »

To Preston's point, maybe Correa should give up taking hittable pitches.

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #7 on:** August 31, 2018, 07:41:22 pm »

Quote from: HudsonHawk on August 31, 2018, 07:37:02 pm

He went 2 for 4 yesterday, didn’t strike out.

please adjust sarc meters

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #8 on:** August 31, 2018, 07:42:11 pm »

Five batters in the Astros make contact. Baby steps.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #9 on:** August 31, 2018, 07:43:13 pm »

Quote from: Astros Fan in Big D on August 31, 2018, 07:40:50 pm

To Preston's point, maybe Correa should give up taking hittable pitches.

He’s a deer in the headlights. Looks terrified up there.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #10 on:** August 31, 2018, 07:44:37 pm »

I am so tired of every hitter taking meatballs right down the middle.

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #11 on:** August 31, 2018, 07:45:23 pm »

Quote from: HudsonHawk on August 31, 2018, 07:43:13 pm

He’s a deer in the headlights. Looks terrified up there.

He ain't right.

My guess would be his back won't let him unleash.

I also wonder if he picks up the rotation of the ball way late.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #12 on:** August 31, 2018, 07:46:36 pm »

This team strikes out a ton because they refuse to swing at hittable pitches and flail at garbage. That’s the book. Why are they the only team in the league to not see this?

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #13 on:** August 31, 2018, 07:46:54 pm »

Quote from: Astros Fan in Big D on August 31, 2018, 07:45:23 pm

He ain't right.

My guess would be his back won't let him unleash.

I also wonder if he picks up the rotation of the ball way late.

Then he needs to be on the DL.

Texifornia · « **Reply #14 on:** August 31, 2018, 07:48:11 pm »

The offensive offslaught continues. AKA: "The Devauntening"

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #15 on:** August 31, 2018, 07:49:43 pm »

Quote from: HudsonHawk on August 31, 2018, 07:46:54 pm

Then he needs to be on the DL.

If that's the case, then I agree 100%.

I'm convinced we're not going to see the real Correa until next spring.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #16 on:** August 31, 2018, 07:50:45 pm »

Quote from: Astros Fan in Big D on August 31, 2018, 07:49:43 pm

If that's the case, then I agree 100%.

I'm convinced we're not going to see the real Correa until next spring.

Perhaps not. But they can’t win with this Correa hitting cleanup.

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #17 on:** August 31, 2018, 07:53:45 pm »

Somebody please reintroduce Framber to the strike zone.

austro · « **Reply #18 on:** August 31, 2018, 07:54:50 pm »

Damn it, throw strikes!

Lefty · « **Reply #19 on:** August 31, 2018, 07:55:29 pm »

Quote from: HudsonHawk on August 31, 2018, 07:46:36 pm

This team strikes out a ton because they refuse to swing at hittable pitches and flail at garbage. That’s the book.

Why some of these guys are ever thrown strikes escapes me.

austro · « **Reply #20 on:** August 31, 2018, 07:58:24 pm »

It's going to be another 5-inning night for Valdez. At best. Good job on the DP, though.

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #21 on:** August 31, 2018, 07:59:34 pm »

Hey Angels, that's OUR play!!

Lefty · « **Reply #22 on:** August 31, 2018, 08:01:02 pm »

Quote from: austro on August 31, 2018, 07:58:24 pm

It's going to be another 5-inning night for Valdez. At best. Good job on the DP, though.

5 is all they're asking from him.

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #23 on:** August 31, 2018, 08:01:31 pm »

Quote from: austro on August 31, 2018, 07:58:24 pm

It's going to be another 5-inning night for Valdez. At best. Good job on the DP, though.

I doubt they were expecting anything more than that.

Just as I wasn't expecting Josh to swing at the first pitch meatball.

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #24 on:** August 31, 2018, 08:02:50 pm »

Jesu Cristo.

Machete tambien.

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #25 on:** August 31, 2018, 08:03:25 pm »

Where exactly do you want your fastball, Maldonado?

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #26 on:** August 31, 2018, 08:03:52 pm »

Ok, so you wanted it a little higher in the zone.

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #27 on:** August 31, 2018, 08:08:26 pm »

Nice, nice job of battling in that AB by Springer.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #28 on:** August 31, 2018, 08:08:57 pm »

Bregman has become a pop up factory.

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #29 on:** August 31, 2018, 08:09:31 pm »

Barria is starting to throw some very hittable pitches.

austro · « **Reply #30 on:** August 31, 2018, 08:09:52 pm »

If Bregman is heading into a funk, we are truly fucked.

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #31 on:** August 31, 2018, 08:10:22 pm »

Time to capitalize.

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #32 on:** August 31, 2018, 08:10:34 pm »

Strike 1 to Altuve also not a strike.

Texifornia · « **Reply #33 on:** August 31, 2018, 08:12:32 pm »

Quote from: Astros Fan in Big D on August 31, 2018, 08:10:34 pm

Strike 1 to Altuve also not a strike.

So ready for Robo-ump.

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #34 on:** August 31, 2018, 08:12:55 pm »

Quote from: HudsonHawk on August 31, 2018, 08:08:57 pm

Bregman has become a pop up factory.

No kidding. Frustrating as hell.

He threw a fat first pitch slider to Springer too.

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #35 on:** August 31, 2018, 08:15:24 pm »

So AJ got tossed.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #36 on:** August 31, 2018, 08:16:20 pm »

Hinch tossed

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #37 on:** August 31, 2018, 08:17:52 pm »

Robo umps would have kept their cool.

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #38 on:** August 31, 2018, 08:18:55 pm »

Nice frame there by Framber.

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #39 on:** August 31, 2018, 08:21:52 pm »

Quote from: HudsonHawk on August 31, 2018, 08:16:20 pm

Hinch tossed

I wonder if Jose was chirping and Hinch ran interference.

Texifornia · « **Reply #40 on:** August 31, 2018, 08:22:15 pm »

Hinch: I'd like to inquire as to the methodology you employed to secure your current employment as a Major League umpire. My curiosity stems from the obvious reality that you are very bad at umpiring.

Umpire: That hurts my feelings.

Hinch: Understandable, nevertheless the question remains. Were sexual or monetary favors involved?

Umpire: Now I feel very bad and you have to go away.

Or something like that.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #41 on:** August 31, 2018, 08:22:44 pm »

Quote from: Astros Fan in Big D on August 31, 2018, 08:21:52 pm

I wonder if Jose was chirping and Hinch ran interference.

Jose told Cooper his belt didn’t match his shoes.

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #42 on:** August 31, 2018, 08:23:21 pm »

Ejecting AJ was a chicken shit maneuver .

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #43 on:** August 31, 2018, 08:23:42 pm »

And there it is.

FUCK THAT UMP.

Stares down Altuve after he makes the strike call then walks out on the field barking after Altuve.

What a bush league move.

hostros7 · « **Reply #44 on:** August 31, 2018, 08:24:11 pm »

Quote from: Lefty on August 31, 2018, 07:35:47 pm

I like Framber.

He reminds me a little bit of Wandy

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hostros7 · « **Reply #45 on:** August 31, 2018, 08:24:37 pm »

Quote from: Astros Fan in Big D on August 31, 2018, 08:23:42 pm

And there it is.

FUCK THAT UMP.

Stares down Altuve after he makes the strike call then walks out on the field barking after Altuve.

What a bush league move.

Aka, the ump show

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Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #46 on:** August 31, 2018, 08:25:15 pm »

Where's Mark?

I think we need his brand of eloquent profanity to describe the shenanigans leading up to that ejection.

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #47 on:** August 31, 2018, 08:30:54 pm »

Marwin, we really don't have the depth to handle a player ejection.

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #48 on:** August 31, 2018, 08:32:10 pm »

Marwin begging to be ejected.

Sitting on the top step, home plate side barking.

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #49 on:** August 31, 2018, 08:32:33 pm »

This is one of the most unprofessional displays of a MLB home plate umpire I ever seen.

hostros7 · « **Reply #50 on:** August 31, 2018, 08:33:29 pm »

Donaldson is headed to the tribe

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HudsonHawk · « **Reply #51 on:** August 31, 2018, 08:34:12 pm »

Yuli...1 for his last 16.

austro · « **Reply #52 on:** August 31, 2018, 08:35:19 pm »

Quote from: hostros7 on August 31, 2018, 08:33:29 pm

Donaldson is headed to the tribe

Interesting. Will Baez move to 2B?

austro · « **Reply #53 on:** August 31, 2018, 08:35:42 pm »

Quote from: HudsonHawk on August 31, 2018, 08:34:12 pm

Yuli...1 for his last 16.

That's just about the same average as Correa.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #54 on:** August 31, 2018, 08:39:13 pm »

Quote from: austro on August 31, 2018, 08:35:42 pm

That's just about the same average as Correa.

In the month of August, Springer, Altuve, Correa, and Gurriel have combined for five home runs.

MRaup · « **Reply #55 on:** August 31, 2018, 08:40:20 pm »

My apologies, I was making dinner and missed the the nonsense.

Just rewound the DVR to review everything that I missed, and Jesus Christ, Cooper's strike zone has been horrendous all night, and his fat ass chest puffing is pretty much vintage Joe West, which is not a compliment.

I suspect AJ wasn't leaving until he got tossed, and good for him. If this butt plug is going to make himself the show, get the fans really on him.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #56 on:** August 31, 2018, 08:47:38 pm »

Well, Framber ain’t been the problem tonight.

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #57 on:** August 31, 2018, 08:48:35 pm »

Quote from: HudsonHawk on August 31, 2018, 08:47:38 pm

Well, Framber ain’t been the problem tonight.

I think he’s good for another inning.

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #58 on:** August 31, 2018, 08:49:45 pm »

Josh was ready for that one. Just missed it.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #59 on:** August 31, 2018, 08:50:24 pm »

Quote from: Sphinx Drummond on August 31, 2018, 08:48:35 pm

I think he’s good for another inning.

Nah, top of the order due up...third time through....do t imagine he will.

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #60 on:** August 31, 2018, 08:55:13 pm »

Harmless fly ball after harmless fly ball.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #61 on:** August 31, 2018, 08:55:44 pm »

Shows what I know.

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #62 on:** August 31, 2018, 08:56:09 pm »

Framber for at least 1 more batter.

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #63 on:** August 31, 2018, 08:56:36 pm »

The damn batter's eye.

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #64 on:** August 31, 2018, 08:57:06 pm »

Pitches 1 and 3 have been strikes at various times tonight.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #65 on:** August 31, 2018, 08:57:22 pm »

Quote from: Astros Fan in Big D on August 31, 2018, 08:56:09 pm

Framber for at least 1 more batter.

Who he walks on four pitches.

Valdez out.

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #66 on:** August 31, 2018, 08:59:05 pm »

Quote from: HudsonHawk on August 31, 2018, 08:57:22 pm

Who he walks on four pitches.

Valdez out.

So technically you were right. Framber leaves after 5 IP.

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #67 on:** August 31, 2018, 08:59:14 pm »

Fuck this umpire and his morphing nebulous zone.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #68 on:** August 31, 2018, 09:00:05 pm »

Quote from: HudsonHawk on August 31, 2018, 08:57:22 pm

Who he walks on four pitches.

Valdez out.

Who then goes to 2B before the next pitch.

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #69 on:** August 31, 2018, 09:00:12 pm »

Well that was unfortunate.

austro · « **Reply #70 on:** August 31, 2018, 09:00:30 pm »

God damn it, we're going to give this one away too.

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #71 on:** August 31, 2018, 09:02:26 pm »

Quote from: austro on August 31, 2018, 09:00:30 pm

God damn it, we're going to give this one away too.

That's exactly what's transpiring.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #72 on:** August 31, 2018, 09:03:24 pm »

Walk, TE1, single...Angels with runners on the corners, nobody out for Trout...

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #73 on:** August 31, 2018, 09:03:57 pm »

Great.

1st and 3rd, no out, and Trout at the plate.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #74 on:** August 31, 2018, 09:04:04 pm »

1-0 Angels

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #75 on:** August 31, 2018, 09:05:01 pm »

Quote from: HudsonHawk on August 31, 2018, 09:04:04 pm

1-0 Angels

Insurmountable.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #76 on:** August 31, 2018, 09:06:08 pm »

Quote from: Astros Fan in Big D on August 31, 2018, 09:05:01 pm

Insurmountable.

It is when your 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, and 9 hittters are in a huge funk.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #77 on:** August 31, 2018, 09:07:00 pm »

Fuck. 3-0 Angels

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #78 on:** August 31, 2018, 09:08:15 pm »

McHugh asks himself "What would Will Harris do?"

Yep, lets hang a slider.

austro · « **Reply #79 on:** August 31, 2018, 09:08:16 pm »

Fucking shit. This is very depressing. And I"m tired of Simmons bending us over. They can walk him for the rest of the season as far as I'm concerned.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #80 on:** August 31, 2018, 09:08:36 pm »

I have no fucking clue what’s a strike tonight.

MRaup · « **Reply #81 on:** August 31, 2018, 09:09:01 pm »

Fucking embarrassing.

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #82 on:** August 31, 2018, 09:11:17 pm »

Quote from: austro on August 31, 2018, 09:08:16 pm

Fucking shit. This is very depressing. And I"m tired of Simmons bending us over. They can walk him for the rest of the season as far as I'm concerned.

I wish we had a slick fielding shortstop that can also hit.

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #83 on:** August 31, 2018, 09:12:22 pm »

Quote from: HudsonHawk on August 31, 2018, 09:08:36 pm

I have no fucking clue what’s a strike tonight.

If he stares down the batter, it's a strike.

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #84 on:** August 31, 2018, 09:13:52 pm »

Eleven outs left.

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #85 on:** August 31, 2018, 09:14:27 pm »

The replay of Altuve's second AB makes it clear he was gonna call a strike and stick his chest out no matter what.

Unprofessional to the nth degree.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #86 on:** August 31, 2018, 09:15:44 pm »

Fuck. The Astros’ refusal to swing is mind boggling.

austro · « **Reply #87 on:** August 31, 2018, 09:16:28 pm »

Quote from: HudsonHawk on August 31, 2018, 09:15:44 pm

Fuck. The Astros’ refusal to swing is mind boggling.

It's because the other guys are throwing strikes. We'll start swinging when they start missing the zone.

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #88 on:** August 31, 2018, 09:21:30 pm »

Quote from: HudsonHawk on August 31, 2018, 09:15:44 pm

Fuck. The Astros’ refusal to swing is mind boggling.

I'm not a headhunter when it comes to coaching staffs, so don't think I'm trying to get the hitting coach fired.

But...

Doesn't some of this fall at his feet, if nothing else than there's a mess and it needs to be fixed?

Maybe the gameplan comes from the analytics folks, but good grief the 1st time through the lineup it was first pitch meatball after 1st pitch meatball. Later in the counts weak contact for fly balls.

And God forbid there's a runner on 1st with less than 2 outs.

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #89 on:** August 31, 2018, 09:22:04 pm »

These are the kind of games that make me feel like a sap for sticking them out to the bitter end when almost any alternative option would be more pleasurable.

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #90 on:** August 31, 2018, 09:25:17 pm »

McHugh strikes out the side.

An inning too late.

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #91 on:** August 31, 2018, 09:31:53 pm »

The fans in the stands are so bummed out they can only muster a half-hearted "Let's go Astros" chant.

austro · « **Reply #92 on:** August 31, 2018, 09:34:22 pm »

There we go, that GIDP is what we needed to make the evening complete.

austro · « **Reply #93 on:** August 31, 2018, 09:42:00 pm »

No help from the Sea Hags tonight: Leake shelled for 5 in the 1st inning.

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #94 on:** August 31, 2018, 09:45:43 pm »

Cam Maybin is who he is.

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #95 on:** August 31, 2018, 09:48:26 pm »

Kemp with a double.

2nd/3rd, no out for the top of the order.

hostros7 · « **Reply #96 on:** August 31, 2018, 09:50:09 pm »

George took a hack at a good pitch to hit on the first pitch, and the HPU fucks him on a strike 2 call off the plate on the second pitch.

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hostros7 · « **Reply #97 on:** August 31, 2018, 09:51:14 pm »

As a name, Buttrey really gives you gold star nickname material.

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MRaup · « **Reply #98 on:** August 31, 2018, 09:51:52 pm »

Quote from: hostros7 on August 31, 2018, 09:50:09 pm

George took a hack at a good pitch to hit on the first pitch, and the HPU fucks him on a strike 2 call off the plate on the second pitch.

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And Springer is tardy on a belt high fastball for the punchout.

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #99 on:** August 31, 2018, 09:53:30 pm »

Juiced, 1 out for Altuve.

hostros7 · « **Reply #100 on:** August 31, 2018, 09:53:42 pm »

Not to be a pessimist, but I’d prefer that Alex not set the DP table right now.

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Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #101 on:** August 31, 2018, 09:56:17 pm »

One hundo from the Butto.

MRaup · « **Reply #102 on:** August 31, 2018, 09:56:26 pm »

Altuve is fucking lost right now. Jesus that was pathetic.

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #103 on:** August 31, 2018, 09:56:41 pm »

Quote from: hostros7 on August 31, 2018, 09:53:42 pm

Not to be a pessimist, but I’d prefer that Alex not set the DP table right now.

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Not to worry.

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #104 on:** August 31, 2018, 09:57:05 pm »

There is no way Correa is doing anything with this heat.

austro · « **Reply #105 on:** August 31, 2018, 09:57:16 pm »

How utterly predictable.

MRaup · « **Reply #106 on:** August 31, 2018, 09:57:46 pm »

Quote from: austro on August 31, 2018, 09:57:16 pm

How utterly predictable.

Two spinning sliders for strikes.

hostros7 · « **Reply #107 on:** August 31, 2018, 09:57:50 pm »

Altuve’s take/swing decision mechanism is malfunctioning.

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DVauthrin · « **Reply #108 on:** August 31, 2018, 09:59:41 pm »

If Correa doesn’t want to swing the bat, he needs to be dropped in the order or given some time to clear his head. It’s like he’s going up there with the mindset of only swinging when absolutely necessary.

DVauthrin · « **Reply #109 on:** August 31, 2018, 10:01:08 pm »

Quote from: MRaup on August 31, 2018, 09:57:46 pm

Two spinning sliders for strikes.

The Astros hitting philosophy is very messed up right now. Take get me over strike one to swing at crap out of the zone on pitch two.

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #110 on:** August 31, 2018, 10:01:15 pm »

Anger.

Much anger.

MRaup · « **Reply #111 on:** August 31, 2018, 10:01:39 pm »

Second and third and nobody out with the top of the order up.

Didn't even scratch one fucking run.

No meat in this order, straight tofu.

Tom Servo · « **Reply #112 on:** August 31, 2018, 10:02:49 pm »

Quote from: MRaup on August 31, 2018, 10:01:39 pm

Second and third and nobody out with the top of the order up.

Didn't even scratch one fucking run.

No meat in this order, straight tofu.

Blum made the point the the top of the order needed to step up when it was 2nd and 3rd and no out. They didn't.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #113 on:** August 31, 2018, 10:04:38 pm »

Correa needs to go back on the DL. He’s s fucking anchor right now.

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #114 on:** August 31, 2018, 10:04:45 pm »

Quote from: MRaup on August 31, 2018, 10:01:39 pm

Second and third and nobody out with the top of the order up.

Didn't even scratch one fucking run.

No meat in this order, straight tofu.

2 strikeouts and a popup in foul territory, well short of 1B.

Pathetic.

Aussie Astro · « **Reply #115 on:** August 31, 2018, 10:05:30 pm »

Quote from: Astros Fan in Big D on August 31, 2018, 10:01:15 pm

Anger.

Much anger.

I haven't progressed to anger yet, still stuck in shock/denial...

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #116 on:** August 31, 2018, 10:05:46 pm »

And the Angels are about to tack on more runs.

So there's that.

JimR · « **Reply #117 on:** August 31, 2018, 10:06:40 pm »

Was Correa’s popup a strike or ball four?

DVauthrin · « **Reply #118 on:** August 31, 2018, 10:06:49 pm »

Quote from: HudsonHawk on August 31, 2018, 10:04:38 pm

Correa needs to go back on the DL. He’s s fucking anchor right now.

It’s like he doesn’t want to hit. His first at bat tonight he drew a walk without swinging at any of the eight pitches.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #119 on:** August 31, 2018, 10:07:26 pm »

Quote from: JimR on August 31, 2018, 10:06:40 pm

Was Correa’s popup a strike or ball four?

According to Game cast it was a fastball right down the middle

Yep, jut saw the replay. It was a cookie right down the pipe.

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #120 on:** August 31, 2018, 10:10:39 pm »

Quote from: HudsonHawk on August 31, 2018, 10:07:26 pm

According to Game cast it was a fastball right down the middle

Top/inside of the middle rectangle on the strike zone thing.

97 mph.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #121 on:** August 31, 2018, 10:11:05 pm »

Hey, the Angels put a ball in play with the bases loaded. No fair.

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #122 on:** August 31, 2018, 10:12:07 pm »

Quote from: DVauthrin on August 31, 2018, 10:06:49 pm

It’s like he doesn’t want to hit. His first at bat tonight he drew a walk without swinging at any of the eight pitches.

He acts like a lot of things hurt.

Noticed it when they threw to second and he dove back in the early innings.

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #123 on:** August 31, 2018, 10:13:36 pm »

Quote from: Sphinx Drummond on August 31, 2018, 09:45:43 pm

Cam Maybin is who he is.

Nope.

DVauthrin · « **Reply #124 on:** August 31, 2018, 10:15:48 pm »

Quote from: Astros Fan in Big D on August 31, 2018, 10:12:07 pm

He acts like a lot of things hurt.

Noticed it when they threw to second and he dove back in the early innings.

His back still bothering him would certainly explain him being so passive at the plate. But if that’s the case, he needs to go back on the DL.

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #125 on:** August 31, 2018, 10:16:46 pm »

Quote from: DVauthrin on August 31, 2018, 10:15:48 pm

His back still bothering him would certainly explain him being so passive at the plate. But if that’s the case, he needs to go back on the DL.

HH and I will add your name to our petition.

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #126 on:** August 31, 2018, 10:18:14 pm »

Time to shit or get off the pot.

JimR · « **Reply #127 on:** August 31, 2018, 10:18:51 pm »

Altuve last two games 7 Ks

Can’t wait for outlawscotty to tell me how pure that is.

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #128 on:** August 31, 2018, 10:19:31 pm »

Quote from: JimR on August 31, 2018, 10:18:51 pm

Altuve last two games 7 Ks

Can’t wait for outlawscotty to tell me how pure that is.

Its pure something.

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #129 on:** August 31, 2018, 10:21:41 pm »

Quote from: Astros Fan in Big D on August 31, 2018, 10:19:31 pm

Its pure something.

To be fair he has had 9 hits in two games before. Sample size being what it is and all.

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #130 on:** August 31, 2018, 10:22:40 pm »

I don't know why I hoped for anything different.

MRaup · « **Reply #131 on:** August 31, 2018, 10:25:04 pm »

Cooper is fucking terrible behind the plate. Amazingly inconsistent.

JimR · « **Reply #132 on:** August 31, 2018, 10:25:20 pm »

Quote from: Sphinx Drummond on August 31, 2018, 10:21:41 pm

To be fair he has had 9 hits in two games before. Sample size being what it is and all.

Which matters not at fucking all tonight or last night.

I fucking cannot stand the “but he is hitting .326” shit. What did he do with the bases loaded and one out tonight?

Stuff that “to be fair” shit.

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #133 on:** August 31, 2018, 10:25:56 pm »

This ump is consistent in that he is calling a shitty zone.

Yuli swings at ball 5 and gets on anyway.

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #134 on:** August 31, 2018, 10:27:19 pm »

Josh watches 92 mph down the middle for a strike and waves at a splitter off the plate.

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #135 on:** August 31, 2018, 10:29:28 pm »

Quote from: JimR on August 31, 2018, 10:25:20 pm

Which matters not at fucking all tonight or last night.

I fucking cannot stand the “but he is hitting .326” shit. What did he do with the bases loaded and one out tonight?

Stuff that “to be fair” shit.

Okay... Just don't let it stress you out too much, Jim. Or as you have often told me, chill.

MRaup · « **Reply #136 on:** August 31, 2018, 10:29:47 pm »

Absolutely pathetic 2 games to a bad baseball team that had dropped 7 of 8 coming in to the series.

Ty in Tampa · « **Reply #137 on:** August 31, 2018, 10:30:43 pm »

How many times has this team been shut out this season?

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #138 on:** August 31, 2018, 10:31:14 pm »

The Angels lost 7 of 8 coming into this series.

In 18 innings the Astros have scored 2 runs.

Snuffy · « **Reply #139 on:** August 31, 2018, 10:40:48 pm »

Quote from: Ty in Tampa on August 31, 2018, 10:30:43 pm

How many times has this team been shut out this season?

11, according to this site, unlikely to include tonight's game.

https://www.statspros.com/mlb-team-shutouts/

PS: Were the BB to Bregman in the 8th and White in the 9th "effectively" intentional?
No one else is much of a threat right now.

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #140 on:** September 01, 2018, 08:39:43 am »

Quote from: Snuffy on August 31, 2018, 10:40:48 pm

11, according to this site, unlikely to include tonight's game.

https://www.statspros.com/mlb-team-shutouts/

PS: Were the BB to Bregman in the 8th and White in the 9th "effectively" intentional?
No one else is much of a threat right now.

If you mean unintentional intentional, White definitely not (leadoff), Bregman maybe.

JimR · « **Reply #141 on:** September 01, 2018, 08:50:58 am »

Quote from: MRaup on August 31, 2018, 10:29:47 pm

Absolutely pathetic 2 games to a bad baseball team that had dropped 7 of 8 coming in to the series.

There lineup has some hitters with Upton back, but those pitchers? Shut out in 17 of 18 innings? I was hoping we would pick up Ruth and Gehrig at the deadline. Altuve and Correa are helpless, and Yuli is not much better. That is a lot of offense to be missing.

Snuffy · « **Reply #142 on:** September 01, 2018, 09:08:44 am »

Quote from: JimR on September 01, 2018, 08:50:58 am

There lineup has some hitters with Upton back, but those pitchers? Shut out in 17 of 18 innings? I was hoping we would pick up Ruth and Gehrig at the deadline. Altuve and Correa are helpless, and Yuli is not much better. That is a lot of offense to be missing.

Plenty of opportunity for Tucker 's bat....

Snuffy · « **Reply #143 on:** September 01, 2018, 09:10:34 am »

Quote from: Astros Fan in Big D on September 01, 2018, 08:39:43 am

If you mean unintentional intentional, White definitely not (leadoff), Bregman maybe.

Yep, I was having trouble describing it.

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #144 on:** September 01, 2018, 09:15:55 am »

Bregman, Altuve, and Gurriel need to snap out of it in a hurry. They will need to shoulder the run producing burden (not just hits, RUNS).

And as Kalas pointed out, if the Astros didn't have another gidp the rest of the season they'd likely still lead the majors.

JimR · « **Reply #145 on:** September 01, 2018, 12:07:02 pm »

Quote from: Snuffy on September 01, 2018, 09:08:44 am

Plenty of opportunity for Tucker 's bat....

What bat? AAA?

Snuffy · « **Reply #146 on:** September 01, 2018, 01:04:55 pm »

Quote from: JimR on September 01, 2018, 12:07:02 pm

What bat? AAA?

If the vets are not producing, why not let some rookies have a chance?
Rookie pitchers are getting their chance: Valdez started for the 2nd time last night and James is going to debut tonight.
https://www.mlb.com/astros/news/josh-james-set-for-mlb-debut-against-angels/c-292767982

Why not see if some of Tucker's AAA hot bat and confidence can carry over some as several Astros regulars struggle.
After (almost) two SO in a row vs the Angels, what do we have to lose?

Snuffy · « **Reply #147 on:** September 01, 2018, 01:06:32 pm »

Quote from: Astros Fan in Big D on September 01, 2018, 08:39:43 am

If you mean unintentional intentional, White definitely not (leadoff), Bregman maybe.

I saw White's BB (not pitching aggressively to him) as possible SO protection sense he spoiled one the previous night.

JimR · « **Reply #148 on:** September 01, 2018, 02:32:20 pm »

Quote from: Snuffy on September 01, 2018, 09:10:34 am

Yep, I was having trouble describing it.

Pitching around Bregman because they do not fear Altuve. Wow.

juliogotay · « **Reply #149 on:** September 01, 2018, 03:06:36 pm »

Quote from: DVauthrin on August 31, 2018, 10:15:48 pm

His back still bothering him would certainly explain him being so passive at the plate. But if that’s the case, he needs to go back on the DL.

With all hitters that go through these ruts, there's always an element of being a little stiff in your actions. He's putting in a lot of work trying to get his timing and rhythm back. He's not going to come out of the lineup. I'm not going to move him. Hinch on Correa.

JimR · « **Reply #150 on:** September 01, 2018, 03:22:37 pm »

Quote from: Snuffy on September 01, 2018, 01:04:55 pm

If the vets are not producing, why not let some rookies have a chance?
Rookie pitchers are getting their chance: Valdez started for the 2nd time last night and James is going to debut tonight.
https://www.mlb.com/astros/news/josh-james-set-for-mlb-debut-against-angels/c-292767982

Why not see if some of Tucker's AAA hot bat and confidence can carry over some as several Astros regulars struggle.
After (almost) two SO in a row vs the Angels, what do we have to lose?

Another game. I think he has showed he is not ready. This is not LL. We’ll see.

JimR · « **Reply #151 on:** September 01, 2018, 03:24:51 pm »

Quote from: Snuffy on September 01, 2018, 01:06:32 pm

I saw White's BB (not pitching aggressively to him) as possible SO protection sense he spoiled one the previous night.

Come on, man. Teams do not care about this.

Snuffy · « **Reply #152 on:** September 01, 2018, 03:58:56 pm »

Quote from: JimR on September 01, 2018, 02:32:20 pm

Pitching around Bregman because they do not fear Altuve. Wow.

Altuve - 6 for 25 in last 6 games (.240) & 3 for 17 in last 4 (.176) - 9 K's in last 4 games
Bregman - 8 for 21 in last 6 (.381) & 5 for 14 in last 4 (.357) - 2 K's in last 4 games

http://www.espn.com/mlb/player/_/id/31662/jose-altuve
http://www.espn.com/mlb/player/_/id/34886/alex-bregman

Altuve is un-Altuve lately. Looking forward to his return - hopefully, today.

(Added later) White - 4 & 7 for 24 (.292) in last 6 games & 5 for 15 (.333) in last 4 games - only 1 K in last 6 games

Snuffy · « **Reply #153 on:** September 01, 2018, 04:06:10 pm »

Quote from: JimR on September 01, 2018, 03:24:51 pm

Come on, man. Teams do not care about this.

I remember following lowly Astros teams that would celebrate a SO of the reigning WS champion.

JimR · « **Reply #154 on:** September 01, 2018, 04:09:44 pm »

Quote from: Snuffy on September 01, 2018, 04:06:10 pm

I remember following lowly Astros teams that would celebrate a SO of the reigning WS champion.

Sure