Author Topic: Rangers @ Astros, May 12, 2019 Mother's Day Edition (Read 10223 times)

HudsonHawk · « **on:** May 12, 2019, 01:07:47 pm »

RANGERS:

Choo, LF
Santana, CF
Andruss, SS
Mazara, RF
Pence, DH
Cabrera, 3B
Guzman, 1B
Forsythe, 2B
Kiner-Falefa, C

Sampson, P

ASTROS:

Springer, CF
Bregman, 3B
Brantley, DH
Correa, SS
Reddick, RF
Gurriel, 1B
Diaz, 2B
Stassi, C
Kemp, LF

And making his Major League debut...all the way from Cy Ranch High School, right here in Houston, Texas...Corbin Martin, P

JimR · « **Reply #1 on:** May 12, 2019, 01:12:49 pm »

Either Adrenalin or way different guns, but Martin did not approach 97-98 in RR.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #2 on:** May 12, 2019, 01:14:05 pm »

T1:

Choo strikes out looking...welcome to the big leagues Corbin Martin!
Santana grounds out 3-1 on the first pitch
Andrus strikes out swinging

No score

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #3 on:** May 12, 2019, 01:14:54 pm »

Quote from: JimR on May 12, 2019, 01:12:49 pm

Either Adrenalin or way different guns, but Martin did not approach 97-98 in RR.

Probably a some of both. But mostly the former, I'd guess.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #4 on:** May 12, 2019, 01:15:40 pm »

Astros need to go out and smack the ball around the yard...get this kid a lead.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #5 on:** May 12, 2019, 01:17:01 pm »

Springer Dinger!!!

1-0 Astros

hostros7 · « **Reply #6 on:** May 12, 2019, 01:17:42 pm »

Clean first inning for the kid. He harnessed the jitters.

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HudsonHawk · « **Reply #7 on:** May 12, 2019, 01:18:27 pm »

Not sure what it's like at the ball yard, but it's a gorgeous day here at my house.

BizidyDizidy · « **Reply #8 on:** May 12, 2019, 01:21:35 pm »

Biggio's franchise record would seem to be in some jeopardy

JimR · « **Reply #9 on:** May 12, 2019, 01:27:29 pm »

Is Devo done? Question of the day.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #10 on:** May 12, 2019, 01:29:48 pm »

B1:

Springer homers to LF
Bregman singles on a line drive to LF...short hops choo in LF
Brantley...full count...flies out F8
Correa walks, Bregman to 2B
Reddick...full count...grounds into FC, Correa out 4-6..diving stop by Forsythe, flips to 2B...Bregman to 3B
Gurriel flies out F9

1-0 Astros

JimR · « **Reply #11 on:** May 12, 2019, 01:34:15 pm »

That is the Pence we know.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #12 on:** May 12, 2019, 01:35:40 pm »

T2:

Mazara pops out F2 in foul ground
Pence...0-2...strikes out swinging
Cabrera doubles to LCF
Guzman flies out F7 on the first pitch

1-0 Astros

BudGirl · « **Reply #13 on:** May 12, 2019, 01:40:28 pm »

So far so good for Corbin. The interviews with his mom and grandma made me tear up.

JimR · « **Reply #14 on:** May 12, 2019, 01:42:50 pm »

Quote from: BudGirl on May 12, 2019, 01:40:28 pm

So far so good for Corbin. The interviews with his mom and grandma made me tear up.

I mentioned this when I saw him in RR: he has a very efficient motion with no wasted motion.

MRaup · « **Reply #15 on:** May 12, 2019, 01:46:56 pm »

Springer is fucking punishing baseballs currently.

Good Lord.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #16 on:** May 12, 2019, 01:49:35 pm »

BREGMAN!!!!!

4-0

MRaup · « **Reply #17 on:** May 12, 2019, 01:49:52 pm »

Quote from: HudsonHawk on May 12, 2019, 01:49:35 pm

BREGMAN!!!!!

4-0

Ball was destroyed.

MRaup · « **Reply #18 on:** May 12, 2019, 01:50:29 pm »

Blum making TK do the math to project Springer's stats over the whole season was fucking hilarious, also.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #19 on:** May 12, 2019, 01:51:22 pm »

B2:

Diaz taps back to the mound
Stassi...battling...works the count full...grounds out 5-3
Kemp triples to CF
Springer...full count...singles to LF, Kemp scores
Bregman homers to LF...crushed it...Springer scores
Brantley flies out F8

4-0 Astros

Knoxbanedoodle · « **Reply #20 on:** May 12, 2019, 01:53:23 pm »

This is a lot of fun so far.

JimR · « **Reply #21 on:** May 12, 2019, 01:58:27 pm »

Quote from: Knoxbanedoodle on May 12, 2019, 01:53:23 pm

This is a lot of fun so far.

Shhhhh

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #22 on:** May 12, 2019, 02:01:00 pm »

T3:

Forsythe...0-2...1-2...2-2...3-2...jogs down to 1B, has to be told you need four balls in this league...chops out 5-3 on a nice play by Bregman
Kiner-Falefa homers to LF
Choo...3-0...3-1...3-2...strikes out swinging on the high cheese
Santana...0-2...1-2...2-2...strikes out swinging

4-1 Astros

BizidyDizidy · « **Reply #23 on:** May 12, 2019, 02:02:39 pm »

That was a pretty nasty pitch to get Santana

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #24 on:** May 12, 2019, 02:04:38 pm »

Quote from: BizidyDizidy on May 12, 2019, 02:02:39 pm

That was a pretty nasty pitch to get Santana

The 3-1 change up to Choo was the best pitch he threw that inning. Turned that at bat around.

BizidyDizidy · « **Reply #25 on:** May 12, 2019, 02:08:25 pm »

The change seems like a real weapon against lefties with that tailing away motion

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #26 on:** May 12, 2019, 02:09:11 pm »

B3:

Correa with an infield dribbler to 3B for a single
Reddick strikes out swinging
Gurriel singles to LF on the first pitch, Correa to 2B
Diaz flies out F8 at the wall in CF on the first pitch, Correa tags and moves to 3B
Stassi flies out F9 on the first pitch

4-1 Astros

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #27 on:** May 12, 2019, 02:10:51 pm »

Quote from: BizidyDizidy on May 12, 2019, 02:08:25 pm

The change seems like a real weapon against lefties with that tailing away motion

Hitters typically don't see the change from the off hand very well, it's hard to recognize. It's very effective, especially when you can command it in fastball counts.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #28 on:** May 12, 2019, 02:14:19 pm »

T4:

Andrus pops out F3 in foul territory
Mazara...0-2...strikes out swinging
Pence grounds out 4-3 on the first pitch

4-1 Astros

JimR · « **Reply #29 on:** May 12, 2019, 02:17:19 pm »

Quote from: HudsonHawk on May 12, 2019, 02:10:51 pm

Hitters typically don't see the change from the off hand very well, it's hard to recognize. It's very effective, especially when you can command it in fastball counts.

Arm speed is the key. It is totally a feel pitch. I could throw a good one, but it is difficult to coach unless the pitcher uses a special grip like Devo’s COD.

hostros7 · « **Reply #30 on:** May 12, 2019, 02:23:04 pm »

Where does one acquire a “Pina Power” cap?

https://twitter.com/juliamorales/status/1127632800595578881?s=21

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hostros7 · « **Reply #31 on:** May 12, 2019, 02:28:04 pm »

That Rangers CF defense was pretty, pretty bad.

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BudGirl · « **Reply #32 on:** May 12, 2019, 02:28:26 pm »

How did the Asttos lose any games to the Rangers?

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #33 on:** May 12, 2019, 02:28:44 pm »

B4:

Kemp just misses a home run foul, then squibs one to 2B and beats it out for an infield single
Springer singles to LF, Kemp to 2B

Bregman strikes out swinging

And Sampson out, Jurado in

Brantley pops to 2B..IFF in effect
Correa singles to CF, Kemp scores...ball gets past Santana and Springer comes around to score as Correa moves to 3B on the 2-base E9
Reddick grounds out 4-3 on the first pitch

6-1 Astros

JimR · « **Reply #34 on:** May 12, 2019, 02:29:26 pm »

Quote from: BudGirl on May 12, 2019, 02:28:26 pm

How did the Asttos lose any games to the Rangers?

We outhit them in every game, but LOBsters got us.

ETA: this one ain’t over.

Knoxbanedoodle · « **Reply #35 on:** May 12, 2019, 02:30:04 pm »

I suspect my favorite thing about this Astros era is going to be watching them run the bases.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #36 on:** May 12, 2019, 02:30:06 pm »

Quote from: BudGirl on May 12, 2019, 02:28:26 pm

How did the Asttos lose any games to the Rangers?

Shhh..remember when the Astros scored 10 runs against them...and lost? Yeah, let's don't count our chickens yet.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #37 on:** May 12, 2019, 02:32:58 pm »

uh oh...TK bragging out how few pitches Martin has thrown.

Tom Servo · « **Reply #38 on:** May 12, 2019, 02:33:07 pm »

another nasty change

BudGirl · « **Reply #39 on:** May 12, 2019, 02:33:19 pm »

Quote from: JimR on May 12, 2019, 02:29:26 pm

We outhit them in every game, but LOBsters got us.

ETA: this one ain’t over.

I know it's not over, but their defense in this series has been horrible. Their team reminds me of the Astros teams we watched in the past, I just don't think they have the talent coming up the pipeline we fortunately had. I'd almost feel bad for the team if the Rangers management wasn't such punks.

BudGirl · « **Reply #40 on:** May 12, 2019, 02:34:48 pm »

Quote from: HudsonHawk on May 12, 2019, 02:30:06 pm

Shhh..remember when the Astros scored 10 runs against them...and lost? Yeah, let's don't count our chickens yet.

Good grief, I know it's not over. I know Corbin has done well so far.

Hell, I'm surprised the Rangers are only 3 games below .500. Their defense has been bad. Really bad.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #41 on:** May 12, 2019, 02:36:21 pm »

Quote from: BudGirl on May 12, 2019, 02:33:19 pm

I know it's not over, but their defense in this series has been horrible. Their team reminds me of the Astros teams we watched in the past, I just don't think they have the talent coming up the pipeline we fortunately had. I'd almost feel bad for the team if the Rangers management wasn't such punks.

I never feel bad for the Rangers. Fuck those guys. I hope they never win another game.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #42 on:** May 12, 2019, 02:38:12 pm »

T5:

Cabrera grounds out 3-1
Guzman strikes out swinging on a terrific change up
Forsythe...full up...doubles to LF
Wild pitch, Forsythe to 3B
Kiner-Falefa...full count...strikes out looking

6-1 Astros

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #43 on:** May 12, 2019, 02:38:53 pm »

Damn Stassi is good receiver. We can talk about the hole in his bat, but he is a damn good receiving catcher.

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #44 on:** May 12, 2019, 02:42:00 pm »

Scary collision.

Knoxbanedoodle · « **Reply #45 on:** May 12, 2019, 02:42:18 pm »

Quote from: BudGirl on May 12, 2019, 02:34:48 pm

Good grief, I know it's not over. I know Corbin has done well so far.

Hell, I'm surprised the Rangers are only 3 games below .500. Their defense has been bad. Really bad.

Hell, it's been dangerous.

JimR · « **Reply #46 on:** May 12, 2019, 02:46:02 pm »

Good game to get McHugh in.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #47 on:** May 12, 2019, 02:48:37 pm »

I just dropped my cigar and burned the fuck out of my finger

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #48 on:** May 12, 2019, 02:49:52 pm »

Quote from: hostros7 on May 12, 2019, 02:28:04 pm

That Rangers CF defense was pretty, pretty bad.

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They sent Deshields to AAA. And I don't think they have anything resembling a centerfielder on the 25 man roster.

Hell, they've put Gallo out there. He ain't slow, but he ain't no centerfielder.

JimR · « **Reply #49 on:** May 12, 2019, 02:51:20 pm »

Quote from: HudsonHawk on May 12, 2019, 02:48:37 pm

I just dropped my cigar and burned the fuck out of my finger

Soak it in your beer.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #50 on:** May 12, 2019, 02:51:52 pm »

BREGMAN...again

10-1 Astros

NeilT · « **Reply #51 on:** May 12, 2019, 02:51:53 pm »

Quote from: HudsonHawk on May 12, 2019, 02:36:21 pm

I never feel bad for the Rangers. Fuck those guys. I hope they never win another game.

Don't you know that they have mothers too?

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #52 on:** May 12, 2019, 02:51:58 pm »

Bregxit!!

Texifornia · « **Reply #53 on:** May 12, 2019, 02:52:01 pm »

Undetectable levels of relent.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #54 on:** May 12, 2019, 02:52:24 pm »

Quote from: JimR on May 12, 2019, 02:51:20 pm

Soak it in your beer.

That's the hell of it...my beer is empty, and I didn't want to leave this chair with the Astros batting.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #55 on:** May 12, 2019, 02:52:46 pm »

Quote from: NeilT on May 12, 2019, 02:51:53 pm

Don't you know that they have mothers too?

I hope their mothers cry.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #56 on:** May 12, 2019, 02:53:06 pm »

B5:

Gurriel grounds to 3B on the first pitch, Cabrera throws it high way up the line, Guzman leaps, but Yuli takes him out as the throw goes into the stands...Yuli to 2B on the TE5
Diaz flies out F7
Stassi grounds out 5-3
Kemp singles to RF, Gurriel scores
Springer...0-2...1-2...2-2...punches a single to RF, Kemp to 2B
Bregman homers to LCF, Kemp scores, Springer scores
Brantley pops out F6

10-1 Astros

hostros7 · « **Reply #57 on:** May 12, 2019, 02:53:22 pm »

Quote from: HudsonHawk on May 12, 2019, 02:52:24 pm

That's the hell of it...my beer is empty, and I didn't want to leave this chair with the Astros batting.

Wise call. Bregman w/ a 3 run jack!

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JimR · « **Reply #58 on:** May 12, 2019, 02:54:11 pm »

Quote from: NeilT on May 12, 2019, 02:51:53 pm

Don't you know that they have mothers too?

Wolves, jackals, and hyenas

BudGirl · « **Reply #59 on:** May 12, 2019, 02:54:16 pm »

Anyone else want the moms to travel with the team?

Tom Servo · « **Reply #60 on:** May 12, 2019, 02:55:30 pm »

Quote from: BudGirl on May 12, 2019, 02:54:16 pm

Anyone else want the moms to travel with the team?

Bregman's mom should be allowed in the dugout.

Texifornia · « **Reply #61 on:** May 12, 2019, 02:56:17 pm »

Quote from: Astros Fan in Big D on May 12, 2019, 02:51:58 pm

Bregxit!!

I freakin' love that.

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #62 on:** May 12, 2019, 02:56:27 pm »

Quote from: HudsonHawk on May 12, 2019, 02:48:37 pm

I just dropped my cigar and burned the fuck out of my finger

Looks like you've discovered the secret to offensive mojo.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #63 on:** May 12, 2019, 02:57:18 pm »

Quote from: hostros7 on May 12, 2019, 02:53:22 pm

Wise call. Bregman w/ a 3 run jack!

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I have scars for this team. Scars, I tells ya...

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #64 on:** May 12, 2019, 03:01:17 pm »

That'll do it for Martin...leaves with 1-out in the 6th, runner on 1B is his

He gets a huge, well-deserved ovation...McHugh in

JimR · « **Reply #65 on:** May 12, 2019, 03:01:36 pm »

Only one game, but he looks like a MLB pitcher

Tom Servo · « **Reply #66 on:** May 12, 2019, 03:01:47 pm »

Quote from: JimR on May 12, 2019, 02:46:02 pm

Good game to get McHugh in.

Good call.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #67 on:** May 12, 2019, 03:02:16 pm »

Quote from: JimR on May 12, 2019, 03:01:36 pm

Only one game, but he looks like a MLB pitcher

He pitched like he's been there before.

JimR · « **Reply #68 on:** May 12, 2019, 03:02:32 pm »

Quote from: Tom Servo on May 12, 2019, 03:01:47 pm

Good call.

I get one right every five years or so.

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #69 on:** May 12, 2019, 03:04:56 pm »

When they play the Arlingturds I take the opportunity to watch the game on the TV with the sound muted and listen to Ford/Sparks (only get Astros broadcast on the ipad or phone).

I will give credit to their director/producer. They had several shots of Martin's family including that touching group hug.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #70 on:** May 12, 2019, 03:09:35 pm »

That closes the book on Martin

5.1 innings, 2 runs on 3 hits for a 3.38 ERA. He walked 1 and struck out 9

hostros7 · « **Reply #71 on:** May 12, 2019, 03:12:14 pm »

Diaz has some Rangerian attributes, most notably a propensity for defensive blunders. We were lucky to get the transfer ruling and out at second.

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HudsonHawk · « **Reply #72 on:** May 12, 2019, 03:12:45 pm »

T6:

Choo...3-0...four pitch walk

Stassi's mask is broken...gets a new one...nope, that won't work either, finally gets one that fits

Santana strikes out swinging

Martin out, McHugh in

Andrus...full count...singles to LCF, Choo to 2B
Mazara...0-2...1-2...singles to RF, Choo scores, Andrus to 3B
Pence grounds into FC, Mazra out 6-4, but Diaz bobbles the ball at 2B as Andrus scores...Diaz never had that ball, but looks like the Rangers are not going to challenge...
Cabrera lines out to LF

10-3 Astros

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #73 on:** May 12, 2019, 03:13:17 pm »

Quote from: hostros7 on May 12, 2019, 03:12:14 pm

Diaz has some Rangerian attributes, most notably a propensity for defensive blunders. We were lucky to get the transfer ruling and out at second.

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Yeah, he never possessed that ball. Had the Rangers challenged, that's an E4

JimR · « **Reply #74 on:** May 12, 2019, 03:13:43 pm »

Quote from: HudsonHawk on May 12, 2019, 03:12:45 pm

T6:

Choo...3-0...four pitch walk

Stassi's mask is broken...gets a new one...nope, that won't work either, finally gets one that fits

Santana strikes out swinging

Martin out, McHugh in

Andrus...full count...singles to LCF, Choo to 2B
Mazara...0-2...1-2...singles to RF, Choo scores, Andrus to 3B
Pence grounds into FC, Mazra out 6-4, but Diaz bobbles the ball at 2B as Andrus scores...Diaz never had that ball, but looks like the Rangers are not going to challenge...
Cabrera lines out to LF

10-3 Astros

McHugh’s woes continue.

hostros7 · « **Reply #75 on:** May 12, 2019, 03:16:29 pm »

If I could replace the entire television marketing department at Minute Maid, I would happily. As an Astros fan, they have made me watch so many hours of terrible programming, and time is too precious.

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JimR · « **Reply #76 on:** May 12, 2019, 03:18:18 pm »

Quote from: hostros7 on May 12, 2019, 03:16:29 pm

If I could replace the entire television marketing department at Minute Maid, I would happily. As an Astros fan, they have made me watch so many hours of terrible programming, and time is too precious.

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The TV has an OFF button.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #77 on:** May 12, 2019, 03:25:33 pm »

Springer Dinger, Part Deaux!

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #78 on:** May 12, 2019, 03:25:39 pm »

Springer Double Dinger!

Tom Servo · « **Reply #79 on:** May 12, 2019, 03:25:42 pm »

Springer is unbelievable.

hostros7 · « **Reply #80 on:** May 12, 2019, 03:26:31 pm »

Quote from: JimR on May 12, 2019, 03:18:18 pm

The TV has an OFF button.

Of course but why should I have to turn my tv on and off to avoid commercials; they’re the ones who suck.

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JimR · « **Reply #81 on:** May 12, 2019, 03:26:51 pm »

Quote from: Tom Servo on May 12, 2019, 03:25:42 pm

Springer is unbelievable.

Extend him tonight

hostros7 · « **Reply #82 on:** May 12, 2019, 03:26:51 pm »

George is locked in.

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Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #83 on:** May 12, 2019, 03:26:58 pm »

Nothing says 'Thanks, Mom' like a little Mother's Day vaunting.

BudGirl · « **Reply #84 on:** May 12, 2019, 03:27:16 pm »

Seriously, they should consider having the mommas at all the home games.

Springer ...... just a great day.

Tom Servo · « **Reply #85 on:** May 12, 2019, 03:27:56 pm »

Quote from: JimR on May 12, 2019, 03:26:51 pm

Extend him tonight

Absolutely.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #86 on:** May 12, 2019, 03:28:42 pm »

B6:

Martin in for the Rangers

Correa doubles to RCF...thinking about a triple as the ball ricochets off the wall...but he puts the flaps down and settles for a leadoff double
Reddick...3-0...walks
Gurriel with a gork double down the RF line, Correa scores, Kemp to 3B
Diaz doubles down the LF line, Reddick scores, Gurriel scores
Stassi grounds out 6-3
Kemp...0-2...strikes out swinging
Springer...full count...homers to LF, Diaz scores

Martin is put out of his misery, Leclerc in

Bregman pops out F6

15-3 Astros

Tom Servo · « **Reply #87 on:** May 12, 2019, 03:30:36 pm »

Springer is now only 10 points behind Uncle Mike in batting average at this point.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #88 on:** May 12, 2019, 03:32:10 pm »

McHugh has a 12-run lead and he walks the leadoff hitter

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #89 on:** May 12, 2019, 03:33:10 pm »

Quote from: HudsonHawk on May 12, 2019, 03:32:10 pm

McHugh has a 12-run lead and he walks the leadoff hitter

That boy ain't right.

Tom Servo · « **Reply #90 on:** May 12, 2019, 03:33:39 pm »

Damn, Collin.

Tom Servo · « **Reply #91 on:** May 12, 2019, 03:36:19 pm »

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #92 on:** May 12, 2019, 03:36:36 pm »

McHugh a fucking train wreck...Rangers with the bases loaded, nobody out

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #93 on:** May 12, 2019, 03:40:44 pm »

T7:

White comes in to 1B, Gurriel moves to 3B, and Bregman to SS as Correa gets the rest of the day off...

Guzman...3-0...3-1...walks
Forsythe...0-2...1-2...singles to LF, Guzman to 2B
Kiner-Falefa...3-0...3-1...3-2...walks, Guzman to 3B, Forsythe to 2B
Choo...0-2...1-2...strikes out swinging
Santana...0-2...1-2...strike out swinging
Andrus lines up the middle, stabbed by McHugh

15-3 Astros at the stretch

Tom Servo · « **Reply #94 on:** May 12, 2019, 03:40:54 pm »

Nice catch, Collin! Good job getting out of that mess.

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #95 on:** May 12, 2019, 03:41:34 pm »

"Nothing to see here. Move along."

- Collin McHugh

BudGirl · « **Reply #96 on:** May 12, 2019, 03:41:43 pm »

No idea what Strom told him but glad Collin listened.

Tom Servo · « **Reply #97 on:** May 12, 2019, 03:42:48 pm »

Quote from: BudGirl on May 12, 2019, 03:41:43 pm

No idea what Strom told him but glad Collin listened.

Pitcher whisperer.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #98 on:** May 12, 2019, 03:45:25 pm »

Quote from: BudGirl on May 12, 2019, 03:41:43 pm

No idea what Strom told him but glad Collin listened.

"Throw a fucking strike, or I will personally beat the living shit out of you" is my guess.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #99 on:** May 12, 2019, 03:50:00 pm »

B7:

Marisnick, pinch hitting for Brantley, strikes out swinging
White, who came in the game for Correa in the top of the inning, strikes out swinging on a weak check swing
Reddick strikes out looking

15-3 Astros

JimR · « **Reply #100 on:** May 12, 2019, 03:53:48 pm »

Framber? I thought he and Guduan changed places again?

MusicMan · « **Reply #101 on:** May 12, 2019, 04:00:47 pm »

Springer becomes the first Astro ever with 5 hits and 5 runs in the same game.

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HudsonHawk · « **Reply #102 on:** May 12, 2019, 04:01:39 pm »

T8:

Valdez in

Mazara...0-2...strikes out swinging
Pence grounds out 6-3
Cabrera...full count...singles to CF...Springer dives for it, but can't come up with hit...good bid though
Guzman...3-0...walks, Cabrera to 2B
Forsythe...0-2...1-2...strikes out swinging

15-3 still

MusicMan · « **Reply #103 on:** May 12, 2019, 04:05:09 pm »

Quote from: HudsonHawk on May 12, 2019, 01:15:40 pm

Astros need to go out and smack the ball around the yard...get this kid a lead.

Well done.

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Jacksonian · « **Reply #104 on:** May 12, 2019, 04:07:29 pm »

Quote from: MusicMan on May 12, 2019, 04:05:09 pm

Well done.

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I thought we were giving credit to his cigar and lack of manual dexterity.

MusicMan · « **Reply #105 on:** May 12, 2019, 04:08:36 pm »

Cmon Tony. Give Springer a shot at 6.

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HudsonHawk · « **Reply #106 on:** May 12, 2019, 04:09:06 pm »

B8:

Martin...not him, the other one, in for the Astros

Gurriel flies out F9
Diaz singles to RF
Stassi...takes strike one, takes strike two, takes strike three
Kemp...0-2...strikes out swinging

To the 9th...15-3 Astros

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #107 on:** May 12, 2019, 04:09:43 pm »

Quote from: Jacksonian on May 12, 2019, 04:07:29 pm

I thought we were giving credit to his cigar and lack of manual dexterity.

I'll burn myself every game if it means 15 runs

MusicMan · « **Reply #108 on:** May 12, 2019, 04:11:03 pm »

McHugh and Devo. It’s a special episode of Reliever Rehab.

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BizidyDizidy · « **Reply #109 on:** May 12, 2019, 04:17:10 pm »

Quote from: JimR on May 12, 2019, 01:27:29 pm

Is Devo done? Question of the day.

Yes

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #110 on:** May 12, 2019, 04:17:24 pm »

Sigh.

That ball was chin high.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #111 on:** May 12, 2019, 04:19:06 pm »

T9:

Devo in

Kiner-Falefa flies out F8 on the first pitch
Choo grounds out 4-3
Santana strikes out swinging at a pitch in the dirt, gets away from Stassi and Santana reaches on the wild pitch
Andrus homers to RF, Santana scores
Mazara...0-2...singles to RF
Pence flies out F7 on the first pitch

Astros win...fuck the Rangers

15-5 is the final

juliogotay · « **Reply #112 on:** May 12, 2019, 04:21:01 pm »

Quote from: JimR on May 12, 2019, 03:26:51 pm

Extend him tonight

I wonder if they have tried?

austro · « **Reply #113 on:** May 12, 2019, 05:30:13 pm »

Quote from: juliogotay on May 12, 2019, 04:21:01 pm

I wonder if they have tried?

I don't know, but with his buddies Altuve and Bregman locked up, I've got to think that this is where he wants to be.

Jacksonian · « **Reply #114 on:** May 12, 2019, 05:43:47 pm »

Quote from: Astros Fan in Big D on May 12, 2019, 04:17:24 pm

Sigh.

That ball was chin high.

Sometimes I wonder if Devo thinks his 95 mph straight as a string fastball is his best pitch.

JimR · « **Reply #115 on:** May 12, 2019, 05:50:06 pm »

Quote from: Jacksonian on May 12, 2019, 05:43:47 pm

Sometimes I wonder if Devo thinks his 95 mph straight as a string fastball is his best pitch.

I think he needs to use his other pitches more, but he has to locate them.

Jacksonian · « **Reply #116 on:** May 12, 2019, 06:40:51 pm »

Quote from: JimR on May 12, 2019, 05:50:06 pm

I think he needs to use his other pitches more, but he has to locate them.

His change up seemed fine to me today. I thought certain he’d use it on Andrus.

hostros7 · « **Reply #117 on:** May 12, 2019, 06:51:16 pm »

Quote from: juliogotay on May 12, 2019, 04:21:01 pm

I wonder if they have tried?

A contract similar to the Aaron Hicks extension should be a standing offer from the Astros. I’m sure George wants more.

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MusicMan · « **Reply #118 on:** May 12, 2019, 06:59:11 pm »

Quote from: hostros7 on May 12, 2019, 06:51:16 pm

A contract similar to the Aaron Hicks extension should be a standing offer from the Astros. I’m sure George wants more.

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Springer should laugh in Luhnow’s face at a Hicks offer.

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hostros7 · « **Reply #119 on:** May 12, 2019, 10:06:40 pm »

Quote from: MusicMan on May 12, 2019, 06:59:11 pm

Springer should laugh in Luhnow’s face at a Hicks offer.

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They’re close to the same age. Hicks was a 5 win player last season and a 4 win player in 2017. Springer had 3 WAR in 2018 and 5 WAR in 2017. If last off-season tells us anything, it’s not to laugh at $80mm guaranteed when approaching 30 no matter what the situation. I’d pay George more than Hicks, but the comparable data point isn’t meaningless.

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juliogotay · « **Reply #120 on:** May 13, 2019, 09:49:55 am »

Quote from: hostros7 on May 12, 2019, 06:51:16 pm

A contract similar to the Aaron Hicks extension should be a standing offer from the Astros. I’m sure George wants more.

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Right now, Springer is probably at the top of the leader board for AL MVP.

MusicMan · « **Reply #121 on:** May 13, 2019, 11:57:23 am »

Quote from: juliogotay on May 13, 2019, 09:49:55 am

Right now, Springer is probably at the top of the leader board for AL MVP.

He and Trout share the AL lead with 2.5 fWAR, and the Angels suck again, so that’s a fair statement.

Bregman sits right behind them with 2.1.

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geezerdonk · « **Reply #122 on:** May 13, 2019, 12:31:41 pm »

Too bad Bannister isn't still the manager and have to sit through that four game ass kicking.

MRaup · « **Reply #123 on:** May 13, 2019, 12:59:02 pm »

Quote from: geezerdonk on May 13, 2019, 12:31:41 pm

Too bad Bannister isn't still the manager and have to sit through that four game ass kicking.

That legitimately is the only thing that could've made that series better.