Author Topic: New & Improved Astros v. Cleveland 7/31 (Read 6283 times)

geezerdonk · « **on:** July 31, 2019, 06:11:22 pm »

Players must be sky high. Should be a fun game to watch.

Craig · « **Reply #1 on:** July 31, 2019, 06:26:45 pm »

Oh god, Max Stassi has to stay in Cleveland because that's where the Angels play next.

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #2 on:** July 31, 2019, 06:44:34 pm »

Correa homers on the 3rd up/in the zone 93 mph FB of the AB.

1-0 mid 2

astrojo · « **Reply #3 on:** July 31, 2019, 06:55:10 pm »

Roberto Perez gives Cleveland 3-1 lead

PCOL2000 · « **Reply #4 on:** July 31, 2019, 06:55:41 pm »

For a second I thought the Indians got rid of the Mario coin sound - but it’s still a thing. I hate it for some reason, but I’m not gonna let it get to me today.

astrojo · « **Reply #5 on:** July 31, 2019, 07:09:57 pm »

Yuli bases clearing double puts Astros back on top 4-3 in 3rd

jbm · « **Reply #6 on:** July 31, 2019, 07:18:04 pm »

Urquidy’s tempo really takes a hit from the stretch. More so than the typical slow down you see with runners on.

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #7 on:** July 31, 2019, 07:18:26 pm »

Quote from: PCOL2000 on July 31, 2019, 06:55:41 pm

For a second I thought the Indians got rid of the Mario coin sound - but it’s still a thing. I hate it for some reason, but I’m not gonna let it get to me today.

It seems kind of weird not seeing Chief Wahoo anymore. But I understand.

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #8 on:** July 31, 2019, 07:25:52 pm »

Chirinos: slider away

Cut and paste that for every AB from here to eternity.

Jacksonian · « **Reply #9 on:** July 31, 2019, 07:44:11 pm »

Quote from: Astros Fan in Big D on July 31, 2019, 07:25:52 pm

Chirinos: slider away

Cut and paste that for every AB from here to eternity.

We call that the Biggio.

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #10 on:** July 31, 2019, 07:55:32 pm »

Quote from: Jacksonian on July 31, 2019, 07:44:11 pm

We call that the Biggio.

He stumbled across the wrote tape in the film room archives.

MusicMan · « **Reply #11 on:** July 31, 2019, 07:55:47 pm »

That was unfortunate

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homer · « **Reply #12 on:** July 31, 2019, 07:56:59 pm »

Why is Urquidy still in the game...

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #13 on:** July 31, 2019, 07:57:07 pm »

Chirinos goes to third on the bunt attempt, to no avail.

Promptly followed by a 3 run homer.

6-4 Native Americans.

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #14 on:** July 31, 2019, 07:58:26 pm »

The only ball not smoked this inning was the bunt.

And the Astros didn't record an out on that one.

AJ out to end Urquidy's evening. He was playing with fire with baserunners all night.

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #15 on:** July 31, 2019, 08:08:01 pm »

Devo comes in and gets 3 outs without allowing another run.

Astros down 6-4 after 5.

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #16 on:** July 31, 2019, 08:09:27 pm »

Correa smashes a changeup into the LF corner for a leadoff double.

That's it for Plesac.

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #17 on:** July 31, 2019, 08:15:14 pm »

Lindor can't make the over the shoulder catch on a Yuli popup.

1st/2nd no outs for Reddick

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #18 on:** July 31, 2019, 08:16:03 pm »

... and Reddick gives Lindor another chance with a first pitch popup.

1 out for Chirinos

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #19 on:** July 31, 2019, 08:17:40 pm »

Chirinos smashes one directly at Ramirez. 5-4 FC gets Yuli; no throw to 1st.

1st/3rd 2outs for Springer.

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #20 on:** July 31, 2019, 08:20:18 pm »

Springer holds up on a 3-1 pitch; bases juiced for Altuve.

Conference on the mound to discuss things.

MusicMan · « **Reply #21 on:** July 31, 2019, 08:23:13 pm »

I can't help but feel that was the ballgame right there.

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #22 on:** July 31, 2019, 08:23:21 pm »

Altuve takes 2 hittable FBs to fall behind 1-2, then chases a slider that ended up in the opposite batter's box.

Good grief.

JimR · « **Reply #23 on:** July 31, 2019, 08:23:43 pm »

Vintage Altuve. Take a fat pitch, chase on down and away.

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #24 on:** July 31, 2019, 08:24:01 pm »

Quote from: MusicMan on July 31, 2019, 08:23:13 pm

I can't help but feel that was the ballgame right there.

We've secretly replaced Jose Altuve with Morgan Ensberg; let's see if people notice.

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #25 on:** July 31, 2019, 08:26:59 pm »

Perez greets McHugh with a blast over the centerfield wall.

7-4 Cleveland.

homer · « **Reply #26 on:** July 31, 2019, 08:29:33 pm »

Quote from: JimR on July 31, 2019, 08:23:43 pm

Vintage Altuve. Take a fat pitch, chase on down and away.

Two fat pitches

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #27 on:** July 31, 2019, 08:31:13 pm »

Lindor with his 3rd hit of the night.

1 out for Mercado.

MusicMan · « **Reply #28 on:** July 31, 2019, 08:32:20 pm »

Kalas just accidentally(?) dropped a "Tyler Bauer"

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #29 on:** July 31, 2019, 08:34:02 pm »

Mercado walks.

1st/2nd, 1 out for Santana.

McHugh not sharp.

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #30 on:** July 31, 2019, 08:37:08 pm »

McHugh gets Santana swinging.

Kipnis up still with 2on/2out.

He promply homers deep to right.

Its 10-4.

astrojo · « **Reply #31 on:** July 31, 2019, 08:37:52 pm »

Geez McHugh, way to put it out of reach.

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #32 on:** July 31, 2019, 08:38:50 pm »

Sigh.

Collin, that was not good.

das · « **Reply #33 on:** July 31, 2019, 08:42:46 pm »

McHugh better get it together otherwise his walk/big contract year will end up being a minor league contract with a spring training invite by some non-contending team.

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #34 on:** July 31, 2019, 08:44:00 pm »

Brantley's leadoff walk is promptly erased by Bregman's gidp.

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #35 on:** July 31, 2019, 08:44:43 pm »

I don't want to sound like an alarmist, but I don't think the Astros are going to win this game.

austro · « **Reply #36 on:** July 31, 2019, 08:49:35 pm »

Quote from: Astros Fan in Big D on July 31, 2019, 08:44:43 pm

I don't want to sound like an alarmist, but I don't think the Astros are going to win this game.

I think they're probably a bit distracted tonight; that's fine and perfectly understandable. But tomorrow would be a good time to get back to business.

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #37 on:** July 31, 2019, 08:53:20 pm »

Sneed pitching in the 7th.

6-3 for the first out.
K for the second.

I really wish McHugh could figure things out. Like that dude a lot. And obviously it would be good for the club.

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #38 on:** July 31, 2019, 08:59:36 pm »

2 out walk then a 3U grounder ends the 7th for Sneed.

Jacksonian · « **Reply #39 on:** July 31, 2019, 09:02:05 pm »

Has Sneed had a bad outing for the Astros yet?

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #40 on:** July 31, 2019, 09:02:46 pm »

3 quick outs for the Astros in the 8th.

Abreu set to make his debut.

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #41 on:** July 31, 2019, 09:03:26 pm »

Quote from: Jacksonian on July 31, 2019, 09:02:05 pm

Has Sneed had a bad outing for the Astros yet?

Can't think of one.

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #42 on:** July 31, 2019, 09:07:23 pm »

Abreu makes a nice play on a high, high hopper to get Lindor.

Had to back up behind the mound, wait for it to come down then fire to first.

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #43 on:** July 31, 2019, 09:12:39 pm »

After a 6-3 groundout Abreu falls behind Santana 3-0, gets a called strike and a foul ball to get to a full count, finally induces a 3-1 groundout with a nice breaking ball.

To the 9th.

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #44 on:** July 31, 2019, 09:20:24 pm »

Chirinos pops a bunt up that's fielded by the pitcher.

Springer flies out

Altuve walks

Francona out to make a pitching change; smart move to head off the 2 out 6 run rally

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #45 on:** July 31, 2019, 09:22:22 pm »

Brantley grounds into a FC.

Astros lose 10-4.

Cole on the mound tmw.

Jacksonian · « **Reply #46 on:** July 31, 2019, 09:29:05 pm »

Not the way Urquidy wanted his last major league start for a while to go.

TerryPuhl21 · « **Reply #47 on:** July 31, 2019, 09:33:11 pm »

Starting to get seriously concerned about McHugh.

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JimR · « **Reply #48 on:** July 31, 2019, 09:38:28 pm »

Win tomorrow, and it is all good. Construction of this roster will be fun. McHugh should be worried.

Navin R Johnson · « **Reply #49 on:** August 01, 2019, 09:28:54 am »

One of the current pitchers is going, seems like the options are Devo or McHugh

Jacksonian · « **Reply #50 on:** August 01, 2019, 10:44:32 am »

Quote from: Navin R Johnson on August 01, 2019, 09:28:54 am

One of the current pitchers is going, seems like the options are Devo or McHugh

So they're definitely going with 12 pitchers?

Jacksonian · « **Reply #51 on:** August 01, 2019, 11:02:36 am »

Quote from: Navin R Johnson on August 01, 2019, 09:28:54 am

One of the current pitchers is going, seems like the options are Devo or McHugh

Abreu, Sneed, and Urquidy first, right?

BlownRanger · « **Reply #52 on:** August 01, 2019, 11:20:33 am »

Quote from: Jacksonian on August 01, 2019, 11:02:36 am

Abreu, Sneed, and Urquidy first, right?

For now, but the assumed returns of James and Peacock loom for Devo and McHugh.

Jacksonian · « **Reply #53 on:** August 01, 2019, 11:33:47 am »

Quote from: BlownRanger on August 01, 2019, 11:20:33 am

For now, but the assumed returns of James and Peacock loom for Devo and McHugh.

If they go with 13 pitchers then Straw will be sent down.

JimR · « **Reply #54 on:** August 01, 2019, 11:47:00 am »

Quote from: BlownRanger on August 01, 2019, 11:20:33 am

For now, but the assumed returns of James and Peacock loom for Devo and McHugh.

Devo seems to have rebounded. McHugh has gone the other way.

MusicMan · « **Reply #55 on:** August 01, 2019, 12:40:52 pm »

Quote from: Jacksonian on August 01, 2019, 11:33:47 am

If they go with 13 pitchers then Straw will be sent down.

I would guess Devo goes down because he has options, Straw goes down to make 13 pitchers until Sept. 1.

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Jacksonian · « **Reply #56 on:** August 01, 2019, 12:48:49 pm »

Quote from: MusicMan on August 01, 2019, 12:40:52 pm

I would guess Devo goes down because he has options, Straw goes down to make 13 pitchers until Sept. 1.

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All of that is dependent on when James or Peacock or Pressley return.

Navin R Johnson · « **Reply #57 on:** August 01, 2019, 01:05:45 pm »

With no more Aug 31 deadline, this is pretty much who the Astros will be, hopefully taking to the post season. The list is currently at 26.

Chris Devenski
Zack Greinke
Will Harris
Josh James
Collin McHugh
Wade Miley
Roberto Osuna
Brad Peacock
Ryan Pressly
Hector Rondon
Aaron Sanchez
Joe Smith
Justin Verlander
Robinson Chirinos
Martin Maldonado
Jose Altuve
Yordan Alvarez
Alex Bregman
Carlos Correa
Aledmys Diaz
Yuli Gurriel
Michael Brantley
Jake Marisnick
Josh Reddick
George Springer
Myles Straw

In terms of pitching, I think anyone not named Pressly or Osuna is going to be fighting for that last reliever spot.

BlownRanger · « **Reply #58 on:** August 01, 2019, 01:21:35 pm »

Quote from: Navin R Johnson on August 01, 2019, 01:05:45 pm

With no more Aug 31 deadline, this is pretty much who the Astros will be, hopefully taking to the post season. The list is currently at 26.

Chris Devenski
Zack Greinke
Will Harris
Josh James
Collin McHugh
Wade Miley
Roberto Osuna
Brad Peacock
Ryan Pressly
Hector Rondon
Aaron Sanchez
Joe Smith
Justin Verlander
Robinson Chirinos
Martin Maldonado
Jose Altuve
Yordan Alvarez
Alex Bregman
Carlos Correa
Aledmys Diaz
Yuli Gurriel
Michael Brantley
Jake Marisnick
Josh Reddick
George Springer
Myles Straw

In terms of pitching, I think anyone not named Pressly or Osuna is going to be fighting for that last reliever spot.

I suspect Biagini slots in there somewhere.

Navin R Johnson · « **Reply #59 on:** August 01, 2019, 01:25:11 pm »

Thought I had him in there. So that means 2 pitchers out

astrojo · « **Reply #60 on:** August 01, 2019, 04:00:21 pm »

Quote from: Navin R Johnson on August 01, 2019, 01:05:45 pm

With no more Aug 31 deadline, this is pretty much who the Astros will be, hopefully taking to the post season. The list is currently at 26.

Chris Devenski
Zack Greinke
Will Harris
Josh James
Collin McHugh
Wade Miley
Roberto Osuna
Brad Peacock
Ryan Pressly
Hector Rondon
Aaron Sanchez
Joe Smith
Justin Verlander
Robinson Chirinos
Martin Maldonado
Jose Altuve
Yordan Alvarez
Alex Bregman
Carlos Correa
Aledmys Diaz
Yuli Gurriel
Michael Brantley
Jake Marisnick
Josh Reddick
George Springer
Myles Straw

In terms of pitching, I think anyone not named Pressly or Osuna is going to be fighting for that last reliever spot.

This list is missing Cole. And Biagini, which has already been pointed out.