Author Topic: 2019 World Series, Game 2, October 23, 2019 (Read 50014 times)

HudsonHawk · « **on:** October 23, 2019, 06:45:40 pm »

Nationals:

Turner, SS
Eaton, RF
Rendon, 3B
Soto, LF
Kendrick, DH
Cabrera, 2B
Zimmerman, 1B
Suzuki, C
Lopes, CF

Strasburg, P

ASTROS:

Springer, CF
Altuve, 2B
Brantley, LF
Bregman, 3B
Gurriel, 1B
Alvarez, DH
Correa, SS
Chirinos, C
Reddick, RF

Verlander, P

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #1 on:** October 23, 2019, 06:57:53 pm »

Let's even this bad boy up!

DVauthrin · « **Reply #2 on:** October 23, 2019, 07:03:40 pm »

I have a request for the Astros’ offense: Let’s do some vaunting tonight!

Ty in Tampa · « **Reply #3 on:** October 23, 2019, 07:09:55 pm »

Joy, a lead-off walk.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #4 on:** October 23, 2019, 07:10:01 pm »

Not a good start...Verlander issues a 4-pitch walk to start the game.

hostros7 · « **Reply #5 on:** October 23, 2019, 07:10:32 pm »

Not particularly close either

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Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #6 on:** October 23, 2019, 07:10:56 pm »

Quote from: DVauthrin on October 23, 2019, 07:03:40 pm

I have a request for the Astros’ offense: Let’s do some vaunting tonight!

My request is focused on pitching/defense at the moment.

Tom Servo · « **Reply #7 on:** October 23, 2019, 07:12:32 pm »

Fucking hell. What a start.

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Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #8 on:** October 23, 2019, 07:12:54 pm »

Quote from: Astros Fan in Big D on October 23, 2019, 07:10:56 pm

My request is focused on pitching/defense at the moment.

Thus far being denied.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #9 on:** October 23, 2019, 07:13:12 pm »

Shiftfuck single on a would be double play ball...runners at 1B and 2B, nobody out...

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #10 on:** October 23, 2019, 07:14:11 pm »

Son of a bitch!

Tom Servo · « **Reply #11 on:** October 23, 2019, 07:14:18 pm »

We're going to lose this game.

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Ty in Tampa · « **Reply #12 on:** October 23, 2019, 07:14:20 pm »

Jebus...this is gonna be a long night

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #13 on:** October 23, 2019, 07:14:20 pm »

2-run double...2-0, still nobody out

Ty in Tampa · « **Reply #14 on:** October 23, 2019, 07:15:14 pm »

Who broke our pitchers??

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #15 on:** October 23, 2019, 07:15:18 pm »

Changeup did squat.

Texifornia · « **Reply #16 on:** October 23, 2019, 07:15:27 pm »

An 0-2 fucking count!

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #17 on:** October 23, 2019, 07:16:33 pm »

Verlander comes back and strikes out Soto.

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #18 on:** October 23, 2019, 07:16:48 pm »

Ponche, Soto.

MRaup · « **Reply #19 on:** October 23, 2019, 07:16:56 pm »

Fucking brutal start by Verlander. Horrible location.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #20 on:** October 23, 2019, 07:17:11 pm »

I must be like 3 or 4 minutes behind you guys

BudGirl · « **Reply #21 on:** October 23, 2019, 07:17:19 pm »

It's only 2 runs so far, but geez.

austro · « **Reply #22 on:** October 23, 2019, 07:17:22 pm »

Relax. Papi picked Washington.

Knoxbanedoodle · « **Reply #23 on:** October 23, 2019, 07:18:25 pm »

I'm depressed about this shit.

The difference between us and them is they're actually hot and we've been winning in spite of a general team-wide slump.

Tom Servo · « **Reply #24 on:** October 23, 2019, 07:18:46 pm »

No AR 15s from this crew?

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Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #25 on:** October 23, 2019, 07:20:17 pm »

Quote from: Knoxbanedoodle on October 23, 2019, 07:18:25 pm

I'm depressed about this shit.

The difference between us and them is they're actually hot and we've been winning in spite of a general team-wide slump.

That sums it up nicely.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #26 on:** October 23, 2019, 07:21:24 pm »

T1:

Turner...3-0...walks on four pitches
Eaton grounds to 3B...Bregman on the grass because of the shift...and it's past him...Turner to 2B
Rendon...0-2...doubles off the top of the LF wall, Turner scores, Eaton scores...hanging changeup on 0-2
Soto...0-2...1-2...strikes out swinging
Kendrick flies out F9
Cabrera...0-2...1-2...strikes out swinging

But the Nats jump all over...lead 2-0

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #27 on:** October 23, 2019, 07:21:54 pm »

They spotted us a two run lead last night. We didn't have to return the favor.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #28 on:** October 23, 2019, 07:22:35 pm »

Last night they got three runs after walking the leadoff hitter and then a shiftfuck single on what should have been a double play. Tonight, it's two runs. So far. So far the shift killing the Astros.

Texifornia · « **Reply #29 on:** October 23, 2019, 07:22:43 pm »

Verlander just needs to set his alarm about 20 minutes earlier.

Let's get 'em back and then some!

SoonerJim · « **Reply #30 on:** October 23, 2019, 07:23:25 pm »

Quote from: Tom Servo on October 23, 2019, 07:18:46 pm

No AR 15s from this crew?

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What do you think of your team’s execution?

I support it

John McKay, Tampa Bay

BudGirl · « **Reply #31 on:** October 23, 2019, 07:24:11 pm »

If our team can't score more than 2 runs, then they deserve to lose.

fucking hit the ball.

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #32 on:** October 23, 2019, 07:27:39 pm »

I like doubles!

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #33 on:** October 23, 2019, 07:27:42 pm »

Altuve!

hostros7 · « **Reply #34 on:** October 23, 2019, 07:27:56 pm »

Quote from: BudGirl on October 23, 2019, 07:24:11 pm

If our team can't score more than 2 runs, then they deserve to lose.

fucking hit the ball.

Jose abides

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SoonerJim · « **Reply #35 on:** October 23, 2019, 07:28:11 pm »

Quote from: BudGirl on October 23, 2019, 07:24:11 pm

If our team can't score more than 2 runs, then they deserve to lose.

fucking hit the ball.

Altuve only Astro to consistently hit in the postseason

Ty in Tampa · « **Reply #36 on:** October 23, 2019, 07:28:32 pm »

Aw, FUCK!!

Tom Servo · « **Reply #37 on:** October 23, 2019, 07:28:40 pm »

What the fuck?

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Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #38 on:** October 23, 2019, 07:28:43 pm »

Dammit

austro · « **Reply #39 on:** October 23, 2019, 07:28:50 pm »

Why do that?

chuck · « **Reply #40 on:** October 23, 2019, 07:28:51 pm »

What a motherfucking idiot.

Ty in Tampa · « **Reply #41 on:** October 23, 2019, 07:29:03 pm »

Why the fuck would you steal there?

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #42 on:** October 23, 2019, 07:29:26 pm »

I'm at least gonna get a bit liquored up tonight. I apologize ahead of time if I do anything to be sorry for.

Nate in IA · « **Reply #43 on:** October 23, 2019, 07:29:31 pm »

It was the best of times, it was the worst of times...

BudGirl · « **Reply #44 on:** October 23, 2019, 07:30:18 pm »

apparently you can steal on strasbooger.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #45 on:** October 23, 2019, 07:30:28 pm »

Quote from: Ty in Tampa on October 23, 2019, 07:29:03 pm

Why the fuck would you steal there?

You steal there because you don't believe Brantley can get a hit.

BudGirl · « **Reply #46 on:** October 23, 2019, 07:31:04 pm »

who didn't see that coming?

hostros7 · « **Reply #47 on:** October 23, 2019, 07:31:14 pm »

And of course Brantley singles

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Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #48 on:** October 23, 2019, 07:31:17 pm »

Quote from: HudsonHawk on October 23, 2019, 07:30:28 pm

You steal there because you don't believe Brantley can get a hit.

Right on cue.

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #49 on:** October 23, 2019, 07:31:20 pm »

Of course, Brantley hits.

austro · « **Reply #50 on:** October 23, 2019, 07:31:22 pm »

That would have been a nice run to have.

Tom Servo · « **Reply #51 on:** October 23, 2019, 07:31:24 pm »

An RBI! Oh wait.

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HudsonHawk · « **Reply #52 on:** October 23, 2019, 07:31:40 pm »

Quote from: Astros Fan in Big D on October 23, 2019, 07:31:17 pm

Right on cue.

Of course. That's how baseball works

SoonerJim · « **Reply #53 on:** October 23, 2019, 07:32:31 pm »

Quote from: Col. Sphinx Drummond on October 23, 2019, 07:31:20 pm

Of course, Brantley hits.

But there was no lob potential

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #54 on:** October 23, 2019, 07:32:54 pm »

Come the fuck on Bregman.

Ty in Tampa · « **Reply #55 on:** October 23, 2019, 07:33:31 pm »

ABREG!!!!!

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #56 on:** October 23, 2019, 07:33:41 pm »

Like that!

Tom Servo · « **Reply #57 on:** October 23, 2019, 07:33:45 pm »

Bregxit!!!

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hostros7 · « **Reply #58 on:** October 23, 2019, 07:33:50 pm »

BREGMAN BACK

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BudGirl · « **Reply #59 on:** October 23, 2019, 07:33:51 pm »

I guess the bat likes what bregman did to it last night.

i'll take it.

Nate in IA · « **Reply #60 on:** October 23, 2019, 07:33:55 pm »

'bout f'n time! Bregman is back! Tie game!

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #61 on:** October 23, 2019, 07:33:58 pm »

Bregxit!!!!

New ball game

Tom Servo · « **Reply #62 on:** October 23, 2019, 07:34:04 pm »

I like 2 run homers!!

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Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #63 on:** October 23, 2019, 07:34:40 pm »

Bregxit!!!!

austro · « **Reply #64 on:** October 23, 2019, 07:34:42 pm »

Thank you, aliens!

Texifornia · « **Reply #65 on:** October 23, 2019, 07:35:00 pm »

Yea!!!!!
Goddammit!!!!
but anyway,
YEA!!!!!!

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #66 on:** October 23, 2019, 07:35:19 pm »

Shot of the Astros in the dugout discussing tipping pitches

BudGirl · « **Reply #67 on:** October 23, 2019, 07:35:29 pm »

Quote from: austro on October 23, 2019, 07:34:42 pm

Thank you, aliens!

can you ask for the rest of the players they have back?

Tom Servo · « **Reply #68 on:** October 23, 2019, 07:35:34 pm »

We really needed that.

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SoonerJim · « **Reply #69 on:** October 23, 2019, 07:35:45 pm »

Prior to that ab, he seemed to not want to offend anyone at the plate, the anti Soto

BudGirl · « **Reply #70 on:** October 23, 2019, 07:35:55 pm »

Quote from: HudsonHawk on October 23, 2019, 07:35:19 pm

Shot of the Astros in the dugout discussing tipping pitches

that or stealing signs

it's what they do best.

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #71 on:** October 23, 2019, 07:36:34 pm »

Hanging changeups produce 2 runs for each team.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #72 on:** October 23, 2019, 07:36:40 pm »

B1:

Springer...0-2...strikes out swinging
Altuve doubles to LF
Altuve caught stealing 2-5 on the first pitch...out pretty easily
Brantley singles to CF
Bregman homers to LF, Brantley scores
Gurriel grounds out 5-3

2-2 after one.

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #73 on:** October 23, 2019, 07:38:23 pm »

Quote from: Nate in IA on October 23, 2019, 07:33:55 pm

'bout f'n time! Bregman is back! Tie game!

His swing and miss on the 95 mph FB looked quick and aggressive. I was clinging to that thread when he blasted that changeup.

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #74 on:** October 23, 2019, 07:39:40 pm »

He was squeezed on ball 1.

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #75 on:** October 23, 2019, 07:42:10 pm »

Come on JV, you can't be hanging them like that.

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #76 on:** October 23, 2019, 07:42:58 pm »

Suzuki was hitting .043 in the postseason.

So of course we walk him last night and fall behind 2-0 tonight before he singles.

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #77 on:** October 23, 2019, 07:43:35 pm »

All time K leader in the post season.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #78 on:** October 23, 2019, 07:44:10 pm »

I can't remember the last time the Astros had a clean inning after scoring.

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #79 on:** October 23, 2019, 07:44:35 pm »

Quote from: Astros Fan in Big D on October 23, 2019, 07:42:58 pm

Suzuki was hitting .043 in the postseason.

So of course we walk him last night and fall behind 2-0 tonight before he singles.

I don't think he is known for his ability to throw out runners either.

Ty in Tampa · « **Reply #80 on:** October 23, 2019, 07:45:34 pm »

Quote from: HudsonHawk on October 23, 2019, 07:44:10 pm

I can't remember the last time the Astros had a clean inning after scoring.

Clean enough.

BudGirl · « **Reply #81 on:** October 23, 2019, 07:45:37 pm »

Quote from: HudsonHawk on October 23, 2019, 07:44:10 pm

I can't remember the last time the Astros had a clean inning after scoring.

getting closer to a clean inning at least

homer · « **Reply #82 on:** October 23, 2019, 07:45:41 pm »

Quote from: HudsonHawk on October 23, 2019, 07:44:10 pm

I can't remember the last time the Astros had a clean inning after scoring.

Write it it in your diary

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #83 on:** October 23, 2019, 07:45:42 pm »

T2:

Zimmerman...0-2...1-2 on a close pitch on the corner...2-2 on a close pitch on the corner...strikes out swinging
Suzuki...who's hitting .043...smacks a 2-0 fastball to LCF
Robles...0-2...strikes out swinging
Turner...0-2...1-2...flies out F9

2-2

BudGirl · « **Reply #84 on:** October 23, 2019, 07:45:53 pm »

Quote from: Col. Sphinx Drummond on October 23, 2019, 07:44:35 pm

I don't think he is known for his ability to throw out runners either.

until tonight

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #85 on:** October 23, 2019, 07:46:05 pm »

But Toshiro Mifune was a total badass.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #86 on:** October 23, 2019, 07:46:13 pm »

Quote from: homer on October 23, 2019, 07:45:41 pm

Write it it in your diary

Next time it happens I will.

hostros7 · « **Reply #87 on:** October 23, 2019, 07:46:47 pm »

Joe buck, the boy born with a silver buttplug in his keister, is trying to cook up theories about the Astros doctoring balls because the HPU called for one ball back.

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BudGirl · « **Reply #88 on:** October 23, 2019, 07:47:48 pm »

everyone knows the only reason the astros win is because they cheat.

BudGirl · « **Reply #89 on:** October 23, 2019, 07:49:47 pm »

shift works for them

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #90 on:** October 23, 2019, 07:50:03 pm »

Shift works for Washington.

Nate in IA · « **Reply #91 on:** October 23, 2019, 07:50:11 pm »

Great placement by the Nats on that rocket by Yordan..

Tom Servo · « **Reply #92 on:** October 23, 2019, 07:50:21 pm »

Quote from: BudGirl on October 23, 2019, 07:49:47 pm

shift works for them

Can we call that a shitfuck out?

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Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #93 on:** October 23, 2019, 07:51:52 pm »

Missing the spot cost them a strike.

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #94 on:** October 23, 2019, 07:53:07 pm »

Swing the bat, dude.

chuck · « **Reply #95 on:** October 23, 2019, 07:53:14 pm »

Correa's striking out 45% of the time in the post season.

homer · « **Reply #96 on:** October 23, 2019, 07:53:38 pm »

Taking all the way on 3-2 seems to be Correa's vibe

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #97 on:** October 23, 2019, 07:54:46 pm »

B2:

Alvarez hits a rocket into RF, Cabrera with a diving catch in the deep shift
Correa...full count...strikes out looking...frozen on a breaking ball right down the pipe
Chirinos strikes out swinging

2-2

austro · « **Reply #98 on:** October 23, 2019, 08:04:47 pm »

AJ may issue his first IBB before this series is over.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #99 on:** October 23, 2019, 08:05:10 pm »

T3:

Eaton flies out F8
Rendon grounds out 4-3 in the shift
Soto doubles to RF...hanging curveball, lucky it stayed in the yard
Kendrick...0-2...1-2...flies out F9

2-2

Nate in IA · « **Reply #100 on:** October 23, 2019, 08:05:26 pm »

Soto can prance around the bases all he wants as long as it isn't out of the park... And he's stranded there..

DVauthrin · « **Reply #101 on:** October 23, 2019, 08:05:33 pm »

Verlander is hit or miss with his breaking stuff right now.

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #102 on:** October 23, 2019, 08:05:53 pm »

Gameplan for Soto:
Hanging changeup: check
Hanging slider: check

edvio · « **Reply #103 on:** October 23, 2019, 08:08:38 pm »

There's no need to pitch to Soto given the hitters behind him. Guy is locked in.

homer · « **Reply #104 on:** October 23, 2019, 08:10:51 pm »

Strasburg getting squeezed

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #105 on:** October 23, 2019, 08:11:08 pm »

George has caught a couple of breaks...

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #106 on:** October 23, 2019, 08:11:34 pm »

... but he pops out

hostros7 · « **Reply #107 on:** October 23, 2019, 08:12:17 pm »

Springer sometimes needs to be reminded that a 460 ft home run is worth the same as a 380 ft home run.

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austro · « **Reply #108 on:** October 23, 2019, 08:12:21 pm »

Quote from: Astros Fan in Big D on October 23, 2019, 08:11:08 pm

George has caught a couple of breaks...

Strasburg caught a break on that hanging breaking pitch, too.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #109 on:** October 23, 2019, 08:13:18 pm »

Man, Buck is seriously bitching about the strike zone.

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #110 on:** October 23, 2019, 08:14:35 pm »

Sloppy play, make 'em pay!!!

austro · « **Reply #111 on:** October 23, 2019, 08:14:53 pm »

Quote from: HudsonHawk on October 23, 2019, 08:13:18 pm

Man, Buck is seriously bitching about the strike zone.

Not to mention the "cozy" ballpark

Nate in IA · « **Reply #112 on:** October 23, 2019, 08:15:08 pm »

Buck is anti-Astros. Doesn't matter who the Astros are playing, he's for 'em..

DVauthrin · « **Reply #113 on:** October 23, 2019, 08:15:09 pm »

Altuve reaches on an error.

chuck · « **Reply #114 on:** October 23, 2019, 08:15:28 pm »

Eddings is a well known ball squeezer.

Nate in IA · « **Reply #115 on:** October 23, 2019, 08:16:00 pm »

I'll say this for the Astros offense, they are inflating Strasburg's pitch count..

DVauthrin · « **Reply #116 on:** October 23, 2019, 08:16:08 pm »

Quote from: austro on October 23, 2019, 08:14:53 pm

Not to mention the "cozy" ballpark

His dad was an announcer for the Cardinals for a long time. Maybe that is the source of his hatred.

edvio · « **Reply #117 on:** October 23, 2019, 08:16:45 pm »

Now is the time to steal.

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #118 on:** October 23, 2019, 08:16:58 pm »

Quote from: Nate in IA on October 23, 2019, 08:15:08 pm

Buck is anti-Astros. Doesn't matter who the Astros are playing, he's for 'em..

Cub fans say that he is anti-Cub. Can't say I blame him about that though.

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #119 on:** October 23, 2019, 08:19:03 pm »

I've managed to tune out his between pitch banter.

He calls the action just fine for me.

chuck · « **Reply #120 on:** October 23, 2019, 08:19:11 pm »

Weird thing is, literally no one likes Joe Buck. You will never, ever find someone, football fan, baseball fan, dog show, whatever else he does, who tells you, You know what, I really like that guy.

Yet here we are.

DVauthrin · « **Reply #121 on:** October 23, 2019, 08:19:14 pm »

Brantley is battling.

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #122 on:** October 23, 2019, 08:19:45 pm »

Uncle Mike!!!! Professional hitter!

hostros7 · « **Reply #123 on:** October 23, 2019, 08:20:03 pm »

Quote from: DVauthrin on October 23, 2019, 08:16:08 pm

His dad was an announcer for the Cardinals for a long time. Maybe that is the source of his hatred.

Buck doesn’t care enough about baseball to dislike the Astros. He’s just a general scrotum wrinkle.

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Nate in IA · « **Reply #124 on:** October 23, 2019, 08:20:07 pm »

Take _that_ shifters! Uncle Mike with two hits so far!

BudGirl · « **Reply #125 on:** October 23, 2019, 08:20:08 pm »

Nice at bat uncle mike

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #126 on:** October 23, 2019, 08:20:13 pm »

Uncle Mike beats the shift!

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #127 on:** October 23, 2019, 08:20:19 pm »

Quote from: Astros Fan in Big D on October 23, 2019, 08:19:03 pm

I've managed to tune out his between pitch banter.

He calls the action just fine for me.

Same here.

Nate in IA · « **Reply #128 on:** October 23, 2019, 08:20:46 pm »

Rats... another at-em..

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #129 on:** October 23, 2019, 08:21:05 pm »

B3:

Reddick...quickly down 0-2...waves at a pitch in the dirt in the other box
Springer...2-0...swings out of his shoes at a hanging curve, misses it...3-1...pops up a meatball F4
Altuve...works it full...ground to SS...Turner bobbles it, but Altuve jogging...throw in the dirt, and Zimmerman can't pick it...TE6
Brantley singles to RF just over the shift, Altuve to 3B
Bregman grounds into FC on the first pitch, Brantley out 6-4

Astros strand a pair...2-2

chuck · « **Reply #130 on:** October 23, 2019, 08:21:12 pm »

Nice stolen base there, chamo.

DVauthrin · « **Reply #131 on:** October 23, 2019, 08:21:13 pm »

Bregman just missed a very hittable pitch.

BudGirl · « **Reply #132 on:** October 23, 2019, 08:21:52 pm »

Quote from: Astros Fan in Big D on October 23, 2019, 08:19:03 pm

He calls the action just fine for me.

I respectfully disagree. He's call the game as well as I would. I would prefer the pbp guy know the game better.

austro · « **Reply #133 on:** October 23, 2019, 08:21:59 pm »

It was a good pitch to hit, and he put a good swing on it. But it was right at a guy again.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #134 on:** October 23, 2019, 08:22:19 pm »

Quote from: DVauthrin on October 23, 2019, 08:21:13 pm

Bregman just missed a very hittable pitch.

He didn't miss it he squared it up pretty good.

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #135 on:** October 23, 2019, 08:22:43 pm »

That SuperCuts commercial makes me wish I had hair.

Lefty · « **Reply #136 on:** October 23, 2019, 08:23:02 pm »

Quote from: chuck on October 23, 2019, 08:19:11 pm

Weird thing is, literally no one likes Joe Buck. You will never, ever find someone, football fan, baseball fan, dog show, whatever else he does, who tells you, You know what, I really like that guy.

Yet here we are.

Paul Rudd.

DVauthrin · « **Reply #137 on:** October 23, 2019, 08:25:27 pm »

Quote from: HudsonHawk on October 23, 2019, 08:22:19 pm

He didn't miss it he squared it up pretty good.

You’re right. He hit it hard, just right at Turner.

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #138 on:** October 23, 2019, 08:25:55 pm »

Quote from: Lefty on October 23, 2019, 08:23:02 pm

Paul Rudd.

He ain't perfect.

chuck · « **Reply #139 on:** October 23, 2019, 08:27:24 pm »

I don't know who the hell Paul Rudd is but whoever he is, fuck him.

geezerdonk · « **Reply #140 on:** October 23, 2019, 08:27:31 pm »

How do you characterize Altuve's blunder - stupid, selfish? Given the game situation and the skewed risk-reward ratio, there is no justification for the steal attempt. It's not just that he forfeited the go ahead run for his team, but how many more stress pitches could the Astros have put on Strasburg? Hard to gauge how much damage he caused to his team's chance to win the game.

Tom Servo · « **Reply #141 on:** October 23, 2019, 08:27:36 pm »

That was not pretty.

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austro · « **Reply #142 on:** October 23, 2019, 08:28:33 pm »

What an absurd game. Bregman makes an out, Zimmerman gets a hit.

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #143 on:** October 23, 2019, 08:28:53 pm »

Quote from: chuck on October 23, 2019, 08:27:24 pm

I don't know who the hell Paul Rudd is but whoever he is, fuck him.

"60% of the time it works all the time."

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #144 on:** October 23, 2019, 08:29:20 pm »

Quote from: geezerdonk on October 23, 2019, 08:27:31 pm

How do you characterize Altuve's blunder - stupid, selfish? Given the game situation and the skewed risk-reward ratio, there is no justification for the steal attempt. It's not just that he forfeited the go ahead run for his team, but how many more stress pitches could the Astros have put on Strasburg? Hard to gauge how much damage he caused to his team's chance to win the game.

Not selfish.

Ill advised.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #145 on:** October 23, 2019, 08:29:53 pm »

T4:

Cabrera strikes out swinging
Zimmerman dribbles one out towards the mound, Verlander fields it but falls down and throws the ball into his leg...infield single that traveled about 30 feet
Suzuki flies out F7 to medium LCF as Buck almost ejaculates
Robles pops out F4 on the first pitch

2-2

Nate in IA · « **Reply #146 on:** October 23, 2019, 08:30:08 pm »

Okay, John Smoltz is okay in my book. He doesn't care for Halloween either...

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #147 on:** October 23, 2019, 08:30:46 pm »

Quote from: geezerdonk on October 23, 2019, 08:27:31 pm

How do you characterize Altuve's blunder - stupid, selfish? Given the game situation and the skewed risk-reward ratio, there is no justification for the steal attempt. It's not just that he forfeited the go ahead run for his team, but how many more stress pitches could the Astros have put on Strasburg? Hard to gauge how much damage he caused to his team's chance to win the game.

That's a completely inaccurate description of that play.

astrojo · « **Reply #148 on:** October 23, 2019, 08:30:54 pm »

Quote from: geezerdonk on October 23, 2019, 08:27:31 pm

How do you characterize Altuve's blunder - stupid, selfish? Given the game situation and the skewed risk-reward ratio, there is no justification for the steal attempt. It's not just that he forfeited the go ahead run for his team, but how many more stress pitches could the Astros have put on Strasburg? Hard to gauge how much damage he caused to his team's chance to win the game.

Definitely stupid. Colossally stupid, even. He’s already in scoring position with 3-4-5 coming up.

DVauthrin · « **Reply #149 on:** October 23, 2019, 08:31:07 pm »

Quote from: Astros Fan in Big D on October 23, 2019, 08:29:20 pm

Not selfish.

Ill advised.

Agreed. It’s something players do when they are struggling to consistently score runs.

austro · « **Reply #150 on:** October 23, 2019, 08:31:18 pm »

Quote from: geezerdonk on October 23, 2019, 08:27:31 pm

How do you characterize Altuve's blunder - stupid, selfish? Given the game situation and the skewed risk-reward ratio, there is no justification for the steal attempt. It's not just that he forfeited the go ahead run for his team, but how many more stress pitches could the Astros have put on Strasburg? Hard to gauge how much damage he caused to his team's chance to win the game.

I'm sure he thought he was going to "provide a spark".

DVauthrin · « **Reply #151 on:** October 23, 2019, 08:32:11 pm »

Quote from: austro on October 23, 2019, 08:31:18 pm

I'm sure he thought he was going to "provide a spark".

Yep. If the Astros’ bats were in a good groove, he never attempts it.

Lefty · « **Reply #152 on:** October 23, 2019, 08:32:50 pm »

Quote from: DVauthrin on October 23, 2019, 08:31:07 pm

Agreed. It’s something players do when they are struggling to consistently score runs.

We also don't know if he went on his own or that was called from the dugout.

BudGirl · « **Reply #153 on:** October 23, 2019, 08:32:52 pm »

Quote from: geezerdonk on October 23, 2019, 08:27:31 pm

How do you characterize Altuve's blunder - stupid, selfish? Given the game situation and the skewed risk-reward ratio, there is no justification for the steal attempt. It's not just that he forfeited the go ahead run for his team, but how many more stress pitches could the Astros have put on Strasburg? Hard to gauge how much damage he caused to his team's chance to win the game.

teams have been known to run on strasbooger. it didn't work, but it was worth the early shot (if it had been the 9th inning, then quite questionable). Suzuki doesn't seem like the best catcher either.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #154 on:** October 23, 2019, 08:33:17 pm »

Quote from: astrojo on October 23, 2019, 08:30:54 pm

Definitely stupid. Colossally stupid, even. He’s already in scoring position with 3-4-5 coming up.

Because the 3,4,5 hitters have been mashing lately?

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #155 on:** October 23, 2019, 08:33:21 pm »

Quote from: geezerdonk on October 23, 2019, 08:27:31 pm

How do you characterize Altuve's blunder - stupid, selfish? Given the game situation and the skewed risk-reward ratio, there is no justification for the steal attempt. It's not just that he forfeited the go ahead run for his team, but how many more stress pitches could the Astros have put on Strasburg? Hard to gauge how much damage he caused to his team's chance to win the game.

What if he makes it. Are you still asking the question? I'm sure in his mind it was worth the risk. Rarely does a game rest on one play and you can't assume that everything that happens following said play happens in the same sequence. That being said he still fucked up for being throw out.

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #156 on:** October 23, 2019, 08:35:12 pm »

Hit it over the shift, Yordan.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #157 on:** October 23, 2019, 08:35:47 pm »

Buck droning on about football...

BudGirl · « **Reply #158 on:** October 23, 2019, 08:35:52 pm »

Quote from: Astros Fan in Big D on October 23, 2019, 08:35:12 pm

Hit it over the shift, Yordan.

not over but past

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #159 on:** October 23, 2019, 08:36:05 pm »

He did it.

BudGirl · « **Reply #160 on:** October 23, 2019, 08:36:18 pm »

Quote from: HudsonHawk on October 23, 2019, 08:35:47 pm

Buck droning on about football...

another reason I prefer the pbp guy talking about the sport in front of him.

Nate in IA · « **Reply #161 on:** October 23, 2019, 08:36:23 pm »

Shift ain't working so well for Nats right now.. when it's hit that hard...

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #162 on:** October 23, 2019, 08:36:29 pm »

That'll do.

DVauthrin · « **Reply #163 on:** October 23, 2019, 08:36:42 pm »

Quote from: HudsonHawk on October 23, 2019, 08:35:47 pm

Buck droning on about football...

In a World Series game no less. And we wonder why few fans like him calling games?

BudGirl · « **Reply #164 on:** October 23, 2019, 08:36:55 pm »

now would be a good time for Correa's big hit.

DVauthrin · « **Reply #165 on:** October 23, 2019, 08:37:19 pm »

Lookie there, Carlos does know how to swing the bat.

loganck · « **Reply #166 on:** October 23, 2019, 08:37:39 pm »

I'd be so pissed if I was a Strasburg fan

geezerdonk · « **Reply #167 on:** October 23, 2019, 08:38:25 pm »

How many games since Alvarez' last home run?

austro · « **Reply #168 on:** October 23, 2019, 08:38:47 pm »

Rendon's pretty good.

Nate in IA · « **Reply #169 on:** October 23, 2019, 08:39:01 pm »

too bad that didn't hit third base.. nice play by Rendon..

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #170 on:** October 23, 2019, 08:39:08 pm »

Quote from: HudsonHawk on October 23, 2019, 08:35:47 pm

Buck droning on about football...

Yeah, we all hate it. But he does work for FOX and he was just doing his job.

BudGirl · « **Reply #171 on:** October 23, 2019, 08:39:21 pm »

did strasbooger stop tipping his pitches?

astrojo · « **Reply #172 on:** October 23, 2019, 08:39:23 pm »

Quote from: HudsonHawk on October 23, 2019, 08:33:17 pm

Because the 3,4,5 hitters have been mashing lately?

They are today. I get he wanted to make something happen. Steal 3rd, score on a sac, wild pitch, whatever. We have been leaving tons of guys on base, so I feel they are due to break out soon. Hinch would probably not have sent him, he should’ve stayed put.

Lefty · « **Reply #173 on:** October 23, 2019, 08:39:28 pm »

Quote from: geezerdonk on October 23, 2019, 08:38:25 pm

How many games since Alvarez' last home run?

"Well, that's too long."

loganck · « **Reply #174 on:** October 23, 2019, 08:39:41 pm »

Quote from: geezerdonk on October 23, 2019, 08:38:25 pm

How many games since Alvarez' last home run?

9/21 against the Angels

hostros7 · « **Reply #175 on:** October 23, 2019, 08:39:42 pm »

Carlos seems to think the purpose of swinging is to fend off any pitches that might hit him right now because no pitch is too far inside for him to hack at.

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Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #176 on:** October 23, 2019, 08:39:53 pm »

Robby is so overdue.

DVauthrin · « **Reply #177 on:** October 23, 2019, 08:40:30 pm »

Chirinos needs to battle.

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #178 on:** October 23, 2019, 08:40:43 pm »

Quote from: Lefty on October 23, 2019, 08:39:28 pm

"Well, that's too long."

Good call, neighbor.

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #179 on:** October 23, 2019, 08:40:57 pm »

Fuck.

He missed the spot and Chirinos was late.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #180 on:** October 23, 2019, 08:40:58 pm »

Quote from: geezerdonk on October 23, 2019, 08:38:25 pm

How many games since Alvarez' last home run?

Last HR was September 21st...19 games ago.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #181 on:** October 23, 2019, 08:41:48 pm »

B4:

Gurriel...takes a cookie...swings at a pitch that almost hits him...strikes out swinging at a pitch in his eyes
Alvarez singles to RF past the shift
Correa...hacking at slop...grounds out softly 5-3 right over the 3B bag, Alvarez to 2B
Chirinos...0-2...1-2...strikes out swinging

2-2

austro · « **Reply #182 on:** October 23, 2019, 08:42:29 pm »

Quote from: geezerdonk on October 23, 2019, 08:38:25 pm

How many games since Alvarez' last home run?

Six regular season games and 12 postseason games.

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #183 on:** October 23, 2019, 08:43:10 pm »

This game's pace is even slower than last nights. I think.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #184 on:** October 23, 2019, 08:43:13 pm »

Quote from: Col. Sphinx Drummond on October 23, 2019, 08:39:08 pm

Yeah, we all hate it. But he does work for FOX and he was just doing his job.

I don't care. He's still a tool.

doyce7 · « **Reply #185 on:** October 23, 2019, 08:43:13 pm »

Quote from: geezerdonk on October 23, 2019, 08:27:31 pm

How do you characterize Altuve's blunder - stupid, selfish? Given the game situation and the skewed risk-reward ratio, there is no justification for the steal attempt. It's not just that he forfeited the go ahead run for his team, but how many more stress pitches could the Astros have put on Strasburg? Hard to gauge how much damage he caused to his team's chance to win the game.

Just being overly aggressive

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Nate in IA · « **Reply #186 on:** October 23, 2019, 08:43:35 pm »

Strasburg isn't that far ahead of JV... they're both throwing a lot of pitches..

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #187 on:** October 23, 2019, 08:44:21 pm »

Quote from: HudsonHawk on October 23, 2019, 08:43:13 pm

He's still a tool.

I agree, a well paid tool. And a smug asshole to boot.

BudGirl · « **Reply #188 on:** October 23, 2019, 08:45:44 pm »

I can't believe Reddick didn't dive for that.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #189 on:** October 23, 2019, 08:46:09 pm »

Nationals catching every break.

DVauthrin · « **Reply #190 on:** October 23, 2019, 08:46:24 pm »

Another hit on an 0-2 pitch.

hostros7 · « **Reply #191 on:** October 23, 2019, 08:46:47 pm »

Turner is a pest.

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Texifornia · « **Reply #192 on:** October 23, 2019, 08:46:56 pm »

Quote from: BudGirl on October 23, 2019, 08:45:44 pm

I can't believe Reddick didn't dive for that.

I can't believe he's still throwing hittable pitches 0-2.

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #193 on:** October 23, 2019, 08:48:14 pm »

Quote from: Texifornia on October 23, 2019, 08:46:56 pm

I can't believe he's still throwing hittable pitches 0-2.

He cued that off the end of the bat.

And the pitch was off the plate.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #194 on:** October 23, 2019, 08:48:15 pm »

Quote from: Texifornia on October 23, 2019, 08:46:56 pm

I can't believe he's still throwing hittable pitches 0-2.

Oh come on...that was a good pitch and a fluke hit.

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #195 on:** October 23, 2019, 08:49:07 pm »

Pitcher's best friend!

hostros7 · « **Reply #196 on:** October 23, 2019, 08:49:10 pm »

DP!

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Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #197 on:** October 23, 2019, 08:49:13 pm »

6U-3 dp!!

DVauthrin · « **Reply #198 on:** October 23, 2019, 08:49:15 pm »

That was what the doctor ordered. Double play.

loganck · « **Reply #199 on:** October 23, 2019, 08:49:52 pm »

Quote from: HudsonHawk on October 23, 2019, 08:46:09 pm

Nationals catching every break.

Except maybe the strikezone