Paulino’s stellar outing wasted

Posted on April 19, 2009 by Ty in Tampa in Game Recaps

Sunday, April 19, 2009

Reds 4
Astros 2

W: Volquez (2-1) | L: Geary (0-1) | S: Cordero (4)
HR: Nada

Felipe Paulino’s 4th major league start was a beaut. Too bad the bullpen took a dump and the offense fell back into lethargy. This one was extra frustrating with baserunning gaffes, fucked up calls and GWRBI doubles by pinch-hitting pitchers.

Paulino worked efficiently with heat and breaks, throwing 97 pitches through 6 innings with 6 Ks, 2 walks and 3 hits. Lance Nix was able to tag him twice, although the double to the gap in left center in the second was almost snagged by Bourne.

Volquez walked 5 Astros and twice they had the bases loaded with 1 out. In the 3rd, the Astros first and only run off Volquez came on a Miggy single that score the jackrabbit Bourn from 1st. Another hit by Twinkie and a walk to Lee packed ’em but PENCE!!! whiffed and Blum popped out to 2rd.

In the second 1-out, bases loaded shituation, a ground ball by Blum to 2B Phillips caught Pence in a brain fart. He ran past and successfully avoided the tag as Phillips gunned to 1st for the out. Country Joe saw it a bit differently and called Pence out and the inning was over.

The bullpen was called on to protect a 1-0 lead after Paulino battled for 6. Byrdak walked the 1st Dickety and Coop saw enough of him. Geary came in and gave up a hit and a throwing error to lose the lead. Then mighty Micah Owings – RHP stepped to the plate.

They mounted a few unsuccessful comebacks and dropped the game 4-2. One more against these fuckers tomorrow to salvage a split. Arroyo vs. Hampton.

Dickities Run Ruled (well, it sounds good anyway)

Posted on April 19, 2009 by Taras Bulba in Game Recaps

Saturday, April 18, 2009

Astros 7
Redlegs 0

W: Wandy | L: Harang
HR: X

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The fucking game wasn’t on in Austin. We did, however, have angry atheists and lesbians on public access. For a recap, check out the refreshingly non-pissed and effervescent Footer. Home Wandy showed up in spades, screaming, “I AM THE SHORE PATROL, MOTHERFUCKER!” and completely keel hauled the godless Dickities, fanning 10 Skyline suckers along the way. PENCE!!!, Carlos, and Ivan the Pseudo-Terrible provided the offense for the fine Christian gentlemens in a going away effort. Cooper, emboldened by his new contract, sat proudly naked on the bench, chewing khat and fondling his impressive collection of agate marbles. Ed Wade took a shit on his own desk.

Today’s Horoscope: ARIES (March 21-April 19)

Essentially, you’re fucked. Might as well jerk off in a tube sock. If you’re a guy, go sit out on the curb with a quart of Miller in a paper sack and yell at cars. Buy a goddamn turtle or something.

Home Wandy

2 wins in Pittsburgh, Vets light fire, Battery mates

Posted on April 19, 2009 by pravata in News You Can Use

“It just never got to a point where Tal and Drayton were there [in Kissimmee, Fla.] at the same time, although they were there at different times. We were playing lousy, and you try to hit the right opportunity to make an announcement like this.

Cooper manager through 2010

Posted on April 18, 2009 by pravata in News You Can Use

Astros signed the option, Link

It’s a Long Season

Posted on April 18, 2009 by Noe in Austin in Videos

After a bitter loss to the Cincinnati Redlegs, the Astros say it’s still early.

Paulino up, Valverde “fine”, Roy pissy

Posted on April 18, 2009 by pravata in News You Can Use

Paulino to start Sunday, no details on which of Arias or Fulchino gets sent back. Footer says they’ll tell us just prior to the game.
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Also, check her blog entry for her reaction to Sutton being traded.
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No problem

Valverde struck out his first hitter, Jay Bruce, (then walked) Encarnacion on four pitches

The back may have played a role during Encarnacion’s plate appearance.

“It’s the same problem with my back — not too much, a little bit,” Valverde said. “Everything was fine after that.”

He’s fine,” Cooper said. “He was hitting 94, 95 [mph]. That tells me he’s fine.”

Fine, fine, just fine…except for the 2 run homer. Which would have been a 1 run homer if not for the walk.

Roy is kinda pissy

“I thought they made me throw the ball over the plate,” Oswalt said. “We [the offense] had some quick innings. A lot of times I felt like I put my hat down and I had to go back out. It was a battle. I threw some quality pitches when I needed it. I don’t know what else you want.”

Pressed for more, Oswalt said simply, “I battled. You throw as much as you can throw, and then answer questions after.”
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