Astros @ Blue Jays, July 6, 2017

[HudsonHawk]

Astros:

Springer, RF
Altuve, 2B
Correa, SS
Beltran, DH
Gonzalez, LF
McCann, C
Gurriel, 1B
Bregman, 3B
Marisnick, CF

McCullers, P

BJs

Bautista, RF
Martin, C
Donaldson, 3B
Smoak, 1B
Morales, DH
Tulowitzki, SS
Pearce, LF
Pillar, CF
Goins, 2B

Liriano, P

[HudsonHawk]

T1:

Springer strikes out swinging
Altuve taps back to the mound
Correa singles to LF
Beltran strikes out swinging

No score

[HudsonHawk]

Strike zone is the size of a donut. 

[HudsonHawk]

McCullers all over the place...getting squeezed isn't helping...walk, line out, walk...two BJs on, one out...

[Texifornia]

Strike zone is the size of a donut.

I can only see Gameday, but almost every "ball" is within the square.

[HudsonHawk]

Jays load the bases, one out...

[HudsonHawk]

I can only see Gameday, but almost every "ball" is within the square.

It is tiny.  Getting squeezed big time, but McCullers is all over the place too.

[hostros7]

McCullers on pace to get through 4 IP if the bounces go the Astros' way.


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[HudsonHawk]

B1:

Bautista...full count...walks
Martin lines out to CF
Donaldson...full count...walks
Smoak singles to RF, Bautista to 3B, Donaldson to 2B
Morales strikes out swinging
Tulowitzki...0-2...strikes out swinging

McCullers works out of it, throws 31 pitches

No score

[HudsonHawk]

McCullers on pace to get through 4 IP if the bounces go the Astros' way.


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At 31 pitches per inning, he would only get through 3 IP. 

[Texifornia]

McCullers on pace to get through 4 IP if the bounces go the Astros' way.

31 pitches in the first.

[Aussie Astro]

The Great Escape, I had a dread feeling there.

[Texifornia]

It's vauntin' time!

[HudsonHawk]

Marwin!!!!

1-0 Astros

[Aussie Astro]

Alright Marwin!

[Col. Sphinx Drummond]

All hail the King!!!

[hostros7]

At 31 pitches per inning, he would only get through 3 IP.

I was trying to be optimistic and not merely extrapolating a run rate 1st inning pitch count.


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[MusicMan]

I move that the King simply put "MARWIN" on his jersey, soccer-style.


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[Aussie Astro]

All hail the King!!!

I don't think you can say king dude, we are in gender neutral Canada.

[MusicMan]

I don't think you can say king dude, we are in gender neutral Canada.

At least they support the monarchy.


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[Aussie Astro]

At least they support the monarchy.


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Ok, so Marwin becomes ‘The Monarch’ and we have dodged a bullet.

[HudsonHawk]

T2:

Marwin homers to LF
McCann grounds out 3U
Gurriel grounds out 6-3
Bregman singles to LF
Bregman steals 2B
Marisnick dribbles in front of the plate...out 2-3

1-0 Astros

[hostros7]

At least they support the monarchy.


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Historical ceremonial monarchies not as quaint and cool now that the whole world is swinging autocrat.


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[HudsonHawk]

I move that the King simply put "MARWIN" on his jersey, soccer-style.


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I like that Marwin is the only player we routinely refer to by first name.

[MusicMan]

Historical ceremonial monarchies not as quaint and cool now that the whole world is swinging autocrat.


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Watery tarts throwing cutlery is no basis for a system of government.


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[MusicMan]

I like that Marwin is the only player we routinely refer to by first name.

I like that my phone autocorrects his name to all caps.


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[HudsonHawk]

B1:

Pearce taps back to the mound..1-3
Pillar grounds out 6-3 on the first pitch
Goins grounds out 4-3

Quick 11 pitch inning...Astros lead 1-0

[hostros7]

I like that Marwin is the only player we routinely refer to by first name.

True, and at times like this I reflect how I'm most thankful that Millsy and his reign of "y," "ey," and "sy" terror is over.


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[MusicMan]

Why did Altuve look like he was running in quicksand on that CS?


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[HudsonHawk]

T3:

Springer strikes out swinging at a pitch in the dirt
Altuve with an infield single on a slow bouncer up the middle
Altuve caught stealing 2B...on a curve ball...and a lollipop throw...he didn't take off until Liriano released the ball
Correa, naturally, walks on the next pitch
Beltran grounds into FC...Correa out 6-4 at 2B

1-0 Astros

[HudsonHawk]

B3:

Bautista grounds out 5-3
Martin...whose middle name is "Coltrane", in homage to the great saxophonist, singles to LF
Donaldson grounds into 6U-3 double play on the first pitch

1-0 Astros

[HudsonHawk]

The answer is:  poutine dessert

What are two words that should never be uttered in the same sentence?

[WVastro]

I like that Marwin is the only player we routinely refer to by first name.

Yuli?

It sure beats some of the other options...

"George!"
"Alex!"
"Joe!"

[HudsonHawk]

Stanton is never going to shut up, is he?

[HudsonHawk]

T4:

Marwin grounds out 5-3 on a diving stop by Donaldson
McCann grounds out 6-3 into the shift
Gurriel...3-0...3-1...3-2...taps back to the mound

1-0 Astros

[hostros7]

The answer is:  poutine dessert

What are two words that should never be uttered in the same sentence?

I have no idea how fried bread covered in cinnamon and sugar, cheese curds, and a meat product can possibly be a palatable combination, no less a culinary creation worthy of a 10th birthday celebration.


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[HudsonHawk]

Yuli?

I don't.  Often referred to by his last name.  But Marwin is virtually never referred to as "Gonzalez".

[HudsonHawk]

I have no idea how fried bread covered in cinnamon and sugar, cheese curds, and a meat product can possibly be a palatable combination, no less a culinary creation worthy of a 10th birthday celebration.


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It's basically beef gravy on cinnamon toast.  How gross is that?

[Col. Sphinx Drummond]

I like that Marwin is the only player we routinely refer to by first name.

I like that too. King Marwin from the House of Gonzalez.

[hostros7]

It's basically beef gravy on cinnamon toast.  How gross is that?

Not even appealing after 12 LaBatt Ice beers.


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[astrojo]

Defense letting McCullers down in this inning. He should be out of it

[HudsonHawk]

Jays get an unearned run on an E5, wild pitch and single...we're tied 1-1

[Col. Sphinx Drummond]

Yuli?

He's "Yuli G!" to me.

[NeilT]

I like that too. King Marwin from the House of Gonzalez.

Who besides Marwin, Altuve and Keuchel is left from 2013?

[Col. Sphinx Drummond]

Stanton is never going to shut up, is he?

I think he is not able to.

[MusicMan]

I like that too. King Marwin from the House of Gonzalez.

The first of his name..


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[HudsonHawk]

More defensive dick stepping puts runner at 2B and 3B with two outs...

[HudsonHawk]

B4:

Smoak grounds out 3U on the first pitch
Morales grounds to SS, where Bregman is on the shift...Bregman boots it...E5
Morales to 2B on a wild pitch that went right between McCann's legs because...well, he just doesn't block pitches well
Tulowitzki grounds into perfect double play ball, but it's simply a 6-3, with Morales moving to 3B...because...well, McCann simply doesn't block pitches very well
Pearce singles to CF, Morales scores
Pillar with a ground rule double on a fly ball to RCF, as Springer and Marisnick just look at each other but neither actually catch the ball as it drops between them.  Luckily it bounced over the fence, so Pearce has to stop at 3B
Goins grounds out 4-3

Lots of traffic, lots of pain in the collective penis...we're tied 1-1

[MusicMan]

More defensive dick stepping puts runner at 2B and 3B with two outs...

Per Daren Willman, Springer had an 86% catch probability; Marisnick only 21%. That one was all on George.


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[HudsonHawk]

Per Daren Willman, Springer had an 86% catch probability; Marisnick only 21%. That one was all on George.


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That was Springer's ball, no doubt

[NeilT]

Per Daren Willman, Springer had an 86% catch probability; Marisnick only 21%. That one was all on George.


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I thought Springer was only 9%.

[HudsonHawk]

Bloop double, bloop single...Astros with runners at the corners...one out...

[hostros7]

I thought Springer was only 9%.

No, that's the odds he marries a vegan.


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[NeilT]

Why did Altuve look like he was running in quicksand on that CS?


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The radio guys thought it was a terrible jump, but maybe because Springer missed the hit and run. 

[HudsonHawk]

Altuve with an RBI single to give the Astros a 2-1 lead

[Col. Sphinx Drummond]

Who besides Marwin, Altuve and Keuchel is left from 2013?

No one else, unless you want to count Stassi.

[HudsonHawk]

The radio guys thought it was a terrible jump, but maybe because Springer missed the hit and run.

Springer probably missed it because he was in the dugout...Correa was at the plate.  And it wasn't a hit and run on a 2-0 count.

[Col. Sphinx Drummond]

Altuve with an RBI single to give the Astros a 2-1 lead

He's pretty good at poking the outside pitch to RF.

[MusicMan]

No, that's the odds he marries a vegan.


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And higher than the odds he marries a virgin.


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[HudsonHawk]

T5:

Bregman with a bloop double down the LF line
Marisnick flies out F8
Springer...quickly 0-2...1-2...with a flair single to CF, Pillar dives but can't grab it...Bregman to 3B
Altuve singles to RF, Bregman scores, Springer to 2B
Correa grounds out 4-3, Springer to 3B, Altuve to 2B
Beltran pops out F4 on the first pitch

2-1 Astros

[NeilT]

No, that's the odds he marries a vegan.


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Speaking of which, there's apparently a popular vegetarian Mexican food place at the Pearl Brewery in San Antonio.  That's just wrong. 

[astrojo]

Why is Beltran hitting ahead of Marwin

[NeilT]

Springer probably missed it because he was in the dugout...Correa was at the plate.  And it wasn't a hit and run on a 2-0 count.

All those young stars are fungible.

[NeilT]

Why is Beltran hitting ahead of Marwin

Seniority.

[hostros7]

Speaking of which, there's apparently a popular vegetarian Mexican food place at the Pearl Brewery in San Antonio.  That's just wrong.

Well, now we know where Springer should go to find the non-virgin, vegan, 9-percenter smoke show of his dreams.


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[astrojo]

Would've been nice to see Marwin up w the Risp or even Yuli

[NeilT]

Would've been nice to see Marwin up w the Risp or even Yuli

Anybody but Altuve.

[MusicMan]

 Lord, does McCann get crossed up in every single start?


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[astrojo]

McCann again😡

[MusicMan]

This is a real defensive shitshow.


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[HudsonHawk]

Single, Single, passed ball, single...3-2 Jays...nobody out in the 5th...

[NeilT]

I hate Smoak.  He used to play for Seattle, and the he's still got seaweed in his teeth.

[HudsonHawk]

RBI double...4-2 Jays...runner at 2B, one out...

[Col. Sphinx Drummond]

Not one of McCullers better efforts.

[HudsonHawk]

McCullers just throwing puss now...Feliz in...5-2...one out in the 5th...

[HudsonHawk]

Another LONG night for the bullpen.  Nobody is gonna enjoy the ASB any more than this bullpen.

[petner]

Another ROOT stat claiming league average for inherited runs scoring is 9%...Can someone who tweets ask them to explain themselves?

[Col. Sphinx Drummond]

What the fuck? That is your AL All-Star starting middle infield?

[HudsonHawk]

Un fucking believable...don't bother to cover 2B

[NeilT]

There sure are a lot of blonde women in Toronto.  I wonder if they're all vegans?

[hostros7]

What the fuck? That is your AL All-Star starting middle infield?

Terrible, and not Feliz's fault, but he compounded it by not recognizing it and taking the out at first.


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[HudsonHawk]

B5:

Bautista singles to LF
Martin singles to LF, Bautista to 2B
Bautista to 3B, Martin to 2B on a passed ball
Donaldson...3-0...singles to RF, Bautista scores, Martin scores
Smoak strikes out swinging
Morales...full count...doubles to RCF, as Springer just stands and watches it...Marisnick has to run it down...Donaldson scores easily
Tulowitzki hammers a single to LCF, Morales scores

And McCullers is done... Feliz in

Pearce...3-0...3-1...walks, Tulowitzki to 2B
Pillar bounces back to the mound, perfect double play ball, Feliz throws to second base, but nobody bothered to cover 2B...Tulowitzki to 3B, Pearce to 2B...it's scored a TE1, but that's all on Altuve
Goins hammers one off the CF wall, Tulowitzki scores, Pearce  decides not to run, and is eventually thrown out 8-4-2 by 80 feet  because Pillar had already made it to 3B...scored a single, and to 2B on the throw
Bautista strikes out swinging

What a fucked up inning...6-2 Jays

[HudsonHawk]

Terrible, and not Feliz's fault, but he compounded it by not recognizing it and taking the out at first.


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Not recognizing it?  He turned and threw the ball over the bag, like he's supposed to do.  That's 100% on Altuve.

[WVastro]

I thought National Hangover Day was yesterday....

[Col. Sphinx Drummond]

The Astros are playing like the Astros of not so long ago. I wonder which one slides face first into Tulowitzki's butt.

[HudsonHawk]

Lots of bitching...Marwin tossed from the dugout...Hinch out to have a word...

[Col. Sphinx Drummond]

Lots of bitching...Marwin tossed from the dugout...Hinch out to have a word...

The HPU has rabbit ears.

[HudsonHawk]

T6:

Marwin srikes out swinging, bitches to ump about the strike zone suddenly expanding three orders of magnitude.
And Marwn is tossed
McCann reaches on E6...holy shit...they scored it a hit...after Tulo bobbled it like 9 times, then threw it in the dirt
Gurriel grounds into 5-4-3 double play

6-2

[HudsonHawk]

The HPU has rabbit ears.

That's not rabbit ears.  Marwin turned around in the box..twice...then bitched as he walked away from the plate, then kept it up from the dugout.  Ump finally had enough.  As he should have.

[HudsonHawk]

And Diaz announces his presence by giving up a leadoff home run on an 0-2 pitch

[astrojo]

Nice 0-2 pitch

[hostros7]

Not recognizing it?  He turned and threw the ball over the bag, like he's supposed to do.  That's 100% on Altuve.

You're right. After watching it again, I think he recognized no one was covering but it was too late and he couldn't hold up the throw that he already initiated, which led to him kind of floating it.

[Col. Sphinx Drummond]

That's not rabbit ears.  Marwin turned around in the box..twice...then bitched as he walked away from the plate, then kept it up from the dugout.  Ump finally had enough.  As he should have.

I don't know what Marwin said but the action didn't look like it warranted him being tossed.

[Texifornia]

And Diaz announces his presence by giving up a leadoff home run on an 0-2 pitch

Not exactly announcing one's presence with authority.

[HudsonHawk]

I don't know what Marwin said but the action didn't look like it warranted him being tossed.

He was lucky he made it back to the dugout.  Ump told him multiple times to shut the fuck up. 

[NeilT]

I don't know what Marwin said but the action didn't look like it warranted him being tossed.

He said that Angel Hernandez called better strikes.

[astrojo]

Not exactly announcing one's presence with authority.

Oh, but he was heralding Martin's presence

[MusicMan]

The Astros should quit poutine about the bad calls.


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[MusicMan]

I don't know what Marwin said but the action didn't look like it warranted him being tossed.

He was advocating Lord Palmerston over Pliny the Elder.


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[HudsonHawk]

Astros are wearing the all navy caps tonight.  I don't recall them doing that on the road before.  I better see the orange bill tomorrow night.

[HudsonHawk]

B6:

Aoki in to play LF, Diaz takes the pill

Martin...0-2...homers to RF
Donaldson...full count...strikes out looking
Smoak...3-2...strikes out swinging
Morales...3-2...taps back to the mound

7-2 Jays

[Col. Sphinx Drummond]

Good to see Bregman heating up.

[astrojo]

The Astros should quit poutine about the bad calls.


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The defense has been Eh and McCullers took it on the Chinook

[HudsonHawk]

T7:

Bregman with a rulebook double

That's all for Liriano, Tepera in...

Marisnick strikes out swinging a pitch that bounces in the other box
Springer...0-2...strikes out swinging
Altuve with a broken bat single to LF, Bregman scores
Altuve steals 2B
Correa hits one about 30 inches in front of the plate...1-3

7-3

[HudsonHawk]

B7:

Tulowitzki strikes out swinging
Pearce flies out F8
Pillar singles to CF on the first pitch
Diaz throws over to 1B like 9 times...
Goins grounds out 5-3 into the shift

7-3 Jays

[HudsonHawk]

El Jugador!!

7-4 now

[NeilT]

what was the nickname for beltran, the something of the 5 tools? 

[HudsonHawk]

T8:

Beltran homers to RCF
Aoki grounds out 4-3
McCann hit by pitch

That's all for Tepera...Leone in...

Gurriel grounds into FC, McCann out 4-6 at 2B
Bregman...3-0...3-1...walks, Gurriel to 2B

That's all for Leone...lefty Beliveau in...

Reddick, pinch hitting for Marisnick, flies out F7

7-4
Reddick, pinch hitting for Marisnick...

[NeilT]

el jugador de los 5 herramientas?

[HudsonHawk]

B8:

Gregerson in...

Bautista strikes out swinging
Martin strikes out swinging
Donaldson...full count...singles to LF
Smoak grounds into FC, Donaldson out 5-6 at 2B

To the 9th...Astros chasing three runs...7-4

[chuck]

The Astros should quit poutine about the bad calls.

I don't think that's o curd to them.

[NeilT]

nice catch by Pillar.

[HudsonHawk]

T9:

Osuna in for the Jays...

Springer hits one 8 thousand miles an hour, but right at Pillar, who is nearly knocked over by it at the track
Altuve grounds out 6-3 on the first pitch
Correa...full count...taps back to the mound...1-3

And a really, really ugly night mercifully comes to an end...Astros go down 7-4

[Col. Sphinx Drummond]

Well, I hope they got that out of their system.

[WVastro]

If you want to hear true BBG taunting that Kalas could only dream of, listen to the Dodgers home Tv broadcast... one of them said they were going to sweep the DBacks tonight in the bottom of the second inning in a scoreless game. Later, when they acknowledged that some of their fans were complaining that they were" jinxing things" they responded with (in a tweet to a tweeting/complaining fan) "you have a 100% chance of getting abducted by aliens tonight".

Yes, it's funny, but damn... the reaction around here to that behavior would be epic.

[WVastro]

If you want to hear true BBG taunting that Kalas could only dream of, listen to the Dodgers home Tv broadcast... one of them said they were going to sweep the DBacks tonight in the bottom of the second inning in a scoreless game. Later, when they acknowledged that some of their fans were complaining that they were" jinxing things" they responded with (in a tweet to a tweeting/complaining fan) "you have a 100% chance of getting abducted by aliens tonight".

Yes, it's funny, but damn... the reaction around here to that behavior would be epic.

Yet they won anyway... with a 4 run bottom of the 9th. I guess this one is on me for trying to point out the BBG's job...?

[Col. Sphinx Drummond]

I guess this one is on me for trying to point out the BBG's job...?

Probably, but there's no telling for sure. They are spitefully whimsical and consistently capricious.

[JimR]

Lord, does McCann get crossed up in every single start?


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That is not a catcher issue.