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General Discussion => Game Zone 2019 => Topic started by: HudsonHawk on May 12, 2019, 01:07:47 pm
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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
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Either Adrenalin or way different guns, but Martin did not approach 97-98 in RR.
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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
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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.
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Astros need to go out and smack the ball around the yard...get this kid a lead.
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Springer Dinger!!!
1-0 Astros
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Clean first inning for the kid. He harnessed the jitters.
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Not sure what it's like at the ball yard, but it's a gorgeous day here at my house.
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Biggio's franchise record would seem to be in some jeopardy
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Is Devo done? Question of the day.
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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
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That is the Pence we know.
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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
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So far so good for Corbin. The interviews with his mom and grandma made me tear up.
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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.
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Springer is fucking punishing baseballs currently.
Good Lord.
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BREGMAN!!!!!
4-0
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BREGMAN!!!!!
4-0
Ball was destroyed.
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Blum making TK do the math to project Springer's stats over the whole season was fucking hilarious, also.
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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
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This is a lot of fun so far.
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This is a lot of fun so far.
Shhhhh
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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
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That was a pretty nasty pitch to get Santana
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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.
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The change seems like a real weapon against lefties with that tailing away motion
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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Where does one acquire a “Pina Power” cap?
https://twitter.com/juliamorales/status/1127632800595578881?s=21
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That Rangers CF defense was pretty, pretty bad.
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How did the Asttos lose any games to the Rangers?
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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
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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.
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I suspect my favorite thing about this Astros era is going to be watching them run the bases.
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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.
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uh oh...TK bragging out how few pitches Martin has thrown.
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another nasty change
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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Damn Stassi is good receiver. We can talk about the hole in his bat, but he is a damn good receiving catcher.
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Scary collision.
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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.
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Good game to get McHugh in.
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I just dropped my cigar and burned the fuck out of my finger
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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.
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I just dropped my cigar and burned the fuck out of my finger
Soak it in your beer.
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BREGMAN...again
10-1 Astros
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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?
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Bregxit!!
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Undetectable levels of relent.
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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.
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Don't you know that they have mothers too?
I hope their mothers cry.
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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
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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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Don't you know that they have mothers too?
Wolves, jackals, and hyenas
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Anyone else want the moms to travel with the team?
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Anyone else want the moms to travel with the team?
Bregman's mom should be allowed in the dugout.
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Bregxit!!
I freakin' love that.
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I just dropped my cigar and burned the fuck out of my finger
Looks like you've discovered the secret to offensive mojo.
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Wise call. Bregman w/ a 3 run jack!
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I have scars for this team. Scars, I tells ya...
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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
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Only one game, but he looks like a MLB pitcher
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Good game to get McHugh in.
Good call.
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Only one game, but he looks like a MLB pitcher
He pitched like he's been there before.
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Good call.
I get one right every five years or so.
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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.
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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
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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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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
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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
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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.
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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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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.
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Springer Dinger, Part Deaux!
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Springer Double Dinger!
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Springer is unbelievable.
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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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Springer is unbelievable.
Extend him tonight
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George is locked in.
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Nothing says 'Thanks, Mom' like a little Mother's Day vaunting.
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Seriously, they should consider having the mommas at all the home games.
Springer ...... just a great day.
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Extend him tonight
Absolutely.
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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
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Springer is now only 10 points behind Uncle Mike in batting average at this point.
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McHugh has a 12-run lead and he walks the leadoff hitter
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McHugh has a 12-run lead and he walks the leadoff hitter
That boy ain't right.
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Damn, Collin.
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FFS
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McHugh a fucking train wreck...Rangers with the bases loaded, nobody out
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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
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Nice catch, Collin! Good job getting out of that mess.
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"Nothing to see here. Move along."
- Collin McHugh
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No idea what Strom told him but glad Collin listened.
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No idea what Strom told him but glad Collin listened.
Pitcher whisperer.
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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.
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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
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Framber? I thought he and Guduan changed places again?
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Springer becomes the first Astro ever with 5 hits and 5 runs in the same game.
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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
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Astros need to go out and smack the ball around the yard...get this kid a lead.
Well done.
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Well done.
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I thought we were giving credit to his cigar and lack of manual dexterity.
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Cmon Tony. Give Springer a shot at 6.
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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
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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
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McHugh and Devo. It’s a special episode of Reliever Rehab.
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Is Devo done? Question of the day.
Yes
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Sigh.
That ball was chin high.
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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
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Extend him tonight
I wonder if they have tried?
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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.
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Sigh.
That ball was chin high.
Sometimes I wonder if Devo thinks his 95 mph straight as a string fastball is his best pitch.
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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.
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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.
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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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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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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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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.
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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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Too bad Bannister isn't still the manager and have to sit through that four game ass kicking.
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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.