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Title: Happy Father's Day, Astros vs. Twins
Post by: Ebby Calvin on June 21, 2009, 01:41:08 pm
Bottom 2nd, HOU 3, MIN 1, 2 outs

Scoring:


1st:
Kepp singles home Bourn, who singled and stole 2nd.
Miggy ground-rule double to right, Kepp to 3rd.
Lee grounds to 2nd, scoring Kepp from 3rd, Miggy moved to 2nd, 1 out.
Puma grounds out to 2nd.
Pence!!! doubles to left, Tejada scores.
Pudge flies out.

Bottom 2nd:
Cuddyer solo shot to left.

Lineups

Astros

Bourn
Kepp (3b)
Tejada
Lee (DH)
Puma
Pence
Pudge
Kaz
Michaels (LF)

Twinkies

Gomez
Harris
Mauer
Cuddyer
Kubel
Crede
Young
Redmond
Tolbert

Wandy vs. Perkins

Title: Re: Happy Father's Day, Astros vs. Twins
Post by: Ebby Calvin on June 21, 2009, 01:55:42 pm
Top 4th, HOU 3, MIN 1.

If anyone needs more frequent/detailed info, let me know.  I doubt too many are feverishly refreshing the GZ this afternoon, but just in case....
Title: Middle 4th, HOU 3, MIN 1
Post by: Ebby Calvin on June 21, 2009, 02:01:12 pm
Pence out at 2nd on a bullshit call.  Pudge grounded up the middle, ball deflects off 2B glove towards the bag, where SS pulls off the bag to grab it.  Replays are clear.  Coop out to discuss.

Middle 4th, HOU 3, MIN 1
Title: Re: Happy Father's Day, Astros vs. Twins
Post by: 94CougarGrad on June 21, 2009, 02:16:07 pm
Top 4th, HOU 3, MIN 1.

If anyone needs more frequent/detailed info, let me know.  I doubt too many are feverishly refreshing the GZ this afternoon, but just in case....

I'm not feverishly refreshing, but I'm cooking, and the Older Son is flipping between a movie and the game... with more tv time going to the movie, of course. So I'm happy to have whatever updates you give. Do what's easiest for you- it's appreciated. :)
Title: Mid 5th, HOU 3, MIN 1.
Post by: Ebby Calvin on June 21, 2009, 02:17:07 pm
Mid 5th, HOU 3, MIN 1.

Carlos gave one a ride for the 3rd out at the warning track.
Title: Re: Happy Father's Day, Astros vs. Twins
Post by: Mr. Happy on June 21, 2009, 02:24:39 pm
Wandy is looking much better today. I like his working off of his fastball. To me, that's his key.
Title: End 5th, HOU 3, MIN 1
Post by: Ebby Calvin on June 21, 2009, 02:25:27 pm
I'm not feverishly refreshing, but I'm cooking, and the Older Son is flipping between a movie and the game... with more tv time going to the movie, of course. So I'm happy to have whatever updates you give. Do what's easiest for you- it's appreciated. :)

Sure, no problem.

Bottom 5th

Wandy still on the bump.

Crede walks.  3rd BB of the game for Wandy.
Young strikes out swinging, beautiful breaking ball low-away.  5 k's for Wandy today.  1 out, 1 on.
Redmond shoots one to RF, Pence with the diving play to get the out.  Not as spectacular as it sounds.  2 outs, 1 on.
Tolbert pops out to Matsui.  3 outs.

End 5th, HOU 3, MIN 1
Title: Re: Happy Father's Day, Astros vs. Twins
Post by: subnuclear on June 21, 2009, 02:29:48 pm
I'm appreciating the updates too.
Title: Middle 6th, HOU 3, MIN 1
Post by: Ebby Calvin on June 21, 2009, 02:32:55 pm
Top 6th

Twinkie grounds out to 3rd.  Nice play by Crede on the short-hop.  1 out.
Thunderpants grounds out to 3rd.  Nice play by Crede on the short-hop.  2 outs.
Pudge walks.  Nice play by Crede on the short-hop.  2 outs, 1 on.
Kaz lines out to 3rd.  Nice snag by Crede.  3 outs.

Middle 6th, HOU 3, MIN 1
Title: Re: Happy Father's Day, Astros vs. Twins
Post by: 94CougarGrad on June 21, 2009, 02:37:06 pm
So, what you're saying is, Crede ate his Wheaties today?
Title: End 6th, HOU 3, MIN 1
Post by: Ebby Calvin on June 21, 2009, 02:40:09 pm
Bottom 6th

Gomez squares to bunt, ball ricochets off his bat right into his forehead, helmet flies off.  Gomez rubs some dirt on it, strikes out.  Ball squirts away from Pudge, who chases it down and runs to 1st to get the out.  2 unassisted, Gomez not running.  1 out.

Harris strikes out looking.  7 k's for Wandy, at least 1 in every inning.  2 outs.
Mauer bounces to 1st.  3 outs.

End 6th, HOU 3, MIN 1
Title: Re: Happy Father's Day, Astros vs. Twins
Post by: Ebby Calvin on June 21, 2009, 02:41:07 pm
So, what you're saying is, Crede ate his Wheaties today?

Looks like he ate an entire box.
Title: Re: Happy Father's Day, Astros vs. Twins
Post by: OregonStrosFan on June 21, 2009, 02:45:18 pm
So, what you're saying is, Crede ate his Wheaties today?

Just glad he hadn't eaten 'em last night...
Title: Re: Happy Father's Day, Astros vs. Twins
Post by: OregonStrosFan on June 21, 2009, 02:48:14 pm
Gomez playing acrobat in center field again.  Nice catch!
Title: Mid 7th, HOU 4, MIN 1
Post by: Ebby Calvin on June 21, 2009, 02:48:25 pm
Top 7th.

Michaels hits it out of the infield, flies out to LF.  1 out.
Bourn singles to left.  1 out, 1 speedy mo-fo on.
Kepp chopper up the middle, Bourn to 3rd.  1 out, 1 speedy mo-fo on 3rd, Kepp at 1st.
Miggy laces it to LF, Bourn scores on the sac fly.  2 outs, 1 on.
Carlos gets absolutely robbed by Gomez on a catch over the LCF wall.  3 outs.

Mid 7th, HOU 4, MIN 1
Title: Re: Happy Father's Day, Astros vs. Twins
Post by: moriartp on June 21, 2009, 02:49:23 pm
Wow, lots of hard outs today.
Title: Re: Happy Father's Day, Astros vs. Twins
Post by: Ebby Calvin on June 21, 2009, 02:49:42 pm
Gotta go work in the garage, I'll send updates as I see them.
Title: Re: Happy Father's Day, Astros vs. Twins
Post by: OregonStrosFan on June 21, 2009, 02:52:42 pm
Gotta go work in the garage, I'll send updates as I see them.

Dad wanted turkey for lunch and the tryptophan just kicked in...  I can spell ya for a while.
Title: Re: Happy Father's Day, Astros vs. Twins
Post by: hostros7 on June 21, 2009, 02:57:11 pm
Please let Wandy go another, particularly if Hawk is unavailable.
Title: End 7: HOU 4, MIN 1
Post by: OregonStrosFan on June 21, 2009, 02:58:45 pm
Bottom 7: Wandy still on the hill

Cuddyer: strikes out swinging.  1 out, none on.  (Wandys 8th K of the day)
Buscher: singles past Berkman into left.  1 out, runner on 1B.  (2nd Twin hit of the game.  Wandy at 105 pitches).
Crede: hard grounder to Matsui on the 9th pitch of the AB, Kaz goes to his right (making a nice play on the short hop), throw to Miggy to begin a 4-6-3 DP.  3 outs.

End 7: HOU 4, MIN 1

Wandy at 114 pitches (78 strikes)

Crede:
Title: Re: Happy Father's Day, Astros vs. Twins
Post by: BatGirl on June 21, 2009, 03:02:34 pm
unable to watch, so thanks for the updates, guys!
Title: Middle 8: HOU 4, MIN 1
Post by: OregonStrosFan on June 21, 2009, 03:04:32 pm
Top 8: Guerrier (RHP) in on relief

Puma: smokes one to the wall in right center for his 12th double of the year.  None out, runner on 2B.

Thunderpants: Hard grounder almost past the shortstop (shoulda been, but heck of a play).  Shortstop picks it, and throws to try to get Puma heading back to 2B.  Has Puma beat, but Puma sliding headfirst shows the 2B the left arm but then pulled it away and touches the base with his right arm.  None out, runners at 1B and 2B.

Pudge: grounds into a 5-4-3 DP.  2 outs, Puma at 3B.

Kaz: Flies out to center.  3 outs.

Middle 8: HOU 4, MIN 1
Title: Re: Happy Father's Day, Astros vs. Twins
Post by: Hornstros on June 21, 2009, 03:06:40 pm
slick move by Puma in the 8th getting back to second.   making up for the shortcoming yesterday on the Gomez rundown
Title: End 8: HOU 4, MIN 1
Post by: OregonStrosFan on June 21, 2009, 03:09:19 pm
Bottom 8: Sampson on the bump in relief for Wandy.

Young: groundout to Kepp, throw to Puma in plenty if time.  1 out, none on.

Redmond: roller to Kepp who throws to Puma for the out.  2 outs, none on.

Tolbert: soft grounder to Kaz, flips to Berkman for the 3rd out. (Sampson with 8 pitches total).

End 8: HOU 4, MIN 1
Title: Middle 9: HOU 4, MIN 1
Post by: OregonStrosFan on June 21, 2009, 03:15:44 pm
Top 9: R.A. Dickey  (RHP - knuckleballer, has no ulner collateral ligament in his right elbow)

Michaels: hits a 1-hopper to 2B.  1 out, none on.

Bourn: rolls one to second, @b to his right to make the play.  2 outs, none on.

Keppinger: pops up to the SS in shallow left.  3 outs.

Middle 9: HOU 4, MIN 1

Valverde readying to take the hill in B9.
Title: Re: Happy Father's Day, Astros vs. Twins
Post by: SaltyParker on June 21, 2009, 03:19:51 pm
It seems like Erstad should have gotten an at bat and be in LF here
Title: Re: Happy Father's Day, Astros vs. Twins
Post by: Ebby Calvin on June 21, 2009, 03:23:41 pm
Thanks, OSF.  Nice win!
Title: Ballgame: HOU 4, MIN 1
Post by: OregonStrosFan on June 21, 2009, 03:23:50 pm
Bottom 9: Valverde in for the save attempt.

Morales:  grounder to Matsui, throw to Puma for the out.  1 out, none on.

Harris: soft bouncer to short, Tejada in on it and makes the throw to 1st with time to spare.  2 outs.

Mauer (0-3, 12 game hitting streak on the line): Flies the 2-2 pitch to left.  Ballgame!  (JD said Valverde hit 101 on the 2-1 pitch).

Ballgame: HOU 4, MIN 1

Valerde with his 5th save of the year
Title: Re: Happy Father's Day, Astros vs. Twins
Post by: subnuclear on June 21, 2009, 03:25:02 pm
Glad to have Valverde pitching again!
Title: Re: End 8: HOU 4, MIN 1
Post by: Alkie on June 21, 2009, 03:30:24 pm
(Sampson with 8 pitches total).

This shocks me.  Almost as much as his ERA this season.   Why haven't they flat released him yet?
Title: Re: Happy Father's Day, Astros vs. Twins
Post by: 94CougarGrad on June 21, 2009, 03:32:39 pm
Whoo hoo! Yay for a win over the Twins!