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Title: Astros @ Jakes July 10, 2013
Post by: Mr. Happy on July 10, 2013, 04:34:02 pm
Your lineups for tonight's tilt:

Astros

SSJake Elmore
2BJose Altuve
CJason Castro
LFChris Carter
1BBrett Wallace
RFJ.D. Martinez
CFBrandon Barnes
3BMatt Dominguez
PJordan Lyles
HOU: Jordan Lyles (4-3, 3.87)

Turdinals

2B Matt Carpenter
CF Jon Jay
LF Matt Holliday
RF Allen Craig
1B Matt Adams
3B David Freese
SS Daniel Descalso
C Tony Cruz
P Shelby Miller
STL: Shelby Miller (9-6, 2.80)
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes July 10, 2013
Post by: Mr. Happy on July 10, 2013, 07:20:25 pm
Fucking Altuve and his penchant for swinging at the first pitch, grounds into the 5-4-3 twin killing.
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes July 10, 2013
Post by: Mr. Happy on July 10, 2013, 07:29:46 pm
Lyles with three ground ball outs in the first frame. So far, so good.
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes July 10, 2013
Post by: Mr. Happy on July 10, 2013, 07:32:28 pm
Carter takes Miller deep oppo. 1-0. Wallace follows with a 1B to CF.
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes July 10, 2013
Post by: HudsonHawk on July 10, 2013, 07:39:46 pm
Good God Ashby is awful.
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes July 10, 2013
Post by: Mr. Happy on July 10, 2013, 07:45:26 pm
Good God Ashby is awful.

I'm stuck with the Jakes broadcast. They said that Martinez ran into an out at the plate exercising poor judgment.
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes July 10, 2013
Post by: HudsonHawk on July 10, 2013, 07:46:49 pm
I'm stuck with the Jakes broadcast. They said that Martinez ran into an out at the plate exercising poor judgment.

It was a safety squeeze.  Not poor judgment, though he didn't get a great jump.
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes July 10, 2013
Post by: HudsonHawk on July 10, 2013, 07:51:43 pm
Geez, turn the glove over and get in front of the ball Castro.

Lyles goes from 0-2 to the leadoff hitter to a walk, a wild pitch and an RBI single.

Shitfuck.
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes July 10, 2013
Post by: HudsonHawk on July 10, 2013, 07:54:41 pm
Double play to end the inning.  Castro, that run is entirely your fault.  You owe me a home run, just get back even.
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes July 10, 2013
Post by: Mr. Happy on July 10, 2013, 07:55:32 pm
It was a safety squeeze.  Not poor judgment, though he didn't get a great jump.

Of course it was. I thought that was obvious, but apparently not to Al Hrabosky.
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes July 10, 2013
Post by: Col. Sphinx Drummond on July 10, 2013, 07:56:12 pm
The Cardinal line up has sure changed since they won the WS.
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes July 10, 2013
Post by: HudsonHawk on July 10, 2013, 07:56:17 pm
Of course it was. I thought that was obvious, but apparently not to Al Hrabosky.

Then Hrabosky is an idiot.
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes July 10, 2013
Post by: Col. Sphinx Drummond on July 10, 2013, 07:58:46 pm
Then Hrabosky is an idiot.

Yes, he is. He has been terrible on Cardinal broadcasts for 20 - 25 years now.
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes July 10, 2013
Post by: HudsonHawk on July 10, 2013, 07:58:48 pm
Castro swings at ball four over his head.  He's not having a good game tonight.
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes July 10, 2013
Post by: Mr. Happy on July 10, 2013, 07:59:03 pm
Castro chases ball four for a K.
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes July 10, 2013
Post by: HudsonHawk on July 10, 2013, 07:59:14 pm
Yes, he is. He has been terrible on Cardinal broadcasts for 20 - 25 years now.

Well, at least Cardinal fans don't know the difference.
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes July 10, 2013
Post by: Mr. Happy on July 10, 2013, 08:00:01 pm
Geez, turn the glove over and get in front of the ball Castro.

Lyles goes from 0-2 to the leadoff hitter to a walk, a wild pitch and an RBI single.

Shitfuck.

Castro's defense still leaves a lot to be desired.
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes July 10, 2013
Post by: HudsonHawk on July 10, 2013, 08:05:20 pm
Martinez swings at one that almost hits his foot, then at one over his head.  Between him and Castro, they've turned what should be bases loaded, no outs into two outs.
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes July 10, 2013
Post by: Col. Sphinx Drummond on July 10, 2013, 08:06:01 pm
Sell out crowd. For the Astros. On a Wednesday.
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes July 10, 2013
Post by: Mr. Happy on July 10, 2013, 08:07:21 pm
That was three horrific at-bats.
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes July 10, 2013
Post by: HudsonHawk on July 10, 2013, 08:07:36 pm
Barnes swings at strike three over his head.  Miller strikes out the side, but I don't think he actually had to throw a strike to do it. 
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes July 10, 2013
Post by: Col. Sphinx Drummond on July 10, 2013, 08:08:15 pm
Wasted opportunity.
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes July 10, 2013
Post by: HudsonHawk on July 10, 2013, 08:11:33 pm
Wasted opportunity.

Again.  This is what separates the Astros from teams that don't have regular 7-game losing streaks.  They simply cannot stomp on the gas.  There are simply too many guys who can't put the ball in play.
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes July 10, 2013
Post by: HudsonHawk on July 10, 2013, 08:15:28 pm
Three more ground ball outs for Lyles, who's pitching a nice game.  He'd have a 2-run lead if I were his catcher, but as it is, he's leading 2-1 heading to the 4th.
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes July 10, 2013
Post by: johnstros on July 10, 2013, 08:28:17 pm
Altuve thinks he's vlad.  Too bad he has no power
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes July 10, 2013
Post by: Ron Brand on July 10, 2013, 08:37:42 pm
Holy shit, is that Hrabosky whining about pitchers and pitching coaches?
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes July 10, 2013
Post by: johnstros on July 10, 2013, 08:38:15 pm
Not quite a homer, but a double just over john jay in center for castro
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes July 10, 2013
Post by: Col. Sphinx Drummond on July 10, 2013, 08:43:08 pm
Holy shit, is that Hrabosky whining about pitchers and pitching coaches?

Miller can't find his groove, missing badly.
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes July 10, 2013
Post by: Reuben on July 10, 2013, 08:48:58 pm
Altuve thinks he's vlad.  Too bad he has no power
Altuve looks like he's regressed to his approach when he first came up in 2011: swing at everything. EVERYTHING.
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes July 10, 2013
Post by: hostros7 on July 10, 2013, 08:57:33 pm
Anyone catch the pre game show during which sparks asked wainwright who got you that shirt that you're wearing tight now that reads "I own the Astros"?
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes July 10, 2013
Post by: johnstros on July 10, 2013, 09:03:40 pm
Anyone catch the pre game show during which sparks asked wainwright who got you that shirt that you're wearing tight now that reads "I own the Astros"?
stuff like this is like cherry on top.  There is nothing they can do for me to dislike them any more.  But this just reminds me of why I dislike them
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes July 10, 2013
Post by: Ron Brand on July 10, 2013, 09:03:47 pm
Fuckers.
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes July 10, 2013
Post by: Reuben on July 10, 2013, 09:08:01 pm
I fucking hate Matt Holliday and his fucking stupid cue ball head.
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes July 10, 2013
Post by: Col. Sphinx Drummond on July 10, 2013, 09:09:07 pm
Shit.
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes July 10, 2013
Post by: jbm on July 10, 2013, 09:09:16 pm
I fucking hate Matt Holliday and his fucking stupid cue ball head.
I only like him when he tries to catch line drives with his nuts.  
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes July 10, 2013
Post by: Col. Sphinx Drummond on July 10, 2013, 09:10:21 pm
I hate any team that is playing the Astros. I don't hate the Cards as much as some.
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes July 10, 2013
Post by: johnstros on July 10, 2013, 09:13:37 pm
I hate any team that is playing the Astros. I don't hate the Cards as much as some.
i honestly find it hard to hate just about anyone in the AL west
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes July 10, 2013
Post by: jbm on July 10, 2013, 09:15:09 pm
i honestly find it hard to hate just about anyone in the AL west
Ever met any Rangers fans?
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes July 10, 2013
Post by: johnstros on July 10, 2013, 09:17:36 pm
Ever met any Rangers fans?
They come real close, braves fans are a few levels higher
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes July 10, 2013
Post by: Col. Sphinx Drummond on July 10, 2013, 09:25:48 pm
I you don't hate the Mariners, you can't really love the Astros.
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes July 10, 2013
Post by: johnstros on July 10, 2013, 09:28:38 pm
I you don't hate the Mariners, you can't really love the Astros.
Ha, I will try harder
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes July 10, 2013
Post by: Col. Sphinx Drummond on July 10, 2013, 09:30:27 pm
Cardinal announcers are bitching about the inconsistent strike zone.
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes July 10, 2013
Post by: Col. Sphinx Drummond on July 10, 2013, 09:34:41 pm
Altuve scores the go ahead run on Wallace's single. Carter on third, Wallace on first. One out, Martinez batting. 4-3.
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes July 10, 2013
Post by: Ron Brand on July 10, 2013, 09:34:54 pm
Cardinal announcers are bitching about the inconsistent strike zone.

I listened for about two innings and got tired of their idiocy. Fuck it, I'm making some poster art. I believe I'll put on some tunes.
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes July 10, 2013
Post by: Col. Sphinx Drummond on July 10, 2013, 09:38:16 pm
I listened for about two innings and got tired of their idiocy. Fuck it, I'm making some poster art. I believe I'll put on some tunes.

"Well, what do you know, that time it was a strike."
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes July 10, 2013
Post by: Col. Sphinx Drummond on July 10, 2013, 09:40:07 pm
Martinez and Barnes strike out, middle of 7, Astros 4 Cardinals 3.
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes July 10, 2013
Post by: Col. Sphinx Drummond on July 10, 2013, 09:49:10 pm
WW in to pitch, one out, man on first.
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes July 10, 2013
Post by: HudsonHawk on July 10, 2013, 09:50:54 pm
Gotta get Lyles out of there, skip...can't have a guy in there who's getting tough outs.  Let Wesley Wright face the lefty...

Well fuckshit.
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes July 10, 2013
Post by: Col. Sphinx Drummond on July 10, 2013, 09:51:47 pm
Fuck WW. I'm so tired of his act.
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes July 10, 2013
Post by: Reuben on July 10, 2013, 09:54:25 pm
Fuck WW. I'm so tired of his act.
I like Wright. I'm bummed that he's sucked so bad this year.
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes July 10, 2013
Post by: Col. Sphinx Drummond on July 10, 2013, 09:58:23 pm
I like Wright. I'm bummed that he's sucked so bad this year.

It's not personal, I like him too, as a person. I just don't see any value there, as a ballplayer.
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes July 10, 2013
Post by: juliogotay on July 10, 2013, 10:07:48 pm
It's not personal, I like him too, as a person. I just don't see any value there, as a ballplayer.

He's left-handed.
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes July 10, 2013
Post by: HudsonHawk on July 10, 2013, 10:09:15 pm
He's left-handed.

And that means exactly what when you can't get out either righties or lefties?
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes July 10, 2013
Post by: HudsonHawk on July 10, 2013, 10:09:37 pm
Castro has been brutal tonight.
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes July 10, 2013
Post by: johnstros on July 10, 2013, 10:11:32 pm
Castro did get a double and scored the go ahead run at that point

Edit: wasn't go ahead, but 3rd run
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes July 10, 2013
Post by: johnstros on July 10, 2013, 10:12:04 pm
But an allstar should be expected to catch up to a fastball
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes July 10, 2013
Post by: HudsonHawk on July 10, 2013, 10:15:39 pm
But an allstar should be expected to catch up to a fastball

He should be expected to lay off the ones over his head.  And don't get me started about the expectations of all-star catchers and how his poor glove is directly responsible for the Cardinals' first run...
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes July 10, 2013
Post by: johnstros on July 10, 2013, 10:19:10 pm
Uh, why was there no throw?
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes July 10, 2013
Post by: HudsonHawk on July 10, 2013, 10:19:42 pm
Uh, why was there no throw?

Cause Castro had his head up his butt.
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes July 10, 2013
Post by: johnstros on July 10, 2013, 10:22:32 pm
Nasty slider from Cisnero
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes July 10, 2013
Post by: johnstros on July 10, 2013, 10:37:25 pm
Wow, that is a huge break
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes July 10, 2013
Post by: HudsonHawk on July 10, 2013, 10:39:53 pm
What I'm fucking tired of is Carlos Pena taking up a spot on this club. 
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes July 10, 2013
Post by: Reuben on July 10, 2013, 10:40:03 pm
Wow, that is a huge break
Only momentarily.
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes July 10, 2013
Post by: johnstros on July 10, 2013, 10:40:07 pm
Well, it ended with a dp anyways.  This loss sucked
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes July 10, 2013
Post by: HudsonHawk on July 10, 2013, 10:45:33 pm
Well, it ended with a dp anyways.  This loss sucked

Particularly because all they had to do was not stomp on their dicks.

I realize that the Astros are not a good team.  I realize that they are overmatched pretty much every night.  So it's doubly frustrating when they snatch defeat from the jaws of victory on the few nights they *should* get a win.
Title: Astros @ Jakes July 10, 2013
Post by: geezerdonk on July 10, 2013, 10:51:01 pm
Maybe when Maxwell comes back, Pena will be gone. He is the Astros' millstone.
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes July 10, 2013
Post by: johnstros on July 10, 2013, 10:53:32 pm
Maybe when Maxwell comes back, Pena will be gone.
Out of the frying pan, into the fire
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes July 10, 2013
Post by: Reuben on July 10, 2013, 11:13:47 pm
I'm curious... Pena pinch-hit for Barnes. Who would have played CF if the Astros had tied or pulled ahead there? Paredes? Elmore? Pretty weird not to have a legit backup CF on the roster.
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes July 10, 2013
Post by: johnstros on July 10, 2013, 11:46:49 pm
Wodan must have been on vacation.  Or maybe it signals the twilight of the gods.   stros need all the help they can get. 
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes July 10, 2013
Post by: Mr. Happy on July 11, 2013, 06:12:42 am
It's not personal, I like him too, as a person. I just don't see any value there, as a ballplayer.

I agree.
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes July 10, 2013
Post by: Ron Brand on July 11, 2013, 07:26:02 am
Baldemar Huerta watches as Wodan takes a holiday (http://www.spikesnstars.com/2013/07/11/wasted-plays-and-wasted-nights/).
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes July 10, 2013
Post by: NeilT on July 11, 2013, 07:32:56 am
Saint Louis of Toulouse, patron saint of the TalkZone.
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes July 10, 2013
Post by: Bench on July 11, 2013, 09:28:40 am
Saint Louis of Toulouse, patron saint of the TalkZone.

"the Jim Umbricht of the saints."  Good stuff.
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes July 10, 2013
Post by: Mr. Happy on July 11, 2013, 10:48:10 am
Baldemar Huerta watches as Wodan takes a holiday (http://www.spikesnstars.com/2013/07/11/wasted-plays-and-wasted-nights/).

Excellent work and story. The canonization process wasn't quite crystallized back then. Local cults could actually just proclaim a saint without Rome even knowing about it. They used to make every pope a saint after death, but that stopped in about the sixth century. Several of the earliest popes are actually included by name in the Canon of the Mass (commonly known today as Eucharistic Prayer No. 1, which is rarely used today except in the Latin Mass).
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes July 10, 2013
Post by: NeilT on July 11, 2013, 10:59:21 am
Excellent work and story. The canonization process wasn't quite crystallized back then. Local cults could actually just proclaim a saint without Rome even knowing about it. They used to make every pope a saint after death, but that stopped in about the sixth century. Several of the earliest popes are actually included by name in the Canon of the Mass (commonly known today as Eucharistic Prayer No. 1, which is rarely used today except in the Latin Mass).

Just like Biggio in the early days of AC.  I always knew this place was a cult.
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes July 10, 2013
Post by: Mr. Happy on July 11, 2013, 11:34:03 am
Just like Biggio in the early days of AC.  I always knew this place was a cult.

Indeed, it is.