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Title: 22 Sep 2014 - Houston Astros at Texas Rangers
Post by: subnuclear on September 22, 2014, 07:54:21 pm

Houston Astros

1. Robbie Grossman (S) LF
2. Jose Altuve (R) 2B
3. Chris Carter (R) 1B
4. Dexter Fowler (S) CF
5. Jake Marisnick (R) RF
6. Alex Presley (L) DH
7. Matt Dominguez (R) 3B
8. Max Stassi (R) C
9. Jonathan Villar (S) SS

SP: Nick Tropeano (R)

Texas Rangers

1. Leonys Martin (L) CF
2. Adam Rosales (R) 1B
3. Rougned Odor (L) 2B
4. Adrian Beltre (R) DH
5. Jake Smolinski (R) RF
6. Ryan Rua (R) LF
7. Luis Sardinas (S) SS
8. Robinson Chirinos (R) C
9. Guilder Rodriguez (S) 3B

SP: Derek Holland (L)

Title: Re: 22 Sep 2014 - Houston Astros at Texas Rangers
Post by: subnuclear on September 22, 2014, 07:55:56 pm

Tropeano gives up a bases-loaded, 2 out, 2 strike triple right as I sat down. Rangers 3-0.

Title: Re: 22 Sep 2014 - Houston Astros at Texas Rangers
Post by: austro on September 22, 2014, 07:56:34 pm

Fowler really busted his hump chasing down that triple. Not.

Title: Re: 22 Sep 2014 - Houston Astros at Texas Rangers
Post by: geezerdonk on September 22, 2014, 08:35:04 pm

I'm wondering about Tropeano's level of admiration for Fowler's stylishly casual canter in the general direction of what turned out to be a triple for Odor.

Title: Re: 22 Sep 2014 - Houston Astros at Texas Rangers
Post by: Reuben on September 22, 2014, 08:57:59 pm

I thought the same thing. What the fuck, Fowler? Horrible jump made worse by his lackadaisical effort both before and after the ball hit the ground.

Title: Re: 22 Sep 2014 - Houston Astros at Texas Rangers
Post by: jbm on September 22, 2014, 09:25:34 pm

Watching the replay, I think y'all are being unfair to Fowler. The jump was fine and he slowed up, probably expecting a hard bounce off the wall.

Title: Re: 22 Sep 2014 - Houston Astros at Texas Rangers
Post by: jbm on September 22, 2014, 09:43:51 pm

Great play by Marisnick.  Not a good route, but quite a grab.

Title: Re: 22 Sep 2014 - Houston Astros at Texas Rangers
Post by: Reuben on September 22, 2014, 09:52:30 pm

Quote from: jbm on September 22, 2014, 09:25:34 pm

Watching the replay, I think y'all are being unfair to Fowler. The jump was fine and he slowed up, probably expecting a hard bounce off the wall.

Yes, I'm sure he slowed up so he could prepare to play the bounce. What I'm questioning is whether that was the right decision; perhaps bases loaded and two outs in a scoreless game means you take a little more of a risk and try to catch it in the air. And no excuse for his leisurely pace of picking up the ball and getting it back in.

Title: Re: 22 Sep 2014 - Houston Astros at Texas Rangers
Post by: jbm on September 22, 2014, 10:08:57 pm

I watched it again and again.  I can't envision him ever catching it. The effort near the wall is certainly debatable though.

I think his running motion, even at full effort, appears more lackadaisical than it actually is.

Title: Re: 22 Sep 2014 - Houston Astros at Texas Rangers
Post by: jbm on September 22, 2014, 10:11:16 pm

Oh, and the good guys lose.  That was either quality or lucky positioning of the left fielder on the last out. I expected a tie game off the bat.

Title: Re: 22 Sep 2014 - Houston Astros at Texas Rangers
Post by: OregonStrosFan on September 23, 2014, 02:17:56 am

What, no mention of "the jump swing"?!?  http://www.sbnation.com/lookit/2014/9/22/6831769/jose-altuve-invents-the-jump-swing

Title: Re: 22 Sep 2014 - Houston Astros at Texas Rangers
Post by: Reuben on September 23, 2014, 09:14:46 pm

Quote from: OregonStrosFan on September 23, 2014, 02:17:56 am

What, no mention of "the jump swing"?!?  http://www.sbnation.com/lookit/2014/9/22/6831769/jose-altuve-invents-the-jump-swing

That shit was kray-zayy.