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Title: Astros @ Athletics September 9, 2015
Post by: Mr. Happy on September 09, 2015, 04:41:02 pm
Your lineups for tonight's late show:

Astros

RFGeorge Springer (R)
2BJose Altuve (R)
SSCarlos Correa (R)
CFCarlos Gomez (R)
3BJed Lowrie (S)
DHEvan Gattis (R)
LFColby Rasmus (L)
1BMarwin Gonzalez (S)
CHank Conger (S)

HOU: Collin McHugh (R)  (15-7, 3.75)

Athletics

CF Billy Burns (S)
1B Mark Canha (R)
RF Josh Reddick (L)
3B Danny Valencia (R)
2B Brett Lawrie (R)
LF Coco Crisp (S)
DH Billy Butler (R)
SS Marcus Semien (R)
C Carson Blair (R)

OAK: Aaron Brooks (R)  (1-2, 6.91)
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics September 9, 2015
Post by: geezerdonk on September 09, 2015, 06:04:53 pm
A 6.91 era.
That pretty much guarantys that he will go at least 6 innings, give up no runs and have a pitch count under 70.
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics September 9, 2015
Post by: hostros7 on September 09, 2015, 09:09:15 pm
That was actually an interesting segment: Correa switched from a 32.5/31.5 bat to a 35/32 (IIRC) because he thinks he can swing easier and still barrel up. Orlando Cepeda recommended it.


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Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics September 9, 2015
Post by: hostros7 on September 09, 2015, 09:10:30 pm
He's been using it for the last three games.  Honestly, I'm surprised by how short and light his original bat was.  And, the figures above are in/oz to be clear for those who missed


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Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics September 9, 2015
Post by: HudsonHawk on September 09, 2015, 09:11:48 pm
I do not like yellow baseball suits.
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics September 9, 2015
Post by: MRaup on September 09, 2015, 09:13:35 pm
I'm really growing to hate that Valencia guy. 
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics September 9, 2015
Post by: HudsonHawk on September 09, 2015, 09:14:02 pm
T1:

Springer grounds out 4-3 on the first pitch
Altuve doubles down the LF on the first pitch
Correa grounds out 5-3, Altuve to 3B
Gomez pops up F3 in foul ground. 

0 fer 2 w/RISP

No score
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics September 9, 2015
Post by: hostros7 on September 09, 2015, 09:15:09 pm
Gomez may fall down/lose helmet/go to a knee when he swings at a higher rate than any player that I can remember watching, although the sample size is relatively small.


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Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics September 9, 2015
Post by: MRaup on September 09, 2015, 09:15:21 pm
Did I miss some memo that said that going to one knee makes for a good swing?
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics September 9, 2015
Post by: austro on September 09, 2015, 09:17:12 pm
Does anybody else get an annoying hum in the Astros' broadcasts? It's not always there (for example, it disappeared just now when they were showing the replay of Correa's ground ball), and its appearance/disappearance seems to coincide with changes to whatever camera they're using, but that may be my imagination. It's not present in commercials or on other channels, so I'm sure it's not a ground loop problem or something like that.
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics September 9, 2015
Post by: austro on September 09, 2015, 09:17:47 pm
I'm really growing to hate that Valencia guy. 

And Canha.
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics September 9, 2015
Post by: HudsonHawk on September 09, 2015, 09:20:59 pm
Does anybody else get an annoying hum in the Astros' broadcasts? It's not always there (for example, it disappeared just now when they were showing the replay of Correa's ground ball), and its appearance/disappearance seems to coincide with changes to whatever camera they're using, but that may be my imagination. It's not present in commercials or on other channels, so I'm sure it's not a ground loop problem or something like that.

No hum here.
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics September 9, 2015
Post by: HudsonHawk on September 09, 2015, 09:23:06 pm
B1:

Burns pops out F4
Canha walks
Reddick pops out F6
Canha steals second as Conger bounces it down to 2B...imagine that
Valencia lines to 2B, so naturally Marwin, the first baseman is there...

No score after one.
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics September 9, 2015
Post by: juliogotay on September 09, 2015, 09:23:36 pm
That was actually an interesting segment: Correa switched from a 32.5/31.5 bat to a 35/32 (IIRC) because he thinks he can swing easier and still barrel up. Orlando Cepeda recommended it.


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I thought Bat Speed was the current magic bullet?
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics September 9, 2015
Post by: HudsonHawk on September 09, 2015, 09:23:40 pm
I'm really growing to hate that Valencia guy.

Danny Valencia is the greatest hitter in the history of baseball.
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics September 9, 2015
Post by: hostros7 on September 09, 2015, 09:23:44 pm
Hum free here but there is some constant banging/drumming going on when the a's bat that is annoying the shit out of me.


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Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics September 9, 2015
Post by: OregonStrosFan on September 09, 2015, 09:27:28 pm
So... Castro is available to come off the DL on Saturday 9/12, yes?


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Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics September 9, 2015
Post by: MRaup on September 09, 2015, 09:30:10 pm
Man, the middle of the lineup is a black fucking hole right now.
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics September 9, 2015
Post by: HudsonHawk on September 09, 2015, 09:31:40 pm
Colby Jack!!
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics September 9, 2015
Post by: Ebby Calvin on September 09, 2015, 09:31:44 pm
Rasmus HR!
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics September 9, 2015
Post by: hostros7 on September 09, 2015, 09:32:04 pm
Nice jack there from Colby


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Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics September 9, 2015
Post by: OregonStrosFan on September 09, 2015, 09:32:21 pm
Ashby just said that he and Blum had a "sweat-off" yesterday... Since I can't in-hear that, thought the rest of y'all should have to join in my misery...


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Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics September 9, 2015
Post by: MRaup on September 09, 2015, 09:32:40 pm
Waited a few batters too long to post.
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics September 9, 2015
Post by: OregonStrosFan on September 09, 2015, 09:33:21 pm
There we go Colby!


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Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics September 9, 2015
Post by: hostros7 on September 09, 2015, 09:34:00 pm
What did Colby just say there? Gonna need a something something on that mother fucker?


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Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics September 9, 2015
Post by: HudsonHawk on September 09, 2015, 09:34:36 pm
T2:

Lowrie strikes out swinging
Gattis flies out F8
Rasmus homers to RF
Marwin singles to RF
Conger strikes out swinging

Astros grab a 1-0 lead
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics September 9, 2015
Post by: HudsonHawk on September 09, 2015, 09:38:46 pm
Am I the only one who things Lawrie looks like a complete douchebag with sweatbands *over* his one sleeve?
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics September 9, 2015
Post by: homer on September 09, 2015, 09:39:27 pm
Gomez may fall down/lose helmet/go to a knee when he swings at a higher rate than any player that I can remember watching, although the sample size is relatively small.


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Your hard on is showing.
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics September 9, 2015
Post by: BudGirl on September 09, 2015, 09:41:24 pm
Lawrie seems like a punk-ass. The sweatband thing is weird, maybe it is a cool thing in Oakland.  You know Cali-forn-ia is full of hippies.
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics September 9, 2015
Post by: HudsonHawk on September 09, 2015, 09:43:45 pm
God I wish Conger would fucking stay still when he receives the ball. 
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics September 9, 2015
Post by: HudsonHawk on September 09, 2015, 09:46:16 pm
B2:

Lawrie strikes out swinging
Crisp pops out F5 in foul ground
Butler walks
Semien singles up the middle, Butler to 2B
Blair strikes out in his first Major League at bat.

Through 2...Astros up 1-0
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics September 9, 2015
Post by: hostros7 on September 09, 2015, 09:46:24 pm

Lawrie seems like a punk-ass. The sweatband thing is weird, maybe it is a cool thing in Oakland.  You know Cali-forn-ia is full of hippies.

More likely it's some weird Canadian thing we don't understand, like what is a Tim Horton's.


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Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics September 9, 2015
Post by: OregonStrosFan on September 09, 2015, 09:50:39 pm

Canha steals second as Conger bounces it down to 2B...imagine that

Anyone know who the fool was that actually got thrown out by Conger?


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Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics September 9, 2015
Post by: MRaup on September 09, 2015, 09:51:47 pm
More likely it's some weird Canadian thing we don't understand, like what is a Tim Horton's.


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You watch your fucking mouth, Tim Horton's is decent!
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics September 9, 2015
Post by: MRaup on September 09, 2015, 09:57:11 pm
Stay on your fucking feet when you swing, Gomez.
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics September 9, 2015
Post by: homer on September 09, 2015, 09:59:33 pm
Anyone know who the fool was that actually got thrown out by Conger?


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JB Shuck, May 29

http://m.mlb.com/video/v136851683/?query=conger
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics September 9, 2015
Post by: MRaup on September 09, 2015, 10:00:09 pm
Jesus Christ, how was that not a balk?!
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics September 9, 2015
Post by: HudsonHawk on September 09, 2015, 10:00:34 pm
T3:

Springer flies out F9
Altuve pops out F6
Correa walks
Gomez hit by pitch
Lowrie flies out F7

0 fer 3 w/RISP

1-0 Astros
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics September 9, 2015
Post by: HudsonHawk on September 09, 2015, 10:01:32 pm
Jesus Christ, how was that not a balk?!

Same thing as the other night.  No step towards the base, the pitcher basically started his motion and simply stopped in the middle of it and put his foot back down.
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics September 9, 2015
Post by: MRaup on September 09, 2015, 10:03:50 pm
Same thing as the other night.  No step towards the base, the pitcher basically started his motion and simply stopped in the middle of it and put his foot back down.

Stepped to third, where there was no runner.
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics September 9, 2015
Post by: HudsonHawk on September 09, 2015, 10:06:31 pm
B3:

Burns grounds out 1-3
Canha flies out F8
Reddick grounds out 6-3

We've played three...Astros up 1-0
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics September 9, 2015
Post by: hostros7 on September 09, 2015, 10:11:26 pm
Colby isn't getting cheated on his cuts today.


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Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics September 9, 2015
Post by: HudsonHawk on September 09, 2015, 10:11:32 pm
Astros with runners at 2B and 3B, nobody out...
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics September 9, 2015
Post by: hostros7 on September 09, 2015, 10:13:15 pm

Astros with runners at 2B and 3B, nobody out...

Nothing good ever comes from this.


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Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics September 9, 2015
Post by: Ebby Calvin on September 09, 2015, 10:13:24 pm
I missed it - why was Altuve pissed?
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics September 9, 2015
Post by: MRaup on September 09, 2015, 10:15:13 pm
Critical early situation here.
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics September 9, 2015
Post by: Ebby Calvin on September 09, 2015, 10:16:53 pm
Conger!
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics September 9, 2015
Post by: hostros7 on September 09, 2015, 10:17:02 pm
Way to be Hank!!


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Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics September 9, 2015
Post by: MRaup on September 09, 2015, 10:17:07 pm
Attaboy Donger!
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics September 9, 2015
Post by: HudsonHawk on September 09, 2015, 10:17:19 pm
Conger with a 2-run single!
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics September 9, 2015
Post by: BudGirl on September 09, 2015, 10:24:03 pm
That run by Springer makes me tired.
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics September 9, 2015
Post by: HudsonHawk on September 09, 2015, 10:26:24 pm
T4:

Gattis singles up the middle
Rasmus doubles down RF line, Gattis to 3B
Marwin pops out to shallowr RF
Conger...infield in...singles to LF, Gattis scores, Rasmus scores
Springer grounds into FC, Conger out 6-4
Altuve doubles to LCF, Burns bobbles it and Springer comes around to score
Correa hammers one to LF, but right at Crisp

But the Astros score thrice...lead 4-0
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics September 9, 2015
Post by: MRaup on September 09, 2015, 10:26:37 pm
Correa smashed the hell out of that ball.
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics September 9, 2015
Post by: HudsonHawk on September 09, 2015, 10:35:01 pm
B4:

Valencia grounds out 4-3
Lawrie strikes out swinging
Crisp strikes out swinging

4-0 Astros
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics September 9, 2015
Post by: MRaup on September 09, 2015, 10:38:05 pm
CARLOS! STAY ON YOUR FUCKING FEET WHEN YOU SWING!
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics September 9, 2015
Post by: MRaup on September 09, 2015, 10:39:18 pm
This is awesome. Venditte warming up (the switch pitcher). Excited to see him pitch.
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics September 9, 2015
Post by: MRaup on September 09, 2015, 10:40:33 pm
Wow, thank you Coco for an absolutely HORRIBLE route to that ball. Crisp bailed HARD near the wall on that double.
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics September 9, 2015
Post by: Aussie Astro on September 09, 2015, 10:42:25 pm
CARLOS! STAY ON YOUR FUCKING FEET WHEN YOU SWING!

Good to see he listens.
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics September 9, 2015
Post by: Navin R Johnson on September 09, 2015, 10:44:10 pm
Ashby seems to be getting worse as the season as going along.
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics September 9, 2015
Post by: hostros7 on September 09, 2015, 10:46:15 pm
Reddick has a cannon. Nice that the ump didn't call him out solely because the throw had Gomez beat. 


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Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics September 9, 2015
Post by: MRaup on September 09, 2015, 10:46:46 pm
Captain CAAAAAAAAAAAVEEEEEMAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAN!
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics September 9, 2015
Post by: hostros7 on September 09, 2015, 10:46:51 pm
Gattis!


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Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics September 9, 2015
Post by: HudsonHawk on September 09, 2015, 10:47:06 pm
Oso Blanco!!!
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics September 9, 2015
Post by: BudGirl on September 09, 2015, 10:47:29 pm
Gattis hit that so hard he hurt his hand.
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics September 9, 2015
Post by: MRaup on September 09, 2015, 10:47:39 pm
Oso Blanco!!!

Shaking his hands because he got jammed on the bomb.
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics September 9, 2015
Post by: HudsonHawk on September 09, 2015, 10:55:50 pm
Shaking his hands because he got jammed on the bomb.

I used to play with a guy who'd hit a 450 ft home run then come back to the dugout kicking and pouting that he didn't get all of it. 
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics September 9, 2015
Post by: MRaup on September 09, 2015, 10:58:57 pm
I FUCKING HATE YOU, ASHBY.

God, what a worthless piece of shit play by play man.
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics September 9, 2015
Post by: Ebby Calvin on September 09, 2015, 10:59:01 pm
Hell of a shot from Springer.  Great catch by Burns
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics September 9, 2015
Post by: HudsonHawk on September 09, 2015, 10:59:18 pm
T5:

Gomez doubles off the left field wall...his helmet stops at 1B

That's it for Brooks...switch pitcher Venditte in for the A's

Lowrie flies out F9, Gomez tags and just barely beats the throw at 3B
Gattis homers to LF, Gomez scores
Rasmus walks
Marwin doubles to RF, Rasmus to 3B
Conger...who's hitting lefthanded against the lefthander...sac fly F8, Rasmus scores, Marwin to 3B

That's it for Venditte, Alvarez in

Springer flies out at the wall in CF...

But the Astros get three more...lead 7-0

Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics September 9, 2015
Post by: BudGirl on September 09, 2015, 10:59:40 pm
I'm not sure how Ashby missed it.  I don't know what he is doing because he is not watching the game.
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics September 9, 2015
Post by: Ebby Calvin on September 09, 2015, 11:02:17 pm
I'm not sure how Ashby missed it.  I don't know what he is doing because he is not watching the game.

I'm streaminig the As feed, but I assume Ashby called it a HR?
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics September 9, 2015
Post by: MRaup on September 09, 2015, 11:04:22 pm
I'm streaminig the As feed, but I assume Ashby called it a HR?

He cried yard before it had cleared the infield.
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics September 9, 2015
Post by: BudGirl on September 09, 2015, 11:04:30 pm
I'm streaminig the As feed, but I assume Ashby called it a HR?

Yep.
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics September 9, 2015
Post by: BudGirl on September 09, 2015, 11:06:28 pm
I wish Ashby would shut up about how the Rangers are doing.  I really think he doesn't like the Astros.
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics September 9, 2015
Post by: OregonStrosFan on September 09, 2015, 11:06:43 pm
This is awesome. Venditte warming up (the switch pitcher). Excited to see him pitch.

Dude is amazing... As an aside, here is a chart of the pitch trajectories from his last 5 outings (https://twitter.com/darenw/status/641822338284171265) - pretty cool!
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics September 9, 2015
Post by: HudsonHawk on September 09, 2015, 11:10:36 pm
McHugh struggling after the long inning...two runs already in, runner on 1B, one out
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics September 9, 2015
Post by: Ebby Calvin on September 09, 2015, 11:14:13 pm
Fuck.  Cmon McHugh
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics September 9, 2015
Post by: HudsonHawk on September 09, 2015, 11:14:19 pm
Reddick with a 2-run homer, A's come roaring back 7-4 now...
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics September 9, 2015
Post by: MRaup on September 09, 2015, 11:14:34 pm
Fucking McHugh. Dude always gives a few away after getting a big inning from his offense. Throwing fucking meat this inning.
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics September 9, 2015
Post by: homer on September 09, 2015, 11:14:47 pm
That was some kind of meatball.
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics September 9, 2015
Post by: BudGirl on September 09, 2015, 11:14:58 pm
Strom will straighten it out.
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics September 9, 2015
Post by: HudsonHawk on September 09, 2015, 11:16:36 pm
B5:

Butler homers to RF on the first pitch
Semien with a Texas League single to RCF
Blair grounds out 6-3, Semien, who was running on the pitch, in to 2B
Burns singles to RF, Semien scores
Canha flies out F8
Reddick homers, Burns scores
Valencia strikes out looking

But the A's rough up McHugh...Astros lead now at 7-4
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics September 9, 2015
Post by: The Spleen on September 09, 2015, 11:16:54 pm
It's become a pattern now... the Astros starter cruises through 5 or 6 innings and then suddenly bursts into flame.
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics September 9, 2015
Post by: Jacksonian on September 09, 2015, 11:21:47 pm
It's become a pattern now... the Astros starter cruises through 5 or 6 innings and then suddenly bursts into flame.
It's become a pattern now... the Astros starter cruises through 5 or 6 innings and then suddenly bursts into flame.

I thought the pattern was Astros on the road suck.
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics September 9, 2015
Post by: HudsonHawk on September 09, 2015, 11:26:13 pm
It's become a pattern now... the Astros starter cruises through 5 or 6 innings and then suddenly bursts into flame.

McHugh only cruised through four...
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics September 9, 2015
Post by: HudsonHawk on September 09, 2015, 11:26:31 pm
Gomez!!!

Gets a run back
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics September 9, 2015
Post by: BudGirl on September 09, 2015, 11:27:05 pm
that was a nice hit.
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics September 9, 2015
Post by: HudsonHawk on September 09, 2015, 11:28:37 pm
T6:

Altuve...thinks he was hit by pitch...but ump says no...flies out F7
Correa strikes out awkwardly swinging after the catcher caught the ball
Gomez homers to LCF
Lowrie pops out F5

Astros pick up a run...lead 8-4
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics September 9, 2015
Post by: Ebby Calvin on September 09, 2015, 11:29:25 pm
Thanks for PBP, HH.
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics September 9, 2015
Post by: HudsonHawk on September 09, 2015, 11:30:32 pm
Thanks for PBP, HH.

Gonna pay for it in the morning...gotta get up in 5 hours
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics September 9, 2015
Post by: MRaup on September 09, 2015, 11:30:41 pm
"It's made with real fruit, so I'm sharing." is the Alan Ashby of TV commercials.

FUCK YOU.
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics September 9, 2015
Post by: MRaup on September 09, 2015, 11:36:55 pm
For fuck's sake, Qualls. Way to gasoline up this game.
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics September 9, 2015
Post by: OregonStrosFan on September 09, 2015, 11:39:53 pm
Gonna pay for it in the morning...gotta get up in 5 hours

You really think this game will be done by then?!?

Thanks for PBP, HH.

Yes, very much appreciated.

Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics September 9, 2015
Post by: HudsonHawk on September 09, 2015, 11:40:38 pm
B6:

Lawrie with an infield single to SS
Crisp lines out to RF

That's it for McHugh, Qualls in

First pitch to Butler is a wild pitch, Lawrie to 2B
Butler singles to RF, Lawrie scores
Semien strikes out swinging
Blair strikes out swinging

8-5 Astros
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics September 9, 2015
Post by: HudsonHawk on September 09, 2015, 11:41:07 pm
You really think this game will be done by then?!?

Yes, very much appreciated.

No shit...three hours and we're headed to the 7th
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics September 9, 2015
Post by: Navin R Johnson on September 09, 2015, 11:41:08 pm
Qualls pitched great, if Conger doesn't muff that 1st pitch, no damage done.
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics September 9, 2015
Post by: BudGirl on September 09, 2015, 11:43:37 pm
It kind of disappoints me that the Astros don't hit Abad like others players did when he was an Astro.
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics September 9, 2015
Post by: HudsonHawk on September 09, 2015, 11:48:15 pm
Marwin!!!!

Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics September 9, 2015
Post by: Ebby Calvin on September 09, 2015, 11:48:18 pm
Marwin gets another back.
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics September 9, 2015
Post by: Ebby Calvin on September 09, 2015, 11:49:14 pm
11 players with 10+ hrs ties MLB record.  Lowrie sits at 8.
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics September 9, 2015
Post by: BudGirl on September 09, 2015, 11:49:15 pm
nice catch by that lady.  I'm glad she's smart enough to not toss it back.
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics September 9, 2015
Post by: BudGirl on September 09, 2015, 11:49:32 pm
11 players with 10+ hrs ties MLB record.  Lowrie sits at 8.

Marisnick has 9
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics September 9, 2015
Post by: HudsonHawk on September 09, 2015, 11:49:56 pm
T7:

Abad in for the A's

Gattis strikes out looking on a fastball right down the middle
Rasmus strikes out swinging
Marwin homers to LF
Conger...who's not hitting righthanded against the lefty...flies out F8

At the stretch...9-5 Astros
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics September 9, 2015
Post by: Ebby Calvin on September 09, 2015, 11:50:46 pm
Marisnick has 9

Even better.

I really like these As announcers.  Very even keel, praising the Astros when they deserve it.  Also, no Ashby.
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics September 9, 2015
Post by: BudGirl on September 09, 2015, 11:54:58 pm
I need a nice Qualls ground ball.
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics September 9, 2015
Post by: Navin R Johnson on September 09, 2015, 11:56:09 pm
I need a nice Qualls ground ball.

Harris is pitching now.
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics September 9, 2015
Post by: HudsonHawk on September 09, 2015, 11:57:02 pm
A's get the first two runners on...nobody out
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics September 9, 2015
Post by: OregonStrosFan on September 09, 2015, 11:57:24 pm
Harris is pitching now.

I presume she was just mocking Ashby for his reference to Qualls...
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics September 9, 2015
Post by: BudGirl on September 09, 2015, 11:58:07 pm
Harris is pitching now.

I tune out Ashby so I wasn't really paying attending.  Well, I'd like Harris to get a double play made behind him.
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics September 9, 2015
Post by: Navin R Johnson on September 09, 2015, 11:58:19 pm
Dammit, I Ashby'd it.
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics September 9, 2015
Post by: BudGirl on September 09, 2015, 11:58:48 pm
I presume she was just mocking Ashby for his reference to Qualls...

No, I just wasn't paying attention.  Luckily there are enough of you around here to correct me when I'm wrong.
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics September 9, 2015
Post by: Bench on September 10, 2015, 12:01:34 am
Is it better to be leading 7-0 or 9-5?
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics September 9, 2015
Post by: HudsonHawk on September 10, 2015, 12:01:49 am
B7:

Harris in for the Astros

Burns with a swinging bunt, 27 inches in front of the plate, and they have no shot at him.
Canha singles to RF, Burns to 2B
Reddick grounds into FC, Canha out 4-6, Burns to 3B
Valencia strikes out swinging...bitches incessantly that the ump had the audacity to call a strike on him
Lawrie pops out F6

After seven...Astros still up 9-5

Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics September 9, 2015
Post by: OregonStrosFan on September 10, 2015, 12:04:59 am
No, I just wasn't paying attention.  Luckily there are enough of you around here to correct me when I'm wrong.

Ashby referred to him as Qualls on the gound ball dribbler, so I presumed that was your reference...
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics September 9, 2015
Post by: BudGirl on September 10, 2015, 12:05:51 am
Ashby referred to him as Qualls on the gound ball dribbler, so I presumed that was your reference...

Maybe I did hear that then.  I love the fact that he is blaming Springer's reaction to his hit to CF for him making a bad call.
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics September 9, 2015
Post by: Bench on September 10, 2015, 12:10:12 am
Grande is reporting that all of Marwin's 22 career home runs have been solo shots.  That's nuts.
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics September 9, 2015
Post by: HudsonHawk on September 10, 2015, 12:11:24 am
T8:

Otero in for the A's

Springer hit by pitch right in the ass
Altuve taps back to the mound, out 1-3, Springer running on the pitch and moves to 2B
Springer moves to 3B on wild pitch
Correa...infield in...grounds out 6-3, Springer waits for the throw to 1B, then takes off for home...safe
Gomez pops out F6

Astros get another run, lead 10-5
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics September 9, 2015
Post by: Bench on September 10, 2015, 12:12:13 am
Nice base running from Springer to wait for the pulled in shortstop to make the force at first and just beat the throw home with a perfect dive. 
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics September 9, 2015
Post by: HudsonHawk on September 10, 2015, 12:12:23 am
Terrible fundamentals by the A's...infield in, get a ball right at the SS, and you don't even look the runner at 3B back? 
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics September 9, 2015
Post by: BudGirl on September 10, 2015, 12:13:34 am
better the a's than the Astros.
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics September 9, 2015
Post by: JimR on September 10, 2015, 12:14:47 am
That is what Springer does for this team.

I hope Neshek can turn it around tonight.

and oh, yeah, Gomez sucks.
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics September 9, 2015
Post by: HudsonHawk on September 10, 2015, 12:19:39 am
B8:

Neshek in

Crisp strikes out looking
Butler grounds out 5-3 from behind the bag at 3B.  He really doesn't run very well
Semien flies out F9 on a nice running catch by Springer

Through 8.....10-5 Astros
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics September 9, 2015
Post by: Bench on September 10, 2015, 12:20:08 am
Neshek did well.
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics September 9, 2015
Post by: JimR on September 10, 2015, 12:20:49 am
I hate these late games.
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics September 9, 2015
Post by: HudsonHawk on September 10, 2015, 12:21:23 am
I hate these late games.

You're telling me.  But I can't stop now
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics September 9, 2015
Post by: JimR on September 10, 2015, 12:25:00 am
The team struggles and will have a tough time in Arlington. I do not care. I love this team, and I hope we get the core group tied up long term.
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics September 9, 2015
Post by: HudsonHawk on September 10, 2015, 12:32:09 am
The team struggles and will have a tough time in Arlington. I do not care. I love this team, and I hope we get the core group tied up long term.

I will be disappointed for them if they don't make the post season because they've come so far and accomplished a lot.  But I also love this team.
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics September 9, 2015
Post by: Bench on September 10, 2015, 12:33:31 am
cong cong!
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics September 9, 2015
Post by: Bench on September 10, 2015, 12:35:07 am
The team struggles and will have a tough time in Arlington. I do not care. I love this team, and I hope we get the core group tied up long term.

It's a great group.  I hate myself for staying up so late, but watching these guys is completely worth it.  It's been a long time and pennant chases aren't guaranteed to any fan.
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics September 9, 2015
Post by: BudGirl on September 10, 2015, 12:36:59 am
Did I just hear a fan at O.Co say they want to go home?
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics September 9, 2015
Post by: HudsonHawk on September 10, 2015, 12:37:14 am
T9:

 Leon in for the A's

Lowrie flies out F7
Gattis reaches on TE6, as the throw is high and pulls Canha off the bag
Villar in to run for Gattis
Rasmus strikes out looking as Villar is running on the pitch.  He stops, but the throw bounces and goes into CF.  Villar awarded a SB and moves to 3B on the TE2
Marwin walks
Conger with an infield single on a ground ball to 2B,  Lawrie knocks it down but can't get a throw off. Villar scores, Marwin to 2B
Springer...works the count full...runners will be moving...grounds out 5-3

Astros lead 11-5
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics September 9, 2015
Post by: JimR on September 10, 2015, 12:38:36 am
Monday's game hurt because we lost it with poor play. Good series in LA, then split in Texas, and I am happy.
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics September 9, 2015
Post by: HudsonHawk on September 10, 2015, 12:38:46 am
Oliver Perez will work the 9th.  It'd be nice to see him pitch well here.
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics September 9, 2015
Post by: HudsonHawk on September 10, 2015, 12:39:48 am
Monday's game hurt because we lost it with poor play. Good series in LA, then split in Texas, and I am happy.

They win five games on this road trip and I'll splooge in my pants.
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics September 9, 2015
Post by: BudGirl on September 10, 2015, 12:40:46 am
So the Grizzlies, Hooks, and Hawks won but the Cats and Bandits lost. 
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics September 9, 2015
Post by: HudsonHawk on September 10, 2015, 12:42:53 am
Somebody in the stands is getting his money's worth
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics September 9, 2015
Post by: HudsonHawk on September 10, 2015, 12:45:44 am
B9:

Blair strikes out swinging
Burns flies out F7
Canha strikes out swinging

Astros Win!!!!
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics September 9, 2015
Post by: Bench on September 10, 2015, 12:46:19 am
Ollie looked good., though his glove fluttering thing is a tad unsettling. 

Big win.
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics September 9, 2015
Post by: Bench on September 10, 2015, 12:46:50 am
B9:

Blair strikes out swinging
Burns flies out F7
Canha strikes out swinging

Astros Win!!!!

Thanks for sticking out the PBP.
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics September 9, 2015
Post by: HudsonHawk on September 10, 2015, 12:46:51 am
Good job in the GZ boys and girls...I'm hitting the sack
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics September 9, 2015
Post by: Ebby Calvin on September 10, 2015, 12:47:47 am
Good job in the GZ boys and girls...I'm hitting the sack

Thanks again HH
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics September 9, 2015
Post by: JimR on September 10, 2015, 12:53:12 am
Good job in the GZ boys and girls...I'm hitting the sack

Good job HH
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics September 9, 2015
Post by: OregonStrosFan on September 10, 2015, 12:53:55 am
Thanks for sticking out the PBP.

Yes, appreciated!
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics September 9, 2015
Post by: MRaup on September 10, 2015, 09:35:42 am
Did I just hear a fan at O.Co say they want to go home?

Yes, you did. Loud and clear.
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics September 9, 2015
Post by: BudGirl on September 10, 2015, 10:18:06 am
Sphinx prefers anything but brooms. (http://www.orangewhoopass.com/?p=12859)
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics September 9, 2015
Post by: JimR on September 10, 2015, 01:03:38 pm
Sphinx prefers anything but brooms. (http://www.orangewhoopass.com/?p=12859)

brilliant title!