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Title: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: Texifornia on August 19, 2018, 02:57:20 pm
Let's go elephant huntin'!

Springer CF
Bregman 3B
Gurriel 2B
Correa SS
White 1B
Marwin LF
Gattis DH
Reddick RF
Maldonado C
Verlander P



Martini LF
Chapman 3B
Lowrie 2B
Davis DH
Olson 1B
Piscotty RF
Semien SS
Canha CF
Lucroy C
Manaea P
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on August 19, 2018, 03:16:09 pm
Let's go JV.

We know we've been leaning hard on you,  but we gotta do it again.
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on August 19, 2018, 03:19:48 pm
Dammit.
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: hostros7 on August 19, 2018, 03:20:08 pm
Welp. I thought JV k’d him looking on the 0-2, but now we are down 1-0


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Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: HudsonHawk on August 19, 2018, 03:21:39 pm
Down 2-0
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: HudsonHawk on August 19, 2018, 03:22:08 pm
Verlander has become a gopher ball machine.
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: WVastro on August 19, 2018, 03:22:51 pm
Oh boy....
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on August 19, 2018, 03:23:22 pm
Good grief.
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: Tom Servo on August 19, 2018, 03:23:49 pm
Verlander has become a gopher ball machine.

He's got a 5.17 ERA in the month of August (3 starts) coming into the game.  5 HR's allowed in the month coming into the game as well.
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: HudsonHawk on August 19, 2018, 03:23:59 pm
That’s pretty much it. You’re not getting three runs off of Manea and the A’s pen.

Most important game of the season and they shit the bed in the 1st inning.
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: Texifornia on August 19, 2018, 03:24:19 pm
Top 1:
Springer strikes out
Bregman grounds out
Yuli strikes out

Bottom 1:
Martini flies out
Chapman homers
Lowrie pops out
Davis homers
Olson strikes out

2-0 Oakland after 1 inning
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: TerryPuhl21 on August 19, 2018, 03:25:06 pm
That’s pretty much it. You’re not getting three runs off of Manea and the A’s pen.

Most important game of the season and they shit the bed in the 1st inning.
I hate to agree HH but recent history says you are correct.


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Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: WVastro on August 19, 2018, 03:26:06 pm
Shitty thing about this stretch is I don’t think they’ve actually hit bottom yet. Far from it.
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: HudsonHawk on August 19, 2018, 03:26:26 pm
He's got a 5.17 ERA in the month of August (3 starts) coming into the game.  5 HR's allowed in the month coming into the game as well.

He’s given up 13 home runs in his last 30 innings.
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on August 19, 2018, 03:26:38 pm
That’s pretty much it. You’re not getting three runs off of Manea and the A’s pen.

Most important game of the season and they shit the bed in the 1st inning.

Bingo.
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: HudsonHawk on August 19, 2018, 03:28:47 pm
White diving out of the way of strikes.
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: HudsonHawk on August 19, 2018, 03:29:37 pm
Astros GIDP:  you can set your watch by it.
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: Lefty on August 19, 2018, 03:29:39 pm
Fun Fact:  Manea is 12-0 in day games since April '17.
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on August 19, 2018, 03:30:05 pm
The worst part is JV is the guy who is mentally most prepared to go out there in a game like this.

And Marwin with the inning ending gidp.
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: Tom Servo on August 19, 2018, 03:30:09 pm
White diving out of the way of strikes.

As well as he's hit lately, he still has that issue of being extremely jumpy on inside pitches. 
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: HudsonHawk on August 19, 2018, 03:30:46 pm
Shitty thing about this stretch is I don’t think they’ve actually hit bottom yet. Far from it.

They’ll hit rock bottom when they’re struggling to stay above .500. It’s coming.
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: HudsonHawk on August 19, 2018, 03:32:19 pm
Friday night’s blown lead in the 9th was the dagger on this season.
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on August 19, 2018, 03:33:53 pm
As well as he's hit lately, he still has that issue of being extremely jumpy on inside pitches.

Most of those have been pitches hitting the edge of the zone after getting his eyes looking elsewhere.

That one had him looking for the outside corner but busted inside.  Others have raised his eye level then cut him off at the knees.

Almost all have been strikes per zone tracker.
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on August 19, 2018, 03:38:17 pm
Friday night’s blown lead in the 9th was the dagger on this season.

Ow my balls.
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: HudsonHawk on August 19, 2018, 03:40:49 pm
Did Kalas just say “you’ve got the Astros who are going to win the AL West...”

Has he not been paying attention, or is he just that fucking stupid?
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on August 19, 2018, 03:41:51 pm
Did Kalas just say “you’ve got the Astros who are going to win the AL West...”

Has he not been paying attention, or is he just that fucking stupid?

Didn't hear it.

And glad I didn't.
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: WVastro on August 19, 2018, 03:44:28 pm
Did Kalas just say “you’ve got the Astros who are going to win the AL West...”

Has he not been paying attention, or is he just that fucking stupid?

He was talking about “what people were saying a month ago”. (Which was mostly just him saying that a month ago) And now “it’s all up in the air” or something like that.
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: Texifornia on August 19, 2018, 03:44:40 pm
Top 2:
Correa singles
White strikes out
Marwin gidp (natch)

Bottom 2:
Piscotty grounds out
Semien singles
Canha strikes out
Lucroy grounds out

2-0 Pachyderms
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: Knoxbanedoodle on August 19, 2018, 03:47:28 pm
Man, StroPoll just gets dumber and dumber.

Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: HudsonHawk on August 19, 2018, 03:51:10 pm
Double, single...two on, two out for the Astros...
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: HudsonHawk on August 19, 2018, 03:52:04 pm
Bregman with an RBI knock!
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: HudsonHawk on August 19, 2018, 03:52:53 pm
La Pina!!

4-2 Astros!
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: Tom Servo on August 19, 2018, 03:53:01 pm
That’s pretty much it. You’re not getting three runs off of Manea and the A’s pen.

Most important game of the season and they shit the bed in the 1st inning.

You were saying?
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on August 19, 2018, 03:53:30 pm
Double, single...two on, two out for the Astros...

Essence of a slump:

A 2 out hit with a runner on 2nd doesn't result in a run.

Slump buster (?) Third straight hit does get one in. 

And La Piña goes deep to get the rest of them in!
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: HudsonHawk on August 19, 2018, 03:53:46 pm
You were saying?

I’m saying they have no chance of scoring on Manea. No chance!
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: astrojo on August 19, 2018, 03:53:58 pm
I had literally just said cmon Yuli hit a 3 run homer. And it is accomplished!
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: Ty in Tampa on August 19, 2018, 03:54:24 pm
I’m saying they have no chance of scoring on Manea. No chance!

This.
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: Tom Servo on August 19, 2018, 03:54:28 pm
I’m saying they have no chance of scoring on Manea. No chance!

You worked the reverse jinx quite well, sir.
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: Col. Sphinx Drummond on August 19, 2018, 03:54:37 pm
That’s pretty much it. You’re not getting three runs off of Manea and the A’s pen.
How about 4 runs?
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: HudsonHawk on August 19, 2018, 03:55:47 pm
How about 4 runs?

No way. None of these guys can hit Manea. Pack it in early boys.
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on August 19, 2018, 03:56:26 pm
How about 4 runs?

That's not 3, now is it?
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: astrojo on August 19, 2018, 03:58:02 pm
Man, they needed that inning. I’m pretty sure they’ve been sacrificing chickens in the clubhouse.  Let’s hope someone told Verlander to breathe through his eyelids and that the Rose goes in the front between innings.
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: Lefty on August 19, 2018, 03:59:14 pm
Man, they needed that inning. I’m pretty sure they’ve been sacrificing chickens in the clubhouse.  Let’s hope someone told Verlander to breathe through his eyelids and that the Rose goes in the front between innings.
I sacrificed chicken fried venison for lunch today.
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: HudsonHawk on August 19, 2018, 04:00:25 pm
I sacrificed chicken fried venison for lunch today.

I’m sacrificing some green chiles and a pork tenderloin.

And drinking Love Street.
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: Tom Servo on August 19, 2018, 04:00:49 pm
Kalas: "Verlander will probably get the first start of the post season"

He won't learn.
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: HudsonHawk on August 19, 2018, 04:01:13 pm
STOP FUCKING TALKING ABOUT THE FUCKING POSTSEASON!!!
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: HudsonHawk on August 19, 2018, 04:01:55 pm
Will someone with a twitter account please smack his dumb ass
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: Tom Servo on August 19, 2018, 04:03:03 pm
Come on, Justin.  Fuck!
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: HudsonHawk on August 19, 2018, 04:03:27 pm
Of course the Astros scored this inning, so it’s a requirement that the Astros give up a couple too.
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: astrojo on August 19, 2018, 04:04:10 pm
And our pitching continues to struggle with a clean inning after we score.
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: Tom Servo on August 19, 2018, 04:04:28 pm
Will someone with a twitter account please smack his dumb ass

Done
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: HudsonHawk on August 19, 2018, 04:05:01 pm
And our pitching continues to struggle with a clean inning after we score.

I can’t remember the last time the Astros had a big inning then went out and threw up a zero.
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: Tom Servo on August 19, 2018, 04:05:56 pm
Yes!  Needed that double play.
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on August 19, 2018, 04:06:47 pm
Correa has a freaking rail gun for an arm.

Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: Tom Servo on August 19, 2018, 04:06:58 pm
Motherfucker.
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: HudsonHawk on August 19, 2018, 04:07:01 pm
Fuck. Tied.
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: HudsonHawk on August 19, 2018, 04:07:29 pm
Verlander gives up a home run every two innings.
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: HudsonHawk on August 19, 2018, 04:07:59 pm
Verlander has been shit for a while now.
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: Knoxbanedoodle on August 19, 2018, 04:08:17 pm
Correa has a freaking rail gun for an arm.

That’s what I was just thinking. Mid-90s?
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on August 19, 2018, 04:08:24 pm
Verlander gives up a home run every two innings.

Can't spot his FB.

Maddening.
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: MusicMan on August 19, 2018, 04:08:25 pm
JV’s homer problem is out of control.


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Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: astrojo on August 19, 2018, 04:08:37 pm
Pathetic to get the DP and serve up that pitch to Davis
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: Col. Sphinx Drummond on August 19, 2018, 04:09:15 pm
What is up with all these homers JV is allowing?
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: Texifornia on August 19, 2018, 04:10:10 pm
Top 3:
Gattis grounds out
Reddick strikes out on three pitches
Maldonado doubles
Springer singles, Maldonado to 3rd
Bregman singles, Maldonado scores, Springer to 2nd
Yuli hits a three run homer
Correa strikes out

Bottom 3:
Martini singles
Chapmyass walks, Martini to 2nd
Lowrie gidp, Martini to 3rd
Davis hits a two run homer
Olson strikes out

4-4
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: HudsonHawk on August 19, 2018, 04:10:19 pm
Pathetic to get the DP and serve up that pitch to Davis

He didn’t know you’re allowed to swing at a first pitch fastball right down the middle.
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on August 19, 2018, 04:11:16 pm
Once again the opposition scores immediately after the Astros.
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: JimR on August 19, 2018, 04:11:52 pm
He didn’t know you’re allowed to swing at a first pitch fastball right down the middle.

Being very stubborn about his FB. He has really gotten away from the slider.

Fuck.
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: Tom Servo on August 19, 2018, 04:12:29 pm
Verlander is up to 26 HR's on the season (including the ones today).  His career high is 30.
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: HudsonHawk on August 19, 2018, 04:13:18 pm
Being very stubborn about his FB. He has really gotten away from the slider.

Fuck.

He’s stubborn about a lot of things. I guess that’s what makes him great and frustrating at the same time.
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: HudsonHawk on August 19, 2018, 04:14:23 pm
Verlander is up to 26 HR's on the season (including the ones today).  His career high is 30.

He’ll reach that today.
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: HudsonHawk on August 19, 2018, 04:14:45 pm
Caveman!!
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: Tom Servo on August 19, 2018, 04:14:55 pm
Captain CAAAAAAAVEMAAAAAN!
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: astrojo on August 19, 2018, 04:15:12 pm
He didn’t know you’re allowed to swing at a first pitch fastball right down the middle.

Well considering Davis hit the first pitch into the bleachers in the 1st inning, you would think he would’ve had a clue.
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on August 19, 2018, 04:15:21 pm
Captain Caveman!
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: Texifornia on August 19, 2018, 04:16:05 pm
Manaea is fooling nobody right now.
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: JimR on August 19, 2018, 04:16:35 pm
Come on, JV. Be our ace.
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on August 19, 2018, 04:16:42 pm
It still feels like we're behind.
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: HudsonHawk on August 19, 2018, 04:17:03 pm
Come on, JV. Be our ace.

Need a big fucking donut!
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on August 19, 2018, 04:17:23 pm
Come on, JV. Be our ace.

I tried that earlier ...
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on August 19, 2018, 04:19:11 pm
Seems like JV has had some games where he leans FB early,  slider/curve middle,  then back to FB late.

Let's see if he throws some spin here.

Preferable good spin.
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: homer on August 19, 2018, 04:19:18 pm
I can’t remember the last time the Astros had a big inning then went out and threw up a zero.

Happened 3 times on Wednesday.
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: Tom Servo on August 19, 2018, 04:19:27 pm
I was sure that was gone.
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: HudsonHawk on August 19, 2018, 04:20:31 pm
I was sure that was gone.

Especially because Piscotty is hitting about .960 against the Astros.
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: Tom Servo on August 19, 2018, 04:20:53 pm
Especially because Piscotty is hitting about .960 against the Astros.

Exactly.
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on August 19, 2018, 04:22:05 pm
I was sure that was gone.

Me too.

And I was sure Gattis's was caught.

I'm like a dog in a thunderstorm now.
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: HudsonHawk on August 19, 2018, 04:24:31 pm
There we go. Good work JV.
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: Tom Servo on August 19, 2018, 04:24:35 pm
Goose egg!
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: Col. Sphinx Drummond on August 19, 2018, 04:24:55 pm
Verlander is up to 26 HR's on the season (including the ones today).  His career high is 30.
I'm betting the over.
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on August 19, 2018, 04:25:09 pm
We can build on this.
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: Texifornia on August 19, 2018, 04:25:13 pm
Top 4:
White flies out
Marwin lines out
Gattis hits a homer
Reddick pops out

Bottom 4:
Piscotty flies out
Semien strikes out
Canha pops out

5-4 Astros
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: Tom Servo on August 19, 2018, 04:25:22 pm
Me too.

And I was sure Gattis's was caught.

I'm like a dog in a thunderstorm now.

We have PTSJV
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: JimR on August 19, 2018, 04:25:45 pm
Maldonado is really good. I hope we try to resign him.
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: HudsonHawk on August 19, 2018, 04:27:13 pm
Maldonado is really good. I hope we try to resign him.

Agreed. He’s a long term solution at C, if they want. 

That pop up was not easy.
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: Tom Servo on August 19, 2018, 04:28:12 pm
Look at that man chugging!
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: HudsonHawk on August 19, 2018, 04:28:23 pm
Machete with a 3-bagger!!
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: Lefty on August 19, 2018, 04:28:31 pm
Maldonado is really good. I hope we try to resign him.

Fast too!
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: MusicMan on August 19, 2018, 04:28:32 pm
Someone get an oxygen tank to 3b.


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Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on August 19, 2018, 04:28:48 pm
Right on cue,  leadoff triple from Machete!
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: Tom Servo on August 19, 2018, 04:29:37 pm
A laser by George.  nice!
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: HudsonHawk on August 19, 2018, 04:29:49 pm
Someone get an oxygen tank to 3b.


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He needs a cigarette after than sprint.
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on August 19, 2018, 04:30:34 pm
Take that,  Chapman!
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: HudsonHawk on August 19, 2018, 04:30:37 pm
Right on cue,  leadoff triple from Machete!

Who didn’t see that coming?
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: MusicMan on August 19, 2018, 04:30:42 pm
Was that Springer rounding first or Hunter Pence?


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Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: homer on August 19, 2018, 04:30:57 pm
Why was George standing in the box watching that bounce off Chapman?
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: Tom Servo on August 19, 2018, 04:31:56 pm
Another pop-up hit!
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on August 19, 2018, 04:32:29 pm
Patented Bregman popup.
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: JimR on August 19, 2018, 04:32:31 pm
Why was George standing in the box watching that bounce off Chapman?

He thought it was a line drive out.
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: HudsonHawk on August 19, 2018, 04:32:34 pm
Manea to the showers!
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: HudsonHawk on August 19, 2018, 04:33:38 pm
He thought it was a line drive out.

Not to mention it was hit 3,000 mph...he didn’t have time to get out of the box before it hit Chapman.
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: JimR on August 19, 2018, 04:34:00 pm
The As really built a good pen.
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on August 19, 2018, 04:34:53 pm
Not to mention it was hit 3,000 mph...he didn’t have time to get out of the box before it hit Chapman.

That's it.

Just shy of the speed of light.
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: Lefty on August 19, 2018, 04:35:29 pm
Not to mention it was hit 3,000 mph...he didn’t have time to get out of the box before it hit Chapman.
Apparently that's the key to hitting it anywhere near Chapman...short hop a curving liner at 106MPH
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: Col. Sphinx Drummond on August 19, 2018, 04:37:08 pm
The As really built a good pen.
All in the past year too.
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: HudsonHawk on August 19, 2018, 04:37:23 pm
GIDP. Awesome.
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: Lefty on August 19, 2018, 04:38:09 pm
19th GIDP for Yuli.  Not even sure that leads the team.
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on August 19, 2018, 04:38:18 pm
Hello darkness gidp my old friend
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: HudsonHawk on August 19, 2018, 04:38:58 pm
Fuck. First two on, nothing.
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: HudsonHawk on August 19, 2018, 04:39:21 pm
Alright, I’m switching to rum.
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: JimR on August 19, 2018, 04:40:42 pm
Fuck. First two on, nothing.

You forgot something.

Triple
Single, run
Single
DP
F8
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: Tom Servo on August 19, 2018, 04:41:58 pm
You forgot something.

Triple
Single, run
Single
DP
F8

I think with the amount of time it took Maldonado to get to 3rd, it kinda seemed like it had to be the previous inning.
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: HudsonHawk on August 19, 2018, 04:42:46 pm
You forgot something.

Triple
Single, run
Single
DP
F8

D’oh!  How could I forget the triple. My wife says “I love seeing the chubby guys hit a triple.”  I bet you do, baby.
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on August 19, 2018, 04:42:57 pm
I love watching Alex Bregman play baseball.
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: JimR on August 19, 2018, 04:45:50 pm
I love watching Alex Bregman play baseball.

Except for bottom 5 Friday night.
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on August 19, 2018, 04:47:00 pm
Altuve playing 2B,  0 for 2 with a K so far for Fresno.
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: Texifornia on August 19, 2018, 04:47:04 pm
Top 5:
Maldonado triples
Springer single, Maldonado scores
Bregman singles, Springer to second
Pitching change: Trivino in for Manaea
Yuli gidp, Springer to 3rd
Correa flies out

Bottom 5:
Lucroy groundout
Martini flies out
Chapmyass strikes out

6-4 Astros
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on August 19, 2018, 04:47:43 pm
Except for bottom 5 Friday night.

They didn't even give him an error on that play.

Mind boggling.
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: JimR on August 19, 2018, 04:48:24 pm
Altuve playing 2B,  0 for 2 with a K so far for Fresno.

Slider low and away?
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on August 19, 2018, 04:48:30 pm
That was some 12-6 Uncle Chaaaarlie for strike 3.
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on August 19, 2018, 04:49:14 pm
Slider low and away?

Ha. that's a safe bet.
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: HudsonHawk on August 19, 2018, 04:52:59 pm
Altuve playing 2B,  0 for 2 with a K so far for Fresno.

Just glad to see him playing. He can go 0 for 5 and look terrible, then go out and get 8 hits in the next three games.
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on August 19, 2018, 04:53:07 pm
When Altuve comes back,  what do they do with White?

I know he'll probably have to go,  but he'll be first in line for September call ups.

 He's been really good.
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: HudsonHawk on August 19, 2018, 04:54:39 pm
When Altuve comes back,  what do they do with White?

I know he'll probably have to go,  but he'll be first in line for September call ups.

 He's been really good.

That’s my guess. It has to be another infielder, and it’s not going to be Correa, Bregman, or Yuli.
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: HudsonHawk on August 19, 2018, 04:58:02 pm
Gattis takes a sweet hanging curve so he can take a whack at a pitch over his head.
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: MusicMan on August 19, 2018, 04:58:41 pm
When Altuve comes back,  what do they do with White?

I know he'll probably have to go,  but he'll be first in line for September call ups.

 He's been really good.

He’s been their best hitter the last month. Not sure you can afford to send him down.


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Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on August 19, 2018, 04:58:47 pm
Gattis takes a sweet hanging curve so he can take a whack at a pitch over his head.

Middle middle hanger.
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: Tom Servo on August 19, 2018, 04:59:07 pm
Gattis takes a sweet hanging curve so he can take a whack at a pitch over his head.

Lay off the high ones.

I like the high ones!!
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on August 19, 2018, 04:59:44 pm
He’s been their best hitter the last month. Not sure you can afford to send him down.


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The problem is his natural position is DH.

Or garden statue.
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: HudsonHawk on August 19, 2018, 05:01:33 pm
He’s been their best hitter the last month. Not sure you can afford to send him down.


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So who do you DFA?  Altuve, Bregman, or Correa?  Gattis?
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on August 19, 2018, 05:03:56 pm
So who do you DFA?  Altuve, Bregman, or Correa?  Gattis?

Right.   They aren't going to send an arm down.
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: Texifornia on August 19, 2018, 05:04:30 pm
So who do you DFA?  Altuve, Bregman, or Correa?  Gattis?
Harris
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: MusicMan on August 19, 2018, 05:05:16 pm
Harris

This is my answer.


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Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: JimR on August 19, 2018, 05:06:58 pm
Hang on, boys.
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on August 19, 2018, 05:10:15 pm
He were go.
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: MusicMan on August 19, 2018, 05:11:00 pm
Mr. Stark, I don’t feel so good...


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Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: MusicMan on August 19, 2018, 05:11:46 pm
Also, this appearance likely means Peacock doesn’t make the Tuesday start.


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Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: Texifornia on August 19, 2018, 05:14:11 pm
Also, this appearance likely means Peacock doesn’t make the Tuesday start.
I was thinking the same thing. Looks like McHugh.
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: hostros7 on August 19, 2018, 05:16:03 pm
Especially because Piscotty is hitting about .960 against the Astros.

.958 now, thankfully. Not out of the woods yet.


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Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: MusicMan on August 19, 2018, 05:16:11 pm
I was thinking the same thing. Looks like McHugh.

Don’t rule out the Colonel.


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Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: HudsonHawk on August 19, 2018, 05:16:15 pm
This is my answer.


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Not a bad choice, but they’re unlikely to reduce the pen.
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on August 19, 2018, 05:17:09 pm
Don't bounce another one,  Brad.
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: MusicMan on August 19, 2018, 05:18:19 pm
Not a bad choice, but they’re unlikely to reduce the pen.
If Altuve rehabs right after Perez makes a start, you can send Perez down without much effect to the staff.


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Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: HudsonHawk on August 19, 2018, 05:18:32 pm
Bases drunk with A’s...two outs...
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on August 19, 2018, 05:19:53 pm
None of those pitches were really close.
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: HudsonHawk on August 19, 2018, 05:24:55 pm
Ponche!!!
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: Tom Servo on August 19, 2018, 05:24:59 pm
Peacock!!!  I like the excitement from Maldonado, too.
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on August 19, 2018, 05:25:13 pm
Yes!
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: hostros7 on August 19, 2018, 05:25:16 pm
Fuck yes. Salamicock showed up.


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Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: Texifornia on August 19, 2018, 05:25:23 pm
Top 6:
Kelley now pitching
White singles
Marwin strikes out
Gattis strikes out on three pitches
Buchter in for Kelley
Reddick  flies out

Bottom 6:
Lowrie strikes out
Davis singles
Olson singles, Davis to 3rd
Peacock in for Verlander
Piscotty strikes out
wild pitch, Olson to 2nd
Semien walks
Canha strikes out

Astros 6-4
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: MusicMan on August 19, 2018, 05:25:31 pm
Moar fist pumps plz


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Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on August 19, 2018, 05:26:19 pm
Btw Altuve now 1 for 3 with a run scored.
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: JimR on August 19, 2018, 05:26:26 pm
Peacock!!!  I like the excitement from Maldonado, too.

Maldonado is the real deal.
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on August 19, 2018, 05:27:02 pm
Maldonado is the real deal.

Yes he is.

All in.
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: MusicMan on August 19, 2018, 05:27:16 pm
Why the hell didn’t anyone tell me Post Oak LL is wearing the rainbow gut uniforms?


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Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: JimR on August 19, 2018, 05:27:28 pm
I was thinking the same thing. Looks like McHugh.

He had warmed up twice and likely will pitch today.
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: doyce7 on August 19, 2018, 05:28:52 pm
I love how Maldonado took control of that inning

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Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: MusicMan on August 19, 2018, 05:28:59 pm
He had warned up twice and likely will pitch today.

That’s why I’m thinking Perez.


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Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on August 19, 2018, 05:29:01 pm
He had warned up twice and likely will pitch today.

I think AJ is gonna think about Tuesday on Tuesday.
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: hostros7 on August 19, 2018, 05:29:06 pm
Why the hell didn’t anyone tell me Post Oak LL is wearing the rainbow gut uniforms?


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These 12 year olds are so new skool... back in my day at post oak LL, we would have chosen the shooting stars.


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Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: Aussie Astro on August 19, 2018, 05:30:09 pm
Peacock!!!  I like the excitement from Maldonado, too.

Dude doesn't burst out laughing too often... not that there has been much laugh about since he has been an Astro.
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: HudsonHawk on August 19, 2018, 05:30:19 pm
Machete!!!
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: Tom Servo on August 19, 2018, 05:30:21 pm
a single from the cycle!!
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: MusicMan on August 19, 2018, 05:30:25 pm
MACHETE!!!

Now a single short of the cycle!


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Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: hostros7 on August 19, 2018, 05:30:41 pm
Mash-ete is a gamer


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Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on August 19, 2018, 05:31:29 pm
¡¡MASH-FUCKING-CHETE!!
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: astrojo on August 19, 2018, 05:31:39 pm
Maldonado is the real deal.

Sure is.
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: JimR on August 19, 2018, 05:32:02 pm
I think AJ is gonna think about Tuesday on Tuesday.

Yes. This is a huge game.
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: HudsonHawk on August 19, 2018, 05:33:30 pm
Yes. This is a huge game.

Exactly. Worry about today. If you play Tuesday, worry about it then.
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: HudsonHawk on August 19, 2018, 05:34:18 pm
Bregman!!
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: Tom Servo on August 19, 2018, 05:34:28 pm
Bregman... not a pop-up that time. 
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: MusicMan on August 19, 2018, 05:34:29 pm
Alex Motherfucking Bregman, ladies and gentlemen.


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Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on August 19, 2018, 05:35:10 pm
I LOVE WATCHING ALEX BREGMAN PLAY BASEBALL!!
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: JimR on August 19, 2018, 05:35:57 pm
We need a zero bottom 7
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: Tom Servo on August 19, 2018, 05:36:26 pm
What a swing.  They had the bases loaded, down by two.  And then we hit a couple bombs to go up 4.  I love it.
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: HudsonHawk on August 19, 2018, 05:36:31 pm
Mrs Hawk has had a thing for Brian McCann. She thinks she might be developing one for Maldonado.
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: Tom Servo on August 19, 2018, 05:37:01 pm
We need a zero bottom 7

That would be most welcome.
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: MusicMan on August 19, 2018, 05:37:19 pm
We need a zero bottom 7

Things I never thought I’d say:

Bring on Sipp.


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Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: Tom Servo on August 19, 2018, 05:37:27 pm
Mrs Hawk has had a thing for Brian McCann. She thinks she might be developing one for Maldonado.

Catchers...
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on August 19, 2018, 05:38:31 pm
Mrs Hawk has had a thing for Brian McCann. She thinks she might be developing one for Maldonado.

Sounds like you should watch the rest of the game in your catcher's mask.
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: HudsonHawk on August 19, 2018, 05:40:05 pm
Sounds like you should watch the rest of the game in your catcher's mask.

I’m wearing my cup, so...
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: MusicMan on August 19, 2018, 05:40:41 pm
I’m wearing my cup, so...

What about your robe and wizard hat?


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Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: Tom Servo on August 19, 2018, 05:41:02 pm
Lead off single to the 9 hitter.  great.
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: HudsonHawk on August 19, 2018, 05:41:15 pm
fall behind the 9 hitter and have to groove one. Awesome.
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: HudsonHawk on August 19, 2018, 05:41:45 pm
What about your robe and wizard hat?


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She digs a guy who can “drop and block”
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: Tom Servo on August 19, 2018, 05:43:43 pm
whew.  I thought Springer might lose it in the sun.
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: Snuffy on August 19, 2018, 05:45:31 pm
There we go. Good work JV.

Tks to Peacock, nice comeback by Verlander after the 3rd HR -> 3 zeros!!!
Followed by taters from Maldonado & Bregman!
Astros aren't dead just yet!
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: Texifornia on August 19, 2018, 05:45:52 pm
Top 7:
Pagan now pitching
Maldonado hits a home run
Springer strikes out
Bregman hits a home run
Yuli strikes out
Correa flies out

Bottom 7:
Pressley now pitching
Lucroy singles
Martini grounds into a fielder's choice, Lucroy out at 2nd
Chapmyass lines out
Lowrie strikes out

8-4 Astros
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on August 19, 2018, 05:46:30 pm
Sit down!

(Then take the field)
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: JimR on August 19, 2018, 05:46:44 pm
whew.  I thought Springer might lose it in the sun.

I did too.

I’d like to see Pressly’s curve v. Davis. He was a great acquisition. This Luhnow guy does a pretty good job.
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: Tom Servo on August 19, 2018, 05:48:28 pm
Colby Jack.  That was an easy one.  I usually suck at those.
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: MusicMan on August 19, 2018, 05:49:05 pm
I did too.

I’d like to see Pressly’s curve v. Davis. He was a great acquisition. This Luhnow guy does a pretty good job.

He doesn’t suck.


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Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: JimR on August 19, 2018, 05:50:07 pm
Rondon for the 8th.
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: HudsonHawk on August 19, 2018, 05:50:44 pm
This rum is fucking good
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: HudsonHawk on August 19, 2018, 05:51:04 pm
Rondon for the 8th.

Osuna in the 9th?
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: HudsonHawk on August 19, 2018, 05:51:18 pm
Marwin!!
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on August 19, 2018, 05:51:41 pm
¡MARWIN!
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: Tom Servo on August 19, 2018, 05:51:47 pm
I like this scoring thing.
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: astrojo on August 19, 2018, 05:53:22 pm
Mrs Hawk has had a thing for Brian McCann. She thinks she might be developing one for Maldonado.

She must have a thing for catchers.
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: JimR on August 19, 2018, 05:53:49 pm
Osuna in the 9th?

Bet so
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: HudsonHawk on August 19, 2018, 05:54:12 pm
She must have a thing for catchers.

Or chubby bearded bald guys. Or both.
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: Tom Servo on August 19, 2018, 05:54:39 pm
WHAT THE FUCK?  that was not a swing
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: HudsonHawk on August 19, 2018, 05:57:04 pm
Bet so

Rondon in
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: jbm on August 19, 2018, 05:57:48 pm
Nice call there, Jim
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on August 19, 2018, 05:58:00 pm
Springer is just messing with us now.
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: homer on August 19, 2018, 05:58:15 pm
Don’t rule out the Colonel.


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Luhnow said in the weekly radio show he's not gonna start this year.
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: HudsonHawk on August 19, 2018, 05:59:22 pm
Nice inning by Rondon.
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: Tom Servo on August 19, 2018, 05:59:44 pm
1-2-3.. even though I thought Olsen had hit one out.
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: Texifornia on August 19, 2018, 05:59:48 pm
Top 8:
White strikes out
Marwin hits a home run
Gattis pops out
Reddick strikes out

Bottom 8:
Rondon now pitching
Davis flies out
Olson flies out
Piscotty grounds out

9-4 Astros
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on August 19, 2018, 05:59:57 pm
1,2,3 for Rondon.
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: JimR on August 19, 2018, 05:59:57 pm
Man, I wish I had posted this so you’d believe me. I was sitting here thinking what I’d do in the 8th. I said to my sleeping dog: Kemp to left, Marwin to second, Yuli to first. AJ heard me.
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: Tom Servo on August 19, 2018, 06:01:11 pm
Man, I wish I had posted this so you’d believe me. I was sitting here thinking what iI’d do in the 8th. I said to my sleeping dog: Kemp to left, Marwin to second, Yuli to first. AJ heard me.

Well, whenever AJ leaves, you have a job. 
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on August 19, 2018, 06:01:27 pm
Man, I wish I had posted this so you’d believe me. I was sitting here thinking what iI’d do in the 8th. I said to my sleeping dog: Kemp to left, Marwin to second, Yuli to first. AJ heard me.

Your dog wasn't sleeping.

He was communicating telepathically with AJ.
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: JimR on August 19, 2018, 06:02:02 pm
Nice call there, Jim

Easy call. Rondon has blown two straight saves costing wins v Seattle and Oakland. Gotta get his confidence back.
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on August 19, 2018, 06:02:38 pm
That stadium remains a freaking embarrassment.
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: JimR on August 19, 2018, 06:03:57 pm
Well, whenever AJ leaves, you have a job.

I can do defensive substitutions.
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: Col. Sphinx Drummond on August 19, 2018, 06:04:12 pm
These 12 year olds are so new skool... back in my day at post oak LL, we would have chosen the shooting stars.


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i remeber when Westbury LL won it all in 1966.
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: Texifornia on August 19, 2018, 06:05:09 pm
i remeber when Westbury LL won it all in 1966.
I joined Westbury LL in 1967.
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on August 19, 2018, 06:06:42 pm
Alex said a bad word.
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: HudsonHawk on August 19, 2018, 06:06:43 pm
To the bottom of the 9th...9-4 Astros
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: HudsonHawk on August 19, 2018, 06:08:36 pm
Oops...it’s Smith in the 9th.
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: MusicMan on August 19, 2018, 06:10:22 pm
Man, I wish I had posted this so you’d believe me. I was sitting here thinking what I’d do in the 8th. I said to my sleeping dog: Kemp to left, Marwin to second, Yuli to first. AJ heard me.

Interesting that Kemp takes the defensive spot over Tucker.


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Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on August 19, 2018, 06:10:45 pm
Correction:
Altuve 1 for 3, lifted for a pinch runner (no run scored)


Btw Fisher 0 for 4 with 3 Ks
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: chuck on August 19, 2018, 06:11:26 pm
Have to save Tucker for pinch hitting duties if the game goes into extra innings.
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: Snuffy on August 19, 2018, 06:12:17 pm
5 Astros HR = the most given up by the A's this year...
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on August 19, 2018, 06:12:20 pm
Interesting that Kemp takes the defensive spot over Tucker.


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Speed in that stadium.


And I think it'll be awhile before Tucker is a defensive sub.
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: HudsonHawk on August 19, 2018, 06:13:05 pm
Correction:
Altuve 1 for 3, lifted for a pinch runner (no run scored)


Btw Fisher 0 for 4 with 3 Ks

Hit by a pitch and have to leave the game. Against the Mariners’ affiliate.
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: HudsonHawk on August 19, 2018, 06:14:38 pm
Ballgame! 

Huge win. Biggest of the year so far!
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: Tom Servo on August 19, 2018, 06:14:53 pm
Nice!  Today was a good day.  Hopefully more to come.
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on August 19, 2018, 06:14:58 pm
YES!
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: Texifornia on August 19, 2018, 06:15:02 pm
Top 9:
Maldonado grounds out
Springer grounds out
Bregman flies out

Bottom 9:
Joe Smith now pitching
Semien grounds out
Canha grounds out
Pinder pinch hitting for Lucroy strikes out

Astros win 9-4
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: JimR on August 19, 2018, 06:15:30 pm
Interesting that Kemp takes the defensive spot over Tucker.


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He is better.
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: jbm on August 19, 2018, 06:16:13 pm
Nice fight by the team today and thanks to Smith for allowing me to relax in the 9th.
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: JimR on August 19, 2018, 06:16:17 pm
Friday night.. Fuck. Rondon walking Pinder, then the damn overturned call.
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: HudsonHawk on August 19, 2018, 06:17:30 pm
I guess I’m drinking rum every night now.
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: Texifornia on August 19, 2018, 06:18:18 pm
In the still of the night, at the 2018 Houston Astros grave site, a fist punches upward through the earth.
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: Tom Servo on August 19, 2018, 06:18:27 pm
When Oakland took the early lead, the game was the top story on mlb.com.  Now that the Astros won, not so much.  I think MLB really wanted Oakland to sweep. 

So now I'm REALLY thinking about that overturned call on Friday.  Get Alex Jones on it!!!
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: Tom Servo on August 19, 2018, 06:18:44 pm
I guess I’m drinking rum every night now.

Poor you.
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: HudsonHawk on August 19, 2018, 06:22:13 pm
Poor you.

I will happily embarrass myself to no end in exchange for an Astros W.
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: Tom Servo on August 19, 2018, 06:22:19 pm
Maldonado sounds like a hispanic Buddy Hackett.
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: Tom Servo on August 19, 2018, 06:22:46 pm
I will happily embarrass myself to no end in exchange for an Astros W.

I'll take it
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: WVastro on August 19, 2018, 06:23:14 pm
Hit by a pitch and have to leave the game. Against the Mariners’ affiliate.

Fuck. Any of you on Twitter have an update? Precautionary I hope...
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: Tom Servo on August 19, 2018, 06:25:28 pm
Fuck. Any of you on Twitter have an update? Precautionary I hope...

A guy from the Grizzlies said he seemed ok, and likely would have come out after that at bat anyway.  He just has a bruise.
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on August 19, 2018, 06:26:36 pm
Nice!  Today was a good day.  Hopefully more to come.

Realistically speaking:

Springer looks ok
Yuli is coming back around
Marwin has been pretty good for a while
Gattis's slumps are shorter and not as K-ridden
Altuve should be Altuve, Bregman is consistently really good

The big question remains Correa.  They love showing that "last 162" stat, but this season he's batting .253.  His numbers were off before the layoff (hurt and playing thru it?).

Production,  then consistent production is needed from CC then the other cogs listed above should shine.
 
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: Tom Servo on August 19, 2018, 06:28:25 pm
Maldonado sounds like a hispanic Buddy Hackett.

With the nickname Machete, I thought he would sound like Danny Trejo.
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: HudsonHawk on August 19, 2018, 06:30:10 pm
This green chile pork looks fan fucking tastic. I’m kinda proud of myself.
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: WVastro on August 19, 2018, 06:49:31 pm
Realistically speaking:

Springer looks ok
Yuli is coming back around
Marwin has been pretty good for a while
Gattis's slumps are shorter and not as K-ridden
Altuve should be Altuve, Bregman is consistently really good

The big question remains Correa.  They love showing that "last 162" stat, but this season he's batting .253.  His numbers were off before the layoff (hurt and playing thru it?).

Production,  then consistent production is needed from CC then the other cogs listed above should shine.

I remember a walkoff hit Correa had right before he went on the dl. Teammates were trying to celebrate with him and Correa basically waved them off while grimacing and reaching towards his back. Like in a “you guys know I’m hurting” kind of way. I think he was hurt for awhile.
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: Col. Sphinx Drummond on August 19, 2018, 06:52:43 pm
This green chile pork looks fan fucking tastic. I’m kinda proud of myself.
After my trip to New Mexico and since it's the season, I got inspired to make a hot Hatch Green Chile salsa with fresh ingredients--like I had a Horseman's Haven. It's good and spicy. I'm kinda proud of myself.
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: JimR on August 19, 2018, 06:55:03 pm
I remember a walkoff hit Correa had right before he went on the dl. Teammates were trying to celebrate with him and Correa basically waved them off while grimacing and reaching towards his back. Like in a “you guys know I’m hurting” kind of way. I think he was hurt for awhile.

Agree. I noticed his actions then also. I have had too back surgeries, and lower back pain is not fun. I cannot imagine playing baseball with it.
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on August 19, 2018, 07:31:23 pm
Crickets.

It appears the secret is crickets:
https://twitter.com/JuliaMorales/status/1031335222078369792?s=19 (https://twitter.com/JuliaMorales/status/1031335222078369792?s=19)
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: Snuffy on August 19, 2018, 07:56:31 pm
I remember a walkoff hit Correa had right before he went on the dl. Teammates were trying to celebrate with him and Correa basically waved them off while grimacing and reaching towards his back. Like in a “you guys know I’m hurting” kind of way. I think he was hurt for awhile.

His muted celebration was a stark contrast with Bregman's celebration in a game or two prior to Correa's 1st walkoff.  The team immediately toned it down.
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: Snuffy on August 19, 2018, 08:01:16 pm
Observations from the A's broadcast team as they filled the on air time at the top of the 7th:
 
https://www.mlb.com/tv/g531269/v18145205-3dd6-4b98-8811-1b73662d66fa#game=531269,tfs=20180819_200500,game_state=live

They reveled in Maldonado’s celebration of the close of the 6th they had some truths to share about how brutal baseball can be b/c of the amount of failure involved.
(2:31:00) "….It is about enjoying your successes.  This is a game – quite literally – built upon failure.  And if you can’t find it (chuckle) somewhere inside of you to be able to enjoy the flash of success in a game that is built to beat you down, you will have a long one…"

(2:33:43) Then they discussed Springer hurting, having trouble gripping the bat with his gimpy hand. 

Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: JimR on August 19, 2018, 08:55:12 pm
His muted celebration was a stark contrast with Bregman's celebration in a game or two prior to Correa's 1st walkoff.  The team immediately toned it down.

Muted because he was hurt. He backed away from them with his arms outstretched.
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: Lefty on August 20, 2018, 02:00:05 pm
This green chile pork looks fan fucking tastic. I’m kinda proud of myself.

Roasting a bunch as we speak...care to elaborate on what you did with them for your pork?  Planning on doing chops or a loin, some salsa or enchilada sauce, and burgers this week.
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: VirtualBob on August 20, 2018, 02:29:13 pm
He is better.
He covers more ground and takes better routes, but they will run on him more than on Tucker.
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: HudsonHawk on August 20, 2018, 06:58:04 pm
Roasting a bunch as we speak...care to elaborate on what you did with them for your pork?  Planning on doing chops or a loin, some salsa or enchilada sauce, and burgers this week.

Just chopped up the chiles and mixed with a little chopped onion, chopped sweet red pepper and shredded mozzarella. Cut the pork tenderloin lengthwise to sort of filet it, layered on the mixture, rolled it up and tied it off with some butcher’s twine. Grilled at 500 over direct heat until 150 in the center. About 20 minutes. Finished off with some garlic/chili honey brushed over the top. Paired with some simple roasted garlic red potatoes. Had some watermelon I’d cut up Saturday for dessert.
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: Lefty on August 20, 2018, 07:16:17 pm
Just chopped up the chiles and mixed with a little chopped onion, chopped sweet red pepper and shredded mozzarella. Cut the pork tenderloin lengthwise to sort of filet it, layered on the mixture, rolled it up and tied it off with some butcher’s twine. Grilled at 500 over direct heat until 150 in the center. About 20 minutes. Finished off with some garlic/chili honey brushed over the top. Paired with some simple roasted garlic red potatoes. Had some watermelon I’d cut up Saturday for dessert.
Sounds great, was wondering if you did stuffed or smothered with the pork.  Enchiladas going in the oven tonight, I'll try the pork soon.
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: HudsonHawk on August 20, 2018, 07:49:20 pm
Sounds great, was wondering if you did stuffed or smothered with the pork.  Enchiladas going in the oven tonight, I'll try the pork soon.

It was more of a stuffing. It oozed out some, and wasn’t real tight, but the idea was to have have the chile mixture stuffed inside a roll of pork.
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: JimR on August 20, 2018, 08:13:18 pm
He covers more ground and takes better routes, but they will run on him more than on Tucker.

Doubtful. Tucker’s arm is no better.
Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: hostros7 on August 20, 2018, 08:50:57 pm
I want to hear SD’s Green Chile salsa recipe. What did you add to make it spicy?


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Title: Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
Post by: Col. Sphinx Drummond on August 20, 2018, 09:25:05 pm
I want to hear SD’s Green Chile salsa recipe. What did you add to make it spicy?


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I started with 3 large whole hot Hatch chiles, boiled them with a couple of garlic cloves, then blended in a cup of water with a pinch of salt and a pinch of cumin. It was too thin and too spicy, so I finely chopped up two tomatillos and a mild Hatch chile and added to the mix and let it simmer for 20 minutes. The tomatillos add a desired mild tang. I've already wiped it out. Gonna have to make more.