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Title: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: Nate Colbert on September 09, 2018, 03:37:37 pm
The lineup against Rick Porcello w/Marwin back in the starting lineup:

1.Springer 8
2. Altuve 4
3. Bregman 5
4. Gurriel 3
5. Correa 6
6. Gonzalez 7
7. White DH
8. McCann 2
9. Reddick 9

Keuchel
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on September 09, 2018, 04:45:38 pm
Good to see Marwin back in the lineup.
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: Jacksonian on September 09, 2018, 05:19:13 pm
I have started watching the new Jack Ryan series on Amazon Prime. In the second episode a character asks the Ryan character for fantasy baseball advice. She wants to know whether to pick up Grienke or Keuchel.  (Surprised me that it wasn't Sale and Severino.) Ryan being an analytical guru spouts stats blah blah blah.  Then answers Keuchel.
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: juliogotay on September 09, 2018, 05:40:48 pm
I have started watching the new Jack Ryan series on Amazon Prime. In the second episode a character asks the Ryan character for fantasy baseball advice. She wants to know whether to pick up Grienke or Keuchel.  (Surprised me that it wasn't Sale and Severino.) Ryan being an analytical guru spouts stats blah blah blah.  Then answers Keuchel.

Watched the whole series already. Pretty good.
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: BizidyDizidy on September 09, 2018, 07:11:27 pm
Has the cow milking been explained?
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: Col. Sphinx Drummond on September 09, 2018, 07:13:01 pm
Watched the whole series already. Pretty good.
I like it. Will finish Ozark tonight after the game.
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: Col. Sphinx Drummond on September 09, 2018, 07:14:06 pm
Duel between 2 of the last 3 AL Cy Young winners.
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: das on September 09, 2018, 07:14:41 pm
Does anyone know how to get rid of that stupid ESPN crawl at the bottom of the screen if you are watching online?
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: Col. Sphinx Drummond on September 09, 2018, 07:15:45 pm
Does anyone know how to get rid of that stupid ESPN crawl at the bottom of the screen if you are watching online?
I don't believe that is possible.
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: austro on September 09, 2018, 07:16:15 pm
Man, Yuli got fucked there.
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: Aussie Astro on September 09, 2018, 07:17:48 pm
Pretty nice when you don't actually have to hit the zone to get a strike called.
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: HudsonHawk on September 09, 2018, 07:17:51 pm
T1:

Springer singles to CF
Altuve pops out F3 on the first pitch
Passed ball...Springer to 2B
Bregman...3-0...walks
Gurriel strikes out looking at a pitch 8 inches off the plate...got royally fucked in that at bat, with two called strikes that were nowhere close
Correa...first pitch sails behind his head...strikes out swinging

No score
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: austro on September 09, 2018, 07:18:03 pm
It sure would be nice if Correa were actually still a threat.
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: Ty in Tampa on September 09, 2018, 07:18:05 pm
I was able to get Ford and Sparks synced up with the shit ESPN coverage. Happy Ty.
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: HudsonHawk on September 09, 2018, 07:18:15 pm
Pretty nice when you don't actually have to hit the zone to get a strike called.

Apparently you don't even have to come close
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on September 09, 2018, 07:18:49 pm
Man, Yuli got fucked there.

Strike 1 and 3 both off the plate.
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: HudsonHawk on September 09, 2018, 07:19:08 pm
It sure would be nice if Correa were actually still a threat.

Correa is the last guy I want to see at the plate in a clutch situation.
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: das on September 09, 2018, 07:20:56 pm
I don't believe that is possible.

Man, how distracting. Maybe I’ll get some duct tape.
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on September 09, 2018, 07:22:28 pm
2 balls in the air already for Keuchel.
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: Aussie Astro on September 09, 2018, 07:22:54 pm
Apparently you don't even have to come close

Let's hope Dallas gets the same calls.
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: HudsonHawk on September 09, 2018, 07:24:32 pm
Let's hope Dallas gets the same calls.

If that's the case, we might see a sub 4-our game.
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on September 09, 2018, 07:25:57 pm
3 in the air.

That one with 2 strikes.
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: HudsonHawk on September 09, 2018, 07:26:51 pm
3 in the air.

That one with 2 strikes.

None of them hit hard.
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: HudsonHawk on September 09, 2018, 07:27:09 pm
B1:

Betts flies to RF, Reddick in CF, so a shiftfuck double
Benintendi flies out F7
Martinez taps out in front of the plate, out 2-3, Betts to 3B
Bogaerts singles to CF on a 2-strike fat pitch, Betts scores
Pearce grounds out 3U

1-0 Sox
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: Col. Sphinx Drummond on September 09, 2018, 07:27:23 pm
It must be nice to have a shortstop that can do that. Right now Correa isn't in the top ten.
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: HudsonHawk on September 09, 2018, 07:28:19 pm
It must be nice to have a shortstop that can do that. Right now Correa isn't in the top ten.

He's not in the top 50
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: Col. Sphinx Drummond on September 09, 2018, 07:31:13 pm
He's not in the top 50
Of shortstops?
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: HudsonHawk on September 09, 2018, 07:31:59 pm
I'm glad I'm getting the women's college volleyball scores on the screen.  Otherwise I'd have to turn the channel.
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: HudsonHawk on September 09, 2018, 07:32:06 pm
Of shortstops?

Correct.
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on September 09, 2018, 07:32:16 pm
None of them hit hard.

Not hard,  but the Betts pitch caught way too much outer plate for that alignment and the rbi pitch was too generous for 1-2.

The soft grounders were a good sign though.   Hopefully he'll get dialed in.
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: HudsonHawk on September 09, 2018, 07:32:43 pm
MARWIN!!!

Ties it up.
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: Ty in Tampa on September 09, 2018, 07:32:55 pm
King!
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on September 09, 2018, 07:32:59 pm
Marwin's back!
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: Col. Sphinx Drummond on September 09, 2018, 07:34:24 pm
All hail the King!
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on September 09, 2018, 07:35:21 pm
My phone's At Bat audio feature isn't working.

I'm logged in,  I've cleared the cache,  etc.  Works on ther ipad.  Any suggestions to get this working?
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: MusicMan on September 09, 2018, 07:35:26 pm
That stare did not represent their best effort.


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Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: Col. Sphinx Drummond on September 09, 2018, 07:36:03 pm
Correct.
That's pretty harsh I had him around 23rd best. Mostly due to his glove work.
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: Nate Colbert on September 09, 2018, 07:36:56 pm
That stare did not represent their best effort.

They need to go back to the limbo. Correa is exempted however.
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: HudsonHawk on September 09, 2018, 07:37:31 pm
T2:

Marwin...full count...homers to RF
White strikes out looking at  pitch WAY off the plate
McCann pops out F4
Reddick flies out F8

1-1
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: HudsonHawk on September 09, 2018, 07:37:50 pm
That's pretty harsh I had him around 23rd best. Mostly due to his glove work.

Thought you meant as a hitter.
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: HudsonHawk on September 09, 2018, 07:38:16 pm
My phone's At Bat audio feature isn't working.

I'm logged in,  I've cleared the cache,  etc.  Works on ther ipad.  Any suggestions to get this working?

Exit, re-start phone?
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: Aussie Astro on September 09, 2018, 07:38:40 pm
That stare did not represent their best effort.


Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

I think it should be put on hold and only used on special occasions.
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: Col. Sphinx Drummond on September 09, 2018, 07:39:37 pm
Thought you meant as a hitter.
Well, in that case, yeah.
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: Col. Sphinx Drummond on September 09, 2018, 07:44:15 pm
I would tell Joe Kelly not to quit his day job, but he's not very good at that either.
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: HudsonHawk on September 09, 2018, 07:48:45 pm
B2:

Somebody is batting, but ESPN isn't interested in showing who it is, instead preferring to interview Joe Kelly on his pre-game, bullpen shenanigans...but this guy eventually (I think it's Kinsler) works the count full and grounds out 6-3
Phillips...ESPN still splooging over Kelly's clown act...grounds out 3-1
Nunez...ESPN still hasn't acknowledged there's a ballgame going on...grounds to SS, Correa with a backhanded play, but can't nip the runner...infield single
Leon grounds out 4-3

1-1
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: JimR on September 09, 2018, 07:52:27 pm
B1:

Betts flies to RF, Reddick in CF, so a shiftfuck double
Benintendi flies out F7
Martinez taps out in front of the plate, out 2-3, Betts to 3B
Bogaerts singles to CF on a 2-strike fat pitch, Betts scores
Pearce grounds out 3U

1-0 Sox

That was not a shiftfuck double. No way he gets that ball unless he was playing on the line. Come on, HH.
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: HudsonHawk on September 09, 2018, 07:53:45 pm
That was not a shiftfuck double. No way he gets that ball unless he was playing on the line. Come on, HH.

The ball landed 30 feet off the line.  It's easy to think it's on the line in Fenway because of the way the wall shortens to the Pesky Pole, but it's an optical illusion.
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: HudsonHawk on September 09, 2018, 07:54:28 pm
T3:

Springer grounds out 4-3 into the shift
Altuve grounds out 6-3
Bregman pops to shallow RF, and it drops right at Martinez's feet...I think it might have hit his feet, and Bregman ends up on 2B
Gurriel pops out F5

1-1
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on September 09, 2018, 07:54:33 pm
Patented Bregman pop knock.
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: Col. Sphinx Drummond on September 09, 2018, 07:55:05 pm
JD would just DH on my team.
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: Nate Colbert on September 09, 2018, 07:56:00 pm
Now that was a shitfuck double.
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: HudsonHawk on September 09, 2018, 07:56:38 pm
JD would just DH on my team.

Not sure what he was thinking there...that's his ball.
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: Col. Sphinx Drummond on September 09, 2018, 07:58:10 pm
Fenway has either the greatest or the stupidest outfield wall configuration in MLB. I go back and forth.
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on September 09, 2018, 07:59:13 pm
Put it on a tee for the MVP, why don't ya?
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: MRaup on September 09, 2018, 08:00:58 pm
Here's a novel game plan. Cutters down the middle are a bad idea.
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: HudsonHawk on September 09, 2018, 08:03:07 pm
Keuchel not getting the same pitches off the plate Porcello is.
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: HudsonHawk on September 09, 2018, 08:03:40 pm
T3:

Betts hammers a hanging fastball to the wall in LCF for another leadoff double
Benintendi grounds out 4-3, Betts to 3B
Martinez flies out F7, Betts scores on the sacrifice fly
Bogaerts...3-0...3-1...walks
Pearce grounds into a FC on the first pitch, Bogaerts out 6-4

2-1 Sox
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on September 09, 2018, 08:04:01 pm
Keuchel not getting the same pitches off the plate Porcello is.

Nope.
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: MRaup on September 09, 2018, 08:08:51 pm
I'm sure glad a slop throwing middle of the road shitburger of a pitcher is shutting the Astros down.
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: HudsonHawk on September 09, 2018, 08:10:12 pm
T4:

Correa...0-2...1-2...2-2...grounds out 6-3
Marwin grounds out 4-3
White strikes out swinging

2-1 Sox
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: Aussie Astro on September 09, 2018, 08:11:08 pm
Fenway has either the greatest or the stupidest outfield wall configuration in MLB. I go back and forth.

Let me help you... stupidest.
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: HudsonHawk on September 09, 2018, 08:16:48 pm
B4:

Kinsler singles off the top of the LF wall...Marwin got it  back in quickly
Phillips grounds into 6-4-3 double play
Nunez singles up the middle
Leon grounds into FC, Nunez out 6-4

2-1 Sox
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: Col. Sphinx Drummond on September 09, 2018, 08:20:58 pm
Do these announcers know there's a baseball game going on?
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: das on September 09, 2018, 08:21:17 pm
This ESPN announcing team is just not good. Waaaay to much chit chat banter. Trying to be cute. There’s a game on, people.
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: chuck on September 09, 2018, 08:22:28 pm
I am almost certain that I was able to select the Houston radio audio the last time they played on ESPN. I can't today which is a problem because this shit is brutal.
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: das on September 09, 2018, 08:23:00 pm
Do these announcers know there's a baseball game going on?

Pinch poke u owe me a coke. Or, jinx, if u will.
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: MRaup on September 09, 2018, 08:26:16 pm
Pinch poke u owe me a coke. Or, jinx, if u will.

I spoke to... MY FORMER TEAMMATE... Eduardo Nunez...

Jesus Christ, what a pompous, self important fucking windbag.
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: HudsonHawk on September 09, 2018, 08:26:55 pm
T5:

McCann singles to RF
Reddick strikes out swinging
Springer strikes out swinging at a pitch 3 feet off the plate
With Altuve at the plate, McCann easily caught stealing 2-4...not sure what the thinking was there.

2-1 Sox
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: MRaup on September 09, 2018, 08:27:04 pm
What in the dumbass decision fuck was that?
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on September 09, 2018, 08:28:48 pm
What in the dumbass decision fuck was that?

They really wanted Altuve to leadoff the 6th?
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on September 09, 2018, 08:29:53 pm
They should probably just let Betts go to second to save time.
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: HudsonHawk on September 09, 2018, 08:31:00 pm
Has anyone considered getting Betts out to lead off an inning?
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: das on September 09, 2018, 08:32:44 pm
Dude is en fuego.
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: das on September 09, 2018, 08:34:15 pm
Mendoza or whatever her name is actually talking baseball. Wow.
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on September 09, 2018, 08:35:34 pm
Douchenozzle was safe by a mile.
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: MRaup on September 09, 2018, 08:36:09 pm
Mendoza or whatever her name is actually talking baseball. Wow.

She's trying to. The giggle-sisters she's calling the game with are working REALLY hard to keep it off track.
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: HudsonHawk on September 09, 2018, 08:36:22 pm
5-1 Sox
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on September 09, 2018, 08:36:29 pm
Of course.
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: MRaup on September 09, 2018, 08:36:52 pm
Jesus Fucking Christ, Dallas.

STOP PIPING CUTTERS TO GREAT HITTERS YOU FUCKING TWAT.
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: das on September 09, 2018, 08:37:34 pm
Horrible pitch. Missed his spot and poor pitch selection.
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on September 09, 2018, 08:38:05 pm
Our pitching has been playing with fire with the top of their lineup this series.

Finally got pushed into the furnace. 
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: Jacksonian on September 09, 2018, 08:38:41 pm
Horrible pitch. Missed his spot and poor pitch selection.

IOW, BP.
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: HudsonHawk on September 09, 2018, 08:44:07 pm
B5:

Betts walks
Benintendi grounds out 4-3, Betts to 2B...Sox challenging...replay shows he was safe by two steps...will be overturned, yep, infield single
Martinez homers to LF on a belt-high meatball right down the center of the plate, Betts scores, Benintendi scores
Bogaerts chops to 3B, Bregman tries the backhand short hop, but can't handle it...infield single
Pearce strikes out swinging
Kinsler grounds into 6-4-3 double play

5-1 Sox
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on September 09, 2018, 08:46:47 pm
Altuve!
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: HudsonHawk on September 09, 2018, 08:47:05 pm
Altuve homers...one pitch after McCann...yes, Brian McCann was caught stealing to end the inning
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: HudsonHawk on September 09, 2018, 08:48:00 pm
The Division Series opened in Houston last year, dipshit.
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on September 09, 2018, 08:49:49 pm
Anybody who didn't Worrell-button this from the get-go knew what they were getting into.

I say,  let 'em crash.
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on September 09, 2018, 08:53:44 pm
Yuli and Correa with 2 1 out singles.
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on September 09, 2018, 08:55:15 pm
The pitching coach said "if you throw him a FB I'll break your kneecaps. "
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: WVastro on September 09, 2018, 08:55:51 pm
Anybody who didn't Worrell-button this from the get-go knew what they were getting into.

I say,  let 'em crash.

How do you Worrell button? Is it possible for streaming?
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on September 09, 2018, 08:57:15 pm
How do you Worrell button? Is it possible for streaming?

Turn the media volume down on your device.
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: hostros7 on September 09, 2018, 09:04:51 pm
El tuburon!


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Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on September 09, 2018, 09:04:57 pm
Great White off the wall!
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: Aussie Astro on September 09, 2018, 09:05:20 pm
Shark attack!
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: WVastro on September 09, 2018, 09:05:59 pm
Turn the media volume down on your device.

Doh’! I get it now...
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: Col. Sphinx Drummond on September 09, 2018, 09:06:09 pm
I literally love Tyler White.
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: HudsonHawk on September 09, 2018, 09:06:29 pm
White with a 2-run double...5-4, tying run in scoring position for the Astros...
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on September 09, 2018, 09:07:15 pm
Threw him a 90 mph slider after he missed (fouled) the 95 mph heater down the middle.

Tyler was ready for it.
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: HudsonHawk on September 09, 2018, 09:12:56 pm
Reddick with a game tying double!
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: das on September 09, 2018, 09:13:16 pm
I literally love this team.
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: Col. Sphinx Drummond on September 09, 2018, 09:13:37 pm
Okay so this Brian Johnson guy is not the lead singer in AC/DC.
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on September 09, 2018, 09:14:20 pm
Strange that the speedy McCann didn't get waved in,  what with his base stealing propensity and all.
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: das on September 09, 2018, 09:14:52 pm
Let’s go, Springer.
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on September 09, 2018, 09:16:42 pm
Sad trombone for Springer.
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: WVastro on September 09, 2018, 09:16:46 pm
Strange that the speedy McCann didn't get waved in,  what with his basse stealing propensity and all.

He does look far more slim after his dl stint. Not that he should ever steal a base but it’s good to see him moving well again. That could be important down the stretch.

It’s SO good to feel this late season tension again after last year.
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: HudsonHawk on September 09, 2018, 09:16:54 pm
T6:

Altuve homers to LF on the first pitch
Bregman grounds out 4-3 in the shift
Gurriel singles up the middle
Correa singles up the middle, Gurriel to 2B
Marwin flies out to shallow RF

Porcello out, Hembree in

White...quickly down 0-2...1-2...2-2...doubles off the LF wall, Gurriel scores, Correa scores

Hembree out, Johnson in...

McCann walks
Reddick...full count...doubles to RF, White scores, McCann to 3B

Johnson out, Brasier in

Springer blown away on three straight fastballs

But the Astros bat around and tie it up...new ballgame, 5-5


Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: MRaup on September 09, 2018, 09:17:18 pm
And of course Springer takes a meatball to start his AB.
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: Snuffy on September 09, 2018, 09:21:16 pm
Not exactly a SO shut down inning for Boston! 
Gives Keuchel a chance to eat more innings.
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: WVastro on September 09, 2018, 09:21:56 pm
The bat sounds in the ESPN feed sound like punches in Indiana Jones movies.
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: Aussie Astro on September 09, 2018, 09:23:58 pm

Roger has been grazing in a good paddock.
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: HudsonHawk on September 09, 2018, 09:24:23 pm
B6:

Phillips grounds out 3-1
Nunez flies out F7
Leon...full count...strikes out swinging

5-5
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: chuck on September 09, 2018, 09:26:00 pm
How do you Worrell button? Is it possible for streaming?

You see that mute button?! That mute button right there?!
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: MRaup on September 09, 2018, 09:26:16 pm
Is ARod trying to do a Lou Brown from Major League impression?

What in the fuck is wrong with him?
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: chuck on September 09, 2018, 09:26:56 pm
Okay so this Brian Johnson guy is not the lead singer in AC/DC.

I'm pretty sure they fired him.
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: Aussie Astro on September 09, 2018, 09:28:54 pm
I'm pretty sure they fired him.

I thought it was compulsory retirement when he hit 70?
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: chuck on September 09, 2018, 09:32:38 pm
I thought it was compulsory retirement when he hit 70?

Could be. All I know is there is going to be plenty of elbow room on stage during their next tour.
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: hostros7 on September 09, 2018, 09:33:04 pm
Is Altuve hurt or dismayed about the call?


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Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on September 09, 2018, 09:33:34 pm
Safe.

But zero confidence it'll be overturned.
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: hostros7 on September 09, 2018, 09:33:35 pm
His slide was bagwellian, out or safe.


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Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: Texifornia on September 09, 2018, 09:34:09 pm
I saw gap.
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: MRaup on September 09, 2018, 09:34:19 pm
Safe.

But zero confidence it'll be overturned.

This just reeks of another fuck up by New York.
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on September 09, 2018, 09:34:23 pm
The 1B dugout view showed it pretty clearly.

Hand down,  then tag.
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: Col. Sphinx Drummond on September 09, 2018, 09:34:38 pm
Okay, so this Steven Wright is not the stand-up comedian.
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: WVastro on September 09, 2018, 09:34:43 pm
He’s safe which means he’ll be out.
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: chuck on September 09, 2018, 09:34:53 pm
What are the TV people saying about the play?
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: Tom Servo on September 09, 2018, 09:35:02 pm
I'm just listening on the radio, but I too have zero confidence in an overturn.
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: Aussie Astro on September 09, 2018, 09:35:10 pm
Safe.

But zero confidence it'll be overturned.

Yes and yes.
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: BizidyDizidy on September 09, 2018, 09:35:28 pm
What are the TV people saying about the play?

Safe
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: WVastro on September 09, 2018, 09:35:32 pm
What are the TV people saying about the play?

That he’s safe which means he’ll be out.
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: jbm on September 09, 2018, 09:35:40 pm
Jesus, why so fucking long?

They’re going to fuck us.
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: MRaup on September 09, 2018, 09:36:21 pm
Jesus, why so fucking long?

They’re going to fuck us.

Yup.

My exact thought. This is taking too long.
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: Tom Servo on September 09, 2018, 09:36:51 pm
Jesus, we never seem to get the call on replay.
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: chuck on September 09, 2018, 09:37:04 pm
AHHH HAHAHAHA, what a fuck job. Twice in one day in two different sports.
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on September 09, 2018, 09:37:07 pm
They wanted to wipe the lube off first.

Bastards.
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: MusicMan on September 09, 2018, 09:37:12 pm
We just got screwed with our pants on.


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Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: HudsonHawk on September 09, 2018, 09:37:16 pm
He was clearly safe.  But fucked anyway.
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: MRaup on September 09, 2018, 09:37:20 pm
Shocking.

What's the point of replay if you don't get the calls right after replay?

It's fucking embarrassing. We just wasted 3-4 minutes for them to re-blow the call.
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: Lefty on September 09, 2018, 09:37:32 pm
Jesus, why so fucking long?

They’re going to fuck us.

Who didn't see that coming?
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: Col. Sphinx Drummond on September 09, 2018, 09:37:37 pm
YOU HAVE GOT TO BE KIDDING ME!!!!!
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: WVastro on September 09, 2018, 09:37:41 pm
Why do we have replay? Wtf...
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: HudsonHawk on September 09, 2018, 09:38:44 pm
T7:

Wright the Knuckleballer in for the Sox

Altuve bunt for a single, Phillips throws it into the stands, Altuve to 2B on the single and TE5
Bregman...tries to bunt..foul...0-2...flies out F8
Altuve to 3B on a passed ball
Gurriel...infield in...grounds into FC, Altuve out 6-2 at the plate...Hinch challenging...replay shows he's clearly safe...but call upheld anyway...WOW!!!
Correa...0-2...flies out F8

Astros get fucked worse than the Texans did...5-5 still at the stretch.
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: Aussie Astro on September 09, 2018, 09:39:25 pm
I thought two angles looked probably safe, one was probably out.
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on September 09, 2018, 09:40:48 pm
Fucking bullshit.

Fuck the league fuckwits.

Definitive view from 1B side showed hand down,  then tag.

They chose to ignore it because who knows why.
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: Texifornia on September 09, 2018, 09:41:22 pm
I thought two angles looked probably safe, one was probably out.
The thing is: if any view shows space between the glove and the player while the player is touching the plate, the he's safe.
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: das on September 09, 2018, 09:42:02 pm
I thought two angles looked probably safe, one was probably out.

There’s the rub.  Probably. Has to be convincing to overturn.
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on September 09, 2018, 09:42:44 pm
There was no proboably to it.

There was a definitive angle,  that showed his hand down BEFORE the tag was applied.

So,  you know,  that usually means the runner is safe.

Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on September 09, 2018, 09:44:27 pm
Well that's a refreshing way to end a Betts AB.
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: das on September 09, 2018, 09:45:50 pm
Martinez was talking to his bat as he walked up. Too funny.
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: Tom Servo on September 09, 2018, 09:45:52 pm
I'm glad we don't have to listen to Ashby tell us, yet again, how it's just as quick to glove the ball and throw as it is to barehand it and throw. 
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: HudsonHawk on September 09, 2018, 09:46:46 pm
B7:

Smith in

Betts grounds out 6-3
Benintendi grounds out 4-3
Martinez lines out to RF on a diving catch by Reddick!

5-5
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on September 09, 2018, 09:47:02 pm
Whoo Leather!!
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: das on September 09, 2018, 09:47:19 pm
Josh Reddick!!!
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: HudsonHawk on September 09, 2018, 09:47:24 pm
Martinez was talking to his bat as he walked up. Too funny.

Why is that funny?  Sometimes you have to remind the bat of things.
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on September 09, 2018, 09:47:38 pm
Let's keep the pressure on.
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: BizidyDizidy on September 09, 2018, 09:47:50 pm
That was a pretty spectacular play by Correa
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: Aussie Astro on September 09, 2018, 09:47:58 pm
There’s the rub.  Probably. Has to be convincing to overturn.

Yes.  Did they say he was out or did not see enough to overturn the call on the  field?
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: Texifornia on September 09, 2018, 09:48:10 pm
JFR
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: chuck on September 09, 2018, 09:48:19 pm
By the way, I was messing around on a guitar today and it occurred to me to play a Bm. First thing that came to mind hearing that chord? Wild Horses.

You want to draw a distinction between two people? Find one who thinks Hotel California, then find another who thinks Wild Horses.
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: das on September 09, 2018, 09:48:50 pm
Why is that funny?  Sometimes you have to remind the bat of things.

Ha
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: Aussie Astro on September 09, 2018, 09:49:08 pm
Why is that funny?  Sometimes you have to remind the bat of things.

And give it rum?
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: chuck on September 09, 2018, 09:49:14 pm
I'm glad we don't have to listen to Ashby tell us, yet again, how it's just as quick to glove the ball and throw as it is to barehand it and throw.

Goddamn it, I had forgotten all about that.
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on September 09, 2018, 09:50:41 pm
I like doubles.
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: Tom Servo on September 09, 2018, 09:51:59 pm
Sparks on White after the double: You can't teach speed.
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: Tom Servo on September 09, 2018, 09:52:18 pm
Goddamn it, I had forgotten all about that.

I'm sorry.
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on September 09, 2018, 09:52:46 pm
That was Ball 4, dipshit.
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: das on September 09, 2018, 09:53:10 pm
Looks like the wind is blowing left to right.
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on September 09, 2018, 09:53:17 pm
Sparks on White after the double: You can't teach speed.

That cracked me up too.
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: Col. Sphinx Drummond on September 09, 2018, 09:54:49 pm
That catcher's mitt is huge.
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: HudsonHawk on September 09, 2018, 09:55:03 pm
T8:

Marwin...batting righty against the righty...flies out F8 on the first pitch
White doubles right over the 1B bag
Marisnick pinch running for White
McCann...3-0...takes strike one three feet off the plate...Jeez...walks
J.D. Davis pinch running for McCann
Reddick grounds into 4-6-3 double play

5-5
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: hostros7 on September 09, 2018, 09:55:15 pm
There’s the rub.  Probably. Has to be convincing to overturn.

That’s not how it works. Some angles are better than others. One cannot overweight a shitty angle as justification for ruling it inconclusive. If the best angle is inconclusive, then you’re right that the call should stand.


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Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on September 09, 2018, 09:55:38 pm
Played into their hand perfectly.
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: chuck on September 09, 2018, 09:56:22 pm
I didn't really want to see White bat anymore, anyway.
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: HudsonHawk on September 09, 2018, 09:56:29 pm
And give it rum?

What ever it takes.  Maybe the bat was afraid.
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: Col. Sphinx Drummond on September 09, 2018, 09:56:37 pm
bound to happen.
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: HudsonHawk on September 09, 2018, 09:57:33 pm
I didn't really want to see White bat anymore, anyway.

He probably wasn't.  Marisnick was probably coming in to play defense anyway.

ETA:  Well, I guess he wasn't.  Jake Marisnick:  Designated HItter
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: DVauthrin on September 09, 2018, 10:00:22 pm
That’s not how it works. Some angles are better than others. One cannot overweight a shitty angle as justification for ruling it inconclusive. If the best angle is inconclusive, then you’re right that the call should stand.


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It was clear that Altuve’s hand was on the plate before the tag was applied.  Either the replay officials in New York are blind, or they had alterior motives for not overturning tue call.
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: DVauthrin on September 09, 2018, 10:01:11 pm
Bogaerts has been one lucky hitter this weekend. 
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: Tom Servo on September 09, 2018, 10:03:22 pm
McHugh with a 6.75 ERA in August, 3.86 in 2.1 innings so far in September. 
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on September 09, 2018, 10:04:18 pm
Not a good start.
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: DVauthrin on September 09, 2018, 10:04:47 pm
McHugh with a 6.75 ERA in August, 3.86 in 2.1 innings so far in September.

He did a poor job of locating to Moreland on multiple pitches. 
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on September 09, 2018, 10:05:07 pm
Mediocre breaking ball to the lefty.
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: The Third Man on September 09, 2018, 10:06:18 pm
I would like Hinch to intervene now.
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: DVauthrin on September 09, 2018, 10:07:25 pm
I would like Hinch to intervene now.

Too late for that now.  It’s up to McHugh to get Kinsler.

Edit: And he does.
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on September 09, 2018, 10:08:54 pm
Not close on the first 2.
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: das on September 09, 2018, 10:09:15 pm
McHugh is off tonite.
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on September 09, 2018, 10:10:38 pm
McHugh is off tonite.

Lately
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: DVauthrin on September 09, 2018, 10:10:48 pm
McHugh is off tonite.

Can’t locate his fastball consistently.
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: HudsonHawk on September 09, 2018, 10:12:44 pm
Sox with the bases loaded, one out...
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on September 09, 2018, 10:12:47 pm
Fuck.

Lost him.

Juiced, 1 out.
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: das on September 09, 2018, 10:13:21 pm
What was that look Hinch was giving?
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: DVauthrin on September 09, 2018, 10:14:14 pm
Sipp coming in to try and clean up Colin’s mess.
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: HudsonHawk on September 09, 2018, 10:14:46 pm
What was that look Hinch was giving?

Waiting for the pinch hitter to be announced
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: The Third Man on September 09, 2018, 10:15:07 pm
Sipp coming in to try and clean up Colin’s mess.
Hinch does not do his relievers any favors.
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: MRaup on September 09, 2018, 10:15:18 pm
Reason number 1,000,000,000 I could never be a MLB Manager. I would've been tossed .005 seconds after they signaled out  after the replay, then gotten a 10 game suspension for bumping any umpire that got close to me.

The fact that replay "makes the call" and there's no recourse after is fucking crazy.
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on September 09, 2018, 10:15:20 pm
Sipp needs to atone for his last 2 outings with inherited runners.
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on September 09, 2018, 10:17:23 pm
Hinch does not do his relievers any favors.

AJ didn't tell McHugh to attack the batters box like he did to Kinsler.
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: DVauthrin on September 09, 2018, 10:18:10 pm
Big strikeout.

And A-Rod needs to be quiet, though he’s correct. It should be 6-5 Astros and Porcello was getting calls off the edges in the early innings.
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: Tom Servo on September 09, 2018, 10:18:12 pm
Yes!  Step 1 to getting out of this mess.  On to Step 2. 
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: hostros7 on September 09, 2018, 10:18:24 pm
Great pitch.


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Title: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: MusicMan on September 09, 2018, 10:19:25 pm
ARod, shut the everloving fuck up about Swihart getting boned on a ball an inch off the plate when this should be a 6-5 game.


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Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: jbm on September 09, 2018, 10:19:36 pm
Now they’re whining about the ump’s outside zone. He’s been doing at most all game.
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: MRaup on September 09, 2018, 10:19:54 pm
Jesus Christ, they're talking about the 1-1 pitch that was off the plate and called a strike like it's the first pitch off the plate this slop jar full of nuts has called all night, and making it sound like a fucking war crime.
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on September 09, 2018, 10:20:34 pm
ARod, shut the everloving fuck up about Swihart getting boned on a ball an inch off the plate when this should be a 6-5 game.


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All night on Astros hitters too.
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: MRaup on September 09, 2018, 10:20:47 pm
Hey dicknuts, that was a strike.
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: DVauthrin on September 09, 2018, 10:21:20 pm
Big block by Machete!
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: hostros7 on September 09, 2018, 10:21:52 pm
Machete is a pitcher’s dream.


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Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: MusicMan on September 09, 2018, 10:22:19 pm
Tony Sipp, BAMF.


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Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: HudsonHawk on September 09, 2018, 10:22:21 pm
B8:

McHugh in...Maldonado into catch

Bogaerts bloops a single to RF
Moreland, pinch hitting for Pearce, singles to RF, through the shift, Bogaerts to 2B
Kinsler strikes out swinging
Holt, pinch hitting for Phillips...full count...walks, Bogaerts to 3B, Moreland to 2B

That's it for McHugh, Sipp in

Swihart, pinch hitting for Nunez, corners in, middle playing for two...strikes out swinging
Vazquez, pinch hitting for Leon...0-2...Vazquez bitching about both calls, Cora too...1-2 on a FANTASTIC block by Maldonado...PONCHE!!!

What a job by Sipp!!!

Still 5-5

Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on September 09, 2018, 10:22:36 pm
Sipp!
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: Texifornia on September 09, 2018, 10:23:04 pm
TFS
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: hostros7 on September 09, 2018, 10:23:07 pm
Sipp!


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Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: das on September 09, 2018, 10:23:12 pm
Sipp!  Wow. Love those splits!
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: Col. Sphinx Drummond on September 09, 2018, 10:23:18 pm
Masterful job by Tony!
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: DVauthrin on September 09, 2018, 10:23:18 pm
Colin better buy Tony a nice dinner when they get to Detroit.  Saved his bacon there.
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: chuck on September 09, 2018, 10:23:23 pm
I've always believed in Sipp.
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: jbm on September 09, 2018, 10:23:30 pm
Maldonado is a bad dude.

And, the Sawx look a bit stressed. Put it to em this inning.
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: doyce7 on September 09, 2018, 10:23:30 pm
Tony "fucking badass" sipp

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Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: MRaup on September 09, 2018, 10:23:43 pm
Strike three was NASTY!
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: HudsonHawk on September 09, 2018, 10:24:17 pm
You won't see a better block of a pitch than Maldonado's on the 0-2 pitch to Vazquez.  Almost impossible.  That saved the game, for now.

And Tony Sipp...steely eyed missile man.
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: DVauthrin on September 09, 2018, 10:24:36 pm


All night on Astros hitters too.

Only on Astros hitters.  Keuchel wasn’t getting the same calls off the outside corner that Porcello was.
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: das on September 09, 2018, 10:25:05 pm
Strike three was NASTY!
+1
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: Tom Servo on September 09, 2018, 10:25:14 pm
Tony has the wallet with Badass Motherfucker on it.
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on September 09, 2018, 10:25:19 pm
Only on Astros hitters.  Keuchel wasn’t getting the same calls off the outside corner that Porcello was.

Good point.
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: MusicMan on September 09, 2018, 10:26:52 pm
Oh god, I just had a vision of a Bregman stare with Kimbrel’s setup.


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Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on September 09, 2018, 10:28:21 pm
George blown away.
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: DVauthrin on September 09, 2018, 10:29:27 pm
George blown away.

Until he learns to shorten up, guys that throw hard will give him trouble.
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: DVauthrin on September 09, 2018, 10:30:00 pm
Note to Astros hitters: Stop swinging at his riding fastball.  You won’t hit it.
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: MRaup on September 09, 2018, 10:30:11 pm
These fucking dumbasses are trying to suggest that a string on Leon's glove might've gotten Altuve sliding in to home.

Nevermind that that isn't a thing, and hasn't been since 2016 .
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on September 09, 2018, 10:30:17 pm
Altuve likewise dusted.
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: HudsonHawk on September 09, 2018, 10:30:26 pm
T9:

Kimbrel in for the Sox...a bunch of defensive changes

Springer...full up...strikes out swinging
Altuve strikes out swinging at a pitch in his eyes
Bregman lines out to CF

5-5
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: HudsonHawk on September 09, 2018, 10:31:11 pm
Until he learns to shorten up, guys that throw hard will give him trouble.

He's really weak against a good fastball.
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: Tom Servo on September 09, 2018, 10:32:47 pm
Oh god, I just had a vision of a Bregman stare with Kimbrel’s setup.


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I love this:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lsjb3p_bga8
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: DVauthrin on September 09, 2018, 10:33:09 pm
He's really weak against a good fastball.

Yep. Springer could learn a lot from watching Alex Bregman hit. 
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: Col. Sphinx Drummond on September 09, 2018, 10:33:42 pm
These fucking dumbasses are trying to suggest that a string on Leon's glove might've gotten Altuve sliding in to home.

Nevermind that that isn't a thing, and hasn't been since 2016 .
What is the limit on glove string length. 2 inches? 6? Could you have one 90 feet long?
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: Tom Servo on September 09, 2018, 10:34:19 pm
Yep. Everyone Springer could learn a lot from watching Alex Bregman hit.
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: MRaup on September 09, 2018, 10:35:03 pm
What is the limit on glove string length. 2 inches? 6? Could you have one 90 feet long?

Right? 2 feet of dangling laces for every infielder.
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: Tom Servo on September 09, 2018, 10:35:08 pm
What is the limit on glove string length. 2 inches? 6? Could you have one 90 feet long?

Yeah, just Indiana Jones whip that fucker at the runners.
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: HudsonHawk on September 09, 2018, 10:35:10 pm
Now these idiots are complaining about a pitch that was actually IN the zone.
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: DVauthrin on September 09, 2018, 10:35:49 pm
Betts retired.  One away.
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: MRaup on September 09, 2018, 10:36:01 pm
Sox fans went full Cub Yard Cry on that routine fly ball.
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: DVauthrin on September 09, 2018, 10:38:06 pm
Dear Jessica Mendoza: Nobody thought the game was over after Martinez’s homerun but you.
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: WVastro on September 09, 2018, 10:38:52 pm
I’m still stewing over that call at home. Why can’t we get some sort of short explanation as to wtf they couldn’t overturn that? There was a view that was clear as day showing him beating the tag. With the technology available today they can sync views and see that the hand was down on the base right?! W. T. F.

If they’re just going to defer to the decision made on the field whenever they might have a slightly tough call on their hands then why have this shit there in the first place?
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: DVauthrin on September 09, 2018, 10:40:53 pm
I’m still stewing over that call at home. Why can’t we get some sort of short explanation as to wtf they couldn’t overturn that? There was a view that was clear as day showing him beating the tag. With the technology available today they can sync views and see that the hand was down on the base right?! W. T. F.

If they’re just going to defer to the decision made on the field whenever they might have a slightly tough call on their hands then why have this shit there in the first place?

MLB decided they didn’t want the Red Sox, with baseball’s best record, to get swept at home and intervened on their behalf.
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on September 09, 2018, 10:42:55 pm
That was strike 3. More in the zone than a dozen called strikes tonight.
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: Aussie Astro on September 09, 2018, 10:44:49 pm
That was strike 3. More in the zone than a dozen called strikes tonight.

Damn straight it was.
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: chuck on September 09, 2018, 10:45:06 pm
Today in the football game one of the fuckwit refs misspoke and said that a pass interference call was against 24 on the offense when it was plainly 24 on the defense. It was plainly defensive pass interference and of course no Texan who plays offense wears 24. When the official corrected himself Belichick went fucking nutso on the sideline.

I wonder what it would feel like to root for a team that so regularly got the benefit of fucking ALL the calls to where you feel aggrieved when a guy misspeaks and then corrects himself to your detriment. I wonder what it would feel like to root for a team where you felt like you had a right to bitch about a pitch that was called a strike that was clearly through the strike zone.

I guess I'll never know.
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: HudsonHawk on September 09, 2018, 10:45:25 pm
B9:

Rondon in

Betts flies out F9
Benintendi singles to LF
Martinez grounds into FC, Benintendi out 4-6 at 2B
Bogaerts singles up the middle, Martinez to 2B
Lin, pinch runs for Martinez
Moreland flies to LF, Marwin let's it drop at his feet and tries to barehand it on the bounce, Lin scores,

Astros go down 6-5
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: DVauthrin on September 09, 2018, 10:45:31 pm
What the hell was that Marwin?
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: Tom Servo on September 09, 2018, 10:45:33 pm
FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUDGE!
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: hostros7 on September 09, 2018, 10:45:35 pm
Wtf Marwin? Dive


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Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: MRaup on September 09, 2018, 10:45:42 pm
Thanks a shit ton, MLB Replay team, you bunch of cocksuckers.

Your golden boys get their W.

Fucking bullshit.
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on September 09, 2018, 10:45:56 pm
Shit.

Fucked by replay,  fucked by a strike 3 call with 2 outs in the 9th.
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: Snuffy on September 09, 2018, 10:46:06 pm
Should be a tie game now.
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: HudsonHawk on September 09, 2018, 10:46:21 pm
What the flying fuck was Marwin doing in LF?  Never even made an attempt to catch it
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: Aussie Astro on September 09, 2018, 10:46:43 pm
That was pretty fucking lame.
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: DVauthrin on September 09, 2018, 10:47:06 pm
Wtf Marwin? Dive


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Not sure if Marwin is comfortable with diving his first game back from his oblique soreness.  However, the effort was pathetic.
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: WVastro on September 09, 2018, 10:47:19 pm
2.5
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: HudsonHawk on September 09, 2018, 10:48:09 pm
Not sure if Marwin is comfortable with diving his first game back from his oblique soreness.  However, the effort was pathetic.

Then why the fuck isn't Jake Marisnick out there?
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: MRaup on September 09, 2018, 10:48:24 pm
Took 2 out of 3 from the best team in baseball and lost a game in the standings.

Fuck the fucking Rangers.
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: JimR on September 09, 2018, 10:48:46 pm
Come on, people.Marwin had no chance to catch that. Bad luck after HPU blew strike 3.
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: BizidyDizidy on September 09, 2018, 10:49:40 pm
Just going to make it all the sweeter when they get knocked out in the ALDS (again)
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on September 09, 2018, 10:50:13 pm
Come on, people.Marwin had no chance to catch that. Bad luck after HPU blew strike 3.

Big time.

All that bitching by Boston paid off.  They got a call,  then got their hits.

Bastards.
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: HudsonHawk on September 09, 2018, 10:50:27 pm
Took 2 out of 3 from the best team in baseball and lost a game in the standings.

Fuck the fucking Rangers.

The Rangers didn't even try.  They weren't hiding it.
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: Nate Colbert on September 09, 2018, 10:51:08 pm
Come on, people.Marwin had no chance to catch that.

Agreed.
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on September 09, 2018, 10:53:35 pm
The Rangers didn't even try.  They weren't hiding it.

We let that squad sweep us after the As swept them in Arlington.

Terrible.

Now it's time to beat Detroit.
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: HudsonHawk on September 09, 2018, 10:55:27 pm
Come on, people.Marwin had no chance to catch that. Bad luck after HPU blew strike 3.

With Reddick, Marisnick or Kemp out there, that ball is caught.  Furthermore, he ran around the ball instead of running *to* it.  It's as if he was setting up for a throw to the plate, rather than trying to catch the ball.  Finally, if he's not healthy enough to dive for a ball to save the game, he shouldn't be out there in the 9th. 
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: WVastro on September 09, 2018, 10:55:55 pm
If that replay can’t get overturned than the current system is broken. I don’t think there’s any Ill intent but if you’re paralyzed by the call on the field and have to see everything perfectly from every different angle even if one is pretty fucking clear then fuck that shit. It’s only another way to delay the game.
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: HudsonHawk on September 09, 2018, 10:56:35 pm
We let that squad sweep us after the As swept them in Arlington.

Terrible.

Now it's time to beat Detroit.

Oh I know.  The Astros have made their own bed here.  The A's have it relatively easy from here on out, so the Astros have to keep winning.
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: Snuffy on September 09, 2018, 10:57:25 pm
Come on, people.Marwin had no chance to catch that. Bad luck after HPU blew strike 3.

2nd that.
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: juliogotay on September 10, 2018, 01:39:00 pm
This ESPN announcing team is just not good. Waaaay to much chit chat banter. Trying to be cute. There’s a game on, people.

3 people in a broadcast booth is never a good idea. Even if one of them is Jeff Bagwell.
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: BudGirl on September 10, 2018, 02:56:24 pm
Even the Boston Herald says he was safe.

http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/red_sox/2018/09/red_sox_avoid_sweep_with_walkoff_win_vs_astros
Title: Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on September 10, 2018, 03:23:48 pm
I'm glad there's a game tonight to get that mess out of my head.

I woke up still stewing about it,  and not just the blown call at the plate.