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Title: D-backs @ Astros, September 16, 2018
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on September 16, 2018, 01:37:48 pm
Verlander sharp thru first 2 innings (5 Ks)

Springer infield single,  Altuve single thru the right side moved him over,  Bregman gidp brought him in.

Bottom 2 coming up.
Title: Re: D-backs @ Astros, September 16, 2018
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on September 16, 2018, 01:45:30 pm
Correa singles to CF.

Josh promptly singles to right and deftly eliminates the gidp possibility by running into an out at 2nd.
Title: Re: D-backs @ Astros, September 16, 2018
Post by: 94CougarGrad on September 16, 2018, 01:46:48 pm
I got excited when I saw the listing for the game on TBS. So I changed the channel to TBS.

But I can't see the game on TBS. "This game is not currently being broadcast due to league requirements blah blah blah blah."

Argh.
Title: Re: D-backs @ Astros, September 16, 2018
Post by: Nate Colbert on September 16, 2018, 01:46:58 pm
Fucking Reddick.
Title: Re: D-backs @ Astros, September 16, 2018
Post by: Knoxbanedoodle on September 16, 2018, 01:47:24 pm
I don’t know what Reddick was thinking.

Also I don’t understand why they didn’t challenge the out call at first on Bregman ‘s GIDP.

Also that turn by the AZ middle infield was amazing.
Title: Re: D-backs @ Astros, September 16, 2018
Post by: Nate Colbert on September 16, 2018, 01:52:32 pm
Also that turn by the AZ middle infield was amazing.

Yeah, very slick.
Title: Re: D-backs @ Astros, September 16, 2018
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on September 16, 2018, 02:00:52 pm
Sipp robbed at the fence.
Title: Re: D-backs @ Astros, September 16, 2018
Post by: Nate Colbert on September 16, 2018, 02:03:03 pm
Sipp robbed at the fence.

Flipping back and forth with one of the football games?
Title: Re: D-backs @ Astros, September 16, 2018
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on September 16, 2018, 02:07:30 pm
Fucking Reddick.

For those that missed it,  The throw was cut off at short and redirected to the bag at second.

Josh wasn't even in the TV frame.
Title: Re: D-backs @ Astros, September 16, 2018
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on September 16, 2018, 02:08:47 pm
Flipping back and forth with one of the football games?

Dammit.

Kemp.  Kemp.  Kemp.


The only reason I keep doing that is that they're banned Tony.

The only reason.   Certainly no other similarities.
Title: Re: D-backs @ Astros, September 16, 2018
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on September 16, 2018, 02:12:30 pm
TB up 3-0 in the 7th.
Title: Re: D-backs @ Astros, September 16, 2018
Post by: Tom Servo on September 16, 2018, 02:15:59 pm
I don't know if this was mentioned on the game (didn't hear it), but this tweet came from the Fresno Grizzlies several hours ago:

Quote
Breaking news this morning:  The Grizzlies and @astros have informed their league offices they will seek a new affiliation for 2019.  Our four consecutive winning seasons is a franchise record...thank you Houston!  #NeverSettle

Our next MLB affiliate will be announced soon.
Title: Re: D-backs @ Astros, September 16, 2018
Post by: chuck on September 16, 2018, 02:21:15 pm
I don't know if this was mentioned on the game (didn't hear it), but this tweet came from the Fresno Grizzlies several hours ago:

https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/c/cabrejo01.shtml
Title: Re: D-backs @ Astros, September 16, 2018
Post by: Tom Servo on September 16, 2018, 02:22:04 pm
https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/c/cabrejo01.shtml

Thank you, thank you very much.
Title: Re: D-backs @ Astros, September 16, 2018
Post by: Nate Colbert on September 16, 2018, 02:22:13 pm
I don't know if this was mentioned on the game (didn't hear it), but this tweet came from the Fresno Grizzlies several hours ago:

Gee, I wonder where one might find on this website news about the minors...
Title: Re: D-backs @ Astros, September 16, 2018
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on September 16, 2018, 02:23:06 pm
Gee, I wonder where one might find on this website news about the minors...

No way that's a thing.
Title: Re: D-backs @ Astros, September 16, 2018
Post by: Lefty on September 16, 2018, 02:26:23 pm
No way that's a thing.
Next thing you know they're gonna start telling us there's a front page.
Title: Re: D-backs @ Astros, September 16, 2018
Post by: Knoxbanedoodle on September 16, 2018, 02:28:01 pm
https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/c/cabrejo01.shtml

I love that he’s pictured as an Astro there—as if everyone forgot to mention the trade to Baseball Reference.
Title: Re: D-backs @ Astros, September 16, 2018
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on September 16, 2018, 02:32:16 pm
2 out triple makes it 5-0 TB in the 7th.
Title: Re: D-backs @ Astros, September 16, 2018
Post by: Tom Servo on September 16, 2018, 02:33:31 pm
2 out triple makes it 5-0 TB in the 7th.

Damn, we need some runs.
Title: Re: D-backs @ Astros, September 16, 2018
Post by: 94CougarGrad on September 16, 2018, 02:34:30 pm
2 out triple makes it 5-0 TB in the 7th.


Ugh.
Title: Re: D-backs @ Astros, September 16, 2018
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on September 16, 2018, 02:34:50 pm
Meanwhile 1 measly run for the good guys so far.

Leadoff walk bunted to second for Arizona in the 5th.
Title: Re: D-backs @ Astros, September 16, 2018
Post by: austro on September 16, 2018, 02:36:49 pm
Damn, we need some runs.

Yes, we do.

Good job by Verlander to cover 1st on that ball.
Title: Re: D-backs @ Astros, September 16, 2018
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on September 16, 2018, 02:37:06 pm
Tough 4-1 grounder moves runner to 3rd, 2 outs.
Title: Re: D-backs @ Astros, September 16, 2018
Post by: Tom Servo on September 16, 2018, 02:38:15 pm
Nice pitching by JV there.
Title: Re: D-backs @ Astros, September 16, 2018
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on September 16, 2018, 02:38:51 pm
Verlander!
Title: Re: D-backs @ Astros, September 16, 2018
Post by: Nate Colbert on September 16, 2018, 02:40:05 pm

Ugh.

If ugh means good, then yes "ugh".
Title: Re: D-backs @ Astros, September 16, 2018
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on September 16, 2018, 02:40:53 pm
The group consensus seems to be more run for the Astros.

Let's make that happen.
Title: Re: D-backs @ Astros, September 16, 2018
Post by: Knoxbanedoodle on September 16, 2018, 02:41:07 pm
Nice pitching by JV there.

Nails.
Title: Re: D-backs @ Astros, September 16, 2018
Post by: Knoxbanedoodle on September 16, 2018, 02:42:41 pm
Lefties seem to get more outside pitches called strikes on them than do righties. I wonder, if true, why.
Title: Re: D-backs @ Astros, September 16, 2018
Post by: JimR on September 16, 2018, 02:51:10 pm
I don’t know what Reddick was thinking.

Also I don’t understand why they didn’t challenge the out call at first on Bregman ‘s GIDP.

Also that turn by the AZ middle infield was amazing.

He was out. Half step.
Title: Re: D-backs @ Astros, September 16, 2018
Post by: Tom Servo on September 16, 2018, 02:54:37 pm
And, that's why we needed some runs.  Fuck.
Title: Re: D-backs @ Astros, September 16, 2018
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on September 16, 2018, 02:55:47 pm
Perralta ties it on a 1-2 pitch with 2 outs in the 6th.

Ball was an inch off the inside of the plate.
Title: Re: D-backs @ Astros, September 16, 2018
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on September 16, 2018, 02:59:31 pm
Top of the order.

Let's go.
Title: Re: D-backs @ Astros, September 16, 2018
Post by: austro on September 16, 2018, 03:03:29 pm
Tampa trying to fuck things up.
Title: Re: D-backs @ Astros, September 16, 2018
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on September 16, 2018, 03:07:32 pm
Tampa trying to fuck things up.

Walked the bases loaded.

Good grief.
Title: Re: D-backs @ Astros, September 16, 2018
Post by: Tom Servo on September 16, 2018, 03:08:37 pm
 Khris Davis grand slam.  5-4
Title: Re: D-backs @ Astros, September 16, 2018
Post by: HudsonHawk on September 16, 2018, 03:08:41 pm
Walked the bases loaded.

Good grief.

Grand slam...5-4...A’s still batting
Title: Re: D-backs @ Astros, September 16, 2018
Post by: austro on September 16, 2018, 03:09:04 pm
Bases now unloaded.
Title: Re: D-backs @ Astros, September 16, 2018
Post by: Tom Servo on September 16, 2018, 03:10:17 pm
Great White!
Title: Re: D-backs @ Astros, September 16, 2018
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on September 16, 2018, 03:10:21 pm
Khris Davis of course.
Title: Re: D-backs @ Astros, September 16, 2018
Post by: MusicMan on September 16, 2018, 03:10:25 pm
Tampa trying to out-bed shit the Texans.
Which is theoretically impossible.


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Title: Re: D-backs @ Astros, September 16, 2018
Post by: Tom Servo on September 16, 2018, 03:10:44 pm
It's done.  Rays win 5-4
Title: Re: D-backs @ Astros, September 16, 2018
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on September 16, 2018, 03:10:59 pm
Great White!
Title: Re: D-backs @ Astros, September 16, 2018
Post by: MusicMan on September 16, 2018, 03:11:08 pm
Tampa trying to out-bed shit the Texans.
Which is theoretically impossible.


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See? Ballgame. Tampa wins 5-4.


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Title: Re: D-backs @ Astros, September 16, 2018
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on September 16, 2018, 03:11:50 pm
It's done.  Rays win 5-4

I love your news reports better than what I was getting on the interwebs.

Whew.
Title: Re: D-backs @ Astros, September 16, 2018
Post by: JimR on September 16, 2018, 03:12:14 pm
Rays tried to lose it in the 9th but did not succeed. As lose 5-4.
Title: Re: D-backs @ Astros, September 16, 2018
Post by: austro on September 16, 2018, 03:12:39 pm
Bad luck on that double, but at least we got one.
Title: Re: D-backs @ Astros, September 16, 2018
Post by: Tom Servo on September 16, 2018, 03:12:42 pm
I love your news reports better than what I was getting on the interwebs.

Whew.

At least I can do SOMETHING right today.  Ha.
Title: Re: D-backs @ Astros, September 16, 2018
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on September 16, 2018, 03:14:28 pm
Correa slump still going strong.
Title: Re: D-backs @ Astros, September 16, 2018
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on September 16, 2018, 03:15:31 pm
Verlander still pitching in the 7th.
Title: Re: D-backs @ Astros, September 16, 2018
Post by: Tom Servo on September 16, 2018, 03:15:51 pm
Correa slump still going strong.

Yeah, he just can't seem to hit a ball hard right now.  I think the hardest one he's hit lately was a double play ball.
Title: Re: D-backs @ Astros, September 16, 2018
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on September 16, 2018, 03:19:40 pm
Yeah, he just can't seem to hit a ball hard right now.  I think the hardest one he's hit lately was a double play ball.

I think he's battling thru pain/dysfunction and I appreciate that toughness.

But it's unbelievable how many rbi opportunities keep coming his way .
Title: Re: D-backs @ Astros, September 16, 2018
Post by: Knoxbanedoodle on September 16, 2018, 03:19:57 pm
Strike 5 gets Descalso, thanks to the 3rd base ump.

Outstanding work by JV today.
Title: Re: D-backs @ Astros, September 16, 2018
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on September 16, 2018, 03:22:10 pm
Verlander 1-2-3 in the 7th, notches his 11th K matching his career high with 269 on the season.

Previous 269 K year was 2009.
Title: Re: D-backs @ Astros, September 16, 2018
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on September 16, 2018, 03:23:19 pm
Strike 5 gets Descalso, thanks to the 3rd base ump.

Outstanding work by JV today.

He should have sat down twice; once for the blown strike call and again for the failed check swing.
Title: Re: D-backs @ Astros, September 16, 2018
Post by: Tom Servo on September 16, 2018, 03:23:28 pm
Whoo!  Baserunning gaffe.. made up for.
Title: Re: D-backs @ Astros, September 16, 2018
Post by: MusicMan on September 16, 2018, 03:23:40 pm
WOOOOOOO!


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Title: Re: D-backs @ Astros, September 16, 2018
Post by: Nate Colbert on September 16, 2018, 03:23:50 pm
Not so fucking Reddick.
Title: Re: D-backs @ Astros, September 16, 2018
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on September 16, 2018, 03:23:59 pm
Whoo!
Title: Re: D-backs @ Astros, September 16, 2018
Post by: Tom Servo on September 16, 2018, 03:27:44 pm
Arizona apparently feeling bad about our double play totals. 
Title: Re: D-backs @ Astros, September 16, 2018
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on September 16, 2018, 03:27:53 pm
Diamondbacks not exactly sharp defensively this weekend.
Title: Re: D-backs @ Astros, September 16, 2018
Post by: JimR on September 16, 2018, 03:29:46 pm
Kemp wondering what he has to do to get a hit.
Title: Re: D-backs @ Astros, September 16, 2018
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on September 16, 2018, 03:30:50 pm
Kemp wondering what he has to do to get a hit.

Not all 0-fers are the same.
Title: Re: D-backs @ Astros, September 16, 2018
Post by: Tom Servo on September 16, 2018, 03:35:17 pm
Altuve!! 
Title: Re: D-backs @ Astros, September 16, 2018
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on September 16, 2018, 03:36:11 pm
Nicely done,  Jose!
Title: Re: D-backs @ Astros, September 16, 2018
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on September 16, 2018, 03:38:12 pm
I'm encouraged by what Altuve has done this series.

He's turned on some and he's got some to right.
Title: Re: D-backs @ Astros, September 16, 2018
Post by: JimR on September 16, 2018, 03:42:22 pm
I'm encouraged by what Altuve has done this series.

He's turned on some and he's got some to right.

Knee must be better. He can stay back.
Title: Re: D-backs @ Astros, September 16, 2018
Post by: chuck on September 16, 2018, 03:43:06 pm
I don't remember ever seeing so many defensive miscues from one team in a single series.
Title: Re: D-backs @ Astros, September 16, 2018
Post by: JimR on September 16, 2018, 03:45:17 pm
White is a fucking black hole in this offense.
Title: Re: D-backs @ Astros, September 16, 2018
Post by: MusicMan on September 16, 2018, 03:46:32 pm
White is a fucking black hole in this offense.

Not sure if serious.


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Title: Re: D-backs @ Astros, September 16, 2018
Post by: Snuffy on September 16, 2018, 03:47:58 pm
Bases loaded, two out, 3-2 count, and White steps out & blows a bubble with his gum. 
Didn't get a hit this time, but got the 2nd run in w/ a 2B earlier.
Gotta do something to let off steam.
Title: Re: D-backs @ Astros, September 16, 2018
Post by: JimR on September 16, 2018, 03:50:30 pm
Not sure if serious.


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Really?
Title: Re: D-backs @ Astros, September 16, 2018
Post by: MusicMan on September 16, 2018, 03:50:53 pm
Really?

No, I’m pretty sure you’re not.


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Title: Re: D-backs @ Astros, September 16, 2018
Post by: JimR on September 16, 2018, 03:51:53 pm
No, I’m pretty sure you’re not.


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Just trying to get with the usual mood in the GZ.
Title: Re: D-backs @ Astros, September 16, 2018
Post by: Texifornia on September 16, 2018, 03:53:19 pm
I love no-drama relief pitching. Pressley: TCB
Title: Re: D-backs @ Astros, September 16, 2018
Post by: Tom Servo on September 16, 2018, 03:53:55 pm
I don't remember ever seeing so many defensive miscues from one team in a single series.

Um... yes.  Go Carlos!
Title: Re: D-backs @ Astros, September 16, 2018
Post by: Jacksonian on September 16, 2018, 03:54:09 pm
Just trying to get with the usual mood in the GZ.

The game zone where pessimism breeds with anxiety to produce catastrophe.  You’re doing fine Jim.
Title: Re: D-backs @ Astros, September 16, 2018
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on September 16, 2018, 03:54:18 pm
Bad News 'Backs!
Title: Re: D-backs @ Astros, September 16, 2018
Post by: JimR on September 16, 2018, 03:55:11 pm
The game zone where pessimism breeds with anxiety to produce catastrophe.  You’re doing fine Jim.

I read and learn.
Title: Re: D-backs @ Astros, September 16, 2018
Post by: Snuffy on September 16, 2018, 03:56:15 pm
Did Correa just get a LL triple?
Title: Re: D-backs @ Astros, September 16, 2018
Post by: austro on September 16, 2018, 03:57:09 pm
They called that a hit?
Title: Re: D-backs @ Astros, September 16, 2018
Post by: homer on September 16, 2018, 03:57:59 pm
Did Correa just get a LL triple?

What did the snakes broadcast say?
Title: Re: D-backs @ Astros, September 16, 2018
Post by: Snuffy on September 16, 2018, 03:58:51 pm
The game zone where pessimism breeds with anxiety to produce catastrophe.  You’re doing fine Jim.

Perfect!
Title: Re: D-backs @ Astros, September 16, 2018
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on September 16, 2018, 03:59:01 pm
Did Correa just get a LL triple?

Yes he did.
Title: Re: D-backs @ Astros, September 16, 2018
Post by: austro on September 16, 2018, 03:59:59 pm
Why was Marisnick hitting for Kemp? Just to get an AB to keep the rust off?
Title: Re: D-backs @ Astros, September 16, 2018
Post by: Snuffy on September 16, 2018, 04:00:43 pm
What did the snakes broadcast say?

Good one!
Been mixing it up today, missed their description.
As opposing announcers introduce the Astros and how they play , I often learn something.
It is a "scouting" report.
Title: Re: D-backs @ Astros, September 16, 2018
Post by: JimR on September 16, 2018, 04:01:19 pm
They called that a hit?

A double, I think.
Title: Re: D-backs @ Astros, September 16, 2018
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on September 16, 2018, 04:06:10 pm
A double, I think.

Should be a double and an error.   I'll check.
Title: Re: D-backs @ Astros, September 16, 2018
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on September 16, 2018, 04:07:49 pm
Yep.   Double/error.
Title: Re: D-backs @ Astros, September 16, 2018
Post by: austro on September 16, 2018, 04:08:03 pm
Should be a double and an error.   I'll check.

I have a higher standard for major league baseball players. I would have scored that as two errors.
Title: Re: D-backs @ Astros, September 16, 2018
Post by: Texifornia on September 16, 2018, 04:10:04 pm
Why was Marisnick hitting for Kemp? Just to get an AB to keep the rust off?
Came in as a defensive replacement in the top of the inning.
Title: Re: D-backs @ Astros, September 16, 2018
Post by: austro on September 16, 2018, 04:10:43 pm
Came in as a defensive replacement in the top of the inning.

Thanks, I missed that.
Title: Re: D-backs @ Astros, September 16, 2018
Post by: austro on September 16, 2018, 04:11:41 pm
That Tampa series must have been the first series loss for the A's in a long time.
Title: Re: D-backs @ Astros, September 16, 2018
Post by: JimR on September 16, 2018, 04:13:04 pm
That Tampa series must have been the first series loss for the A's in a long time.

Since the Astros last homestand.
Title: Re: D-backs @ Astros, September 16, 2018
Post by: Tom Servo on September 16, 2018, 04:17:08 pm
Well, that's lovely. 
Title: Re: D-backs @ Astros, September 16, 2018
Post by: austro on September 16, 2018, 04:17:24 pm
Seriously?
Title: Re: D-backs @ Astros, September 16, 2018
Post by: WVastro on September 16, 2018, 04:18:00 pm
Uhhh...
Title: Re: D-backs @ Astros, September 16, 2018
Post by: Tom Servo on September 16, 2018, 04:18:25 pm
Both of these games are giving us heart attacks in the 9th.
Title: Re: D-backs @ Astros, September 16, 2018
Post by: Texifornia on September 16, 2018, 04:18:40 pm
Oh FFS!
Title: Re: D-backs @ Astros, September 16, 2018
Post by: Tom Servo on September 16, 2018, 04:19:37 pm
WHEW!  Astros win!


4.5 games! 
Title: Re: D-backs @ Astros, September 16, 2018
Post by: JimR on September 16, 2018, 04:20:11 pm
5 games up in loss column.
Title: Re: D-backs @ Astros, September 16, 2018
Post by: Jacksonian on September 16, 2018, 04:21:56 pm
That Tampa series must have been the first series loss for the A's in a long time.

And yet since August 17 the Astros have gone from 1 up to 4.5 up.
Title: Re: D-backs @ Astros, September 16, 2018
Post by: Knoxbanedoodle on September 16, 2018, 04:23:07 pm
Whew!
Title: Re: D-backs @ Astros, September 16, 2018
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on September 16, 2018, 04:24:43 pm
Big, big  weekend.

Best thing besides the wins/A's losses was seeing Altuve,  Springer,  and Yuli make some solid contact.

This offensive engine doesn't need all 9 cylinders firing.   If 3-4 can get going on a reasonably consistent basis runs will follow.
Title: Re: D-backs @ Astros, September 16, 2018
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on September 16, 2018, 04:25:30 pm
And yet since August 17 the Astros have gone from 1 up to 4.5 up.

Astros series loss was their first since late June I think.
Title: Re: D-backs @ Astros, September 16, 2018
Post by: Snuffy on September 16, 2018, 04:30:33 pm
Since the Astros last homestand.

This one also hurt!
I believe they were thinking they had to win every series to catch the Astros.