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Title: Astros @ Mariners, September 25, 2019
Post by: HudsonHawk on September 25, 2019, 09:22:51 pm
Bregman and Alvarez with back to back RBI doubles. Astros lead 2-0 after 0.5 innings.
Title: Re: Astros @ Mariners, September 25, 2019
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on September 25, 2019, 09:25:00 pm
How close was that Alvarez ball to clearing the fence?

Couldn't tell on my screen.
Title: Re: Astros @ Mariners, September 25, 2019
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on September 25, 2019, 09:26:22 pm
CFM 4
Yankees 0
Title: Re: Astros @ Mariners, September 25, 2019
Post by: Texifornia on September 25, 2019, 09:28:00 pm
Correa not in the lineup again. I wonder if he will be on the playoff roster?



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Title: Re: Astros @ Mariners, September 25, 2019
Post by: HudsonHawk on September 25, 2019, 09:30:43 pm
How close was that Alvarez ball to clearing the fence?

Couldn't tell on my screen.

Five feet or so. It hit the ground, didn’t it?
Title: Re: Astros @ Mariners, September 25, 2019
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on September 25, 2019, 09:33:15 pm
Five feet or so. It hit the ground, didn’t it?

Couldn't tell.   My iPad feed is currently low resolution for some reason.

It's not quite French Impressionism but it ain't 4K either.
Title: Re: Astros @ Mariners, September 25, 2019
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on September 25, 2019, 09:33:55 pm
Correa not in the lineup again. I wonder if he will be on the playoff roster?



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He are some non-answers:

https://www.mlb.com/news/carlos-correa-day-to-day-with-stiff-back (https://www.mlb.com/news/carlos-correa-day-to-day-with-stiff-back)
Title: Re: Astros @ Mariners, September 25, 2019
Post by: HudsonHawk on September 25, 2019, 09:37:27 pm
Couldn't tell.   My iPad feed is currently low resolution for some reason.

It's not quite French Impressionism but it ain't 4K either.

Looked like Long was way over in LCF, and had he been in normal position would have caught it. But it may have been closer. It was hit pretty high.
Title: Re: Astros @ Mariners, September 25, 2019
Post by: HudsonHawk on September 25, 2019, 09:38:23 pm
Vogelbach complains a lot.
Title: Re: Astros @ Mariners, September 25, 2019
Post by: Texifornia on September 25, 2019, 09:39:55 pm
Vogelbach complains a lot.
Someone took his vogel.
Title: Re: Astros @ Mariners, September 25, 2019
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on September 25, 2019, 09:43:17 pm
Vogelbach reminds me of this commercial.  Every time we see him he looks thicker:

https://youtu.be/USfQleA0cyo (https://youtu.be/USfQleA0cyo)
Title: Re: Astros @ Mariners, September 25, 2019
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on September 25, 2019, 09:45:24 pm
Actually this is the one I meant:

https://youtu.be/USfQleA0cyo (https://youtu.be/USfQleA0cyo)
Title: Re: Astros @ Mariners, September 25, 2019
Post by: homer on September 25, 2019, 09:48:43 pm
Correa not in the lineup again. I wonder if he will be on the playoff roster?



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I was told Sunday that the starting lineup we saw in that game was the starting lineup for the ALDS. I was also told that day that Carlos was not hurt. Not sure which statement was conjecture.

I think Correa's defense alone makes the team better. I would be surprised to not see him starting in the ALDS assuming he is even marginally healthy.
Title: Re: Astros @ Mariners, September 25, 2019
Post by: Knoxbanedoodle on September 25, 2019, 09:51:01 pm
Someone took his vogel.

They should give it bach.
Title: Re: Astros @ Mariners, September 25, 2019
Post by: Texifornia on September 25, 2019, 09:58:20 pm
Greinke takes care of Seattle's order in order.
Title: Re: Astros @ Mariners, September 25, 2019
Post by: das on September 25, 2019, 10:10:37 pm
Greinke takes care of Seattle's order in order.

He looks good tonight. Ground ball machine.
Title: Re: Astros @ Mariners, September 25, 2019
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on September 25, 2019, 10:14:01 pm
His 4th inning ERA was well over 5.

Title: Re: Astros @ Mariners, September 25, 2019
Post by: Mr. Appropriate on September 25, 2019, 10:16:33 pm
Heard hinch say before the game he would pull Greinke after five to let other pitchers get some work in. Maybe he'll let Greinke go a little longer...
Title: Re: Astros @ Mariners, September 25, 2019
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on September 25, 2019, 10:26:56 pm
What an AB from Bregman.

14 pitches,  finally doubles.

He's 3 for 3.
Title: Re: Astros @ Mariners, September 25, 2019
Post by: Col. Sphinx Drummond on September 25, 2019, 10:27:26 pm
What an AB from Bregman.

14 pitches,  finally doubles.

He's 3 for 3.
So awesome.
Title: Re: Astros @ Mariners, September 25, 2019
Post by: Mr. Appropriate on September 25, 2019, 10:28:45 pm
So awesome.
+14
Title: Re: Astros @ Mariners, September 25, 2019
Post by: Col. Sphinx Drummond on September 25, 2019, 10:35:24 pm
Greinke strikes out the side in the bottom of the 5th..
Title: Re: Astros @ Mariners, September 25, 2019
Post by: Mr. Appropriate on September 25, 2019, 10:37:40 pm
Been a Perfect night to watch a little baseball...
Title: Re: Astros @ Mariners, September 25, 2019
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on September 25, 2019, 10:49:49 pm
Been a Perfect night to watch a little baseball...

Ahem . . .
Title: Re: Astros @ Mariners, September 25, 2019
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on September 25, 2019, 10:51:30 pm
Nifty double play by Grienke.

More runs please.
Title: Re: Astros @ Mariners, September 25, 2019
Post by: Col. Sphinx Drummond on September 25, 2019, 10:52:29 pm
The sparse crowd cheers Gordon's base on balls and then he is taken out on a double play. Zack has his groove back, it's like watching an artist.
Title: Re: Astros @ Mariners, September 25, 2019
Post by: Mr. Appropriate on September 25, 2019, 10:52:52 pm
Great fielding by Greinke to erase the walk.
Title: Re: Astros @ Mariners, September 25, 2019
Post by: Col. Sphinx Drummond on September 25, 2019, 10:53:31 pm
Ahem . . .
I know...   too close to the fire.
Title: Re: Astros @ Mariners, September 25, 2019
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on September 25, 2019, 10:54:14 pm
Still love that 97 division celebration.

So great to see Bagwell and Biggio so happy.
Title: Re: Astros @ Mariners, September 25, 2019
Post by: Col. Sphinx Drummond on September 25, 2019, 10:56:29 pm
Sheepish inning, We need runs!
Title: Re: Astros @ Mariners, September 25, 2019
Post by: Lefty on September 25, 2019, 10:56:52 pm
Who has more GGs...Greinke or Keuchel?
Title: Re: Astros @ Mariners, September 25, 2019
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on September 25, 2019, 11:02:01 pm
Servais tossed.
Title: Re: Astros @ Mariners, September 25, 2019
Post by: Col. Sphinx Drummond on September 25, 2019, 11:02:15 pm
Who has more GGs...Greinke or Keuchel?
Greinke 5 to 4.
Title: Re: Astros @ Mariners, September 25, 2019
Post by: Waldo on September 25, 2019, 11:04:35 pm
64mph swinging K's are a thing of beauty.
Title: Re: Astros @ Mariners, September 25, 2019
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on September 25, 2019, 11:05:07 pm
That was a sweet strike 3 to end the 7th.

Title: Re: Astros @ Mariners, September 25, 2019
Post by: Mr. Appropriate on September 25, 2019, 11:06:02 pm
Servais tossed.
Jomboy fodder
Title: Re: Astros @ Mariners, September 25, 2019
Post by: Col. Sphinx Drummond on September 25, 2019, 11:06:51 pm
Let's get some runs boys
Title: Re: Astros @ Mariners, September 25, 2019
Post by: Col. Sphinx Drummond on September 25, 2019, 11:08:48 pm
I bet Taylor Guilbeau is from Louisiana.... checks baseball-reference.... yes, yes he is.
Title: Re: Astros @ Mariners, September 25, 2019
Post by: Waldo on September 25, 2019, 11:15:53 pm
Greinke flashing some leather these last coupla innings.
Title: Re: Astros @ Mariners, September 25, 2019
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on September 25, 2019, 11:16:41 pm
Man that was lightning quick.
Title: Re: Astros @ Mariners, September 25, 2019
Post by: Col. Sphinx Drummond on September 25, 2019, 11:17:23 pm
Good reflexes.
Title: Re: Astros @ Mariners, September 25, 2019
Post by: subnuclear on September 25, 2019, 11:20:05 pm
Man that was lightning quick.

The game started two hours ago and it's top of the ninth.
Title: Re: Astros @ Mariners, September 25, 2019
Post by: Waldo on September 25, 2019, 11:21:46 pm
Tucker bomb!
Title: Re: Astros @ Mariners, September 25, 2019
Post by: astrojo on September 25, 2019, 11:22:08 pm
Tucker w the insurance
Title: Re: Astros @ Mariners, September 25, 2019
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on September 25, 2019, 11:22:13 pm
Tucker!!
Title: Re: Astros @ Mariners, September 25, 2019
Post by: Col. Sphinx Drummond on September 25, 2019, 11:22:25 pm
Yehaw!
Title: Re: Astros @ Mariners, September 25, 2019
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on September 25, 2019, 11:28:21 pm
Headed to the bottom of the 9th.

7, 8, 9 due up

3-0 Astros
Title: Re: Astros @ Mariners, September 25, 2019
Post by: Waldo on September 25, 2019, 11:32:49 pm
Damnit.

Hard to believe Jake made it that close.
Title: Re: Astros @ Mariners, September 25, 2019
Post by: Col. Sphinx Drummond on September 25, 2019, 11:33:29 pm
Shit fuck!
Title: Re: Astros @ Mariners, September 25, 2019
Post by: subnuclear on September 25, 2019, 11:33:36 pm
Oh well.
Title: Re: Astros @ Mariners, September 25, 2019
Post by: BudGirl on September 25, 2019, 11:33:38 pm
Damn. If anyone could have gotten that ball would have been Jake.
Title: Re: Astros @ Mariners, September 25, 2019
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on September 25, 2019, 11:34:13 pm
Bottom 9

Murphy gets ahead 2-0, misses a change 2-1, fouls a fastball 2-2, grounds out to Altuve in the shift 4-3
Nola (replaced injured Gordon) misses a curve 0-1, takes a FB outside 1-1, misses another 1-2, takes a curve just outside 2-2, takes a change in the dirt 3-2, singles to center.
 Jake dove but it was a couple of feet beyond him.
Title: Re: Astros @ Mariners, September 25, 2019
Post by: HudsonHawk on September 25, 2019, 11:34:35 pm
Damn. If anyone could have gotten that ball would have been Jake.

Gave it all he had. Just wasn’t hit very hard.
Title: Re: Astros @ Mariners, September 25, 2019
Post by: Col. Sphinx Drummond on September 25, 2019, 11:35:11 pm
Regardless of what happens, it was a masterful pitching performance.
Title: Re: Astros @ Mariners, September 25, 2019
Post by: Waldo on September 25, 2019, 11:35:54 pm
Gave it all he had. Just wasn’t hit very hard.

I'd like to see the Statcast report on how much ground he covered.  That ball looked like it wouldn't land within 10 feet of anyone.
Title: Re: Astros @ Mariners, September 25, 2019
Post by: BudGirl on September 25, 2019, 11:36:39 pm
I want that Greinke in the postseason.

He was WOW tonight!!!!
Title: Re: Astros @ Mariners, September 25, 2019
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on September 25, 2019, 11:36:47 pm
Grienke settles back in.

Lopes takes a ball then misses a FB, misses another 1-2, change is called a ball but he really just missed the spot,  then singled to right.

AJ comes to get Grienke.
Title: Re: Astros @ Mariners, September 25, 2019
Post by: HudsonHawk on September 25, 2019, 11:37:03 pm
Greinke out with two on, one out
Title: Re: Astros @ Mariners, September 25, 2019
Post by: Waldo on September 25, 2019, 11:37:22 pm
And just like that, the tying run is coming to the plate.
Title: Re: Astros @ Mariners, September 25, 2019
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on September 25, 2019, 11:37:37 pm
Regardless of what happens, it was a masterful pitching performance.

Hear hear.
Title: Re: Astros @ Mariners, September 25, 2019
Post by: astrojo on September 25, 2019, 11:41:01 pm
Amazing performance by Greinke.
Title: Re: Astros @ Mariners, September 25, 2019
Post by: Waldo on September 25, 2019, 11:42:52 pm
Harris gets Long.  2 outs.
Title: Re: Astros @ Mariners, September 25, 2019
Post by: Waldo on September 25, 2019, 11:44:06 pm
104 wins!
Title: Re: Astros @ Mariners, September 25, 2019
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on September 25, 2019, 11:44:51 pm
Harris in to pitch

Long gets ahead 2-0, takes a strike, then a ball 3-1, a strike 3-2, fouls (bat ends up in the dugout), fouls again (bat remains in his hands), looks at strike 3
Crawford takes a curve for a strike 0-1, lines out to Yuli

Final
Astros 3
Mariners 0

Awesome performance by Grienke

Magic number for best record is 1

Title: Re: Astros @ Mariners, September 25, 2019
Post by: BudGirl on September 25, 2019, 11:44:56 pm
I hope Julia gets to interview Greinke.  That should be fun.
Title: Re: Astros @ Mariners, September 25, 2019
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on September 25, 2019, 11:48:33 pm
10% catch probability on the first hit.

Title: Re: Astros @ Mariners, September 25, 2019
Post by: doyce7 on September 25, 2019, 11:50:45 pm
Harris in to pitch

Long gets ahead 2-0, takes a strike, then a ball 3-1, a strike 3-2, fouls (bat ends up in the dugout), fouls again (bat remains in his hands), looks at strike 3
Crawford takes a curve for a strike 0-1, lines out to Yuli

Final
Astros 3
Mariners 0

Awesome performance by Grienke

Magic number for best record is 1
Best Record in AL. Magic number against the Dojers is 2 right now

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Title: Re: Astros @ Mariners, September 25, 2019
Post by: chuck on September 26, 2019, 12:24:43 am
Holbrook's strike zone tonight was damn near perfect all game long. With so many clown umpires out there calling all sorts of bullshit, it's a really bad look for Servais to get tossed bitching about the zone tonight.
Title: Re: Astros @ Mariners, September 25, 2019
Post by: doyce7 on September 26, 2019, 12:35:08 am
Holbrook's strike zone tonight was damn near perfect all game long. With so many clown umpires out there calling all sorts of bullshit, it's a really bad look for Servais to get tossed bitching about the zone tonight.
He was just fucking tired of watching his shitty team get no-hit... again.

I believe the Mariners have been no-hit twice before this season

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Title: Re: Astros @ Mariners, September 25, 2019
Post by: JimR on September 26, 2019, 07:14:13 am
Man, I was rooting for Greinke. 5:30 am in Germany on. Weird.
Title: Re: Astros @ Mariners, September 25, 2019
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on September 26, 2019, 07:19:27 am
Broadcast picked up on Grienke using his slider more early on then the slow curve.

He was just fantastic.

I think that was the first ball hit to centerfield.  So many grounders.  And 9 strikeouts.
Title: Re: Astros @ Mariners, September 25, 2019
Post by: HudsonHawk on September 26, 2019, 08:29:31 am
10% catch probability on the first hit.

No fucking way.  If Jake can't get it, it can't be caught.  Not even 10% of the time. 
Title: Re: Astros @ Mariners, September 25, 2019
Post by: HudsonHawk on September 26, 2019, 08:41:40 am
Looking back at the replay on Nola's hit, Jake was shaded a good bit over into RCF.  Had he been straight up, he catches that ball. 
Title: Re: Astros @ Mariners, September 25, 2019
Post by: juliogotay on September 26, 2019, 10:04:31 am
Servais on Greinke post-game: It was art. He's out there just dealing and drawing it up the way he wants to. It's frustrating when he's on his game like that, because you really have to be disciplined at the plate. One of the things he's really good at is when he gets ahead in the count, the balls are just off the edge and they look like strikes. Veteran pitcher and he was really on top of his game tonight. Coming in after Cole, it's totally different styles.
Title: Re: Astros @ Mariners, September 25, 2019
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on September 26, 2019, 10:50:11 am
1. Amazing effort by Jake.   Not even in frame until the very end.
2. I agree with JV

https://twitter.com/aufdenspring/status/1177215536901644288?s=19 (https://twitter.com/aufdenspring/status/1177215536901644288?s=19)
Title: Re: Astros @ Mariners, September 25, 2019
Post by: doyce7 on September 26, 2019, 11:05:17 am
No fucking way.  If Jake can't get it, it can't be caught.  Not even 10% of the time.
Looking back at the replay on Nola's hit, Jake was shaded a good bit over into RCF.  Had he been straight up, he catches that ball.
Hit/catch probability is determined by exit velocity/launch angle and I don't think that where fielders are positioned plays much of a role. That's probably why it had 10% and not a lower number

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Title: Re: Astros @ Mariners, September 25, 2019
Post by: JimR on September 26, 2019, 02:02:50 pm
Hit/catch probability is determined by exit velocity/launch angle and I don't think that where fielders are positioned plays much of a role. That's probably why it had 10% and not a lower number

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Soft contact, well located.
Title: Re: Astros @ Mariners, September 25, 2019
Post by: JimR on September 26, 2019, 02:16:34 pm
Broadcast picked up on Grienke using his slider more early on then the slow curve.

He was just fantastic.

I think that was the first ball hit to centerfield.  So many grounders.  And 9 strikeouts.

He hung it inside.
Title: Re: Astros @ Mariners, September 25, 2019
Post by: Jacksonian on September 26, 2019, 02:18:25 pm
Soft contact, well located.

He actually missed his spot.  Chirinos wanted it up and away.  I guess hoping for a pop-up or no swing and called strike?  https://www.mlb.com/gameday/astros-vs-mariners/2019/09/25/566448#game_state=final,lock_state=final,game_tab=videos,game=566448
Title: Re: Astros @ Mariners, September 25, 2019
Post by: JimR on September 26, 2019, 02:21:59 pm
He actually missed his spot.  Chirinos wanted it up and away.  I guess hoping for a pop-up or no swing and called strike?  https://www.mlb.com/gameday/astros-vs-mariners/2019/09/25/566448#game_state=final,lock_state=final,game_tab=videos,game=566448

It was a curve. Up and away? Nola had swung and missed two curves already. It was inside.
Title: Re: Astros @ Mariners, September 25, 2019
Post by: Jacksonian on September 26, 2019, 02:38:16 pm
It was a curve. Up and away? Nola had swung and missed two curves already. It was inside.

Chirinos set up outside and held his glove up to the top of the zone.  The video shows that clearly.
Title: Re: Astros @ Mariners, September 25, 2019
Post by: JimR on September 26, 2019, 03:07:18 pm
Chirinos set up outside and held his glove up to the top of the zone.  The video shows that clearly.

It was a curve. He hung it inside. I do not much care where Chirinos had his glove. That often is a decoy. Greinke threw a curve.