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Title: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: HudsonHawk on October 26, 2019, 06:07:27 pm
ASTROS:

Springer, RF
Altuve, 2B
Brantley, LF
Bregman, 3B
Gurriel, 1B
Correa, SS
Chirinos, C
Marisnick, CF
Urquidy, P

Nationals:

Turner, SS
Eaton, RF
Rendon, 3B
Soto, LF
Kendrick, 2B
Zimmerman, 1B
Robles, CF
Gomes, C
Corbin, P
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Limey on October 26, 2019, 06:11:28 pm
FYI, every time I see or hear Urquidy’s name, I think of the single word in the Jawa vocabulary. 
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Col. Sphinx Drummond on October 26, 2019, 06:57:43 pm
Great version of the national anthem.
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on October 26, 2019, 07:05:29 pm
No Suzuki behind the plate.
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Col. Sphinx Drummond on October 26, 2019, 07:08:59 pm
That 21 year old kid is unbelievable. I can't wait to see what he does tonight.
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Col. Sphinx Drummond on October 26, 2019, 07:11:29 pm
I'm glad virtually impossible isn't the same as impossible.
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Col. Sphinx Drummond on October 26, 2019, 07:12:05 pm
What the fuck is wrong with these umpires?
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: HudsonHawk on October 26, 2019, 07:12:10 pm
HUGE strike zone tonight.  Let's hope it continues.
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: astrojo on October 26, 2019, 07:12:45 pm
Urquidy better get that off the corner pitch
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on October 26, 2019, 07:13:00 pm
Altuve didn't want to test HPU.
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: hostros7 on October 26, 2019, 07:13:19 pm
Altuve gets it started. The crowd roar would indicate a solid contingent of Astros fans is in the house


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Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on October 26, 2019, 07:14:18 pm
Uncle Mike moves the line.
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: hostros7 on October 26, 2019, 07:14:59 pm
Bregman!!


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Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Col. Sphinx Drummond on October 26, 2019, 07:15:07 pm
Keep the line moving.
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on October 26, 2019, 07:15:15 pm
Let's go!
Title: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: hostros7 on October 26, 2019, 07:15:24 pm
The pitch tipping discussion has to be moments away


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Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: astrojo on October 26, 2019, 07:15:38 pm
On the board, LFG!
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: astrojo on October 26, 2019, 07:16:45 pm
Did everyone’s feed just go black? Came right back but they better fix that.
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: hostros7 on October 26, 2019, 07:16:52 pm
Another run! Rendon did well to keep that on the infield.


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Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on October 26, 2019, 07:17:05 pm
Más hits, por favor!
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: chuck on October 26, 2019, 07:17:17 pm
In my opinion, two runs is twice as good as one run.
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: hostros7 on October 26, 2019, 07:17:21 pm
Did everyone’s feed just go black? Came right back but they better fix that.

Mine did.


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Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on October 26, 2019, 07:17:39 pm
Yuli smoked that slider.
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on October 26, 2019, 07:18:15 pm
HPU gift wrapped that strike 1.
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on October 26, 2019, 07:19:06 pm
In my opinion, two runs is twice as good as one run.

I don't know.

I think it's 100% better.
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Aussie Astro on October 26, 2019, 07:19:30 pm
In my opinion, two runs is twice as good as one run.

I believe the science.
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: astrojo on October 26, 2019, 07:19:52 pm
HPU gift wrapped that strike 1.

And strike 2.
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: hostros7 on October 26, 2019, 07:20:22 pm
I don't know.

I think it's 100% better.

My gut says it’s even more significant than all your “analytics.”


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Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on October 26, 2019, 07:20:31 pm
And strike 2.

Maddening
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on October 26, 2019, 07:20:53 pm
Ball 6 loads the bases.
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: astrojo on October 26, 2019, 07:21:24 pm
Maddening

If Urquidy gets those calls I will be less mad about it.
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on October 26, 2019, 07:22:39 pm
If Urquidy gets those calls I will be less mad about it.

Yes indeed.
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Col. Sphinx Drummond on October 26, 2019, 07:22:52 pm
James Hoye starring tonight in: My Big Fat Strike Zone
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: subnuclear on October 26, 2019, 07:23:52 pm
If Urquidy gets those calls I will be less mad about it.

I wonder if the umps decided that didn't want another 4 hr 10 min game.
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: HudsonHawk on October 26, 2019, 07:24:09 pm
There's our old friend...
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: hostros7 on October 26, 2019, 07:24:15 pm
That’s a bummer.


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Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: astrojo on October 26, 2019, 07:24:22 pm
Ugh double play. Just needed the ball in the air.
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: HudsonHawk on October 26, 2019, 07:24:55 pm
Ugh double play. Just needed the ball in the air.

Swinging at slop in the dirt is unlikely to precipitate a fly ball.
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on October 26, 2019, 07:25:04 pm
Sigh.

I'll take the crooked number and be grateful for it. 
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on October 26, 2019, 07:25:59 pm
Swinging at slop in the dirt is unlikely to precipitate a fly ball.

Bingo.
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Dobro on October 26, 2019, 07:26:17 pm
WTF is wrong with Chirinos?
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: chuck on October 26, 2019, 07:26:53 pm
There is no way this idiot is going to give Urquidy the same zone.
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: HudsonHawk on October 26, 2019, 07:27:36 pm
Corbin got out of a bases loaded jam by throwing four straight balls in the dirt, and getting two outs.
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: astrojo on October 26, 2019, 07:27:45 pm
Whoa the movement on that 2nd pitch
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Lefty on October 26, 2019, 07:27:45 pm
WTF is wrong with Chirinos?
He should have taken that.  93 on the bottom inside corner is not a hitter's pitch.
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: hostros7 on October 26, 2019, 07:28:22 pm
Urquidy’s decision to throw Turner strikes was a welcome change.


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Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on October 26, 2019, 07:28:41 pm
Urquidy doesn't dawdle between pitches.
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: HudsonHawk on October 26, 2019, 07:29:02 pm
3B ump having a rough night already.
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on October 26, 2019, 07:30:24 pm
3B ump having a rough night already.

This crew has not been good.   Both teams victimized.
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: HudsonHawk on October 26, 2019, 07:30:41 pm
Sigh.  I knew it was too good to be true.
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on October 26, 2019, 07:31:47 pm
Let's Go!
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Tom Servo on October 26, 2019, 07:31:50 pm
Hard hit out right at one of our guys for a change.

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Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: hostros7 on October 26, 2019, 07:32:57 pm
Hard hit out right at one of our guys for a change.

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The shift-o-master 3000 model gets an assist on that one


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Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: chuck on October 26, 2019, 07:33:28 pm
I've come to accept that Redon is going to get a hit every time he goes to the plate, so just keep that cocksucker behind him from hitting the ball out of the park and maybe you can survive this thing.
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on October 26, 2019, 07:34:02 pm
"I needed to hate you to love me"

This iphone commercial brought to you by Random Lyrics Generator. 
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: HudsonHawk on October 26, 2019, 07:35:05 pm
This HPU is simply absurd.
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: astrojo on October 26, 2019, 07:35:08 pm
Jesus this ump
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on October 26, 2019, 07:35:22 pm
FUCK!!
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: hostros7 on October 26, 2019, 07:35:43 pm
The contrast with last night is stark.


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Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: hostros7 on October 26, 2019, 07:38:00 pm
I haven’t seen a major leaguer step in the bucket in a minute or two.


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Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: HudsonHawk on October 26, 2019, 07:38:15 pm
DAMMIT GEORGE...STOP HITTING IT TO TURNER!!!
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: HudsonHawk on October 26, 2019, 07:38:45 pm
And why...after Urquidy just had to run do you SWING AT THE FIRST FUCKING PITCH!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on October 26, 2019, 07:39:07 pm
And why...after Urquidy just had to run do you SWING AT THE FIRST FUCKING PITCH!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thank you.
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: chuck on October 26, 2019, 07:39:30 pm
I've seen worse at-bats.

Also, Springer obviously does not know that you rush right up to the plate and swing at the first fucking pitch when you pitcher has just had an at bat. What the fuck is wrong with these millennials?
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Aussie Astro on October 26, 2019, 07:39:57 pm
Flex cam at the Rockets game, who comes up with this crap?
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: SoonerJim on October 26, 2019, 07:40:59 pm
Swing at first pitch, doesn’t run up the pitch count
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: astrojo on October 26, 2019, 07:43:02 pm
He went
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on October 26, 2019, 07:43:15 pm
Ponche!
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: HudsonHawk on October 26, 2019, 07:43:51 pm
Fuck...Urquidy already not getting the same pitches.
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: astrojo on October 26, 2019, 07:44:02 pm
Urquidy did NOT get that inside call.
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Col. Sphinx Drummond on October 26, 2019, 07:44:21 pm
That high inside fastball to a right handed hitter is a nice pitch.
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: hostros7 on October 26, 2019, 07:44:35 pm
He went

Almost as bad as last night’s no swing call


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Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on October 26, 2019, 07:45:58 pm
Almost as bad as last night’s no swing call


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Respectfully,  last night's was the worst you'll ever see .

HPU should have made the call. 
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: HudsonHawk on October 26, 2019, 07:45:58 pm
A CLEAN INNING!!!!!
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: SoonerJim on October 26, 2019, 07:46:25 pm
I want Corbin chased in this inning
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Waldo on October 26, 2019, 07:46:30 pm
Urquidy is dealing.
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on October 26, 2019, 07:47:28 pm
Urquidy is dealing.

I've been chastised here for similar comments.
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: HudsonHawk on October 26, 2019, 07:50:05 pm
Altuve robbed.  Again.
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Tom Servo on October 26, 2019, 07:50:10 pm
Dammit. What a play

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Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Col. Sphinx Drummond on October 26, 2019, 07:50:15 pm
Urquidy is dealing.
Cards in the dugout?
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on October 26, 2019, 07:50:22 pm
Rendon has saved 2 doubles.
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: HudsonHawk on October 26, 2019, 07:50:25 pm
Urquidy is dealing.

Let's not start sucking each others' dicks just yet.
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: homer on October 26, 2019, 07:50:56 pm
Cards in the dugout?

Everyone says he's great in the clubhouse.
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: chuck on October 26, 2019, 07:51:18 pm
Cards in the dugout?

Fuck no, they got sent home ten days ago.
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Texifornia on October 26, 2019, 07:51:33 pm
I've been chastised here for similar comments.
Urquidy has thusfar enjoyed the blessings of the BBGs and the Astros have experienced favorable results. We are grateful for these blessings and pray they continue.
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on October 26, 2019, 07:52:41 pm
Michael Brantley

Hitter
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: hostros7 on October 26, 2019, 07:52:48 pm
I still can’t believe Robles made that catch against Altuve yesterday.


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Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Col. Sphinx Drummond on October 26, 2019, 07:53:23 pm
We got to get to this slop-meister
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: hostros7 on October 26, 2019, 07:55:45 pm
We got to get to this slop-meister

Corbin is pretty nasty, a real cut above the left handed slop merchants that have stymied this franchise for decades.


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Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on October 26, 2019, 07:55:51 pm
We got to get to this slop-meister

Or chase slop off the plate.
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: HudsonHawk on October 26, 2019, 07:56:11 pm
Yuli made up his mind he was swinging at every pitch, no matter what.
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: SoonerJim on October 26, 2019, 07:56:46 pm
Looks like another grind game, two runs look fragile
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: HudsonHawk on October 26, 2019, 07:57:15 pm
Yuli made Urquidy look like Ted Fucking Williams.
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: HudsonHawk on October 26, 2019, 08:00:30 pm
Fuck.  0-2 pitch
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Arky Vaughan on October 26, 2019, 08:01:07 pm
Looks like another grind game, two runs look fragile

They'd have scored at least five in the first with a non-vision-impaired umpire.
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Col. Sphinx Drummond on October 26, 2019, 08:01:24 pm
Yuli made Urquidy look like Ted Fucking Williams.
Urquidy got wood on every swing.
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Col. Sphinx Drummond on October 26, 2019, 08:02:29 pm
Urquidy defended that bunt well.
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: HudsonHawk on October 26, 2019, 08:07:05 pm
Good job there boys.
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: astrojo on October 26, 2019, 08:07:09 pm
Correa!
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: hostros7 on October 26, 2019, 08:07:35 pm
Tricky play


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Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Waldo on October 26, 2019, 08:07:47 pm
Wow, Correa
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: jbm on October 26, 2019, 08:07:54 pm
Urquidy defended that bunt well.
Sure did. Guy has some defensive skills. Saved him a run.
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: chuck on October 26, 2019, 08:09:55 pm
OutSTANding.

Remember when the bottom of the order used to kick ass and produce runs like the 3-4-5 in other teams' lineups? Now would be an OK time to get back to that.
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Col. Sphinx Drummond on October 26, 2019, 08:12:55 pm
Robby bably!!!!
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: HudsonHawk on October 26, 2019, 08:13:01 pm
ROBBIE!!!!!!!
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: astrojo on October 26, 2019, 08:13:08 pm
4-0!
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Tom Servo on October 26, 2019, 08:13:10 pm
Robbie!!

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Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Aussie Astro on October 26, 2019, 08:13:15 pm
OutSTANding.

Remember when the bottom of the order used to kick ass and produce runs like the 3-4-5 in other teams' lineups? Now would be an OK time to get back to that.

Anything else?
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: chuck on October 26, 2019, 08:13:21 pm
That's more or less what I was talking about.
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: HudsonHawk on October 26, 2019, 08:13:29 pm
OutSTANding.

Remember when the bottom of the order used to kick ass and produce runs like the 3-4-5 in other teams' lineups? Now would be an OK time to get back to that.

Robbie says " hold my beer..."
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: subnuclear on October 26, 2019, 08:13:32 pm
Wooo!
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: SoonerJim on October 26, 2019, 08:14:05 pm
I’m getting my wish an inning late
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: astrojo on October 26, 2019, 08:14:07 pm
More hits!
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Waldo on October 26, 2019, 08:14:30 pm
Chirinos!
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: HudsonHawk on October 26, 2019, 08:15:21 pm
Urquidy's better off swinging.
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: chuck on October 26, 2019, 08:15:51 pm
I would have had Jake steal and then let Urquidy hit away.
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: hostros7 on October 26, 2019, 08:16:34 pm
Robbie got into that one — 404 feet


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Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Aussie Astro on October 26, 2019, 08:17:39 pm
Urquidy's better off swinging.

In cricket a batter is allowed to retire, is that allowed in baseball?
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: chuck on October 26, 2019, 08:19:09 pm
And I would not have had him steal with Springer at the plate. Shows what I know.
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: HudsonHawk on October 26, 2019, 08:19:53 pm
Fuck.  Springer should have 6-3 tattooed on his forehead.
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: HudsonHawk on October 26, 2019, 08:20:38 pm
Altuve back to hack mode.
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: HudsonHawk on October 26, 2019, 08:21:23 pm
FUCK!!!!!!!  What the fuck Jose?????????????
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Post by: SoonerJim on October 26, 2019, 08:21:37 pm
And bunts, lol
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: hostros7 on October 26, 2019, 08:21:39 pm
I hate when Altuve attempts to bunt when he’s swinging the bat well.


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Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: HudsonHawk on October 26, 2019, 08:21:44 pm
Just fucking maddening.
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Post by: HudsonHawk on October 26, 2019, 08:22:13 pm
I don't get it.  I just don't fucking get Altuve.
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: chuck on October 26, 2019, 08:22:32 pm
I might be in a minority here but I don't hate that.
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: HudsonHawk on October 26, 2019, 08:23:08 pm
I might be in a minority here but I don't hate that.

Yeah, I think you are.  He's up there to drive a run in with 2 outs.
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Col. Sphinx Drummond on October 26, 2019, 08:23:53 pm
I give Jose all the rope he wants. He's got carte blanche with me
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: HudsonHawk on October 26, 2019, 08:24:30 pm
Urquidy getting his shit squeezed. 
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: chuck on October 26, 2019, 08:25:06 pm
Yeah, I think you are.  He's up there to drive a run in with 2 outs.

That's what he was trying to do. And almost did. He beats out that bunt, he steals, maybe Mike drives HIM in with an easy single, etc.
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: HudsonHawk on October 26, 2019, 08:25:32 pm
I give Jose all the rope he wants. He's got carte blanche with me

I give him rope too, I just don't fucking understand what he's thinking sometimes.
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Aussie Astro on October 26, 2019, 08:25:39 pm
I give Jose all the rope he wants. He's got carte blanche with me

Yep, take the good with the bad....  lucky there is a lot more good than bad.
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: hostros7 on October 26, 2019, 08:29:27 pm
Gas


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Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Tom Servo on October 26, 2019, 08:29:30 pm
Sit down, Soto!

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Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Col. Sphinx Drummond on October 26, 2019, 08:29:57 pm
Soto's presence just got swatted by Urquidy.
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Tom Servo on October 26, 2019, 08:29:58 pm
Fuck! 

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Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: HudsonHawk on October 26, 2019, 08:30:06 pm
Fuck...strike zone keeps shrinking.
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: astrojo on October 26, 2019, 08:30:21 pm
Blind ass ump
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: chuck on October 26, 2019, 08:30:28 pm
When Soto does his annoying back and forth dance in front of the box he reminds me of that weird Future Islands guy on Letterman.
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Col. Sphinx Drummond on October 26, 2019, 08:32:13 pm
When Soto does his annoying back and forth dance in front of the box he reminds me of that weird Future Islands guy on Letterman.
Yeah, that guy was weird.
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: hostros7 on October 26, 2019, 08:33:39 pm
When Soto does his annoying back and forth dance in front of the box he reminds me of that weird Future Islands guy on Letterman.

Astute observation. Let’s see if he starts pounding on his heart dramatically in rhythm to the shark do do do song while crooning along.


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Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Tom Servo on October 26, 2019, 08:34:19 pm
I hate Robles.

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Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: hostros7 on October 26, 2019, 08:34:43 pm
The Nats kept shifting Robles further to his right until he was in uncle mike’s hit zone tonight.


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Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: HudsonHawk on October 26, 2019, 08:34:51 pm
Dang.  Had Mike played perfectly.
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Col. Sphinx Drummond on October 26, 2019, 08:38:07 pm
Is the strike zone like of a blob of goo or more like an amorphous cloud?
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Arky Vaughan on October 26, 2019, 08:38:53 pm
It takes a lot of balls to call that a swing after what went on last night.
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: chuck on October 26, 2019, 08:39:38 pm
It takes a lot of balls to call that a swing after what went on last night.

Yuli seemed to know it but I was far from sure.
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: hostros7 on October 26, 2019, 08:41:28 pm
Yuli seemed to know it but I was far from sure.

His reaction is probably the main reason he was rung up.


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Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: astrojo on October 26, 2019, 08:42:20 pm
Yuli seemed to know it but I was far from sure.

I was thinking he gave up too quick. If he stays in the box, he may get the check
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: hostros7 on October 26, 2019, 08:43:40 pm
HPU is not giving urquidy the same calls on the edges that Corbin is receiving.


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Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: hostros7 on October 26, 2019, 08:44:32 pm
HPU is not giving urquidy the same calls on the edges that Corbin is receiving.


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This perished horse will continue to be beaten until calls become more consistent.


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Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Col. Sphinx Drummond on October 26, 2019, 08:45:04 pm
HPU is not giving urquidy the same calls on the edges that Corbin is receiving.


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He's not even giving them to Corbin with any consistency. It's a joke.
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: astrojo on October 26, 2019, 08:45:13 pm
Corner, ump.
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Waldo on October 26, 2019, 08:46:27 pm
Where was that 1-0 pitch, blue?
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: HudsonHawk on October 26, 2019, 08:47:30 pm
What a job by Urquidy.

He's done, but what a game.
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Tom Servo on October 26, 2019, 08:47:44 pm
What a job by Urquidy.

He's done, but what a game.
Absolutely.

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Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Col. Sphinx Drummond on October 26, 2019, 08:47:57 pm
What a job by Urquidy.

He's done, but what a game.
His mom raised him right.
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Limey on October 26, 2019, 08:48:33 pm
Urquidy’s demeanor is Hamptonesque. 
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: chuck on October 26, 2019, 08:48:33 pm
HPU is not giving urquidy the same calls on the edges that Corbin is receiving.

And he does not give one fuck.

Amazing outing.
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Waldo on October 26, 2019, 08:48:42 pm
Couldn’t have asked for more from Urquidy. He was nails.
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Snuffy on October 26, 2019, 08:50:31 pm
Couldn’t have asked for more from Urquidy. He was nails.

Even got the bat on the ball w/ his 1st AB!
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Col. Sphinx Drummond on October 26, 2019, 08:50:35 pm
I stood up for beer.
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Limey on October 26, 2019, 08:50:48 pm
SU2C:   Ian and Ann Ward
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: chuck on October 26, 2019, 08:51:36 pm
SU2C:   Ian and Ann Ward

Thumbs up.
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: jbm on October 26, 2019, 08:52:16 pm
Sparks seems to think he’s done also, but I wouldn’t pull him.
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Waldo on October 26, 2019, 08:52:37 pm
SU2C:   Ian and Ann Ward
My aunt just received her last chemo treatment and is going to beat the odds against pancreatic cancer.
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: HudsonHawk on October 26, 2019, 08:53:07 pm
Sparks seems to think he’s done also, but I wouldn’t pull him.

Twice through the order...he's getting tired, missing up.  Don't ruin it.
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: jbm on October 26, 2019, 08:53:48 pm
My aunt just received her last chemo treatment and is going to beat the odds against pancreatic cancer.
That’s great news
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Limey on October 26, 2019, 08:54:50 pm
My aunt just received her last chemo treatment and is going to beat the odds against pancreatic cancer.

💪🤞👊👍
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Tom Servo on October 26, 2019, 08:54:55 pm
Shit! 

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Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: HudsonHawk on October 26, 2019, 08:56:28 pm
Snake bit this inning.
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Col. Sphinx Drummond on October 26, 2019, 08:56:44 pm
My aunt just received her last chemo treatment and is going to beat the odds against pancreatic cancer.
That is beating the odds. She is blessed.
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: astrojo on October 26, 2019, 08:56:47 pm
Damn Robles strikes again
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Lefty on October 26, 2019, 08:58:45 pm
My aunt just received her last chemo treatment and is going to beat the odds against pancreatic cancer.
Holy shit that's awesome.  Beating the odds is right.
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Waldo on October 26, 2019, 08:59:16 pm
That is beating the odds. She is blessed.
One of the very rare cases where they found it in stage 1A, almost by accident. Treatment has been hell on earth, and there is a higher risk of relapse, but it’s a miracle she’s made it this far.
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: geezerdonk on October 26, 2019, 08:59:46 pm
Verlander tonight?
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: chuck on October 26, 2019, 09:00:24 pm
I haven't spoken to my contempt for DC area sports fans, they are in sort of an unassuming manner some of the worst fans in the country. But I have enormous respect for the Nationals because they for some reason have managed to put together a team that plays really good defense. I commend Suzuki especially, but there are plenty of other guys that I'm getting tired of.
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Waldo on October 26, 2019, 09:01:32 pm
I haven't spoken to my contempt for DC area sports fans, they are in sort of an unassuming manner some of the worst fans in the country. But I have enormous respect for the Nationals because they for some reason have managed to put together a team that plays really good defense. I commend Suzuki especially, but there are plenty of other guys that I'm getting tired of.
Also, the Nationals have banned The Wave.
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: chuck on October 26, 2019, 09:02:59 pm
One of the very rare cases where they found it in stage 1A, almost by accident. Treatment has been hell on earth, and there is a higher risk of relapse, but it’s a miracle she’s made it this far.

My mom had lung cancer a few years ago and everywhere we went they asked, How the hell did you catch it this early? Well, the answer is, both of her sons are assholes and got tired of her relentless coughing which turned out to have nothing to do with the cancer. Got a scan, saw the tumor, lopped it off, here we are.
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: astrojo on October 26, 2019, 09:03:41 pm
Also, the Nationals have banned The Wave.

But replaced it with the abomination that is Baby Shark. The very definition of losing.
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: chuck on October 26, 2019, 09:03:49 pm
Also, the Nationals have banned The Wave.

If I find out they've banned Aramark I might have to buy a hat.
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: HudsonHawk on October 26, 2019, 09:03:53 pm
Well shit...here we go...leadoff walk
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Tom Servo on October 26, 2019, 09:04:16 pm
Lead off walk. Sigh.

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Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: astrojo on October 26, 2019, 09:04:19 pm
Leadoff walk grrrr
Title: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: geezerdonk on October 26, 2019, 09:04:25 pm
Was Urquidy gassed? Why did he come out? 2 base runners in 6 innings. Couldn't Hinch have given him a couple of more hitters?
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: HudsonHawk on October 26, 2019, 09:04:55 pm
Was Urquidy gassed? Why did he come out? 2 base runners in 6 innings. Couldn't Hinch have given him a couple of more hitters?

He was gassed.
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Limey on October 26, 2019, 09:05:07 pm
Also, the Nationals have banned The Wave.

Only because they couldn’t figure out how to tax it. 
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: geezerdonk on October 26, 2019, 09:05:56 pm
James comes in - Harris gets up.
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Limey on October 26, 2019, 09:06:33 pm
My mom had lung cancer a few years ago and everywhere we went they asked, How the hell did you catch it this early? Well, the answer is, both of her sons are assholes and got tired of her relentless coughing which turned out to have nothing to do with the cancer. Got a scan, saw the tumor, lopped it off, here we are.

Better to be lucky than...well, just better to be lucky.  👍
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: astrojo on October 26, 2019, 09:07:22 pm
Strom out after James hangs his slider but gets the k
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Limey on October 26, 2019, 09:08:00 pm
But replaced it with the abomination that is Baby Shark. The very definition of losing.

The baby shark thing would be cute if it was for almost any other reason than a gimmick for a guy to break a streak of being shit. 
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: HudsonHawk on October 26, 2019, 09:09:36 pm
Another walk...ugh
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Tom Servo on October 26, 2019, 09:09:46 pm
Fuck!

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Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: hostros7 on October 26, 2019, 09:09:58 pm
James has mechanical issues. He’s missing to the same spot over and over.


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Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: astrojo on October 26, 2019, 09:10:01 pm
James puts 2 on for Rendon and Soto. Brilliant!
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: HudsonHawk on October 26, 2019, 09:10:08 pm
I really don't know why you go to James this inning. 

He's out, now gotta use Harris in the 6th.
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Snuffy on October 26, 2019, 09:10:43 pm
James seems surprised at the call to the pen, after walk #2.
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: geezerdonk on October 26, 2019, 09:10:53 pm
I'll take a comatose Urquidy over a rested James any day.
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: HudsonHawk on October 26, 2019, 09:11:50 pm
And because Harris's spot is due to lead off, you only get this inning out of him.  James really fucked things up.
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: HudsonHawk on October 26, 2019, 09:13:00 pm
Fuck.  Tying run at the plate...
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Tom Servo on October 26, 2019, 09:13:18 pm
Oh, this is getting good.

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Title: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: geezerdonk on October 26, 2019, 09:13:26 pm
If Pressly is unusable, why not disable him and get somebody on the roster that might be able to contribute?
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: HudsonHawk on October 26, 2019, 09:13:36 pm
That's an easy double play if Harris doesn't kick that ball.
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Waldo on October 26, 2019, 09:13:47 pm
Rotten luck.
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: chuck on October 26, 2019, 09:14:00 pm
Better to be lucky than...well, just better to be lucky.  👍

Yeah, you know, for years she'd been coughing like a homeless guy who lives under a bridge. She'd had a scan a few years before that came back fine. In her mind, there was no reason to keep looking. She though it was allergies. That's what everyone told her. She came to visit me a few years ago and her cough was so fucking annoying that I told her, Look, your doctors aren't doing shit about this. I need you to find someone who will. I don't know what's wrong with you, but something is wrong, figure it out. This shit is unbearable.

She found a doctor who took thirty seconds to think about it, scheduled another scan, the one that found the tumor, prescribed her some acid reflux medication, so we ended up getting rid of the cancer AND the fucking coughing two for one.

I'll admit, it is harder to find her in Target now, but these are the sacrifices we make.
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: HudsonHawk on October 26, 2019, 09:14:22 pm
4-1
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Col. Sphinx Drummond on October 26, 2019, 09:15:27 pm
My mom had lung cancer a few years ago and everywhere we went they asked, How the hell did you catch it this early? Well, the answer is, both of her sons are assholes and got tired of her relentless coughing which turned out to have nothing to do with the cancer. Got a scan, saw the tumor, lopped it off, here we are.
My mom fucked up her shoulder one morning when she was moving chairs around for her Sunday school class. She had to have it operated on and they found a small cancerous tumor in her right lung looking a pre-op x-ray. She had recently just been declared cancer free the previous year from breast cancer. That was after a lot of chemo. Anyway the lung cancer was very early and they got it all. She has one kidbney, hell she's been operated on 20 some odd times in her life. She's tougher than most.
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: astrojo on October 26, 2019, 09:15:37 pm
And because Harris's spot is due to lead off, you only get this inning out of him.  James really fucked things up.
They said earlier Harris would only be used tonight to get out of a jam. Not for any length
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Waldo on October 26, 2019, 09:16:03 pm
They said earlier Harris would only be used tonight to get out of a jam. Not for any length
Right, because he faced five batters last night.
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: HudsonHawk on October 26, 2019, 09:17:22 pm
Harris to the rescue.
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Tom Servo on October 26, 2019, 09:17:29 pm
Fuck yeah!  Will!

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Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: hostros7 on October 26, 2019, 09:17:30 pm
Will Harris. Will Harris.


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Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: astrojo on October 26, 2019, 09:17:32 pm
I love Will Harris.
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: chuck on October 26, 2019, 09:17:42 pm
Harris is ridiculous.

Someone find that fucker a bat.
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on October 26, 2019, 09:17:52 pm
And because Harris's spot is due to lead off, you only get this inning out of him.  James really fucked things up.

Let him hit.
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: HudsonHawk on October 26, 2019, 09:17:54 pm
They said earlier Harris would only be used tonight to get out of a jam. Not for any length

He got out of that one.  Nats get a run without hitting a ball out of the infield.
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: MRaup on October 26, 2019, 09:18:07 pm
Harris nails again.
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: hostros7 on October 26, 2019, 09:18:08 pm
More runs. We need them.


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Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Waldo on October 26, 2019, 09:18:17 pm
I love Will Harris.
Literally?
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: chuck on October 26, 2019, 09:19:03 pm
My mom fucked up her shoulder one morning when she was moving chairs around for her Sunday school class. She had to have it operated on and they found a small cancerous tumor in her right lung looking a pre-op x-ray. She had recently just been declared cancer free the previous year from breast cancer. That was after a lot of chemo. Anyway the lung cancer was very early and they got it all. She has one kidbney, hell she's been operated on 20 some odd times in her life. She's tougher than most.

My mom's a Sunday school teacher, too. Maybe there's something to that.
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: geezerdonk on October 26, 2019, 09:20:06 pm
Now what? Who sees nine outs in the bullpen?
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: chuck on October 26, 2019, 09:20:12 pm
When I have the perspective to look back on all of this I wonder if Josh James might end up pissing me off.
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: HudsonHawk on October 26, 2019, 09:20:31 pm
Now what? Who sees nine outs in the bullpen?

Someone gotta step up
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Limey on October 26, 2019, 09:20:40 pm
Yeah, you know, for years she'd been coughing like a homeless guy who lives under a bridge. She'd had a scan a few years before that came back fine. In her mind, there was no reason to keep looking. She though it was allergies. That's what everyone told her. She came to visit me a few years ago and her cough was so fucking annoying that I told her, Look, your doctors aren't doing shit about this. I need you to find someone who will. I don't know what's wrong with you, but something is wrong, figure it out. This shit is unbearable.

She found a doctor who took thirty seconds to think about it, scheduled another scan, the one that found the tumor, prescribed her some acid reflux medication, so we ended up getting rid of the cancer AND the fucking coughing two for one.

I'll admit, it is harder to find her in Target now, but these are the sacrifices we make.

That’s awesome. 

I, sadly, omitted a number of people from my list.  One was a guy who’s been my friend for about 20 years and was one of the biggest hypochondriacs the world has ever produced.  He was always at the doctor’s for the merest things.  Then one day, his doctor visit returned the verdict of multiple stage 4 cancers.  He passed about 6 weeks ago. 

I still can’t get my head around it.  How the fuck does a guy who spends half his life in the doctor’s office get all the way to stage 4 without anyone noticing?  That’s why your story is so uplifting, because it’s the happy opposite. 
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: HudsonHawk on October 26, 2019, 09:20:56 pm
Tucker, pinch hitting for Harris.
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Waldo on October 26, 2019, 09:21:08 pm
Now what? Who sees nine outs in the bullpen?
Pressly - Smith - Osuna?
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Snuffy on October 26, 2019, 09:21:17 pm
I love Will Harris.

No IBB.
Title: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: geezerdonk on October 26, 2019, 09:21:44 pm
When I have the perspective to look back on all of this I wonder if Josh James might end up pissing me off.

It's all mellow.
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Tom Servo on October 26, 2019, 09:22:02 pm
WTF?

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Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: jbm on October 26, 2019, 09:22:07 pm
Now what? Who sees nine outs in the bullpen?
Sounds like Smith is up next. They can extend him if he is successful, but a bunch of runs would help things tremendously.
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: astrojo on October 26, 2019, 09:22:09 pm
Wayyy off the plate.
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: HudsonHawk on October 26, 2019, 09:22:14 pm
HOLY FUCK ump....that ball was a fucking foot off the plate!!!
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Snuffy on October 26, 2019, 09:22:24 pm
Two Ball fours....
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Tom Servo on October 26, 2019, 09:22:32 pm
Same pitch gets ball 5

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Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on October 26, 2019, 09:22:41 pm
Now what? Who sees nine outs in the bullpen?

I think we all need to mentally prepare for Rondon.
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Snuffy on October 26, 2019, 09:23:05 pm
Tucker have green light?
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: HudsonHawk on October 26, 2019, 09:23:26 pm
If Springer grounds to SS, I'm gonna throw my wine glass in the fireplace.
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: astrojo on October 26, 2019, 09:23:35 pm
I think we all need to mentally prepare for Rondon.

If we score more here I’m ok w Rondon
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Limey on October 26, 2019, 09:25:14 pm
If Springer grounds to SS, I'm gonna throw my wine glass in the fireplace.

Qui es mas macho?
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: astrojo on October 26, 2019, 09:25:18 pm
Literally?

You betcha!
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: astrojo on October 26, 2019, 09:26:11 pm
If Springer grounds to SS, I'm gonna throw my wine glass in the fireplace.

He tried on 3-1 but fouled it
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Snuffy on October 26, 2019, 09:27:01 pm
Wow! Thot that was a DP; K & CS
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: chuck on October 26, 2019, 09:27:04 pm
If Springer grounds to SS, I'm gonna throw my wine glass in the fireplace.

Fortunately for you and your crystal collection, this idiot can't throw a strike.
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Tom Servo on October 26, 2019, 09:27:08 pm
The ump sucks, but I'll take it in that case.

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Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Col. Sphinx Drummond on October 26, 2019, 09:27:13 pm
If Springer grounds to SS, I'm gonna throw my wine glass in the fireplace.
Mrs Hawk probably wouldn't have like that. So he walks.
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on October 26, 2019, 09:27:16 pm
He owed us that one.
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: astrojo on October 26, 2019, 09:27:26 pm
Catcher blocked ump from seeing that corner strike!
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Snuffy on October 26, 2019, 09:27:50 pm
Fortunately for you and your crystal collection, this idiot can't throw a strike.

Saving strikes for Brantley....
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: HudsonHawk on October 26, 2019, 09:27:57 pm
Mrs Hawk probably wouldn't have like that. So he walks.

She breaks them regularly.  Usually knocks them off the night stand.
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Limey on October 26, 2019, 09:28:54 pm
Technology is proving what we already know:  people suck at calling balls and strikes. 
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Tom Servo on October 26, 2019, 09:29:23 pm
Fuck.

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Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: astrojo on October 26, 2019, 09:29:35 pm
If Springer grounds to SS, I'm gonna throw my wine glass in the fireplace.

Plus, why not just use the little plastic cup that comes with your Nyquil?
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Tom Servo on October 26, 2019, 09:29:57 pm
Plus, why not just use the little plastic cup that comes with your Nyquil?
Less dramatic.

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Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: HudsonHawk on October 26, 2019, 09:30:06 pm
That would have been a much better spot for Altuve to try to drop a bunt down.
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Snuffy on October 26, 2019, 09:30:52 pm
Bregman and Brantley have a discussion during the pitching change...
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: jbm on October 26, 2019, 09:31:26 pm
Technology is proving what we already know:  people suck at calling balls and strikes.
But at least they do it quickly. I guess with robot umps, the call won’t be made as quickly, so they’ll just play those things out and sort it out later.
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: hostros7 on October 26, 2019, 09:31:49 pm
Rodney has been our unlikely kryptonite.


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Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Limey on October 26, 2019, 09:32:08 pm
Bregman and Brantley have a discussion during the pitching change...

CHEEEEEEEEEEEEEATS!
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Col. Sphinx Drummond on October 26, 2019, 09:32:35 pm
Nine outs still to get out of the Nats, seems like a near Sisyphean task. I need more runs. My nerves need more runs.
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Limey on October 26, 2019, 09:33:38 pm
Which one of those white dudes in the stands is “Anonymous”?
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: chuck on October 26, 2019, 09:33:44 pm
That’s awesome.

Yeah, man, thanks, everybody's pretty clear on how serendipitous the whole thing was.
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: chuck on October 26, 2019, 09:34:40 pm
Which one of those white dudes in the stands is “Anonymous”?

It's the 'dude' with the attractive underbite
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: hostros7 on October 26, 2019, 09:34:44 pm
Uncle mike is in autohit mode tonight


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Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: HudsonHawk on October 26, 2019, 09:34:45 pm
Another hit w/RISP that doesn't plate a run...BUT...bases drunk for Bregman...
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Col. Sphinx Drummond on October 26, 2019, 09:34:52 pm
Please, no DP. No one really wants to see a DP.
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Waldo on October 26, 2019, 09:35:04 pm
Juiced for Bregman
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on October 26, 2019, 09:35:24 pm
Uncle Mike loads them.

Too bad the windmill wasn't turning.

Robles fumbled with the pickup.
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Tom Servo on October 26, 2019, 09:35:25 pm
At least get one run here.

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Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Limey on October 26, 2019, 09:35:26 pm
Yeah, man, thanks, everybody's pretty clear on how serendipitous the whole thing was.

We’re all here, and we all remain here, by dint of large gobs of serendipity.  👊
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Col. Sphinx Drummond on October 26, 2019, 09:35:40 pm
Grand Salami!
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: hostros7 on October 26, 2019, 09:35:46 pm
BreGMAN!!!!!


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Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: HudsonHawk on October 26, 2019, 09:35:46 pm
BREGXIT SALAMI!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Tom Servo on October 26, 2019, 09:35:48 pm
Bregxit salami!!!

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Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on October 26, 2019, 09:35:57 pm
BREGXIT!!!
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: astrojo on October 26, 2019, 09:36:01 pm
Bregman blows it open
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Waldo on October 26, 2019, 09:36:23 pm
SALAMI!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: HudsonHawk on October 26, 2019, 09:36:54 pm
Bregman blows it open

Settle down...play it like a 1-run game.
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Limey on October 26, 2019, 09:37:16 pm
I shit you not.  I was just thinking that Bregman owes us at least four runs and...HIGH FLY BALL TO LEFT FIELD
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Arky Vaughan on October 26, 2019, 09:38:04 pm
Vindication!
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Aussie Astro on October 26, 2019, 09:38:20 pm
Well, that quietened them down some.
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Limey on October 26, 2019, 09:38:47 pm
It's the 'dude' with the attractive underbite

Right now, Rodney wishes it was him. 
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Aussie Astro on October 26, 2019, 09:39:58 pm
Settle down...play it like a 1-run game.

Yordan agrees.
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: homer on October 26, 2019, 09:40:39 pm
Sparks has this hang up about how teams will look at their feet when they are down. He notes the Nats players are now looking at their feet.
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Col. Sphinx Drummond on October 26, 2019, 09:41:37 pm
I want to than Fernando Rodney for his many years of service in MLB and I glad he has stuck around for so long.
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Snuffy on October 26, 2019, 09:42:05 pm
Can Tucker PH twice in this inning?
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: HudsonHawk on October 26, 2019, 09:42:36 pm
Can Tucker PH twice in this inning?

He's in the game now, he would not be a pinch hitter. 
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on October 26, 2019, 09:42:44 pm
Rendon is human.
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Snuffy on October 26, 2019, 09:43:15 pm
He's in the game now, he would not be a pinch hitter.

Come on, Marisnick!
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Limey on October 26, 2019, 09:43:20 pm
This is starting to look like torture.  They’re leaving Rodney there to clear up his own mess.  Smacks of surrender. 
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on October 26, 2019, 09:43:24 pm
Can Tucker PH twice in this inning?

Only if they traded him to the other team.
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on October 26, 2019, 09:43:50 pm
This is starting to look like torture.  They’re leaving Rodney there to clear up his own mess.  Smacks of surrender.

They're protecting their pen.
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Col. Sphinx Drummond on October 26, 2019, 09:44:03 pm
Rendon is human.
So he could trim that beard?
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Snuffy on October 26, 2019, 09:44:32 pm
Only if they traded him to the other team.

Gotcha!
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Limey on October 26, 2019, 09:44:37 pm
He's in the game now, he would not be a pinch hitter.

So yes/no.  Perfect, because it’s Washington. 
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: homer on October 26, 2019, 09:44:47 pm
This is starting to look like torture.  They’re leaving Rodney there to clear up his own mess.  Smacks of surrender. 

Sending Rainey out there was the first signal.
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Waldo on October 26, 2019, 09:45:32 pm
Would it be greedy to ask for another slam?
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Limey on October 26, 2019, 09:45:33 pm
They are booing their own team.  Class.
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: HudsonHawk on October 26, 2019, 09:45:35 pm
That's it for Rodney...leaves with the bases loaded, two out...Suero in to face Tucker, who's hitting for the second time this inning.
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Limey on October 26, 2019, 09:46:36 pm
Would it be greedy to ask for another slam?

Nope.  You keep scoring until they figure out how to stop you. 
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: HudsonHawk on October 26, 2019, 09:46:39 pm
Would it be greedy to ask for another slam?

That's like asking for tastes great AND less filling.
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Snuffy on October 26, 2019, 09:47:06 pm
Would it be greedy to ask for another slam?

I would not be disappointed....
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: HudsonHawk on October 26, 2019, 09:47:09 pm
Nope.  You keep scoring until they figure out how to stop you.

I'll take a line drive somewhere.
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: chuck on October 26, 2019, 09:47:22 pm
I would like to think that all of us recall the various 9th inning comebacks against the Astros with a 7 run lead.
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Snuffy on October 26, 2019, 09:48:16 pm
I'll take a line drive somewhere.

Their BP is having a wild game.
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Col. Sphinx Drummond on October 26, 2019, 09:48:20 pm
Charlize Theron ought to be ashamed.
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on October 26, 2019, 09:48:25 pm
I would like to think that all of us recall the various 9th inning comebacks against the Astros with a 7 run lead.

More runs for the visitors.
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Limey on October 26, 2019, 09:49:19 pm
If I was arm wrestling with Charlize Theron, I’d let her win too if the prize was a Budweiser. 
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Col. Sphinx Drummond on October 26, 2019, 09:50:03 pm
I knew Tucker was doomed when he missed strike two.
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Limey on October 26, 2019, 09:50:22 pm
Charlize Theron ought to be ashamed.

Did we just become best friends?!!!
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Col. Sphinx Drummond on October 26, 2019, 09:50:39 pm
I wonder if Brownie would call him K-Tuck?
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Snuffy on October 26, 2019, 09:50:52 pm
I knew Tucker was doomed when he missed strike two.

Wasted opportunity.
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Waldo on October 26, 2019, 09:51:28 pm
I wonder if Brownie would call him K-Tuck?
Better than Milo calling him Tucksy, probably.
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on October 26, 2019, 09:51:49 pm
More LOBsters.

Are we allowed to complain about that?
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: astrojo on October 26, 2019, 09:52:34 pm
I would like to think that all of us recall the various 9th inning comebacks against the Astros with a 7 run lead.

Yes, my apologies for my earlier transgression.  The worst aforementioned 7run comeback was Brian Giles and Pirates.
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: HudsonHawk on October 26, 2019, 09:52:52 pm
More LOBsters.

Are we allowed to complain about that?

Since when have you needed permission?
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Limey on October 26, 2019, 09:53:34 pm
You know that Google thing that you can pause with your hand will be the most annoying thing in the world as it will pause at the slightest movement and/or any passing pet. 

I have an easy fix though;  you use you hand still, but you move it an extra 3” and touch the pause button. 
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: HudsonHawk on October 26, 2019, 09:53:59 pm
Well, we get our wish...Hector Rondon pitching in the World Series.
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Col. Sphinx Drummond on October 26, 2019, 09:54:54 pm
They sure cry yard in D.C. (the 51st State?!?!?!).
Title: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Waldo on October 26, 2019, 09:55:45 pm
You know that Google thing that you can pause with your hand will be the most annoying thing in the world as it will pause at the slightest movement and/or any passing pet. 

I have an easy fix though;  you use you hand still, but you move it an extra 3” and touch the pause button.
Plus you get the extra feature of Google spying on you while you’re nekkid.
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Col. Sphinx Drummond on October 26, 2019, 09:56:59 pm
Yes, my apologies for my earlier transgression.  The worst aforementioned 7run comeback was Brian Giles and Pirates.
I remember that game but I don't remember who was pitching.
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Waldo on October 26, 2019, 09:57:57 pm
I remember that game but I don't remember who was pitching.
Wagner, right? Wasn’t that the first game of a doubleheader?
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: hostros7 on October 26, 2019, 09:58:22 pm
If I was arm wrestling with Charlize Theron, I’d let her win too if the prize was a Budweiser.

Personally, I’m quite relieved to see that Bubbles from the wire is still alive and looking like he’s abstained from the H for a while.


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Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Limey on October 26, 2019, 09:58:26 pm
I remember that game but I don't remember who was pitching.

Billy “best pitch” Wagner.
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Col. Sphinx Drummond on October 26, 2019, 09:58:53 pm
I really want Hector to succeed.
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on October 26, 2019, 09:59:55 pm
Plus you get the extra feature of Google spying on you while you’re nekkid.

Their loss.
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: homer on October 26, 2019, 10:00:05 pm
Billy “best pitch” Wagner.

The original stuff truster
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Aussie Astro on October 26, 2019, 10:00:44 pm

I wish the commentators would stop saying that the game is over.
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Waldo on October 26, 2019, 10:01:26 pm
Three hard hit balls, two outs.
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Col. Sphinx Drummond on October 26, 2019, 10:02:05 pm
Frank Howard had three or four great years. Not a HoFer but he was very good.
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: jbm on October 26, 2019, 10:02:11 pm
Three hard hit balls, two outs.
I hope their fans enjoy it as much as I did.
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: chuck on October 26, 2019, 10:02:51 pm
Wagner, right? Wasn’t that the first game of a doubleheader?

He knows exactly who was pitching. He also knows who hit the slam. He also knows who almost hit four home runs for the Astros.
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Limey on October 26, 2019, 10:03:23 pm
WTF is Buck talking about now?   If you discard the shitty start To the season the Nats had, they’ve got more wins than the Astros?

Yeah, and if you discount all the times Charlize Theron has been fucked by her male companions, I’ve fucked her as much as any of them. 
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Tom Servo on October 26, 2019, 10:03:51 pm
Damn Robbie. Dude takes a beating.

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Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on October 26, 2019, 10:04:12 pm
Catchers are tough.
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Tom Servo on October 26, 2019, 10:04:33 pm
Catchers are tough.
Yep

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Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: HudsonHawk on October 26, 2019, 10:04:44 pm
Well this inning is not without drama...
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on October 26, 2019, 10:05:16 pm
Good grief.
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: HudsonHawk on October 26, 2019, 10:05:30 pm
Rondon can't get out of the inning with a 7-run lead...Peacock in with two on, two out...
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: chuck on October 26, 2019, 10:06:01 pm
Nice work, Hector.
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: jbm on October 26, 2019, 10:07:02 pm
Good grief.
No shit, I need to relax and Rendon didn’t help one bit.
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Col. Sphinx Drummond on October 26, 2019, 10:07:18 pm
Nice work, Hector.
I really wanted him to do well this time.
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on October 26, 2019, 10:08:29 pm
Nice work, Hector.

He was a closer.

Mind boggling.
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Limey on October 26, 2019, 10:08:47 pm
Posted without comment (https://twitter.com/bags4hof/status/1188284223322492928?s=21). 
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Tom Servo on October 26, 2019, 10:09:47 pm
Throw strikes!

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Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on October 26, 2019, 10:10:25 pm
Fuck, Brad.

You weren't supposed to copy James and Rondon.
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Col. Sphinx Drummond on October 26, 2019, 10:11:03 pm
Yuli!!!!
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Tom Servo on October 26, 2019, 10:11:11 pm
Yuli!!!!!

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Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: hostros7 on October 26, 2019, 10:11:12 pm
YULI


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Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Aussie Astro on October 26, 2019, 10:11:20 pm
Oh yeah Yuli!
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: loganck on October 26, 2019, 10:11:23 pm
WOW
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: astrojo on October 26, 2019, 10:11:28 pm
Yuli! Flash dat leather!
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on October 26, 2019, 10:11:34 pm
LA PIÑA!
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: HudsonHawk on October 26, 2019, 10:11:38 pm
What a play by Gurriel!

Where the fuck was Peacock?
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Col. Sphinx Drummond on October 26, 2019, 10:12:02 pm
Not so fast now are you Mr Turner?
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: hostros7 on October 26, 2019, 10:12:03 pm
I don’t normally think in gifs, but that play would make a pretty good one.


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Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: doyce7 on October 26, 2019, 10:12:10 pm
Holy fucking shit Yuli

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Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Waldo on October 26, 2019, 10:12:23 pm
Ridiculous
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Limey on October 26, 2019, 10:12:32 pm
That...was...AWESOME!
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on October 26, 2019, 10:12:42 pm
We still need 2 innings from our pen.
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: jbm on October 26, 2019, 10:13:08 pm
What a play by Gurriel!

Where the fuck was Peacock?
Apparently watching a badass fielder.
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: astrojo on October 26, 2019, 10:13:10 pm
I remember that game but I don't remember who was pitching.

Billy ‘gas can’ Wagner
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: chuck on October 26, 2019, 10:13:18 pm
He was a closer.

And for a good team. What the Astros have now is not exactly Lidge to Dotel to Wagner, but the guys they have at the back of the pen you'd put up against anyone.

Yuli is a good dude. I'm starting to warm to that guy.
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Aussie Astro on October 26, 2019, 10:13:32 pm
Posted without comment (https://twitter.com/bags4hof/status/1188284223322492928?s=21).

Yeah, I would save that shit...
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: homer on October 26, 2019, 10:13:36 pm
We still need 2 innings from our pen.

Sparks guesses Devo for 2
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: HudsonHawk on October 26, 2019, 10:13:56 pm
And for a good team. What the Astros have now is not exactly Lidge to Dotel to Wagner, but the guys they have at the back of the pen you'd put up against anyone.

Yuli is a good dude. I'm starting to warm to that guy.

He's never nonplussed. 
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: HudsonHawk on October 26, 2019, 10:14:32 pm
Sparks guesses Devo for 2

Might get Peacock for another.
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Texifornia on October 26, 2019, 10:15:31 pm
He's never nonplussed.
Is that the same as being always plussed?
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Limey on October 26, 2019, 10:15:53 pm
We still need 2 innings from our pen.

So do they. 
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Col. Sphinx Drummond on October 26, 2019, 10:16:04 pm
J-War! Guerra!
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: dickntx on October 26, 2019, 10:16:32 pm
Yuli is a damn wizard at first...who woulda ever thunk he was a SS in Cuba.
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Limey on October 26, 2019, 10:17:20 pm
Is that the same as being always plussed?

[Golf clap]
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on October 26, 2019, 10:18:01 pm
Attaboy Jose.
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: astrojo on October 26, 2019, 10:20:16 pm
Yuli is a damn wizard at first...who woulda ever thunk he was a SS in Cuba.
I thought he was a 3rd basemen?
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on October 26, 2019, 10:20:27 pm
Attaboy Alex.
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Col. Sphinx Drummond on October 26, 2019, 10:20:30 pm
Soto almost made a GREAT play.
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on October 26, 2019, 10:21:10 pm
I thought he was a 3rd basemen?

They have shorter basepaths.
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: HudsonHawk on October 26, 2019, 10:21:44 pm
They have shorter basepaths.

They got the fuckin' metric system.
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: astrojo on October 26, 2019, 10:22:09 pm
Soto almost made a GREAT play.

He makes that play at 20. 
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on October 26, 2019, 10:22:30 pm
They got the fuckin' metric system.

Which bat is yours?
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: HudsonHawk on October 26, 2019, 10:24:52 pm
Peacock out for the 8th...
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: HudsonHawk on October 26, 2019, 10:28:13 pm
Fuck...E4
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: chuck on October 26, 2019, 10:28:53 pm
Why the fuck don't these arrogant fucks have the goddamn shortstop playing shortstop?
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Limey on October 26, 2019, 10:29:12 pm
Did Rendon hit the bag?
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on October 26, 2019, 10:29:49 pm
Looks like I picked the wrong week to stop peptic ulcer therapy.
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Waldo on October 26, 2019, 10:29:51 pm
Did Rendin hit the bag?
Yes
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: HudsonHawk on October 26, 2019, 10:31:59 pm
Just cannot avoid the drama.
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on October 26, 2019, 10:33:38 pm
We're gonna end up using Smith and maybe Osuna.
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on October 26, 2019, 10:35:25 pm
Couple of good sliders there from Brad.
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Col. Sphinx Drummond on October 26, 2019, 10:36:26 pm
Zimmerman has to be the last batter for Peacock.
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on October 26, 2019, 10:36:55 pm
Zimmerman has to be the last batter for Peacock.

Yes.
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: jbm on October 26, 2019, 10:37:12 pm
Just throw fucking strikes.

Thank you Brad.
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Col. Sphinx Drummond on October 26, 2019, 10:38:29 pm
Devo in the 9th with a 7 run lead?
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on October 26, 2019, 10:38:46 pm
Just throw fucking strikes.

Thank you Brad.

He did quite well after the irritating E4 and the irritating ball 4.
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Waldo on October 26, 2019, 10:39:01 pm
Devo in the 9th with a 7 run lead?
I would.
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on October 26, 2019, 10:40:09 pm
Devo in the 9th with a 7 run lead?

I'd hate to throw Smith if not necessary.

But these guys have made him get warm 50 times tonight.
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: subnuclear on October 26, 2019, 10:40:50 pm
Radio guys announce Devo for the 9th.
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: HudsonHawk on October 26, 2019, 10:42:16 pm
Would be nice to get a baserunner this inning and give Yordan a swing.
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on October 26, 2019, 10:45:18 pm
Chirinos obliges the baserunner request.
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: jbm on October 26, 2019, 10:45:47 pm
I’m starting to figure that Soto doesn’t have an accurate arm.
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Tom Servo on October 26, 2019, 10:46:28 pm
I’m starting to figure that Soto doesn’t have an accurate arm.
Um?

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Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: jbm on October 26, 2019, 10:46:51 pm
Motherfucker!  I’ll see myself out.
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Waldo on October 26, 2019, 10:47:05 pm
I’m starting to figure that Soto doesn’t have an accurate arm.
This take didn’t age well.
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: hostros7 on October 26, 2019, 10:47:14 pm
Odd decision to send him.


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Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on October 26, 2019, 10:47:20 pm
Why send him after that thing on the check swing?
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: HudsonHawk on October 26, 2019, 10:47:34 pm
Motherfucker!  I’ll see myself out.

No, no, no...you're on a fucking roll...
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Col. Sphinx Drummond on October 26, 2019, 10:48:48 pm
It was very close.
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Waldo on October 26, 2019, 10:49:40 pm
It was a good send. Took a perfect throw and tag and they got one.
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: HudsonHawk on October 26, 2019, 10:49:51 pm
Devo in to try to close it out with a 7-run lead instead of an 8-run lead because JBM decided to tell the BBGs to stick it up their collective ass. 

Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: chuck on October 26, 2019, 10:50:07 pm
Good send, good throw, it happens.
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Aussie Astro on October 26, 2019, 10:50:37 pm
It was very close.

And very unnecessary.
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on October 26, 2019, 10:50:48 pm
Dylan on the return cut.

Nice.
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Limey on October 26, 2019, 10:50:56 pm
Good send, good throw, it happens.

You forgot “catcher running”. 
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Col. Sphinx Drummond on October 26, 2019, 10:51:22 pm
Need the circle of death to work tonight.
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Waldo on October 26, 2019, 10:52:36 pm
You forgot “catcher running”.
Maybe they were trying to give Chirinos a breather?
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on October 26, 2019, 10:52:39 pm
F7
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: HudsonHawk on October 26, 2019, 10:53:24 pm
You forgot “catcher running”.

It was a responsible send.  Maybe in a tie game you don't, but it was an acceptable risk.
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on October 26, 2019, 10:54:49 pm
Buck and Smoltz struggling to maintain interest in this game.
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on October 26, 2019, 10:55:44 pm
K (Foul tip)
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: HudsonHawk on October 26, 2019, 10:56:08 pm
Buck and Smoltz struggling to maintain interest in this game.

Buck's getting a hard on thinking about Troy Aikman.
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: homer on October 26, 2019, 10:56:55 pm
Dozier is the emergency catcher for the Nats
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Limey on October 26, 2019, 10:57:01 pm
It was a responsible send.  Maybe in a tie game you don't, but it was an acceptable risk.

I don’t disagree.  Just having some fun.  This game’s supposed to be fun, dammit!
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: HudsonHawk on October 26, 2019, 10:57:35 pm
2-out walk...with a 7-run lead.
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Limey on October 26, 2019, 10:57:56 pm
Buck's getting a hard on thinking about Troy Aikman.

And vice versa.  NTTAWWT
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Aussie Astro on October 26, 2019, 10:58:06 pm
Well dang, that was nice.  Hopefully my ribeye cooked and just as nice.
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: astrojo on October 26, 2019, 10:58:09 pm
Win! Series tied 2-2.
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Tom Servo on October 26, 2019, 10:58:17 pm
Astros win! 

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Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: chuck on October 26, 2019, 10:58:22 pm
Won game four doo do do do do do
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: HudsonHawk on October 26, 2019, 10:58:22 pm
Fuckin' Nails, boys.

New Series.
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on October 26, 2019, 10:58:36 pm
2 out walk,  bottom 9, 7 run lead.

Turner mercifully grounds into 6-4 FC.
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Waldo on October 26, 2019, 10:58:51 pm
We’ve got ourselves a series.
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: jbm on October 26, 2019, 10:59:50 pm
Urquidy with a World Series W.  That’s a nice story.
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: hostros7 on October 26, 2019, 10:59:50 pm
Two more wins. Urquidy was a stud.


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Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on October 26, 2019, 10:59:54 pm
It's a 3 game series.
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: chuck on October 26, 2019, 10:59:57 pm
Urquidy was ridiculous in the most important game of his life by some geometric margin. Very, very impressive.
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Limey on October 26, 2019, 10:59:58 pm
Fuckin' Nails, boys.

New Series.

With 2 games at home and two games to be started by Cole and Verlander. 
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: moriartp on October 26, 2019, 11:00:14 pm
Won game four doo do do do do do

Nice
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: subnuclear on October 26, 2019, 11:00:25 pm
Great game by Urquidy and the pen.
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on October 26, 2019, 11:00:52 pm
Urquidy was ridiculous in the most important game of his life by some geometric margin. Very, very impressive.

Indeed.
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: HudsonHawk on October 26, 2019, 11:00:52 pm
With 2 games at home and two games to be started by Cole and Verlander.

Well, at least ONE more home game. 
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: chuck on October 26, 2019, 11:01:38 pm
Let Cole and the boys win tomorrow, take this shit back to Necktown, two to win one.
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Lefty on October 26, 2019, 11:40:56 pm
Urquidy is the 2nd Mexican pitcher in MLB to win a WS start, along with Fernandomania.  Jaime Garcia with the Cards is the only other to start one.
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Snuffy on October 26, 2019, 11:48:41 pm
Urquidy is the 2nd Mexican pitcher in MLB to win a WS start, along with Fernandomania.  Jaime Garcia with the Cards is the only other to start one.

also (https://www.mlb.com/news/jose-urquidy-has-strong-world-series-game-4-start):
Quote
According to Elias, Urquidy is the second pitcher since the LCS began in 1969 to have his first career postseason start be a scoreless outing in the World Series (also Jon Lester in 2007).

Wow!
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Knoxbanedoodle on October 26, 2019, 11:50:16 pm
When Soto does his annoying back and forth dance in front of the box he reminds me of that weird Future Islands guy on Letterman.

Sam Herring. He is the younger brother of a college roommate of mine. He is a great guy and an amazing performer. His Future Islands persona is truly a character. His ex-girlfriend used to date the lead singer of Skinny Puppy.
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: JimR on October 27, 2019, 08:04:11 am
That's what he was trying to do. And almost did. He beats out that bunt, he steals, maybe Mike drives HIM in with an easy single, etc.

This. Good idea. Bad execution. Too much toward the pitcher.
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: JimR on October 27, 2019, 08:12:05 am
If Pressly is unusable, why not disable him and get somebody on the roster that might be able to contribute?

Who the fuck would that be?
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: JimR on October 27, 2019, 08:14:33 am
That's an easy double play if Harris doesn't kick that ball.

Altuve was shifted left of second. Kicking it probably kept it in the infield.
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on October 27, 2019, 08:25:19 am
Who the fuck would that be? You seemingly find criticism of everything easy.

Maybe 2018 Colin Moran is available via time warp.
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: juliogotay on October 27, 2019, 08:29:03 am
Frank Howard had three or four great years. Not a HoFer but he was very good.

I saw Hondo play (one game) in that old shithole that was the stadium the Redskins played in before their new digs. Me and a couple of hundred of my closest friends. That was before they exited for Arlington.
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: JimR on October 27, 2019, 09:42:12 am
I saw Hondo play (one game) in that old shithole that was the stadium the Redskins played in before their new digs. Me and a couple of hundred of my closest friends. That was before they exited for Arlington.

I saw Howard play in Austin more than once with the Victoria Rosebuds of the Texas League. Disch Field (now gone) had a tall 400 foot deep CF fence, and Howard hit a bullet line drive which was still rising when it left the park.
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: juliogotay on October 27, 2019, 10:24:30 am
I saw Howard play in Austin more than once with the Victoria Rosebuds of the Texas League. Disch Field (now gone) had a tall 400 foot deep CF fence, and Howard hit a bullet line drive which was still rising when it left the park.

He was a baaad man. But, I understand, a gentle giant and gentleman.
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Limey on October 27, 2019, 02:33:43 pm
Altuve was shifted left of second. Kicking it probably kept it in the infield.

With all the shit rightly thrown at Joe Buck for being crap at his job, the thing at which he is empirically bad is describing the set up.  In an era when teams shift on a regular basis, we - the tv viewer - never know because the directors are obsessed with close-ups and reaction shots while Buck is just smug as a bug in a rug in the booth reading stats passed to him by a producer.

Then there's a ground ball that should go through a hole in the infield.  "Ground ball" Buck will helpfully note.  And then it's straight to an infielder you had no idea was fucking there and Buck describes it as a routine out.

Just completely fucking useless.
Title: Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
Post by: Waldo on October 27, 2019, 03:29:07 pm
With all the shit rightly thrown at Joe Buck for being crap at his job, the thing at which he is empirically bad is describing the set up.  In an era when teams shift on a regular basis, we - the tv viewer - never know because the directors are obsessed with close-ups and reaction shots while Buck is just smug as a bug in a rug in the booth reading stats passed to him by a producer.

Then there's a ground ball that should go through a hole in the infield.  "Ground ball" Buck will helpfully note.  And then it's straight to an infielder you had no idea was fucking there and Buck describes it as a routine out.

Just completely fucking useless.

TBS's broadcasts showed "DEFENSIVE SHIFT IS ON" right underneath the score bug, so that the viewer knows even when looking at home plate.  I thought that was useful without being too intrusive.

Of course, I'd love a live Statcast plot of the fielders, but we're probably a ways away from that.