Author Topic: Astros @ Indians, May 25, 2018 (Read 10329 times)

HudsonHawk · « **on:** May 25, 2018, 06:12:36 pm »

Let's go Astros!!!

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #1 on:** May 25, 2018, 06:19:26 pm »

T1:

Springer...0-2...singles to RF
Bregman...battling...fouling off pitches...works the count full...strikes out looking at a meatball down the middle, Springer on the move...just stop and turns around and starts walking back to the dugout as he's tagged out...caught stealing 2-4
Altuve carved up on three pitches

No score

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #2 on:** May 25, 2018, 06:20:14 pm »

HPU will be using the flex zone tonight.

Knoxbanedoodle · « **Reply #3 on:** May 25, 2018, 06:20:55 pm »

Deeply shit ending to a promising start.

Ty in Tampa · « **Reply #4 on:** May 25, 2018, 06:25:41 pm »

Is that Eschenfelder? He talks a lot.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #5 on:** May 25, 2018, 06:25:48 pm »

B1:

Lindor grounds out 5-3 on the first pitch... a nice play by Bregman right on the line
Brantley...full count...lines out to CF
Ramirez grounds out 6-3

Nice quick inning for Keuchel...no score

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #6 on:** May 25, 2018, 06:26:14 pm »

Quote from: Ty in Tampa on May 25, 2018, 06:25:41 pm

Is that Eschenfelder? He talks a lot.

Mike Stanton. He never shuts up. Never.

Ty in Tampa · « **Reply #7 on:** May 25, 2018, 06:28:22 pm »

Quote from: HudsonHawk on May 25, 2018, 06:26:14 pm

Mike Stanton. He never shuts up. Never.

I realize it's a hard thing to do, analyzing. But it's easy to tell yourself, "Don't talk too much."

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #8 on:** May 25, 2018, 06:29:18 pm »

Who the fuck puts cream cheese on a peanut butter and banana sandwich?

Ty in Tampa · « **Reply #9 on:** May 25, 2018, 06:29:48 pm »

Quote from: HudsonHawk on May 25, 2018, 06:29:18 pm

Who the fuck puts cream cheese on a peanut butter and banana sandwich?

Clevelanders.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #10 on:** May 25, 2018, 06:29:52 pm »

Quote from: Ty in Tampa on May 25, 2018, 06:28:22 pm

I realize it's a hard thing to do, analyzing. But it's easy to tell yourself, "Don't talk too much."

And I generally like what he has to say. He just says WAY too much.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #11 on:** May 25, 2018, 06:31:41 pm »

Quote from: Ty in Tampa on May 25, 2018, 06:29:48 pm

Clevelanders.

Geez, that's as bad as cinnamon in your chili or lettuce and tomatoes on your Cuban sandwich.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #12 on:** May 25, 2018, 06:31:59 pm »

T2:

Correa grounds out 4-3
Marwin...full count...strikes out swinging at a slider in the dirt
Gurriel flies out F8

No score

Ty in Tampa · « **Reply #13 on:** May 25, 2018, 06:32:52 pm »

Quote from: HudsonHawk on May 25, 2018, 06:31:41 pm

Geez, that's as bad as cinnamon in your chili or lettuce and tomatoes on your Cuban sandwich.

I noticed you didn't mention mayonnaise.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #14 on:** May 25, 2018, 06:42:40 pm »

B2:

Encarnacion...3-0...3-1...drives one off the wall in RF, lollygags it into a single
Cabrera doubles to the wall in RCF, Encarnacion jogs into 3B
Gomes...infield split...in on the right side, back on the pull side...0-2...strikes out swinging
Kipnis...infield all in...full count...strikes out swinging
Davis grounds out 3U on the first pitch

Keuchel with a nice job pitching around a pair of leadoff doubles

No score

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #15 on:** May 25, 2018, 06:43:02 pm »

Quote from: Ty in Tampa on May 25, 2018, 06:32:52 pm

I noticed you didn't mention mayonnaise.

Some things are just common sense.

Tom Servo · « **Reply #16 on:** May 25, 2018, 06:50:39 pm »

Stupid baserunning

Ty in Tampa · « **Reply #17 on:** May 25, 2018, 06:51:28 pm »

Quote from: Tom Servo on May 25, 2018, 06:50:39 pm

Stupid baserunning

Yeah, he fucked up.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #18 on:** May 25, 2018, 06:54:20 pm »

T3:

Gattis doubles to LF
Stassi strikes out swinging
Kemp...quickly 0-2...grounds to SS, and Gattis is an idiot and runs right into an out...6-4, Kemp reaches on the FC
Springer...full count...taps back to the mound 1-3

No score

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #19 on:** May 25, 2018, 07:03:51 pm »

B3:

Allen flies out F9
Lindor grounds out 4-3
Brantley lines one to RF, which turns into a double with the shift and Springer in far RCF
Ramirez doubles off the LF wall, Brantley scores...big time hanging change up
Encarnacion lines out to LF on the first pitch

1-0 Indians

austro · « **Reply #20 on:** May 25, 2018, 07:05:03 pm »

Keuchel is lucky Ramirez's ball stayed in the park.

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #21 on:** May 25, 2018, 07:08:34 pm »

Quote from: austro on May 25, 2018, 07:05:03 pm

Keuchel is lucky Ramirez's ball stayed in the park.

He exit veloed the hell out of it but had a bad launch angle.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #22 on:** May 25, 2018, 07:16:37 pm »

Astros with runners on the corners...two out...

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #23 on:** May 25, 2018, 07:21:53 pm »

T4:

Bregman singles up the middle on the first pitch
Altuve...0-2...1-2...2-2...lines out to RF
Correa...swings at a slider 4 feet of the plate...swings at a slider 5 feet off the plate...takes a slider 6 feet off the plate...takes a fastball for strike three. Abused
Marwin...full count...singles to CF, Bregman to 3B
Gurriel...0-2...1-2...2-2...staying alive...flies out F9

1-0 Indians

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #24 on:** May 25, 2018, 07:22:26 pm »

Alright...someone else do some pbp...try to get some runs

Tom Servo · « **Reply #25 on:** May 25, 2018, 07:26:31 pm »

Guys, how about we make the playoffs before worrying about the rotation.

austro · « **Reply #26 on:** May 25, 2018, 07:26:58 pm »

Quote from: HudsonHawk on May 25, 2018, 07:22:26 pm

Alright...someone else do some pbp...try to get some runs

I'm on grandson duty. Best I can do is occasional snark.

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #27 on:** May 25, 2018, 07:31:32 pm »

Quote from: HudsonHawk on May 25, 2018, 07:22:26 pm

Alright...someone else do some pbp...try to get some runs

I give it an inning or two, just to see if it makes a difference

Aussie Astro · « **Reply #28 on:** May 25, 2018, 07:32:59 pm »

Quote from: HudsonHawk on May 25, 2018, 06:29:18 pm

Who the fuck puts cream cheese on a peanut butter and banana sandwich?

Who the fuck eats a peanut butter and banana sandwich?

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #29 on:** May 25, 2018, 07:33:53 pm »

Bottom of 4
D. Keuchel Pitching:

M. Cabrera: Ball, Foul, Cabrera lined out to shortstop
Y. Gomes: Foul, Ball, Strike looking, Foul, Strike swinging, Gomes struck out swinging
J. Kipnis: Ball, Ball, Strike looking, Kipnis singled to right
R. Davis: Ball, Foul, Ball, Davis grounded into fielder's choice to third, Kipnis out at second
End of the 4th
Astros 0
Cleveland 1

doyce7 · « **Reply #30 on:** May 25, 2018, 07:35:34 pm »

Quote from: HudsonHawk on May 25, 2018, 06:29:52 pm

And I generally like what he has to say. He just says WAY too much.

He does postgame during the game.

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Knoxbanedoodle · « **Reply #31 on:** May 25, 2018, 07:35:45 pm »

These Cleveland eats are giving me the heebs.

Broadcast crew oughta qualify for hazard pay, eating all that shit.

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #32 on:** May 25, 2018, 07:36:14 pm »

Quote from: Aussie Astro on May 25, 2018, 07:32:59 pm

Who the fuck eats a peanut butter and banana sandwich?

I do. Not too often but a couple of times a year. Elvis liked his fried. Once loaded up his crew on the Lisa Marie and flew out to Denver on a whim because he thought some place there had the best fried peanut butter and banana sandos

Knoxbanedoodle · « **Reply #33 on:** May 25, 2018, 07:39:38 pm »

This second-Kluber-in-a-week reminds me of Kluber v. Chicago, 2016. We may not get to him much today but lotsa good ABs. They’d fuck him up in a hypothetical third match-up in a couple days.

ETA: “much” or “at all”.

Aussie Astro · « **Reply #34 on:** May 25, 2018, 07:40:01 pm »

Quote from: Sphinx Drummond on May 25, 2018, 07:36:14 pm

I do. Not too often but a couple of times a year. Elvis like his fried. Once loaded up his crew on the Lisa Marie and flew out to Denver on a whim because he thought some place there had the best fried peanut butter and banana sandos

It sounds terrible, but odd combinations work sometimes... you would be surprised how many things go great with vegemite.

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #35 on:** May 25, 2018, 07:40:32 pm »

Top of 5

C. Kluber Pitching:

E. Gattis: Ball, Gattis grounded out to shortstop
M. Stassi: Ball, Ball, Strike swinging, Strike looking, Strike swinging, Stassi struck out swinging
T. Kemp: Kemp reached on bunt single to second
G. Springer: Pickoff attempt, Foul, Ball, Ball, Strike looking, Springer flied out to deep center

Middle of the 5th
Astros 0
Indians 1

Ty in Tampa · « **Reply #36 on:** May 25, 2018, 07:41:39 pm »

Quote from: Aussie Astro on May 25, 2018, 07:32:59 pm

Who the fuck eats a peanut butter and banana sandwich?

Elvis.

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #37 on:** May 25, 2018, 07:47:45 pm »

Bottom of 5

D. Keuchel Pitching:

G. Allen: Strike swinging, Ball, Ball, Strike looking, Allen grounded out to shortstop
F. Lindor: Ball, Ball, Ball, Strike looking, Lindor grounded out to third
M. Brantley: Foul, Ball, Brantley grounded out to pitcher

End of the 5th

Astros 0
Indians 1

Knoxbanedoodle · « **Reply #38 on:** May 25, 2018, 07:54:16 pm »

Had the good fortune to visit Bon Appetit’s restaurant of the year couple weekends ago: quirky little sandwich joint in New Orleans’ garden district by the sort of annoying name of Turkey and the Wolf. I had a fried bologna sandwich with potato chips on it because I can’t hang with head cheese tacos and because Mrs banedoodle was getting the only other meat sandwich (ham) on the tiny little menu—the tiny little menu being the only untattooed employee, naturally. It was exceedingly busy and very good, if a smidge overhyped. The Gnarly Barley Jucifer IPA was superb. Mrs banedoodle had an outstanding blue cocktail I may have availed myself of more than is strictly fair.

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #39 on:** May 25, 2018, 07:54:58 pm »

Top of 6

C. Kluber Pitching:

A. Bregman: Ball, Bregman grounded out to third
J. Altuve: Ball, Altuve grounded out to shortstop
C. Correa: Foul, Strike looking, Foul, Ball, Ball, Correa flied out to deep right

Middle of 6
Astros 0
Indians 1

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #40 on:** May 25, 2018, 07:59:57 pm »

If the Astros can't score, Kuechel is on the way to a 3 - 7 record.

Aussie Astro · « **Reply #41 on:** May 25, 2018, 08:03:17 pm »

Quote from: Sphinx Drummond on May 25, 2018, 07:59:57 pm

If the Astros can't score, Kuechel is on the way to a 3 - 7 record.

Some dipshit in the media (damned if I remember who) said Kuechel has been unsuccessful at gathering run support... huh?

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #42 on:** May 25, 2018, 08:03:39 pm »

Melky looks like he has slimmed down.

Knoxbanedoodle · « **Reply #43 on:** May 25, 2018, 08:04:31 pm »

Shit. An inch away from sitting down and now this.

Tom Servo · « **Reply #44 on:** May 25, 2018, 08:06:09 pm »

It's easy for me to just say this now, but Yuli should have thrown home on that play.

Aussie Astro · « **Reply #45 on:** May 25, 2018, 08:07:33 pm »

Quote from: Tom Servo on May 25, 2018, 08:06:09 pm

It's easy for me to just say this now, but Yuli should have thrown home on that play.

That was my initial thought.

Knoxbanedoodle · « **Reply #46 on:** May 25, 2018, 08:08:43 pm »

I thought he did the right thing but his throw was poor, handcuffed Correa.

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #47 on:** May 25, 2018, 08:09:15 pm »

Yeah, should have gone home. Hard to say though because Encarnacion had a big lead at third and running on contact.

Knoxbanedoodle · « **Reply #48 on:** May 25, 2018, 08:12:22 pm »

DK showing some grit. Encarnacion’s single was the only well-struck ball.

austro · « **Reply #49 on:** May 25, 2018, 08:13:09 pm »

It's kind of a minor miracle that Keuchel has only given up two runs.

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #50 on:** May 25, 2018, 08:13:30 pm »

Bottom of 6

D. Keuchel Pitching:

J. Ramirez: Strike looking, Strike looking, Strike swinging, Ramirez struck out swinging
E. Encarnacion: Strike looking, Ball, Ball, Strike looking, Foul, Ball, Foul, Foul, Encarnacion singled to deep left
M. Cabrera: Ball, Strike swinging, Foul, Cabrera singled to left, Encarnacion to second
Y. Gomes: Strike swinging, Ball, Gomes singled to left, Encarnacion to third, Cabrera to second
J. Kipnis: Ball, Kipnis reached on fielder's choice to first, Encarnacion scored, Cabrera to third, Gomes out at second
R. Davis: Ball, Kipnis to second on passed ball, Ball, Ball, Strike swinging, Ball, Davis walked
G. Allen: Strike swinging, Strike looking, Ball, Ball, Strike swinging, Allen struck out swinging

End of 6
Astros 0
Indians 2

Aussie Astro · « **Reply #51 on:** May 25, 2018, 08:15:20 pm »

Quote from: Knoxbanedoodle on May 25, 2018, 08:12:22 pm

DK showing some grit. Encarnacion’s single was the only well-struck ball.

I thought he could go the distance, but he must have throw about 30 so guess he's about done.

Knoxbanedoodle · « **Reply #52 on:** May 25, 2018, 08:16:44 pm »

I wonder if Marwin’s one of these guys who alternates good years with bad. If memory serves, he started to put it together in ‘15 and took a step back in ‘16 before unleashing last year’s shenanigans and thus far this year essing the bed.

Knoxbanedoodle · « **Reply #53 on:** May 25, 2018, 08:19:01 pm »

I really like this Stassi.

austro · « **Reply #54 on:** May 25, 2018, 08:20:53 pm »

Let's break Miller here.

Knoxbanedoodle · « **Reply #55 on:** May 25, 2018, 08:22:52 pm »

Am I correct that yesterday’s game was the first of the year in which we we won after trailing by more than one run?

austro · « **Reply #56 on:** May 25, 2018, 08:22:55 pm »

Fuck, Davis hit that ball hard, but to the wrong spot.

TerryPuhl21 · « **Reply #57 on:** May 25, 2018, 08:23:23 pm »

Tough luck for Davis. He smoked that ball.

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Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #58 on:** May 25, 2018, 08:24:37 pm »

Top 0f 7

C. Kluber Pitching:

M. Gonzalez: Strike looking, Foul, Strike swinging, Gonzalez struck out swinging
Y. Gurriel: Ball, Foul, Gurriel safe at first on 3rd baseman Ramirez fielding error
E. Gattis: Strike looking, Foul, Gattis singled to right, Gurriel to second
M. Stassi: Stassi singled to right, Gurriel to third, Gattis to second

Andrew Miller relieved Corey Kluber

J.D. Davis hit for Tony Kemp

J. Davis: Ball, Foul, Davis grounded into double play shortstop to second to first, Stassi out at second
Middle of the 7th
Astros 0
Indians 2

TerryPuhl21 · « **Reply #59 on:** May 25, 2018, 08:25:20 pm »

Quote from: Ty in Tampa on May 25, 2018, 06:28:22 pm

I realize it's a hard thing to do, analyzing. But it's easy to tell yourself, "Don't talk too much."

I miss Julia. I love me some Julia Morales!!

[emoji7]

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austro · « **Reply #60 on:** May 25, 2018, 08:27:34 pm »

Holy shit. Davis in left and Marwin in center? That can't be very reassuring for a pitcher.

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #61 on:** May 25, 2018, 08:28:45 pm »

I got to step out for a while.

Knoxbanedoodle · « **Reply #62 on:** May 25, 2018, 08:33:28 pm »

Quote from: TerryPuhl21 on May 25, 2018, 08:25:20 pm

I miss Julia. I love me some Julia Morales!!

[emoji7]

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Is she on vacation?

Knoxbanedoodle · « **Reply #63 on:** May 25, 2018, 08:35:23 pm »

I mean, she would find any excuse to miss the Cleveland trip, considering. Right?

TerryPuhl21 · « **Reply #64 on:** May 25, 2018, 08:38:51 pm »

Quote from: Knoxbanedoodle on May 25, 2018, 08:33:28 pm

Is she on vacation?

Covering the Rockets games I think.

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Knoxbanedoodle · « **Reply #65 on:** May 25, 2018, 08:39:18 pm »

Gonna need the middle infield to show up this inning.

TerryPuhl21 · « **Reply #66 on:** May 25, 2018, 08:40:42 pm »

Altuve been struggling a bit. Need him here!!

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TerryPuhl21 · « **Reply #67 on:** May 25, 2018, 08:41:21 pm »

Tuve!!!!!

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Knoxbanedoodle · « **Reply #68 on:** May 25, 2018, 08:42:12 pm »

There it is!

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #69 on:** May 25, 2018, 08:42:49 pm »

Jose Altuve!!!!!

Tom Servo · « **Reply #70 on:** May 25, 2018, 08:43:18 pm »

Nice hit by Altuve. He's been swinging it well tonight. And he gets Keuchel off the hook. good job.

Jacksonian · « **Reply #71 on:** May 25, 2018, 08:43:43 pm »

Bringing in Allen here shows you how little Francona believes in his bullpen.

Tom Servo · « **Reply #72 on:** May 25, 2018, 08:45:57 pm »

Nice bunt!!

TerryPuhl21 · « **Reply #73 on:** May 25, 2018, 08:46:09 pm »

Great job Marwin!!!!!

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Tom Servo · « **Reply #74 on:** May 25, 2018, 08:47:26 pm »

I love that Jose spit while he was running home. I don't know why that amuses me.

TerryPuhl21 · « **Reply #75 on:** May 25, 2018, 08:48:03 pm »

I want some insurance guys. Let’s keep it moving!!!!

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Knoxbanedoodle · « **Reply #76 on:** May 25, 2018, 08:49:16 pm »

Quote from: Tom Servo on May 25, 2018, 08:47:26 pm

I love that Jose spit while he was running home. I don't know why that amuses me.

No, it’s awesome.

I spit this morning walking into work at 5:30 under a partly cloudy sky and a kamikaze rain drop fell on my head at the very moment. It was hilarious.

WVastro · « **Reply #77 on:** May 25, 2018, 08:49:31 pm »

Quote from: Tom Servo on May 25, 2018, 08:47:26 pm

I love that Jose spit while he was running home. I don't know why that amuses me.

You have to jettison weight to obtain optimal speed.

Tom Servo · « **Reply #78 on:** May 25, 2018, 08:57:30 pm »

Damn! JD smoked it twice, with nothing to show.

Texifornia · « **Reply #79 on:** May 25, 2018, 08:57:42 pm »

Quote from: TerryPuhl21 on May 25, 2018, 08:48:03 pm

I want some insurance guys. Let’s keep it moving!!!!

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State Farm is there.

TerryPuhl21 · « **Reply #80 on:** May 25, 2018, 08:57:57 pm »

Damn JD! Keep your head up! Smoked the ball twice in a row!

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The Third Man · « **Reply #81 on:** May 25, 2018, 08:58:02 pm »

Hard luck, again, for Davis.

Tom Servo · « **Reply #82 on:** May 25, 2018, 09:00:17 pm »

Springer was robbed. Hopefully, it won't matter.

TerryPuhl21 · « **Reply #83 on:** May 25, 2018, 09:03:52 pm »

On a side note, Joe Musgrove made his first start tonight for the Pirates. Dude went 7 innings, 5 hits, no runs and struck out 7 for the win. He only threw 67 pitches in 7 innings. Congrats to you Joe!

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Tom Servo · « **Reply #84 on:** May 25, 2018, 09:05:59 pm »

Quote from: TerryPuhl21 on May 25, 2018, 09:03:52 pm

On a side note, Joe Musgrove made his first start tonight for the Pirates. Dude went 7 innings, 5 hits, no runs and struck out 7 for the win. He only threw 67 pitches in 7 innings. Congrats to you Joe!

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Good for him.

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #85 on:** May 25, 2018, 09:06:13 pm »

So no PBP and they score 4 runs...

Knoxbanedoodle · « **Reply #86 on:** May 25, 2018, 09:06:28 pm »

J.D. Davis has the head of a Lego man.

Tom Servo · « **Reply #87 on:** May 25, 2018, 09:06:45 pm »

Quote from: Sphinx Drummond on May 25, 2018, 09:06:13 pm

So no PBP and they score 4 runs...

I think we found the secret.

Texifornia · « **Reply #88 on:** May 25, 2018, 09:07:39 pm »

Quote from: Knoxbanedoodle on May 25, 2018, 09:06:28 pm

J.D. Davis has the head of a Lego man.

A very young one.

Aussie Astro · « **Reply #89 on:** May 25, 2018, 09:09:23 pm »

Quote from: TerryPuhl21 on May 25, 2018, 09:03:52 pm

On a side note, Joe Musgrove made his first start tonight for the Pirates. Dude went 7 innings, 5 hits, no runs and struck out 7 for the win. He only threw 67 pitches in 7 innings. Congrats to you Joe!

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He also got a single and scored from first, dudes got wheels.

The Third Man · « **Reply #90 on:** May 25, 2018, 09:14:48 pm »

I love Jose Altuve.

austro · « **Reply #91 on:** May 25, 2018, 09:15:46 pm »

It's going to really help if Altuve is coming out of his funk.

Tom Servo · « **Reply #92 on:** May 25, 2018, 09:16:20 pm »

Quote from: austro on May 25, 2018, 09:15:46 pm

It's going to really help if Altuve is coming out of his funk.

He's looked really good tonight.

Texifornia · « **Reply #93 on:** May 25, 2018, 09:19:59 pm »

The Chief Wahoo logo looks stupid.

Texifornia · « **Reply #94 on:** May 25, 2018, 09:23:42 pm »

Yuli singles to load the bases.

Cro Mag at the plate...

TerryPuhl21 · « **Reply #95 on:** May 25, 2018, 09:29:09 pm »

Nice hit Jake!

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austro · « **Reply #96 on:** May 25, 2018, 09:29:51 pm »

El Oso Blanco and Handsome Jake both deliver. Francona wondering what in the world is wrong with his bullpen.

Tom Servo · « **Reply #97 on:** May 25, 2018, 09:34:01 pm »

Springer Dinger!

TerryPuhl21 · « **Reply #98 on:** May 25, 2018, 09:34:09 pm »

Springer Dinger!!!!

With the folks in the house!!!

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Texifornia · « **Reply #99 on:** May 25, 2018, 09:35:38 pm »

He absolutely obliterated that pitch.

SoonerJim · « **Reply #100 on:** May 25, 2018, 09:37:51 pm »

Quote from: Texifornia on May 25, 2018, 09:35:38 pm

He absolutely obliterated that pitch.

And that, gentlemen, is vaunting.

Jacksonian · « **Reply #101 on:** May 25, 2018, 09:41:56 pm »

Looking a lot like last year. Wear down the starter then eat the bullpen.

chuck · « **Reply #102 on:** May 25, 2018, 09:52:09 pm »

Quote from: Aussie Astro on May 25, 2018, 07:40:01 pm

It sounds terrible, but odd combinations work sometimes... you would be surprised how many things go great with vegemite.

You know what, I WOULD be surprised at how many things go great with vegemite. The only thing I can think of offhand is cardiac arrest.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #103 on:** May 25, 2018, 10:03:18 pm »

Good win. Just needed to get to that Indians pen.

11-2 is the final

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #104 on:** May 25, 2018, 10:03:38 pm »

Quote from: chuck on May 25, 2018, 09:52:09 pm

You know what, I WOULD be surprised at how many things go great with vegemite. The only thing I can think of offhand is cardiac arrest.

I never tried it. Every time I mentioned it when I was there, I was told that I would hate it. Not one person encouraged me to try some out.

Knoxbanedoodle · « **Reply #105 on:** May 25, 2018, 10:10:28 pm »

Well, it’s at least two games now coming back from a multiple-run deficit. These wins will help cushion the blow a little when we invariably lose the year’s most anticipated game in a couple days, since we cannot and will never defeat Bauer.

chuck · « **Reply #106 on:** May 25, 2018, 11:01:49 pm »

Quote from: Sphinx Drummond on May 25, 2018, 10:03:38 pm

I never tried it. Every time I mentioned it when I was there, I was told that I would hate it. Not one person encouraged me to try some out.

Imagine making a sort of paste out of whatever solids remain from the process of brewing beer. Then imagine adding maybe three times that volume of salt. It's right around in that area.

Feel free to mix it with peanut butter and banana. If Elvis had known about this shit we'd never have seen him make it out of the 50's. Which, frankly, would have been a tremendous loss for Scientology.

Texifornia · « **Reply #107 on:** May 26, 2018, 12:35:50 am »

Quote from: Sphinx Drummond on May 25, 2018, 10:03:38 pm

I never tried it. Every time I mentioned it when I was there, I was told that I would hate it. Not one person encouraged me to try some out.

That was very good advice.

juliogotay · « **Reply #108 on:** May 26, 2018, 09:59:25 am »

Quote from: HudsonHawk on May 25, 2018, 06:29:52 pm

And I generally like what he has to say. He just says WAY too much.

I would think knowing when to not talk is the hardest part of being an analyst. Same as with sales.

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #109 on:** May 26, 2018, 11:24:33 am »

Quote from: juliogotay on May 26, 2018, 09:59:25 am

I would think knowing when to not talk is the hardest part of being an analyst. Same as with sales.

Studio analysts are like sprinters; there's a short time to get it all said. Color guys should be distance runners. Pacing is key.

(I like Stanton; he's one of the few notable sports alumni of my college alma mater)

JimR · « **Reply #110 on:** May 26, 2018, 12:37:20 pm »

Quote from: Astros Fan in Big D on May 26, 2018, 11:24:33 am

Studio analysts are like sprinters; there's a short time to get it all said. Color guys should be distance runners. Pacing is key.

(I like Stanton; he's one of the few notable sports alumni of my college alma mater)

I did radio color for a year with Mike Capps and the Express. I tried to get in a rythym with Mike so i’d Know when he wanted me to talk and so I would not step on him before he finished. One learns to make the point clearly and to be brief and succinct and to turn it back to the pbp guy. He would let me know when he wanted more or a conversation.

juliogotay · « **Reply #111 on:** May 26, 2018, 02:45:34 pm »

Quote from: JimR on May 26, 2018, 12:37:20 pm

I did radio color for a year with Mike Capps and the Express. I tried to get in a rythym with Mike so i’d Know when he wanted me to talk and so I would not step on him before he finished. One learns to make the point clearly and to be brief and succinct and to turn it back to the pbp guy. He would let me know when he wanted more or a conversation.

Is Capps working these days?

JimR · « **Reply #112 on:** May 26, 2018, 05:04:49 pm »

Quote from: juliogotay on May 26, 2018, 02:45:34 pm

Is Capps working these days?

Yep.