Author Topic: Astros at Rockies, July 24 2018 (Read 12785 times)

Astros Fan in Big D · « **on:** July 24, 2018, 08:56:44 pm »

Top 1

Springer reaches on E6
Bregman homers to left
Altuve puts a soft single into right
Yuli flies out to CF
Altuve gets picked off-- doesn't even attempt to get to the bag
Reddick flies out to right

Astros 2
Rockies 0
Mid 1

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #1 on:** July 24, 2018, 08:58:53 pm »

Bottom 1
Cole pitching

Blackmon strikes out swinging
Desmond caught looking
Arenado grounds out 3U

End 1
Astros 2
Rockies 0

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #2 on:** July 24, 2018, 09:06:45 pm »

Bottom 2

Gonzalez shoots one thru the right side for a single
Stassi flies out to the track in right
Kemp pops out to 3B
Cole Ks swinging

Mid 2
Astros 2
Rockies 0

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #3 on:** July 24, 2018, 09:14:52 pm »

Bottom 2

Gonzalez out 3-1
Story Ks swinging
Parra Ks swinging

End 2
Astros 2
Rockies 0

chuck · « **Reply #4 on:** July 24, 2018, 09:15:42 pm »

How many offspeed pitches has Cole thrown? One? Two?

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #5 on:** July 24, 2018, 09:20:04 pm »

Quote from: chuck on July 24, 2018, 09:15:42 pm

How many offspeed pitches has Cole thrown? One? Two?

He is relying on #1 for sure.

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #6 on:** July 24, 2018, 09:22:10 pm »

Top 3

Springer grounds out 6-3
Bregman walks
Altuve gidp, 6-4-3

Mid 3
Astros 2
Rockies 0

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #7 on:** July 24, 2018, 09:22:30 pm »

Well that's familiar.

Snuffy · « **Reply #8 on:** July 24, 2018, 09:24:48 pm »

While Kemp was batting in the top of the 2nd, one of the Rockies announcers observed that the Astros are 17-4 w/ Kemp starting in LF.

Another interesting - possibly Kemp-related stat - would be the significant improvement of Gattis's stats since Kemp's call up. Those were highlighted by opposing announcers a week or so ago.

Texifornia · « **Reply #9 on:** July 24, 2018, 09:25:14 pm »

Anderson wanted no part of Bregman. GIDP finishes that off quickly, though.

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #10 on:** July 24, 2018, 09:29:16 pm »

There's the first slider of the night.

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #11 on:** July 24, 2018, 09:31:23 pm »

Bottom 3

Hampson walks
Ianetta Ks swinging (3 pitches)
Anderson 0-1, bunts foul to go 0-2, pulls a butcher boy* and gidp 6-3

End 3
Astros 2
Rockies 0

* anyone not watching the broadcast heard this term before?

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #12 on:** July 24, 2018, 09:33:02 pm »

Very nice play by Marwin.

MRaup · « **Reply #13 on:** July 24, 2018, 09:38:39 pm »

Quote from: Astros Fan in Big D on July 24, 2018, 09:31:23 pm

Bottom 3

Hampson walks
Ianetta Ks swinging (3 pitches)
Anderson 0-1, bunts foul to go 0-2, pulls a butcher boy* and gidp 6-3

End 3
Astros 2
Rockies 0

* anyone not watching the broadcast heard this term before?

I have.

Knoxbanedoodle · « **Reply #14 on:** July 24, 2018, 09:38:53 pm »

I heard earlier on the Indians broadcast that a Cleveland home improvement firm has a thing going where if the Indians win 16-games in a row after August 1st whatever project you hire them for is free, and I thought, That can’t be THAT much more likely than the Astros winnning the Series again, can it? I wonder what the numbers show.

Texifornia · « **Reply #15 on:** July 24, 2018, 09:39:22 pm »

That's two runners picked off first.

MRaup · « **Reply #16 on:** July 24, 2018, 09:40:10 pm »

Holy fuck, Reddick got picked off on a horrendous balk. How the fuck is that leg twitch mid step not considered deceiving therm dinner?

chuck · « **Reply #17 on:** July 24, 2018, 09:41:09 pm »

I do not share Hudson's enthusiasm for having Astros picked off on the bases.

This is the year 2018. Just stand there you fucking flea and let some great big cocksucker hit the ball out the goddamn ballpark.

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #18 on:** July 24, 2018, 09:41:13 pm »

Top 4

Yuli F8
Reddick takes ball 5 for a walk
Gonzalez 2-1, Reddick picked off first, walks
Stassi lives one off Anderson who recovers, out 1-3

Mid 4
Astros 2
Rockies 0

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #19 on:** July 24, 2018, 09:42:02 pm »

We need an in game scouting report addendum on Anderson's move to first.

jbm · « **Reply #20 on:** July 24, 2018, 09:44:26 pm »

Quote from: Astros Fan in Big D on July 24, 2018, 09:42:02 pm

We need an in game scouting report addendum on Anderson's move to first.

Chuck provided it

MRaup · « **Reply #21 on:** July 24, 2018, 09:44:48 pm »

I just got home about 10 minutes ago, so I missed Altuve's pickoff, but Reddick's was 100 percent a balk.

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #22 on:** July 24, 2018, 09:46:09 pm »

Quote from: MRaup on July 24, 2018, 09:44:48 pm

I just got home about 10 minutes ago, so I missed Altuve's pickoff, but Reddick's was 100 percent a balk.

Altuve didn't even move. 1B walked over to tag him.

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #23 on:** July 24, 2018, 09:53:11 pm »

Bottom 4

Blackmon grounds out 3U
Desmond singles up the middle
Arenado out 4-3, Desmond running on the pitch goes to 2nd
Gonzalez takes a ball, passed ball gets Desmond to 3rd, Ks swinging on heat

End 4
Astros 2
Rockies 0

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #24 on:** July 24, 2018, 09:54:46 pm »

https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/yankees-reportedly-agree-to-zach-britton-trade-sending-three-prospects-to-orioles/

chuck · « **Reply #25 on:** July 24, 2018, 09:55:08 pm »

I considered a deceiving therm dinner once but ultimately decided against the Randall's deli sushi.

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #26 on:** July 24, 2018, 09:59:33 pm »

Top 5

Kemp out 4-3
Cole Ks looking
Springer continues to test the SS, out 6-3

Mid 5
Astros 2
Rockies 0

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #27 on:** July 24, 2018, 10:00:20 pm »

On the bright side: nobody picked off, and no gidp in the 5th.

JimR · « **Reply #28 on:** July 24, 2018, 10:01:36 pm »

Quote from: MRaup on July 24, 2018, 09:38:39 pm

I have.

I have

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #29 on:** July 24, 2018, 10:03:10 pm »

Quote from: JimR on July 24, 2018, 10:01:36 pm

I have

They're doing 'baseball terms' on the broadcast and covered butcher boy. An inning later, Anderson did it.

JimR · « **Reply #30 on:** July 24, 2018, 10:05:17 pm »

Quote from: Astros Fan in Big D on July 24, 2018, 09:54:46 pm

https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/yankees-reportedly-agree-to-zach-britton-trade-sending-three-prospects-to-orioles/

Fuck the Yankees. Os too.

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #31 on:** July 24, 2018, 10:07:27 pm »

Bottom 5

Story Ks swinging
Parra Ks swinging
Hampson F8

End 5
Astros 2
Rockies 0

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #32 on:** July 24, 2018, 10:08:25 pm »

Quote from: JimR on July 24, 2018, 10:05:17 pm

Fuck the Yankees. Os too.

FTY

TerryPuhl21 · « **Reply #33 on:** July 24, 2018, 10:08:54 pm »

I know this will be heresy to some on here, and it would have been for me too years ago, but now I fucking hate watching pitchers hit. It pisses me off to even see a pitcher with a bat in his hands. I guess I’ve converted since the Astros moved to the AL. As far as I’m concerned, the DH in the NL can’t come soon enough.

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MRaup · « **Reply #34 on:** July 24, 2018, 10:13:18 pm »

Quote from: TerryPuhl21 on July 24, 2018, 10:08:54 pm

I know this will be heresy to some on here, and it would have been for me too years ago, but now I fucking hate watching pitchers hit. It pisses me off to even see a pitcher with a bat in his hands. I guess I’ve converted since the Astros moved to the AL. As far as I’m concerned, the DH in the NL can’t come soon enough.

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Gross.

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #35 on:** July 24, 2018, 10:13:43 pm »

Top 6

Bregman F8
Altuve Ks looking
Gurriel F9 (foul)

Mid 6
Astros 2
Rockies 0

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #36 on:** July 24, 2018, 10:15:10 pm »

Quote from: MRaup on July 24, 2018, 10:13:18 pm

Gross.

I certainly don't like watching Astros pitchers hit.

If the other team wants to, however . . .

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #37 on:** July 24, 2018, 10:21:42 pm »

Bottom 6

Ianetta fouls out to 3B
Anderson goes 3-0, 3-1, 3-2, Ks looking
Blackmon doubles off the wall in right
Desmond lines out to RF

End 6
Astros 2
Rockies 0

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #38 on:** July 24, 2018, 10:28:28 pm »

Top 7

Reddick out 3-1 on a nice play by Desmond
Gonzalez out 6-3
Stassi Ks looking

Mid 7
Astros 2
Rockies 0

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #39 on:** July 24, 2018, 10:29:44 pm »

Generous strike 3 call there.

Cole gets the meat of the lineup here.

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #40 on:** July 24, 2018, 10:36:06 pm »

Back 2 back doubles, it's 2-1.

3 doubles in last 4 hitters faced.

austro · « **Reply #41 on:** July 24, 2018, 10:39:00 pm »

Fuck. Get him, he's done.

TerryPuhl21 · « **Reply #42 on:** July 24, 2018, 10:39:41 pm »

Well that went south in a hurry....

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Knoxbanedoodle · « **Reply #43 on:** July 24, 2018, 10:40:42 pm »

Quote from: Astros Fan in Big D on July 24, 2018, 10:29:44 pm

Cole gets the meat of the lineup here.

Other way around.

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #44 on:** July 24, 2018, 10:41:56 pm »

Quote from: TerryPuhl21 on July 24, 2018, 10:39:41 pm

Well that went south in a hurry....

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Yep. Pretty good lineup over there.

Really wish our bats were more active last few innings.

BudGirl · « **Reply #45 on:** July 24, 2018, 10:43:32 pm »

Am I the only one tired of eschenfelder?

And McHugh is a sexy best.

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #46 on:** July 24, 2018, 10:43:46 pm »

Bottom 7

Arenado doubles to RCF
Gonzalez doubles to RCF, Arenado scores
Story lines out sharply to RF
Parra singles to RCF, Gonzalez scores
McHugh relieves Cole.
Hampson flies out to CF, Parra was running and gets doubled off first (8-3)
End 7
Astros 2
Rockies 2

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #47 on:** July 24, 2018, 10:44:18 pm »

Quote from: BudGirl on July 24, 2018, 10:43:32 pm

Am I the only one tired of eschenfelder?

And McHugh is a sexy best.

No.

And if you say so.

chuck · « **Reply #48 on:** July 24, 2018, 10:47:04 pm »

Quote from: BudGirl on July 24, 2018, 10:43:32 pm

Am I the only one tired of eschenfelder?

Listening to the radio guys. Almost blissfully.

chuck · « **Reply #49 on:** July 24, 2018, 10:48:06 pm »

I love McHugh, by the way. Maybe not like BG, but I am very pro-McHugh.

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #50 on:** July 24, 2018, 10:51:52 pm »

Top 8

Kemp out 4-3
Gattis announced, Anderson relieved by RHP Ottavino
Gattis down 0-2, Ks swinging
Springer Ks swinging

Mid 8
Astros 2
Rockies 2

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #51 on:** July 24, 2018, 10:52:47 pm »

2 of the Astros 3 hits were in the first inning.

BudGirl · « **Reply #52 on:** July 24, 2018, 10:54:22 pm »

It would be great if Blum just hit eschenfelder and put me out of my misery.

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #53 on:** July 24, 2018, 10:54:30 pm »

And the 3rd hit was Marwin leading off the second.

BudGirl · « **Reply #54 on:** July 24, 2018, 10:55:20 pm »

Quote from: chuck on July 24, 2018, 10:48:06 pm

I love McHugh, by the way. Maybe not like BG, but I am very pro-McHugh.

0.96 is sexy.

chuck · « **Reply #55 on:** July 24, 2018, 10:57:53 pm »

Quote from: BudGirl on July 24, 2018, 10:55:20 pm

0.96 is sexy.

Nothing sexier than a ~0.0073 wDgar+/-.

I know you've said it for years.

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #56 on:** July 24, 2018, 11:04:39 pm »

Bottom 8

Smith pitching

Iannetta hit on a 1-2 pitch, Cuevas PR
Tapia PH, can't get a bunt fair, Ks swinging
Blackmon Ks swinging
Desmond lines sharply to Yuli, deflected, Cuevas to 3rd, Desmond safe at 1st (E3)
Arenado down 0-2, 1-2, pops out F4 (foul)

End 8
Astros 2
Rockies 2

austro · « **Reply #57 on:** July 24, 2018, 11:04:58 pm »

Smith's ball was really moving tonight.

BudGirl · « **Reply #58 on:** July 24, 2018, 11:05:51 pm »

Quote from: chuck on July 24, 2018, 10:57:53 pm

Nothing sexier than a ~0.0073 wDgar+/-.

I know you've said it for years.

The sexiest of all is 201gdip though.

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #59 on:** July 24, 2018, 11:06:08 pm »

Smith looked good after plunking Iannetta.

Now maybe the bats will wake up.

austro · « **Reply #60 on:** July 24, 2018, 11:08:53 pm »

Quote from: Astros Fan in Big D on July 24, 2018, 11:06:08 pm

Now maybe the bats will wake up.

And maybe my hair will grow back.

TerryPuhl21 · « **Reply #61 on:** July 24, 2018, 11:10:37 pm »

Well that top of the 9th sucked!

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Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #62 on:** July 24, 2018, 11:10:48 pm »

Top 9

Davis (RHP) pitching, Walters catching

Bregman 6-3
Altuve 6-3
Gurriel F9

Mid 9
Astros 2
Rockies 2

MRaup · « **Reply #63 on:** July 24, 2018, 11:11:19 pm »

Altuve is swinging the bat more like Tim Bogar than the reigning MVP currently.

austro · « **Reply #64 on:** July 24, 2018, 11:13:26 pm »

Quote from: MRaup on July 24, 2018, 11:11:19 pm

Altuve is swinging the bat more like Tim Bogar than the reigning MVP currently.

It's the traditional end-of-July/beginning-of-August Astro slowdown.

BudGirl · « **Reply #65 on:** July 24, 2018, 11:15:20 pm »

Quote from: austro on July 24, 2018, 11:08:53 pm

And maybe my hair will grow back.

You could always get a hair transplant but beware of GVH.

TerryPuhl21 · « **Reply #66 on:** July 24, 2018, 11:20:08 pm »

Great job by Hector! Now if the bats will make an appearance.

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Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #67 on:** July 24, 2018, 11:20:13 pm »

Bottom 9

Rondón on the bump

Gonzalez out 3-1
Story pops a 3-1 pitch out to Bregman near the mound
Parra 0-2, gets to 2-2, Ks swinging

End 9
Astros 2
Rockies 2

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #68 on:** July 24, 2018, 11:20:52 pm »

Quote from: TerryPuhl21 on July 24, 2018, 11:20:08 pm

Great job by Hector! Now if the bats will make an appearance.

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That didn't work when I tried it last inning.

BudGirl · « **Reply #69 on:** July 24, 2018, 11:23:11 pm »

I expect eschenfelder to jinx them somehow.

TerryPuhl21 · « **Reply #70 on:** July 24, 2018, 11:23:22 pm »

WOW!!!! Can’t believe that by Blackmon.

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TerryPuhl21 · « **Reply #71 on:** July 24, 2018, 11:25:39 pm »

That was dumb as shit with the infield playing in....

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BudGirl · « **Reply #72 on:** July 24, 2018, 11:26:20 pm »

Why not go for a fly ball to the of?

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #73 on:** July 24, 2018, 11:26:32 pm »

Quote from: TerryPuhl21 on July 24, 2018, 11:25:39 pm

That was dumb as shit.....

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No outs.

That's a terrible decision.

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #74 on:** July 24, 2018, 11:28:15 pm »

Quote from: BudGirl on July 24, 2018, 11:26:20 pm

Why not go for a fly ball to the of?

Anything besides hunting foul with 2 strikes.

Somebody got too cute.

BudGirl · « **Reply #75 on:** July 24, 2018, 11:29:09 pm »

I knew stassi was going to walk. At least Kemp has speed.

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #76 on:** July 24, 2018, 11:29:43 pm »

Now the safety squeeze makes sense.

Jacksonian · « **Reply #77 on:** July 24, 2018, 11:30:34 pm »

Quote from: Astros Fan in Big D on July 24, 2018, 11:28:15 pm

Anything besides hunting foul with 2 strikes.

Somebody got too cute.

Yeah he should have watched the ball not the birds. Or maybe he thought he’d have an easier time hitting them than the pitch.

TerryPuhl21 · « **Reply #78 on:** July 24, 2018, 11:30:45 pm »

Tony Kemp baby!! He can handle the bat.

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BudGirl · « **Reply #79 on:** July 24, 2018, 11:30:57 pm »

Kemp is looking better and better. He's just doing what he needs to be successful.

Texifornia · « **Reply #80 on:** July 24, 2018, 11:31:03 pm »

TK!!!!!

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #81 on:** July 24, 2018, 11:31:24 pm »

TerryPuhl21 · « **Reply #82 on:** July 24, 2018, 11:31:34 pm »

Tucker!!!!!

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BudGirl · « **Reply #83 on:** July 24, 2018, 11:31:55 pm »

Ted says FU to Jim. 😃

Texifornia · « **Reply #84 on:** July 24, 2018, 11:32:05 pm »

Quote from: Texifornia on July 24, 2018, 11:31:03 pm

TK!!!!!

KT!!!!

astrojo · « **Reply #85 on:** July 24, 2018, 11:32:28 pm »

Kemp and Ted getting it done!

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #86 on:** July 24, 2018, 11:32:48 pm »

Ted Talk!

BudGirl · « **Reply #87 on:** July 24, 2018, 11:34:13 pm »

Wow. Astros score every nine innings.

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #88 on:** July 24, 2018, 11:35:00 pm »

Springer Dinger!

(that fan was leaning way over)

astrojo · « **Reply #89 on:** July 24, 2018, 11:35:03 pm »

Springer Dinger #17

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #90 on:** July 24, 2018, 11:46:31 pm »

Top 10

Davis remains in the game

Reddick singles to CF, advances to 3rd on a 2 base error by Blackmon
Gonzalez shows bunt takes a strike, shows again and takes a ball, swings/misses 1-2, bunts foul/out
Stassi walks
Kemp singles to CF, Reddick scores, Stassi to 2nd
Tucker triples to the track in RCF, Stassi scores, Kemp Scores
Springer Dinger to LF
Almonte relieves Wade
Bregman doubles to the gap in LCF
Altuve battles to a full count, singles on a ball scorched up the middle, kept on the infield by 2B, Bregman to 3rd
Gurriel singles up the middle, Bregman scores, Altuve to 2nd
Reddick gidp

Mid 10
Astros 8
Rockies 2

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #91 on:** July 24, 2018, 11:48:42 pm »

Huge, huge, huge hit by Kemp to ignite that inning.

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #92 on:** July 24, 2018, 11:53:48 pm »

Bottom 10

Peacock pitching

Hampson singles softly past SS
Murphy (PH) Ks swinging
Walters gidp 6-4-3

FINAL/10
Astros 8
Rockies 2

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #93 on:** July 24, 2018, 11:56:13 pm »

To quote Blummer:
"That escalated quickly."

Good outing from Cole.

And better late than never from the bats.

I was prepared to be very bitter after they tied it.

chuck · « **Reply #94 on:** July 25, 2018, 12:03:06 am »

I like Blackmon as a player but he is very obviously an idiot.

Snuffy · « **Reply #95 on:** July 25, 2018, 08:47:15 am »

Great hearing "M-V-P" chants from the Astros fans in crowd during Altuve's last AB.

Knoxbanedoodle · « **Reply #96 on:** July 25, 2018, 09:04:07 am »

Quote from: Snuffy on July 25, 2018, 08:47:15 am

Great hearing "M-V-P" chants from the Astros fans in crowd during Altuve's last AB.

That always makes me feel awkward. I hate it when visiting fans get up to that shit.

JimR · « **Reply #97 on:** July 25, 2018, 10:17:42 am »

Quote from: Astros Fan in Big D on July 24, 2018, 11:35:00 pm

Springer Dinger!

(that fan was leaning way over)

He caught it well above the fence.

If Tucker gets going, one problem sort of solved, but he takes ABs from Kemp.

jbm · « **Reply #98 on:** July 25, 2018, 10:24:47 am »

He and Kemp would also be taking bats from Gattis. At the moment, that is a good thing.

Snuffy · « **Reply #99 on:** July 25, 2018, 05:10:48 pm »

Quote from: Knoxbanedoodle on July 25, 2018, 09:04:07 am

That (chants from opposing fans) always makes me feel awkward. I hate it when visiting fans get up to that shit.

Another pov: While living in Ft. Lauderdale, I attended a Cubs-Marlins game w/ my nephew who is a rabid Cubs fan from Mississipppi. As the cubbies trailed around the 7th inning, a whisper of a chant started way down the 3B line. By the time it reached us, it was stronger,

"Let's go, Cubs!".

Apparently the cubbies heard it also, as they won the game - just like last night - with a late rally.

That happened well over a decade ago, but I marveled at the intensity and was jealous of the reach of Cubs fever. I still marvel at it, and never dreamed I would see it in opposing stadiums for the Astros, like last night.....