Author Topic: Astros@Brewers - 4/22 (Read 10413 times)

remy · « **on:** April 22, 2007, 12:18:28 pm »

NO.    HOUSTON    MILWAUKEE
1.    C. Burke, CF    R. Weeks, 2B
2.    M. Loretta, 2B    J. Hardy, SS
3.    L. Berkman, 1B    P. Fielder, 1B
4.    C. Lee, LF    B. Hall, CF
5.    L. Scott, RF    J. Estrada, C
6.    M. Ensberg, 3B    G. Jenkins, LF
7.    A. Everett, SS    G. Gross, RF
8.    B. Ausmus, C    C. Counsell, 3B
9.    R. Oswalt, P    D. Bush, P

Alkie · « **Reply #1 on:** April 22, 2007, 12:35:10 pm »

Oooh, Burke in center AND leading off.

Amy · « **Reply #2 on:** April 22, 2007, 01:11:49 pm »

I swear the Twinkie is killing me!! I know he's going to hit, but come on already!

remy · « **Reply #3 on:** April 22, 2007, 01:12:10 pm »

Lance has gotta be frustrated as hell with how things are going for him.

Amy · « **Reply #4 on:** April 22, 2007, 01:13:08 pm »

Holy crap, you've got to be kidding me!

Bench · « **Reply #5 on:** April 22, 2007, 01:13:13 pm »

Their converted centerfielder might be as raw as ours, but he is one hell of an athelete.

Anit · « **Reply #6 on:** April 22, 2007, 01:17:48 pm »

good lord, i thought hardy was gonna have another one there

Alkie · « **Reply #7 on:** April 22, 2007, 01:28:05 pm »

Only 24 outs to go for a PERFECT GAME.

ValpoCory · « **Reply #8 on:** April 22, 2007, 01:29:35 pm »

Oswalt has started with first-pitch balls on all 4 batters. Not a good sign.

Alkie · « **Reply #9 on:** April 22, 2007, 01:29:46 pm »

Dammit! Jinxed it again.

Bench · « **Reply #10 on:** April 22, 2007, 01:32:36 pm »

Quote from: Alkie on April 22, 2007, 01:29:46 pm

Dammit! Jinxed it again.

You're sending a lot of mixed signals.

Bench · « **Reply #11 on:** April 22, 2007, 01:33:07 pm »

So... did Burke look as bad as I imagined he looked?

Alkie · « **Reply #12 on:** April 22, 2007, 01:35:28 pm »

Quote from: Bench on April 22, 2007, 01:32:36 pm

You're sending a lot of mixed signals.

I like to keep ze women guessing.

Alkie · « **Reply #13 on:** April 22, 2007, 01:36:54 pm »

Quote from: Bench on April 22, 2007, 01:33:07 pm

So... did Burke look as bad as I imagined he looked?

Jenkins' hit was a blast. No one would have gotten that one.

JSAstrosFan · « **Reply #14 on:** April 22, 2007, 01:37:49 pm »

Hey, Gameday is wrong. Counsell's stance isn't like that!

Alkie · « **Reply #15 on:** April 22, 2007, 01:38:18 pm »

Well, that's cool. Only need 2 runs to win today.

mihoba · « **Reply #16 on:** April 22, 2007, 01:40:52 pm »

Time to slam this bush.

Alkie · « **Reply #17 on:** April 22, 2007, 01:47:19 pm »

Quote from: mihoba on April 22, 2007, 01:40:52 pm

Time to slam this bush.

Oh, come on man.

It's time to shave this bush.

remy · « **Reply #18 on:** April 22, 2007, 01:48:17 pm »

So far this bush is chewing us the hell up (and that goes back to last season, too).

Alkie · « **Reply #19 on:** April 22, 2007, 01:49:23 pm »

After that last start Roy had on short rest, he now has 4 career starts on 3 days rest.

3-1, 2.73.

Four. Man. Rotation.

JimR · « **Reply #20 on:** April 22, 2007, 01:53:32 pm »

Quote from: Alkie on April 22, 2007, 01:49:23 pm

After that last start Roy had on short rest, he now has 4 career starts on 3 days rest.

3-1, 2.73.

Four. Man. Rotation.

only if there are 4 Roys.
bad. idea.

Alkie · « **Reply #21 on:** April 22, 2007, 01:59:33 pm »

Consistant?

Roy Oswalt Career ERA:

Overall             3.05
1st Half of Season  3.05
2nd Half of Season  3.04
In April            3.00
As a starter        3.06
Against AL Teams    3.03
Day games           3.04
Night games         3.05
On grass            3.03

TheWizard · « **Reply #22 on:** April 22, 2007, 02:00:24 pm »

Quote from: Alkie on April 22, 2007, 01:59:33 pm

Consistant?

Roy Oswalt Career ERA:

Overall             3.05
1st Half of Season  3.05
2nd Half of Season  3.04
In April            3.00
As a starter        3.06
Against AL Teams    3.03
Day games           3.04
Night games         3.05
On grass            3.03

You got the splits on Roy when he is pitching the day of a full moon?

Alkie · « **Reply #23 on:** April 22, 2007, 02:00:53 pm »

Quote from: TheWizard44 on April 22, 2007, 02:00:24 pm

You got the splits on Roy when he is pitching the day of a full moon?

.700 winning percentage, 3.05 ERA.

Alkie · « **Reply #24 on:** April 22, 2007, 02:01:39 pm »

but......he already HAD an inning where he gave up a run! What's going on here?

Alkie · « **Reply #25 on:** April 22, 2007, 02:04:01 pm »

Quote from: Jim R on April 22, 2007, 01:53:32 pm

only if there are 4 Roys.
bad. idea.

No sir. You answered your own unasked question.

What we need is four Roys and a four. Man. Rotation.

JaneDoe · « **Reply #26 on:** April 22, 2007, 02:05:06 pm »

Quote from: Alkie on April 22, 2007, 02:04:01 pm

No sir. You answered your own unasked question.

What we need is four Roys and a four. Man. Rotation.

We need a lefty Roy.

Alkie · « **Reply #27 on:** April 22, 2007, 02:06:38 pm »

Quote from: JaneDoe on April 22, 2007, 02:05:06 pm

We need a lefty Roy.

Certainly the South must be full of short rednecks who have electricuted themselves on their trucks. How hard could it be to find the next one?

Phil_in_CS · « **Reply #28 on:** April 22, 2007, 02:08:34 pm »

Quote from: Alkie on April 22, 2007, 02:06:38 pm

Certainly the South must be full of short rednecks who have electricuted themselves on their trucks. How hard could it be to find the next one?

Short rednecks is no problem, even if you limited to those who 'electricuted' themselves. But ones that can pitch like Roy are somewhat less common

austro · « **Reply #29 on:** April 22, 2007, 02:09:00 pm »

Could I bother somebody for a score?

Alkie · « **Reply #30 on:** April 22, 2007, 02:09:03 pm »

Quote from: Phil_in_CS on April 22, 2007, 02:08:34 pm

Short rednecks is no problem, even if you limited to those who 'electricuted' themselves. But ones that can pitch like Roy are somewhat less common

Oh.

Alkie · « **Reply #31 on:** April 22, 2007, 02:09:24 pm »

Quote from: austro on April 22, 2007, 02:09:00 pm

Could I bother somebody for a score?

Score? 41-38.

Of our game? 2-0 Brewers.

austro · « **Reply #32 on:** April 22, 2007, 02:10:20 pm »

Thanks. I'm reduced to watching the Cubbies and the Cards.

MRaup · « **Reply #33 on:** April 22, 2007, 02:10:44 pm »

Quote from: Alkie on April 22, 2007, 02:09:24 pm

Score? 41-38.

Well chosen.

Alkie · « **Reply #34 on:** April 22, 2007, 02:11:15 pm »

Yeah, I was just asking last night...doesn't it seem like there've been an awful lot of Ch51 games so far this season?

Alkie · « **Reply #35 on:** April 22, 2007, 02:11:49 pm »

Quote from: MRaup on April 22, 2007, 02:10:44 pm

Well chosen.

It was actually the first one that came to mind. I posted it before I realized what my brain had done.

Bench · « **Reply #36 on:** April 22, 2007, 02:13:46 pm »

Quote from: Alkie on April 22, 2007, 02:11:15 pm

Yeah, I was just asking last night...doesn't it seem like there've been an awful lot of Ch51 games so far this season?

An obscene amount this month. 7 in April, as opposed to 4 in May.

It's the back to back ones that kill me. At least I'll be back in Houston for September, which also features 7 KNWS games.

JimR · « **Reply #37 on:** April 22, 2007, 02:14:00 pm »

so, this Game Zone was was a place where someone watching the game would describe what is happening to those who cannot watch. WTF happened to it?

we got all those Ch. 51 games last year on 77 or 23. not this year.

mihoba · « **Reply #38 on:** April 22, 2007, 02:14:46 pm »

Quote from: austro on April 22, 2007, 02:10:20 pm

Thanks. I'm reduced to watching the Cubbies and the Cards.

The Braves and Mets are on TBS. Okay that may be worse. Both choices suck.

mihoba · « **Reply #39 on:** April 22, 2007, 02:15:39 pm »

Quote from: Jim R on April 22, 2007, 02:14:00 pm

so, this Game Zone was was a place where someone watching the game would describe what is happening to those who cannot watch. WTF happened to it?

we got all those Ch. 51 games last year on 77 or 23. not this year.

No TV for me = no play by play

JimR · « **Reply #40 on:** April 22, 2007, 02:16:18 pm »

Quote from: Alkie on April 22, 2007, 02:04:01 pm

No sir. You answered your own unasked question.

What we need is four Roys and a four. Man. Rotation.

ok, i'm on board with this--two lefties and two righties.

Bench · « **Reply #41 on:** April 22, 2007, 02:17:34 pm »

What's fantastically obnoxious is there actually is a blank channel here in Beaumont, channel 15, which picks up baseball games that aren't picked up by FSN.

Of course, they are Rangers games. In Beaumont. Right now, I can watch the Rangers against the A's on this mystery channel, which broadcasts a mere 90 miles from MMPUS. It was the same last night.

Alkie · « **Reply #42 on:** April 22, 2007, 02:19:29 pm »

A DAY AT THE BALLPARK
or
The Sunday Day Game

by Alkie

It was Sunday, a day game after a night game and the Astros were playing. "Agiiiiiiiin?" asked Craig Biggio. "No, son, you're sitting." "Agiiiiiiiiin?" "Yes."

The Astros had <some pitcher> going against <some lesser pitcher> and were favored.

The Astros bats slept late. <Some pitcher> threw perfectly well, but <lesser pitcher> made the Astros look like Florence Henderson at a Damprid Party - unnecessary, unwelcome, and unnecessary.

After 4, the Astros were down 2-0 and had barely had anyone on base.

Nothing else happened the rest of the game. You don't need PBP.

THE END.

JaneDoe · « **Reply #43 on:** April 22, 2007, 02:24:04 pm »

So how many runs have we scored in the games Roy has started this year?

Alkie · « **Reply #44 on:** April 22, 2007, 02:24:13 pm »

You guys that don't have the TV broadcast today are missing fuck-all. You'd think it was a 30-run game with what we're having to listen to Brownie and JD talk about.

JimR · « **Reply #45 on:** April 22, 2007, 02:24:28 pm »

speaking of 4 man rotations, whick Sir Alkie was, i read in some history of the Astros that Phil Niekro vetoed a trade to Houston in 1979. if he had accepted it, the rotation in 1980 would have been Richard, J. Niekro, Ryan and P. Niekro.

talk about messing with hitters' heads....

Alkie · « **Reply #46 on:** April 22, 2007, 02:24:59 pm »

Quote from: JaneDoe on April 22, 2007, 02:24:04 pm

So how many runs have we scored in the games Roy has started this year?

A lot, actually. 22 in 4 starts (before today).

JimR · « **Reply #47 on:** April 22, 2007, 02:25:19 pm »

Quote from: JaneDoe on April 22, 2007, 02:24:04 pm

So how many runs have we scored in the games Roy has started this year?

do NOT start that.

Bench · « **Reply #48 on:** April 22, 2007, 02:25:19 pm »

Quote from: Alkie on April 22, 2007, 02:24:13 pm

You guys that don't have the TV broadcast today are missing fuck-all. You'd think it was a 30-run game with what we're having to listen to Brownie and JD talk about.

It feels that way listening to it. I was shocked it was the FIFTH inning which just ended. It sounds like the Astros are on the receiving end of a 20K perfect game.

Alkie · « **Reply #49 on:** April 22, 2007, 02:25:35 pm »

Quote from: Jim R on April 22, 2007, 02:24:28 pm

the rotation in 1980 would have been Richard, J. Niekro, Ryan and P. Niekro.

I just had an orgasm.

JimR · « **Reply #50 on:** April 22, 2007, 02:26:20 pm »

Quote from: Alkie on April 22, 2007, 02:25:35 pm

I just had an orgasm.

your first?

Alkie · « **Reply #51 on:** April 22, 2007, 02:27:00 pm »

Quote from: Jim R on April 22, 2007, 02:26:20 pm

your first?

I can honestly say it's the first time you've made me have one, yes.

Alkie · « **Reply #52 on:** April 22, 2007, 02:28:50 pm »

Reading the last 4 minutes of the GZ has convinced me to go clean myself with fire.

Back in a few.

mihoba · « **Reply #53 on:** April 22, 2007, 02:28:52 pm »

Gas, knuckleball, gas, knuckleball.

Why is there hardly any lefty knuckleballers? Wilbur Wood was one... hmmm.

Bench · « **Reply #54 on:** April 22, 2007, 02:29:11 pm »

What was that? An eight pitch inning for Bush? He is simply cruising.

Alkie · « **Reply #55 on:** April 22, 2007, 02:29:52 pm »

Quote from: mihoba on April 22, 2007, 02:28:52 pm

Gas, knuckleball, gas, knuckleball.

Why is there hardly any lefty knuckleballers? Wilbur Wood was one... hmmm.

Because lefties don't need gimmick pitches. Left handed? Does the ball roughly go "forward" when you throw it? Sign here.

JimR · « **Reply #56 on:** April 22, 2007, 02:31:13 pm »

Quote from: Alkie on April 22, 2007, 02:29:52 pm

Because lefties don't need gimmick pitches. Left handed? Does the ball roughly go "forward" when you throw it? Sign here.

forward but not straight.

Bench · « **Reply #57 on:** April 22, 2007, 02:32:03 pm »

"The Astros have been utterly incapable of getting wood on Bush today."

-- Brett or Dave.

Alkie · « **Reply #58 on:** April 22, 2007, 02:32:12 pm »

Now, and I think we can all agree, Biggio probably doesn't make that play.

Bench · « **Reply #59 on:** April 22, 2007, 02:33:42 pm »

Quote from: Alkie on April 22, 2007, 02:32:12 pm

Now, and I think we can all agree, Biggio probably doesn't make that play.

Loretta is a fantastic second baseman. I'm looking forward to watching him play more.

mihoba · « **Reply #60 on:** April 22, 2007, 02:35:28 pm »

Quote from: Alkie on April 22, 2007, 02:32:12 pm

Now, and I think we can all agree, Biggio probably doesn't make that play.

Thanks for that great description.

Alkie · « **Reply #61 on:** April 22, 2007, 02:35:58 pm »

Quote from: mihoba on April 22, 2007, 02:35:28 pm

Thanks for that great description.

Man, you should have seen it.

They'll NEVER show that again.

Alkie · « **Reply #62 on:** April 22, 2007, 02:36:42 pm »

Hot shot to Loretta's right which he dives for an gets completely outstretched. Falls over and throws the ball from his ass to nip Fielder by a billionth of a red-cunt-hair.

OUT.

homer · « **Reply #63 on:** April 22, 2007, 02:37:04 pm »

Quote from: mihoba on April 22, 2007, 02:35:28 pm

Thanks for that great description.

Loretta goes to his right, dives, and makes a bang bang throw from his knees to get Fielder, who runs faster then you might think.

mihoba · « **Reply #64 on:** April 22, 2007, 02:37:53 pm »

Quote from: Alkie on April 22, 2007, 02:36:42 pm

Hot shot to Loretta's right which he dives for an gets completely outstretched. Falls over and throws the ball from his ass to nip Fielder by a billionth of a red-cunt-hair.

OUT.

I knew you had it in ya. Thanks.

JaneDoe · « **Reply #65 on:** April 22, 2007, 02:40:15 pm »

Berkman up
Curve ball strike one
High and inside ball one
Grounds out to Fielder

Lee
Strike
Flies to straightaway deep center
2 outs no one on

Scott
check swing foul strike one
strike 2 called
Foul into the seats behind home plate
ball low and inside
ball low and inside
strike 3 called
The Astros have had only 2 baserunners all game

Alkie · « **Reply #66 on:** April 22, 2007, 02:40:58 pm »

Does anyone have the actual numbers on the pitcher-injuries these days vs back in the days before "pitch counts" and other made up caca?

I know someone said that the injuries are fewer now, but I wanted to see the actual numbers (because I don't believe it).

chuck · « **Reply #67 on:** April 22, 2007, 02:43:34 pm »

Quote from: Bench on April 22, 2007, 02:32:03 pm

"The Astros have been utterly incapable of getting wood on Bush today."

-- Brett or Dave.

No!

Alkie · « **Reply #68 on:** April 22, 2007, 02:52:38 pm »

Not good.

Anit · « **Reply #69 on:** April 22, 2007, 02:56:44 pm »

Quote from: Alkie on April 22, 2007, 02:52:38 pm

Not good.

JaneDoe · « **Reply #70 on:** April 22, 2007, 02:57:59 pm »

Jenkins doubles to left. Sorry missed a pitch. TV was slow coming out of commercials.

Gross
   Ball
   ball
   ball
   ball

2nd walk by Oswalt today
Miller and White up in bullpen

Counsel
   Strike
   Foul
   Foul
   Ball in the dirt
   ball low
   High pop foul in the stands
   ball low
   foul
   Pops out to Everett

Bush
   Hit by pitch to load the bases

Weeks
   Swinging strike one
   Sac fly to Burke in CF--Jenkins tags and scores. Milwaukee 3 Astros 0

Hardy
   Strike
   Strike
   Ball
   Ball in the dirt
   Hit up the middle into centerfield. Gross comes in to score Milwaukee 4 Astros 0
   Men on 1st an 3rd for Fielder

Fielder
   strike
   foul
   swinging K

JaneDoe · « **Reply #71 on:** April 22, 2007, 03:05:46 pm »

Ensberg grounds out to SS

Everett doubles to left

Ausmus lines to left. Everett who was attempting a steal, hustles and just makes it back.

Lamb PH for Oswalt. Lamb lines to SS behind 2b.

JaneDoe · « **Reply #72 on:** April 22, 2007, 03:06:47 pm »

ok--we had requests for pbp and then everyone runs away.

mihoba · « **Reply #73 on:** April 22, 2007, 03:07:28 pm »

I'm reading

chuck · « **Reply #74 on:** April 22, 2007, 03:08:39 pm »

Lidge is in. Let's see if we can find a silver lining here.

Anit · « **Reply #75 on:** April 22, 2007, 03:09:15 pm »

and lidge starts off just like we all expected him to

JaneDoe · « **Reply #76 on:** April 22, 2007, 03:10:06 pm »

Hall doubles down left field line on the second pitch by Lidge.

Garner removes Lidge after one batter. Why didn't he do this the other night?

How much detail do you want on pbp?

chuck · « **Reply #77 on:** April 22, 2007, 03:10:27 pm »

Hall doubles down the LF line with a one strike count on a belt high fastball inside. Pitching change is coming up, presumably Miller.

Alkie · « **Reply #78 on:** April 22, 2007, 03:10:32 pm »

OneBadNight gives up a leadoff double on a pitch-on-a-tee.

Gar pulls him.

Now wait a second. Ok, this I don't get. The other night, he leaves him in too long. Today, he pulls him after 2 pitches? Why? What does that serve? Did he make a deal with the Astros - he gets to face one more batter; gets him out, he keeps his job, gives up a baserunner and he has to clean the toilets with his beard?

JaneDoe · « **Reply #79 on:** April 22, 2007, 03:10:47 pm »

Quote from: Anit on April 22, 2007, 03:09:15 pm

and lidge starts off just like we all expected him to

Nah, only gave up a double, not a screaming line drive homer.

Alkie · « **Reply #80 on:** April 22, 2007, 03:12:48 pm »

Right, but pulling him after 2 pitches? Hall (a great hitter) smoked one down the line on a pitch that was not-a-hanging-slider.

It wasn't a great pitch, but it wasn't the worst I've seen (this week, even). Why would you pull him so quickly right here? Not second guessing, I would like to hear the actual answer.

Bench · « **Reply #81 on:** April 22, 2007, 03:13:07 pm »

I thought Lidge looked really good there.*

*I am not actually watching.

chuck · « **Reply #82 on:** April 22, 2007, 03:14:21 pm »

Miller strikes out Estrada swinging on a 1-2 count.

Alkie · « **Reply #83 on:** April 22, 2007, 03:14:35 pm »

He threw a pitch that I jokingly called on-a-tee. It was a fastball that was in but that Hall really turned on.

Alkie · « **Reply #84 on:** April 22, 2007, 03:15:47 pm »

Wow, so I'm a little confused here...is that "it" for Lidge? Like the big "it"?

NO one else thinks what just happened seemed to have a bigger point behind it?

chuck · « **Reply #85 on:** April 22, 2007, 03:15:58 pm »

Quote from: Alkie on April 22, 2007, 03:12:48 pm

Right, but pulling him after 2 pitches? Hall (a great hitter) smoked one down the line on a pitch that was not-a-hanging-slider.

It wasn't a great pitch, but it wasn't the worst I've seen (this week, even). Why would you pull him so quickly right here? Not second guessing, I would like to hear the actual answer.

Because there is a parade of lefties coming up and Gar wants to try to keep it as close as he can. If Lidge had gotten Hall out he might have been lifted.

Milwaukee TV showed Lidge and Woody having a conversation on the bench.

JaneDoe · « **Reply #86 on:** April 22, 2007, 03:16:36 pm »

Miller in for OBN.

Estrada strikes out swinging.

Jenkins flies to Luke Scott.

Gross strikes out.

Noe · « **Reply #87 on:** April 22, 2007, 03:18:05 pm »

Quote from: Alkie on April 22, 2007, 03:12:48 pm

Right, but pulling him after 2 pitches? Hall (a great hitter) smoked one down the line on a pitch that was not-a-hanging-slider.

It wasn't a great pitch, but it wasn't the worst I've seen (this week, even). Why would you pull him so quickly right here? Not second guessing, I would like to hear the actual answer.

No tv in Austin, couldn't tell you how bad Lidge looked today. Sorry. How is Berkman looking though, he worries me more since I saw him really suck (he looked like he was hurting swinging the stick) while hitting in Philly last Saturday? Serious question here.

Bench · « **Reply #88 on:** April 22, 2007, 03:19:28 pm »

Hey! A base hit! A runner in scoring position!

What's happening?

Alkie · « **Reply #89 on:** April 22, 2007, 03:19:40 pm »

It was a joke anyway, Noe.

He threw 2 pitches. Nothing great, nothing terrible. How can you evaluate anything on 2 pitches? That's why I don't quite understand what we just witnessed here.

chuck · « **Reply #90 on:** April 22, 2007, 03:20:07 pm »

Burke drops a hit into shallow left and legs it into a double.

Alkie · « **Reply #91 on:** April 22, 2007, 03:20:46 pm »

Quote from: Noe in Austin on April 22, 2007, 03:18:05 pm

No tv in Austin, couldn't tell you how bad Lidge looked today. Sorry. How is Berkman looking though, he worries me more since I saw him really suck (he looked like he was hurting swinging the stick) while hitting in Philly last Saturday? Serious question here.

Berkman looks exactly the same. "Bored." I know he's not, and I know he cares. I'm just telling you the look.

You know what I mean.

Bench · « **Reply #92 on:** April 22, 2007, 03:20:57 pm »

Well... if something is gonna happen, they got the right folks up.

Noe · « **Reply #93 on:** April 22, 2007, 03:21:03 pm »

Quote from: Alkie on April 22, 2007, 03:19:40 pm

It was a joke anyway, Noe.

He threw 2 pitches. Nothing great, nothing terrible. How can you evaluate anything on 2 pitches? That's why I don't quite understand what we just witnessed here.

I wouldn't know. No TV. Now about Berkman. He looked horrible swinging left handed, and alright hitting right handed so far. Hurt?

Noe · « **Reply #94 on:** April 22, 2007, 03:22:04 pm »

Quote from: Alkie on April 22, 2007, 03:20:46 pm

Berkman looks exactly the same. "Bored." I know he's not, and I know he cares. I'm just telling you the look.

You know what I mean.

Yeah, but I'm asking about his swing. How is he looking left handed?

Bench · « **Reply #95 on:** April 22, 2007, 03:22:59 pm »

Alright Lance. Now would be a good time to snap out it.

Noe: Do-Ray says he's hit the ball hard several times tonight. That's all I can relay.

chuck · « **Reply #96 on:** April 22, 2007, 03:23:00 pm »

Loretta walks on a full count. It can't be long before we see Cordero.

Alkie · « **Reply #97 on:** April 22, 2007, 03:23:14 pm »

Quote from: Noe in Austin on April 22, 2007, 03:21:03 pm

I wouldn't know. No TV. Now about Berkman. He looked horrible swinging left handed, and alright hitting right handed so far. Hurt?

He HAS to be.

homer · « **Reply #98 on:** April 22, 2007, 03:23:21 pm »

Quote from: Alkie on April 22, 2007, 03:19:40 pm

It was a joke anyway, Noe.

He threw 2 pitches. Nothing great, nothing terrible. How can you evaluate anything on 2 pitches? That's why I don't quite understand what we just witnessed here.

Garner says more consistent work. So, Lidge gets a batter for the matchup and then Trever comes on for the parade of lefties. 2 pitches is just the breaks.

Noe · « **Reply #99 on:** April 22, 2007, 03:24:04 pm »

Quote from: Bench on April 22, 2007, 03:22:59 pm

Alright Lance. Now would be a good time to snap out it.

Noe: Do-Ray says he's hit the ball hard several times tonight. That's all I can relay.

I'm asking those who are watching because in Austin, we don't get to watch!

Bench · « **Reply #100 on:** April 22, 2007, 03:24:53 pm »

Quote from: Noe in Austin on April 22, 2007, 03:24:04 pm

I'm asking those who are watching because in Austin, we don't get to watch!

Neither do we in the Golden Triangle, my maign.

Alkie · « **Reply #101 on:** April 22, 2007, 03:25:07 pm »

Quote from: Noe in Austin on April 22, 2007, 03:22:04 pm

Yeah, but I'm asking about his swing. How is he looking left handed?

Like he just hit an RBI double up the middle-right.

Noe · « **Reply #102 on:** April 22, 2007, 03:25:41 pm »

Quote from: homer on April 22, 2007, 03:23:21 pm

Garner says more consistent work. So, Lidge gets a batter for the matchup and then Trever comes on for the parade of lefties. 2 pitches is just the breaks.

He (Garner) may of told himself he needed to see something in particular that he didn't see out of Lidge today. Work in progress that is taking a lot more longer with such a talented kid.

Noe · « **Reply #103 on:** April 22, 2007, 03:26:54 pm »

Quote from: Alkie on April 22, 2007, 03:25:07 pm

Like he just hit an RBI double up the middle-right.

Damn, I wish I could *see* this, because I am genuinely worried about Lance. But that is just me.

Alkie · « **Reply #104 on:** April 22, 2007, 03:27:18 pm »

Lance RBI double. Runners now at 2nd and 3rd, no outs.

Praise be the god of your choice, Dave Bush finally sits. His outrageous scoreless IP streak against us ends. Let there be celebration.

Carlos Lee comes up as the possible tying run.

When we owned a restaurant, we sold a double bacon cheeseburger that was just like this team - a heart attack waiting to happen, in a thin paper bag.

chuck · « **Reply #105 on:** April 22, 2007, 03:27:20 pm »

Runners on second and third. I will be very interested to see if and how they pitch to Carlos with first base open.

homer · « **Reply #106 on:** April 22, 2007, 03:27:45 pm »

Quote from: Noe in Austin on April 22, 2007, 03:25:41 pm

He (Garner) may of told himself he needed to see something in particular that he didn't see out of Lidge today. Work in progress that is taking a lot more longer with such a talented kid.

Possibly, I was just thinking that Lidge was only supposed to face one batter... righty/righty matchup.

Alkie · « **Reply #107 on:** April 22, 2007, 03:28:16 pm »

Quote from: Noe in Austin on April 22, 2007, 03:26:54 pm

Damn, I wish I could *see* this, because I am genuinely worried about Lance. But that is just me.

Well, it's funny, I was going to post that his swing just looks 'off.' It looks like he's dragging the bat and is getting under the high stuff and on top of the low stuff and then he stroked a SOLID double.

Greg M · « **Reply #108 on:** April 22, 2007, 03:28:42 pm »

Damn. Close.

Bench · « **Reply #109 on:** April 22, 2007, 03:28:47 pm »

Heart attack, forsooth.

Another *just foul* big hit. Oy fucking vey.

Noe · « **Reply #110 on:** April 22, 2007, 03:29:16 pm »

Quote from: homer on April 22, 2007, 03:27:45 pm

Possibly, I was just thinking that Lidge was only supposed to face one batter... righty/righty matchup.

Excellent observation. May of been a situational thing for Garner to see how Lidge would react. Regardless of outcome, he was probably ready to bring in Miller for Fielder.

Greg M · « **Reply #111 on:** April 22, 2007, 03:31:57 pm »

Sheesh...this guy has good plate coverage

Alkie · « **Reply #112 on:** April 22, 2007, 03:32:17 pm »

Wow.

Load em up for Luke.

Noe · « **Reply #113 on:** April 22, 2007, 03:32:41 pm »

Quote from: Alkie on April 22, 2007, 03:28:16 pm

Well, it's funny, I was going to post that his swing just looks 'off.' It looks like he's dragging the bat and is getting under the high stuff and on top of the low stuff and then he stroked a SOLID double.

He does look off left handed. He is usually more fluid with the swing left handed. Right handed, he's always looked ackward so it's hard to tell when he's off. But last Saturday in Philly, the reliever for Philly threw him three straight 94 mph fastballs down the middle of the plate. Berkman looked like he pulled off, like it hurt to swing.

I thought "oh-oh". But thought since Garner went to him and asked if he was okay when they arrived in Cincy, then Berkman is okay. Maybe it's just a timing thing for now, but that AB in Philly did concern me.

He's never looked that bad swinging a bat to me (left handed that is).

Greg M · « **Reply #114 on:** April 22, 2007, 03:32:44 pm »

Excellent AB.

Bench · « **Reply #115 on:** April 22, 2007, 03:32:46 pm »

Never lacking for excitment, this team.

matadorph · « **Reply #116 on:** April 22, 2007, 03:32:56 pm »

My pants just got real tight.

chuck · « **Reply #117 on:** April 22, 2007, 03:33:02 pm »

Lee walks on a 12-pitch at bat. He fouled off some NASTY sliders waaaay outside. It was a very impressive at bat.

Noe · « **Reply #118 on:** April 22, 2007, 03:33:47 pm »

Quote from: Bench on April 22, 2007, 03:24:53 pm

Neither do we in the Golden Triangle, my maign.

Ultimately, I blame the Astros for not putting more pressure on their providers to serve their territory better than this. *sigh*

Alkie · « **Reply #119 on:** April 22, 2007, 03:34:38 pm »

Luke strikes out on ball-3-called-strike-3.

JGrave · « **Reply #120 on:** April 22, 2007, 03:34:46 pm »

That pitch looked inside.

Noe · « **Reply #121 on:** April 22, 2007, 03:35:53 pm »

Atta boy MO!

Alkie · « **Reply #122 on:** April 22, 2007, 03:36:01 pm »

MO BERG! RBI Single!

4-2 Notus.

Bench · « **Reply #123 on:** April 22, 2007, 03:36:15 pm »

OK Everett, put another good swing on this babe.

matadorph · « **Reply #124 on:** April 22, 2007, 03:36:31 pm »

Woot woot.

Cmon AEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

Noe · « **Reply #125 on:** April 22, 2007, 03:37:05 pm »

Quote from: Bench on April 22, 2007, 03:36:15 pm

OK Everett, put another good swing on this babe.

I'm wondering if we get to see Lane try to do his 9th inning magic soon?

Noe · « **Reply #126 on:** April 22, 2007, 03:37:32 pm »

Atta boy AE!

JGrave · « **Reply #127 on:** April 22, 2007, 03:37:45 pm »

Cordero is rattled.

Bench · « **Reply #128 on:** April 22, 2007, 03:37:50 pm »

PH here?

Yes, OP grabs a bat.

Man, this team is just battling this year.

Alkie · « **Reply #129 on:** April 22, 2007, 03:37:54 pm »

Wooooooooooooooooooooooooooooow.

Walks in a run.

4-3 not us.

Turnbow gets up.

OP comes up.

chuck · « **Reply #130 on:** April 22, 2007, 03:38:19 pm »

AE impressively lays off ball three, a beautiful slider just outside.

Greg M · « **Reply #131 on:** April 22, 2007, 03:38:31 pm »

Loving this team's tenacity.

matadorph · « **Reply #132 on:** April 22, 2007, 03:38:35 pm »

woooooooo fuckin hooooooo.

This team has sumpin sumpin!

Noe · « **Reply #133 on:** April 22, 2007, 03:38:39 pm »

Palmeiro? Okay, maybe because of his good eye. If Cederstrom is going to have a tight zone, this will work. But Orlando better be ready to swing the stick. Aye!

chuck · « **Reply #134 on:** April 22, 2007, 03:39:11 pm »

OP up, Bidge on deck.

Bench · « **Reply #135 on:** April 22, 2007, 03:39:38 pm »

Quote from: Noe in Austin on April 22, 2007, 03:38:39 pm

Palmeiro? Okay, maybe because of his good eye. If Cederstrom is going to have a tight zone, this will work. But Orlando better be ready to swing the stick. Aye!

Oy vey. He just knocked his own helmet off.

Noe · « **Reply #136 on:** April 22, 2007, 03:39:42 pm »

Coco is coming after him. Palmeiro better be ready to swing!

chuck · « **Reply #137 on:** April 22, 2007, 03:40:00 pm »

Turnbow starting to loosen up.

Alkie · « **Reply #138 on:** April 22, 2007, 03:40:46 pm »

FUCK me. Best contact hitter on the team strikes out in a situation where all he had to do was make contact.

Bench · « **Reply #139 on:** April 22, 2007, 03:40:49 pm »

OK Bidge, be the man again.

Noe · « **Reply #140 on:** April 22, 2007, 03:40:57 pm »

oh! I had a feeling Coco was just going to come after him instead of hit corners. Now it's three sliders away... watch.

Greg M · « **Reply #141 on:** April 22, 2007, 03:41:03 pm »

Up to Biggio. Come on my man.

Alkie · « **Reply #142 on:** April 22, 2007, 03:42:01 pm »

Well, that blows. Had a damn fine chance to send this to extras.

JaneDoe · « **Reply #143 on:** April 22, 2007, 03:42:13 pm »

Burke gets a bloop double to left field. Risky, but good hustle.

Loretta walks.

Berkman RBI double. Loretta to 3rd.

Double switch Francisco Cordero in to pitch. Gwynn in.

Lee hits one inches foul down the RF line. Would've been a double.
Swings at strike 2.
Ball
Foul
Ball
Foul
Broken bat looper foul.
foul
foul
ball
ball. Bases loaded for Scott. No one out.

Scott strikes out looking. ugh.

Ensberg singles to RF. Loretta scores. Bases still loaded.

Everett RBI walk. Berkman scores. Bases still loaded.

Orlando Palmiero pinch hitting for Ausmus. Biggio on deck for the pitcher's spot.

Palmiero fouls one for strike two hitting himself in the helmet, knocks helmet off.

Sorry. Missed what happened but Palmiero out.

Biggio pops to Fielder in foul ground.

Bench · « **Reply #144 on:** April 22, 2007, 03:42:29 pm »

Damn.

Well, they made an early mauling exciting. This is a team that is never out of it.

Greg M · « **Reply #145 on:** April 22, 2007, 03:42:44 pm »

Oh well. Good effort at the end there.

Noe · « **Reply #146 on:** April 22, 2007, 03:42:55 pm »

Quote from: Alkie on April 22, 2007, 03:40:46 pm

FUCK me. Best contact hitter on the team strikes out in a situation where all he had to do was make contact.

I had a feeling the best pitch to hit would've been the first pitch. But Palmeiro is a hitter who will make you work. Coco just went after him and got him.

Damn.

homer · « **Reply #147 on:** April 22, 2007, 03:43:07 pm »

Quote from: Noe in Austin on April 22, 2007, 03:40:57 pm

oh! I had a feeling Coco was just going to come after him instead of hit corners. Now it's three sliders away... watch.

Nothing but heat.

JaneDoe · « **Reply #148 on:** April 22, 2007, 03:43:25 pm »

Quote from: Greg M on April 22, 2007, 03:42:44 pm

Oh well. Good effort at the end there.

Yep. Our comebacks need to start a little earlier, though.

Noe · « **Reply #149 on:** April 22, 2007, 03:43:54 pm »

That was a fun game to listen to... now if I can just watch a little more of them, I'll be happier!

JimR · « **Reply #150 on:** April 22, 2007, 03:44:46 pm »

Quote from: JaneDoe on April 22, 2007, 03:42:13 pm

Burke gets a bloop double to left field. Risky, but good hustle.

Loretta walks.

Berkman RBI double. Loretta to 3rd.

Double switch Francisco Cordero in to pitch. Gwynn in.

Lee hits one inches foul down the RF line. Would've been a double.
Swings at strike 2.
Ball
Foul
Ball
Foul
Broken bat looper foul.
foul
foul
ball
ball. Bases loaded for Scott. No one out.

Scott strikes out looking. ugh.

Ensberg singles to RF. Loretta scores. Bases still loaded.

Everett RBI walk. Berkman scores. Bases still loaded.

Orlando Palmiero pinch hitting for Ausmus. Biggio on deck for the pitcher's spot.

Palmiero fouls one for strike two hitting himself in the helmet, knocks helmet off.

Sorry. Missed what happened but Palmiero out.

Biggio pops to Fielder in foul ground.

Scott's AB was the worst, just looking at this. swing the bat. i don't want Biggio up with two outs and the game on the line. did OP K swining?

Noe · « **Reply #151 on:** April 22, 2007, 03:45:28 pm »

Quote from: homer on April 22, 2007, 03:43:07 pm

Nothing but heat.

Do-Ray said "fastball, strike one!", I had a bad feeling about it then. No sense having a good eye at that point, he's coming after you... be ready to hit! Tip the cap to Coco, he did his job at the very end.

Noe · « **Reply #152 on:** April 22, 2007, 03:47:12 pm »

Quote from: Jim R on April 22, 2007, 03:44:46 pm

Scott's AB was the worst, just looking at this. swing the bat. i don't want Biggio up with two outs and the game on the line. did OP K swining?

Yes. Fastballs by Cordero. Took the first one, swung at the second one and fouled off. Swung at the next one and lined it foul down third base. Swung at the next one and missed.

Mano-a-mano on that one. Coco won.

Noe · « **Reply #153 on:** April 22, 2007, 03:51:08 pm »

Quote from: Jim R on April 22, 2007, 03:44:46 pm

Scott's AB was the worst, just looking at this. swing the bat. i don't want Biggio up with two outs and the game on the line. did OP K swining?

Radio said it was a pitch that looked inside. I don't know, but you gotta swing the bat on that count. But then again, AE did not offer at some close ones too, so it evened out. I thought Palmeiro was going to do more than he did.

I was secretly hoping for Lane and his magic ninth inning work to come into play, but suspect that Garner really like his contact lefty up there on that situation. Oh well, nice game.

remy · « **Reply #154 on:** April 22, 2007, 05:28:42 pm »

These last two losses have been tough. Lance's oh-so-close to grand slam last night, and OP's failure to launch today. They sure are fighting to the finish of these games though.