Author Topic: Rangers@Astros - 5/19 (Read 14065 times)

remy · « **on:** May 19, 2007, 05:24:35 pm »

I. Kinsler 2B
M. Young SS
M. Teixeira 1B
S. Sosa RF
N. Cruz LF
G. Laird C
K. Mahar CF
T. Metcalf 3B
J. Koronka P

C. Biggio 2B
M. Loretta SS
L. Berkman 1B
C. Lee LF
H. Pence CF
M. Ensberg 3B
J. Lane RF
B. Ausmus C
W. Rodriguez P

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #1 on:** May 19, 2007, 06:05:00 pm »

Quote from: remy on May 19, 2007, 05:24:35 pm

I. Kinsler 2B
M. Young SS
M. Teixeira 1B
S. Sosa RF
N. Cruz LF
G. Laird C
K. Mahar CF
T. Metcalf 3B
J. Koronka P

C. Biggio 2B
M. Loretta SS
L. Berkman 1B
C. Lee LF
H. Pence CF
M. Ensberg 3B
J. Lane RF
B. Ausmus C
W. Rodriguez P

MoBerg and Lame in the lineup together. AAAAAAARRRRGGGHHHH!!!!!! What happened, Scraps, you don't like Wandy any more?

austro · « **Reply #2 on:** May 19, 2007, 06:06:56 pm »

Well, I would have said that he's trying to get a good defense out there behind Wandy, except that Loretta is at SS, which is a little confusing. But Lane in RF is probably a better defensive option than Luuuuuuke.

remy · « **Reply #3 on:** May 19, 2007, 06:09:52 pm »

I'm assuming Koronka is a LHP...

JaneDoe · « **Reply #4 on:** May 19, 2007, 06:09:57 pm »

Is this the first time PENCE!!! has hit in the 5 spot?

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #5 on:** May 19, 2007, 06:11:02 pm »

Quote from: JaneDoe on May 19, 2007, 06:09:57 pm

Is this the first time PENCE!!! has hit in the 5 spot?

I think so. Its a slap at MoBerg?

mihoba · « **Reply #6 on:** May 19, 2007, 06:11:18 pm »

Quote from: remy on May 19, 2007, 06:09:52 pm

I'm assuming Koronka is a LHP...

Yep, exactly why Lane is starting.

JaneDoe · « **Reply #7 on:** May 19, 2007, 06:11:50 pm »

Quote from: remy on May 19, 2007, 06:09:52 pm

I'm assuming Koronka is a LHP...

Yup

JaneDoe · « **Reply #8 on:** May 19, 2007, 06:13:28 pm »

Quote from: Mr. Happy on May 19, 2007, 06:11:02 pm

I think so. Its a slap at MoBerg?

He better not take it that way. PENCE!!! has been hitting much better than Iceberg.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #9 on:** May 19, 2007, 06:20:01 pm »

Quote from: JaneDoe on May 19, 2007, 06:13:28 pm

He better not take it that way. PENCE!!! has been hitting much better than Iceberg.

Yeah but its a vet vs. rook kind of thing.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #10 on:** May 19, 2007, 06:22:28 pm »

Good guys can't capitalize on Loretta's BB. We should be able to get to Koronka. He was 3-3 with a 5.4 ERA down in AAA.

JaneDoe · « **Reply #11 on:** May 19, 2007, 06:23:29 pm »

"In My Own Words" with Lance Berkman at 10:00 p.m. on FSN

JaneDoe · « **Reply #12 on:** May 19, 2007, 06:24:57 pm »

Quote from: Mr. Happy on May 19, 2007, 06:22:28 pm

Good guys can't capitalize on Loretta's BB. We should be able to get to Koronka. He was 3-3 with a 5.4 ERA down in AAA.

A rookie the good guys have never seen before? We're doomed. DOOMED I tell you.

remy · « **Reply #13 on:** May 19, 2007, 06:27:31 pm »

Quote from: JaneDoe on May 19, 2007, 06:24:57 pm

A rookie the good guys have never seen before? We're doomed. DOOMED I tell you.

According to the announcers, we beat him last year. So this isn't his first trip to the Show.

pravata · « **Reply #14 on:** May 19, 2007, 06:28:11 pm »

Bill Brown just said "Kenny Lofton started in the center garden spot last night." I'm on my 5th gin and/or tonic. Did I hear correctly?

AllyDStros · « **Reply #15 on:** May 19, 2007, 06:30:16 pm »

Quote from: pravata on May 19, 2007, 06:28:11 pm

Bill Brown just said "Kenny Lofton started in the center garden spot last night." I'm on my 5th gin and/or tonic. Did I hear correctly?

You did! My immediate thought was 'Dude, Brownie's been reading OWA!"

JaneDoe · « **Reply #16 on:** May 19, 2007, 06:30:50 pm »

Quote from: remy on May 19, 2007, 06:27:31 pm

According to the announcers, we beat him last year. So this isn't his first trip to the Show.

Thank goodness, then we have a chance.

remy · « **Reply #17 on:** May 19, 2007, 06:31:38 pm »

Last hit April 19th??? Is that POSSIBLE? Or did it say last HR...

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #18 on:** May 19, 2007, 06:33:48 pm »

Quote from: remy on May 19, 2007, 06:31:38 pm

Last hit April 19th??? Is that POSSIBLE? Or did it say last HR...

He's 1-24 so it probably is true.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #19 on:** May 19, 2007, 06:34:37 pm »

WTF is Lame doing swining on 3-0 with his stats???

remy · « **Reply #20 on:** May 19, 2007, 06:35:39 pm »

Quote from: Mr. Happy on May 19, 2007, 06:34:37 pm

WTF is Lame doing swining on 3-0 with his stats???

Quite simple: living up to his name!

JaneDoe · « **Reply #21 on:** May 19, 2007, 06:36:05 pm »

Quote from: Mr. Happy on May 19, 2007, 06:34:37 pm

WTF is Lame doing swining on 3-0 with his stats???

Mr. Pop-up

mihoba · « **Reply #22 on:** May 19, 2007, 06:37:37 pm »

Quote from: JaneDoe on May 19, 2007, 06:36:05 pm

Mr. Pop-up

He bailed big time. He was facing third when he hit it. Makes me wonder what the fuck is the hitting coach doing? Lane has been pulling off for two fucking months.

AllyDStros · « **Reply #23 on:** May 19, 2007, 06:39:47 pm »

Quote from: Mr. Happy on May 19, 2007, 06:33:48 pm

He's 1-24 so it probably is true.

Last hit was a double (RBI double, I believe) on May 8th in Cincy. No idea what it said, but I can't imagine it was correct.

I thought it said HR, but his last HR was on April 21st.

remy · « **Reply #24 on:** May 19, 2007, 06:42:31 pm »

I predict at least two runs for the Astros in the 3rd.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #25 on:** May 19, 2007, 06:45:25 pm »

Quote from: remy on May 19, 2007, 06:42:31 pm

I predict at least two runs for the Astros in the 3rd.

Agreed. I predict 25+ pitches for Koronka in hte next frame.

Sambito · « **Reply #26 on:** May 19, 2007, 06:46:40 pm »

speaking of predictions... does OWA have a Biggio countdown
contest or is that heresy.

for me: July 7th

rifraft · « **Reply #27 on:** May 19, 2007, 06:47:46 pm »

when was the last time this team had a hit before the 5th inning?

AllyDStros · « **Reply #28 on:** May 19, 2007, 06:55:14 pm »

Whoa! Jason just robbed Young of a HR there. Made it look effortless, too!

Jason's had some very nice defensive plays in his last few starts.

remy · « **Reply #29 on:** May 19, 2007, 06:55:28 pm »

bunt single 2969!

Matt · « **Reply #30 on:** May 19, 2007, 06:57:03 pm »

Quote from: rifraft on May 19, 2007, 06:47:46 pm

when was the last time this team had a hit before the 5th inning?

Probably last night

Sambito · « **Reply #31 on:** May 19, 2007, 06:58:48 pm »

What is with Berkman striking out so much lately?

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #32 on:** May 19, 2007, 07:06:23 pm »

Quote from: Sambito on May 19, 2007, 06:58:48 pm

What is with Berkman striking out so much lately?

His bat is often not making contact with the ball on swings with 2 strikes.

Matt · « **Reply #33 on:** May 19, 2007, 07:07:06 pm »

God Ensberg is just horrible.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #34 on:** May 19, 2007, 07:07:39 pm »

Thanks for nothing MoBerg. Foul out!!!!

chuck · « **Reply #35 on:** May 19, 2007, 07:09:10 pm »

My internets was fucked up just as Pence did whatever he did. What did he do? Single? Where? Thanks.

remy · « **Reply #36 on:** May 19, 2007, 07:09:56 pm »

Quote from: chuck on May 19, 2007, 07:09:10 pm

My internets was fucked up just as Pence did whatever he did. What did he do? Single? Where? Thanks.

Hard single up the middle, scoring Biggio.

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #37 on:** May 19, 2007, 07:10:17 pm »

Koronka looks a bit like Alex Karas... check that, I mean Eric Karros.

Matt · « **Reply #38 on:** May 19, 2007, 07:11:50 pm »

Ensberg always looks confused when he actually swings the bat.

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #39 on:** May 19, 2007, 07:12:43 pm »

Wandy seems to be getting a much better ratio of Ks this year.

remy · « **Reply #40 on:** May 19, 2007, 07:13:41 pm »

Damn, he made them look silly that inning.

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #41 on:** May 19, 2007, 07:22:29 pm »

Quote from: Sphinx Drummond on May 19, 2007, 07:12:43 pm

Wandy seems to be getting a much better ratio of Ks this year.

2005 K/9 5.60
2006 K/9 6.50
2007 K/9 8.24

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #42 on:** May 19, 2007, 07:27:50 pm »

Koronka 89 pitches through 4 IP. I'm sure that Washington's thrilled.

Sambito · « **Reply #43 on:** May 19, 2007, 07:31:06 pm »

whats the rangers bully look like

rifraft · « **Reply #44 on:** May 19, 2007, 07:35:14 pm »

gotta throw strikes to the bottom of the lineup...

Will · « **Reply #45 on:** May 19, 2007, 07:37:46 pm »

Well, he got the pitcher... now its Kinsler.... who's 2 for 2 against wandy so far

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #46 on:** May 19, 2007, 07:48:02 pm »

Twinkie's looking like shit from the right side tonight.

Sambito · « **Reply #47 on:** May 19, 2007, 07:48:12 pm »

Quote from: Sphinx Drummond on May 19, 2007, 07:06:23 pm

His bat is often not making contact with the ball on swings with 2 strikes.

another strike out; how does hard does koronka throw?

Sambito · « **Reply #48 on:** May 19, 2007, 07:50:43 pm »

last three games the offense is on hiatus: pitchers

1) Linecum (sp?)
2) Tejada
3) Koronka

c'mon, I realize I couldn't hit my way out of a paper bag but
we are striking out way too much... anyone with NL stats on team K's

Will · « **Reply #49 on:** May 19, 2007, 07:54:19 pm »

Quote from: Sambito on May 19, 2007, 07:50:43 pm

last three games the offense is on hiatus: pitchers

1) Linecum (sp?)
2) Tejada
3) Koronka

c'mon, I realize I couldn't hit my way out of a paper bag but
we are striking out way too much... anyone with NL stats on team K's

just wait till we visit sf on monday, care to guess how many runs we're gonna score against Lowry, Lincecum, and Zito?

Our offense is just mind boggling

austro · « **Reply #50 on:** May 19, 2007, 07:55:31 pm »

That just sucks. I don't mind him driving in the run, just do it with a real hit. That sucked.

Will · « **Reply #51 on:** May 19, 2007, 07:56:51 pm »

wandy's control looks off... he looks done

JaneDoe · « **Reply #52 on:** May 19, 2007, 07:57:10 pm »

Quote from: austro on May 19, 2007, 07:55:31 pm

That just sucks. I don't mind him driving in the run, just do it with a real hit. That sucked.

ok, what happened? Why was it not a real hit? Was outside w/ the kids.

austro · « **Reply #53 on:** May 19, 2007, 07:58:22 pm »

Quote from: JaneDoe on May 19, 2007, 07:57:10 pm

ok, what happened? Why was it not a real hit? Was outside w/ the kids.

Chunked off the handle into right center. Pence got a late jump, but I don't really think anybody would have caught it. It was just one of those excuse-me things.

rifraft · « **Reply #54 on:** May 19, 2007, 07:58:30 pm »

Quote from: Will on May 19, 2007, 07:54:19 pm

just wait till we visit sf on monday, care to guess how many runs we're gonna score against Lowry, Lincecum, and Zito?

Our offense is just mind boggling

the leadoff man gets on base less than 30% of the time, the #3 hitter hasn't come to life yet, and the team can't find a consistent #5 hitter. its quite understandable that the team's offense has been bad.

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #55 on:** May 19, 2007, 07:59:45 pm »

This guy is so overdue.

JaneDoe · « **Reply #56 on:** May 19, 2007, 07:59:58 pm »

Quote

the team can't find a consistent #5 hitter.

Maybe they have.

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #57 on:** May 19, 2007, 08:00:31 pm »

So is this guy

JaneDoe · « **Reply #58 on:** May 19, 2007, 08:00:45 pm »

Quote from: Sphinx Drummond on May 19, 2007, 07:59:45 pm

This guy is so overdue.

Let's try this with Lane.

This guy is so overdue.

chuck · « **Reply #59 on:** May 19, 2007, 08:02:31 pm »

Well!

austro · « **Reply #60 on:** May 19, 2007, 08:02:44 pm »

Ok, that wasn't exactly in the script, but I"ll take it.

Lane's expression as he was looking at Manso was "you're kidding, right?".

rifraft · « **Reply #61 on:** May 19, 2007, 08:02:53 pm »

was that a sacrafice, or a bunt for a hit?

Will · « **Reply #62 on:** May 19, 2007, 08:03:07 pm »

Quote from: JaneDoe on May 19, 2007, 08:00:45 pm

Let's try this with Lane.

This guy is so overdue.

Didn't expect a bunt.... but I'll take it

JaneDoe · « **Reply #63 on:** May 19, 2007, 08:03:30 pm »

Quote from: JaneDoe on May 19, 2007, 08:00:45 pm

Let's try this with Lane.

This guy is so overdue.

And he bunts for a hit. I saw it with my own eyes, and I am still not sure I believe it happened.

Sphinx, you may be on to something.

Will · « **Reply #64 on:** May 19, 2007, 08:05:58 pm »

Quote from: JaneDoe on May 19, 2007, 08:03:30 pm

And he bunts for a hit. I saw it with my own eyes, and I am still not sure I believe it happened.

Sphinx, you may be on to something.

With that bunt, his BA is back to .200

Savage · « **Reply #65 on:** May 19, 2007, 08:07:09 pm »

Well that sucked.

austro · « **Reply #66 on:** May 19, 2007, 08:07:29 pm »

Ausmus with the laser-guided GIDP. Remarkable.

AllyDStros · « **Reply #67 on:** May 19, 2007, 08:07:47 pm »

Quote from: Sambito on May 19, 2007, 07:50:43 pm

last three games the offense is on hiatus: pitchers

1) Linecum (sp?)
2) Tejada
3) Koronka

c'mon, I realize I couldn't hit my way out of a paper bag but
we are striking out way too much... anyone with NL stats on team K's

Came into play tonight with the 10th most at 273. Cardinals had the fewest at 200, Marlins have the most at 352. Pretty much splitting the difference.

chuck · « **Reply #68 on:** May 19, 2007, 08:09:04 pm »

OK, here's the new lineup. Ensberg leads off. He walks. Lane comes up second. He bunts for a hit. Lance comes up third. He strikes out. Lee is next. He doubles Ensberg home. Pence is 5th. He singles to center scoring Lane and Lee. Biggio sixth. He homers to the Crawford Boxes. 7th, 8th and 9th, who the hell cares?

cougar · « **Reply #69 on:** May 19, 2007, 08:10:54 pm »

Let's see if Feldman knows how to throw a slider away and in the dirt.

Edit: Apparently not.

austro · « **Reply #70 on:** May 19, 2007, 08:11:08 pm »

Well, the good news is that it looks like Feldman doesn't have a slider. Go Biggio!

Sambito · « **Reply #71 on:** May 19, 2007, 08:12:10 pm »

thanks for the info

Savage · « **Reply #72 on:** May 19, 2007, 08:13:22 pm »

I have to admit, it looked like he was out to me.

rifraft · « **Reply #73 on:** May 19, 2007, 08:13:48 pm »

can berkman emerge from his slumber?

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #74 on:** May 19, 2007, 08:14:03 pm »

Horrible call. Denkinger like...

Break for the Astros

austro · « **Reply #75 on:** May 19, 2007, 08:14:14 pm »

Wow, what was the umpire thinking? Did he think a tag was needed?

chuck · « **Reply #76 on:** May 19, 2007, 08:14:26 pm »

That was a travesty of a call.

Ty in Tampa · « **Reply #77 on:** May 19, 2007, 08:14:56 pm »

Embarassingly bad call.

cougar · « **Reply #78 on:** May 19, 2007, 08:23:01 pm »

Sammy the Clown tripped over his oversized red shoes out there in RF.

austro · « **Reply #79 on:** May 19, 2007, 08:23:26 pm »

Christmas in May for the Astros.

Savage · « **Reply #80 on:** May 19, 2007, 08:23:47 pm »

Quote from: cougar on May 19, 2007, 08:23:01 pm

Sammy the Clown tripped over his oversized red shoes out there in RF.

Outstanding. I can't stand that fucker.

austro · « **Reply #81 on:** May 19, 2007, 08:28:03 pm »

Wow, that's a prize-winning moustache!

JaneDoe · « **Reply #82 on:** May 19, 2007, 08:28:08 pm »

Quote from: Savage on May 19, 2007, 08:23:47 pm

Outstanding. I can't stand that fucker.

And he tried to say he caught it. Liar and a cheater. Anyone check his bat tonight?

cougar · « **Reply #83 on:** May 19, 2007, 08:29:29 pm »

Pence sure doesn't get cheated on his swings. I guess he thinks choking up on the bat is for pansies.

chuck · « **Reply #84 on:** May 19, 2007, 08:33:19 pm »

Well, the Brewers are ten games over .500. Something else I would have considered unlikely ever to say is this: Wandy Rodriguez pitched a brilliant game.

Sambito · « **Reply #85 on:** May 19, 2007, 08:38:31 pm »

wandy has been pretty good this year...
not a lot of big run innings, more K's less BB's

Anit · « **Reply #86 on:** May 19, 2007, 08:43:00 pm »

did anyone else get a chuckle from JD's "theres serena" line?

cougar · « **Reply #87 on:** May 19, 2007, 08:49:35 pm »

Man, Brad seems so much more comfortable not having to worry about nailing down a game. Unfortunately I don't think the Astros like having a $5 million setup man and middle reliever.

AllyDStros · « **Reply #88 on:** May 19, 2007, 08:50:35 pm »

Quote from: Anit on May 19, 2007, 08:43:00 pm

did anyone else get a chuckle from JD's "theres serena" line?

(raises hand shyly)

But then again, 95% of what he says cracks me up.

Reuben · « **Reply #89 on:** May 19, 2007, 08:57:26 pm »

Quote from: cougar on May 19, 2007, 08:49:35 pm

Man, Brad seems so much more comfortable not having to worry about nailing down a game. Unfortunately I don't think the Astros like having a $5 million setup man and middle reliever.

Why not, lots of teams have $4-6 mil guys like that. Plus, the Astros currently have a $400,000 (or whatever) closer in Wheels.

Bench · « **Reply #90 on:** May 19, 2007, 09:30:29 pm »

Quote from: Reuben on May 19, 2007, 08:57:26 pm

Why not, lots of teams have $4-6 mil guys like that. Plus, the Astros currently have a $400,000 (or whatever) closer in Wheels.

Exactly. Not only is it a non-issue, it's a wash.

cougar · « **Reply #91 on:** May 19, 2007, 10:29:44 pm »

Quote from: Bench on May 19, 2007, 09:30:29 pm

Exactly. Not only is it a non-issue, it's a wash.

Dan Wheeler 2007 salary - $2,100,000

I've got no problem if the Astros pay Lidge $6 million. I just would like more production out of him than a 7th inning setup guy.

Frobie · « **Reply #92 on:** May 19, 2007, 10:59:36 pm »

Sorry to do this after-the-fact but I got to go to the game tonight (holy crap, what a beautiful night in Houston--too bad we can't bottle one of these and save it for mid-August) and haven't seen any replays. When I am fortunate enough to attend I always make a mental note of things to check in the GZ when I get home. Almost always my questions are already answered, but it seems like there were not many folks around tonight so the discussion was kind of limited.

That being said, when seen live it sure looked like Lamb was out by a good 5 feet at 3rd on that play in the 6th. It seems like the GZ-dwellers saw it the same way. What the hell happened?

And soon after on the ball Berkman hit to right that was ruled no catch, was it the right call? I didn't really get a good look at it.

Just wonderin'.

Savage · « **Reply #93 on:** May 19, 2007, 11:27:29 pm »

Quote from: Frobie on May 19, 2007, 10:59:36 pm

Sorry to do this after-the-fact but I got to go to the game tonight (holy crap, what a beautiful night in Houston--too bad we can't bottle one of these and save it for mid-August) and haven't seen any replays. When I am fortunate enough to attend I always make a mental note of things to check in the GZ when I get home. Almost always my questions are already answered, but it seems like there were not many folks around tonight so the discussion was kind of limited.

That being said, when seen live it sure looked like Lamb was out by a good 5 feet at 3rd on that play in the 6th. It seems like the GZ-dwellers saw it the same way. What the hell happened?

And soon after on the ball Berkman hit to right that was ruled no catch, was it the right call? I didn't really get a good look at it.

Just wonderin'.

He was out. Ump just blew the call.

Berkman call was right - the ball bounced and Sammy trapped it. He just stood up and for a second pretended he'd caught the ball before he threw it into the infield.

Frobie · « **Reply #94 on:** May 19, 2007, 11:43:53 pm »

Much obliged. Our seats are on the 3B side so I wouldn't have been surprised either way with respect to Sosa's play. It's just nice to get some feedback about what actually happened.