Author Topic: Dickities @ Astros - 5/31/07 (Read 18843 times)

homer · « **on:** May 31, 2007, 06:16:17 pm »

Cincinnati

Hopper, CF
Hatteberg, 1B
Griffey, RF
Phillips, 2B
Dunn, LF
Gonzalez, SS
Encarnacion, 3B
Ross, C
Arroyo, P

Houston

Biggio, 2B
Loretta, 3B
Berkman, 1B
Lee, LF
Pence, CF
Scott, RF
Everett, SS
Ausmus, C
Williams, P

pots · « **Reply #1 on:** May 31, 2007, 06:47:06 pm »

Speaking of lineups. Ivan batting leadoff for the tigers?

.284 OBP this year. .341 lifetime so it's not like 284 is an abberation.

Anyways, thought that was odd

dirty steve · « **Reply #2 on:** May 31, 2007, 07:01:50 pm »

anybody see the blazer on JD? is that the fashion form of slumpbusting?

mihoba · « **Reply #3 on:** May 31, 2007, 07:03:01 pm »

Quote from: dirty steve on May 31, 2007, 07:01:50 pm

anybody see the blazer on JD? is that the fashion form of slumpbusting?

JD drug it out of the closet. This is serious.

dirty steve · « **Reply #4 on:** May 31, 2007, 07:07:05 pm »

was phil arranging his action figures on the dugout steps?

mihoba · « **Reply #5 on:** May 31, 2007, 07:08:21 pm »

Woody dishes it to Bunny Hopper, full count, fouls a couple off, his back foot is out of the batters box, and he watches a waist high FB on the outside corner, 1 down, kept his ass off base.

mihoba · « **Reply #6 on:** May 31, 2007, 07:09:16 pm »

Hatteberg looks at an inside FB, another K looking, 2 down

mihoba · « **Reply #7 on:** May 31, 2007, 07:09:59 pm »

Junnah lines a curve into center, single

homer · « **Reply #8 on:** May 31, 2007, 07:10:29 pm »

Quote from: dirty steve on May 31, 2007, 07:01:50 pm

anybody see the blazer on JD? is that the fashion form of slumpbusting?

story is something like: JD won player of the game or some such thing when they would give a prize to the players (I always remember the $25 of Texaco gas). anyway, his prize was something like $50 at some men's clothing store in town (i think they were away), so he went with someone else on the team with the intention of buying the most audacious coat in the store. and that is it.

homer · « **Reply #9 on:** May 31, 2007, 07:11:21 pm »

Quote from: mihoba on May 31, 2007, 07:09:16 pm

Hatteberg looks at an inside FB, another K looking, 2 down

Hatteburg VERY unhappy with Laz. Pitch looked pretty good from Fort Worth.

mihoba · « **Reply #10 on:** May 31, 2007, 07:13:20 pm »

Phillips, the unlikely cleanup hitter, swings and misses on a 2-2 junkball. Side retired.

mihoba · « **Reply #11 on:** May 31, 2007, 07:15:58 pm »

Pigpen jumps on the first pitch and pops it up to third, 1 down

mihoba · « **Reply #12 on:** May 31, 2007, 07:17:14 pm »

Loretta hit a fly to right on a 1-2 pitch, 2 down

remy · « **Reply #13 on:** May 31, 2007, 07:18:08 pm »

mihoba · « **Reply #14 on:** May 31, 2007, 07:18:14 pm »

Berkman pops it up the chute, Ross under it, side retired.

mihoba · « **Reply #15 on:** May 31, 2007, 07:20:44 pm »

Woody deals to Dunn, hits a 2-0 high lazy fly to center, 1 down

mihoba · « **Reply #16 on:** May 31, 2007, 07:22:33 pm »

Alex Gonzo takes a ball, Ausmus out to talk to Woody?, takes a strike, and another, and another looking, sit down, 2 outs

homer · « **Reply #17 on:** May 31, 2007, 07:23:27 pm »

Quote from: mihoba on May 31, 2007, 07:22:33 pm

Alex Gonzo takes a ball, Ausmus out to talk to Woody?, takes a strike, and another, and another looking, sit down, 2 outs

Gonzo also very unhappy with Laz.

mihoba · « **Reply #18 on:** May 31, 2007, 07:23:29 pm »

Error Encarnacion lines it past Loretta near the line, stand up double

mihoba · « **Reply #19 on:** May 31, 2007, 07:25:59 pm »

Ross looks at a curve outside on 3-2, walk

Woody was careful there

mihoba · « **Reply #20 on:** May 31, 2007, 07:27:17 pm »

Arroyo takes a pair of strikes, then looks at an inside FB at the waist. Side retired.

5 Ks for Woody

mihoba · « **Reply #21 on:** May 31, 2007, 07:31:16 pm »

Lee, showing his socks, reaches for a 2-2 low outside slider and pops it to first, 1 down

mihoba · « **Reply #22 on:** May 31, 2007, 07:32:25 pm »

PENCE!!! lines a 1-1 FB over the secondbaseman's head into the gap, stand up double

dirty steve · « **Reply #23 on:** May 31, 2007, 07:32:50 pm »

pence rips it opposite field and returns the favor on Griffey.

Andyzipp · « **Reply #24 on:** May 31, 2007, 07:33:05 pm »

Who are you talking to?

Andyzipp · « **Reply #25 on:** May 31, 2007, 07:33:36 pm »

Griffey is Syrup-slow

homer · « **Reply #26 on:** May 31, 2007, 07:34:47 pm »

Quote from: Andyzipp on May 31, 2007, 07:33:36 pm

Griffey is Syrup-slow

slow as molasses in january

mihoba · « **Reply #27 on:** May 31, 2007, 07:35:43 pm »

Luuuuke knocks a 2-2 pitch down the fistbase line, snagged by Hatteberg, tosses to Arroyo for the out. Pence to third, 2 down

homer · « **Reply #28 on:** May 31, 2007, 07:36:37 pm »

fuck arroyo

mihoba · « **Reply #29 on:** May 31, 2007, 07:37:02 pm »

AE whiffs on a 0-2 low outside curve, 3 down. Same pitch Lee popped up on.

austro · « **Reply #30 on:** May 31, 2007, 07:38:25 pm »

Curveball, bats are afraid.

Andyzipp · « **Reply #31 on:** May 31, 2007, 07:39:42 pm »

Fuckin' Hopper.

mihoba · « **Reply #32 on:** May 31, 2007, 07:39:47 pm »

Bunny Boy taps a 1-2 curve weakly up the third base line, Loretta can't pick it up, infield single

mihoba · « **Reply #33 on:** May 31, 2007, 07:41:50 pm »

Mad Hatteberg pops up a 3-1 pitch behind third, AE calls off Loretta, 1 down

homer · « **Reply #34 on:** May 31, 2007, 07:42:07 pm »

Its official - JD says A-Rod play was Bush League.

Andyzipp · « **Reply #35 on:** May 31, 2007, 07:43:38 pm »

Looks like Hopper got robbed.

mihoba · « **Reply #36 on:** May 31, 2007, 07:43:50 pm »

Slo Mo Griffey at bat, Hopper tries to steal, gunned down by Brad! Excellent throw.

homer · « **Reply #37 on:** May 31, 2007, 07:43:54 pm »

Quote from: Andyzipp on May 31, 2007, 07:39:42 pm

Fuckin' Hopper.

Fuckin' Ausmus.

mihoba · « **Reply #38 on:** May 31, 2007, 07:44:30 pm »

And Junior swings through a FB right down the pipe, side retired.

homer · « **Reply #39 on:** May 31, 2007, 07:44:33 pm »

Quote from: Andyzipp on May 31, 2007, 07:43:38 pm

Looks like Hopper got robbed.

Nah. AE blocked his hand, and the other hand never went to the bag.

mihoba · « **Reply #40 on:** May 31, 2007, 07:48:47 pm »

The gunner Ausmus steps in, slams a 1-2 pitch over Juniors head off the wall, Ausmus digs for third, safe!

Diaz walked a foul ball all the way to the mound? Arroyo was chatting with him

homer · « **Reply #41 on:** May 31, 2007, 07:49:53 pm »

Quote from: mihoba on May 31, 2007, 07:48:47 pm

Diaz walked a foul ball all the way to the mound? Arroyo was chatting with him

Courtesy... foul ball off Ausmus's foot.

mihoba · « **Reply #42 on:** May 31, 2007, 07:50:35 pm »

Woody breaks his bat on a 2-1 pitch, back to Arroyo, 1 down

austro · « **Reply #43 on:** May 31, 2007, 07:50:50 pm »

Quote from: mihoba on May 31, 2007, 07:48:47 pm

Diaz walked a foul ball all the way to the mound? Arroyo was chatting with him

And they had a chuckle. I wonder what that was all about? I think that part of Diaz going out there was giving Brad a moment after fouling the ball off his foot.

mihoba · « **Reply #44 on:** May 31, 2007, 07:51:46 pm »

Biggio lines an RBI single to left, hit #2,975, 1-0 Astros

mihoba · « **Reply #45 on:** May 31, 2007, 07:53:14 pm »

Loretta lines a single to left, Biggio to second

Loretta's 1,500 career hit.

Amy · « **Reply #46 on:** May 31, 2007, 07:54:52 pm »

Twinkie is really looking pathetic out there.

Andyzipp · « **Reply #47 on:** May 31, 2007, 07:54:52 pm »

Wow, Twinkie looks defeated.

mihoba · « **Reply #48 on:** May 31, 2007, 07:54:57 pm »

Twinkie pops up a 1-1 curve, infield fly to Phillips, 2 down

Amy · « **Reply #49 on:** May 31, 2007, 07:57:52 pm »

WOOOHOOOO!!!!! It feels like forever since I've seen something like that from our guys.

mihoba · « **Reply #50 on:** May 31, 2007, 07:57:55 pm »

The Horse lines a 2-2 hanging curve into the left field corner, 2-run double!

3-0 Astros

Andyzipp · « **Reply #51 on:** May 31, 2007, 07:58:15 pm »

Nice job of hitting by Carlos.

homer · « **Reply #52 on:** May 31, 2007, 07:58:27 pm »

Adam Dunn is a fucking shitty outfielder.

Amy · « **Reply #53 on:** May 31, 2007, 08:00:03 pm »

Shit! Well, at least the run scored. Lee runs like he's towing the Crawford Boxes behind him.

mihoba · « **Reply #54 on:** May 31, 2007, 08:00:27 pm »

PENCE!!! waits on the hanging curve, slams it off the base of the Crawford wall, ball bounces away from Dunn, PENCE!!! trying to stretch a triple....... got him. RBI double, side retired

After 3 complete, 4-0 Astros

Andyzipp · « **Reply #55 on:** May 31, 2007, 08:00:54 pm »

Youthful Enthusiasm 0, Crippling Reality 1

Andyzipp · « **Reply #56 on:** May 31, 2007, 08:01:41 pm »

Glad I'm getting more shots of that damn jacket.

homer · « **Reply #57 on:** May 31, 2007, 08:02:21 pm »

Quote from: Andyzipp on May 31, 2007, 08:00:54 pm

Youthful Enthusiasm 0, Crippling Reality 1

That was some Edmonsesque baiting by Dunn.

Andyzipp · « **Reply #58 on:** May 31, 2007, 08:03:17 pm »

Quote from: homer on May 31, 2007, 08:02:21 pm

That was some Edmonsesque baiting by Dunn.

I doubt that Burbank Jimmy could have done any better.

mihoba · « **Reply #59 on:** May 31, 2007, 08:03:19 pm »

Phillips, waving the bat ala Sheffield, takes a 2-2 pitch off his back arm, HBP

homer · « **Reply #60 on:** May 31, 2007, 08:04:05 pm »

Quote from: Andyzipp on May 31, 2007, 08:01:41 pm

Glad I'm getting more shots of that damn jacket.

JD- Jacket probably looks real good in high definition.

Andyzipp · « **Reply #61 on:** May 31, 2007, 08:05:16 pm »

Not really.

mihoba · « **Reply #62 on:** May 31, 2007, 08:06:44 pm »

New Caney Dunn slams an impressive upper tank foul to right, then slices a foul to the left side, and finally whiffs on a 2-2 hook, 1 down

Alkie · « **Reply #63 on:** May 31, 2007, 08:06:58 pm »

Hells! I go down to the swollen river (the ACTUAL swollen river, not some obvious other "swollen river") to see if I can catch anything at 1200 CFS. "No" sez God. But I did manage to get a French lure from the 1950s stuck in my middle finger.

So I come back up to the house and it's 4-0.

Maybe I was doing better down there than I thought.

mihoba · « **Reply #64 on:** May 31, 2007, 08:07:22 pm »

A Gonzo pops it to Bidge, 2 down

mihoba · « **Reply #65 on:** May 31, 2007, 08:09:30 pm »

EE-5 lines it over AE for a single, Phillips going for third, Lee throw is late, EE to second

Ross IBB, base juiced for the P

Andyzipp · « **Reply #66 on:** May 31, 2007, 08:10:04 pm »

Quote from: Alkie on May 31, 2007, 08:06:58 pm

Hells! I go down to the swollen river (the ACTUAL swollen river, not some obvious other "swollen river") to see if I can catch anything at 1200 CFS. "No" sez God. But I did manage to get a French lure from the 1950s stuck in my middle finger.

So I come back up to the house and it's 4-0.

Maybe I was doing better down there than I thought.

I can come up with 109 more middle-century European lures if you've got room on your fingers.

Alkie · « **Reply #67 on:** May 31, 2007, 08:12:02 pm »

Quote from: Andyzipp on May 31, 2007, 08:10:04 pm

I can come up with 109 more middle-century European lures if you've got room on your fingers.

If you're even remotely serious, I have 7 fingers left.

mihoba · « **Reply #68 on:** May 31, 2007, 08:12:20 pm »

Arroyo misses a high 2-2 FB, side retired. Whew.

mihoba · « **Reply #69 on:** May 31, 2007, 08:15:39 pm »

Luuuuke grounder, 3 unassisted, 1 down

mihoba · « **Reply #70 on:** May 31, 2007, 08:17:07 pm »

AE lines a 2-1 curve right to EE, 2 down

mihoba · « **Reply #71 on:** May 31, 2007, 08:18:25 pm »

Ausmus misses a curve on 0-2, side retired.

4 complete, 4-0 Astros

mihoba · « **Reply #72 on:** May 31, 2007, 08:22:32 pm »

Hopper pops up a 1-2 pitch to Loretta, 1 down

mihoba · « **Reply #73 on:** May 31, 2007, 08:24:47 pm »

Mad Hatter slaps a full count double over the third base bag into the corner, double

mihoba · « **Reply #74 on:** May 31, 2007, 08:26:59 pm »

Junior, on 1-2, hits a deep fly to left center, caught by Lee on the track, Hatter to third, 2 down

Andyzipp · « **Reply #75 on:** May 31, 2007, 08:29:11 pm »

I think Biggio just NOW reacted to that ball.

mihoba · « **Reply #76 on:** May 31, 2007, 08:29:23 pm »

Phillips knocks a 2-2 FB into right, RBI single

4-1 Astros

austro · « **Reply #77 on:** May 31, 2007, 08:30:25 pm »

Wow, 105+ pitches for Woody, and he's not out of the 5th yet.

Andyzipp · « **Reply #78 on:** May 31, 2007, 08:30:41 pm »

And as if someone has done something they need to be punished for, ol' Poo On The Brains is warming up.

mihoba · « **Reply #79 on:** May 31, 2007, 08:32:40 pm »

Dunn get t 0-2, fouls off three pitches, watches a high outside FB, pops up a high curve behind second, it falls in for an RBI double.

4-2 Astros

Andyzipp · « **Reply #80 on:** May 31, 2007, 08:32:50 pm »

Okay, so the ball dropped in...was there any need to throw home and allow Dunn to get to second?

austro · « **Reply #81 on:** May 31, 2007, 08:33:50 pm »

Quote from: Andyzipp on May 31, 2007, 08:32:50 pm

Okay, so the ball dropped in...was there any need to throw home and allow Dunn to get to second?

Hey, with Biggio's cannon arm, you've gotta try it!

mihoba · « **Reply #82 on:** May 31, 2007, 08:35:04 pm »

A Gonzo looks at a borderline 1-2 FB on the inside corner, ring him up! Side retired.

Andyzipp · « **Reply #83 on:** May 31, 2007, 08:36:29 pm »

Okay, time to place your bets. How long before someone bitches about Woody being asked to throw too many pitches?

pravata · « **Reply #84 on:** May 31, 2007, 08:37:41 pm »

Quote from: Andyzipp on May 31, 2007, 08:32:50 pm

Okay, so the ball dropped in...was there any need to throw home and allow Dunn to get to second?

Yes. To complete the trifecta of Pence, Lee, then Biggio forgetting how to play baseball.

austro · « **Reply #85 on:** May 31, 2007, 08:38:03 pm »

Quote from: Andyzipp on May 31, 2007, 08:36:29 pm

Okay, time to place your bets. How long before someone bitches about Woody being asked to throw too many pitches?

It'll be a delayed reaction. If he gets lit up in his next start, somebody will claim that it's because he was abused in this start.

mihoba · « **Reply #86 on:** May 31, 2007, 08:38:09 pm »

Woody is gassed, 117 pitches thru 5 complete. PH Orlando Palmeiro hits a 1-2 one hopper to Phillips, 1 down

Amy · « **Reply #87 on:** May 31, 2007, 08:38:38 pm »

Jeez Opie sucks lately. Gar would've done just as well, if not better, to let Woody hit for himself and then take him out.

pravata · « **Reply #88 on:** May 31, 2007, 08:38:56 pm »

Quote from: Alkie on May 31, 2007, 08:06:58 pm

... But I did manage to get a French lure from the 1950s stuck in my middle finger. ...

Well, at least you caught something.

mihoba · « **Reply #89 on:** May 31, 2007, 08:39:53 pm »

Pigpen slow grounder to short, AGonzo scoops and fires, safe! Hit #2,976

Amy · « **Reply #90 on:** May 31, 2007, 08:40:26 pm »

Way to hustle Bidge, as usual.

Andyzipp · « **Reply #91 on:** May 31, 2007, 08:40:48 pm »

Quote from: austro on May 31, 2007, 08:38:03 pm

It'll be a delayed reaction. If he gets lit up in his next start, somebody will claim that it's because he was abused in this start.

Nice Call. I'm expecting to see an effectiveness/pitches thrown ratio ploy. How he was cruising until he hit 100 pitches.

mihoba · « **Reply #92 on:** May 31, 2007, 08:41:18 pm »

Loretta inside outs a looping single to right, Biggio to third easily. What a damn fine piece of hitting.

austro · « **Reply #93 on:** May 31, 2007, 08:42:57 pm »

Shit! That 2-1 pitch to Lance was just screaming "CRUSH ME!!!!"

Amy · « **Reply #94 on:** May 31, 2007, 08:43:52 pm »

Twinkie does not have a clue.

Andyzipp · « **Reply #95 on:** May 31, 2007, 08:44:27 pm »

Thank you Jebus!

pravata · « **Reply #96 on:** May 31, 2007, 08:44:38 pm »

Quote from: Amy on May 31, 2007, 08:43:52 pm

Twinkie does not have a clue.

Somebody fronted him a quarter.

Amy · « **Reply #97 on:** May 31, 2007, 08:44:40 pm »

HAHA!! I'm thrilled to be wrong this time! Thank god.

Andyzipp · « **Reply #98 on:** May 31, 2007, 08:44:47 pm »

Quote from: Amy on May 31, 2007, 08:43:52 pm

Twinkie does not have a clue.

Maybe a little clue.

mihoba · « **Reply #99 on:** May 31, 2007, 08:44:59 pm »

Berkman, on a full-count with Loretta running, hits a curve deep to right, just out of the reach of Junior, 3-run dinger!!

7-2 Astros

austro · « **Reply #100 on:** May 31, 2007, 08:45:21 pm »

Even there, I thought it was a pop-up. Thank you, BBGs, for pushing it over the wall.

JSAstrosFan · « **Reply #101 on:** May 31, 2007, 08:45:32 pm »

Quote from: mihoba on May 31, 2007, 08:44:59 pm

Berkman, on a full-count with Loretta running, hits a curve deep to right, just out of the reach of Junior, 3-run dinger!!

7-2 Astros

Finally!! WooHoo!!!

mihoba · « **Reply #102 on:** May 31, 2007, 08:45:52 pm »

Lee slams the first pitch past third, single

Andyzipp · « **Reply #103 on:** May 31, 2007, 08:45:58 pm »

Who said Dunn was a bad fielder? He didn't try to hatch that ball even a little bit.

mihoba · « **Reply #104 on:** May 31, 2007, 08:47:31 pm »

Arroyo gets a nice visit, PENCE!!! pops up to shallow right, Phillips drifts over, 2 down

pravata · « **Reply #105 on:** May 31, 2007, 08:47:49 pm »

Quote from: Amy on May 31, 2007, 08:44:40 pm

HAHA!! I'm thrilled to be wrong this time! Thank god.

Yez ve've zeen zese zymptombs beefore. zees ez calt "football zyndrom". Zee peeples zat vatch zee beezeball, gets neither too high ner too low.

austro · « **Reply #106 on:** May 31, 2007, 08:48:22 pm »

Ok, so the question turns to this: how fast do Alkie's fingers heal? If we stick a lure in one finger each night, will the first finger be healed enough to accept another lure in 8 days later?

mihoba · « **Reply #107 on:** May 31, 2007, 08:48:31 pm »

Luuuuke freezes Hopper, over his head!!! RBI triple!

Hopper was completely fooled.

mihoba · « **Reply #108 on:** May 31, 2007, 08:49:48 pm »

AE hits it deep to center, Hopper is there, side retired.

8-2 Astros after 5 complete.

Amy · « **Reply #109 on:** May 31, 2007, 08:49:49 pm »

You know you've hit the shit out of the ball when Lee scores from first base.

Andyzipp · « **Reply #110 on:** May 31, 2007, 08:50:10 pm »

I'm not sure, but I'm pretty sure Lee was practicing his Lamaze breathing techniques rounding third on the way to home.

Super Fan #99 · « **Reply #111 on:** May 31, 2007, 08:51:22 pm »

Quote from: austro on May 31, 2007, 08:48:22 pm

Ok, so the question turns to this: how fast do Alkie's fingers heal? If we stick a lure in one finger each night, will the first finger be healed enough to accept another lure in 8 days later?

Neosporin - A Higher Level of Healing

pravata · « **Reply #112 on:** May 31, 2007, 08:52:49 pm »

Again with the Smails! from JD

mihoba · « **Reply #113 on:** May 31, 2007, 08:53:09 pm »

Rick ~~Brown~~ White in, Edwin E lines a single to right on 0-2. Pisser.

mihoba · « **Reply #114 on:** May 31, 2007, 08:56:21 pm »

Ross, on a full count, flails at high heat, 1 down

mihoba · « **Reply #115 on:** May 31, 2007, 08:58:45 pm »

Chad Moeller pinch hits for Arroyo, wiffs on a 1-2 curve, 2 down

Arroyo 5 IP, 11 hits, 8 earnies

mihoba · « **Reply #116 on:** May 31, 2007, 09:01:26 pm »

Norris The Bunny goes 1-2, taps a weak bouncer to third, Loretta missed the barehanded stab, infield single

pots · « **Reply #117 on:** May 31, 2007, 09:04:24 pm »

Well, ain't that something. I take the dogsfor a walk, record the game. Figured I'd catchup by speeding through the innings then going back to live (VCR not TIVO). Anywho, 1-0 Lance just popped out, Lee up 2 on 2 out. Blackness. Apparantly, my wife got up from her nap went upstairs. Saw the cable box on and....

So I go back to live. First thing I see is Rick White. I'm thinking crap. But then 8-2!!!

mihoba · « **Reply #118 on:** May 31, 2007, 09:04:43 pm »

Hatty watches two balls, Ausmus to the mound, (throw strikes you stinky fuck!), ball three not close, taken strike, taken another strike, now a full count, lined foul to the left, and finally walks.

pots · « **Reply #119 on:** May 31, 2007, 09:04:53 pm »

And now I'm thinking crap again

pravata · « **Reply #120 on:** May 31, 2007, 09:06:30 pm »

Quote from: mihoba on May 31, 2007, 09:04:43 pm

Hatty watches two balls, Ausmus to the mound, (throw strikes you stinky fuck!), ball three not close, taken strike, taken another strike, now a full count, lined foul to the left, and finally walks.

Is there something about guys whose names ends in -berg? Perfessers of the strike zone.

mihoba · « **Reply #121 on:** May 31, 2007, 09:09:42 pm »

Garner to the mound, waits for Diaz, Gar motioned for Rex Jones, looking at his middle finger. He left him in there.

Griffey takes a ball way wide, another FB outside, still another outside, FB right down the pipe, fouled back, full count high and deep to center, PENCE!!! camps under it, side retired

8-2 Astros

pots · « **Reply #122 on:** May 31, 2007, 09:09:49 pm »

Wow, White's reaction seemed like dinger to me.

Andyzipp · « **Reply #123 on:** May 31, 2007, 09:10:33 pm »

Pretty sure ol' Poo On The Brain just shit himself. Not that you would notice. Good thing he's got that extra 25 feet in dead center.

TheWizard · « **Reply #124 on:** May 31, 2007, 09:11:41 pm »

These Sonic "good replays" are much better when we are putting up 8 runs through 5 frames.

pravata · « **Reply #125 on:** May 31, 2007, 09:11:59 pm »

Quote from: mihoba on May 31, 2007, 09:09:42 pm

Garner to the mound, waits for Diaz, Gar motioned for Rex Jones, looking at his middle finger. He left him in there.

Griffey takes a ball way wide, another FB outside, still another outside, FB right down the pipe, fouled back, full count high and deep to center, PENCE!!! camps under it, side retired

8-2 Astros

So White waited for Diaz to waddle out before showing the finger?

mihoba · « **Reply #126 on:** May 31, 2007, 09:12:31 pm »

Brad Salmon on the bump

Ausmus 2-0 bouncer to short, 1 down

pravata · « **Reply #127 on:** May 31, 2007, 09:13:17 pm »

This is a bold move.

T. J. · « **Reply #128 on:** May 31, 2007, 09:13:30 pm »

You know what it is, don't you? Berkman is wearing actual baseball pants tonight. I don't think he's shown the socks for a while, has he?

Lurch · « **Reply #129 on:** May 31, 2007, 09:13:34 pm »

Is Jenning's ass allowed to be outside the box?

mihoba · « **Reply #130 on:** May 31, 2007, 09:14:37 pm »

Jason Jennings to PH (fresh off the DL, cute)

watches a 2-2 FB , 2 down

T. J. · « **Reply #131 on:** May 31, 2007, 09:14:42 pm »

That was a fine, fine, strike out looking.

mihoba · « **Reply #132 on:** May 31, 2007, 09:15:29 pm »

Bidge misses an 0-2 hook, 3 down

JackAstro · « **Reply #133 on:** May 31, 2007, 09:18:13 pm »

Had the volume down - did Brownie or JD mention any reason for the Jennings PH?

mihoba · « **Reply #134 on:** May 31, 2007, 09:19:22 pm »

Lidge on the hill

Hot dog Phillips takes a strike, missed a nice slider, ball in the dirt, and flails at a mean slider off the plate. Sit down. 1 out

pots · « **Reply #135 on:** May 31, 2007, 09:20:47 pm »

Quote from: JackAstro on May 31, 2007, 09:18:13 pm

Had the volume down - did Brownie or JD mention any reason for the Jennings PH?

Yeah the mentioned Jennings hitting second deck homers in batting practice.

mihoba · « **Reply #136 on:** May 31, 2007, 09:21:21 pm »

Adam Dunn takes a strike, misses a high FB, FB outside for a ball, slider inside ball, and whiffs on an inside FB. 2 down

Amy · « **Reply #137 on:** May 31, 2007, 09:21:43 pm »

Quote from: pots on May 31, 2007, 09:20:47 pm

Yeah the mentioned Jennings hitting second deck homers in batting practice.

I think JD also said something about saving his few remaining position players for later in case they're needed.

mihoba · « **Reply #138 on:** May 31, 2007, 09:22:03 pm »

A Gonzo pulls an outside FB to short, side retired.

pravata · « **Reply #139 on:** May 31, 2007, 09:22:16 pm »

groundball to short is as good as a strikeout.

pravata · « **Reply #140 on:** May 31, 2007, 09:23:56 pm »

Quote from: JackAstro on May 31, 2007, 09:18:13 pm

Had the volume down - did Brownie or JD mention any reason for the Jennings PH?

In the tone and spirit of Bluto Blutarski, "WHY NOT?" Gar will get the question in the post game I'm sure

mihoba · « **Reply #141 on:** May 31, 2007, 09:25:25 pm »

Cool rockin' Loretta steps in facing Jared Burton (RH)

Slaps a single to right, Griffey is a statue, drop right in front of his glove.

JackAstro · « **Reply #142 on:** May 31, 2007, 09:25:48 pm »

Thanks. With Jim and Andy bringing up an Ensberg/Lane to LAA rumor, I thought it was vaguely, faintly interesting that neither was used there. Probably nothing, but thought I'd ask.

PS - Griffey is entertaining as hell out there.

pravata · « **Reply #143 on:** May 31, 2007, 09:26:07 pm »

Quote from: mihoba on May 31, 2007, 09:25:25 pm

Cool rockin' Loretta steps in facing Jared Burton (RH)

Slaps a single to right, Griffey is a statue, drop right in front of his glove.

hey, he "dove" for it.

pravata · « **Reply #144 on:** May 31, 2007, 09:26:58 pm »

Quote from: JackAstro on May 31, 2007, 09:25:48 pm

Thanks. With Jim and Andy bringing up an Ensberg/Lane to LAA rumor, I thought it was vaguely, faintly interesting that neither was used there. Probably nothing, but thought I'd ask.

PS - Griffey is entertaining as hell out there.

We'll see. After seeing Gar laughing in the dugout in the first, I dont think he's all that tight.

mihoba · « **Reply #145 on:** May 31, 2007, 09:26:59 pm »

Berkman takes three balls, takes a strike, then watches an inside FB. Walk.

homer · « **Reply #146 on:** May 31, 2007, 09:27:03 pm »

Quote from: JackAstro on May 31, 2007, 09:25:48 pm

PS - Griffey is entertaining as hell out there.

In a 'shell of his former self' sort of way...

T. J. · « **Reply #147 on:** May 31, 2007, 09:27:28 pm »

Those are damn fine socks Berkman is sporting. Look like a baseball player, play like a baseball player. The baseball gods are pleased.

mihoba · « **Reply #148 on:** May 31, 2007, 09:29:29 pm »

Lee takes a pair of outside FB, watches a slider miss outside, low FB called a strike, FB on the outside black, full count. Tapper to second, throw to second, FC. 1 out, Loretta to third

austro · « **Reply #149 on:** May 31, 2007, 09:30:00 pm »

Quote from: JackAstro on May 31, 2007, 09:25:48 pm

Thanks. With Jim and Andy bringing up an Ensberg/Lane to LAA rumor, I thought it was vaguely, faintly interesting that neither was used there. Probably nothing, but thought I'd ask.

I've been wondering the same thing. With the 6-run lead, there may not be many more pinch-hitting opportunities (I hope), so we may not get any more tests of the hypothesis.

Amy · « **Reply #150 on:** May 31, 2007, 09:30:12 pm »

Whoa! Right over PENCE!!!'s noggin.

mihoba · « **Reply #151 on:** May 31, 2007, 09:32:30 pm »

PENCE!!! almost had his head taken off, WP, Lee to second. Infield now in. watches a FB miss outside. slaps a FB deep to right, foul. FB fouled back. Slider tapped foul. Fould tip K on a hanger. 2 down

Amy · « **Reply #152 on:** May 31, 2007, 09:35:53 pm »

Glad to see Luke making solid contact again.

mihoba · « **Reply #153 on:** May 31, 2007, 09:35:55 pm »

Burton out, 'crafty' lefty Mike Stanton in

Luuuuke lined an RBI single to right, Lee stops at third. 9-2 Astros.

mihoba · « **Reply #154 on:** May 31, 2007, 09:37:06 pm »

AE solid RBI single to right, Scott stops at second. 10-2 Astros.

mihoba · « **Reply #155 on:** May 31, 2007, 09:38:43 pm »

Ausmus weak roller to second, side retired.

After 7, ASTROS 10, Reds 2

austro · « **Reply #156 on:** May 31, 2007, 09:38:53 pm »

Well, there was the answer to one part of the Ensberg/Lane question: "Jason Lane comes out to the on-deck circle with the pitcher's spot due up next." Didn't get in (yet), but he's evidently available.

Alkie · « **Reply #157 on:** May 31, 2007, 09:39:42 pm »

Quote from: austro on May 31, 2007, 09:38:53 pm

Well, there was the answer to one part of the Ensberg/Lane question: "Jason Lane comes out to the on-deck circle with the pitcher's spot due up next." Didn't get in (yet), but he's evidently available.

My night is ruined.

Andyzipp · « **Reply #158 on:** May 31, 2007, 09:40:02 pm »

Quote from: austro on May 31, 2007, 09:38:53 pm

Well, there was the answer to one part of the Ensberg/Lane question: "Jason Lane comes out to the on-deck circle with the pitcher's spot due up next." Didn't get in (yet), but he's evidently available.

Unless...the Astros front office is monitoring the board right now.

mihoba · « **Reply #159 on:** May 31, 2007, 09:41:17 pm »

Borkowski takes his turn

EE-5 drops a single in front of Luuuuke

pravata · « **Reply #160 on:** May 31, 2007, 09:41:43 pm »

Ausmus "110 games (to go) that's 8 football seasons" he did that in his head. That's what an Ivy League education will get you. That and the ability to smother a slider in the dirt.

mihoba · « **Reply #161 on:** May 31, 2007, 09:42:20 pm »

Ross misses another 0-2 high FB, 1 down

homer · « **Reply #162 on:** May 31, 2007, 09:42:43 pm »

Quote from: Andyzipp on May 31, 2007, 09:40:02 pm

Unless...the Astros front office is monitoring the board right now.

Baltimore in LA tonight. Game is in the third... might have to wait for that one too.

pravata · « **Reply #163 on:** May 31, 2007, 09:42:50 pm »

Quote from: Alkie on May 31, 2007, 09:39:42 pm

My night is ruined.

You sure it wasnt the tetanus shot? You did have a tetanus shot?

homer · « **Reply #164 on:** May 31, 2007, 09:43:30 pm »

Quote from: pravata on May 31, 2007, 09:41:43 pm

Ausmus "110 games (to go) that's 8 football seasons" he did that in his head. That's what an Ivy League education will get you. That and the ability to smother a slider in the dirt.

Then he said 'Lose 120 games for the rest of the season'

mihoba · « **Reply #165 on:** May 31, 2007, 09:43:39 pm »

Dewayne Wise PH

bouncer to Biggio, who muffs it again. runner to second. Ugly.

pravata · « **Reply #166 on:** May 31, 2007, 09:44:04 pm »

Quote from: homer on May 31, 2007, 09:43:30 pm

Then he said 'Lose 120 games for the rest of the season'

Told you, Ivy. League.

pravata · « **Reply #167 on:** May 31, 2007, 09:45:10 pm »

Juan Goo had a rough night for Round Rock.

mihoba · « **Reply #168 on:** May 31, 2007, 09:45:12 pm »

Hip Hopper, swinging at everything, missed a curve outside. Funny.

mihoba · « **Reply #169 on:** May 31, 2007, 09:46:24 pm »

Mad Hatter lines it right to Scott, side retired.

homer · « **Reply #170 on:** May 31, 2007, 09:46:30 pm »

Brownie - 'Ever been to the Louisville slugger factory tour?'
JD - 'No. Not a big fan of bats. Try to avoid bats.'

Alkie · « **Reply #171 on:** May 31, 2007, 09:46:38 pm »

Quote from: pravata on May 31, 2007, 09:42:50 pm

You sure it wasnt the tetanus shot? You did have a tetanus shot?

I said a FRENCH lure. Tetanus is the least of my fucking worries.

pravata · « **Reply #172 on:** May 31, 2007, 09:47:16 pm »

Quote from: Alkie on May 31, 2007, 09:46:38 pm

I said a FRENCH lure. Tetanus is the least of my fucking worries.

Holy carp. Penicillen.

Andyzipp · « **Reply #173 on:** May 31, 2007, 09:47:35 pm »

Quote from: Alkie on May 31, 2007, 09:46:38 pm

I said a FRENCH lure. Tetanus is the least of my fucking worries.

Sure. Now you've got the Clap and an urge to smear bree on a prostitute.

Alkie · « **Reply #174 on:** May 31, 2007, 09:49:28 pm »

Quote from: Andyzipp on May 31, 2007, 09:47:35 pm

Sure. Now you've got the Clap and an urge to smear bree on a prostitute.

Now?

The Spleen · « **Reply #175 on:** May 31, 2007, 09:49:34 pm »

Quote from: Alkie on May 31, 2007, 09:46:38 pm

I said a FRENCH lure.

Guaranteed to catch you a limit of Germans...

austro · « **Reply #176 on:** May 31, 2007, 09:49:45 pm »

And there's the other half of the question. Put a good swing on it. Bad luck.

pravata · « **Reply #177 on:** May 31, 2007, 09:49:58 pm »

Ensberg, ph, hopes dashed.

homer · « **Reply #178 on:** May 31, 2007, 09:50:07 pm »

Quote from: Alkie on May 31, 2007, 09:46:38 pm

I said a FRENCH lure. Tetanus is the least of my fucking worries.

Do you feel the sudden need to surrender to someone?

Amy · « **Reply #179 on:** May 31, 2007, 09:50:10 pm »

Like to see Bidge hitting it the other way.

Andyzipp · « **Reply #180 on:** May 31, 2007, 09:50:44 pm »

Quote from: Alkie on May 31, 2007, 09:49:28 pm

Now?

Sorry, now you have a medical excuse.

mihoba · « **Reply #181 on:** May 31, 2007, 09:50:46 pm »

Gary Majewski in

Mo Berg lines it to left, Dunn catches it near the wall, 1 down

Biggio drops a double into right, ground rule.

Alkie · « **Reply #182 on:** May 31, 2007, 09:50:57 pm »

Quote from: The Spleen on May 31, 2007, 09:49:34 pm

Guaranteed to catch you a limit of Germans...

Holy shit! It worked. Seems like on the way back from dinner we noticed an awful lot of restaurants and trinket shoppes here in New Braunfels with oddly sounding German names.

Jacksonian · « **Reply #183 on:** May 31, 2007, 09:53:00 pm »

Burke got pulled after the top of the 1st inning at Fresno. I didn't hear if it was injury or...

pravata · « **Reply #184 on:** May 31, 2007, 09:53:28 pm »

Quote from: Alkie on May 31, 2007, 09:50:57 pm

Holy shit! It worked. Seems like on the way back from dinner we noticed an awful lot of restaurants and trinket shoppes here in New Braunfels with oddly sounding German names.

Quick, build a very long concrete wall. That will keep them out. Also, you could strew soap about. Couldnt hurt.

mihoba · « **Reply #185 on:** May 31, 2007, 09:53:49 pm »

Loretta works the count full, lined a single to right. Went. with. the. pitch.

pravata · « **Reply #186 on:** May 31, 2007, 09:53:58 pm »

Quote from: Jacksonian on May 31, 2007, 09:53:00 pm

Burke got pulled after the top of the 1st inning at Fresno. I didn't hear if it was injury or...

Now that has legs.

JackAstro · « **Reply #187 on:** May 31, 2007, 09:54:33 pm »

Quote from: pravata on May 31, 2007, 09:49:58 pm

Ensberg, ph, hopes dashed.

It's a complex diversion. They've put it on hold for one more day to throw us off their trail. Surely.

remy · « **Reply #188 on:** May 31, 2007, 09:54:48 pm »

what the fuck, berkman was safe by half a step

mihoba · « **Reply #189 on:** May 31, 2007, 09:54:55 pm »

Berkman slaps a bouncer to third, 5-4-3 on a close play.

On to the ninth, 10-2 Astros.

JackAstro · « **Reply #190 on:** May 31, 2007, 09:55:18 pm »

Quote from: Jacksonian on May 31, 2007, 09:53:00 pm

Burke got pulled after the top of the 1st inning at Fresno. I didn't hear if it was injury or...

Also a diversion?

pravata · « **Reply #191 on:** May 31, 2007, 09:55:44 pm »

Quote from: remy on May 31, 2007, 09:54:48 pm

what the fuck, berkman was safe by half a step

The umpires grow tired of this game. They must feed.

Jacksonian · « **Reply #192 on:** May 31, 2007, 09:56:00 pm »

Quote from: pravata on May 31, 2007, 09:53:58 pm

Now that has legs.

Jim needs to get Capps on the phone, NOW.

cougar · « **Reply #193 on:** May 31, 2007, 09:56:47 pm »

Based upon tonight's game, I guess I will not tempt the BBGs and Baio the Almighty and will not watch any more games. It's a shame, but it's a sacrifice I will make for the good of the team.

pravata · « **Reply #194 on:** May 31, 2007, 09:57:07 pm »

Quote from: Jacksonian on May 31, 2007, 09:56:00 pm

Jim needs to get Capps on the phone, NOW.

hmmmmm. Lamb has replaced Berkman at 1st....

Jacksonian · « **Reply #195 on:** May 31, 2007, 09:57:38 pm »

Quote from: JackAstro on May 31, 2007, 09:55:18 pm

Also a diversion?

Noticed it on the milb.com game log a few minutes ago. "Defensive substitution" was the reason rather than "injury."

Andyzipp · « **Reply #196 on:** May 31, 2007, 09:58:14 pm »

Moehler...he does exist.

mihoba · « **Reply #197 on:** May 31, 2007, 09:59:04 pm »

Ensberg at third, Lamb at first, Lane in left. Moehler on the mound.

Junior lines a single to left center

mihoba · « **Reply #198 on:** May 31, 2007, 09:59:41 pm »

Phillips pop foul to Lamb, 1 down

Amy · « **Reply #199 on:** May 31, 2007, 10:00:15 pm »

Quote from: Jacksonian on May 31, 2007, 09:57:38 pm

Noticed it on the milb.com game log a few minutes ago. "Defensive substitution" was the reason rather than "injury."

After the first inning??