Author Topic: Astros @ Phillies, 4/16/2008 (Read 8084 times)

mihoba · « **on:** April 16, 2008, 06:09:47 pm »

Astros

Bourn CF
Loretta 2B
Berkman 1B
Lee LF
Tejada SS
Blum 3B
Pence RF
Ausmus C
Oswalt P

Phillies

Werth CF
Feliz 3B
Utley 2B
Howard 1B
Burrell LF
Jenkins RF
Ruiz C
Bruntlett SS
Kendrick P

remy · « **Reply #1 on:** April 16, 2008, 06:14:37 pm »

Mercifully, the game tonight doesn't appear to be on tv for me (Dish). Perhaps I'll actually find something productive to do instead.

Go get 'em, Roy.

Mike · « **Reply #2 on:** April 16, 2008, 06:16:44 pm »

sounds like great hustle from Bourn infield hit, stolen base number 8

mihoba · « **Reply #3 on:** April 16, 2008, 06:17:44 pm »

Bourn's leg/ankle is hurting. He was favoring it after running past first on his infield single, then was gingerly stepping back on several pickoff throws. He was running on a fouled off hit and run with Loretta, now he just swiped second on a pitchout to Berkman and came up out of his slide slowly.

mihoba · « **Reply #4 on:** April 16, 2008, 06:22:02 pm »

KABONG! Lee smashed a laser off the 334 sign in left, RBI double.

Lurch · « **Reply #5 on:** April 16, 2008, 06:24:39 pm »

If anyone else is still looking on DTV, today's game is on 743

mihoba · « **Reply #6 on:** April 16, 2008, 06:25:22 pm »

Quote from: Lurch on April 16, 2008, 06:24:39 pm

If anyone else is still looking on DTV, today's game is on 743

I'm getting it on 665.

Noe · « **Reply #7 on:** April 16, 2008, 06:26:55 pm »

Quote from: Mike on April 16, 2008, 06:16:44 pm

sounds like great hustle from Bourn infield hit, stolen base number 8

He stole one last night (and grossly over slid the bag and hurt himself then as well) for numero ocho. I think tonight it is number 9. Leads the majors in stolen bases.

Mike · « **Reply #8 on:** April 16, 2008, 06:35:07 pm »

Quote from: Noe in Austin on April 16, 2008, 06:26:55 pm

He stole one last night (and grossly over slid the bag and hurt himself then as well) for numero ocho. I think tonight it is number 9. Leads the majors in stolen bases.

Noe you may be right, Fox Sports is calling it number 8 where I am following the game, but it is Fox..regardless 8 or 9 SB and it's mid-April, that's great!

Noe · « **Reply #9 on:** April 16, 2008, 06:35:25 pm »

Noe · « **Reply #10 on:** April 16, 2008, 06:36:06 pm »

So, was everyone holding their breath in that Oswalt inning?

mihoba · « **Reply #11 on:** April 16, 2008, 06:38:07 pm »

Quote from: Noe in Austin on April 16, 2008, 06:36:06 pm

So, was everyone holding their breath in that Oswalt inning?

I got called away and missed it.

Greg M · « **Reply #12 on:** April 16, 2008, 06:38:12 pm »

Quote from: Noe in Austin on April 16, 2008, 06:36:06 pm

So, was everyone holding their breath in that Oswalt inning?

Still am...

pots · « **Reply #13 on:** April 16, 2008, 06:39:23 pm »

7 pitches later, and Roy is run right back out there.

Lurch · « **Reply #14 on:** April 16, 2008, 06:41:18 pm »

Quote from: Mike on April 16, 2008, 06:35:07 pm

Noe you may be right, Fox Sports is calling it number 8 where I am following the game, but it is Fox..regardless 8 or 9 SB and it's mid-April, that's great!

It's 8 after tonight's. JD corrected it last night after they showed 8 on one of their league leader graphics.

Noe · « **Reply #15 on:** April 16, 2008, 06:42:58 pm »

Quote from: Lurch on April 16, 2008, 06:41:18 pm

It's 8 after tonight's. JD corrected it last night after they showed 8 on one of their league leader graphics.

Thanks, that is where I saw it originally. After he stole second, they showed he had 8 and the next guy closest to him had 6 (Reyes?) So now he has 8, correct?

hostros7 · « **Reply #16 on:** April 16, 2008, 06:43:03 pm »

Quote from: Noe in Austin on April 16, 2008, 06:36:06 pm

So, was everyone holding their breath in that Oswalt inning?

That's my biggest criticism of Bourn on the basepaths this year (and only). It seems as though he's sliding a bit late. Is he concerned the slide slows him down or it is just over-aggressiveness?...i don't know. You can't argue with success, but the risk of injury seems to outweigh any marginal advantage he may get....i mean the guy is 28 for his last 29 i believe....

hostros7 · « **Reply #17 on:** April 16, 2008, 06:43:59 pm »

Quote from: Noe in Austin on April 16, 2008, 06:42:58 pm

Thanks, that is where I saw it originally. After he stole second, they showed he had 8 and the next guy closest to him had 6 (Reyes?) So now he has 8, correct?

I think Reyes has only 1 or 2 this year so far. It may be Gomez with the Twins.

Edited: Figgins also has 7. Gathright has six.

mihoba · « **Reply #18 on:** April 16, 2008, 06:44:56 pm »

Quote from: Noe in Austin on April 16, 2008, 06:42:58 pm

Thanks, that is where I saw it originally. After he stole second, they showed he had 8 and the next guy closest to him had 6 (Reyes?) So now he has 8, correct?

That's what the AP box score says, #8 tonight.

Noe · « **Reply #19 on:** April 16, 2008, 06:47:31 pm »

Quote from: hostros7 on April 16, 2008, 06:43:59 pm

I think Reyes has only 1 or 2 this year so far. It may be Gomez with the Twins.

Yeah, old age and faulty memory. I think there were a trio of guys behind Bourn with six. Gomez was one of them. I thought I saw Reyes name in the bunch, but can't be sure. Thanks.

mihoba · « **Reply #20 on:** April 16, 2008, 06:48:12 pm »

Quote from: hostros7 on April 16, 2008, 06:43:59 pm

I think Reyes has only 1 or 2 this year so far. It may be Gomez with the Twins.

Yep, Gomez and Chone Figgins each have 7 in the AL. No one else in the NL has over 4.

Lurch · « **Reply #21 on:** April 16, 2008, 06:49:07 pm »

Quote from: Noe in Austin on April 16, 2008, 06:47:31 pm

Yeah, old age and faulty memory. I think there were a trio of guys behind Bourn with six. Gomez was one of them. I thought I saw Reyes name in the bunch, but can't be sure. Thanks.

mlb.com stats

17th? Lance.

pots · « **Reply #22 on:** April 16, 2008, 07:00:04 pm »

No EI, guess a hockey game is taking presidence. Just how much can you trust these numbers from MLB Gameday. Last pitch release/result mph 68.4/64.4 with 16' 6'' break?

pots · « **Reply #23 on:** April 16, 2008, 07:01:20 pm »

and what is pFX? 8.9''

Greg M · « **Reply #24 on:** April 16, 2008, 07:03:32 pm »

There's some beautiful curves. Me like.

mihoba · « **Reply #25 on:** April 16, 2008, 07:03:48 pm »

Quote from: pots on April 16, 2008, 07:00:04 pm

No EI, guess a hockey game is taking presidence. Just how much can you trust these numbers from MLB Gameday. Last pitch release/result mph 68.4/64.4 with 16' 6'' break?

Roy's curve is working tonight. Just struck out Burrell with a beauty.

pots · « **Reply #26 on:** April 16, 2008, 07:04:49 pm »

Whoa, 19'' break on the curveball to strike out Burrell.

pots · « **Reply #27 on:** April 16, 2008, 07:06:57 pm »

Ha they call it a splitter. Didn't know Roy through a splitter.

AtascAstro · « **Reply #28 on:** April 16, 2008, 07:08:57 pm »

Man, I'm starting to feel bad for Hunter

Greg M · « **Reply #29 on:** April 16, 2008, 07:09:35 pm »

Quote from: pots on April 16, 2008, 07:06:57 pm

Ha they call it a splitter. Didn't know Roy through a splitter.

That was nasty enough that it gave me flashes of Scott. But, definitely a curve.

mihoba · « **Reply #30 on:** April 16, 2008, 07:20:34 pm »

Whoa, Bourn can turn on a FB. Way up on the fair pole.

AtascAstro · « **Reply #31 on:** April 16, 2008, 07:20:47 pm »

I like Mike!

chuck · « **Reply #32 on:** April 16, 2008, 07:20:52 pm »

That sure is a tiny little peckerwood to be hitting the ball all that way.

dalillama · « **Reply #33 on:** April 16, 2008, 07:21:52 pm »

bourn's got some surprising pop.

Greg M · « **Reply #34 on:** April 16, 2008, 07:22:45 pm »

I'm really impressed with Bourn. He has a nice enough swing that he should be able to hit .280-.290. The two HRs are just gravy.

Gizzmonic · « **Reply #35 on:** April 16, 2008, 07:25:16 pm »

Quote from: chuck on April 16, 2008, 07:20:52 pm

That sure is a tiny little peckerwood to be hitting the ball all that way.

Maybe it's just my TV, but I think Bourne's a bit dark to be called "peckerwood."

AtascAstro · « **Reply #36 on:** April 16, 2008, 07:27:56 pm »

I'm really starting to like the potential of this team.

chuck · « **Reply #37 on:** April 16, 2008, 07:28:35 pm »

Quote from: Gizzmonic on April 16, 2008, 07:25:16 pm

Maybe it's just my TV, but I think Bourne's a bit dark to be called "peckerwood."

I'm post-racial and proud.

This pitcher is starting to look familiar.

moriartp · « **Reply #38 on:** April 16, 2008, 07:30:50 pm »

Scarlett Johansson, an X-Wing, a pet ankylosaurus, or a good curve. I can't decide which I would most like to have.

dalillama · « **Reply #39 on:** April 16, 2008, 07:40:55 pm »

Quote from: muircheartaigh on April 16, 2008, 07:30:50 pm

Scarlett Johansson, an X-Wing, a pet ankylosaurus, or a good curve. I can't decide which I would most like to have.

i'll take her.

(http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/entertainment/2006-09/30/xin_590903300937738228693.jpg)

Greg M · « **Reply #40 on:** April 16, 2008, 07:41:45 pm »

This game's flying by.

Clark in Denver · « **Reply #41 on:** April 16, 2008, 07:45:33 pm »

Bats, they are sick. I cannot hit curveball. Straightball I hit it very much. Curveball, bats are afraid. I ask Jobu to come, take fear from bats. I offer him cigar, rum. He will come.

-Pence on the way back to the dugout.

Gleek · « **Reply #42 on:** April 16, 2008, 07:49:26 pm »

Quote from: Gizzmonic on April 16, 2008, 07:25:16 pm

Maybe it's just my TV, but I think Bourne's a bit dark to be called "peckerwood."

Quite right sir, quite right. And the mores to his advantage.

AtascAstro · « **Reply #43 on:** April 16, 2008, 07:50:16 pm »

Roy smells blood!

AtascAstro · « **Reply #44 on:** April 16, 2008, 07:51:37 pm »

Big decision for Coop coming up.

dalillama · « **Reply #45 on:** April 16, 2008, 07:53:58 pm »

oswalt done. lets hope the pen can do the job tonight.

AtascAstro · « **Reply #46 on:** April 16, 2008, 07:55:00 pm »

Done @ 90 pitches, really?

SaltyParker · « **Reply #47 on:** April 16, 2008, 07:55:32 pm »

Quote from: AtascAstro on April 16, 2008, 07:51:37 pm

Big decision for Coop coming up.

Especially in the ninth if we go into it at 2-1.

moriartp · « **Reply #48 on:** April 16, 2008, 07:56:08 pm »

92 pitches from Roy. Tough call to make, but I don't think I'd pull him there. I certainly wouldn't with another run on the board.

hostros7 · « **Reply #49 on:** April 16, 2008, 07:56:29 pm »

Let's get through the 8th before we worry about the 9th.

SaltyParker · « **Reply #50 on:** April 16, 2008, 07:59:52 pm »

Quote from: hostros7 on April 16, 2008, 07:56:29 pm

Let's get through the 8th before we worry about the 9th.

No hard decision who goes out for the 8th

Greg M · « **Reply #51 on:** April 16, 2008, 08:01:05 pm »

I'd assume Brocail.

AtascAstro · « **Reply #52 on:** April 16, 2008, 08:01:12 pm »

The meat of the order has been batting with 2 outs all freak'n night!

jonbloozy · « **Reply #53 on:** April 16, 2008, 08:03:14 pm »

Not getting the game in San Antonio (again). Can someone who's watching the game offer an opinion on how Roy looked?

dalillama · « **Reply #54 on:** April 16, 2008, 08:04:47 pm »

Quote from: jonbloozy on April 16, 2008, 08:03:14 pm

Not getting the game in San Antonio (again). Can someone who's watching the game offer an opinion on how Roy looked?

like the roy we're used to seeing. fastball was consistently 92-93. hit 94 a few times. curveball had some serious break to it.

believin · « **Reply #55 on:** April 16, 2008, 08:05:45 pm »

Quote from: Greg M on April 16, 2008, 08:01:05 pm

I'd assume Brocail.

Wright. I am surprised, but like the call.

chuck · « **Reply #56 on:** April 16, 2008, 08:06:15 pm »

Wesley Wright does not fuck around.

hostros7 · « **Reply #57 on:** April 16, 2008, 08:07:44 pm »

Quote from: believin on April 16, 2008, 08:05:45 pm

Wright. I am surprised, but like the call.

Shouldn't be a surprise with R-L-L. The man ain't afraid to bring it. Nasty first 2 sequences.

dalillama · « **Reply #58 on:** April 16, 2008, 08:07:53 pm »

wright vs. howard scares me.

dalillama · « **Reply #59 on:** April 16, 2008, 08:08:50 pm »

then again, anyone vs. howard scares me.

mihoba · « **Reply #60 on:** April 16, 2008, 08:09:38 pm »

Quote from: believin on April 16, 2008, 08:05:45 pm

Wright. I am surprised, but like the call.

Not surprised here. Wright is the go to guy to pitch to lefties, and Utley/Howard are two of the best.

AtascAstro · « **Reply #61 on:** April 16, 2008, 08:09:40 pm »

You'd prefer Valverde?

chuck · « **Reply #62 on:** April 16, 2008, 08:10:31 pm »

Strikes Howard out on strike four. Hell of a job.

SaltyParker · « **Reply #63 on:** April 16, 2008, 08:10:45 pm »

Kick ass WW

dalillama · « **Reply #64 on:** April 16, 2008, 08:11:11 pm »

nice job by wright. now for the love of God, lets add a few runs.

mihoba · « **Reply #65 on:** April 16, 2008, 08:11:12 pm »

Wow, the HP ump finally gave the Astros a call. Howard sure didn't like it.

hostros7 · « **Reply #66 on:** April 16, 2008, 08:11:21 pm »

Howard was looking away or that could have been a dangerous location on a 3-2 fastball.

believin · « **Reply #67 on:** April 16, 2008, 08:11:58 pm »

Quote from: mihoba on April 16, 2008, 08:09:38 pm

Not surprised here. Wright is the go to guy to pitch to lefties, and Utley/Howard are two of the best.

I just wasn't sure he was available yet.

He looked great.

legs_of_eggs · « **Reply #68 on:** April 16, 2008, 08:12:35 pm »

He was looking all the way, he threw his bat and turned before the pitch crossed the plate

pots · « **Reply #69 on:** April 16, 2008, 08:12:47 pm »

Who here wants to see 5 runs in the top of the 9th?

mihoba · « **Reply #70 on:** April 16, 2008, 08:14:42 pm »

Valverde is NOT warming up.... Brocail is.

drew corleone · « **Reply #71 on:** April 16, 2008, 08:15:19 pm »

I was a little upset that I didnt get home in time to see what I'm guessing was a very Roy-like outing... and then I got to see Wesley Wright. Simply amazing.

chuck · « **Reply #72 on:** April 16, 2008, 08:15:41 pm »

Well, here we go.

pravata · « **Reply #73 on:** April 16, 2008, 08:15:53 pm »

Quote from: mihoba on April 16, 2008, 08:14:42 pm

Valverde is NOT warming up.... Brocail is.

pregame Cooper said that Valverde did some extra work yesterday? and he wouldnt be available.

hostros7 · « **Reply #74 on:** April 16, 2008, 08:16:05 pm »

As much as it hurts to say it, if Valverde is able to pitch tonight, they should throw him.

dalillama · « **Reply #75 on:** April 16, 2008, 08:16:59 pm »

Quote from: mihoba on April 16, 2008, 08:14:42 pm

Valverde is NOT warming up.... Brocail is.

coop said today he wanted to get valverde right back out there as soon as possible. is he not available or did coop have a change of heart?

SaltyParker · « **Reply #76 on:** April 16, 2008, 08:17:52 pm »

Quote from: pravata on April 16, 2008, 08:15:53 pm

pregame Cooper said that Valverde did some extra work yesterday? and he wouldnt be available.

Very glad to hear that. I was wondering how Coop was going to handle the 9th

mihoba · « **Reply #77 on:** April 16, 2008, 08:17:59 pm »

Erstad in left for Lee, Brocail on the hill.

jonbloozy · « **Reply #78 on:** April 16, 2008, 08:18:40 pm »

Quote from: chuck on April 16, 2008, 08:06:15 pm

Wesley Wright does not fuck around.

Somebody buy that kid a non-alcoholic beverage!

pots · « **Reply #79 on:** April 16, 2008, 08:19:06 pm »

Wow, Erstad, Bourn, Pence nice coverage in the field

chuck · « **Reply #80 on:** April 16, 2008, 08:19:36 pm »

Quote from: pravata on April 16, 2008, 08:15:53 pm

pregame Cooper said that Valverde did some extra work yesterday? and he wouldnt be available.

The extra work involved pitching to about three batters that he shouldn't have been pitching to.

pravata · « **Reply #81 on:** April 16, 2008, 08:19:53 pm »

last 4 games Astros starters have gone 27 innings and gave up 2 runs.

pravata · « **Reply #82 on:** April 16, 2008, 08:20:35 pm »

Quote from: dalillama on April 16, 2008, 08:16:59 pm

coop said today he wanted to get valverde right back out there as soon as possible. is he not available or did coop have a change of heart?

Not available.

dalillama · « **Reply #83 on:** April 16, 2008, 08:21:25 pm »

Quote from: pravata on April 16, 2008, 08:20:35 pm

Not available.

thanks. thats what i figured.

pots · « **Reply #84 on:** April 16, 2008, 08:24:47 pm »

Like to pitch catcher here and bring in Q to keep the runner at first

mihoba · « **Reply #85 on:** April 16, 2008, 08:25:08 pm »

Brocail doesn't fuck around either. Goes right after'em.

Great rebound game, Astros!

chuck · « **Reply #86 on:** April 16, 2008, 08:25:26 pm »

THAT'S it. Hell, yeah.

hostros7 · « **Reply #87 on:** April 16, 2008, 08:25:35 pm »

Locked it down. Good win

pots · « **Reply #88 on:** April 16, 2008, 08:26:24 pm »

Sweet, sound sleep tonight!

remy · « **Reply #89 on:** April 16, 2008, 08:27:05 pm »

Roy get the W? (I know nothing, forgive me)

chuck · « **Reply #90 on:** April 16, 2008, 08:27:50 pm »

Quote from: remy on April 16, 2008, 08:27:05 pm

Roy get the W? (I know nothing, forgive me)

Yessir.

SaltyParker · « **Reply #91 on:** April 16, 2008, 08:29:22 pm »

Quote from: remy on April 16, 2008, 08:27:05 pm

Roy get the W? (I know nothing, forgive me)

5 of 6 outs by our pen tonight are K's

pravata · « **Reply #92 on:** April 16, 2008, 08:29:26 pm »

If anyone still has Roy's last game tivoed, go look where he finished his delivery and compare it to today, much more upright on the finish.

chuck · « **Reply #93 on:** April 16, 2008, 08:39:47 pm »

Quote from: pravata on April 16, 2008, 08:29:26 pm

If anyone still has Roy's last game tivoed, go look where he finished his delivery and compare it to today, much more upright on the finish.

Versus falling off the mound to his left?

chuck · « **Reply #94 on:** April 16, 2008, 08:43:45 pm »

One other thing - fuck American League baseball.

pravata · « **Reply #95 on:** April 16, 2008, 08:45:37 pm »

Quote from: chuck on April 16, 2008, 08:39:47 pm

Versus falling off the mound to his left?

I didnt see him falling off, along with the leg whip that causes it, but I did notice he was dropping way down on his landing. Didnt drop so much tonight.

Noe · « **Reply #96 on:** April 16, 2008, 09:24:39 pm »

Quote from: pravata on April 16, 2008, 08:15:53 pm

pregame Cooper said that Valverde did some extra work yesterday? and he wouldnt be available.

That is what I assumed when he didn't take the ball in the ninth. Working on the mechanics would be my guess, keeping the elbow up and staying on top of the ball. Probably did a lot of work in the pen today to iron out the problem.

pravata · « **Reply #97 on:** April 16, 2008, 10:20:27 pm »

Quote from: Noe in Austin on April 16, 2008, 09:24:39 pm

That is what I assumed when he didn't take the ball in the ninth. Working on the mechanics would be my guess, keeping the elbow up and staying on top of the ball. Probably did a lot of work in the pen today to iron out the problem.

http://www.spikesnstars.com/2008/04/16/not-available/

drew corleone · « **Reply #98 on:** April 17, 2008, 08:18:22 am »

That game kind of reminded me of the nightcap against Pittsburgh after the Williams/Wagner meltdown. There's no better way to get over a heartbreaking loss than to come right out and make up for it.

remy · « **Reply #99 on:** April 17, 2008, 08:53:30 am »

Quote from: drew corleone on April 17, 2008, 08:18:22 am

That game kind of reminded me of the nightcap against Pittsburgh after the Williams/Wagner meltdown. There's no better way to get over a heartbreaking loss than to come right out and make up for it.

Though I didn't get to see it, I was reminded of game 6.. Coming off a gut-wrenching loss in the previous game, the masses are panicking, Roy comes in and shuts them the hell down.