Author Topic: Astros at Jakes, 4/27/2008 (Read 7919 times)

OregonStrosFan · « **on:** April 27, 2008, 12:41:13 pm »

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Astros pitching: Backe

Astros lineup:
Matsui, 2B
Bourn, CF
Tejada, SS
Berkman, 1B
Lee, LF
Pence, RF
Loretta, 3B
Towles, C
Backe, P

Jakes pitching: Lohse

Jakes lineup:
Schumaker, LF
Ankiel, CF
Pujols, 1B
Ludwick, RF
Glaus, 3B
Miles, 2B
Molina, C
Lohse, P
Ryan, SS

SaltyParker · « **Reply #1 on:** April 27, 2008, 12:53:15 pm »

Is Blum alright? He has always hit Lohse well. Interesting that Bourn is hitting second today. We should be able to rough this guy up.

Greg M · « **Reply #2 on:** April 27, 2008, 12:56:27 pm »

Interesting to move Bourn. More fastballs for the guy?

SaltyParker · « **Reply #3 on:** April 27, 2008, 01:00:57 pm »

Maybe Coop is trying to get his bunting confidence up.

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #4 on:** April 27, 2008, 01:07:22 pm »

Forgot to add this in the articles link, but Pravata's NYCU today was a good read on the Coards antics as of late. NYCU: I Hope this is the end of it.

I'd also add .093's lecturing of Towles and Pujols' pregame confrontation of Backe to the mix as well.

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #5 on:** April 27, 2008, 01:09:39 pm »

Having internet issues this morning, so am running to the office to catch the game and will miss the first inning or to. I'll be able to take PBP 4-6, but would appreciate it if someone could take it over for the beginning of the game.

MRaup · « **Reply #6 on:** April 27, 2008, 01:14:40 pm »

I can take an inning or two of PBP...

MRaup · « **Reply #7 on:** April 27, 2008, 01:16:25 pm »

Matsui takes strike one on the outside corner.
Spins away from an up and in pitch for ball 1.
Swings through high fastball, strike 2. 1-2.
Fouled down the first base line, he ripped that one.
Grounded between first and 2nd, Pujols fields and fires to the pitcher, gets Matsui by a step at first.

One out.

MRaup · « **Reply #8 on:** April 27, 2008, 01:18:01 pm »

Bourn takes strike one.
Takes ball one, fastball up.
Takes a curve low. 2-1.
Fouled off the catcher's mitt on a fastball down the middle. 2-2.
Ball 3 is low.
Full count pitch, fastball on the knees, Bourn pops to Glaus.
2 down.

MRaup · « **Reply #9 on:** April 27, 2008, 01:19:43 pm »

Tejada up, 2 outs nobody on, takes a fastball on the outside corner.
Fouls a knee high fastball into the first base seats. 0-2
Slider off the outside corner and low, ball 1.
Tejada rips one to left field, Schumaker backing and jumps right in front of the fence to haul it in for the out. Miggy gave that one a ride.

3 outs, Mid 1.

MRaup · « **Reply #10 on:** April 27, 2008, 01:22:58 pm »

Leading off is Schumaker, who takes strike one on the outside corner.
Takes ball one, tailing fastball off the outside corner.
Swings at a low fastball pops to shallow left, Tejada racing out slips as he gets to the ball and makes the catch about 8 feet from the foul line in shallow left. Nice play.

MRaup · « **Reply #11 on:** April 27, 2008, 01:23:36 pm »

Ankiel pops the first pitch to Miggy right on the grass behind SS.

2 down.

MRaup · « **Reply #12 on:** April 27, 2008, 01:24:25 pm »

Pujols takes ball one, low and away.
High pop foul near first, Puma glides over and makes the catch.

Nice quick inning by Backe, and fuck you Princess Albert.

MRaup · « **Reply #13 on:** April 27, 2008, 01:28:11 pm »

Berkman up takes ball one off the outside corner.
Swings through a fastball down the pipe, foul tip.
Takes a close one just off the inside corner. 2-1.
Takes a tailing fastball apparently just on the outside corner. 2-2.
Berkman grounds up the middle, Miles makes the play, but throws the ball away. Berkman would've beaten it anyway looks like. Infield single for Berkman, did not advance on the bad throw.

MRaup · « **Reply #14 on:** April 27, 2008, 01:30:17 pm »

Carlos takes a fat one right down the pipe, strike one.
Just misses low and outside with a heater. 1-1.
Fouls back another fat pitch. Come on Carlos, two home run pitches. 1-2.
Takes low and away, a slider. 2-2
Brownie doing his best to jinx Loshe, who hasn't given up a homer yet this year.
Carlos hits a soft liner to center, Ankiel charges in and makes a running catch. 1 down.

MRaup · « **Reply #15 on:** April 27, 2008, 01:32:06 pm »

Pence fouls off ball one, surprise surprise a low slider.
Takes a low fastball, 1-1.
Throw over, Berkman wasn't too far off the bag though.
Pence swings at another ball, a slider off the plate and dinks a roller at Glaus. No play at 2nd, fires to first for out number two. Berkman advances to 2nd.

MRaup · « **Reply #16 on:** April 27, 2008, 01:36:34 pm »

Loretta takes ball one.
Fouls off a tight fastball, 1-1.
Takes a low slider.
Takes a fastball just off the outside corner, and maybe a bit high. 3-1.
Takes a slider on the knees, strike 2. 3-2 the count.
Loretta fouls off a slider.
Fouls off a knee high fastball.
Loretta lines one over short, Schumaker fields and fires it home, Berkman slides to the outside side of the plate and is JUST SAFE! Throw was just inside the plate, and Yadi Molina couldn't get back and put the tag on him. Loretta moves up to 2nd on the throw.

WakePhil · « **Reply #17 on:** April 27, 2008, 01:37:00 pm »

Great slide by Berkman, his baserunning has improved so far. I think the focus on basestealing may have increased his focus on the basepaths.

BatGirl · « **Reply #18 on:** April 27, 2008, 01:37:16 pm »

seems lance got hit on his hand when he swiped the plate...
was looking at it hwile walking back to the dugout.

MRaup · « **Reply #19 on:** April 27, 2008, 01:38:51 pm »

Towles takes strike one.
Takes a pitch off the outside corner that Jim Joyce calls strike 2. 0-2.
Towles somehow fouls off a slider off the outside corner and low, stays alive.
Takes ball one inside.
Swings over an inside fastball for the strikeout, but the Astros strike first, 1-0 Good Guys headed to the bottom of the 2nd.

WakePhil · « **Reply #20 on:** April 27, 2008, 01:39:01 pm »

I pointed out Berkman's slide, but really the credit goes to Loretta. That was a great at bat.

MRaup · « **Reply #21 on:** April 27, 2008, 01:43:16 pm »

Ludwig takes strike one on the outside corner.
Backe pulls the string on a slider that starts over the plate and slides outside, Ludwig swings and misses. 0-2
Fouls down the right field line on an outside corner fastball. Still 0-2.
Another foul down the RF line on another outside corner fastball.
Filthy slurve starts at belt and falls completely off the table, Ludwig no chance as he swings over it. PONCHE!

1 out.

MRaup · « **Reply #22 on:** April 27, 2008, 01:46:00 pm »

Glaus takes ball one, low.
Takes strike one on the outside corner. Backe is pinging the outside corner so fast. 1-1.
Takes that big curve on the inside corner for strike 2. Towles might've bought that call.
Fouls off a low fastball, still 1-2.
Heater up, ball 2.
Fastball on the knees, Glaus smokes it to right center, but Bourn is on his horse and cruises to catch it on the warning track.

2 down.

BAiB were crying yard on that one early and often.

Reuben · « **Reply #23 on:** April 27, 2008, 01:46:16 pm »

Quote from: PAJ on April 27, 2008, 01:37:00 pm

Great slide by Berkman, his baserunning has improved so far. I think the focus on basestealing may have increased his focus on the basepaths.

He's had a few of those already this year. Maybe he's just trying to do the sliding-into-home version of the Jimmy Edmonds "slow up n' dive for it" "spectacular" catch

Holly · « **Reply #24 on:** April 27, 2008, 01:46:48 pm »

I haven't had the chance to see many games this year, but man... it is NICE watching Bourn out there! After years of having CF fill-ins, my gut was saying "that falls in" on Glaus' drive. Nope. Bourn got there in good time without having to make a last minute dive or anything. Nice.

MRaup · « **Reply #25 on:** April 27, 2008, 01:47:19 pm »

Aaron Miles takes ball one low.
Takes ball two, low and inside.
Miles flips an inside fastball into right field for a single.

2 outs, runner on first.

MRaup · « **Reply #26 on:** April 27, 2008, 01:48:00 pm »

Yadi Molina rips a line drive to left on a slider, but Carlos takes a few steps back and hauls it in for the 3rd out.

End 2, 1-0 Good Guys.

WakePhil · « **Reply #27 on:** April 27, 2008, 01:49:54 pm »

Quote from: Reuben on April 27, 2008, 01:46:16 pm

He's had a few of those already this year. Maybe he's just trying to do the sliding-into-home version of the Jimmy Edmonds "slow up n' dive for it" "spectacular" catch

Ha, you may be right. The Tony Gwynn gold glove effect.

moriartp · « **Reply #28 on:** April 27, 2008, 01:50:22 pm »

Am I the only one getting a kick out of the Miggy music? It's really been cracking me up.

MRaup · « **Reply #29 on:** April 27, 2008, 01:51:23 pm »

Backe takes ball one.
Takes ball two.
Takes strike one on the outside corner. 2-1.
Backe smacks one up the left field line, it hits 3rd base and lands in shallow left, taking away a sure double otherwise. Single for Brandon.

austro · « **Reply #30 on:** April 27, 2008, 01:52:54 pm »

I do not like seeing the pitchers diving back in. Memories of Hernandez make me squirm.

MRaup · « **Reply #31 on:** April 27, 2008, 01:53:30 pm »

Matsui takes strike one.
Takes ball one off the outside corner, and Molina fires down to first, Backe dives in just ahead of the tag. Whew. 1-1.
JD and Brownie laughing about how awkward it must be for Brandon standing on first with Princess Albert.
Matsui swings over a changeup for strike 2. 1-2.
Matusi hits a shallow fly on a high inside fastball, Ludwig camps under it and makes the catch.

1 out.

Bench · « **Reply #32 on:** April 27, 2008, 01:53:34 pm »

Quote from: MRaup on April 27, 2008, 01:51:23 pm

Backe takes ball one.
Takes ball two.
Takes strike one on the outside corner. 2-1.
Backe smacks one up the left field line, it hits 3rd base and lands in shallow left, taking away a sure double otherwise. Single for Brandon.

Great swing. Of course, I'm sure he enjoyed Pujols swiping his glove across Backe's face on the pickoff attempt.

MRaup · « **Reply #33 on:** April 27, 2008, 01:55:08 pm »

Bourn takes strike one on the inside corner.
Throws over. JD called it before the throw even happened. Backe back easily.
Bourn pops up a high fastball to Aaron Miles. 2 outs.
ATTENTION ASTROS: STOP SWINGING AT HIGH FASTBALLS!

MRaup · « **Reply #34 on:** April 27, 2008, 01:57:09 pm »

Tejada takes ball one, high.
Takes ball 2, inside. 2-0.
Takes a slider, low and away.
Takes a fastball on the inside corner. 3-1.
Tejada smacks the ball on a line to right field, base hit. Backe moves up to 2nd.

2 down, Backe on 2nd and Tejada on 1st.

MRaup · « **Reply #35 on:** April 27, 2008, 01:58:34 pm »

Twinkie takes ball one.
Grounds a fastball to the Princess at 1st, he flips to 2nd for the force out.

Mid 3: 1-0 Good Guys.

Loshe is throwing a lot of shitty pitches, and the Astros are happily chasing most of them.

MRaup · « **Reply #36 on:** April 27, 2008, 02:01:08 pm »

Loshe takes strike one on/off the outside corner.
Takes strike two on the outside corner.

Swiiiiiing anna miss on a slider off the outside corner.

Out number 1.

MRaup · « **Reply #37 on:** April 27, 2008, 02:01:48 pm »

Ryan swings and slaps a single back up the middle for a single.

Matt · « **Reply #38 on:** April 27, 2008, 02:02:17 pm »

Was anyone subjected to the Dave Duncan circle jerk fest on the Jake broadcast before the game? I damn near vomited on my shoes.

MRaup · « **Reply #39 on:** April 27, 2008, 02:04:13 pm »

Schumaker swings and fouls off an outside fastball.
Throw over, Ryan dives back in safely.
Takes a slider on the knees, strike two.
Throws over, pretty close but safe again. Still 0-2.
Backe burns off the outside corner, Schumaker just walks back to the dugout. PONCHE!

2 down.

MRaup · « **Reply #40 on:** April 27, 2008, 02:06:34 pm »

Backe throws over, not close.
Ankiel up, takes ball one low and in.
Takes ball two, low and away.
Just misses off the outside corner, 3-0. Backe at 31 Pitches.
Burns off the knees on the outside corner, strike one. Or as Jim Joyce puts its it "HiiEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEKE!".
Backe just misses off the outside corner, ball 4.

MRaup · « **Reply #41 on:** April 27, 2008, 02:09:59 pm »

Princess Albert up with runners on first and 2nd, takes a slider on the outside corner, strike one.
Takes up and out, ball one.
Takes a curve that drops in for strike 2. Pretty pitch. 1-2.
Backe misses badly, Towles makes a nice stop on the pitch, 2-2.
Backe takes too long, Pujols calls time.
Goes low and away again, misses badly. 3-2.
Ball 4, low.
Bases loaded.

BatGirl · « **Reply #42 on:** April 27, 2008, 02:10:35 pm »

i'm sorry...
is that gum, or his tongue?

MRaup · « **Reply #43 on:** April 27, 2008, 02:11:40 pm »

Backe either barked at Pujols or just stared him down as The Pompous Fuckwad flips his bat at the walk.
Dewey Robinson out to chat.

Ludwig up now and swings at a slider off the outside corner, Loretta fields and takes to 3rd for the force! Great job Brandon!

Okay, someone else wanna pick up pbp?

End 3: Astros 1 - Cards 0.

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #44 on:** April 27, 2008, 02:13:55 pm »

Quote from: MRaup on April 27, 2008, 02:11:40 pm

Okay, someone else wanna pick up pbp?

End 3: Astros 1 - Cards 0.

Can take it. Thanks!

MRaup · « **Reply #45 on:** April 27, 2008, 02:14:40 pm »

El Kabong takes ball one off the outside corner.
Smacks an outside pitch foul down the RF line, 1-1.
Swings and misses at an offspeed pitch, 1-2.
Takes a low and away slider, 2-2. HUNTER! TAKE NOTES!
Swings over a changeup, strike 3.

1 Down.

MRaup · « **Reply #46 on:** April 27, 2008, 02:15:04 pm »

Quote from: OregonStrosFan on April 27, 2008, 02:13:55 pm

Can take it. Thanks!

All yours.

homer · « **Reply #47 on:** April 27, 2008, 02:18:36 pm »

Good to see Gunther take a pitch or two. Or four.

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #48 on:** April 27, 2008, 02:21:05 pm »

Top 3: Lohse pitching.

Lee: struck out swinging on a 2-2 changeup. 1 out, none on.
Pence: walks on 3-2 pitch. 1 out, Pence on 1B.

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #49 on:** April 27, 2008, 02:22:53 pm »

Top 3: Lohse pitching.

Lee: struck out swinging on a 2-2 changeup. 1 out, none on.
Pence: walks on 3-2 pitch. 1 out, Pence on 1B.
Loretta: line drive to 2B who doubles Pence off on 1B. 3 outs.

Middle 3: HOU 1, STL 0

Lohse - 76 pitches through 4 (47/29)

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #50 on:** April 27, 2008, 02:26:11 pm »

Bottom 4: Backe pitching 40 pitches (26/14)

Glaus: b (high and tight), b (low), cs (strike at the knees), b, (low and away), grounded out to Loretta at 3B. 1 out, none on.

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #51 on:** April 27, 2008, 02:27:46 pm »

Miles: b, cs, singled to Pence. 1 out, runner on 1B.

JimR · « **Reply #52 on:** April 27, 2008, 02:29:14 pm »

Backe is starting to struggle.

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #53 on:** April 27, 2008, 02:31:08 pm »

Bottom 4: Molina: b, [throw over x2] b, fb, b, b. Walk. 1 out, runners on 1B and 2B.

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #54 on:** April 27, 2008, 02:32:10 pm »

Bottom 4: Lohse: sac bunt, runners advance. 2 outs, runners on 2B and 3B.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #55 on:** April 27, 2008, 02:32:27 pm »

Astros didn't appear to have the wheel play on for that bunt. Suprising to me, as good an athlete as Backe is. Wounldn't have mattered though, it was an excellent bunt.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #56 on:** April 27, 2008, 02:33:03 pm »

Backe looks like he's getting tired.

BatGirl · « **Reply #57 on:** April 27, 2008, 02:36:15 pm »

backe's thrown 57 pitches so far

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #58 on:** April 27, 2008, 02:36:21 pm »

Bottom 4: Backe pitching 40 pitches (26/14)

Glaus: b (high and tight), b (low), cs (strike at the knees), b, (low and away), grounded out to Loretta at 3B. 1 out, none on.
Miles: b, cs, singled to Pence. 1 out, runner on 1B.
Molina: b, [throw over x2] b, fb, b, b. Walk. 1 out, runners on 1B and 2B.
Lohse: sac bunt, runners advance. 2 outs, runners on 2B and 3B.
Ryan: ss, b (in the dirt), flies out to left. Inning over.

End 4: HOU 1, STL 0
Backe: 57 pitches through 4 (34/23)

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #59 on:** April 27, 2008, 02:36:52 pm »

Quote from: HudsonHawk on April 27, 2008, 02:33:03 pm

Backe looks like he's getting tired.

I'm really worried that Backe is a five inning pitcher, which is not good for a supposed number 2.

BatGirl · « **Reply #60 on:** April 27, 2008, 02:37:25 pm »

lohse = 80

JimR · « **Reply #61 on:** April 27, 2008, 02:37:42 pm »

Went 7 last time

guitarcec · « **Reply #62 on:** April 27, 2008, 02:39:59 pm »

Quote from: Mr. Happy on April 27, 2008, 02:36:52 pm

I'm really worried that Backe is a five inning pitcher, which is not good for a supposed number 2.

perhaps, but it doesn't seem like a physical thing. it's almost like he gets himself too worked up when he gets hit a bit, and starts overthrowing.

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #63 on:** April 27, 2008, 02:40:11 pm »

Top 5: Lohse pitching

Towles: flied out to right on 1-0 pitch. 1 out, none on.
Backe: flied out to center on 3-2 pitch. 2 outs, none on.
Kazuo: grounds out to 2B on 1-1 pitch. 3 away.

Middle 5: HOU 1, STL 0
Lohse: 87 pitches through 5 (53/34)

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #64 on:** April 27, 2008, 02:40:49 pm »

Quote from: guitarcec on April 27, 2008, 02:39:59 pm

perhaps, but it doesn't seem like a physical thing. it's almost like he gets himself too worked up when he gets hit a bit, and starts overthrowing.

He's not overthrowing. He's dragging.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #65 on:** April 27, 2008, 02:41:55 pm »

Quote from: JimR on April 27, 2008, 02:37:42 pm

Went 7 last time

Yep. That was a beauty, but he seems to hit the wall in the fourth or fifth inning often. Do you think that it's a conditioning thing?

Bench · « **Reply #66 on:** April 27, 2008, 02:42:16 pm »

Great snag by Kaz.

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #67 on:** April 27, 2008, 02:42:49 pm »

Backe pitching: 57 pitches (34/23)

Schumaker: b, cs, lined out to Matsui on great leaping grab. 1 out, none on.

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #68 on:** April 27, 2008, 02:44:24 pm »

Ankiel: cs. ss. b. b. b (low and in the dirt), b. Walk. 1 out, runner on 1B.

MRaup · « **Reply #69 on:** April 27, 2008, 02:44:29 pm »

Put on your crash helmets, kids.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #70 on:** April 27, 2008, 02:44:43 pm »

This is the time when Pujols is the most dangerous.

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #71 on:** April 27, 2008, 02:47:43 pm »

Backe pitching: Pujols: b (low and outside), cs, b (low), b, [throw over], b. Walk. 1 out, runners at 1B and 2B.

MRaup · « **Reply #72 on:** April 27, 2008, 02:48:45 pm »

What a fucking horrible pitch with 2 strikes...

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #73 on:** April 27, 2008, 02:48:56 pm »

How the fuck do you let Pujols score from 1B on that?

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #74 on:** April 27, 2008, 02:49:49 pm »

Backe pitching: Ludwick: s, ss, singled to the gap in right center. 2 runs score [Pujols ran the sign on 3B but it didn't matter]. 1 out, runner on 2B.

guitarcec · « **Reply #75 on:** April 27, 2008, 02:50:01 pm »

why in the crap did they throw a fastball on 0-2??

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #76 on:** April 27, 2008, 02:50:18 pm »

Quote from: MRaup on April 27, 2008, 02:48:45 pm

What a fucking horrible pitch with 2 strikes...

Ludwig looks terrible at two balls in the dirt, so what do you do? Throw him a cookie 0-2. Fuck.

MRaup · « **Reply #77 on:** April 27, 2008, 02:50:29 pm »

Quote from: MRaup on April 27, 2008, 02:48:45 pm

What a fucking horrible pitch with 2 strikes...

Wow Brandon, way to shit the bed.

Two cripple fastballs.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #78 on:** April 27, 2008, 02:50:45 pm »

Another cookie to Glaus.

Fuckshit.

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #79 on:** April 27, 2008, 02:51:19 pm »

Backe pitching: Glaus: b, 2 run HR to CF. 1 out. HOU 1, STL 4.

JimR · « **Reply #80 on:** April 27, 2008, 02:51:26 pm »

Terrible 0-2 pitch
Terrible angle by Pence
Terrible relay by Kaz

Backe throwing way too many pitches, not conditioning.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #81 on:** April 27, 2008, 02:51:46 pm »

Backe is done. He was done at 57 pitches.

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #82 on:** April 27, 2008, 02:52:33 pm »

Backe pitching: Miles: cs, ss, b, cs. Strikeout. 2 outs, none on.

BudGirl · « **Reply #83 on:** April 27, 2008, 02:53:07 pm »

Boo a player one day then give him a curtain call the next.

Backe needs to shut up and starting pitching.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #84 on:** April 27, 2008, 02:53:39 pm »

Quote from: JimR on April 27, 2008, 02:51:26 pm

Terrible 0-2 pitch
Terrible angle by Pence
Terrible relay by Kaz

Backe throwing way too many pitches, not conditioning.

A decent relay from Kaz and Pujols is toast. But Pence's noodle arm bothers me.

BudGirl · « **Reply #85 on:** April 27, 2008, 02:53:46 pm »

well, this is what they expectd.

awrr · « **Reply #86 on:** April 27, 2008, 02:53:57 pm »

Oh boy.

BudGirl · « **Reply #87 on:** April 27, 2008, 02:55:01 pm »

i love jd and brownie.

MRaup · « **Reply #88 on:** April 27, 2008, 02:55:39 pm »

Jesus Christ Yadi... Cry some more about a pitch that wasn't really that close to you.

guitarcec · « **Reply #89 on:** April 27, 2008, 02:55:57 pm »

Quote from: awrr on April 27, 2008, 02:53:57 pm

Oh boy.

Molina should get tossed for shoving Towles...that's bush...

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #90 on:** April 27, 2008, 02:56:39 pm »

Pujols: b (low and outside), cs, b (low), b, [throw over], b. Walk. 1 out, runners at 1B and 2B.
Ludwick: s, ss, singled to the gap in right center. 2 runs score [Pujols ran the sign on 3B but it didn't matter]. 1 out, runner on 2B.
Glaus: b, 2 run HR to CF. 1 out.
Miles: cs, ss, b, cs. Strikeout. 2 outs, none on.
Molina: s, b (high and tight, benches clear, Backe still in the game), grounds out to Backe. 3 outs.

End 5: HOU 1, STL 4
Backe: 83 pitches through 5 (48/25)

Matt · « **Reply #91 on:** April 27, 2008, 02:59:57 pm »

Wasn't there a bullpen phone problem during the playoffs too?

Bench · « **Reply #92 on:** April 27, 2008, 03:00:11 pm »

Quote from: MRaup on April 27, 2008, 02:55:39 pm

Jesus Christ Yadi... Cry some more about a pitch that wasn't really that close to you.

He's learned well from LaRussa and Pujols. What a petty team.

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #93 on:** April 27, 2008, 03:00:16 pm »

Top 6: Lohse pitching. Warnings issued to both teams(?). Astros bullpen phone not working, so Coards not able to use theirs either.

Bourn: b, b, cs, groundout to 2B. 1 out, none on.

awrr · « **Reply #94 on:** April 27, 2008, 03:01:17 pm »

Backe's poor pitching aside, that St. Louis team really is filled with cocksuckers. And for some reason, the BFIB chanting "Ya-di!" really pissed me off too. They can all go fuck themselves.

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #95 on:** April 27, 2008, 03:01:59 pm »

Top 6: Tejada: cs, b, cs, b, grounded out to 3B. 2 outs.

MRaup · « **Reply #96 on:** April 27, 2008, 03:02:41 pm »

We're making Kyle Loshe look like fucking Cy Young.

MRaup · « **Reply #97 on:** April 27, 2008, 03:03:28 pm »

Jesus Christ Lance, way to take a fat strike 3.

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #98 on:** April 27, 2008, 03:04:00 pm »

Top 6: Lohse pitching. Warnings issued to both teams(?). Astros bullpen phone not working, so Coards not able to use theirs either.

Bourn: b, b, cs, groundout to 2B. 1 out, none on.
Tejada: cs, b, cs, b, grounded out to 3B. 2 outs.
Berkman: b, cs, cs, b, b, cs. 3 outs.

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #99 on:** April 27, 2008, 03:04:50 pm »

Need a PH on PBP for bottom 6 on, I have to run.

moriartp · « **Reply #100 on:** April 27, 2008, 03:05:18 pm »

There's nothing worse than having to watch assholes succeed. And be cheered for being assholes.

JimR · « **Reply #101 on:** April 27, 2008, 03:05:56 pm »

Teams often assume the personality of the manager/coach. The Cards have become crying, whining mini-LaRussas.

Craig · « **Reply #102 on:** April 27, 2008, 03:08:23 pm »

Quote from: awrr on April 27, 2008, 03:01:17 pm

Backe's poor pitching aside, that St. Louis team really is filled with cocksuckers. And for some reason, the BFIB chanting "Ya-di!" really pissed me off too. They can all go fuck themselves.

I'm really building up a dislike for Yadier Molina. And the Jakes really seem to be pushing the assholery this year.

This aggression will not stand, man!

guitarcec · « **Reply #103 on:** April 27, 2008, 03:11:18 pm »

Quote from: JimR on April 27, 2008, 03:05:56 pm

Teams often assume the personality of the manager/coach. The Cards have become crying, whining mini-LaRussas.

good observation. it hasn't been as much of an issue in the past, IIRC. do you think that's due to a lack of veteran presence on the current team? in the past they had guys like Edmonds, Morris, Renteria, Matheny, etc., who seemed to be smart ballplayers and good human beings as well...

MRaup · « **Reply #104 on:** April 27, 2008, 03:12:07 pm »

Come on Stros! Lets score some goddamn runs!

JimR · « **Reply #105 on:** April 27, 2008, 03:12:53 pm »

I think LaRussa is a lot worse than he once was.

mihoba · « **Reply #106 on:** April 27, 2008, 03:19:10 pm »

Quote from: JimR on April 27, 2008, 03:12:53 pm

I think LaRussa is a lot worse than he once was.

Since had to pose for a mug shot? Seems now he is a bitter fuckwad.

There will be a brawl with the Jakes this year, sooner or later.

JimR · « **Reply #107 on:** April 27, 2008, 03:19:28 pm »

Villareal looks better.

The offense must have gone on to Phoenix.

mihoba · « **Reply #108 on:** April 27, 2008, 03:22:08 pm »

Wow Kaz, that was an amazing play.

Fuckin' Pooholes, I hate that MF.

moriartp · « **Reply #109 on:** April 27, 2008, 03:23:15 pm »

This sure is fun, but I think I'm going to grab some lunch. Nothin' like Whataburger to cheer me up.

JimR · « **Reply #110 on:** April 27, 2008, 03:24:21 pm »

I never dislike someone for being good. The MF could be a bit more humble, though.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #111 on:** April 27, 2008, 03:27:12 pm »

I divide liking someone and respecting that person. I can't stand Pujols, but I respect him greatly.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #112 on:** April 27, 2008, 03:28:27 pm »

Quote from: Mr. Happy on April 27, 2008, 03:27:12 pm

I divide liking someone and respecting that person. I can't stand Pujols, but I respect him greatly.

Well, I wish Pujols was an Astro.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #113 on:** April 27, 2008, 03:28:59 pm »

The Astros have simply given up on this game.

JimR · « **Reply #114 on:** April 27, 2008, 03:30:25 pm »

Me too, HH. We'd love him them.

If they were to ask me, I'd say trade Izturis.Ryan can play.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #115 on:** April 27, 2008, 03:38:05 pm »

Man, Bourn reaches a lot. And I don't mean "reach base".

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #116 on:** April 27, 2008, 03:43:22 pm »

Well, they mailed that one in.

JimR · « **Reply #117 on:** April 27, 2008, 03:47:58 pm »

Yep. Let's pound some Shiner and get 'em tomorrow.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #118 on:** April 27, 2008, 03:48:41 pm »

Quote from: JimR on April 27, 2008, 03:47:58 pm

Yep. Let's pound some Shiner and get 'em tomorrow.

I've still got a case of the 98 I'm workin' on.

awrr · « **Reply #119 on:** April 27, 2008, 03:49:19 pm »

At least we'll dodge Webb in the DBacks series. Fuck the Cards, we'll get them back in May.

awrr · « **Reply #120 on:** April 27, 2008, 03:52:49 pm »

Quote from: HudsonHawk on April 27, 2008, 03:48:41 pm

I've still got a case of the 98 I'm workin' on.

Are they selling the 99 yet? I'll be driving back through Texas in June and wouldn't mind picking up a couple cases to bring back.

Found a bar here in VA with Bock as their "micro of the month," which translates to $2.50 a pint during happy hour through the end of April. A pleasant end of semester surprise.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #121 on:** April 27, 2008, 03:56:38 pm »

Quote from: awrr on April 27, 2008, 03:52:49 pm

Are they selling the 99 yet? I'll be driving back through Texas in June and wouldn't mind picking up a couple cases to bring back.

Been out for about 4 months. It's pretty good. Helles style lager.

juliogotay · « **Reply #122 on:** April 27, 2008, 03:59:13 pm »

Quote from: mihoba on April 27, 2008, 03:19:10 pm

Since had to pose for a mug shot? Seems now he is a bitter fuckwad.

There will be a brawl with the Jakes this year, sooner or later.

I think so, too. (brawl). It won't take much to set this off.

austro · « **Reply #123 on:** April 27, 2008, 04:42:03 pm »

Quote from: awrr on April 27, 2008, 03:49:19 pm

At least we'll dodge Webb in the DBacks series. Fuck the Cards, we'll get them back in May.

Did they say last night that the May trip is the last trip to St Louis this year? If so, that's screwy. They really need to get these schedules squared away.

Craig · « **Reply #124 on:** April 27, 2008, 05:11:31 pm »

Quote from: austro on April 27, 2008, 04:42:03 pm

Did they say last night that the May trip is the last trip to St Louis this year? If so, that's screwy. They really need to get these schedules squared away.

They said that today too. Plus we're already done with the Padres for the season.

JimR · « **Reply #125 on:** April 27, 2008, 05:16:57 pm »

Quote from: HudsonHawk on April 27, 2008, 03:48:41 pm

I've still got a case of the 98 I'm workin' on.

i've got some left, too. i have not seen any in stores lately so i guess it is done.

getting ready to go walk, then i'll have a Celebrator when i get back. i do love me some Doppelbock. i have been a bachelor for about a week, and it sure is quiet here. Mark had other plans for dinner so my plan for Fogo de Chao was dashed.

juliogotay · « **Reply #126 on:** April 27, 2008, 05:30:38 pm »

Quote from: austro on April 27, 2008, 04:42:03 pm

Did they say last night that the May trip is the last trip to St Louis this year? If so, that's screwy. They really need to get these schedules squared away.

there used to be a beautiful symetry to the schedule.....before Interleague play.

I hate interleague play for what it's done to the schedule.