Author Topic: pHuckers @ Astros 5/23/08 (Read 11569 times)

JaneDoe · « **on:** May 23, 2008, 06:57:49 pm »

Lineups:

pHillies

Rollins SS
Victorino CF
Utley 2B
Howard 1B
Burrell LF
Jenkins RF
Feliz 3B
Ruiz C
Eaton P

Astros

Bourne CF
Matsui 2B
Tejada SS
Berkman 1B
Lee LF
Pence RF
Wigginton 3B
Towles C
Backe P

Gameday

JimR · « **Reply #1 on:** May 23, 2008, 07:00:25 pm »

Man, they have a good lineup.

Andyzipp · « **Reply #2 on:** May 23, 2008, 07:07:26 pm »

Quote from: JimR on May 23, 2008, 07:00:25 pm

Man, they have a good lineup.

Outside of catcher, so does Houston.

JaneDoe · « **Reply #3 on:** May 23, 2008, 07:15:15 pm »

Bourn

foul, pops to SS, 1 out

JaneDoe · « **Reply #4 on:** May 23, 2008, 07:17:48 pm »

Matsui

foul bunt, ball, ball, strike called, foul, foul, flies to CF

Bunt was a beauty for 2/3 of the way to 3rd, then hit the ridge at the edge of grass and shot foul.

2 outs

JaneDoe · « **Reply #5 on:** May 23, 2008, 07:19:10 pm »

Tejada

strike called, ball, flies to RF

JaneDoe · « **Reply #6 on:** May 23, 2008, 07:20:58 pm »

Howard
grounds softly to 1B

1 out

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #7 on:** May 23, 2008, 07:21:10 pm »

Is Charlie Manuel Hispanic? Noe?

JaneDoe · « **Reply #8 on:** May 23, 2008, 07:21:37 pm »

Burrell

Takes the first pitch Crawford.

1-0 pHillies

JaneDoe · « **Reply #9 on:** May 23, 2008, 07:22:52 pm »

Jenkins

gets jammed, pops to Matsui

2 outs.

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #10 on:** May 23, 2008, 07:23:08 pm »

Jenkins has never swung level.

JaneDoe · « **Reply #11 on:** May 23, 2008, 07:24:09 pm »

Sunday August 17, Biggio's number will be retired.

Feliz walks.

Biggio in the booth with JD and Brownie.

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #12 on:** May 23, 2008, 07:25:04 pm »

Bidge has been everywhere lately. Now in the booth with JD and Brownie. Hamming it up.

JaneDoe · « **Reply #13 on:** May 23, 2008, 07:25:45 pm »

Feliz on 1B.

Ruiz hits a grounder to SS for a FC, Feliz out at 2B.

Anit · « **Reply #14 on:** May 23, 2008, 07:27:41 pm »

Quote from: JaneDoe on May 23, 2008, 07:24:09 pm

Sunday August 17, Biggio's number will be retired.

Feliz walks.

Biggio in the booth with JD and Brownie.

glad i picked this date when i bought my tickets a few months ago

JaneDoe · « **Reply #15 on:** May 23, 2008, 07:28:42 pm »

Berkman K's swinging.

Biggio can speak without using only cliche's. Amazing.

JaneDoe · « **Reply #16 on:** May 23, 2008, 07:30:45 pm »

Lee flies out.

Pence flies out to CF.

Biggio not in the booth long. Inning was too fast.

JaneDoe · « **Reply #17 on:** May 23, 2008, 07:32:02 pm »

Anyone needing the PBP? Don't want to bore you with stuff you don't need.

JaneDoe · « **Reply #18 on:** May 23, 2008, 07:32:50 pm »

Eaton

foul, flies to Lee in LF.

1 out

JaneDoe · « **Reply #19 on:** May 23, 2008, 07:34:05 pm »

Rollins

strike, loops in a hit in front of Bourn, splintered bat goes flying.

JaneDoe · « **Reply #20 on:** May 23, 2008, 07:35:02 pm »

Rollins on 1B

Victorino bloops one over Tejada. Men on 1st and 2nd. 1 out

JaneDoe · « **Reply #21 on:** May 23, 2008, 07:39:25 pm »

Quote from: JaneDoe on May 23, 2008, 07:35:02 pm

Men on 1st and 2nd. 1 out

Utley
grounds to 1B, runners were going so no DP. 2 outs.

Happy Birthday to Chris Sampson. Got a Wii. Don't hurt yourself buddy.

austro · « **Reply #22 on:** May 23, 2008, 07:40:18 pm »

Quote from: JaneDoe on May 23, 2008, 07:39:25 pm

Happy Birthday to Chris Sampson. Got a Wii. Don't hurt yourself buddy.

Golf clap.

JaneDoe · « **Reply #23 on:** May 23, 2008, 07:43:01 pm »

Runners on 2nd and 3rd.

Big infield shift for Howard. Tejada to the right of 2B.

Howard
K's swinging.

3 outs.

JaneDoe · « **Reply #24 on:** May 23, 2008, 07:47:07 pm »

Wigginton, Towles, Backe up.

Blum says he ain't superstitious. No specific gameday routine. And that's your Dodge Truck Stop Minute.

Wiggleworm
lines to left center, legs it out for a double.

JaneDoe · « **Reply #25 on:** May 23, 2008, 07:47:40 pm »

Towles

Grounds to 2B, Wigginton moves to 3B. 1 out.

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #26 on:** May 23, 2008, 07:48:35 pm »

Wiggy be swingin' a hot stick

DVauthrin · « **Reply #27 on:** May 23, 2008, 07:49:01 pm »

Quote from: JaneDoe on May 23, 2008, 07:47:07 pm

Wigginton, Towles, Backe up.

Blum says he ain't superstitious. No specific gameday routine. And that's your Dodge Truck Stop Minute.

Wiggleworm
lines to left center, legs it out for a double.

Ty seems to be getting in a groove now, which is a good thing.

JaneDoe · « **Reply #28 on:** May 23, 2008, 07:49:03 pm »

Backe

Grounds to 3B, Wigginton holds up. 2 outs

JaneDoe · « **Reply #29 on:** May 23, 2008, 07:52:32 pm »

Wigginton on 3rd, 2 outs

Bourn hits a soft grounder back to Eaton, on to 1st, 3 outs. Wigginton stranded at 3B.

JD brings up the fact that Mike Schmidt hit .196 and Biggio was .211 in their rookie years, so just hold out on Bourn.

JaneDoe · « **Reply #30 on:** May 23, 2008, 07:55:25 pm »

Burrell, Jenkins, Feliz up

Burrell has homered in his last 2 AB against the Astros.

This time he pops to Wigginton right on the 3B line, maybe a little foul, camera angle not great.

1 out

JaneDoe · « **Reply #31 on:** May 23, 2008, 07:57:21 pm »

Jenkins

Swings at a ball in the dirt for strike 3, gets away from Towles just a bit, throws him out at 1B. 2 outs.

JaneDoe · « **Reply #32 on:** May 23, 2008, 07:59:07 pm »

Feliz

Strikes out swinging.

Going to the bottom of the 4th. This game seems to be on a pretty quick pace.

JaneDoe · « **Reply #33 on:** May 23, 2008, 08:01:51 pm »

Aflac trivia: Who won the first regular season game at MMP? Phillies

Matsui, Tejada, Berkman due up

Matsui flies to CF. 1 out.

JaneDoe · « **Reply #34 on:** May 23, 2008, 08:02:43 pm »

Tejada lines a single to left center field.

Little Pumas up by the Conoco Pump.

LonghornCDR · « **Reply #35 on:** May 23, 2008, 08:02:58 pm »

Thanks for the PBP. Just wanted you to know that someone's reading it and appreciating it!

BudGirl · « **Reply #36 on:** May 23, 2008, 08:03:04 pm »

So, I am only up to the top of the 2nd inning. Which dumbass do you think came up with the idea to dress as a puma?

JaneDoe · « **Reply #37 on:** May 23, 2008, 08:03:42 pm »

Berkman swings at the first pitch and lines out to RF. 2 outs.

austro · « **Reply #38 on:** May 23, 2008, 08:04:27 pm »

Quote from: JaneDoe on May 23, 2008, 08:03:42 pm

Berkman swings at the first pitch and lines out to RF. 2 outs.

But it was a good pitch to swing at, and he just missed it.

JaneDoe · « **Reply #39 on:** May 23, 2008, 08:05:47 pm »

Lee lines out to CF. Tejada stranded.

You'd have to pay me alot of $$$ to dress up in those stupid Puma costumes. I thought the stickhorses were bad, but those are hideous.

JaneDoe · « **Reply #40 on:** May 23, 2008, 08:07:27 pm »

Ruiz bunts the first pitch, fielded by Backe, on to Lance. 1 out.

Hornstros · « **Reply #41 on:** May 23, 2008, 08:08:59 pm »

what ever happened to the Tejada music?

JaneDoe · « **Reply #42 on:** May 23, 2008, 08:09:02 pm »

Eaton fouls off 3 pitches, then takes a ball, and strikes out (called). 2 outs.

DVauthrin · « **Reply #43 on:** May 23, 2008, 08:09:17 pm »

odd decision from their catcher leading off the inning?

JaneDoe · « **Reply #44 on:** May 23, 2008, 08:11:17 pm »

Rollins

ball, ball, pop foul behind the screen, swinging strike, grounds to Berkman who tosses to Backe.

3 outs.

JaneDoe · « **Reply #45 on:** May 23, 2008, 08:12:32 pm »

Quote from: Hornstros on May 23, 2008, 08:08:59 pm

what ever happened to the Tejada music?

Game is moving so fast, there ain't enough time?

Anit · « **Reply #46 on:** May 23, 2008, 08:13:53 pm »

PENCE!!!

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #47 on:** May 23, 2008, 08:14:02 pm »

PENCE!!!!

JaneDoe · « **Reply #48 on:** May 23, 2008, 08:14:14 pm »

Pence, Wigginton, Towles up

Pence takes a called strike then homers on a line drive to far RF.

Tie game.

JaneDoe · « **Reply #49 on:** May 23, 2008, 08:16:06 pm »

Wiggleworm

ball, ball, swinging strike, foul, ball inside, foul, lined over a jumping Utley for a single.

petner · « **Reply #50 on:** May 23, 2008, 08:16:44 pm »

Quote from: JaneDoe on May 23, 2008, 07:30:45 pm

Biggio not in the booth long. Inning was too fast.

Milo and Do-Ray got him to stay in the booth for an inning and a half...I love #7

Matt · « **Reply #51 on:** May 23, 2008, 08:17:19 pm »

If Wigginton gets going this line up gets even tougher.

JaneDoe · « **Reply #52 on:** May 23, 2008, 08:17:32 pm »

Wigginton on 1B.

Towles
strike, flies to Burrell in left center.

Towles shows his frustration as soon as he hit the ball.

JaneDoe · « **Reply #53 on:** May 23, 2008, 08:18:12 pm »

Quote from: petner on May 23, 2008, 08:16:44 pm

Milo and Do-Ray got him to stay in the booth for an inning and a half...I love #7

Any details about what he said?

Anit · « **Reply #54 on:** May 23, 2008, 08:20:45 pm »

holy bunt placement

JaneDoe · « **Reply #55 on:** May 23, 2008, 08:20:46 pm »

Quote from: JaneDoe on May 23, 2008, 08:17:32 pm

Wigginton on 1B.

Backe

waits through 3 pickoff attempts, bunts foul (sprints down to 1B, announcers tell him to save his energy), Backe bunts between Eaton and Howard. Bunt single. Wigginton to 2B.

petner · « **Reply #56 on:** May 23, 2008, 08:22:51 pm »

Quote from: JaneDoe on May 23, 2008, 08:18:12 pm

Any details about what he said?

I'm kinda drunk...but Bagwell is one of the best players ever...he learned to cut the corners on the bases from Casey Candaele...Bigg talked to Bourn about sticking with it...my short-term memory has been ruined by years of smoking. I'll let the peanut gallery weigh in...

JaneDoe · « **Reply #57 on:** May 23, 2008, 08:23:05 pm »

Wigginton on 2nd, Backe at 1st

Bourn
swinging strike, swinging strike, snap throw to 2nd--Wigginton gets back, ball, grounds in to a DP (4-6-3)

JaneDoe · « **Reply #58 on:** May 23, 2008, 08:24:23 pm »

Quote from: petner on May 23, 2008, 08:22:51 pm

I'm kinda drunk...

Kinda?

petner · « **Reply #59 on:** May 23, 2008, 08:24:33 pm »

Quote from: petner on May 23, 2008, 08:22:51 pm

I'm kinda drunk...but Bagwell is one of the best players ever...he learned to cut the corners on the bases from Casey Candaele...Bigg talked to Bourn about sticking with it...my short-term memory has been ruined by years of smoking. I'll let the peanut gallery weigh in...

I don't think there could've been a better post to have earned my "disappointing rookie" status

JaneDoe · « **Reply #60 on:** May 23, 2008, 08:27:06 pm »

Berkman visits with Backe on the mound, giving Backe a little time to rest after running on the bases.

Victorino, Utley, Howard up

Victorino
ball, strike called, strike called, foul, flies to Bourn. 1 out.

austro · « **Reply #61 on:** May 23, 2008, 08:28:57 pm »

Why didn't he turn around and flop while he caught that ball?

JaneDoe · « **Reply #62 on:** May 23, 2008, 08:29:09 pm »

Quote from: JaneDoe on May 23, 2008, 08:27:06 pm

1 out.

Utley
foul, lines to Bourn on the run, turns to face home plate, good catch. 2 outs.

JaneDoe · « **Reply #63 on:** May 23, 2008, 08:30:57 pm »

Quote from: JaneDoe on May 23, 2008, 08:29:09 pm

2 outs.

Howard
swinging strike, ball, ball, foul, rolls one to Berkman who tosses to Backe. 3 outs.

JaneDoe · « **Reply #64 on:** May 23, 2008, 08:32:32 pm »

Quote from: austro on May 23, 2008, 08:28:57 pm

Why didn't he turn around and flop while he caught that ball?

Obviously he forgot his conversation with Pam. Anaheim Jim woulda made that one into a highlight (if he were able to get to it).

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #65 on:** May 23, 2008, 08:32:38 pm »

Quote from: petner on May 23, 2008, 08:22:51 pm

I'm kinda drunk...

Kinda drunk? Kinda drunk? Damn Petner, you're giving us rooks a bad name. If you're gonna drink, go for it and stop the half-assing.

JaneDoe · « **Reply #66 on:** May 23, 2008, 08:34:10 pm »

Matsui, Tejada, Berkman up

Matsui
ball, foul, foul, lines to Victorino in CF. 1 out.

BudGirl · « **Reply #67 on:** May 23, 2008, 08:34:57 pm »

osf you aren't a rookie anymore.

JaneDoe · « **Reply #68 on:** May 23, 2008, 08:35:53 pm »

Tejada
(without music again)

foul, ball, swinging strike, strikes out. 2 outs

petner · « **Reply #69 on:** May 23, 2008, 08:36:28 pm »

Quote from: OregonStrosFan on May 23, 2008, 08:32:38 pm

Kinda drunk? Kinda drunk? Damn Petner, you're giving us rooks a bad name. If you're gonna drink, go for it and stop the half-assing.

Don't you worry, Oregon, out here on the east coast I've been off from work for five hours and am eight screwdrivers deep...hence the "kinda". It's a marathon.

Ty in Tampa · « **Reply #70 on:** May 23, 2008, 08:37:26 pm »

Quote from: petner on May 23, 2008, 08:24:33 pm

I don't think there could've been a better post to have earned my "disappointing rookie" status

Did you just quote yourself?

JaneDoe · « **Reply #71 on:** May 23, 2008, 08:39:13 pm »

Berkman
ball, ball, ball, foul, strike called, ball. The Puma walks to 1B.

Bart Ennis talking to the "Little Pumas" Made their own costumes. They look so stupid. Pumas aren't even that yellow color are they? They look more like female lions.

austro · « **Reply #72 on:** May 23, 2008, 08:39:29 pm »

Quote from: Ty in Tampa on May 23, 2008, 08:37:26 pm

Did you just ~~quote~~ wet yourself?

FIFY.

petner · « **Reply #73 on:** May 23, 2008, 08:40:04 pm »

Quote from: Ty in Tampa on May 23, 2008, 08:37:26 pm

Did you just quote yourself?

Yes, how disappointing is that?

I was wondering at what point my awesome clark status would give way...apparently the board is smarter than I thought.

JaneDoe · « **Reply #74 on:** May 23, 2008, 08:40:23 pm »

Berkman on 1B.

Carlos
foul, high fly to Burrell in LF. 3 outs.

austro · « **Reply #75 on:** May 23, 2008, 08:41:11 pm »

Public Service Announcement for Austin readers: ISS is making a bright pass over Austin from 8:47 to 8:53.

mihoba · « **Reply #76 on:** May 23, 2008, 08:43:01 pm »

Quote from: austro on May 23, 2008, 08:41:11 pm

Public Service Announcement for Austin readers: ISS is making a bright pass over Austin from 8:47 to 8:53.

I check it out every chance I can. Damn that thing moves across the sky in a hurry.

BudGirl · « **Reply #77 on:** May 23, 2008, 08:43:19 pm »

http://www.hoothollow.com/May-June%202005%20Utah%20Predators/Puma%20(cougar)%20Leaping-042925%20RAW-1.jpg

JaneDoe · « **Reply #78 on:** May 23, 2008, 08:43:31 pm »

Burrell, Jenkins, Feliz up.

Burrell
ball, strike called, shot to Wigginton, backhands, spins and throws him out at 1B. Robbed him of a sure double.

JaneDoe · « **Reply #79 on:** May 23, 2008, 08:45:14 pm »

Jenkins
ball, swinging strike, swinging strike, swinging K

2 outs.

JaneDoe · « **Reply #80 on:** May 23, 2008, 08:47:23 pm »

Feliz

swinging strike, ball, ball, swinging strike, ball low, swinging K.

6 K's for Backe tonight.

mihoba · « **Reply #81 on:** May 23, 2008, 08:47:52 pm »

Damn fine job Backe, now go get him a much deserved W.

I mean, c'mon. Adam Eaton? Break out the lumber.

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #82 on:** May 23, 2008, 08:49:34 pm »

Quote from: BudGirl on May 23, 2008, 08:34:57 pm

osf you aren't a rookie anymore.

Still in my rookie season here at SnS (just evidently didn't take the whole 'read more, post less' mantra to heart...).

Anit · « **Reply #83 on:** May 23, 2008, 08:50:12 pm »

PENCE!!! x2

JaneDoe · « **Reply #84 on:** May 23, 2008, 08:50:44 pm »

Pence, Wigginton, Towles due up

Hunter Pence goes almost to the RR tracks over the Crawford Boxes on a 3-0 count for his second HR of the night.

Astros lead 2-1

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #85 on:** May 23, 2008, 08:50:51 pm »

Phucking phantastic Spaz!

JaneDoe · « **Reply #86 on:** May 23, 2008, 08:52:07 pm »

Wiggleworm

called strike, ball, foul, pops to Utley, 1 out.

JaneDoe · « **Reply #87 on:** May 23, 2008, 08:52:59 pm »

Towles

strike, singles between 3B and SS. Man on 1st. 1 out.

DVauthrin · « **Reply #88 on:** May 23, 2008, 08:55:03 pm »

Radio guys reporting Wandy may be ready to go for the upcoming cards series.

JaneDoe · « **Reply #89 on:** May 23, 2008, 08:55:24 pm »

Quote from: JaneDoe on May 23, 2008, 08:52:59 pm

Man on 1st. 1 out.

Backe
bunts foul, bunts foul, bunts to Eaton who runs over and tags him out, Towles to 2B. 2 outs.

DVauthrin · « **Reply #90 on:** May 23, 2008, 08:56:14 pm »

BOURN! And great baserunning to take 2nd on the throw.

JaneDoe · « **Reply #91 on:** May 23, 2008, 08:56:37 pm »

Quote from: JaneDoe on May 23, 2008, 08:55:24 pm

Towles to 2B. 2 outs.

Bourn squeezes one past a sort of diving/rolling Howard for an RBI single, Bourn to 2nd on the throw.

JaneDoe · « **Reply #92 on:** May 23, 2008, 08:57:29 pm »

Bourn on 2nd.

Matsui rolls one to Utley who throws on to Howard. 3 outs.

mihoba · « **Reply #93 on:** May 23, 2008, 08:58:47 pm »

I'm really surprised the 8th is not Brocail territory.

Anit · « **Reply #94 on:** May 23, 2008, 08:59:46 pm »

backe is at 93 pitches right now

DVauthrin · « **Reply #95 on:** May 23, 2008, 09:00:15 pm »

Quote from: mihoba on May 23, 2008, 08:58:47 pm

I'm really surprised the 8th is not Brocail territory.

Only 92 pitches for Brandon so far. Plus, brocail is warming up right now.

austro · « **Reply #96 on:** May 23, 2008, 09:00:30 pm »

Quote from: mihoba on May 23, 2008, 08:43:01 pm

I check it out every chance I can. Damn that thing moves across the sky in a hurry.

Ain't that the truth. Several weeks ago (maybe months, I can't remember) there were several passes where the ISS was being chased by the shuttle and a Russian unmanned resupply ship. They were passing over Austin in the eastern sky in mid-evening, so we got the full benefit of the setting sun. I swear you could see the solar panels of the ISS without any magnification. When I think about the science and engineering it takes to make that stuff work it takes my breath away.

JaneDoe · « **Reply #97 on:** May 23, 2008, 09:01:02 pm »

Ruiz pops to Berkman in foul territory. 1 out.

austro · « **Reply #98 on:** May 23, 2008, 09:01:24 pm »

Quote from: mihoba on May 23, 2008, 08:58:47 pm

I'm really surprised the 8th is not Brocail territory.

I think Coop is going to milk this start as far as he can on the assumption that one of the two upcoming starts is going to tax the bullpen mightily.

petner · « **Reply #99 on:** May 23, 2008, 09:01:36 pm »

Quote from: mihoba on May 23, 2008, 08:58:47 pm

I'm really surprised the 8th is not Brocail territory.

I'd hate to be the coach trying to pry the ball from Backe's hands right now.

JaneDoe · « **Reply #100 on:** May 23, 2008, 09:02:48 pm »

Dobbs (left handed hitter) pinch hits for Eaton.

swinging strike, ball, 100th pitch for Backe, takes the next pitch to left center for a double.

Dobbs on 2nd, 1 out.

austro · « **Reply #101 on:** May 23, 2008, 09:02:56 pm »

This Dobbs guy is a pain in the ass.

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #102 on:** May 23, 2008, 09:03:56 pm »

Quote from: mihoba on May 23, 2008, 08:58:47 pm

I'm really surprised the 8th is not Brocail territory.

Gotta conserve him a bit, as he's 3rd in the league in appearances with 25 so far (and will likely be called to pitch a lot more than normal with Geary out)...

Anit · « **Reply #103 on:** May 23, 2008, 09:04:49 pm »

that should do it for backe

JaneDoe · « **Reply #104 on:** May 23, 2008, 09:05:24 pm »

Quote from: JaneDoe on May 23, 2008, 09:02:48 pm

Dobbs on 2nd, 1 out.

Rollins
ball, ball, foul, singles to Bourn, Dobbs to 3rd.

Cooper to the mound. Backe's done.

DVauthrin · « **Reply #105 on:** May 23, 2008, 09:05:41 pm »

Fans cheering for brandon as he gets taken out.

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #106 on:** May 23, 2008, 09:06:22 pm »

Solid back-to-back outings for Backe. Very encouraging to see.

Anit · « **Reply #107 on:** May 23, 2008, 09:08:08 pm »

hes been keeping his walks way down lately

BudGirl · « **Reply #108 on:** May 23, 2008, 09:08:30 pm »

Quote from: DVauthrin on May 23, 2008, 09:05:41 pm

Fans cheering for brandon as he gets taken out.

guess he won't get traded for a while.

DVauthrin · « **Reply #109 on:** May 23, 2008, 09:08:50 pm »

Rollins steals 2nd. Radio guys say replay shows he was out.

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #110 on:** May 23, 2008, 09:08:55 pm »

Damn, replay showed the throw got him. C'mon Doug!

DVauthrin · « **Reply #111 on:** May 23, 2008, 09:09:10 pm »

Quote from: BudGirl on May 23, 2008, 09:08:30 pm

guess he won't get traded for a while.

funny stuff.

JaneDoe · « **Reply #112 on:** May 23, 2008, 09:09:21 pm »

pHillies on 1st and 3rd. 1 out.

Brocail in to pitch.

Victorino

Rollins steals 2nd on the first pitch(called strike), tying run at 2nd. JD thinks he was out. foul, ball, swinging strikeout.

2 outs for Utley.

austro · « **Reply #113 on:** May 23, 2008, 09:09:41 pm »

Utley is scary.

petner · « **Reply #114 on:** May 23, 2008, 09:09:55 pm »

Do-Ray said Rollins was out...Milo wondered why Coop didn't argue. I think I have an idea why.

DVauthrin · « **Reply #115 on:** May 23, 2008, 09:10:46 pm »

Papa Grande getting loose in the pen, conference at the mound.

mihoba · « **Reply #116 on:** May 23, 2008, 09:11:43 pm »

Quote from: austro on May 23, 2008, 09:00:30 pm

When I think about the science and engineering it takes to make that stuff work it takes my breath away.

And the Earth orbit stuff is now considered basically routine. This kind of space engineering is what now amazes me.

JaneDoe · « **Reply #117 on:** May 23, 2008, 09:12:25 pm »

Dewey, Berkman, Towles, Tejada and Brocail have an impromptu talking into the glove party at the mound.

Utley up with men on 2nd and 3rd.
ball, ball, IBB called, bases loaded, 2 outs

Howard up.

DVauthrin · « **Reply #118 on:** May 23, 2008, 09:12:39 pm »

2-0 to utley, team decides to IBB him. bases loaded for howard, two outs.

DVauthrin · « **Reply #119 on:** May 23, 2008, 09:13:35 pm »

first pitch to howard, hit to berkman, flips it to doug, OUT! inning over

3-1 astros.

JaneDoe · « **Reply #120 on:** May 23, 2008, 09:13:46 pm »

Bases juiced for Howard.

On the first pitch, Howard hits one to Berkman who tosses to Brocail. 3 outs.

Good grief, glad they got outta that one with no damage done.

DVauthrin · « **Reply #121 on:** May 23, 2008, 09:15:24 pm »

7.1 innings for backe is a season high.

mihoba · « **Reply #122 on:** May 23, 2008, 09:15:35 pm »

A big ol' Whew! Nice job to get out of that jamb.

austro · « **Reply #123 on:** May 23, 2008, 09:16:24 pm »

Quote from: mihoba on May 23, 2008, 09:11:43 pm

And the Earth orbit stuff is now considered basically routine. This kind of space engineering is what now amazes me.

Yup. This is amazing stuff. And don't forget about the Phoenix Mars lander Sunday evening (6:53 CDT, I think). I hope that goes well.

DVauthrin · « **Reply #124 on:** May 23, 2008, 09:17:49 pm »

Tejada

0-1 on a strike at the knees
1-1 as tejada is brushed back off the dish
1-2 on a foul back
1-2(dribbler foul)
1-2 swing and a miss, tejada K's 1 out

JaneDoe · « **Reply #125 on:** May 23, 2008, 09:17:51 pm »

BLT up in the 8th.

Tejada
strike called, high and inside, foul, foul, swings on a very low ball, 1 out.

Anit · « **Reply #126 on:** May 23, 2008, 09:18:18 pm »

lance triples..awesome

JaneDoe · « **Reply #127 on:** May 23, 2008, 09:18:45 pm »

Berkman TRIPLES. No, I'm not joking.

DVauthrin · « **Reply #128 on:** May 23, 2008, 09:18:56 pm »

Berkman

First pitch, bouncer down the first base line, fair ball, goes for three. SAFE!! triple.

JaneDoe · « **Reply #129 on:** May 23, 2008, 09:19:10 pm »

Quote from: DVauthrin on May 23, 2008, 09:17:49 pm

Tejada

0-1 on a strike at the knees
1-1 as tejada is brushed back off the dish
1-2 on a foul back
1-2(dribbler foul)
1-2 swing and a miss, tejada K's 1 out

Something the matter with my PBP?

DVauthrin · « **Reply #130 on:** May 23, 2008, 09:20:02 pm »

Lee

Fly to RF, Berkman beats the throw, 4-1.

JaneDoe · « **Reply #131 on:** May 23, 2008, 09:20:36 pm »

Lee hits an F9. Berkman tags and hustles, throw drifted up the line, Lance scores.

Astros lead 4-1

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #132 on:** May 23, 2008, 09:20:43 pm »

Interplay between Berkman and Lee in the dugout was priceless.

DVauthrin · « **Reply #133 on:** May 23, 2008, 09:20:45 pm »

Quote from: JaneDoe on May 23, 2008, 09:19:10 pm

Something the matter with my PBP?

nope. i have it on too, so doing what i can. you can have it though if you want.

petner · « **Reply #134 on:** May 23, 2008, 09:21:59 pm »

Quote from: DVauthrin on May 23, 2008, 09:20:02 pm

Lee

Fly to RF, Berkman beats the throw, 4-1.

I'm happy to say that when Milo talks about the "patented Berkman home slide", thanks to spikesnstars I know what he's talking about. I love you guys. I'll shut up now.

JaneDoe · « **Reply #135 on:** May 23, 2008, 09:22:11 pm »

Pence

swinging strike, swinging strike, ball, ball, ball, swinging K.

pravata · « **Reply #136 on:** May 23, 2008, 09:23:21 pm »

you have to wonder about the staying power of the Little Pumas. A sombero and a stick pony is easy, but a whole hot cat suit? Simplify.

DVauthrin · « **Reply #137 on:** May 23, 2008, 09:23:24 pm »

Quote from: OregonStrosFan on May 23, 2008, 09:20:43 pm

Interplay between Berkman and Lee in the dugout was priceless.

must have involved a discussion of where to get pancakes after the game.

DVauthrin · « **Reply #138 on:** May 23, 2008, 09:23:58 pm »

Quote from: pravata on May 23, 2008, 09:23:21 pm

you have to wonder about the staying power of the Little Pumas. A sombero and a stick pony is easy, but a whole hot cat suit? Simplify.

superhero night this week was hideous as well.

petner · « **Reply #139 on:** May 23, 2008, 09:24:45 pm »

Quote from: DVauthrin on May 23, 2008, 09:23:24 pm

must have involved a discussion of where to get pancakes after the game.

He was probably telling them Texadelphia is better than Pat's...

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #140 on:** May 23, 2008, 09:25:17 pm »

Quote from: DVauthrin on May 23, 2008, 09:23:24 pm

must have involved a discussion of where to get pancakes after the game.

Think the were celebrating the fact that Backe said he was buying.

JaneDoe · « **Reply #141 on:** May 23, 2008, 09:28:01 pm »

Burrell, Jenkins, Feliz due up.

Papa Grande in to pitch. Erstad in for Lee in LF.

Burrell
ball, ball, strike called, ball, lined to CF, gets by Bourn (sharp angle) Burrell gets a single with an error on Bourn for the advance to 2nd.

austro · « **Reply #142 on:** May 23, 2008, 09:28:13 pm »

Ummm, Mike? That's the wrong kind of flair.

JaneDoe · « **Reply #143 on:** May 23, 2008, 09:28:48 pm »

Jenkins hits one up the middle, Tejada gets there, on to Berkman. 1 out.

Burrell to 3rd.

pravata · « **Reply #144 on:** May 23, 2008, 09:29:30 pm »

Quote from: DVauthrin on May 23, 2008, 09:23:58 pm

superhero night this week was hideous as well.

and pumas are black for fucks sake!

Anit · « **Reply #145 on:** May 23, 2008, 09:30:32 pm »

okay, thats the last thing we needed

really hope hes okay

BudGirl · « **Reply #146 on:** May 23, 2008, 09:30:39 pm »

Quote from: pravata on May 23, 2008, 09:29:30 pm

and pumas are black for fucks sake!

not necessarily.

http://www.hoothollow.com/May-June%202005%20Utah%20Predators/Puma%20(cougar)%20Leaping-042925%20RAW-1.jpg

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #147 on:** May 23, 2008, 09:30:45 pm »

Oh shit.

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #148 on:** May 23, 2008, 09:30:52 pm »

Oh shit...

mihoba · « **Reply #149 on:** May 23, 2008, 09:30:55 pm »

Holy fuck.

JaneDoe · « **Reply #150 on:** May 23, 2008, 09:31:10 pm »

Burrell on 3rd.

Feliz
foul, foul, ball, sharp line drive hits Valverde in the face, he goes down, the ball bounces out to LF. time called. Valverde is down. Repeat Valverde is down.

remy · « **Reply #151 on:** May 23, 2008, 09:31:25 pm »

fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck.

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #152 on:** May 23, 2008, 09:31:50 pm »

That is some scary, scary shit right there...

petner · « **Reply #153 on:** May 23, 2008, 09:32:09 pm »

Philthy just pissed off Greenvalley. Big mistake.

DVauthrin · « **Reply #154 on:** May 23, 2008, 09:32:18 pm »

Valverde is a gamer, he's staying in.

pravata · « **Reply #155 on:** May 23, 2008, 09:32:20 pm »

Holy shit. That is one tough hombre.

remy · « **Reply #156 on:** May 23, 2008, 09:32:39 pm »

Are you fucking kidding me? Take him out!

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #157 on:** May 23, 2008, 09:33:21 pm »

No way. That is one tough son of a bitch. My hero.

Clark in Denver · « **Reply #158 on:** May 23, 2008, 09:33:28 pm »

Quote from: remy on May 23, 2008, 09:32:39 pm

Are you fucking kidding me? Take him out!

I don't think he will let them.

JaneDoe · « **Reply #159 on:** May 23, 2008, 09:33:50 pm »

Quote from: JaneDoe on May 23, 2008, 09:31:10 pm

Burrell on 3rd.

Feliz
foul, foul, ball, sharp line drive hits Valverde in the face, he goes down, the ball bounces out to LF. time called. Valverde is down. Repeat Valverde is down.

Ball hit him on the right cheekbone after deflecting off the glove. Didn't look like there was a deflection at first. He is throwing again. Looks ok. Man-oh-man. That was some scary shit.

Feliz credited with an RBI single.

austro · « **Reply #160 on:** May 23, 2008, 09:34:02 pm »

On the replay, it looks like he deflected it somewhat with the glove. I sure hope so.

remy · « **Reply #161 on:** May 23, 2008, 09:34:11 pm »

Ok that close up showed the glove took the brunt, but it grazed his cheek pretty good.

mihoba · « **Reply #162 on:** May 23, 2008, 09:34:41 pm »

That is one tough hombre right there!

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #163 on:** May 23, 2008, 09:35:22 pm »

Quote from: remy on May 23, 2008, 09:34:11 pm

Ok that close up showed the glove took the brunt, but it grazed his cheek pretty good.

Took a tad off maybe, but his head took plenty a beating.

austro · « **Reply #164 on:** May 23, 2008, 09:35:36 pm »

Ok, there can only be one nickname now: Terminator. He's just like Ahhhrnolllld: he just keeps coming, no matter what you do to him.

JaneDoe · « **Reply #165 on:** May 23, 2008, 09:35:50 pm »

Ruiz
strike, foul, the crowd is going apeshit, ball, single up the middle. pHillies on 2nd and 3rd.

Bruntlett to run for Ruiz.

Byrdak and Villareal up in the bullpen.

remy · « **Reply #166 on:** May 23, 2008, 09:36:58 pm »

Cmon cmon cmon...

I dont want to see Villarelongball.

PONCHE!

MRaup · « **Reply #167 on:** May 23, 2008, 09:37:23 pm »

Says Papa Grande, "OUCH, motherfucker!"

JaneDoe · « **Reply #168 on:** May 23, 2008, 09:37:29 pm »

Coste in to ph for Madson.

called strike, swinging strike, foul, swinging K. 2 outs.

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #169 on:** May 23, 2008, 09:38:07 pm »

Quote from: austro on May 23, 2008, 09:35:36 pm

Ok, there can only be one nickname now: Terminator. He's just like Ahhhrnolllld: he just keeps coming, no matter what you do to him.

I try to avoid the F-bomb, but from here on out he's pretty much PAPA fucking GRANDE!!!

austro · « **Reply #170 on:** May 23, 2008, 09:38:41 pm »

I'm awfully thankful for that extra run in the 9th.

JaneDoe · « **Reply #171 on:** May 23, 2008, 09:39:58 pm »

Rollins
swinging strike, swinging strike, foul, lines to RF, RBI double, Bruntlett to 3rd.

MRaup · « **Reply #172 on:** May 23, 2008, 09:40:14 pm »

God damnit, come on Papa Grande, WASTE a pitch or two, quit throwing hittable shit when you're way up.

BudGirl · « **Reply #173 on:** May 23, 2008, 09:41:04 pm »

you gotta have faith.

MRaup · « **Reply #174 on:** May 23, 2008, 09:42:38 pm »

Splitter down low...

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #175 on:** May 23, 2008, 09:43:20 pm »

Papa "Mother Fuckin'" Grande!!!!! Yeehaw!!! Yahoo!!!

mihoba · « **Reply #176 on:** May 23, 2008, 09:43:23 pm »

Nice!

moriartp · « **Reply #177 on:** May 23, 2008, 09:43:28 pm »

Pon-FUCKING-che.

JaneDoe · « **Reply #178 on:** May 23, 2008, 09:43:43 pm »

Runners at 2nd and 3rd.

Victorino
ball, ball, ball, called strike, called strike, foul, fly ball to Bourn.

Astros win 4-3.

Papa Fucking Grande

remy · « **Reply #179 on:** May 23, 2008, 09:43:56 pm »

YES. I was about to go into freaking convulsions.

Go ice down that cheek, Jose.

pravata · « **Reply #180 on:** May 23, 2008, 09:44:32 pm »

Mongo? Don't shoot him. You'll just make him mad.

DVauthrin · « **Reply #181 on:** May 23, 2008, 09:45:36 pm »

Papa Grande just became one of my favorite players simply by staying in the game. Cajones Grandes he has.

afp · « **Reply #182 on:** May 23, 2008, 09:48:39 pm »

what a hoss...that earned him the chevy player of the game spot but he was DENIED

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #183 on:** May 23, 2008, 09:52:55 pm »

Pence talking about Valverde in the postgame interview:

"I gotta tell you, that's the most amazing thing I've ever seen and if that doesn't make you want to play for somebody, then I don't know what does. *** That makes you want to lay out, run into walls, do whatever it takes to get the win for him, because that's a soldier right there."

Strong outing for Backe, good night at the plate for Spaz, and balls-of-steel performance by PAPA GRANDE. Damn nice win tonight!

remy · « **Reply #184 on:** May 23, 2008, 09:56:13 pm »

Thank God for Puma's hustle in the 9th, too. As much of a gamesaver as anything else was, in hindsight.

pravata · « **Reply #185 on:** May 23, 2008, 09:58:31 pm »

Like the Terminator, they shoot him, and BANG he goes straight down like a sack of bricks. And then. Slowly. He. Gets. Back. Up. Phillies should've just run at that point.

MikeyBoy · « **Reply #186 on:** May 23, 2008, 09:58:39 pm »

Even with the deflection, that was one hell of a shot off his face. That's one tough fucker.

MikeyBoy · « **Reply #187 on:** May 23, 2008, 10:00:06 pm »

Quote from: pravata on May 23, 2008, 09:44:32 pm

Mongo? Don't shoot him. You'll just make him mad.

Mongo only pawn...in game of life.

remy · « **Reply #188 on:** May 23, 2008, 10:04:09 pm »

Quote from: pravata on May 23, 2008, 09:58:31 pm

Like the Terminator, they shoot him, and BANG he goes straight down like a sack of bricks. And then. Slowly. He. Gets. Back. Up. Phillies should've just run at that point.

Question is, is he the Cyberdyne model T-1000 (polyalloy), or cyberorganism model 101 modeled after the T-800?

I will ponder this all night.

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #189 on:** May 23, 2008, 10:05:13 pm »

Thanks for the PBP tonight Ms. Doe.

Limey · « **Reply #190 on:** May 23, 2008, 10:07:04 pm »

Quote from: OregonStrosFan on May 23, 2008, 09:52:55 pm

Pence talking about Valverde in the postgame interview:

"I gotta tell you, that's the most amazing thing I've ever seen and if that doesn't make you want to play for somebody, then I don't know what does. *** That makes you want to lay out, run into walls..."

To be fair, Hunter does that shit for fun, but I know what he means.

Limey · « **Reply #191 on:** May 23, 2008, 10:08:07 pm »

Quote from: remy on May 23, 2008, 10:04:09 pm

Question is, is he the Cyberdyne model T-1000 (polyalloy), or cyberorganism model 101 modeled after the T-800?

I will ponder this all night.

T101. All the way.

austro · « **Reply #192 on:** May 23, 2008, 10:12:13 pm »

Quote from: Limey on May 23, 2008, 10:08:07 pm

T101. Al the way.

Absolutely. "Fuck you, asshole."

mihoba · « **Reply #193 on:** May 23, 2008, 10:12:59 pm »

Quote from: petner on May 23, 2008, 09:21:59 pm

I'm happy to say that when Milo talks about the "patented Berkman home slide", thanks to spikesnstars I know what he's talking about. I love you guys. I'll shut up now.

Patented home slide.

remy · « **Reply #194 on:** May 23, 2008, 10:15:33 pm »

Quote from: Limey on May 23, 2008, 10:08:07 pm

T101. Al the way.

Thanks for the quick response on my burning question. I can rest easy now knowing our closer actually has a bad Austrian accent. But is unfuckingbreakable.

Limey · « **Reply #195 on:** May 23, 2008, 10:18:39 pm »

Quote from: mihoba on May 23, 2008, 10:12:59 pm

Patented home slide.

He stole it from the cast of The Full Monty. Either them, or Tony Manero.

Limey · « **Reply #196 on:** May 23, 2008, 10:20:15 pm »

Quote from: remy on May 23, 2008, 10:15:33 pm

Thanks for the quick response on my burning question. I can rest easy now knowing our closer actually has a bad Austrian accent. But is unfuckingbreakable.

He just has amazingly quick healing powers.

"I got your forkball, right here!"

coop · « **Reply #197 on:** May 23, 2008, 11:44:50 pm »

Hey guys thanks for all the pbp during the game. It's greatly appreciated and really is the most reliable way for me to follow what is going on in a game now.

I used to subscride to MLB.TV and listen to the internet radio before they came on and took over all the game broadcasts and started to suck the blood out of me. It was pretty good until the past few years where the reliability of the feed has since become horrible and unreliable. This was the first year that I did not renew my subscription for MLB.TV and I don't miss it at all thanks to you guys.

Anyhow go 'Stros!!!

SaltyParker · « **Reply #198 on:** May 24, 2008, 12:18:55 am »

Quote from: mihoba on May 23, 2008, 09:11:43 pm

And the Earth orbit stuff is now considered basically routine. This kind of space engineering is what now amazes me.

great link, thanks

Noe · « **Reply #199 on:** May 24, 2008, 01:01:16 pm »

Quote from: mihoba on May 23, 2008, 10:12:59 pm

Patented home slide.

That slide right there is screaming for some Bee-Gee's background music "ah, ah, ah... staying alive, staying alive, staaaaaayin aliiiiiiiiiveeeee!"

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