Author Topic: Astros @ Pirates 7/8/08 (Read 5942 times)

WakePhil · « **on:** July 08, 2008, 06:12:54 pm »

D. Erstad CF
M. Loretta 2B
L. Berkman 1B
C. Lee LF
M. Tejada SS
H. Pence RF
T. Wigginton 3B
B. Ausmus C
B. Backe P

N. McLouth CF
F. Sanchez 2B
R. Doumit C
J. Bay LF
X. Nady RF
A. LaRoche 1B
J. Bautista 3B
I. Snell P
J. Wilson SS

Erstad and Loretta down, Berkman walks, C.Lee up

WakePhil · « **Reply #1 on:** July 08, 2008, 06:18:37 pm »

Lee gets a single, advances Berkman to third, and Tejada strikes out ending the top of the first.

Top 1, no score, Berkman left on third.

Backe on to get his ship righted.

WakePhil · « **Reply #2 on:** July 08, 2008, 06:25:22 pm »

McClouth grounds out to Loretta, 1 out
Sanchez barely misses a double by third base, but flies out to Lee
Doumit strikes out on a big hook

Backe's curveball looks good so far.

WakePhil · « **Reply #3 on:** July 08, 2008, 06:36:19 pm »

Pence grounds out, 1 out
Wiggington flies out in foul territory right against the rail in RF, 2 outs
Ausmus lines over short for a single, man on first, 2 outs
Backe (sporting a .300+ average) grounds out to short, 3 outs.

JD mentions that Coop would like to rest his relievers again today, so he may be counting on Backe to go deep regardless of his performance, barring the interruption of play by the nearby rain cell.

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #4 on:** July 08, 2008, 06:38:36 pm »

Not able to watch for a while. Thanks for the PBP.

WakePhil · « **Reply #5 on:** July 08, 2008, 06:48:03 pm »

Bay gets his bat on a decent curveball, grounds out to third, 1 out

Nady singles just between Wiggington and Tejada on a weakly hit ground ball. He picked the ball nearly off the dirt. Another good pitch hit by the Pirates. Man on first, 1 out

LaRoche rips one just past a diving Berkman. Backe didn't get that fastball in far enough. Man on first and second, one out.

Batista strikes out swinging at big curve outside and in the dirt. Man on first and second, two outs.

Thanks to the growing LaRussa fan base, the 8th spot is Snell in a key situation and Backe Ks him on a low outside fastball (questionable strike, but I'll take it).

WakePhil · « **Reply #6 on:** July 08, 2008, 06:58:12 pm »

Back to the top of the order for the Astros in the third.

Erstad gets behind early and grounds to second, 1 out.

Loretta behind 0-2 as well on a tough low curve called a strike. Loretta swings at the next curve which is a bit lower and grounds out. Close play due to a tough throw, but Loretta is out. 2 outs

Snell throws four straight balls to Berkman. Man on first, 2 outs.

2 more balls to Lee, next fouled, Carlos watched a hittable pitch and was visibly upset about it, fouled the next down the left field line, and flies out to center. 3 outs.

sporadic · « **Reply #7 on:** July 08, 2008, 07:00:21 pm »

Quote from: PAJ on July 08, 2008, 06:58:12 pm

Back to the top of the order for the Astros in the third.

Erstad gets behind early and grounds to second, 1 out.

Loretta behind 0-2 as well on a tough low curve called a strike. Loretta swings at the next curve which is a bit lower and grounds out. Close play due to a tough throw, but Loretta is out. 2 outs

Snell throws four straight balls to Berkman. Man on first, 2 outs.

2 more balls to Lee, next fouled, Carlos watched a hittable pitch and was visibly upset about it, fouled the next down the left field line, and flies out to center. 3 outs.

I think you may be headed to the internet pbp hall of fame...

mihoba · « **Reply #8 on:** July 08, 2008, 07:06:49 pm »

Rain on the way, a massive cloud is moving in.

WakePhil · « **Reply #9 on:** July 08, 2008, 07:09:10 pm »

Don't want to ruin my hall of fame chances, but got distracted by a phone call. Had to rewind to catch what was going on there, especially the last play...

Wilson flies out
McClouth flies out
Sanchez singles
Doumit grounds to Berkman who gets the lead (and final) out at second, but Tejada launches the ball into the stands in an attempt to record a fourth out.

Rain clouds look bad, bullpens were covered up during the inning and the grounds crew came out after they left the field. It would be a shame if Backe's outing was interrupted.

mihoba · « **Reply #10 on:** July 08, 2008, 07:11:33 pm »

And a massive bomb to straightaway center from Spaz. Impressive blast.

moriartp · « **Reply #11 on:** July 08, 2008, 07:11:45 pm »

Thunderpants draws power from the storm clouds.

sporadic · « **Reply #12 on:** July 08, 2008, 07:12:28 pm »

Quote from: PAJ on July 08, 2008, 07:09:10 pm

Don't want to ruin my hall of fame chances, but got distracted by a phone call. Had to rewind to catch what was going on there, especially the last play...

Wilson flies out
McClouth flies out
Sanchez singles
Doumit grounds to Berkman who gets the lead (and final) out at second, but Tejada launches the ball into the stands in an attempt to record a fourth out.

Rain clouds look bad, bullpens were covered up during the inning and the grounds crew came out after they left the field. It would be a shame if Backe's outing was interrupted.

Sounds like he's cruising...got my fingers crossed

sporadic · « **Reply #13 on:** July 08, 2008, 07:13:28 pm »

Quote from: mihoba on July 08, 2008, 07:11:33 pm

And a massive bomb to straightaway center from Spaz. Impressive blast.

love, hate...love, hate.

WakePhil · « **Reply #14 on:** July 08, 2008, 07:20:26 pm »

Clouds are moving overhead, the 4th is off on and running with no score or rain...for now.

Tejada hits a foul homerun to the big steel spiral walkway in left, then grounds to short. 1 out

Pence RIPS a homer to deep center. Over the "PIRATES" hedge in the batters eye area. A "hanging fastball" according to JD. 1 out. The race for five innings is on for the Astros, the slow play is on for the Pirates.

Wiggington lines one to center. JD comments on Snell's delivery, he appears to be tiring. The bullpen starts to work.

Wiggington out by a couple steps on a stolen base attempt, not even close. Perhaps this was part of the race for the official game strategy...JD speculates as well. Rain starting to come down.

Ausmus walks and that's the end for Snell. Man on first 2 outs.

4th inning PBP to continue in next post following new pitcher TJ Bean (?)

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #15 on:** July 08, 2008, 07:21:11 pm »

Quote from: mihoba on July 08, 2008, 07:11:33 pm

And a massive bomb to straightaway center from Spaz. Impressive blast.

So i'm guessing the Pirates announcers are a little whacked when the called it a "wind aided" homer a second ago?

WakePhil · « **Reply #16 on:** July 08, 2008, 07:24:34 pm »

Rain delay now official...

I may pick up the PBP again depending on the length of the delay. Anyone feel free to pick it up.

Oh and pray to the BBGs for a short delay so we can get Backe back on the hill. It will be a cruel trick of their's if this start is spoiled.

mihoba · « **Reply #17 on:** July 08, 2008, 07:28:23 pm »

Quote from: OregonStrosFan on July 08, 2008, 07:21:11 pm

So i'm guessing the Pirates announcers are a little whacked when the called it a "wind aided" homer a second ago?

Bucco broadcasters? Of course they are whack.

Wind was starting to swirl, but he knocked the crap out of it.

mihoba · « **Reply #18 on:** July 08, 2008, 07:45:53 pm »

JD and Brownie said a possible 2-hour rain delay. Bummer for Backe.

WakePhil · « **Reply #19 on:** July 08, 2008, 07:51:21 pm »

Quote from: mihoba on July 08, 2008, 07:45:53 pm

JD and Brownie said a possible 2-hour rain delay. Bummer for Backe.

That's a shame. Hadn't seen him locate his fastball and have the curve working like that all year.

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #20 on:** July 08, 2008, 09:38:37 pm »

Game resumes at 9:55 central time.

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #21 on:** July 08, 2008, 10:03:16 pm »

Probably can't take PBP for long, so feel free to pick it up anyone...

Pirates pitching: T.J. Bean for Ian Snell
Astros pitching: Borkowski for Backe

Top 4: 2 outs, Ausmus on 1B. Backe stays in to hit.

Backe: popped up to 2B [b, ss, b, fb, b, fb, fb, bip]. 3 outs.

Middle 4: HOU 1, PIT 0

mihoba · « **Reply #22 on:** July 08, 2008, 10:07:57 pm »

Quote from: OregonStrosFan on July 08, 2008, 09:38:37 pm

Game resumes at 9:55 central time.

*Yawn*

I can't believe I'm still tuned in.

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #23 on:** July 08, 2008, 10:11:00 pm »

Bottom 4: Borkowski pitching

Bay: gapper to right center [b, b, cs, bip]. None out, runner to 2B.

Nady: grounder up the middle, off Borkowskis glove to Tejada, throw to 1B in plenty of time, runner doesn't advance [?(s), fb, fb, bip]. 1 out, runner on 2B.

LaRoche: popped out to Wigginton [b, b, bip]. 2 outs, runner at 2B.

Bautista: intentionally walked. 2 outs, runners at 1B and 2B.

Beam (P batting 8th in .093 fashion): struck out swinging [cs, b, cs (outside corner), fb (up and in), ss]. 3 outs.

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #24 on:** July 08, 2008, 10:13:58 pm »

Quote from: mihoba on July 08, 2008, 10:07:57 pm

*Yawn*

I can't believe I'm still tuned in.

Early enough here, but still have some prep for tomorrow to take care of after the game. UGH.

WakePhil · « **Reply #25 on:** July 08, 2008, 10:14:52 pm »

Quote from: mihoba on July 08, 2008, 10:07:57 pm

*Yawn*

I can't believe I'm still tuned in.

Surprised how many Pirate fans that are still there. There aren't a ton out there, but there aren't usually many to start with.

WakePhil · « **Reply #26 on:** July 08, 2008, 10:17:43 pm »

Not afraid to walk Berkman, even with none on and two outs.

A lot of Pumaphobia going on in that Pirate bullpen...

And Carlos makes them pay!!!!!!

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #27 on:** July 08, 2008, 10:19:48 pm »

Bottom 5: Beam pitching

Erstad: popped up to SS behind 3B near the line. 1 out, none on.

Loretta: tapped back to pitcher. 2 outs, none on.

Berkman: walked (who'da thunk it). 2 outs, runner at 1B.

Lee: bomb to left center (over the 410' mark). HOU 3, PIT 0. 2 outs, none on.

Tejada: popped out to 1B in fould territory. 3 outs, but the damage was done.

Middle 5: HOU 3, PIT 0

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #28 on:** July 08, 2008, 10:20:53 pm »

Quote from: PAJ on July 08, 2008, 10:14:52 pm

Surprised how many Pirate fans that are still there. There aren't a ton out there, but there aren't usually many to start with.

Makes for good souvenir hunting. You ready to take over PBP again?

WakePhil · « **Reply #29 on:** July 08, 2008, 10:23:54 pm »

Quote from: OregonStrosFan on July 08, 2008, 10:20:53 pm

Makes for good souvenir hunting. You ready to take over PBP again?

I can take over for a couple innings. We'll see how long I hang on...

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #30 on:** July 08, 2008, 10:25:49 pm »

Quote from: PAJ on July 08, 2008, 10:23:54 pm

I can take over for a couple innings. We'll see how long I hang on...

I'll finish up this one and then its all yours.

ETA: Thanks

WakePhil · « **Reply #31 on:** July 08, 2008, 10:31:17 pm »

Tejada can't get the handle on that DP as he tries for an out that would actually count.

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #32 on:** July 08, 2008, 10:31:43 pm »

Bottom 5: Borkowski pitching

Wilson: lazy fly to center. 1 out, none on.

McLouth: homered to right (almost out of the park). HOU 3, PIT 1. 1 out, none on.

Sanchez: singles through the infield to right. 1 out, runner on 1B.

Doumit: grounder to Berkman who throws to Tejada for the force, but Tejada loses a handle on the transfer and doesn't make the throw. 2 outs, runner at 1B.

Bay: singled through the hole to left. 2 outs, runners at 1B and 2B.

Nady: grounder to Tejada who throws to Berkman for the third out.

End 5: HOU 3, PIT 1

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #33 on:** July 08, 2008, 10:33:23 pm »

Quote from: PAJ on July 08, 2008, 10:31:17 pm

Tejada can't get the handle on that DP as he tries for an out that would actually count.

I hadn't caught that. Funny!

PBPs all yours!

WakePhil · « **Reply #34 on:** July 08, 2008, 10:39:26 pm »

Top 6: Pirates stick with their cheap bourbon

Pence: First pitch swinging, deep shot in the hole at SS. Wilson adds another web gem to his resume throwing off his back foot deep in the hole. I was sure Pence would have that beat. None on, one out.
Wiggington: Back to the pitcher. None on, two outs.
Ausmus: Walks, one on, two outs
Newhan (pinch hits for Borko): Newhan cheats no one with his second swing and forgot to make his third. Down looking.

Mid 6: Astros 3 Pirates 1

WakePhil · « **Reply #35 on:** July 08, 2008, 10:41:39 pm »

Rain starts again, its an official W for the Good Guys should this stop, but they don't appear to be taking any action

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #36 on:** July 08, 2008, 10:44:30 pm »

Erstad was hot about something after that play.

cougar · « **Reply #37 on:** July 08, 2008, 10:44:45 pm »

Yeah if I were Erstad, I'd probably be woofing a little bit. Looks/sounds like a mess out there. Trying to find a liner coming out of the rain and lights of a relatively unfamiliar park must be a nightmare.

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #38 on:** July 08, 2008, 10:46:44 pm »

And with that another rain delay...

WakePhil · « **Reply #39 on:** July 08, 2008, 10:48:08 pm »

Bottom 6: Wright in to pitch, rain in to drive off remaining fans

LaRoche: Wright appears to have trouble with command, likely due to the heavy rain. LaRoche rips one to the left center gap. Erstad almost gets it with a diving attempt in the rain. Erstad gets up and yells at the umps for not calling the game. Man on second, no outs

Bautista: K's on a high fastball.

Umps in and the game is probably over. The grounds crew has to wait 45 minutes before calling the game, and could potentially start it back up if they think the weather will clear later.

In any case, I'll be abandoning the PBP for the night.

Go Rain!!

mihoba · « **Reply #40 on:** July 08, 2008, 10:48:19 pm »

Quote from: OregonStrosFan on July 08, 2008, 10:46:44 pm

And with that another rain delay...

I hope it pours for at least an hour, then maybe they'll call it.

jonbloozy · « **Reply #41 on:** July 08, 2008, 11:11:28 pm »

We're back! Geary in to pitch the rest of the BOT 6, 1 out

Ron Brand · « **Reply #42 on:** July 08, 2008, 11:21:05 pm »

Anybody else still up?

3-1, top of the 7th, Loretta's up.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #43 on:** July 08, 2008, 11:24:01 pm »

Loretta and Berkman both walked, 2 on now for Carlos. One out.

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #44 on:** July 08, 2008, 11:24:27 pm »

And on an odd note, Lance Berkman takes a walk tonight...

moriartp · « **Reply #45 on:** July 08, 2008, 11:25:22 pm »

Now that is a pleasant surprise. I come home to find the game still on and the Astros winning.

jonbloozy · « **Reply #46 on:** July 08, 2008, 11:26:23 pm »

Quote from: Ron Brand on July 08, 2008, 11:21:05 pm

Anybody else still up?

If they're not still up, I hope the rest of 'em called it a night after voting Caballo in '08. Before the last rain delay, Carlos was overheard supporting a measured withdrawl of the troops.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #47 on:** July 08, 2008, 11:27:48 pm »

Nuts, two fly outs to center end the inning.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #48 on:** July 08, 2008, 11:34:53 pm »

3 up 3 down for the Bucs in the 7th.

Nice new commercial for The Dark Knight.

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #49 on:** July 08, 2008, 11:49:24 pm »

LaRoche with a laser to right makes it a one run game in the bottom of the 8th with 2 outs.

Anit · « **Reply #50 on:** July 08, 2008, 11:54:48 pm »

this is not good

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #51 on:** July 08, 2008, 11:55:26 pm »

Bases juiced with 2 outs bottom of the 8th. C'mon redass!

moriartp · « **Reply #52 on:** July 08, 2008, 11:58:24 pm »

Shit.

Anit · « **Reply #53 on:** July 08, 2008, 11:58:32 pm »

motherfucker.

mihoba · « **Reply #54 on:** July 08, 2008, 11:59:04 pm »

Now I have the redass.

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #55 on:** July 08, 2008, 11:59:22 pm »

Crap. PIT 4, HOU 3.

Savage · « **Reply #56 on:** July 08, 2008, 11:59:54 pm »

Is it just me or does Astros pitching seem to be doing a mighty fine job of blowing it with 2 outs lately?

Ron Brand · « **Reply #57 on:** July 09, 2008, 12:00:15 am »

Fuck. C'mon guys, let's get it back.

ybbodeus · « **Reply #58 on:** July 09, 2008, 12:00:40 am »

The horror!

The horror!

The...horror!

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #59 on:** July 09, 2008, 12:01:25 am »

Quote from: Savage on July 08, 2008, 11:59:54 pm

Is it just me or does Astros pitching seem to be doing a mighty fine job of blowing it ~~with 2 outs~~ lately?

FIFY

ybbodeus · « **Reply #60 on:** July 09, 2008, 12:05:29 am »

Got my rally Modelo workin'......

ybbodeus · « **Reply #61 on:** July 09, 2008, 12:12:56 am »

Guess I need to upgrade beers. Shinola!

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #62 on:** July 09, 2008, 12:13:06 am »

And another crappy AB for Miggy to end it...

Ron Brand · « **Reply #63 on:** July 09, 2008, 12:16:14 am »

Crap. Another long night. Shitfuck.

mihoba · « **Reply #64 on:** July 09, 2008, 12:17:44 am »

Quote from: OregonStrosFan on July 09, 2008, 12:13:06 am

And another crappy AB for Miggy to end it...

He will have 4 days off next week to rest. Oh wait.