Astros @ M-F'n Cubs 9-2-08

[JaneDoe]

Astros

Bourn, CF
Wigginton, LF
Tejada, SS
Berkman, 1B
Blum, 3B
Pence, RF
Newhan, 2B
Quintero, C
Backe, P

Fuckin' Cubs

Cocksuckin' Soriano, LF
MoFo-ntenot, 2B
Piece o'Shit Lee, 1B
Mother Foker Ramirez, A, 3B
Dumfuck DeRosa, RF
Sexy, Sexy Bitch Edmonds, CF
Son of a Bitch Soto, C
Mother Fuckin' Theriot, SS
Bastard Zambrano, P

[moriartp]

Bourn? Leading off? Somebody pinch me.

[OregonStrosFan]

Somebody pinch me.

You do realize that this site is 10:1 guys don't you?

[JaneDoe]

Bourn? Leading off? Somebody pinch me.

"It won't happen again..." -Coop

[jonbloozy]

Fuck the Cubs

[JaneDoe]

I can do PBP for a bit if someone is still stuck at work.  Just lemme know.

[MRaup]

I can do PBP for a bit if someone is still stuck at work.  Just lemme know.

I could use some PBP.

[Lurch]

I can do PBP for a bit if someone is still stuck at work.  Just lemme know.

Stuck in Columbus, OH.  Same difference.  Wouldn't mind a little pbp

[Limey]

I could use some PBP.

Pabst Blue Pibbon?

[Savage]

Looks like we've got long ball Backe for this game.

[Reuben]

It's kind of a shame that Soriano (48 now) will probably pass Biggio (53) for 2nd all-time in leadoff HR because managers keep foolishly hitting him there. Then again, I guess Bidge will continue to have the NL-only record for a while.

[JaneDoe]

Astros go down 1-2-3 in the first.
    Bourn lined out to CF.
    Wigginton K'd swinging.
    Tejada popped out to 1B.

Bottom 1st:

Soriano leadoff HR.  Astros 0, Cubs 1
Fontentot pops up to Tejada.
Lee singles to CF.


That should get you caught up

[JaneDoe]

1 out, Lee on 1B.

Ramirez doubles down the LF line, Lee to 3B.

[MRaup]

Always good to check gameday and see that Backe is throwing outside slider after outside slider.

Pretty much the exact manuver he pulls every time he ends up getting lit up.

[JaneDoe]

1 out, Lee at 3rd, Ramirez at 2nd.

DeRosa walks.  Bases loaded for Edmonds.

[jonbloozy]

Always good to check gameday and see that Backe is throwing outside slider after outside slider.

Pretty much the exact manuver he pulls every time he ends up getting lit up.

He really needs to get backe to the basics. 

[Nate in IA]

Always good to check gameday and see that Backe is throwing outside slider after outside slider.

Pretty much the exact manuver he pulls every time he ends up getting lit up.

That lolipop he threw to Soriano was sitting there in the happy zone saying "hit me!"   He hasn't hit a target yet.

[Limey]

Always good to check gameday and see that Backe is throwing outside slider after outside slider.

Pretty much the exact manuver he pulls every time he ends up getting lit up.

It's perfect if you want to walk a ton and then eventually come back to the plate with a desperation fastball.  The good thing about Soriano's lead-off homer was that it was a lead-off homer.  Nobody else on base.

[jonbloozy]

That lolipop he threw to Soriano was sitting there in the happy zone saying "hit me!"   He hasn't hit a target yet.

Berkman to Backe: "Hey, if Coop pulls you, can I get dibbs on your Big League Chew?"

[JaneDoe]

Bases loaded for Edmonds.

Edmonds grounds into a 1-2-3 DP.

[Nate in IA]

Way to get out of it!  Thank you Mr Edmonds.

[JaneDoe]

Any preferences on the PBP?  Want pitch by pitch, one post per batter or just a half-inning summary?

[moriartp]

The good thing about Soriano's lead-off homer was that it was a lead-off homer.  Nobody else on base.

I am so thankful for Soriano's ego.

[OregonStrosFan]

Any preferences on the PBP?  Want pitch by pitch, one post per batter or just a half-inning summary?

1/2 inning summaries are fine with me...

[Limey]

Jim Edmonds is an over-the-hill, show-boating, frosty-haired sucker of men's penii.

That is all.

[jonbloozy]

Any preferences on the PBP?  Want pitch by pitch, one post per batter or just a half-inning summary?

How 'bout some insight on what Towles would do if he wasn't a professional ball player?

[JaneDoe]

Berkman hits the 1st pitch down the 1B line, Lee knocks it down, then takes it to the bag for out #1.

[JaneDoe]

How 'bout some insight on what Towles would do if he wasn't a professional ball player?

Rodeo clown.  Next question?

[GreatBagwellsBeard]

Such a sexy sexy DP.

[JaneDoe]

Blum draws a walk.

[jonbloozy]

Rodeo clown.  Next question?

What would Coop say if Zambrano gets a clutch hit?

[jonbloozy]

That was a unique double

[Limey]

Great at-bat by Pence.  Nice patience, a double and a bank off that asshat Zambrano.

[moriartp]

Rodeo clown.  Next question?

I thought it was Al Leiter's cut fastball...

[JaneDoe]

Pence hits Zambrano (on the foot) with the ball, and it rolls past Fontenot. Blum advances to 3rd, Pence hustles and slides safely into 2nd.

[Limey]

That was a unique double

Are you talking about Hunter's at-bat or Hunter's girlfriend.

[JaneDoe]

What would Coop say if Zambrano gets a clutch hit?

"It won't happen again..." -Coop

[JaneDoe]

Newhan grounds out 4-3.  Blum scores and Pence goes to 3B.

Astros 1, Cubs 1

[JaneDoe]

Q grounds out 5-3.  Hunter stranded at 3B.

[JaneDoe]

Soto singles to LF.  That was a meatball pitch.  Dammit Backe.

[Reuben]

Tejada can get rid of that ball in a hurry on DP attempts. Damn.

[JaneDoe]

Theriot grounds into a fielders choice, 6-4, great hustle by Tejada but the throw is too late to get Theriot at 1st.

[Savage]

Tejada is the man.

[jonbloozy]

Got 'em that time

[moriartp]

Very nice inning for Miggy.

[JaneDoe]

Zambrano grounds into a spectacular 6-4-3 DP.  Tejada dives, flips (from his knees) to Newhan who makes a low throw that Berkman stretches and digs out in time to get Zamfuckinbrano.

[JaneDoe]

Backe grounds out 6-3.

[GreatBagwellsBeard]

Gua gua, you tubby bitch.

[JaneDoe]

Bourn K's lOOking.

[JaneDoe]

Wigginton pops up to Theriot.  3 outs.

[JaneDoe]

Soriano grounds out on the first pitch.

[GreatBagwellsBeard]

No, thank YOU, you free-swinging bastard.

[JaneDoe]

Fontenot K's on a caught foul tip for strike 3.

[JaneDoe]

Lee takes a 5 pitch walk.

[JaneDoe]

Errormiss flies out to Bourn in CF.  3 outs.

[moriartp]

Ah, the sweet sound of disappointed Cubs fans.

[moriartp]

Taa haa haaaaa!!! Fuck you, Alfonso.

[mihoba]

Soriano the butcher

[Limey]

Ah, the sweet sound of disappointed Cubs fans.

Like when the ball goes right through the hole in Soriano's glove?

[Reuben]

MIggy owes Soriano a few beers.

[JaneDoe]

Tejada slams a liner to CF that hits a running Soriano in the glove and bounces off, ruled a double.

[BudGirl]

MIggy owes Soriano a few beers.

why?

[JaneDoe]

Tejada at 2nd. No outs.

Twinkie pops out to SS on the pitch after Zambrano steps off to readjust the boys.  Lance--gotta lay off that one.

[JaneDoe]

Blum hits a lazy fly to Fontenot in shallow RCF.   2 outs.

[Reuben]

why?

He completely flubbed the "double" just now, and from what I saw in highlights was a big help in the triple yesterday.

[BudGirl]

mamma would like a double, please.

[BudGirl]

He completely flubbed the "double" just now, and from what I saw in highlights was a big help in the triple yesterday.

but miggy would not owe him a beer for not doing his job.

[jonbloozy]

mamma would like a double, please.

You mean like, eh, nevermind

[BudGirl]

that was close, and I still want a two base hit.

[mihoba]

Spaz can get down that line in a hurry!

[JaneDoe]

Thunderpants hits the ball towards Theriot who fields it on one hop, throws to 1st, SAFE!!  Lee was already walking off the field, cocksucker.

[BudGirl]

guess i'll have to wait until the 5th.  mind you BBGs I do not wish for the other team to get a double, unless it is to hit into a double play.

[JaneDoe]

Newhan grounds into a force out, 4-6.  3 outs.

[BudGirl]

that is so not what I asked for.

I'm thinking about going back to watching 90210

[JaneDoe]

DeRosa takes another meatball served up by Backe and sends it to bleachers.  Shit.

Astros 1, Fuckin' Cubs 2

[BudGirl]

backe sure can piss me off pretty quickly.

[moriartp]

My family and friends have become quite accustomed to hearing these words from me:

"Fucking Brandon..."

that is so not what I asked for.

I'm thinking about going back to watching 90210

Did you catch Gossip Girl last night? It was so-so.

[BudGirl]

i did like seeing that though.  it's been a while since I've seen him start in CF

[JaneDoe]

Edmonds flies out to Bourn in center while the stupid Cubs fan cheer for the nonexistent home run.

[BudGirl]

i missed it.  i was busy watching the hills.

and fuck you brandon.  do you have to completely self-destruct?

[JaneDoe]

Edmonds flies out to Bourn in center while the stupid Cubs fan cheer for the nonexistent home run.

Followed up by Soto hitting one out to deep center.

Astros 1, Cubs 3

Fuck.

[Savage]

Edmonds flies out to Bourn in center while the stupid Cubs fan cheer for the nonexistent home run.

It was just advance cheering for the next meatball to Soto.

[BudGirl]

i wonder if some brillant person could find a stat for me. 

which pitcher has the most multi-homerun innings? 

[JaneDoe]

Theriot lines a single to CF. 

JD comments that Backe's breaking ball has flattened out.


Edited to correct the batter.  Sorry.

[Nate in IA]

Soto lines a single to CF. 

JD comments that Backe's breaking ball has flattened out.

I don't think it ever had a hump tonight.

[BudGirl]

I think the player i dislike the most on that team is zambrano.

[jonbloozy]

I don't think it ever had a hump tonight.

You must not be changing back and forth with 90210/Gossip Girls/The Hills

[Rebel Jew]

actual graphic from Cub broadcast-

"Text Your Vote:
Which do you enjoy seeing Carlos Zambrano do more?
A) Hit
B) Pitch"

[JaneDoe]

Zambrano grounds out to Twinkie.  Theriot to 2nd.

[Reuben]

actual graphic from Cub broadcast-

"Text Your Vote:
Which do you enjoy seeing Carlos Zambrano do more?
A) Hit
B) Pitch"

what about C) slap Michael Barrett around?

[JaneDoe]

Soriano K's swinging.  3 outs.  Finally.

[mihoba]

i wonder if some brillant person could find a stat for me. 

which pitcher has the most multi-homerun innings? 

I have my research department get back to you.

[JaneDoe]

Quintero, Backe and Bourn due up versus Zambrano.

Q doubles to the ivy in RCF.

[JaneDoe]

Backe sacrifice bunt.  Q to 3rd.

[BudGirl]

I have my research department get back to you.

thank you darlin'

[JaneDoe]

Bourn WALKS

[BudGirl]

yeah, bourn.

[BudGirl]

come on ty.  make the fans throw it back.

[BudGirl]

come on miguel.  make the fans throw it back.

[JaneDoe]

Wigginton up with Q at 3B and Bourn at 1B--Bourn steals 2nd on the 2-2 pitch that Wiggy takes for ball 3.  Next pitch: ball 4

Bases loaded for Tejada.

[moriartp]

bing ding ding, bing ding ding ding...

ba ba ba

bananananana, banananananana...

[mihoba]

Yeah Miggy!

[BudGirl]

i guess i take a 2-run single.   

[JaneDoe]

Bases loaded for Tejada.

Tejada singles down the 1B line.  Quintero and Bourn score. Wigginton to 3rd.

Astros 3, Fuckin' Cubs 3

[BudGirl]

come on berkman.  make the fans throw it back.

[JaneDoe]

Berkman strikes out swinging on a ball waaaay inside.

[BudGirl]

come on blum.  make the fans throw it back.

[OregonStrosFan]

what about C) slap Michael Barrett around?

Help me out here if y'all would:

Barrett got into it with Zambrano (points for Barrett),
Barrett punched A.J. Pierzynski in the head (mega points for Barrett),
Barrett is no longer a scrub (points for Barrett).

Why is it that he is hated again?

[Reuben]

Berkman strikes out swinging on a ball waaaay inside.

Lance looked bad there. Just because the ump made a bad call for strike 2, doesn't mean you have to swing at anything.

[BudGirl]

i believe barrett tried to start shit with oswalt.

[GreatBagwellsBeard]

BG, I admire your consistency and would like to subscribe to your newsletter.

[BudGirl]

what will backe do? 

[JaneDoe]

Blum grounds out 4-3.

[Rebel Jew]

Help me out here if y'all would:

Barrett got into it with Zambrano (points for Barrett),
Barrett punched A.J. Pierzynski in the head (mega points for Barrett),
Barrett is no longer a scrub (points for Barrett).

Why is it that he is hated again?

a shithead who starts shit with other shitheads is still a shithead

[Nate in IA]

Lance looked bad there. Just because the ump made a bad call for strike 2, doesn't mean you have to swing at anything.

Crap-with-feet (Fieldin Culbreth) is behind the plate tonight.

[JaneDoe]

Fontenot lines a single to RCF.

[BudGirl]

i just wanted one of the Astros to hit one so the fans can have fun throwing the ball back.  i'm just thinking of those people in Chicago.

[JaneDoe]

Lee follows with a line drive single to left.

Astros bullpen: Byrdak and Nieve warming up.

[BudGirl]

come on brandon, can't you get at least 15 outs.

so, nieve is warming up?

[JaneDoe]

come on brandon, can't you get at least 15 outs.

so, nieve is warming up?

According to Brownie and JD.  (If I heard correctly as my youngest shows me the UT Longhorn tatoo (temporary) on his stomach.)

[BudGirl]

According to Brownie and JD.

i obviously have not really been paying much attention to september call-ups, i didn't realize nieve was clled up.

[JaneDoe]

Ramirez flies out to Pence in deep RF.  Fontenot advances to 3B.

[OregonStrosFan]

a shithead who starts shit with other shitheads is still a shithead

Maybe I wasn't clear...  He PUNCHED  A.J. Pierzynski.

ETA: 
Okay, so he is an assclown...

From WIKI

Oswalt confrontation

"Barrett was involved in two incidents with Houston Astros pitcher Roy Oswalt during the 2004 season. On August 22, 2004, Oswalt struck Barrett.[18] Barrett, believing the pitch was in relation to a three-run home run that Aramis Ramírez had previously hit, confronted Oswalt, and prompted both teams to take the field. Oswalt was ejected from the game, as the Astros went on to lose, eleven to six.[40][41] Five days later, during another Cubs-Astros game, Barrett mouthed off to Oswalt and attempted to confront him.[18] The game’s umpires restrained the two before a fight could break out, but not before both benches cleared out.[41] Oswalt remained in the game, and defeated the Cubs 15-7.[42] In a post-game press conference, Barrett condemned Oswalt's actions, and stated, "We're going to see him again."[41]"

[JaneDoe]

Backe leaves, Nieve coming in. 

[austro]

Backe leaves, Nieve coming in. 

I hope that's not shortly followed by "Ball goes out."

[JaneDoe]

Nieve faces DeRosa with men on 1st and 3rd, 1 out.

DeRosa grounds into a 6-4-3 on the second pitch.  Nice.

[BudGirl]

I hope that's not shortly followed by "Ball goes out."

are you happy?  gidp.  i'm happy.

[MusicMan]

Help me out here if y'all would:

Barrett got into it with Zambrano (points for Barrett),
Barrett punched A.J. Pierzynski in the head (mega points for Barrett),
Barrett is no longer a scrub (points for Barrett).

Why is it that he is hated again?

Your scoring system is all wrong.  Only the second point is correct.

Barrett sucks cock by choice, ordered a hit on Oswalt, and was unprofessional enough to stalk Roy down the first base line as he calmly took his base.

[mihoba]

Maybe I wasn't clear...  He PUNCHED  A.J. Pierzynski.

ETA: 
Okay, so he is an assclown...

From WIKI

Oswalt confrontation

"Barrett was involved in two incidents with Houston Astros pitcher Roy Oswalt during the 2004 season. On August 22, 2004, Oswalt struck Barrett.[18] Barrett, believing the pitch was in relation to a three-run home run that Aramis Ramírez had previously hit, confronted Oswalt, and prompted both teams to take the field. Oswalt was ejected from the game, as the Astros went on to lose, eleven to six.[40][41] Five days later, during another Cubs-Astros game, Barrett mouthed off to Oswalt and attempted to confront him.[18] The game’s umpires restrained the two before a fight could break out, but not before both benches cleared out.[41] Oswalt remained in the game, and defeated the Cubs 15-7.[42] In a post-game press conference, Barrett condemned Oswalt's actions, and stated, "We're going to see him again."[41]"

Roy was smirking (you know his look) at him both times. It was hilarious.

[MusicMan]

Nieve faces DeRosa with men on 1st and 3rd, 1 out.

DeRosa grounds into a 6-4-3 on the second pitch.  Nice.

And I was all set to make a smartass remark about Coop not needing to play everybody...

[austro]

Sweet: another DP. Miggy sure starts that DP in a hurry.

[austro]

are you happy?  gidp.  i'm happy.

Deeeelighted.

[BudGirl]

Roy was smirking (you know his look) at him both times. It was hilarious.

don't you have some research to do?

[mihoba]

That's some sexy, sexy ivy up close!

[mihoba]

don't you have some research to do?

I delegate authority to underlings in regard to a common request for information.

[BudGirl]

i thought someone else had thrown a ball on the field.  nice hit hunter.

newhan got it done that time

[JaneDoe]

Howry RHP (6-4, 5.06) comes in to pitch for Zambrano (5.0 IP, 5H, 3R, 3BB, 3K)

Pence hits a high one that almost goes out, Edmonds jumps and the ball hits in the ivy--but TWO balls come out of the ivy.  Edmonds grabs a ball and throws it in.  After further review, he got the right ball.  Funny play, though.

Pence gets a TRIPLE.

[BudGirl]

Howry RHP (6-4, 5.06) comes in to pitch for Zambrano (5.0 IP, 5H, 3R, 3BB, 3K)

Pence hits a high one that almost goes out, Edmonds jumps and the ball hits in the ivy--but TWO balls come out of the ivy.  Edmonds grabs a ball and throws it in.  After further review, he got the right ball.  Funny play, though.

imagine edmonds being involved in a play with two balls.

[JaneDoe]

Newhan singles to RF, Pence scores.

Astros 4, Fuckin' Cubs 3

[GreatBagwellsBeard]

That's not the first time Sexy Bitch has had to choose which ball to grab first.

[austro]

Hey, Q, here's a tip: if you can't even reach the ball with your bunt attempt, it's probably outside.

ETA: So, naturally, he singles. I think I'll just shut up now.

[Limey]

Can someone please explain to me why, having just seen your hitters get a near-homer 3-bagger and a solid as a rock single, do you send Q up there bunting?

[MusicMan]

imagine edmonds being involved in a play with two balls.

Work this good in the GZ DEMANDS the Stubing.

[BudGirl]

so he can get 2 strikes then hit a ball to fontenot who can't make a throw.

[JaneDoe]

Quintero hits one deep in the hole to SS, Theriot dives and snags the ball, but can't make a throw.  Single for Q.  Newhan to 2nd.

[BudGirl]

Work this good in the GZ DEMANDS the Stubing.

of all the players on that team, i hate edmonds the most.

[BudGirl]

has aberceombie ever had a 3-1 count?

[mihoba]

Abercrombie with an excellent example of how to attempt to bunt. Make the pitcher throw strikes.

[JaneDoe]

Abercrombie PH for Nieve. 

Abercrombie works the walk,  Cubfandom BOOS!!

[BudGirl]

wow, abby walks. 

come on sweet cheeks, get your hit so you can play again tomorrow.

[mihoba]

wow, abby walks. 

come on sweet cheeks, get your hit so you can play again tomorrow.

sweet, indeed.

[BudGirl]

way to go cheeks!!!!!

[Nate in IA]

Sweet base knock for Michael.   Make those Cubfans boo...

[Limey]

wow, abby walks. 

come on sweet cheeks, get your hit so you can play again tomorrow.

A little bit early in the week to be all lit up, isn't it?

[BudGirl]

you got two speedy guys on the bases.  i'm smiling.

[JaneDoe]

Bourn up with the bases loaded, no outs.
Bourn singles up the middle with the infield in (looked like Howry tipped it with his glove), scoring Newhan and Quintero.

Astros 6, Fuckin' Cubs 3

[Limey]

Sweet base knock for Michael.   Make those Cubfans boo...

They're leaving it late, but the real Cubs have stepped forward.

[BudGirl]

A little bit early in the week to be all lit up, isn't it?

i'm high on life. 

[MusicMan]

A little bit early in the week to be all lit up, isn't it?

How in the hell does a Brit say this with a straight face?

[JaneDoe]

wow, abby walks. 

come on sweet cheeks, get your hit so you can play again tomorrow.

You know that was Bourn, not Ausmus, don't you? 

[Limey]

Barrett

[mihoba]

Good guys have a track team on the bases now. Abercrombie walked over to first and met with Bourn and Cruuuuz. Double steal?

[Limey]

How in the hell does a Brit say this with a straight face?

And a steady hand.

[BudGirl]

You know that was Bourn, not Ausmus, don't you? 

yes, i know i told you Bourn is a favorite of mine.

[Limey]

Good guys have a track team on the bases now. Abercrombie walked over to first and met with Bourn and Cruuuuz. Double steal?

2x90' relay?

[Nate in IA]

They're leaving it late, but the real Cubs have stepped forward.

Watching WGN and their play by play guy says "Ty Wigginton who's been eerily quiet this series".....

[JaneDoe]

Wuertz RHP (1-1, 3.43) replaces Howry.

Wigginton walks to load the bases.

[BudGirl]

well, that wasn't any fun miggy.  it's left up to berkman to put a the first nail in the coffin.

[JaneDoe]

Tejada grounds into a 6-4-3 DP.  Abercrombie scores. Bourn to 3B.

Astros 7, Cubs 3

[BudGirl]

sad that the 3 and 4 hitters couldn't get a hit.

[JaneDoe]

Berkman grounds out 3-1 to end the top half of the inning.

[austro]

Man, I thought Lance would crush that pitch.

[JaneDoe]

yes, i know i told you Bourn is a favorite of mine.

I know, but  I also know how you like Ausmus' cheeks.

[OregonStrosFan]

Tejada grounds into a 6-4-3 DP.

Sorry BG, at 26 GIDP so far looks like he'll be knocking your boy out of the record books.

[BudGirl]

I know, but  I also know how you like Ausmus' cheeks.

i don't like Ausmus' cheeks, I love them.

[BudGirl]

Sorry BG, at 26 GIDP so far looks like he'll be knocking your boy out of the record books.

Amazing how Ausmus isn't even playing and we are still talking about him.  Lot of games left for Tejada to get hot and not break the record.

[JaneDoe]

Byrdak comes in for Nieve.

Edmonds walks. 

[BudGirl]

i wonder if edmonds has ever dropped a piece of wood that fast before.

[BudGirl]

shit.

[JaneDoe]

Soto drives one deep to RF, Hunter jumps and misses, ball bounces out of the ivy (only one this time).

Sampson is up in the bullpen.

[BudGirl]

what's up with brydak? 

[Nate in IA]

C'mon Byrdak.  You are better than that.

[JaneDoe]

Theriot slashes one past a diving Berkman for a double. 2 Cubs score.

Astros 7, Fuckin' Cubs 5

Call to the bullpen for Sampson.

[mihoba]

what's up with brydak? 

Leadoff walk was the killer.

[BudGirl]

jd or bill said the 2nd reliever to not retire a batter?  huh?

[austro]

Theriot squibs slashes one past a diving Berkman for a double. 2 Cubs score.

FIFY.

[BudGirl]

Leadoff walk was the killer.

seems like he's been off lately.

[OregonStrosFan]

jd or bill said the 2nd reliever to not retire a batter?  huh?

Howry in the top of the inning.

[BudGirl]

ahhh

[BudGirl]

nice play bummie.

[OregonStrosFan]

Nice grab by Blum!

[JaneDoe]

Still no outs in the inning.

Reed Johnson to PH for Wuertz and promptly grounds out Blum to Berkman.  1 out

[BudGirl]

swing at those balls

cub fans aren't passionate, they are stupid.

[JaneDoe]

FIFY.

Really? Berkman made a good dive, it was sharp enough to get by him, not a slow roller.

[Reuben]

Marmol warming up. I fuckin hate that guy. (though yes, I would take him for my team).

[BudGirl]

nice play blummie.

[JaneDoe]

Soriano grounds one to Blum who backhands it behind 3B in foul territory and makes a long throw to get Soriano out.

Theriot advances to 3B.

[Reuben]

Really? Berkman made a good dive, it was sharp enough to get by him, not a slow roller.

I agree. It was a queu shot, not a squib.

[BudGirl]

fontegnat makes me want to cry

[OregonStrosFan]

That was a meatball, darn!

[JaneDoe]

Fontenot RBI single, Theroit scores.

Astros 7, Fuckin' Cubs 6

[BudGirl]

not a bad job by sampson.  not a bad job at all.

[JaneDoe]

Lee grounds into a force play 6-4.  3 outs.

[BudGirl]

Blummie's due for a big hit.  I can feel it.

[BudGirl]

just a hiccup.

[OregonStrosFan]

not a bad job by sampson.  not a bad job at all.

How many inherited runners has he allowed to score this year (something like 2 of ____)?

[JaneDoe]

Guzman comes in to pitch for the Fuckin' Cubs.

Blum gets out somehow.  Was helping a kid with homework.  Gameday says he grounded out to Lee at 1B.

[JaneDoe]

Pence flies out to RF.

[JaneDoe]

Newhan lifts a single into CF.

[Limey]

Blum gets out somehow.  Was helping a kid with homework.  Gameday says he grounded out to Lee at 1B.

Weak bouncer straight to Lee.  Of course, this being the Cubs, Lee and Guzman nearly screwed up the simple put out.

[Gizzmonic]

Q walks, Erstad up.

Q is having a heckuva night at the plate.

[mihoba]

How many inherited runners has he allowed to score this year (something like 2 of 24)?

FIFY, per Brownie.

[JaneDoe]

Quintero bats with Brocail up in the bullpen and Erstad ready to PH if necessary.

Q walks.

[OregonStrosFan]

FIFY, per Brownie.

Didn't quite catch what he said.  Thanks!

[BudGirl]

Didn't quite catch what he said.  Thanks!

you really should pay better attention.

[JaneDoe]

Erstad chops one and Guzman jumps and snags it and throws to 1st to get Erstad out.

[OregonStrosFan]

you really should pay better attention.

I caught the 'Ausmus record 30 GIDP in a season' comment.  Any props for getting that one correct?

[Reuben]

I like Randy Wolf. Hope he is back next year.

[JaneDoe]

Brocail in to pitch against Ramirez.

Aramis flies out to Pence in RF.

[BudGirl]

I caught the 'Ausmus record 30 GIDP in a season' comment.  Any props for getting that one correct?

sure, you get props for bringing up the fact that ausmus has a record of gidp.  that was a great one to mention.

on a side note, how does a novena from Mother Theresa which was started in 1952 get on the internet? 

[JaneDoe]

Marmol warming up in the bullpen again.

DeRosa flies to Pence in RF.

[austro]

on a side note, how does a novena from Mother Theresa which was started in 1952 get on the internet? 

Miracle?

[austro]

The day that Edmonds retires will be one of the happiest of my life.

[Savage]

Fuck.  Hate that guy.

[Gizzmonic]

Jim Edmonds.  Lipstick butthole.

[Reuben]

fuuuuu-cccck.

[BudGirl]

guess i should have read that email seriously.

[JaneDoe]

Report out of Milwaukee--Sheets will not miss his next start.

FUCK--Edmonds hits one over the fence in LF.  FUCK.

Astros 7, Fuckin' Cubs 7

[BudGirl]

give up a hr then a shit hit to brocail to end the inning.  that makes me upset.

[JaneDoe]

Soto grounds out Brocail to Berkman.  3 outs, but the fuckin' Cubs tie it.

[JaneDoe]

Marmol in to pitch for the fuckin' Cubs.

Bourn pops out to Ramirez in foul territory right at the fence in front of the dugout.

[Arky Vaughan]

Soto grounds out Brocail to Berkman.  3 outs, but the fuckin' Cubs tie it.

You forgot "FUCK EDMONDS."

[JaneDoe]

Wigginton K's looking. 2 outs.

[BudGirl]

Report out of Milwaukee--Sheets will not miss his next start.



Astros 7, Fuckin' Cubs 7

yeah, like i already said that.

[Gizzmonic]

I wanna
I wanna
I wanna really really really wanna
Wigga-wiggs ahhhhh

[austro]

Man, that ball sure moves a lot at the end.

[BudGirl]

Man, that ball sure moves a lot at the end.

that's just begging for an edmonds retort.

[JaneDoe]

yeah, like i already said that.

Excuuuuse me.  Posted it as soon as the AB was over that I was doing PBP on.  Did not have time to search every damn unread post first.

[BudGirl]

Excuuuuse me.  Posted it as soon as the AB was over that I was doing PBP on.  Did not have time to search every damn unread post first.

yeah, i know.  i just like messing with you.

[JaneDoe]

Tejada looked silly swinging for strike 2, then pops out to Theriot a few pitches later. 

Anemic man.

[OregonStrosFan]

You forgot "FUCK EDMONDS."

Speaking of which... the double switch with Marmol sent him to pine early tonight (replaced by Fukudome).

[JaneDoe]

You forgot "FUCK EDMONDS."

Fuck that damn mother fucker.  Every time he does something good, I have to sit through a 10 minute rant by the old man about how the Astros should have signed him.  I swear I'm gonna kick his ass outta here.

[BudGirl]

Fuck that damn mother fucker.  Every time he does something good, I have to sit through a 10 minute rant by the old man about how the Astros should have signed him.  I swear I'm gonna kick his ass outta here.

i bet some of the guys here would help.

if needed.

[JaneDoe]

Brocail gets Theriot out on a swinging K.

[BudGirl]

it was a nice k also.

[BudGirl]

damm

[JaneDoe]

Fukudome up in the 9 spot (double switch for Marmol necessitated fucking Edmonds to leave the game) Sorry I missed this earlier, thanks OSF.

Fucku walks.

[austro]

Early in the season I always felt very confident when Brocail came in. Now it's very much the opposite.

[BudGirl]

come on dougie.  grounder to newhan

[JaneDoe]

Fukudome at 1st with 1 out.

Soriano shows some patience and walks on 5 pitches.

[OregonStrosFan]

Fucku walks.

After starting the AB 0-2 no less...

[JaneDoe]

Early in the season I always felt very confident when Brocail came in. Now it's very much the opposite.

No one up in the pen,  coaching visit to the mound.

[JaneDoe]

Brocail having a hard time throwing a strike.

[Gizzmonic]

C'mon Coop, use that expanded roster!

[JaneDoe]

Fontenot walks on 4 straight pitches.

That's 3 walks in a row.

Wesley Wright gets up in the bullpen.  Hope its not too late.

[austro]

They're just now getting somebody up in the pen?!?

[OregonStrosFan]

3 walks and NOW they are getting someone up in the pen?  C'mon Coop!

[OregonStrosFan]

Hell of a grab by PUMA!!!

[Reuben]

huh? For Brocail's 2nd inning, and nobody was up in the pen yet?

ah, never mind. Blum and Berkman bail 'im out...

[austro]

Wow! Berkman pulls off the magic scoop!

[Gizzmonic]

Well...Coop, you're a genius!  Right up there with Mr. Terrific

[JackAstro]

That pick by Twinkie was shit-hot.

[JaneDoe]

Derrick Lee up with the bases juiced.  Blum is shaded toward SS, Lee hits a bullet to Blum who throws to Newhan who forwards to Plasticman Berkman for a DP to end the Cub's 8th.  What a play! Great scoop by Twinkie!

[pravata]

Brownie, JD, you gotta read Footer, from astros.com

In other injury news, right-handed reliever Geoff Geary hasn't pitched since Aug. 26, due to recurring pain near his right groin. As for a projected return date, Geary said simply, "hopefully, Colorado."

Realistically, however, Geary probably won't be cleared to pitch until the team returns home to host the Pirates on Monday. He may throw a bullpen session some time during the Rockies series, possibly Friday.

[Reuben]

3 walks and NOW they are getting someone up in the pen?  C'mon Coop!

At the start of the inning, I figured "ok, they're gonna let Redass face the righties and bring in Wright for the 1st lefty..." head-scratcher.

[JaneDoe]

Berkman up against Marmol.  He flies out to DeRosa in right.  (throws the bat down in frustration)

[BudGirl]

i don't think any of us can figure out cooper.

[BudGirl]

where did they find this kid?

[JaneDoe]

Blum pops up to Lee. 

Dammit, the Good Guys just can't figure out Marmol.

[BudGirl]

and it is up to pence.

[Ron Brand]

It's so sickening to listen to these jackass fans cheering popups and missed swings.  Fuck the Cubs.

[austro]

Dammit, the Good Guys just can't figure out Marmol.

They belong to a large group of equally confused people.

[BudGirl]

They belong to a large group of equally confused people.

who's pitching the 9th for the astros?

[OregonStrosFan]

who's pitching the 9th for the astros?

Valverde and The Kid up in the pen.

[BudGirl]

ramirez is my favorite error making cub

[Ron Brand]

Fuck, Spaz, get your head in the game!

[austro]

who's pitching the 9th for the astros?

Wright or Valverde, depending upon what happens here.

[JaneDoe]

Pence hits a ground ball right to Ramirez who muffs it, the ball continues down the LF line, but Pence runs through the bag and does not advance to 2nd.

Scored an error.

Valverde joins Wright warming up in the pen.

[Bench]

ramirez is my favorite error making cub

Errormiss!

[BudGirl]

if the score is tied?  valverde or wright?

[Lurch]

Did he look like he was swinging for the cycle?

[BudGirl]

Did he look like he was swinging for the cycle?

isn't he always swinging for a hr?

[austro]

if the score is tied?  valverde or wright?

Well, I'd say Wright. But I think Ramirez and DeRosa are the first two batters.

[mihoba]

if the score is tied?  valverde or wright?

WW.

[BudGirl]

who else is there besides those two?

[OregonStrosFan]

who else is there besides those two?

Hawkins

[JaneDoe]

Pence at 1st for Newhan who strikes out swinging. 

[mihoba]

Marmol was pointing to the wrong ump for the appeal.

Hopefully, he is outta there. Unhittable.

[BudGirl]

one good thing about marmalade pitching so much is that he shouldn't be available for tomorrow.

[OregonStrosFan]

Marmol was pointing to the wrong ump for the appeal.

Hopefully, he is outta there. Unhittable.

Marmol is slated to bat 3rd this inning.

[BudGirl]

it bugs the crap out of me when people in the stands don't watch the flight of the ball.  watch that or the outfielder if you can't follow the ball

[BudGirl]

wesley, you aren't brocail, don't try his strategy.

[JaneDoe]

Wesley Wright in to pitch.  Castillo comes in for Newhan in the double switch.

Ramirez makes the crowd roar with a long foul on the first pitch, then walks on 4 straight balls.

[BudGirl]

now, wesley owes miggy a beer.

[OregonStrosFan]

Great grab and stretch by Miggy there!  WW almost sailed that ball into center.

[Gizzmonic]

Casey McGahee to pinch hit?

Marmoan officially gone.

[JaneDoe]

DeRosa bunts back to Wright who tosses high to Tejada who does a great Twinkletoes impression and stretches and catches the toss with just his toe on the bag for the out.

[BudGirl]

why is this kid getting a standing o?

[BudGirl]

doesn't casey strike out?

[Gizzmonic]

doesn't casey strike out?

Prophetic!

[Bench]

doesn't casey strike out?

I thought so too.

[JaneDoe]

McGehee to PH for Marmolade.  Casey McGehee is just up from AAA Iowa.

Wright blows strike 3 by him.  2 outs.

[BudGirl]

thanks for getting it jd.  no joy in mudville.

http://www.baseball-almanac.com/poetry/po_case.shtml

[JaneDoe]

Soto up with a man on 1st, 2 outs, and flies out to Pence in RF.

Goin' to extras!

[Bench]

What a joy Wesley has been to watch this season.

Thanks, Ed.

[BudGirl]

nice job wesley, you may get another inning.

[OregonStrosFan]

Soto up with a man on 1st, 2 outs, and flies out to Pence in RF.

And breaks his bat slamming it down in disgust.

[Ron Brand]

The good thing about listening to these clowns yell and scream is that silence when it's all snatched away from them.  Again.

[BudGirl]

was that a cards fan with the group of astros?

[OregonStrosFan]

Enormiss!!!

[BudGirl]

i'm glad ramirez is playing 3rd tonight

[OregonStrosFan]

Time to send in Yordani to pinch run for Q.

What?

Nevermind...

[JaneDoe]

Kerry Wood in to pitch for the fuckin' Cubs.

Quintero grounds one to Errormiss who flubs it and then throws high for his second error of the game.  One on, no outs.

[JaneDoe]

Wood strikes out Castillo.  Bad AB.

[BudGirl]

come on sweet cheeks, don't forget you want to play tomorrow.

[OregonStrosFan]

Wood strikes out Castillo.  Bad AB.

Bulled the bat back on a pitch straight down the pipe for strike 2.

[austro]

Wood strikes out Castillo.  Bad AB.

Dreadful AB. He popped up the first bunt attempt so badly that it went OVER Lee's head.

[Jose Cruz III]

Wood strikes out Castillo.  Bad AB.

Is he this bad or is he in a slump?

[BudGirl]

at least he fouled off some pitches.

[Jose Cruz III]

Dreadful AB. He popped up the first bunt attempt so badly that it went OVER Lee's head.

He looked like Derek Bell in 1998 against Wood.

[JaneDoe]

Bourn strikes out swinging.  (called strike, foul, foul, foul, foul, swinging strike) 2 outs.

[OregonStrosFan]

Is he this bad or is he in a slump?

Don't think he is that bad, but has certainly done nothing to impress thusfar in his tenure with the Good Guys.

[BudGirl]

does the 20 strike out game have to get mentioned everytime wood pitches against the astros?

[Bench]

Is he this bad or is he in a slump?

I haven't seen an at bat in which he looked good.

[JaneDoe]

Wigginton grounds into a force play, Quintero out 6-4.

[Jose Cruz III]

I believe if Bell had batted 50 times that day he would have gone 0-50 with 50 K's

[JaneDoe]

does the 20 strike out game have to get mentioned everytime wood pitches against the astros?

Every. Fucking. Time.

[austro]

Well, I've got to pack it in for the night. Hope you guys can help the good guys pull out a victory.

Fuck the Cubs.

[OregonStrosFan]

WW in for another.

[BudGirl]

Well, I've got to pack it in for the night. Hope you guys can help the good guys pull out a victory.

Fuck the Cubs.

mom said you got to go to bed?

[austro]

mom said you got to go to bed?

I've got to get up early, and that will be a disaster unless I give it up now.

[Savage]

What is up with the inability of Astros' pitchers to throw strikes tonight?

[JaneDoe]

Wright stays in for the bottom of the 10th.

Fuck.  Theriot takes a 4 pitch walk.  C'mon Wright, don't add any pressure you don't need.

[BudGirl]

when pitching in chicago, shouldn't you throw fast balls down michigan ave. and not broadway?

[Jose Cruz III]

I haven't seen an at bat in which he looked good.

Agreed.

[BudGirl]

What is up with the inability of Astros' pitchers to throw strikes tonight?

they like the excitement of stranding players.  unfortunately, it doesn't always work out the way they want.

[Jose Cruz III]

I've got to get up early, and that will be a disaster unless I give it up now.

Thats bull. If one of these fine ladies offered to come over and pleasure you, you would stay awake. Get your priorities straight.

[BudGirl]

i hate them

[JaneDoe]

Fukudome spits one past a diving Blum for a single to LF. 2 on, no outs.

[Jose Cruz III]

I have an eerie feeling.

[BudGirl]

Thats bull. If one of these fine ladies offered to come over and pleasure you, you would stay awake. Get your priorities straight.

i don't he has to worry about that.

wow, bourn

[BudGirl]

I have an eerie feeling.

gas?

[OregonStrosFan]

What a laser from Bourn.  Too bad the scrubs weren't tagging on that play...

[Jose Cruz III]

I wish he would have tagged. Bourn would have erased him. Great throw.

[BudGirl]

i don't think erstad could have done that.

[JaneDoe]

Soriano flies to shallowish CF. Bourn comes up throwing--a perfect strike to Blum, but Theriot had retreated to 2nd. 

Excellent throw.

[Jose Cruz III]

gas?

Hopefully.

[Ron Brand]

Time for some more Miggy Magic.

[Ron Brand]

...but a popup to Bourn is good too.

[OregonStrosFan]

Cassell warming up in the pen.

[JaneDoe]

Blanco PH for Fontenot.  Hits one to shallow CF, Bourn comes in on the run, calls off Pence and makes the grab.

[Jose Cruz III]

i don't he has to worry about that.

wow, bourn

I'm sure he don't. Just saying he needed to get his priorities straight.

[BudGirl]

if pence had grabbed that i would have gone to chicago and beat the ever living shit out of him.

[BudGirl]

I'm sure he don't. Just saying he needed to get his priorities straight.

that should have been doubt.   i got excited by bourn's throw.

[BudGirl]

nice wesley, very nice.

[OregonStrosFan]

Hell of a job against D Lee there by The Kid!

[mihoba]

WW! Haaaaawesome.

[JaneDoe]

Jack Cassell up  in the pen.

Lee up with 2 on, 2 out.  Wesley strikes him out swinging.  What a comeback by the Kid!

[Ron Brand]

Wesley Wright is a joy to watch.

[Gizzmonic]

I'm listening on the radio.  Were the Scrubs fans booing D-Lee for striking out?  Because it sure sounded like they were.

[JaneDoe]

if pence had grabbed that i would have gone to chicago and beat the ever living shit out of him.

I'd like to see that. 

[Jose Cruz III]

Man. Wright just threw 2 great pitches.

[BudGirl]

I'd like to see that. 

i just got paid, i got the money for the flight.

[BudGirl]

enough screwing around astros, four consecutive hits in a row please.

[OregonStrosFan]

I'm listening on the radio.  Were the Scrubs fans booing D-Lee for striking out?  Because it sure sounded like they were.

Weren't overtly booing him (although there were some in the background).

[JaneDoe]

i just got paid, i got the money for the flight.

I think I'd throw in a little just to watch.

[Jose Cruz III]

Speaking of Wright, is there a reason he wears a My Little Pony backpack at games? Is it rookie hazing or is he not as old as advertised like a chinese gymnast?

[JaneDoe]

Wood stays in to pitch. Ronny Cedeno replaces Blanco for the Cubs, playing 2B, batting 2nd.

Tejada grounds out Theriot to Lee.

[Jose Cruz III]

Puma is due.

[BudGirl]

I think I'd throw in a little just to watch.

you could bail me out of jail then.

[JaneDoe]

Berkman is freakin' due.

[BudGirl]

Puma is due.

for what a baby?

[BudGirl]

Speaking of Wright, is there a reason he wears a My Little Pony backpack at games? Is it rookie hazing or is he not as old as advertised like a chinese gymnast?

i assumed hazing.

[JaneDoe]

for what a baby?

For a freakin HR.

[Bench]

for what a baby?

BABY RUTH!!!

[Jose Cruz III]

a homa.

[JaneDoe]

Berkman works a walk on a close noncall.  Wow.  Too close for comfort.

[BudGirl]

once he had two balls, i figured he was gonna get walked.

[Reuben]

puzzling strike ball 4 to Berkman.

[OregonStrosFan]

BLUM!!!

[BudGirl]

finally someone gets to throw a baseball back.

[Jose Cruz III]

OK. A walk


YESSSSSSSSSSSSSS Blum!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Bench]

Manomanoman.  Hell of a game for Blum on both sides of the plage.

[JaneDoe]

YES!  Blum goes yard and gives the Astros the lead.

Astros 9, Fuckin' Cubs 7

That walk to Berkman was crucial.

[Jose Cruz III]

3 errors for Errormiss

[Gizzmonic]

I'd go blond for Blum.

[Bench]

Errormiss!!! x3!

[BudGirl]

too bad, so sad ramirez

[Ron Brand]

Suck it, Cub assholes. I love watching them melt down.

[Bench]

I'd go blond for Blum.

I liked his green hair.

[Jose Cruz III]

Blum has the plage?

[OregonStrosFan]

Speaking of Wright, is there a reason he wears a My Little Pony backpack at games? Is it rookie hazing or is he not as old as advertised like a chinese gymnast?

WARNING, JdJO QUOTES AND LINK

Astros Notes (8/14/08): LINK

Rookie reliever Wesley Wright has been sporting a pink My Little Pony backpack since closer Jose Valverde delivered it to him at Minute Maid Park on Monday.

The lefthanded Wright, who is likely to be the Astros’ Rookie of the Year this season, packs the backpack with snacks and wears it on his way to the bullpen.

“I’ve been taking goodies out there,” he said. “I started with a bag and then a cooler. Now I have a backpack. At home, it’s been (packed with) Red Bulls and water. On the road, it’s been (filled) with Twinkies, Starbursts, Snickers and Skittles.”

The Astros scored a combined 15 runs over the first two days Wright wore the backpack, winning both games.

[Reuben]

finally someone gets to throw a baseball back.

And don't think we don't give you a share of the credit, for your earlier efforts...

[BudGirl]

i must thank JD for her pbp and the posters for making this evening enjoyable.  may it end on a very happy win.

[JaneDoe]

Pence tests Aramis who throws it away and Pence advances to 2nd on the error.  Scored a single, with an error to advance him to 2B.

[Bench]

Blum has the plage?

Is that a French beach?

[Jacksonian]

Blum has the plage?

Wrigleyitis.

[JaneDoe]

Loretta PH for Wright.

Loretta caught looking at strike 3.  2 outs.

[Jose Cruz III]

“I’ve been taking goodies out there,” he said. “I started with a bag and then a cooler. Now I have a backpack. At home, it’s been (packed with) Red Bulls and water. On the road, it’s been (filled) with Twinkies, Starbursts, Snickers and Skittles.”

So at home he wears it for the bullpen and on the road he wears it for Berkman and Lee?

[Jose Cruz III]

Hit it to 3rd....Hit it to 3rd!

[Bench]

So at home he wears it for the bullpen and on the road he wears ut for Berkman and Lee?

There's a new walking vending machine in town, and he's half the size of the old one.  Must be Matsui's influence.

[Gizzmonic]

I guess Loretta is hurt?  I missed that memo...

[JaneDoe]

Quintero gets called out on strikes and is pissed.  Has a few words for the home plate ump.

[BudGirl]

guess austro should have gone to bed earlier.

[Jose Cruz III]

I liked Joe Neikro. Do any of yall remember when he tried to throw the nail file out of his pocket with the umps standing right there in front of him?

Classic.

[Jose Cruz III]

STOP!!!!!!!


Valverde time!!!!!

[Jose Cruz III]

Whoever said cheaters never win obviously didn't know the Neikro brothers or Gaylord Perry.

[jonbloozy]

STOP!!!!!!!


Valverde time!!!!!

You been drinkin'?

[Bench]

How many games in a row has Valverde pitched?

[BudGirl]

Jose,

Please do not let any of them reach base.

Thank you,
BudGirl

[Jose Cruz III]

You been drinkin'?

Actually, no. You?

[Bench]

Actually, no. You?

Of course.  It's Tuesday.

[JaneDoe]

Ponche' in.

Ramirez out.  K's swinging.

[Jose Cruz III]

See ya Errormiss. Thats as many strikes as errors you've made tonight.

[jonbloozy]

Actually, no. You?

Oh.  Yeah.

[Reuben]

ErrorsMiss missed on that FB. whew.

[OregonStrosFan]

How many games in a row has Valverde pitched?

This is his 6th in a row (15, 13, 12, 18, 11 and ? pitches thrown).

[JaneDoe]

DeRosa lines a single over SS into LCF.

[Gizzmonic]

What the fuck magic dust has Mark DeRosa been smoking this year?

And where can I get some?

[Bench]

This is his 6th in a row (15, 13, 12, 18, 11 and ? pitches thrown).

Thanks.  It's seemed like I've seen him a lot recently.

[Jose Cruz III]

How many games in a row has Valverde pitched?

Valverde pitching many days in a row means Astros lead late for many games in a row. But he will have to have a day off pretty soon. Maybe they blow out the Scrubs by 10 tomorrow.

[BudGirl]

What the fuck magic dust has Mark DeRosa been smoking this year?

And where can I get some?

i believe you can get some at an herbal medicine shop.

[BudGirl]

wow, ward is 33 already.

[Bench]

i believe you can get some at an herbal medicine shop.

But run it by a doctor first.

[OregonStrosFan]

i believe you can get some at an herbal medicine shop.

Not until I get me some of that universal healthcare...

[Jose Cruz III]

Seems like Ward has been around forever. Just never reached his potential.

[jonbloozy]

i believe you can get some at an herbal medicine shop.

If you first need some peer-reviews, I'll be happy to test it

[BudGirl]

Not until I get me some of that universal healthcare...

damm, your fast.

[Jose Cruz III]

i believe you can get some at an herbal medicine shop.

And if you've got enough money some stranger might even come into your bedroom and inject it in your wife's butt.

[Reuben]

come on Jose.

[BudGirl]

umm, excuse me, Mr. Ward, can you please make your out.

[JaneDoe]

Daryle Ward to PH for Kerry Wood.

Ward flies out to LF.

[BudGirl]

hmm, i think a nice soft ground ball to miggy would be perfect right now.

[jonbloozy]

One of the biggest surprises this year?  How impressed I am with Wiggy as a left fielder

[Bench]

umm, excuse me, Mr. Ward, can you please make your out.

Obliged.

[OregonStrosFan]

damm, your fast.

Alex, would that be "what are words a guy never wants to hear uttered by a girl?"

[Jose Cruz III]

Soto is a good ball player. But he needs to get out here.

[BudGirl]

Alex, would that be "what are words a guy never wants to hear uttered by a girl?"

but you hear anyway?

[jonbloozy]

Alex, would that be "what are words a guy never wants to hear uttered by a girl?"

Damn you are fast.  I was wondering what kinda girls you hang around with, ya know, ones with udders

[Jose Cruz III]

A little too late this year Brownie. But fun to watch nonetheless.

[Jose Cruz III]

STOP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Valverde time!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Bench]

Beautimous.

[OregonStrosFan]

Ponche!

[Reuben]

Yaaa-hooo! well done boys.

[Ron Brand]

Now that was a fun ballgame!

[JaneDoe]

Soto strikes out swinging and Valverde dances on the mound.

Final score: Astros 9, Cubs 7

[jonbloozy]

Yes way Jose

[BudGirl]

okay, strike out instead of a grounder.  i'm happy.

thanks for a fun evening one and all.

hopefully the astros will make us all happy again tomorrow.

[Gizzmonic]

Yeah!  Good karma all around!

Can't wait for tomorrow's morning radio.  I can hear the Chicken Littles in the media sound the Cubbie Chokie Alarm already-

[OregonStrosFan]

I was wondering what kinda girls you hang around with, ya know, ones with udders

Thought I'd gotten away with that one... 

[OregonStrosFan]

Thanks for the PBP tonight Ms. Doe!

[Jose Cruz III]

Soto strikes out swinging and Valverde dances on the mound.

Final score: Astros 9, Cubs 7

Wile Berkman sprints to the dugout looking for WW's My Little Pony backpack.

[mihoba]

Thanks for the PBP tonight Ms. Doe!

Ditto. Now go flog your hubby.

[JaneDoe]

Thanks for the PBP tonight Ms. Doe!

You are very welcome.  I hope someone got something out of it.  Don't know if the other original requesters stuck around.

[Jose Cruz III]

Nicely Done Mrs. Doe. Thank you very much.

[BudGirl]

You are very welcome.  I hope someone got something out of it.  Don't know if the other original requesters stuck around.

i said thank you a long time ago and i get nothing?  don't forget i have a visor.  :-)

[JaneDoe]

Ditto. Now go flog your hubby.

Think he's asleep.  Maybe I'll just put a few pillows over his head (to block out the light when I turn it on).

[Jose Cruz III]

The rest of you have a very sleepful night.

[JaneDoe]

i said thank you a long time ago and i get nothing?  don't forget i have a visor.  :-)

I thought I already said you are welcome.  If not, I know I said it out loud to myself because my son asked me why I said "Your welcome" to nobody.

Keep your grimy hands off my visor.  Keep it off your head too.  And away from Olivia.  I don't want fleas.

[Jose Cruz III]

i said thank you a long time ago and i get nothing?  don't forget i have a visor.  :-)

And a prom dress and shotgun?

[BudGirl]

I thought I already said you are welcome.  If not, I know I said it out loud to myself because my son asked me why I said "Your welcome" to nobody.

Keep your grimy hands off my visor.  Keep it off your head too.  And away from Olivia.  I don't want fleas.

she does not have fleas!!!  I can't believe you would say that.  I'm so offended.

I am also ashamed to say that the visor is exactly where you left it.

[BudGirl]

And a prom dress and shotgun?

i don't have a shotgun, but my mom still has my prom dress.

[Jose Cruz III]

Think he's asleep.  Maybe I'll just put a few pillows over his head (to block out the light when I turn it on).

Hope your fast tonight or you will be a widow tomorrow.

[Jose Cruz III]

i don't have a shotgun, but my mom still has my prom dress.

I have the wrong woman. Who said that?

[JaneDoe]

she does not have fleas!!!  I can't believe you would say that.  I'm so offended.

sorry.

I am also ashamed to say that the visor is exactly where you left it.

Not as ashamed as I am that I left it in your car.

[BudGirl]

I have the wrong woman. Who said that?

freida

[JaneDoe]

I have the wrong woman. Who said that?

Fredia

[Jose Cruz III]

freida

Oh Yeah. My bad.

[Jose Cruz III]

Good night ladies. Sweet dreams.

[ValpoCory]

Anyone catch the postgame show where FSN Houston interview Reggie Abercrombie and put up a Wesley Wright graphic underneath?  At least the interviewer didin't ask about his pitching.

Sheesh FSN.

I did love Hunter Pence's sextuple cliche answer though.  Straight out of Bull Durham.

[ybbodeus]

That was about as exciting a roller coaster ride of a game as I can recall this season.  Wright?  What a clutch outing!  Bourn? Really starting to make his detractors eat crow.  Immaterial, I know, but a satisfying thought nevertheless, particularly for anyone who has to put up with bar room and/or water-cooler GMs around this town.  Blum?  Just a beautiful swing at the right time.

[mihoba]

That was about as exciting a roller coaster ride of a game as I can recall this season. 

That is exactly what I was thinking!