Astros at Rockies, 9/5/08

[OregonStrosFan]

Astros Lineup

M. Bourn, CF
T. Wigginton, 3B
M. Tejada, SS
L. Berkman, 1B
G. Blum, 2B
H. Pence, RF
D. Erstad, LF
H. Quintero, C
B. Moehler, P

Rockies Lineup

C. Barmes, 2B
W. Taveras, CF
M. Holliday, LF
B. Hawpe, RF
G. Atkins, 1B
I. Stewart, 3B
C. Iannetta, C
T. Tulowitzki, SS
U. Jimenez, P

[JaneDoe]

'Twas in the middle of posting the lineups, myself.  Thanks OSF.

[jonbloozy]

'Twas in the middle of posting the lineups, myself.  Thanks OSF.

Me too.  As per my latest Baseball Stars fix, I had the Rockies set as the Lovely Ladies.  Oh well.

[jonbloozy]

I'm all set for PBP. 

By PBP, I mean, of course, Pounding Beers for Pam. 

Someone else can take care of the play-by-play.

[jonbloozy]

Gee, I wonder what Towles would do if he didn't play baseball?  Hairdresser?

[OregonStrosFan]

Top 1: Jiminez Pitching

Bourn: grounds out to SS on the 2-1 pitch.  1 out.

Wigginton: pops out to 2B on first pitch.  2 outs.

Tejada: singles to right on 1-0 pitch. 2 outs, Tejada at 1B.

Berkman: flies out to left on first pitch.  3 outs.

Middle 1: HOU 0, COL 0

Bottom 1: Moehler pitching

Barmes: 3 pitch strikeout on foul tip.  1 out, none on.

Taveras: grounds out on bunt to Moehler on 1-1 pitch.  2 outs, none on.

Holliday: flies out to Spaz on 1-1 pitch.  3 outs.

End 1: HOU 0, COL 0

[JaneDoe]

Gee, I wonder what Towles would do if he didn't play baseball?  Hairdresser?

Again?  Rodeo Clown, right?

[jonbloozy]

This game is off to a quick start.  Have to keep it up to match Round Rock's last game (1 hour, 35 min)

[jonbloozy]

Again?  Rodeo Clown, right?

Since his demotion to Round Rock, Towles would like to change his previous answer.  He just wants to go to the rodeo.

[OregonStrosFan]

Top 2: Jiminez pitching

Blum: grounded out to Jiminez on 1-1 pitch.  1 out, none on.

Spaz: grounds out to ________  (anyone- SS, who'da thunk it) on 1-0 pitch.  2 outs, none on.

Erstad: grounds out to 3B on 2-2 pitch.  3 outs.

Middle 2: HOU 0, COL 0

Bottom 2: Moehler pitching

Hawpe: grounds out to Berkman on 2-1 pitch.  1 out, none on.

Atkins: flew out on a rope to Bourn on 1-1 pitch.  2 outs, none on.

Stewart: singled to center on 1-0 pitch. 2 outs, runner on 1B.

Iannetta: lines out to Erstad on 2-1 pitch.  3 outs.

End 2: HOU 0, COL 0

Pitch count through 2: Jiminez - 18 (11/7), Moehler - 22 (14/8)

[Ron Brand]

Thanks for the pbp, since Pennebaker's Ziggy Stardust is on VH1 Classic...

[OregonStrosFan]

Top 3: Jiminez pitching

Q: struck out swinging (Spaz out pitch) on 1-2 pitch.  1 out, none on.

Moehler: grounds out to pitcher on 2-2 pitch (shattered bat goes about 3X farther than the hit).  2 outs, none on.

Bourn: grounds out to 2B on 2-1 pitch.  3 outs.

Middle 3: HOU 0, COL 0

[OregonStrosFan]

Thanks for the pbp, since Pennebaker's Ziggy Stardust is on VH1 Classic...

Welcome (although there is always DVR, DVD, VHS, or Betamax for Ziggy Stardust... just sayin'...). 

[BudGirl]

Gee, I wonder what Towles would do if he didn't play baseball?  Hairdresser?

everyone knows it is rodeo clown.

i'm only up to bottom of the 2nd inning.

[Ron Brand]

Welcome (although there is always DVR, DVD, VHS, or Betamax for Ziggy Stardust... just sayin'...). 

I was kidding, although I am checking in during commercials for a little Moonage Daydream.

[austro]

Thanks for the pbp, since Pennebaker's Ziggy Stardust is on VH1 Classic...

What on earth is Pennebaker's Ziggy Stardust? I know what Ziggy is, obviously, but this Pennebaker thing is new to me.

[austro]

This game is really scooting by.

[jonbloozy]

everyone knows it is rodeo clown.

I know, I know.  I just think it's silly how many times they have to replay that.  With all the cameras they have, is it that hard to sit someone down and ask some new questions?

[Ron Brand]

What on earth is Pennebaker's Ziggy Stardust? I know what Ziggy is, obviously, but this Pennebaker thing is new to me.

His movie of Bowie's last concert at the Hammersmith Odeon in 1973 as Ziggy Stardust with the Spiders from Mars.  If you were into glam, and I was, this is the zenith.  Might be everyone else's nadir.

[OregonStrosFan]

Bottom 3: Moehler pitching

Tulo: struck out looking on 1-2 pitch.  1 out, none on.

Jiminez: grounded out to 2B on 1-0 pithc.  2 outs, none on.

Barmes: flied out to Bourn on 1-1 pitch.  3 outs.

End 3: HOU 0, COL 0

[BudGirl]

I know, I know.  I just think it's silly how many times they have to replay that.  With all the cameras they have, is it that hard to sit someone down and ask some new questions?

i'm thinking yes.  the astros did not care enough to take current pictures and get rid of the photoshop pictures used during home games.  why would they change the questions asked?

[austro]

Interesting. I really like Ziggy, but I've never seen that production. I just flipped over in time to get "Changes".

[jonbloozy]

i'm thinking yes.  the astros did not care enough to take current pictures and get rid of the photoshop pictures used during home games.  why would they change the questions asked?

Good point.  The unwashed probably don't watch as many games as we do.

[Ron Brand]

Interesting. I really like Ziggy, but I've never seen that production. I just flipped over in time to get "Changes".

Moonage Daydream, Time and Rock and Roll Suicide are the high points.  Before the last number he tells the crowd (and the band) that not only is this the last show of the tour...it's the last show we'll ever do.  That was a big deal back then.  Shocked the hell out of the band too.

[OregonStrosFan]

Top 4: Jiminez pitching

Wigginton: grounded out to short on 2-0 pitch.  1 out, none on. 

Tejada:  flied out to right on first pitch.  2 outs, none on.

Berkman: struck out swinging on 3-2 pitch (gave the Colorado faithful a souvenir, sending his bat flying into the stands on the K).  3 outs.

Middle 4: HOU 0, COL 0

[Ron Brand]

I can't tell if Berkman is going for the Sgt. Rock look or the Bluto.

[austro]

Is Rock and Roll Suicide at the end, or has it already been on? That's my favorite cut on the entire album, I love the way the horns kind of swell into it.

[BudGirl]

have i said lately that i like michael bourn?

[Ron Brand]

Is Rock and Roll Suicide at the end, or has it already been on? That's my favorite cut on the entire album, I love the way the horns kind of swell into it.

It's the last song.

[austro]

It's the last song.

Cool, I'll try to make sure that I catch it. Thanks for the heads up!

[Ron Brand]

have i said lately that i like michael bourn?

In a "Brad's-not-here-next-year" kind of way, or in a "younger, better Willy Taveras" kind of way?

[BudGirl]

AFLAC Trivia - Which 5 players have played 100+ games as both an Astro and a Rockie?

[BudGirl]

In a "Brad's-not-here-next-year" kind of way, or in a "younger, better Willy Taveras" kind of way?

just like the kid.  i have obviously met him.  was really nice.

[mihoba]

A bad Hawpe single

[austro]

AFLAC Trivia - Which 2 players have played 100+ games as both an Astro and a Rockie?

Hmmm. Taveras, obviously. Hampton didn't get enough starts, I don't think. I'll need to think some more about the other.

[mihoba]

AFLAC Trivia - Which 5 players have played 100+ games as both an Astro and a Rockie?

Tavaras, Hampton?, Kile?

[Ron Brand]

just like the kid.  i have obviously met him.  was really nice.

I hope he gets a chance and sticks around, he's fantastic out in CF and does seem to be a good guy.

[BudGirl]

AFLAC Trivia Answer
Vinny Castilla
Willy Taveras
Todd Jones
Dave Veres
Preston Wilson

[BudGirl]

Tavaras, Hampton?, Kile?

wow, they didn't list hampton and kile in the answer.

[BudGirl]

I hope he gets a chance and sticks around, he's fantastic out in CF and does seem to be a good guy.

me too

[mihoba]

Vinny Castilla?

[ValpoCory]

Dang 2-0 Rockies lead.  Brewers up 2-1 in the Bottom of the 6th.  Come on boys.

[mihoba]

wow, they didn't list hampton and kile in the answer.

I missed it.

[BudGirl]

Vinny Castilla?

you've gotten two of them so far.

[austro]

wow, they didn't list hampton and kile in the answer.

But did they actually play 100 games for the Rockies? That's 3 years worth of starts.

[Anit]

lookin like an oswalt inning for moehler

[ValpoCory]

3-0.  Dang.

[BudGirl]

hey Mihoba

I think Kile and Hampton probably didn't get a hundred because you don't start that many games as a starting pitcher.

And did you ever get the research I asked for the other night?

[Ron Brand]

Damn snakebit inning.

[austro]

Tough inning.

[JaneDoe]

I hope he gets a chance and sticks around, he's fantastic out in CF and does seem to be a good guy.

If it were up to Wade, I think he gets the chance.  Don't know if Coop is giving him a fair shot, though.  No evidence, but just a gut feeling from some of his interviews/quotes.

[BudGirl]

But did they actually play 100 games for the Rockies? That's 3 years worth of starts.

i thought of that while you were replying, then i typed a similar reply.

[mihoba]

hey Mihoba

I think Kile and Hampton probably didn't get a hundred because you don't start that many games as a starting pitcher.

And did you ever get the research I asked for the other night?

My research staff...uhhhh... has been busy with other stuff.

[BudGirl]

My research staff...uhhhh... has been busy with other stuff.

oh really?

[mihoba]

i thought of that while you were replying, then i typed a similar reply.

Hence the ONE question mark behind each.

[OregonStrosFan]

Bottom 4: Moehler pitching

Taveras: chopper over the mound for the leadoff infield single (1-1 pitch).  None out, Willy T at 1B.

Holliday: hit by pitch on 0-2 pitch.  None out, runners on 1B and 2B.

Hawpe: singles up the middle on 0-1 pitch, Taveras scores, Holliday to 3B.  HOU 0, COL 1.  None out, runners at the corners.

Atkins: flied out to the track in right on 1-0 pitch, Holliday scores.  HOU 0, COL 2 1 out, runner at 1B.

Stewart: flied out on a rope to Bourn on 1-0 pitch.  2 outs, runner at 1B.

Ianetta: walked on 3-2 pitch.  2 outs, runners at 1B and 2B.

Tulowitzki: singled past Tejada into center (first pitch), Hawpe scores.  HOU 0, COL 3.  2 outs, runners at 1B and 2B. 

Jiminez: struck out swinging on 1-2 pitch.  3 outs.

End 4: HOU 0, COL 3

[mihoba]

oh really?

I'll have it for his next start, how's that?

[Ron Brand]

Kile only had 71 games as a Rockie, and Hampton had 79.

[BudGirl]

I'll have it for his next start, how's that?

when is his next start?  i'd mention a preview but won't.

[Ron Brand]

JD just said Spaz is a patient hitter.

[mihoba]

when is his next start?  i'd mention a preview but won't.

Monday against the Pyroots

[mihoba]

Kile only had 71 games as a Rockie, and Hampton had 79.

I could have sworn Kile had more than two years as a rockie.

[BudGirl]

not sure why jimenez went with the fast ball instead of the slider with pence.

[ValpoCory]

Astros and Padres both had runners at 3rd and 1 out and had their number 8 hitter catchers strike out.    Dang.

[austro]

Needed Q to come through there.

[OregonStrosFan]

JD just said Spaz is a patient hitter.

Funny, he doesn't sound drunk off his ass tonight...

[BudGirl]

amazing that i didn't start watching this game until 8:15 or later and I am only a batter or so behind.

[BudGirl]

Funny, he doesn't sound drunk off his ass tonight...

it's the coon hat

[Ron Brand]

not sure why jimenez went with the fast ball instead of the slider with pence.

Yeah, really.  I guess he figured he'd challenge him on 3-1.  Worked out ok for him I guess.  Dammit.  Maybe we'll break through late.

[OregonStrosFan]

Top 5: Jiminez pitching

Blum: pops up to SS in shallow center (1st pitch).  1 out, none on.

Spaz: doubled down the left field line on 3-1 pitch (heard a lot of cheers in the background on that one, must be some Good Guy fans in the stands).  1 out, Spaz at 2B. 

Erstad: soft fly single over the infield into center on 0-1 pitch, Spaz has to hold up because Tulo had an outside shot at it and ends up at 3B.  1 out, Spaz and Erstad at the corners.

Q: struck out swinging on 1-2 pitch.  2 outs, runners at the corners.

Moehler: struck out looking on 2-2 pitch (although fouled a couple off).  3 outs.

Middle 5: HOU 0, COL 3

Jiminez pitch count through 5: 62 (39/23)

[ValpoCory]

Padres and Astros both end the innings with consecutive Ks.  Come on good guys and Padres.

[OregonStrosFan]

it's the coon hat

Alas, getting the COL feed tonight... He must be drunk...

[MusicMan]

CC Sabathia just stranded a runner at 3rd with one out to maintain MIL's 2-1 lead, mid 7.

[BudGirl]

CC Sabathia just stranded a runner at 3rd with one out to maintain MIL's 2-1 lead, mid 7.

that cc guy seems pretty good.

[Ron Brand]

FUCK!!!!

[MusicMan]

Barmes with the pop-fly Coors Special.

[mihoba]

The Reds are beating the crap out of the poor Cubs, 10-2 in the 9th.

Sniffle.

[OregonStrosFan]

Am headed out here shortly.  Who'll pick up PBP beginning in the 6th?

[MusicMan]

Gagne just replaced cc.  Hold on to yer butts.

Of course, the Good Guys will need some runs to render this relevant.

[MusicMan]

Gagne just replaced cc.  Hold on to yer butts.

Of course, the Good Guys will need some runs to render this relevant.

Gagne is promptly met by a Brian Giles HR to tie the game.

[BudGirl]

Gagne is promptly met by a Brian Giles HR to tie the game.

gagne sucks

[mihoba]

Gagne is promptly met by a Brian Giles HR to tie the game.

The $10 million dollar man strikes again!

[JaneDoe]

Am headed out here shortly.  Who'll pick up PBP beginning in the 6th?

I can if no one else wants it.

[austro]

Gagne just replaced cc.  Hold on to yer butts.

Of course, the Good Guys will need some runs to render this relevant.

You had to figure that with Sabathia going tonight the best you were going to do was stay even with them, so if that happens with L-L instead of W-W, that's ok.

[BudGirl]

I can if no one else wants it.

i think it is yours.

[BudGirl]

ice cream is great in the cold weather.

[mihoba]

You had to figure that with Sabathia going tonight the best you were going to do was stay even with them, so if that happens with L-L instead of W-W, that's ok.

Four runs at Coors is nothing... I say!

[MusicMan]

You had to figure that with Sabathia going tonight the best you were going to do was stay even with them, so if that happens with L-L instead of W-W, that's ok.

Sorry, but Gagne blowing a Sabathia win is a gift.  They have to take every gift they can if they're going to pull this off.

[Ron Brand]

Oh, lord.  It's the mime segment in Width of a Circle.  Eeeeek.

[austro]

Sorry, but Gagne blowing a Sabathia win is a gift.  They have to take every gift they can if they're going to pull this off.

I'm trying to feel happy tonight.

[austro]

Oh, lord.  It's the mime segment in Width of a Circle.  Eeeeek.

Who knew that his lead played a Les Paul? I assumed it would be some sort of tricked out something-or-other.

[Ron Brand]

I wonder if the cold is giving them trouble.  Moehler looks like he's short-arming.

[OregonStrosFan]

Bottom 5: Moehler pitching

Barmes: Homers to left on 0-1 pitch, Erstad looked very Spaz'esque in his 'timing/leap' to 'try' to catch that.  HOU 0, COL 4.  None out, none on.

Taveras: struck out looking on 2-2 pitch.  1 out, none on.

Holliday: popped the 2-2 pitch off the end of his bat into shallow'ish right center.  2 outs, none on.

Hawpe: walked on 3-2 changeup outside.  2 outs, runner at 1B.

Atkins: ripped a 1-0 pitch single to left, Hawpe to 2B.  2 outs, runners at 1B and 2B.

Stewart: walked on 3-2 pitch inside.  2 outs, bases juiced.

Coop to the mound for the pitching change

Bottom 5 (2 outs, bases loaded): HOU 0, COL 4

[Ron Brand]

Who knew that his lead played a Les Paul? I assumed it would be some sort of tricked out something-or-other.

Dude, that's the immortal (well, not really) Mick Ronson.  That Les Paul boxy sound was a hallmark of the early 70s British rock sound.

[MusicMan]

"Honey, do you mind if I wear a Muppet on my head to the game?"

[BudGirl]

sure, just don't think i'm going to kiss you during the kiss cam.

[mihoba]

Holy crap, Nieve can't throw a fuckin' strike.

[MusicMan]

Tough spot for the kid.

[OregonStrosFan]

That was UGLY!!!

[BudGirl]

he didn't even throw a strike.

i'm wondering where sampson is.

[OregonStrosFan]

Bottom 5 (2 outs, bases loaded): Nieve pitching

Ianetta: b, b, b, bounces ball 4, forcing in a run.  HOU 0, COL 5.  2 outs, bases juiced...

Tulo: grounds 0-2 pitch to Wigginton who throws to 2B for the force.  3 outs (FINALLY).

End 5: HOU 0, COL 5

[BudGirl]

this game recap is gonna suck to write if the astros don't start something soon.

[Ron Brand]

Austro, one more song and a commercial break before R 'n R Suicide.

[BudGirl]

good job MB.

[JaneDoe]

Bourn works a leadoff walk.

[austro]

Austro, one more song and a commercial break before R 'n R Suicide.

Thanks! Man, I've forgotten a lot of stuff; I should have known that was Ronson.

[BudGirl]

looking around my living room, I think I just figured out where I'm going to put my Christmas tree.

[JaneDoe]

Wigginton K's swinging.  Took a mighty big swing on that last one.

[BudGirl]

base hits boys, base hits.  let's get 3 in a row to start.

[austro]

looking around my living room, I think I just figured out where I'm going to put my Christmas tree.

So the night's not a total loss. What's the dog going to do with it? We have two new kittens, and I'm a little afraid of the bad ideas they're going to come up with.

[BudGirl]

Wigginton K's swinging.  Took a mighty big swing on that last one.

first swing was pretty big too.

[BudGirl]

So the night's not a total loss. What's the dog going to do with it? We have two new kittens, and I'm a little afraid of the bad ideas they're going to come up with.

what dog?  I have a kitty.  She's just going to have to learn.

Yeah on the throw.

[BudGirl]

and another thing i did tonight was bake 2 cakes for my dad's birthday.

[OregonStrosFan]

Wow, looked like Bourn was going to try to score on that one...

[BudGirl]

MB runs like the wind.

all i need is a single.

[austro]

what dog?  I have a kitty.  She's just going to have to learn.

Ooops, sorry, I mixed you up with Holly's wiener-dog.

[JaneDoe]

Tejada batting
Bourn leaves 1B early, but Jimenez makes a bad throw (sailed over 1B).  Bourn advances to 3B.

[BudGirl]

Ooops, sorry, I mixed you up with Holly's wiener-dog.

please don't do that.

[Ron Brand]

Well, we've got two on now...

[JaneDoe]

Tejada hit by the pitch.

[mihoba]

Did Bourn shake up Jimenez? I hope so.

[BudGirl]

let's see how jimenez does with some traffic.

[BudGirl]

Did Bourn shake up Jimenez? I hope so.

hopefully like a martini

[MusicMan]

Now would be an excellent time for Puma to remember what a HR is.

[JaneDoe]

Ooops, sorry, I mixed you up with Holly's wiener-dog.

How in the world could you do that?   BG is much better looking than any weiner dog.

[Ron Brand]

From the wrong angle I can see Burl Ives under that helmet.

[MusicMan]

Fucking popup.  Dammit, Lance.

[BudGirl]

thanks JD, I appreciate it.

Way to knock the shit out of that one Berkman.

[JaneDoe]

Berkman reminds us what a pop to shallow CF looks like.  Bourn cannot score.  2 outs.

[Ron Brand]

Carlos Lee would sure come in handy right about now.

[mihoba]

How in the world could you do that?   BG is much better looking than any weiner dog.

Yeah, but I heard she has fleas.

I'm ducking!

[BudGirl]

see how easy that is Berkman.

[BudGirl]

Yeah, but I heard she has fleas.

I'm ducking!

you will never eat anything i bake again.

bourn apparently had to pee.

[MusicMan]

I'm glad Barmes isn't an inch taller.

MB really has to piss, apparently.

[JaneDoe]

Blum singles over a leaping lizard Barmes.  Bourn scores. Tejada to 3rd.

Astros 1, Rockies 5

[Anit]

nice cut hunter..

[mihoba]

you will never eat anything i bake again.

Not even a brownie? If I bring the 'secret' ingredient?

[OregonStrosFan]

Damn SPAZ... 

[BudGirl]

damm, GG, you K'ed.

[MusicMan]

For a change, Pence strikes out on a slider middle-away instead of low-away.

[BudGirl]

Not even a brownie? If I bring the 'secret' ingredient?

nah, i'd hate to have fleas get in it.

[JaneDoe]

Pence K's.  3 outs.

[JaneDoe]

nah, i'd hate to have fleas get in it.

mmmmm.....protein

[BudGirl]

mmmmm.....protein

don't know who i love more, you, mihoba, or satan.

[JaneDoe]

Jiminez called out on strikes.  1 out

[JaneDoe]

Barmes pops out to Twinkie in foul ground.

[MusicMan]

don't know who i love more, you, mihoba, or satan.

For your cat's sake, I hope it's mihoba.

[MusicMan]

Brewers and Padres head to extras.  Jakes and Fish are already in extras.

[BudGirl]

well, that was nice nieve.

[Ron Brand]

Nando looked pretty good in that inning.

[austro]

Austro, one more song and a commercial break before R 'n R Suicide.

"Chev brakes are snarling as you stumble 'cross the road, but the day breaks instead so you hurry home."

Outstanding. Thanks for letting me know.

Now to get some runs.

[JaneDoe]

Taveras K's swinging.  3 outs.

[JaneDoe]

For your cat's sake, I hope it's mihoba.

Hey, I like Olivia.  She's really cute.

[MusicMan]

Hey, I like Olivia.  She's really cute.

I am in favor of cats and against Satan.

[MusicMan]

Known cocksucker Manny Corpas warming in the pen.

[JaneDoe]

Erstad hits it up the middle behind 2B. Barmes backhands and throws just a hair late.  Erstad safe at 1st.

[Ron Brand]

"Chev brakes are snarling as you stumble 'cross the road, but the day breaks instead so you hurry home."

Outstanding. Thanks for letting me know.

Now to get some runs.

Glad you enjoyed it.  2 on.  Time for some runs.

[JaneDoe]

Quintero HBP.  2 on, no outs.

Newhan is announced.  Hurdle makes the call to the bullpen for Manny Corpus Christi.

[JaneDoe]

Newhan hits one that bounces high off the plate, fielded by Corpas, the throw to 1st barely gets him 1 out.

[BudGirl]

i'm glad jiminez is out.

at least erstad scored.

[MusicMan]

Running out of time to chip away like this.

[MusicMan]

That's better, Wiggy.

5-3.

[JaneDoe]

Bourn grounds out to Atkins.  Erstad scores and Q advances to 3B.

Astros 2, Rockies 5

[Ron Brand]

C'mon Miggy, pull one.

[JaneDoe]

Quintero scores on a single by Wigginton to LF.

Astros 3, Rockies 5

[BudGirl]

Running out of time to chip away like this.

you gotta have faith.

[MusicMan]

you gotta have faith.

Before this river
Becomes an ocean
Before you throw my heart back on the floor...

[BudGirl]

is that george michael?

[MusicMan]

Roy to make his scheduled start tomorrow.

[JaneDoe]

Wigginton on 1st. 2 outs.  Bucholz is up in the pen for the Rocks.

Tejada grounds into a force 5-4.  Wiggles out at 2nd.  3 outs.

[MusicMan]

is that george michael?

Yep.

[BudGirl]

what's happening in SD?

[MusicMan]

what's happening in SD?

Nothing.

In MIL, they have gone to BOT 11 still tied.

Blum with an E4 to lead off BOT 7.

[mihoba]

what's happening in SD?

It's in Milwaukee, still 2-2 in the 10th.

[JaneDoe]

Brocail in to pitch. 

Holliday grounds to Blum at 2nd, who muffs it, recovers and throws just late.  Scored E4.

[austro]

Roy to make his scheduled start tomorrow.

I missed it: was this in doubt?

[mihoba]

I missed it: was this in doubt?

They were going to flip/flop Roy and Wandy because of a split nail on Roy's pitching hand, I believe.

[JaneDoe]

Hawpe up with Holliday at 1st.  Hits one foul down the 1B line which he very much disagrees is foul, then gets called out on strikes.  Not a happy Hawpe at all.  1 out.

[mihoba]

Hawpe up with Holliday at 1st.  Hits one foul down the 1B line which he very much disagrees is foul, then gets called out on strikes.  Not a happy Hawpe at all.  1 out.

He was Hawping mad?

[JaneDoe]

Atkins called out on strikes.  Fans are booing.  Atkins just a little miffed.

[austro]

They were going to flip/flop Roy and Wandy because of a split nail on Roy's pitching hand, I believe.

Oh, right, I forgot about the nail.

[JaneDoe]

He was Hawping mad?

BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO.

[JaneDoe]

Ian Stewart strikes out swinging.  3 outs

[Ron Brand]

RedAss had some filthy stuff there.  Good to see it again.

[mihoba]

BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO.

Quiet, or I'll sic my kitty on you. Diablo is mean.

[Savage]

Marlins take the lead on the Cards 4-1 in the 11th.

Brewers threatening bottom of the 10th with 2 on, no one out, but blow it.  Moving on to the 11th...

[BudGirl]

Quiet, or I'll sic my kitty on you. Diablo is mean.

Olivia just laughed.

[JaneDoe]

Bucholz replaces Corpas, and promply gets Lance to ground out 4-3.

[austro]

With Carlos down, it would be nice to get the real Lance back again.

[JaneDoe]

Blum gets called out on strikes and has a few choice words for the home-plate ump. 2 outs.

[JaneDoe]

Pence hits a high fly to Taveras.  3 outs.

[mihoba]

Well, that sucked.

[JaneDoe]

Well, that sucked.

Rotten eggs.

[JaneDoe]

Sampson in to pitch.

iAnnetta grounds out 4-3.

[JaneDoe]

Tulowitzki  flies out to Pence in foul territory just outside the line.  2 outs.

[JaneDoe]

iPodsednik grounds out Tejada to Berkman.  3 outs.

[JaneDoe]

Fuentes in to pitch the top of the ninth.

Official Scoring change: The error to Blum in the 7th inning has been changed to a HIT.

Erstad strikes out swinging.  1 out.

[JaneDoe]

Q grounds out 6-3.  It's up to Loretta who is PH for Sampson.

[mihoba]

Crapola

[austro]

Fuck: 1st and 3rd with 1 down for the Brewers.

[JaneDoe]

Loretta flies out to Holliday. 

Final score: Houston 3, Colorado 5

8 game winning streak for the Astros has ended. 

[Ron Brand]

Rats.  Let's get 'em tomorrow.  G'night everybody!

[JaneDoe]

Crapola

That would make for an interesting box of Crayolas.

Bat Guano Brown
Dog Poo Burnt Umber
Cat Crap Cinnamon

Unfortunately, the color palatte would be quite boring.

[JaneDoe]

When asked where his coon skin cap was on the post game show, JD said, "It wasn't very good luck, so we're gonna shoot it."  Brownie looked a little shocked and said, "We are?"

[austro]

JJ Hardy drives in the winning run for Milwaukee. Sigh...

[JaneDoe]

Lance looked awful at the plate again tonight.