Brewers update

[DVauthrin]

For those not in the game zone, Reds get three in the ninth to beat Milwaukee 5-4.   Astros now five back.

[matadorph]

Hmm.

The BBGs are a stirrin.'

[DVauthrin]

Hmm.

The BBGs are a stirrin.'

I only brought up the score of a finished game and updated the standings.   Not assuming anything here.

[matadorph]

Of course not. This season has been entertaining, but let's not get carried away. The Astros are an old team of washed up, overpaid veterans fluking into some late season magic. If we knew what was good for us, we'd root for losses just so we wouldn't be forced to suffer through Uncle Drayton's delusions.

[OregonStrosFan]

Not like that cheap bastard has any intention of stepping up with some $$$ for a legitimate free agent signing anyway...

[ybbodeus]

I only brought up the score of a finished game and updated the standings.   Not assuming anything here.

Nevertheless, I'm off to pour salt in my eyes, just in case.

[Desperado]

We all know the Brewers are Bud Selig's the BBGs' gift to baseball. Surely they will win the World Series when Sabathia pitches 12 perfect games in the playoffs.

[ValpoCory]

Philly just lost 10-8.  Phillies have just one less loss than the Stros now.

[NeilT]

Hmm.

The BBGs are a stirrin.'

Just remember, Joe Sheehan, Astros fan, knows how to placate the baseball gods.

[ValpoCory]

Brewers lose their 3rd straight.  Thank you BBGs.  Down to 4 games with 17 to play.

[Towlie]

it seems like we make these runs every year.

[moriartp]

And it gets my hopes up every time.

[Ty in Tampa]

And it gets my hopes up every time.

And this is a bad thing?

[MikeyBoy]

And it gets my hopes up every time.

Don't get your hopes up too much, with three teams ahead of them and only a few weeks left in the season, it's an improbable goal.

[AtascAstro]

Heads Up:  Brewers & Reds are playing the getaway game today at 1:05pm.

For those interested in following. 

PLEASE BE ADVISED - BBGs MAY BE STIRRING DURING THIS TIME, POST WITH CAUTION.

[Lurch]

Everyone SHUT THE FUCK UP.

And fuck the cubs.

[JackAstro]

Don't get your hopes up too much, with three teams ahead of them and only a few weeks left in the season, it's an improbable goal.

Thank you.

PLEASE BE ADVISED - BBGs MAY BE STIRRING DURING THIS TIME, POST WITH CAUTION.

Thank you.

Everyone SHUT THE FUCK UP.

And fuck the cubs.

Thank you.

[MusicMan]

Everyone SHUT THE FUCK UP.

And fuck the cubs.

POTW.

[Gizzmonic]

The Cubs?  I love the Cubs, and I am certain they are America's Team.  I think it's high time that they won a World Series title.  What with their historic ballpark, energetic and knowledgeable fanbase, and 100 year drought, I think it's in the stars this season.  Look out Red Sox, you're going to get swept in this year's World Series!

[utastro]

The Cubs?  I love the Cubs, and I am certain they are America's Team.  I think it's high time that they won a World Series title.  What with their historic ballpark, energetic and knowledgeable fanbase, and 100 year drought, I think it's in the stars this season.  Look out Red Sox, you're going to get swept in this year's World Series!

15 yard penalty for taunting

[das]

The Cubs?  I love the Cubs, and I am certain they are America's Team.  I think it's high time that they won a World Series title.  What with their historic ballpark, energetic and knowledgeable fanbase, and 100 year drought, I think it's in the stars this season.  Look out Red Sox, you're going to get swept in this year's World Series!

The BBG's are perfectly capable of seeing through trite facetiousness.  Be careful.  Plus, they know your every thought so you are not safe there.

[MusicMan]

The Cubs?  I love the Cubs, and I am certain they are America's Team.  I think it's high time that they won a World Series title.  What with their historic ballpark, energetic and knowledgeable fanbase, and 100 year drought, I think it's in the stars this season.  Look out Red Sox, you're going to get swept in this year's World Series!

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[austro]

I didn't realize that Milwaukee travels to Philly Thursday through Sunday. Stakes will be a little high in those games.

[ValpoCory]

Caption this.

[Limey]

I didn't realize that Milwaukee travels to Philly Thursday through Sunday. Stakes will be a little high in those games.

A 2-2 split would be perfect.  A sweep one way or the other is death to any he that utters them.

[Limey]

Caption this.

[Obvious]  There's no crying in baseball!  [/Obvious]

[MusicMan]

Be careful of the Phillies... after this 4 game set with the Brewers, they have FLA, ATL, and WAS the rest of the way.

[Limey]

Be careful of the Phillies... after this 4 game set with the Brewers, they have FLA, ATL, and WAS the rest of the way.

Hence the need for a split (and the Astros to keep rolling).  The gap will be the size of a pube by the time they (and the Astros) get to run out against the dregs.  I imagine the Astros, with the probable exception of Coop, will be the more relaxed unit at that point.

[AtascAstro]

The BBG's are perfectly capable of seeing through trite facetiousness.  Be careful.  Plus, they know your every thought so you are not safe there.

On that note...I would like to take this opportunity to thank baseball (and all deities therin) for baseball, meaningfull, hopeful, exciting, glorious baseball.  Regardless of result, it has once again delivered everything that makes September and October two of the greatest months in all of sports.

[Ron Brand]

(otal and complete agreement.

[Ron Brand]

Dammit! I can't edit a post on my Blackberry!

[Limey]

Dammit! I can't edit a post on my Blackberry!

You can with an iPhone...

[austro]

You can with an iPhone...

Can you cut and paste from another message?

[Limey]

Can you cut and paste from another message?

Nope, but that's a mute point if you're trying to edit a post on a BB.

(FTR, I think the iPhone's lack of something as seemingly simple as cut/copy 'n' paste is completely ridiculous - as is Apple's claim that it's not a priority)

[austro]

(FTR, I think the iPhone's lack of something as seemingly simple as cut/copy 'n' paste is completely ridiculous - as is Apple's claim that it's not a priority)

Yeah, I was astonished to learn about that. It's so seemingly obvious that it never occurred to me to question whether it might not be present. I suppose there are some interesting interface challenges if you're lacking control keys and mouse buttons, but I'm surprised that one of their UI wizards hasn't dreamt something up by now.

[MusicMan]

(FTR, I think the iPhone's lack of something as seemingly simple as cut/copy 'n' paste is completely ridiculous - as is Apple's claim that it's not a priority)

Are you and Jobs having a lovers' spat?

[Limey]

Yeah, I was astonished to learn about that. It's so seemingly obvious that it never occurred to me to question whether it might not be present. I suppose there are some interesting interface challenges if you're lacking control keys and mouse buttons, but I'm surprised that one of their UI wizards hasn't dreamt something up by now.

It could be as simple as a button that changes a finger swipe from being drag to being select, and then double-tap to cut or copy.  Then you navigate to the insertion point and press the paste button (which could be the same button that changes to the paste function once a copy is selected).  Honestly, they've figured out a way to take screenshots (hold the home button and click the on/off button, which puts a screenshot on your camera roll)...but not copy/paste?

There are many apps that use multiple touches to achieve different actions.  I have a Mahjong game that allows me to enlarge, reduce, pan, rotate and change the plane of the board in all three dimensions using combinations of one or two fingers.  But Apple can't figure out copy/paste.  Very silly.

[Limey]

Are you and Jobs having a lovers' spat?

Just as with my favourite baseball players and/or politicians, I am honest about their deficiencies.

[BUWebguy]

Yeah, I was astonished to learn about that. It's so seemingly obvious that it never occurred to me to question whether it might not be present. I suppose there are some interesting interface challenges if you're lacking control keys and mouse buttons, but I'm surprised that one of their UI wizards hasn't dreamt something up by now.

Problem solved 15 years ago?

[MusicMan]

Today's game - Brewers have taken a 1-0 lead in the 3rd on a walk, error, and grounder by cc.

[ValpoCory]

Today's game - Brewers have taken a 1-0 lead in the 3rd on a walk, error, and grounder by cc.

Jerry Freaking Hairston.

[Gizzmonic]

Cincy is now up 3-1 on the strength of a Jerry Hairston 3-run bomb in the top of the 5th.

Start pounding that Skyline chili, Astros fans...

[MusicMan]

Hairston with the 3-run HR in the 5th to give the Reds a 3-1 lead.

[Reuben]

Cincy is now up 3-1 on the strength of a Jerry Hairston 3-run bomb in the top of the 5th.

Start pounding that Skyline chili, Astros fans...

Ok, easy now, it's the 5th inning, and they have a 4-game lead.
edit: that was a nice swing by Hairston though, after Arroyo's Oswalt-esque bunt attempts.

[toddthebod]

It was interesting, however, that Hairston hit the home run right after Bob Eucker pretty much dismissed the Astros chances of making the playoffs.

[Savage]

It was interesting, however, that Hairston hit the home run right after Bob Eucker pretty much dismissed the Astros chances of making the playoffs.

Don't question the genius of George Owens.  Mr. Belvedere will kick your ass.

[ValpoCory]

It was interesting, however, that Hairston hit the home run right after Bob Eucker pretty much dismissed the Astros chances of making the playoffs.

I see nothing wrong with Uecker's comments.  The Astros have no chance and were fools to try to win ballgames.

[MusicMan]

"Don't worry, nobody's listening anyway."

[MusicMan]

Cincy is now up 3-1 on the strength of a Jerry Hairston 3-run bomb in the top of the 5th.

Start pounding that Skyline chili, Astros fans...

Bases loaded, one out for the Brewers.

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[MusicMan]

And as I post that, Encarnacion makes a diving 5-4-3 DP.

[utastro]

And as I post that, Encarnacion makes a diving 5-4-3 DP.

Wow. I feel dizzy.

[ValpoCory]

And as I post that, Encarnacion makes a diving 5-4-3 DP.

Why can't we all just ...
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[Reuben]

Why can't we all just ...
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Ok. I think some clarification of proper etiquette is needed here. I would think some discussion of the Reds game is totally within reason, as long as there is no gloating or other type of statements displaying hubris of any kind. Maybe we should set a no-exclamation point rule. And besides, it's not like we started a Game Zone thread for this.

[MusicMan]

Top 6, Reds had 1st and 3rd with nobody out, no runs scored.

Mid 6, 3-1 Reds.

[JackAstro]

Why can't we all just ...
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Honestly, I couldn't agree more. If you have access to this website, you have access to an online scoreboard somewhere. STOP POSTING UPDATES. Just link to the final fucking score when it's over, seriously. Have we learned nothing, people?

ETA: Limey, if you even think about commenting, so help me God, I'm driving to Houston to throw your entire arsenal of Apple equipment into the fucking ship channel.

[Gizzmonic]

Uecker also said that Troy Glaus has a shoulder problem and I didn't hear any more...presumably out for the season.

[MusicMan]

As you wish.

[Jacksonian]

Honestly, I couldn't agree more. If you have access to this website, you have access to an online scoreboard somewhere. STOP POSTING UPDATES. Just link to the final fucking score when it's over, seriously. Have we learned nothing, people?

Right.  Don't go dry humping your keyboard while hoping for an Astros playoff appearance.

[Gizzmonic]

Right.  Don't go dry humping your keyboard while hoping for an Astros playoff appearance.

Feh.  Like I need an excuse to dry-hump my keyboard, tough guy!

[utastro]

Right.  Don't go dry humping your keyboard while hoping for an Astros playoff appearance.

Their goes my afternoon.

[MusicMan]

Right.  Don't go dry humping your keyboard while hoping for an Astros playoff appearance.

I'm just thankful to be paying attention.

[JackAstro]

I'm just thankful to be paying attention.

That, we can all agree on.

[MRaup]

Their goes my afternoon.

Really?

[MusicMan]

Really?

We had a guy worrying about suffering from painful Primus, and this surprises you?

[geezerdonk]

Right.  Don't go dry humping your keyboard while hoping for an Astros playoff appearance.

Dry?

[geezerdonk]

The definition of sublime is the juxtaposition of skyline chili pounding and keyboard humping.

[Mr. Happy]

The definition of sublime is the juxtaposition of skyline chili pounding and keyboard humping.

You just had to post this while I was eating, right?

[Reuben]

Honestly, I couldn't agree more. If you have access to this website, you have access to an online scoreboard somewhere. STOP POSTING UPDATES. Just link to the final fucking score when it's over, seriously.

Ok, the A's just finished off the Tigers, 5-2, on a boneheaded fucking baserunning play by Granderson, who got easily doubled off first when he inexplicably took off on Magglio Ordonez's fly ball to deep center. Link. You're right, I'm glad we didn't discuss this game ad nauseum while it was going on.

[Taras Bulba]

The definition of sublime is the juxtaposition of skyline chili pounding and keyboard humping.

There are guys who travel to Thailand for this kind of thing.

[Mr. Happy]

There are guys who travel to Thailand Lubbockfor this kind of thing.

FIFY

[Bench]

On that note...I would like to take this opportunity to thank baseball (and all deities therin) for baseball, meaningfull, hopeful, exciting, glorious baseball.  Regardless of result, it has once again delivered everything that makes September and October two of the greatest months in all of sports.

Milo disagrees.  In fact, he just called to inform me about my post-season ticket options. Apparantly I have until September 15 to shell out.

[Taras Bulba]

You just had to post this while I was eating, right?

Speaking of which, did anyone notice the obvious discomfort that Footer was experiencing while sitting next to Lucas during last night's post game?  I'm guessing that during a commercial break he confirmed to her that he was indeed wearing a Victoria's Secret "black widow" combo underneath his suit.

[MusicMan]

OK, so I pull up Taras' last post, take a quick glance, see "Footer" and "Victoria's Secret", and think, "well, this should be good."

In other words... Taras, you unthinkable bastard.

[geezerdonk]

Ok, the A's just finished off the Tigers, 5-2, on a boneheaded fucking baserunning play by Granderson, who got easily doubled off first when he inexplicably took off on Magglio Ordonez's fly ball to deep center.

Speaking of bad base running, the misadventure by the uncomfortably named Nyjer Morgan really bailed the Astros out Monday night.

[austro]

Speaking of bad base running, the misadventure by the uncomfortably named Nyjer Morgan really bailed the Astros out Monday night.

Monday's was just a Twilight Zone game all around.

[ValpoCory]

Speaking of which, did anyone notice the obvious discomfort that Footer was experiencing while sitting next to Lucas during last night's post game?  I'm guessing that during a commercial break he confirmed to her that he was indeed wearing a Victoria's Secret "black widow" combo underneath his suit.

I noticed something was up.  She had her head and hair tilted, reminding me of that midget girl in Total Recall with the long hair (no not the Tri-Boob one).

[MRaup]

Fucking Weathers.

[ValpoCory]

Fucking Weathers.

Yep.  4-3 Brew Crew.   Brilliant decision to pitch to a .252, 24 HR, 65 RBI guy with first base open and 2 outs instead of a .231, 1 HR, 12 RBI guy that was on deck.

[Gizzmonic]

Speaking of which, did anyone notice the obvious discomfort that Footer was experiencing while sitting next to Lucas during last night's post game?  I'm guessing that during a commercial break he confirmed to her that he was indeed wearing a Victoria's Secret "black widow" combo underneath his suit.

I don't often watch the postgame, but I did last night, and I noticed that as well.  I'd never seen The Footer on TV before.  Is it possible that she is just uncomfortable in front of the camera?

[MRaup]

I don't often watch the postgame, but I did last night, and I noticed that as well.  I'd never seen The Footer on TV before.  Is it possible that she is just uncomfortable in front of the camera?

Not usually. She usually looks pretty relaxed/hot on TV.

[MusicMan]

Yep.  4-3 Brew Crew.   Brilliant decision to pitch to a .252, 24 HR, 65 RBI guy with first base open and 2 outs instead of a .231, 1 HR, 12 RBI guy that was on deck.

Fucking Baker.

[Mr. Happy]

Yep.  4-3 Brew Crew.   Brilliant decision to pitch to a .252, 24 HR, 65 RBI guy with first base open and 2 outs instead of a .231, 1 HR, 12 RBI guy that was on deck.

Another brilliant maneuver by his Dusty-Ness?

[Gizzmonic]

Not usually. She usually looks pretty relaxed/hot on TV.

Puzzling.  Well, I guess we'll have to go with Taras' explanation.

[MusicMan]

Torres strikes out the side, Brewers win 4-3.

[Mr. Happy]

Torres strikes out the side, Brewers win 4-3.

Oh well. How he didn't have Weathers face Counsell instead of a guy who has some pop is beyond me.

[MusicMan]

They're not going to lose 'em all.

[toddthebod]

Oh well.  Didn't expect the Reds would win this one anyway.  

[ybbodeus]

Not usually. She usually looks pretty relaxed/hot on TV.

She almost always sits at an angle to him, which would indicate he might be doing his best Senator Craig under the desk.

[Limey]

ETA: Limey, if you even think about commenting, so help me God, I'm driving to Houston to throw your entire arsenal of Apple equipment into the fucking ship channel.

Bo...ack...ack...ack

[AtascAstro]

Torres strikes out the side, Brewers win 4-3.

No sense fooling around with fate tonight then.  I'm off to mow the yard.

[Limey]

I'm off to mow the yard.

Is that what the kids are calling it these days.