Author Topic: Reds @ Astros 4/20/09 (Read 11148 times)

jonbloozy · « **on:** April 20, 2009, 06:57:41 pm »

Cincinatti
Taveras CF
Hairston LF
Votto 1B
Phillips 2B
Encarnacion 3B
McDonald RF
Hanigan C
Janish SS
Arroyo P

Houston
Matsui 2B
Tejada SS
Berkman 1B
Lee LF
Pence! RF
Blum 3B
Pudge C
Bourn CF
Hampton P

Cincinnati @ Houston W-the-KRP?

Gameday

subnuclear · « **Reply #1 on:** April 20, 2009, 07:05:28 pm »

Go Astros!

jonbloozy · « **Reply #2 on:** April 20, 2009, 07:06:08 pm »

Go ~~Spurs~~ Stros!

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #3 on:** April 20, 2009, 07:06:56 pm »

Almost looks like there were more folks in the stands in Pittsburgh then there appear to be at MMPUS today. Hard to believe...

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #4 on:** April 20, 2009, 07:19:03 pm »

Quote from: OregonStrosFan on April 20, 2009, 07:06:56 pm

Almost looks like there were more folks in the stands in Pittsburgh then there appear to be at MMPUS today. Hard to believe...

Monday night, school night in April...against the Reds.

JaneDoe · « **Reply #5 on:** April 20, 2009, 07:19:30 pm »

Quote from: OregonStrosFan on April 20, 2009, 07:06:56 pm

Almost looks like there were more folks in the stands in Pittsburgh then there appear to be at MMPUS today. Hard to believe...

Well, get your ass to the MMPUS!!

jonbloozy · « **Reply #6 on:** April 20, 2009, 07:19:41 pm »

Maybe they're all in the 5-7 Grille and food service is really slow. Could be.

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #7 on:** April 20, 2009, 07:22:33 pm »

Quote from: JaneDoe on April 20, 2009, 07:19:30 pm

Well, get your ass to the MMPUS!!

Hey now, I'll make 4 of 10 this homestand...

Gizzmonic · « **Reply #8 on:** April 20, 2009, 07:33:29 pm »

Fucking San Antonio Time Warner. You've done it again!

And I left the sat radio at work. What can I say, I'm a total dumbass.

austro · « **Reply #9 on:** April 20, 2009, 07:36:45 pm »

Quote from: Gizzmonic on April 20, 2009, 07:33:29 pm

Fucking San Antonio Time Warner. You've done it again!

And I left the sat radio at work. What can I say, I'm a total dumbass.

Austin, too. It's fucking ridiculous.

Jimbo · « **Reply #10 on:** April 20, 2009, 07:37:45 pm »

game is on espn

austro · « **Reply #11 on:** April 20, 2009, 07:39:07 pm »

Quote from: Ol'Roscoe on April 20, 2009, 07:37:45 pm

game is on espn

No, little snippets, at ESPN's whim, are on ESPN.

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #12 on:** April 20, 2009, 07:40:17 pm »

Quote from: Gizzmonic on April 20, 2009, 07:33:29 pm

Fucking San Antonio Time Warner. You've done it again!

And I left the sat radio at work. What can I say, I'm a total dumbass.

Quote from: austro on April 20, 2009, 07:36:45 pm

Austin, too. It's fucking ridiculous.

Happy to do summaries or PBP if y'all need 'em. Let me know...

JaneDoe · « **Reply #13 on:** April 20, 2009, 07:42:52 pm »

Why is Pudge looking back when trying to steal?

Ron Brand · « **Reply #14 on:** April 20, 2009, 07:44:24 pm »

I'm listening to Milo on KTRH's MLB feed. According to Milo as they go to commercial, "We go to the top of the third. It's nip and tuck. Nip has two, Tuck has one." And right into commercial.

Fuckhead.

Gizzmonic · « **Reply #15 on:** April 20, 2009, 07:45:24 pm »

Quote from: OregonStrosFan on April 20, 2009, 07:40:17 pm

Happy to do summaries or PBP if y'all need 'em. Let me know...

Thanks but I have work I need to do anyway. I'll be checking in on Gameday and here in the GZ from time to time.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #16 on:** April 20, 2009, 07:45:26 pm »

Quote from: JaneDoe on April 20, 2009, 07:42:52 pm

Why is Pudge looking back when trying to steal?

He's not trying to steal, he's executing his part of the hit and run.

jonbloozy · « **Reply #17 on:** April 20, 2009, 07:47:53 pm »

I stepped out for a bit and my wife just tried to "play" Gameday.

JaneDoe · « **Reply #18 on:** April 20, 2009, 07:48:14 pm »

Quote from: OregonStrosFan on April 20, 2009, 07:40:17 pm

Happy to do summaries or PBP if y'all need 'em. Let me know...

Yes, please. Will be leaving for son's game soon.

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #19 on:** April 20, 2009, 07:48:55 pm »

Quote from: JaneDoe on April 20, 2009, 07:42:52 pm

Why is Pudge ~~looking back when~~ trying to steal?

HH explanation aside, is this what you meant to ask?

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #20 on:** April 20, 2009, 07:49:46 pm »

Quote from: JaneDoe on April 20, 2009, 07:48:14 pm

Yes, please. Will be leaving for son's game soon.

Will start it up B3 then...

jonbloozy · « **Reply #21 on:** April 20, 2009, 07:56:59 pm »

I don't know which is worse, Time Warner (for not always carrying the Astros in Texas) or ESPN (for general douchebaggery)

BONUS COVERAGE: ~~of that team you've probably never heard of~~ HOUSTON ASTROS /espn

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #22 on:** April 20, 2009, 07:58:37 pm »

Bottom 3: Arroyo on the mound

Bourn: lines a single into left. None out, runner on 1B.

Hampton: sac bunt, Bourn to 2B. 1 out.

Matsui: bouncer to the right (4-3), Bourn to 3B. 2 outs.

Tejada: grounds out to short.

End 2: HOU 1, CIN 2

Jimbo · « **Reply #23 on:** April 20, 2009, 08:00:54 pm »

Quote from: austro on April 20, 2009, 07:39:07 pm

No, little snippets, at ESPN's whim, are on ESPN.

sorry about that. clarks suck.

BudGirl · « **Reply #24 on:** April 20, 2009, 08:03:28 pm »

so, does anyone know how the score got to be 2-1?

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #25 on:** April 20, 2009, 08:04:39 pm »

Quote from: BudGirl on April 20, 2009, 08:03:28 pm

so, does anyone know how the score got to be 2-1?

Yes.

jonbloozy · « **Reply #26 on:** April 20, 2009, 08:06:02 pm »

Quote from: BudGirl on April 20, 2009, 08:03:28 pm

so, does anyone know how the score got to be 2-1?

Nips got a pair off of some singles and sacrifice. Tucks got a couple singles and another sacrifice. 2-1

BudGirl · « **Reply #27 on:** April 20, 2009, 08:06:25 pm »

Quote from: OregonStrosFan on April 20, 2009, 08:04:39 pm

Yes.

thanks for sharing.

spectacular double play to get the three outs.

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #28 on:** April 20, 2009, 08:07:15 pm »

Top 4: Hampton on the hill

Encarnacion: strikes out looking at a noc`e changeup on the inside corner. 1 out, none on.

McDonald: shot through the left side past a diving Tejada. 1 out, runner on 1B.

Hannigan: singles to center on a cutter Hampton tries to go inside with. 1 out, runners at 1B and 2B.

Janish: grounder up the middle, Tejada dives left, tosses to Matsui who barehands it and one hops it to Berkman for the 6-4-3 DP. 3 outs.

Middle 4: HOU 1, CIN 2

BudGirl · « **Reply #29 on:** April 20, 2009, 08:08:09 pm »

Quote from: jonbloozy on April 20, 2009, 08:06:02 pm

Nips got a pair off of some singles and sacrifice. Tucks got a couple singles and another sacrifice. 2-1

I heard Milo say that but couldn't figure out what the heck he was talking about.

thank you.

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #30 on:** April 20, 2009, 08:09:01 pm »

Quote from: BudGirl on April 20, 2009, 08:06:25 pm

thanks for sharing.

spectacular double play to get the three outs.

Ecarnacion drove in 2 with a single T1.

Spaz scored on a FC to SS B2.

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #31 on:** April 20, 2009, 08:12:51 pm »

Bottom 4: Pinky-buster still on the hill

Berkman: grounds out to SS who was shaded over towards 2B. 1 out, none on.

Lee: Grounds out to 3B. 2 outs, none on.

Spaz: Must've flown out to left (cameraman watching the Crawford boxes instead of the ball evidently...).

End 4: HOU 1, CIN 2

BudGirl · « **Reply #32 on:** April 20, 2009, 08:12:54 pm »

Quote from: OregonStrosFan on April 20, 2009, 08:09:01 pm

Ecarnacion drove in 2 with a single T1.

Spaz scored on a FC to SS B2.

Quote from: jonbloozy on April 20, 2009, 08:06:02 pm

Nips got a pair off of some singles and sacrifice. Tucks got a couple singles and another sacrifice. 2-1

thanks

Reuben · « **Reply #33 on:** April 20, 2009, 08:13:18 pm »

on my mlb.tv feed, there's been an extra 5-10 seconds at the end of the inning where you can hear the broadcast. After the nice 6-4-3 turned by the Astros Jd said "take that, Isabel" and Brownie added "screech at that bad boy." (Pattie Smith was interviewing hitter Janish's family in the stands, including Aunt Isabel... Pattie tactlessly proclaimed that she had heard Isabel's "screech" when Janish got a hit earlier).

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #34 on:** April 20, 2009, 08:17:18 pm »

Top 5: Hampton pitching

Arroyo: roller to SS, Miggy to 1B a step and a half in front of the hustling pitcher. 1 out, none on.

Taveras: struck out looking at a changeup on the inside corner. 2 outs, none on.

Haiston: K'd looking. 3 outs.

Middle 5: HOU 1, CIN 2

matadorph · « **Reply #35 on:** April 20, 2009, 08:19:21 pm »

Question for those in the Austin TV market: if the Mavs knock out the Spurs, FSNSW will not broadcast the Mavs second round games here, right? Please tell me they won't.

Stupid Spurs. /grrrr

BudGirl · « **Reply #36 on:** April 20, 2009, 08:20:10 pm »

those people want patti to leave them alone.

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #37 on:** April 20, 2009, 08:24:28 pm »

Bottom 5: Arroyo on the field

Blum: Lined single into right. 1 on, none out.

Pudge: Flied out towards the line in right. 1 out, runner at 1B.

Bourn: strikes out swinging at the high heat. 2 outs, Blum on 1B.

Hampton: 1-hopper to Encarnacion at 3B, throw to 2B in plenty of time for the force. 3 outs.

End 5: HOU 1, CIN 2

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #38 on:** April 20, 2009, 08:25:29 pm »

Quote from: BudGirl on April 20, 2009, 08:20:10 pm

those people want patti to leave them alone.

That was too funny. Patty is 0-2 today...

BudGirl · « **Reply #39 on:** April 20, 2009, 08:26:49 pm »

that twitter stuff needs to stop. seriously. now fshouston wants you to follow them on twitter. wouldn't it be better to watch the games?

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #40 on:** April 20, 2009, 08:30:29 pm »

Quote from: OregonStrosFan on April 20, 2009, 08:25:29 pm

That was too funny. Patty is 0-2 today...

Maybe JD's dad should give her a kiss.

Bench · « **Reply #41 on:** April 20, 2009, 08:30:55 pm »

How about just following it here for those of us still stuck at work. Anyone have a quick update?

jonbloozy · « **Reply #42 on:** April 20, 2009, 08:31:03 pm »

Quote from: BudGirl on April 20, 2009, 08:26:49 pm

wouldn't it be better to watch the games?

I wish.

BudGirl · « **Reply #43 on:** April 20, 2009, 08:31:47 pm »

same score, 2 outs, guy on 1st.

austro · « **Reply #44 on:** April 20, 2009, 08:32:28 pm »

Quote from: matadorph on April 20, 2009, 08:19:21 pm

Question for those in the Austin TV market: if the Mavs knock out the Spurs, FSNSW will not broadcast the Mavs second round games here, right? Please tell me they won't.

Stupid Spurs. /grrrr

I don't think that will be a problem. I don't remember getting screwed by the Mavs in the past.

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #45 on:** April 20, 2009, 08:32:50 pm »

Quote from: Bench on April 20, 2009, 08:30:55 pm

How about just following it here for those of us still stuck at work. Anyone have a quick update?

Top 6: Hampton on the hill

Votto: 2 hopper to Bekman on the 2-1 pitch, Berkman steps on the bag for the out. 1 out, none on.

Phillips: hard grounder to 3B. 2 outs, none on.

Encarnacion: sharp 1-hopper to Tejada's left, Tejada goes down to get it, gets a glove on it but can't get a handle on it (scored a hit, good call). 2 outs, runner at 1B.

McDonald: walks. 2 outs, runners at 1B and 2B.

Top 6, 2 outs: HOU 1, CIN 2

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #46 on:** April 20, 2009, 08:35:24 pm »

Top 6: Hampton on the hill

Votto: 2 hopper to Bekman on the 2-1 pitch, Berkman steps on the bag for the out. 1 out, none on.

Phillips: hard grounder to 3B. 2 outs, none on.

Encarnacion: sharp 1-hopper to Tejada's left, Tejada goes down to get it, gets a glove on it but can't get a handle on it (scored a hit, good call). 2 outs, runner at 1B.

McDonald: walks on 3-1 pitch Hampton though was a strike. 2 outs, runners at 1B and 2B.

Hannigan: struck out swinging on a nice inside slider. 3 outs.

Middle 6: HOU 1, CIN 2

Bench · « **Reply #47 on:** April 20, 2009, 08:36:26 pm »

Thanks OST.

matadorph · « **Reply #48 on:** April 20, 2009, 08:37:12 pm »

Hampton's thrown 94 pitches, 61 for strikes.

matadorph · « **Reply #49 on:** April 20, 2009, 08:38:09 pm »

Quote from: austro on April 20, 2009, 08:32:28 pm

I don't think that will be a problem. I don't remember getting screwed by the Mavs in the past.

Good. Now I can pull for the Mavs full-throttle.

Craig · « **Reply #50 on:** April 20, 2009, 08:39:16 pm »

Quote from: Reuben on April 20, 2009, 08:13:18 pm

on my mlb.tv feed, there's been an extra 5-10 seconds at the end of the inning where you can hear the broadcast. After the nice 6-4-3 turned by the Astros Jd said "take that, Isabel" and Brownie added "screech at that bad boy." (Pattie Smith was interviewing hitter Janish's family in the stands, including Aunt Isabel... Pattie tactlessly proclaimed that she had heard Isabel's "screech" when Janish got a hit earlier).

I propose that Janish's new nickname be "Isabel's Screech."

hostros7 · « **Reply #51 on:** April 20, 2009, 08:40:09 pm »

Cool hot pink gloves, Kaz.

BudGirl · « **Reply #52 on:** April 20, 2009, 08:41:49 pm »

about time.

Savage · « **Reply #53 on:** April 20, 2009, 08:42:04 pm »

PUMA!!!!!

BudGirl · « **Reply #54 on:** April 20, 2009, 08:43:04 pm »

about time again.

hostros7 · « **Reply #55 on:** April 20, 2009, 08:43:11 pm »

Now we're talking. Thought we'd see that a little sooner.

matadorph · « **Reply #56 on:** April 20, 2009, 08:43:16 pm »

WOOOOOHOOOOO CABALLLO HR

jonbloozy · « **Reply #57 on:** April 20, 2009, 08:43:30 pm »

Back to back?

BudGirl · « **Reply #58 on:** April 20, 2009, 08:43:45 pm »

OSF should enjoy this inning recap.

BudGirl · « **Reply #59 on:** April 20, 2009, 08:43:55 pm »

Quote from: jonbloozy on April 20, 2009, 08:43:30 pm

Back to back?

yes

BudGirl · « **Reply #60 on:** April 20, 2009, 08:44:22 pm »

WTF was pence thinking??

Craig · « **Reply #61 on:** April 20, 2009, 08:44:29 pm »

Oh for fuck's sake Pence.

matadorph · « **Reply #62 on:** April 20, 2009, 08:45:17 pm »

Whiskety tango fuck.

BudGirl · « **Reply #63 on:** April 20, 2009, 08:45:23 pm »

mental or physical error?

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #64 on:** April 20, 2009, 08:45:27 pm »

Bottom 6: Arroyo at 59 pitches

Matsui: slaps a single the other way (left) on a nice 8 pitch AB. None out, Matsui at 1B.

Tejada: grounder at Arroyo's back foot, Arroyo gets down quickly to field the ball making for an easy DP. 2 outs, none on.

Berkman: massive homer to the 2nd deck in right. HOU 2, CIN 2. 2 outs, none on.

Lee: homered just missing the 'W' in foul powl in left. HOU 3, CIN 2 2 outs, none on.

Spaz: lined shot into right-center, Spaz gets thrown out trying to turn the single into 2... 3 outs.

End 6: HOU 3, CIN 2

hostros7 · « **Reply #65 on:** April 20, 2009, 08:46:13 pm »

Quote from: BudGirl on April 20, 2009, 08:44:22 pm

WTF was pence thinking??

Pence doesn't think, but, if he could, it would basically be like Pong on the odyssey, only in extreme turbo.

Bench · « **Reply #66 on:** April 20, 2009, 08:46:39 pm »

I guess Pence was just trying to be... uh... aggressive? WTF? How did it look?

And Yay kitty-horse.

jonbloozy · « **Reply #67 on:** April 20, 2009, 08:46:59 pm »

Finally back on ESPN.

El Caballo, good bye-o. /espn

AtascAstro · « **Reply #68 on:** April 20, 2009, 08:47:28 pm »

Times like this, I really wish Spaz had to walk back into the dugout and face Bagwell and Biggio.

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #69 on:** April 20, 2009, 08:48:29 pm »

Quote from: BudGirl on April 20, 2009, 08:43:45 pm

OSF should enjoy this inning recap.

Indeed!

JackAstro · « **Reply #70 on:** April 20, 2009, 08:48:43 pm »

Quote from: Bench on April 20, 2009, 08:46:39 pm

I guess Pence was just trying to be... uh... aggressive? WTF? How did it look?

How did it look? It looked like someone was trying to define "baseball stupid". Out by infinity.

Bench · « **Reply #71 on:** April 20, 2009, 08:50:10 pm »

Quote from: JackAstro on April 20, 2009, 08:48:43 pm

How did it look? It looked like someone was trying to define "baseball stupid". Out by infinity.

Argh. Not even one of those "it will take an excellent throw to beat him" type attempts?

BudGirl · « **Reply #72 on:** April 20, 2009, 08:50:54 pm »

Quote from: Bench on April 20, 2009, 08:50:10 pm

Argh. Not even one of those "it will take an excellent throw to beat him" type attempts?

a bad throw would have beat him.

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #73 on:** April 20, 2009, 08:51:13 pm »

Top 7: Hampton (94 pitches) still on the hill

Janish: singles in front of Bourn. 1 on, none out.

Arroyo: 1-4 sacrifice after fouling-bunting the first 2, throw pulls Kaz off the bag but gets his foot there in time for the out. 1 out, runner on 2B.

Pitching change

Top 7: 1 out, runner on 2B. HOU 3, CIN 2

JackAstro · « **Reply #74 on:** April 20, 2009, 08:51:58 pm »

Quote from: BudGirl on April 20, 2009, 08:50:54 pm

a bad throw would have beat him.

Craig Fucking Biggio in center would have beat him by 3 steps.

matadorph · « **Reply #75 on:** April 20, 2009, 08:52:02 pm »

Quote from: BudGirl on April 20, 2009, 08:44:22 pm

WTF was pence thinking??

"Coach, you said not to make the last out at third."

Craig · « **Reply #76 on:** April 20, 2009, 08:53:05 pm »

Quote from: Bench on April 20, 2009, 08:50:10 pm

Argh. Not even one of those "it will take an excellent throw to beat him" type attempts?

I went back on the DVR and looked again. Willy T came up with the ball just as Pence was rounding first, and then Pence turns it on and tries for second. Willy throws him out by two miles and is back in the dugout before Pence gets to second.

Gizzmonic · « **Reply #77 on:** April 20, 2009, 08:55:14 pm »

Quote from: hostros7 on April 20, 2009, 08:46:13 pm

Pence doesn't think, but, if he could, it would basically be like Pong on the odyssey, only in extreme turbo.

Nominated!

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #78 on:** April 20, 2009, 08:57:46 pm »

Top 7 - 1 out, runner on 2B: Geary on the hill

Taveras: bouncer up the middle past Geary, Miggy lunges left, keeps the ball in the infield but doesn't make a throw. 1 out, runners at the corner.

Hawkins and Byrdak warming up in the pen

Hairston Jr.: 4 pitch walk. Bases juiced, 1 out.

Coop brings Byrdak in to face the lefty Votto.

Top 7, 1 out, bases loaded: HOU 3, CIN 2

Ty in Tampa · « **Reply #79 on:** April 20, 2009, 08:57:52 pm »

I went back and looked at it. Pence has that 'Oh fuck!' look on his face as he's rounding first.

austro · « **Reply #80 on:** April 20, 2009, 08:58:27 pm »

Geary is not helping the cause here.

jonbloozy · « **Reply #81 on:** April 20, 2009, 08:59:25 pm »

The Houston Astros, the Chicago White Sox of the National League. /espn

BudGirl · « **Reply #82 on:** April 20, 2009, 09:01:42 pm »

Quote from: austro on April 20, 2009, 08:58:27 pm

Geary is not helping the cause here.

it is my fault he's not doing well. i took a picture with him at spring training.

hostros7 · « **Reply #83 on:** April 20, 2009, 09:02:19 pm »

This whole Geary-Byrdak middle inning thing against the Reds doesn't seem to be working quite so much.

BudGirl · « **Reply #84 on:** April 20, 2009, 09:02:27 pm »

anyone think pence saw bourn hit the cut-off man??? i hope so.

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #85 on:** April 20, 2009, 09:03:12 pm »

Top 7, 1 out, bases loaded: Byrdak pitching to Votto, Hawkins still warming up in the pen.

bouncer foul, big cut at an outside slider, fouled away, takes one high off the wall in left center, 2 score but Hairston thrown out at the plate. 2 outs, runner goes to 3B on the throw home.

Top 7, 2 outs, runner on 3B: HOU 3, CIN 4

pots · « **Reply #86 on:** April 20, 2009, 09:03:39 pm »

Ugh, Listening to Milo, had to interpret what was happening by crowd noise.

austro · « **Reply #87 on:** April 20, 2009, 09:03:44 pm »

What happened? ESPN decided that this was a good time to go to an extended recap of the Pirates-Marlins game.

ETA: Never mind. I was typing my question while the answer was being supplied.

believin · « **Reply #88 on:** April 20, 2009, 09:04:16 pm »

Quote from: BudGirl on April 20, 2009, 09:02:27 pm

anyone think pence saw bourn hit the cut-off man??? i hope so.

Saw it, sure. Understood it...? Not so much.

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #89 on:** April 20, 2009, 09:05:03 pm »

Top 7, 2 outs, runner on 3B:

Byrdak strikes out Phillips swinging. 3 outs.

Middle 7: HOU 3, CIN 4

BudGirl · « **Reply #90 on:** April 20, 2009, 09:06:02 pm »

Brad's coming to town tomorrow. Yeah.

BudGirl · « **Reply #91 on:** April 20, 2009, 09:06:45 pm »

who didn't know blum was going to get a hit? especially after pence's aggressive baserunning?

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #92 on:** April 20, 2009, 09:09:31 pm »

Quote from: BudGirl on April 20, 2009, 09:06:45 pm

who didn't know blum was going to get a hit? especially after pence's ~~aggressive~~ idiotic baserunning?

FIFY

BudGirl · « **Reply #93 on:** April 20, 2009, 09:10:45 pm »

bugger

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #94 on:** April 20, 2009, 09:11:03 pm »

Bottom 7: Arroyo pitching

Blum: loops in liner into right for the single (Blum 3-3 tonight after being 1-19 against Arroyo lifetime). Arroyo at 72 pitches. None out, runner at 1B.

Pudge: hits into an easy 6-4-3 DP. 2 outs, none on.

Bourn: flies out back on the warning track in left. 3 outs.

End 7: HOU 3, CIN 4

austro · « **Reply #95 on:** April 20, 2009, 09:12:02 pm »

Pudge is going to erase Brad's GIDP record.

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #96 on:** April 20, 2009, 09:12:58 pm »

Quote from: austro on April 20, 2009, 09:12:02 pm

Pudge is going to erase Brad's GIDP record.

Tejada's too...

BudGirl · « **Reply #97 on:** April 20, 2009, 09:13:21 pm »

Quote from: austro on April 20, 2009, 09:12:02 pm

Pudge is going to erase Brad's GIDP record.

is that brad's record?

hostros7 · « **Reply #98 on:** April 20, 2009, 09:15:43 pm »

Quote from: BudGirl on April 20, 2009, 09:13:21 pm

is that brad's record?

Right after hearts melted

/no homo

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #99 on:** April 20, 2009, 09:16:17 pm »

Quote from: BudGirl on April 20, 2009, 09:13:21 pm

is that brad's record?

Prior to 2008, yes.

BudGirl · « **Reply #100 on:** April 20, 2009, 09:17:07 pm »

Quote from: OregonStrosFan on April 20, 2009, 09:16:17 pm

Prior to 2008, yes.

so, no, it's not.

thank you.

Noe · « **Reply #101 on:** April 20, 2009, 09:18:20 pm »

DoRayMe were talking about the Reds and Astros. Basically, it went something like this:

Reds are the worse hitting club in the NL, a .210 team BA. Houston has a team BA of .242, good for #9 out of 16 NL clubs. Here is the rub, even being the worse batting club in the NL, the Reds have scored more runs than the Astros (42 runs to 36). So again, the Reds are the worse hitting club yet they have more runs scored than the Astros.

Hmmmm... so Do (of the DoRayMe) opines that the reason for this is the Astros woeful RISP BA for the Astros. So I have to go take a look for myself and see if this holds true. Well guess what, it most certainly does. Here is what our middle of the lineup is doing with RISP:

#3 Berkman - w/RISP: BA .167 (not worse amongst the starters, but pretty bad), OBP .333, SLG .417 (fourth best on the team).
#5 Lee - w/RISP: BA .231, OBP .385 and SLG .333

So who has the worse stats w/RISP? Not Hunter Pence, but look at this - BA .182 (third worse amongst the starters), OBP .267, SLG .182. And to think, this is not the worse stats amongst the starters, even though it is horrible. That honor belongs to Pudge - BA .091, OBP .167, SLG .182. Oh my goodness, you would think that free swingers like Pence and Rodriquez would be better seeing as how they can hit a baseball well. But something happens to these grip it and rip it duo that causes the special powers to leave them. But Berkman? And Lee? When you add those two guys to the mix, the free swingers Pence and Pudge trying to flail there way to bring some ducks in is getting comical. I'm not saying I blame Lee and Berkman, but if you get pass those two, then you have a really good shot of getting the Astros to strand those ducks. And does anyone now think that LOBsters are a problem? I don't, people are getting on, the team can hit well enough, but when it gets to the point when you need a situational hit from our middle of the lineup, if it's Pence or Pudge your wishing with your heart at that point. If it's Lee or Berkman, you have to wonder what the heck is going on, that is what these two get big bucks to do!

Noe · « **Reply #102 on:** April 20, 2009, 09:21:20 pm »

Quote from: Ty in Tampa on April 20, 2009, 08:57:52 pm

I went back and looked at it. Pence has that 'Oh fuck!' look on his face as he's rounding first.

Wow, I would pay cash american for a picture of that look. It would be the SnS banner for the rest of the year!

BudGirl · « **Reply #103 on:** April 20, 2009, 09:21:51 pm »

i bet that hurt.

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #104 on:** April 20, 2009, 09:24:17 pm »

Top 8: LaTroy on the hill

Encarnacion: bouncer to pitcher, Hawkins knocks it down and throws to 1B for the out. 1 out, none on.

Dickerson (PH for McDonald): held up on the 3-2 pitch outside for the walk. 1 out, runner on 1B.

Hannigan: high 1-hopper to Berkman who throws to Hawkins for the out (runner going on the play so no chance for a DP on that one). 2 outs, runner on 2B.

Janish: hit in the back arm with a fastball. 2 outs, runners at 1B and 2B.

Nix (PH for Arroyo): fouled off the end of the bat out of play (0-1), Pudge visits the mound, called strike (0-2), struck out swinging at a low curve. 3 outs.

Middle 8: CIN 4, HOU 3

BudGirl · « **Reply #105 on:** April 20, 2009, 09:24:44 pm »

Quote from: Noe in Austin on April 20, 2009, 09:18:20 pm

DoRayMe were talking about the Reds and Astros. Basically, it went something like this:

Reds are the worse hitting club in the NL, a .210 team BA. Houston has a team BA of .242, good for #9 out of 16 NL clubs. Here is the rub, even being the worse batting club in the NL, the Reds have scored more runs than the Astros (42 runs to 36). So again, the Reds are the worse hitting club yet they have more runs scored than the Astros.

Hmmmm... so Do (of the DoRayMe) opines that the reason for this is the Astros woeful RISP BA for the Astros. So I have to go take a look for myself and see if this holds true. Well guess what, it most certainly is. Here is what our middle of the lineup is doing with RISP:

#3 Berkman - w/RISP: BA .167 (not worse amongst the starters, but pretty bad), OBP .333, SLG .417 (fourth best on the team).
#5 Lee - w/RISP: BA .231, OBP .385 and SLG .333

So who has the worse stats w/RISP? Not Hunter Pence, but look at this - BA .182 (third worse amongst the starters), OBP .267, SLG .182. And to think, this is not the worse stats amongst the starters, even though it is horrible. That honor belongs to Pudge - BA .091, OBP .167, SLG .182. Oh my goodness, you would think that free swingers like Pence and Rodriquez would be better seeing as how they can hit a baseball well. But something happens to these grip it and rip it duo that causes the special powers to leave them. But Berkman? And Lee? When you add those two guys to the mix, the free swingers Pence and Pudge trying to flail there way to bring some ducks in is getting comical. I'm not saying I blame Lee and Berkman, but if you get pass those two, then you have a really good shot of getting the Astros to strand those ducks. And does anyone now think that LOBsters are a problem? I don't, people are getting on, the team can hit well enough, but when it gets to the point when you need a situational hit from our middle of the lineup, if it's Pence or Pudge your wishing with your heart at that point. If it's Lee or Berkman, you have to wonder what the heck is going on, that is what these two get big bucks to do!

I thought it was Jason Smith's fault.

Noe · « **Reply #106 on:** April 20, 2009, 09:26:27 pm »

Quote from: BudGirl on April 20, 2009, 09:24:44 pm

I thought it was Jason Smith's fault.

My sarc meter was off, I'm betting you're not serious. But I will say this: I expect Lee and Berkman to change those stats. Pudge and Pence? Time will tell, but it could become worse before it becomes better with free swingers. And Jason Smith is back on the bench where he belongs. Thank goodness.

BudGirl · « **Reply #107 on:** April 20, 2009, 09:27:39 pm »

Quote from: Noe in Austin on April 20, 2009, 09:26:27 pm

My sarc meter was off, I'm betting you're not serious.

just messing with after yesterday.

don't know about anyone else, but i'm laughing.

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #108 on:** April 20, 2009, 09:28:35 pm »

Bottom 8: Rhodes (LHP) on the hill

Michaels (PH for Hawkins): blisters a liner off the corner of the wall at the Crawford boxes. None out, runner at 2B. HOU 3, CIN 4

Hairston a tad woozy after banging into the wall

Noe · « **Reply #109 on:** April 20, 2009, 09:29:14 pm »

See that pinch hit... that pinch hit *right there*. THAT is what you expect from a pinch *hitter*. Michaels has been hitting the ball hard this year. Finally something drops for him.

Ty in Tampa · « **Reply #110 on:** April 20, 2009, 09:30:00 pm »

Quote from: Noe in Austin on April 20, 2009, 09:21:20 pm

Wow, I would pay cash american for a picture of that look. It would be the SnS banner for the rest of the year!

Cheo's got it too.

(http://www.miketysononline.com/rtn/penceohfuck.jpg)

hostros7 · « **Reply #111 on:** April 20, 2009, 09:30:08 pm »

well executed

BudGirl · « **Reply #112 on:** April 20, 2009, 09:30:11 pm »

good bunt, now they just need to get michaels home. please.

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #113 on:** April 20, 2009, 09:30:40 pm »

None out, runner at 2B. HOU 3, CIN 4

Kaz: pretty sac bunt down 3B line, Michaels to 3B. 1 out. 1 out, runner at 3B. HOU 3, CIN 4

hostros7 · « **Reply #114 on:** April 20, 2009, 09:31:14 pm »

Quote from: Ty in Tampa on April 20, 2009, 09:30:00 pm

Cheo's got it too.

(http://www.miketysononline.com/rtn/penceohfuck.jpg)

And Kaz.

Noe · « **Reply #115 on:** April 20, 2009, 09:31:18 pm »

Quote from: BudGirl on April 20, 2009, 09:27:39 pm

just messing with after yesterday.

don't know about anyone else, but i'm laughing.

I know, I thought it was funny. But looking at those stats and realizing that Pudge hits 7 and Pence hits 5 means that if Lee and Berkman are going to take more walks and leave the job of driving in runs to those two (plus Blum), then Coop will have to consider his lineup again. Just saying.

BudGirl · « **Reply #116 on:** April 20, 2009, 09:31:56 pm »

Quote from: hostros7 on April 20, 2009, 09:31:14 pm

And Kaz.

everyone on the bench has that look.

austro · « **Reply #117 on:** April 20, 2009, 09:32:13 pm »

Quote from: OregonStrosFan on April 20, 2009, 09:12:58 pm

Tejada's too...

My bad: I forgot about Miggy's accomplishment last year.

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #118 on:** April 20, 2009, 09:33:12 pm »

Bottom 8: 1 out, runner on 3B

Tejada: ball, ball, foul, ball inside (RHP Masset warming up in the pen), ball high (walk).

Bottom 8: 1 out, runners at the corners

BudGirl · « **Reply #119 on:** April 20, 2009, 09:33:22 pm »

brownie just said what i was thinking. come on lance. basehit, please.

Noe · « **Reply #120 on:** April 20, 2009, 09:33:37 pm »

Quote from: Ty in Tampa on April 20, 2009, 09:30:00 pm

Cheo's got it too.

(http://www.miketysononline.com/rtn/penceohfuck.jpg)

Nice, time for a SnS Fark contest on the home page. I think I'll create my PSD showing Cheo using a lasso to try and pull Hunter back. Other options: bunge cord, the bench holding up stop signs, etc. etc.

hostros7 · « **Reply #121 on:** April 20, 2009, 09:34:08 pm »

curse words.

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #122 on:** April 20, 2009, 09:34:36 pm »

Berkman: pops up into shallow right on the first pitch, too shallow to allow Michaels to tag.

Bottom 8: 2 outs, runners at the corners. HOU 3, CIN 4

BudGirl · « **Reply #123 on:** April 20, 2009, 09:35:44 pm »

i don't think there is an advantage to anyone on this team right now JD>

Noe · « **Reply #124 on:** April 20, 2009, 09:35:57 pm »

Berkman is living up to what the stats are saying... he's trying hard to turn that worm. It's up to Lee now... or... *gulp* Pence.

BatGirl · « **Reply #125 on:** April 20, 2009, 09:36:08 pm »

Quote from: Ty in Tampa on April 20, 2009, 09:30:00 pm

Cheo's got it too.

(http://www.miketysononline.com/rtn/penceohfuck.jpg)

bourn's face is my favorite

BudGirl · « **Reply #126 on:** April 20, 2009, 09:37:04 pm »

Quote from: BatGirl on April 20, 2009, 09:36:08 pm

bourn's face is my favorite

mine too.

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #127 on:** April 20, 2009, 09:37:21 pm »

Lee: ball just outside (1-0), ball inside (2-0), ball (3-0), called strike (3-1), agressive swinging strike at 94 MPH on the outside corner (3-2), ball high and outside (walks).

Bottom 8: 2 outs, bases juiced. HOU 3, CIN 4

Spaz up

BudGirl · « **Reply #128 on:** April 20, 2009, 09:37:27 pm »

Quote from: Noe in Austin on April 20, 2009, 09:35:57 pm

Berkman is living up to what the stats are saying... he's trying hard to turn that worm. It's up to Lee now... or... *gulp* Pence.

he's going to prove us all wrong.

JackAstro · « **Reply #129 on:** April 20, 2009, 09:37:34 pm »

Quote from: BatGirl on April 20, 2009, 09:36:08 pm

bourn's face is my favorite

Exactly.

"What the fuck is he..."

Noe · « **Reply #130 on:** April 20, 2009, 09:37:38 pm »

Okay, it's up to Pence, the second worse hitter on the club with RISP. I haven't look at RISP w/2 outs though, it could be worse (do you see me working here folks, leave me alone)

MusicMan · « **Reply #131 on:** April 20, 2009, 09:38:01 pm »

Bourn:

"SHit, I couldn't make that on my best day!"

Noe · « **Reply #132 on:** April 20, 2009, 09:38:13 pm »

Quote from: BudGirl on April 20, 2009, 09:37:27 pm

he's going to prove us all wrong.

SSSSSSHHHHHHHHH!!!! Damnit!

BudGirl · « **Reply #133 on:** April 20, 2009, 09:38:25 pm »

Quote from: JackAstro on April 20, 2009, 09:37:34 pm

Exactly.

"What the fuck is he..."

i just wonder how mad coop would be at bourn if he did the same thing.

JackAstro · « **Reply #134 on:** April 20, 2009, 09:38:59 pm »

[fingerscrossed]2-strike approach...[/fingerscrossed]

BudGirl · « **Reply #135 on:** April 20, 2009, 09:39:01 pm »

Quote from: Noe in Austin on April 20, 2009, 09:38:13 pm

SSSSSSHHHHHHHHH!!!! Damnit!

think about who posted that. and her feelings toward him

Noe · « **Reply #136 on:** April 20, 2009, 09:39:41 pm »

Quote from: JackAstro on April 20, 2009, 09:37:34 pm

Exactly.

"What the fuck is he..."

"Oh. No. He de-n't!"

JackAstro · « **Reply #137 on:** April 20, 2009, 09:40:06 pm »

[2strikeapproach]SWING AS HARD AS YOU CAN[/2strikeapproach]

Noe · « **Reply #138 on:** April 20, 2009, 09:40:24 pm »

Quote from: BudGirl on April 20, 2009, 09:39:01 pm

think about who posted that. and her feelings toward him

Not me you have to talk to here, talk to the BBGs.

BudGirl · « **Reply #139 on:** April 20, 2009, 09:41:03 pm »

Quote from: Noe in Austin on April 20, 2009, 09:40:24 pm

Not me you have to talk to here, talk to the BBGs.

the BBGs know how i feel about pence. i shout it loud enough when he's at bat and in the field.

Noe · « **Reply #140 on:** April 20, 2009, 09:41:08 pm »

Your killin me here Milo, killin me!

Noe · « **Reply #141 on:** April 20, 2009, 09:41:36 pm »

Don't nobody move!

JackAstro · « **Reply #142 on:** April 20, 2009, 09:41:46 pm »

SWING HARDER THUNDERPANTS

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #143 on:** April 20, 2009, 09:42:56 pm »

Bottom 8: 2 outs, bases juiced. HOU 3, CIN 4

Spaz: called strike, fastball on the low inside corner (0-1), fouled back (0-2), barely lays off the high heat (1-2), ball just inside, looked a lot like the first called strike (2-2), foul tip on inside corner fastball (2-2), foul tips another one, high heat this time (2-2), ball inside (3-2), fouled back (3-2), struck out looking on a marginal pitch, bottom of the plate I guess... 3 outs.

End 8: HOU 3, CIN 4

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #144 on:** April 20, 2009, 09:43:20 pm »

After a solid AB, you gotta swing at that pitch!

Noe · « **Reply #145 on:** April 20, 2009, 09:44:59 pm »

*sigh* I knew it was over when Milo and Raymond decided to say stuff about "he's in a spot where it's his job to be in *these situations*". Damn, I was hoping the BBGs were not paying attention to that very fact and were going to forgive Cooper. But you know what, Berkman was probably the guy who is most hurt that he had a chance to drive in a guy from third with only one out and did not do it.

It must of been painful to have to watch Pence try to do something he's... well... not very good at doing. Unless the pitcher is brain dead and throws him a nice inside fastball.

pots · « **Reply #146 on:** April 20, 2009, 09:45:09 pm »

Hmm, you just don't expect a called 3rd strike in an 11 pitch at bat.

JimR · « **Reply #147 on:** April 20, 2009, 09:46:02 pm »

Never, ever take strike 3

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #148 on:** April 20, 2009, 09:46:38 pm »

Quote from: pots on April 20, 2009, 09:45:09 pm

Hmm, you just don't expect a called 3rd strike in a 12 pitch at bat.

I disagree. Pence swung at several balls and fouled them off.

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #149 on:** April 20, 2009, 09:46:46 pm »

Top 9: Valverde on the hill

Taveras: popped up the 1-1 pitch to Miggy behind 3b. 1 out, none on.

Top 9 - 1 out, none on: HOU 3, CIN 4

BudGirl · « **Reply #150 on:** April 20, 2009, 09:46:47 pm »

Quote from: Noe in Austin on April 20, 2009, 09:44:59 pm

*sigh* I knew it was over when Milo and Raymond decided to say stuff about "he's in a spot where it's his job to be in *these situations*". Damn, I was hoping the BBGs were not paying attention to that very fact and were going to forgive Cooper. But you know what, Berkman was probably the guy who is most hurt that he had a chance to drive in a guy from third with only one out and did not do it.

It must of been painful to have to watch Pence try to do something he's... well... not very good at doing. Unless the pitcher is brain dead and throws him a nice inside fastball.

berkman's ab was bad. i wasn't surprised lee got walked to get to pence. you even showed why they wouldn't be worried about it.

BudGirl · « **Reply #151 on:** April 20, 2009, 09:47:18 pm »

Quote from: pots on April 20, 2009, 09:45:09 pm

Hmm, you just don't expect a called 3rd strike in an 11 pitch at bat.

why wouldn't you?

Noe · « **Reply #152 on:** April 20, 2009, 09:47:31 pm »

Quote from: Mr. Happy on April 20, 2009, 09:43:20 pm

After a solid AB, you gotta swing at that pitch!

Hey, the kid battled. He did well up until that last pitch. That was good thing he did to give himself a chance. He'll do well if he keeps that up for the rest of the season.

DVauthrin · « **Reply #153 on:** April 20, 2009, 09:47:42 pm »

Quote from: Mr. Happy on April 20, 2009, 09:43:20 pm

After a solid AB, you gotta swing at that pitch!

Agreed. but at least he had a solid approach in that situation and didn't swing at everything. I'm still perplexed why Rhodes never threw him a breaking ball though.

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #154 on:** April 20, 2009, 09:47:52 pm »

Haisrston Jr., flies out deep into the corner in right.

Top 9 - 2 outs, none on: HOU 3, CIN 4

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #155 on:** April 20, 2009, 09:48:20 pm »

Quote from: BudGirl on April 20, 2009, 09:46:47 pm

berkman's ab was bad. i wasn't surprised lee got walked to get to pence. you even showed why they wouldn't be worried about it.

Berkman is lost at the plate right now.

pots · « **Reply #156 on:** April 20, 2009, 09:48:43 pm »

Quote from: BudGirl on April 20, 2009, 09:47:18 pm

why wouldn't you?

Cause you've been fighting off pitches to get to that point. It's like giving up. Especially in that situation. Not saying it doesn't happen, but I just didn't expect it there.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #157 on:** April 20, 2009, 09:49:14 pm »

Quote from: Noe in Austin on April 20, 2009, 09:47:31 pm

Hey, the kid battled. He did well up until that last pitch. That was good thing he did to give himself a chance. He'll do well if he keeps that up for the rest of the season.

But he's gotta finish good AB's too.

hostros7 · « **Reply #158 on:** April 20, 2009, 09:49:39 pm »

A couple of things go differently in this series and papa grande is in here trying to lock down a 4 game sweep. Baseball.

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #159 on:** April 20, 2009, 09:50:03 pm »

Top 9 - 2 outs, none on:

Votto: struck out looking on the 1-2 pitch on the outside corner. 3 outs.

Middle 9: HOU 3, CIN 4

BudGirl · « **Reply #160 on:** April 20, 2009, 09:50:15 pm »

when did valverde start wearing byrdak's glasses? i noticed it a couple of games back.

Noe · « **Reply #161 on:** April 20, 2009, 09:50:18 pm »

Quote from: Mr. Happy on April 20, 2009, 09:48:20 pm

Berkman is lost at the plate right now.

Fix Berkman and that goes a long way to fix the lineup. Lineup if broke right now and Pence is exposed as the free swinging happy go lucky running fool. He was so excited that Berkman and Lee hit back-to-back homers that he decided to go take a stroll around the bases. That's how excited he was.

DVauthrin · « **Reply #162 on:** April 20, 2009, 09:50:28 pm »

Quote from: Mr. Happy on April 20, 2009, 09:48:20 pm

Berkman is lost at the plate right now.

his at bat was the killer in the inning. you expect lance to at least get the runner home from 3rd with less than two outs.

DVauthrin · « **Reply #163 on:** April 20, 2009, 09:52:09 pm »

Quote from: Mr. Happy on April 20, 2009, 09:49:14 pm

But he's gotta finish good AB's too.

Yes, he does, but at least there was positive progress made by Pence. Now he needs to continue to apply the good things he did that at bat and not get discouraged by the poor result.

Noe · « **Reply #164 on:** April 20, 2009, 09:52:21 pm »

Quote from: Mr. Happy on April 20, 2009, 09:49:14 pm

But he's gotta finish good AB's too.

Baby Steps. First thing is to get him to quit going 1-2-3 sit down in those situations. He battled. He keeps that up, he'll win his share. So that is a good thing. Had he gone 1-2-3, looking at the last strike or swinging would not have mattered, he would be a considerable lost cause to me. He showed a glimer of hope at least. That is good. Hey, it's sumpthin!

Noe · « **Reply #165 on:** April 20, 2009, 09:53:45 pm »

Okay folks, stop this long faces stuff, we got us a game to win here. Come on, rally caps, lucky underwear, favorite pillows, your ba-ba when you were a baby that you still have in the closet (you know who you are).

It's RALLY TIME! First one to post something negative gets to answer to me.

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #166 on:** April 20, 2009, 09:55:12 pm »

Bottom 9: Cordero (RHP) to try for his 19th straight save

Blum: ball (1-0), strike, low outside corner (1-1), laced a liner over Cheo's head (1-2), fouls one off his leg (1-2), ball, well high and away (2-2), ball (3-2), flied out to left. 1 out, none on.

Bottom 9, 1 out, none on: HOU 3, CIN 4

BudGirl · « **Reply #167 on:** April 20, 2009, 09:55:32 pm »

come on pudge, do it for noe.

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #168 on:** April 20, 2009, 09:56:24 pm »

Bottom 9, 1 out, none on: HOU 3, CIN 4

Pudge: ball (1-0), slaps a liner to right for a single. Jason Smith in to run for Pudge

Bottom 9, 1 out, runner at 1B: HOU 3, CIN 4

Ty in Tampa · « **Reply #169 on:** April 20, 2009, 09:56:27 pm »

Out of JD's mouth, onto Pudge's bat.

BatGirl · « **Reply #170 on:** April 20, 2009, 09:56:28 pm »

Quote from: BudGirl on April 20, 2009, 09:55:32 pm

come on pudge, do it for noe.

noe, why does pudge do things for you?

Noe · « **Reply #171 on:** April 20, 2009, 09:56:32 pm »

Alright, that's still nothing, come one now, don't listen to Mr. Sad Pants Milo and his natty naysaying... we're gonna win this one. WOOO nice Pudgy!

BudGirl · « **Reply #172 on:** April 20, 2009, 09:56:42 pm »

come on michael, do it for noe.

BudGirl · « **Reply #173 on:** April 20, 2009, 09:57:48 pm »

Quote from: BudGirl on April 20, 2009, 09:56:42 pm

come on michael, do it for noe.

noe, why doesn't bourn like you?

erstad does though, right?

Noe · « **Reply #174 on:** April 20, 2009, 09:57:58 pm »

Quote from: BatGirl on April 20, 2009, 09:56:28 pm

noe, why does pudge do things for you?

Because es mi amigo! I wanted his shirt but the shed had none. Maybe later, come one we got us a game to win here... darnit Bourny! Who called that hit and run?!?!?

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #175 on:** April 20, 2009, 09:58:33 pm »

Bottom 9, 1 out, runner on 1B:

Bourn: offered at a very high fastball (0-1, JD said he was lucky he didn't dislocate his shoulder on that one), ball low (1-1), popped up to 3B with the runner going. 2 outs, Smith on 1B. Erstad at the plate.

Bottom 9, 2 outs, runner on 1B: HOU 3, CIN 4

Noe · « **Reply #176 on:** April 20, 2009, 09:58:45 pm »

Quote from: BudGirl on April 20, 2009, 09:57:48 pm

noe, why doesn't bourn like you?

erstad does though, right?

Erstad's due. Erstad's due. Erstad's due!

Ty in Tampa · « **Reply #177 on:** April 20, 2009, 10:00:07 pm »

shitfuck

Noe · « **Reply #178 on:** April 20, 2009, 10:00:16 pm »

Let's go Da-rin! tap, tap, tap... Let's go Da-rin!

BudGirl · « **Reply #179 on:** April 20, 2009, 10:00:16 pm »

boo reds.

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #180 on:** April 20, 2009, 10:00:43 pm »

Bottom 9, 2 outs, runner on 1B:

Erstad: ball inside, catcher does a nice job to put a glove on it (1-0), throw over, fouls off the riding fastball (1-1), throw over, ball (2-1), lines out to left (runner going). 3 outs.

Ballgame: HOU 3, CIN 4

Bench · « **Reply #181 on:** April 20, 2009, 10:00:47 pm »

fuckshit

Arky Vaughan · « **Reply #182 on:** April 20, 2009, 10:01:34 pm »

Well, that was underwhelming.

Noe · « **Reply #183 on:** April 20, 2009, 10:02:18 pm »

Another hit and run? Oh come on!!! *Sigh*. Okay, I now return you to the same story on the Astros, version Monday night. Gnashing of teeth about Geary, Pence and Berkman is scheduled for t-minus 20 seconds on the TZ. See you there... oh and Jason Smith was used perfectly tonight. Just saying!

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #184 on:** April 20, 2009, 10:02:19 pm »

Quote from: Arky Vaughan on April 20, 2009, 10:01:34 pm

Well, that was underwhelming.

Yet again...

Noe · « **Reply #185 on:** April 20, 2009, 10:13:55 pm »

Quote from: hostros7 on April 20, 2009, 09:49:39 pm

A couple of things go differently in this series and papa grande is in here trying to lock down a 4 game sweep. Baseball.

Funny you said this because that was a thought I had earlier. The Reds aren't coming in here as world beaters. They're struggling. Houston had a two straight winning streak. And this is a four game series. The very last thing you'd expect is to lose three of four to a team that didn't look that great (their ACE got banged around by the Astros in their only win). But man-oh-man, simple situational hitting 101 and Houston wins three maybe even four this series.

That's gotta be eating someone up something fierce. If not Coop (and I'm sure it is), then WadeSmith for sure.

JimR · « **Reply #186 on:** April 21, 2009, 09:00:48 am »

Quote from: pots on April 20, 2009, 09:45:09 pm

Hmm, you just don't expect a called 3rd strike in an 11 pitch at bat.

are you kidding?

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #187 on:** April 21, 2009, 10:40:23 am »

Quote from: JimR on April 21, 2009, 09:00:48 am

are you kidding?

I don't expect it either because with that many pitches, I expect that the batter has a fucking clue about not taking close pitches with two strikes. Then I remember this was Pence we're talking about and my expectations go out the window.