Author Topic: Astros at stRangers, 6/16/09 (Read 5796 times)

OregonStrosFan · « **on:** June 16, 2009, 06:26:46 pm »

Matsui activated, Blum to the DL. (Footer via Twitter)

Pudge "somewhat a 'surprise' starter" tonight and will tie "Pudge" Fisk in all time games caught (at 2,226). Read about Pudge's career at the Dallas Morning News and at the Chronicle.

Read JaneDoe's Sing a song of Elvis series review here (or Astros.com series preview here) (or Yahoo! sports series preview here).

To round out todays pregame link-o-rama, here links to the Astros Gameday Press Pass and Gameday.

Good Guys

Lineup:

Bourn (CF)
Tejada (SS)
Pence (RF)
Lee (DH)
Berkman (1B)
Rodriguez (C)
Matsui (2B)
Erstad (LF)
Maysonet (3B)

Pitching: Wandy Rodriguez

Rangers

Lineup:

I. Kinsler (2B)
M. Young (3B)
A. Jones (DH)
N. Cruz (RF)
D. Murphy (LF)
M. Byrd (CF)
C. Davis (1B)
J. Saltalamacchia (C)
E. Andrus (SS)

Pitching: Kevin Millwood (RHP)

Lurch · « **Reply #1 on:** June 16, 2009, 07:09:47 pm »

if anyone has a video account they don't plan on using tonight that they'd be willing to share, please PM me.

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #2 on:** June 16, 2009, 07:14:53 pm »

I can perhaps understand Coop moving Berkman to 5th for a bit while he was scuffling, but his numbers lately have been fine and Spaz isn't hitting right now for shit (e.g. the lsat two chin high pitches he swung at with 2 on, none out). C'mon Coop, pull your head out!

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #3 on:** June 16, 2009, 07:17:30 pm »

What a waste of a good start (Bourn double, Miggy walk). Strike 'em out (Lee) throw 'em out (Bourn) ends the inning.

austro · « **Reply #4 on:** June 16, 2009, 07:18:31 pm »

How in the world does Bourn get thrown out by that much after the catcher double-clutches?

Alkie · « **Reply #5 on:** June 16, 2009, 07:22:28 pm »

Wait, the last place Astros are playing tonight?

Y'all know the Horns are on in HD in a game that matters on ESPN, right?

Filthy Aggies.

ETA: Uh, I mean ASU is playing in a game that matters. The Horns are apparently not at this game yet.

EATA: Neverfuckingmind. Enjoy the Astros game. Unless you're a SunDevil fan, in which case, turn over to ESPN..

homer · « **Reply #6 on:** June 16, 2009, 07:23:26 pm »

He wasn't trying to steal.

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #7 on:** June 16, 2009, 07:26:45 pm »

Quote from: homer on June 16, 2009, 07:23:26 pm

He wasn't trying to steal.

Sorry, runners going on the 3-2 pitch. Called it a 'double steal', probably a hit and run...

homer · « **Reply #8 on:** June 16, 2009, 07:28:18 pm »

Bourn and Miggy were going hard the previous two or three pitches.

austro · « **Reply #9 on:** June 16, 2009, 07:29:28 pm »

This umpire is not a good match for Wandy.

Alkie · « **Reply #10 on:** June 16, 2009, 07:33:52 pm »

Quote from: austro on June 16, 2009, 07:29:28 pm

This umpire is not a good match for Wandy.

No, but the umpire definitely gets his vitamins. Hah ha heheheh.

I don't get it either.

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #11 on:** June 16, 2009, 07:35:29 pm »

After going 4 for his last 33, Kinsler (now 8-11 off Wandy) leads off with a homer and Michael Young scores on a single to left by Byrd (Erstad bobbled it, but not sure he could've gotten him).

End 1: HOU 0, TEX 2

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #12 on:** June 16, 2009, 07:37:11 pm »

Kinsler owns Wandy and the ump's got a tight zone.

Alkie · « **Reply #13 on:** June 16, 2009, 07:38:26 pm »

GET the fuck out. 3 run shot. 6-3 ASU now.

What are the rest of you all talking about?

Lurch · « **Reply #14 on:** June 16, 2009, 07:38:37 pm »

Quote from: Alkie on June 16, 2009, 07:22:28 pm

Wait, the last place Astros are playing tonight?

Y'all know the Horns are on in HD in a game that matters on ESPN, right?

Filthy Aggies.

ETA: Uh, I mean ASU is playing in a game that matters. The Horns are apparently not at this game yet.

EATA: Neverfuckingmind. Enjoy the Astros game. Unless you're a SunDevil fan, in which case, turn over to ESPN..

Rope-a-dope

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #15 on:** June 16, 2009, 07:38:58 pm »

Good Guys helping Millwood out quite a bit tonight...

Alkie · « **Reply #16 on:** June 16, 2009, 07:39:16 pm »

Quote from: Lurch on June 16, 2009, 07:38:37 pm

Rope-a-dope

"Is that all you got, Leake?"

"Yep."

homer · « **Reply #17 on:** June 16, 2009, 07:39:41 pm »

Why is Pudge hitting 6th?

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #18 on:** June 16, 2009, 07:41:33 pm »

Quote from: homer on June 16, 2009, 07:39:41 pm

Why is Pudge hitting 6th?

Magic 8-ball says: "yes"

homer · « **Reply #19 on:** June 16, 2009, 07:47:03 pm »

New game.

Lurch · « **Reply #20 on:** June 16, 2009, 07:47:50 pm »

Quote from: Alkie on June 16, 2009, 07:39:16 pm

"Is that all you got, Leake?"

"Yep."

TKO.

austro · « **Reply #21 on:** June 16, 2009, 07:48:55 pm »

Hey, I've got an idea: don't let Wandy pitch to that fucker anymore.

Alkie · « **Reply #22 on:** June 16, 2009, 07:51:14 pm »

Quote from: Alkie on June 16, 2009, 07:39:16 pm

"Is that all you got, Leake?"

"Yep."

Holy shit, it worked. Foreman's been knocked out!

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #23 on:** June 16, 2009, 07:54:44 pm »

Another homer by Wandy's daddy makes it 3-0 stRangers at the end of 2.

moriartp · « **Reply #24 on:** June 16, 2009, 07:58:17 pm »

Fuck this ump.

homer · « **Reply #25 on:** June 16, 2009, 08:00:18 pm »

Draft beer is $5.25 at the open air baseball facility next to Jerry World.

ferret · « **Reply #26 on:** June 16, 2009, 08:03:34 pm »

Lucas twitters, "Very smallish looking crowd at The Ballpark. Is the "magic" of the Silver Boot Series played out?" Sure that's what it is. Magic.

roadrunner · « **Reply #27 on:** June 16, 2009, 08:04:19 pm »

Anybody know where I can listen to the UT game?

homer · « **Reply #28 on:** June 16, 2009, 08:05:21 pm »

Something is played out because this shit is scheduled during the week for the first time. I think.

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #29 on:** June 16, 2009, 08:08:14 pm »

A homer by Murphy makes it 4-0 at the end of 3...

roadrunner · « **Reply #30 on:** June 16, 2009, 08:08:56 pm »

Quote from: roadrunner on June 16, 2009, 08:04:19 pm

Anybody know where I can listen to the UT game?

http://www.cwsomaha.com/index.php?Itemid=&id=58310&option=com_content&task=view

I found this for anybody who was looking for an answer to my question.

ferret · « **Reply #31 on:** June 16, 2009, 08:12:50 pm »

Quote from: homer on June 16, 2009, 08:05:21 pm

Something is played out because this shit is scheduled during the week for the first time. I think.

Katy Feeney has always hated the Astros. She stuck the Astros in godforsaken North Texas on an off day. That has doomed them, as Lucas blogged,

"With all this momentum the Astros are stuck in North Texas Monday on a day off. This is hardly a great place to have an off day. Its close to home, but it isn't. It is not a tourist area and is way too spread out for ease in getting around. Too bad the Minnesota trip did not preceed this visit to Irving and Arlington with the off day in Minneapolis. That is a nice downtown are to spend an off day in. Irving, Texas, is not."

Nothing like an off day in Irving (NTTAWWT) to fuck with your mo.

JaneDoe · « **Reply #32 on:** June 16, 2009, 08:14:25 pm »

Quote from: OregonStrosFan on June 16, 2009, 07:54:44 pm

Another homer by Wandy's daddy makes it 3-0 stRangers at the end of 2.

Guess Eny didn't read my preview. Kinsler has made Wandy his bitch.

Lurch · « **Reply #33 on:** June 16, 2009, 08:17:18 pm »

Quote from: roadrunner on June 16, 2009, 08:08:56 pm

http://www.cwsomaha.com/index.php?Itemid=&id=58310&option=com_content&task=view

I found this for anybody who was looking for an answer to my question.

If you want to watch... http://www.justin.tv/sticktv_1

I've not had any luck finding the Astros though.

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #34 on:** June 16, 2009, 08:17:39 pm »

Quote from: JaneDoe on June 16, 2009, 08:14:25 pm

Guess Eny didn't read my preview. Kinsler has made Wandy his bitch.

Preview of what?

Navin R Johnson · « **Reply #35 on:** June 16, 2009, 08:18:26 pm »

Kaz cant turn a should be 6-4-3. Just bench him. I'd rather see Jim Kata.

homer · « **Reply #36 on:** June 16, 2009, 08:19:25 pm »

What the fuck is Lucas talking about? What exactly do baseball players need to pass the time?

Alkie · « **Reply #37 on:** June 16, 2009, 08:19:31 pm »

Quote from: ferret on June 16, 2009, 08:12:50 pm

Katy Feeney has always hated the Astros. She stuck the Astros in godforsaken North Texas on an off day. That has doomed them, as Lucas blogged,

"With all this momentum the Astros are stuck in North Texas Monday on a day off. This is hardly a great place to have an off day. Its close to home, but it isn't. It is not a tourist area and is way too spread out for ease in getting around. Too bad the Minnesota trip did not preceed this visit to Irving and Arlington with the off day in Minneapolis. That is a nice downtown are to spend an off day in. Irving, Texas, is not."

Nothing like an off day in Irving (NTTAWWT) to fuck with your mo.

I think the real news here is that Greg just, in all seriousness, suggested that Irving would never be nearly as cool a place as downtown Mpls. Which is a fine place, don't get me wrong. I just think that says more about the MidCities than anything else.

MPLS - Not The Midcities.

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #38 on:** June 16, 2009, 08:19:35 pm »

Quote from: Lurch on June 16, 2009, 08:17:18 pm

I've ~~not had any~~ been lucky not to find~~ing~~ the Astros though.

FIFY

Alkie · « **Reply #39 on:** June 16, 2009, 08:20:27 pm »

Quote from: homer on June 16, 2009, 08:19:25 pm

What the fuck is Lucas talking about? What exactly do baseball players need to pass the time?

Top hat and a deck of cards. That's what I'd do with a day off in Irving.

That and put some babies in some blonde blue eyed women with big hair.

ferret · « **Reply #40 on:** June 16, 2009, 08:21:05 pm »

Quote from: homer on June 16, 2009, 08:19:25 pm

What the fuck is Lucas talking about? What exactly do baseball players need to pass the time?

He's twittering, he's blogging, he's on face book, they show him typing on TV. The man is spread thinner than edible panties on Rosie.

homer · « **Reply #41 on:** June 16, 2009, 08:21:34 pm »

Why the fuck are the Astros staying in Irving?

ferret · « **Reply #42 on:** June 16, 2009, 08:23:19 pm »

Quote from: homer on June 16, 2009, 08:21:34 pm

Why the fuck are the Astros staying in Irving?

They got a Days Inn and a Dennys.

JaneDoe · « **Reply #43 on:** June 16, 2009, 08:23:26 pm »

Damn that was a nice pitch. What does the ump want?

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #44 on:** June 16, 2009, 08:24:02 pm »

Quote from: JaneDoe on June 16, 2009, 08:23:26 pm

Damn that was a nice pitch. What does the ump want?

This guy is killing Wandy.

JaneDoe · « **Reply #45 on:** June 16, 2009, 08:24:39 pm »

Quote from: ferret on June 16, 2009, 08:23:19 pm

They got a Days Inn and a Dennys.

"Kids under 12 eat free! Yipee! That's me!"--Brandon Backe

Alkie · « **Reply #46 on:** June 16, 2009, 08:25:22 pm »

Quote from: JaneDoe on June 16, 2009, 08:24:39 pm

"Kids under 12 eat free! Yipee! That's me!"--Brandon Backe

Backe's ERA is still under 12?

Navin R Johnson · « **Reply #47 on:** June 16, 2009, 08:25:35 pm »

Judging by Wandy's lip, looks like he ended up with teh herpes last night.

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #48 on:** June 16, 2009, 08:26:51 pm »

Quote from: Alkie on June 16, 2009, 08:25:22 pm

Backe's ERA is still under 12?

If so not for long. He's starting to toss in the bullpen...

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #49 on:** June 16, 2009, 08:28:32 pm »

Quote from: OregonStrosFan on June 16, 2009, 08:26:51 pm

If so not for long. He's starting to toss in the bullpen...

BAcke's ERA is 12 even.

JaneDoe · « **Reply #50 on:** June 16, 2009, 08:32:43 pm »

Quote from: Mr. Happy on June 16, 2009, 08:28:32 pm

BAcke's ERA is 12 even.

Exactly

JaneDoe · « **Reply #51 on:** June 16, 2009, 08:33:08 pm »

Well, good for Pudge.

ferret · « **Reply #52 on:** June 16, 2009, 08:33:33 pm »

Quote from: OregonStrosFan on June 16, 2009, 08:26:51 pm

If so not for long. He's starting to toss in the bullpen...

Cooper, sensing a comeback, gets Arias up

roadrunner · « **Reply #53 on:** June 16, 2009, 08:34:12 pm »

Wandy probably would've thrown a shutout if the team didn't have to spend the off day in Irving. Damn schedule!

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #54 on:** June 16, 2009, 08:34:25 pm »

Pudge makes it 6-1 TEX with a shot to right (and a nice ovation from the crowd).

homer · « **Reply #55 on:** June 16, 2009, 08:38:38 pm »

Half hearted ovation for Pudge.

Savage · « **Reply #56 on:** June 16, 2009, 08:42:59 pm »

Miggy sure looked ugly on that play.

ferret · « **Reply #57 on:** June 16, 2009, 08:43:34 pm »

nice move on a hot shot to his right by Tejada. Cardinal scouts take note.

homer · « **Reply #58 on:** June 16, 2009, 08:45:35 pm »

Sweet turn Miggy!

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #59 on:** June 16, 2009, 08:52:35 pm »

2 on no outs again for you Spaz. NO PULL YOUR HEAD OUT THIS TIME!

ferret · « **Reply #60 on:** June 16, 2009, 08:54:50 pm »

Quote from: OregonStrosFan on June 16, 2009, 08:52:35 pm

2 on no outs again for you Spaz. NO PULL YOUR HEAD OUT THIS TIME!

laying off the sliders but swinging at the high fastballs.

JaneDoe · « **Reply #61 on:** June 16, 2009, 09:01:28 pm »

Classic JDism

"If you can't make history, you might as well be a footnote"

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #62 on:** June 16, 2009, 09:02:02 pm »

JD: You know who gave up Carlton Fisk's last major league home run?
Brownie: No.
JD: Me. I also gave up Mike Schmidt's last one. Ya know, if you cannot make history, might as well be a footnote...

homer · « **Reply #63 on:** June 16, 2009, 09:07:52 pm »

Pete Harnisch up in the pen for the Rangers.

ferret · « **Reply #64 on:** June 16, 2009, 09:22:37 pm »

HEY! Fluffy butt!

JaneDoe · « **Reply #65 on:** June 16, 2009, 09:24:00 pm »

Love the sig, ferret.

juliogotay · « **Reply #66 on:** June 16, 2009, 09:24:49 pm »

Quote from: homer on June 16, 2009, 08:21:34 pm

Why the fuck are the Astros staying in Irving?

Arlington doesn't have any luxury hotels.

homer · « **Reply #67 on:** June 16, 2009, 09:25:07 pm »

UT score, please.

ferret · « **Reply #68 on:** June 16, 2009, 09:25:20 pm »

Quote from: JaneDoe on June 16, 2009, 09:24:00 pm

Love the sig, ferret.

only one ever, despite the dirty talk.

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #69 on:** June 16, 2009, 09:27:11 pm »

Quote from: homer on June 16, 2009, 09:25:07 pm

UT score, please.

Top 8, Tex up 7-6, 1 out, runner on 2B.

homer · « **Reply #70 on:** June 16, 2009, 09:28:25 pm »

Keep me posted if you don't mind. Can't find shit that is current on the interwebs.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #71 on:** June 16, 2009, 09:29:15 pm »

Quote from: homer on June 16, 2009, 09:28:25 pm

Keep me posted if you don't mind. Can't find shit that is current on the interwebs.

texassports.com has the free audio link

SaltyParker · « **Reply #72 on:** June 16, 2009, 09:29:46 pm »

Jason Jennings ass is so big it should have turn signals.

homer · « **Reply #73 on:** June 16, 2009, 09:30:30 pm »

And, thanks.

ferret · « **Reply #74 on:** June 16, 2009, 09:31:09 pm »

Quote from: SaltyParker on June 16, 2009, 09:29:46 pm

Jason Jennings ass is so big it should have turn signals.

In Texas? That's like having a ... useless thing on a ... superfluous ...thing.

homer · « **Reply #75 on:** June 16, 2009, 09:32:01 pm »

I am on the phone interwebs. Espn said something like 6-4 in the 7th.

homer · « **Reply #76 on:** June 16, 2009, 09:34:30 pm »

In texas, his ass should have a pair if long horns on it.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #77 on:** June 16, 2009, 09:34:37 pm »

Quote from: homer on June 16, 2009, 09:32:01 pm

I am on the phone interwebs. Espn said something like 6-4 in the 7th.

Damn, might as well use smoke signals.

7-6 Texas, top of the 8th, runners on 1st and 2nd, one out.

MusicMan · « **Reply #78 on:** June 16, 2009, 09:36:51 pm »

2b puts Horns up 8-6, runners on 2nd and 3rd, 1 out

JaneDoe · « **Reply #79 on:** June 16, 2009, 09:37:12 pm »

Quote from: Ron Brand on June 16, 2009, 09:34:37 pm

Damn, might as well use smoke signals.

7-6 Texas, top of the 8th, runners on 1st and 2nd, one out.

Keys doubles in a run. 8-6 with men at 2nd and 3rd. one out

MusicMan · « **Reply #80 on:** June 16, 2009, 09:39:16 pm »

Loy singles in both runners. 10-6 Horns.

JaneDoe · « **Reply #81 on:** June 16, 2009, 09:39:53 pm »

Roy 2 run single. 2 runs score. 10-6 Longhorns

ferret · « **Reply #82 on:** June 16, 2009, 09:45:02 pm »

fuck it, lately game one in a series has been the blind, Rodriguez's homer saved Backe another day on the team.

MusicMan · « **Reply #83 on:** June 16, 2009, 09:51:29 pm »

Quote from: ferret on June 16, 2009, 09:45:02 pm

fuck it, lately game one in a series has been the blind, Rodriguez's homer saved Backe another day on the team.

I have heard (but not seen the stats to support) that home team in game one of a series is the best bet in baseball. The Astros certainly seem to do their part to support that.

ferret · « **Reply #84 on:** June 16, 2009, 09:52:36 pm »

Quote from: MusicMan on June 16, 2009, 09:51:29 pm

I have heard (but not seen the stats to support) that home team in game one of a series is the best bet in baseball. The Astros certainly seem to do their part to support that.

Day off in Irving. Difficult thing to overcome. Ever.

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #85 on:** June 16, 2009, 10:07:11 pm »

UT game: Middle 9, TEX 10, AZ ST 6.

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #86 on:** June 16, 2009, 10:14:00 pm »

BALLGAME: UT 10, AZ ST 6

94CougarGrad · « **Reply #87 on:** June 17, 2009, 05:19:18 pm »

Quote from: homer on June 16, 2009, 08:38:38 pm

Half hearted ovation for Pudge.

Nah, they were pretty cool to him in person. He wasn't booed once (while we were there- we left in the beginning of the 7th), while every time Wandy tossed over to 1B, the crowd gave him what for.

homer · « **Reply #88 on:** June 17, 2009, 05:25:05 pm »

It was half hearted in my section. I have a feeling most of the folks didn't know what the deal was.

94CougarGrad · « **Reply #89 on:** June 17, 2009, 09:06:21 pm »

Quote from: homer on June 17, 2009, 05:25:05 pm

It was half hearted in my section. I have a feeling most of the folks didn't know what the deal was.

Mighta been it. We were in an area with fairly non-hostile Rangers fans and quite a few Astros fans, so maybe we cheered better. Eh.