Author Topic: Georgians of Atlanta v. Lone Stars of Houston, 9/8/2009 (Read 3856 times)

Reuben · « **on:** September 08, 2009, 07:55:51 pm »

Astros down 0-1, end of 3. Paulino wild the first two innings, but limits the damage to a LaRoche solo HR. Carlos Lee singled for the only hit so far. I think.

The upcoming Valverde bobblehead doll looks absolutely nothing like Jose Valverde, beyond having the correct number of limbs and Astros uniform.

I can't really do PBP but I can try to update here and there for a bit.

Philip · « **Reply #1 on:** September 08, 2009, 08:21:23 pm »

Quote from: Reuben on September 08, 2009, 07:55:51 pm

Astros down 0-1, end of 3. Paulino wild the first two innings, but limits the damage to a LaRoche solo HR. Carlos Lee singled for the only hit so far. I think.

The upcoming Valverde bobblehead doll looks absolutely nothing like Jose Valverde, beyond having the correct number of limbs and Astros uniform.

I can't really do PBP but I can try to update here and there for a bit.

That's a good one.....I wonder why they can't make the figurines look more like the guy they are supposed to be. I mean, I had a Superman figurine and it pretty much looked like the DC comic character.

Speaking of Valverde, has any Houston reliever had 2 consecutive seasons as good as he has? He throws a lot of pitches and allows a lot of traffic but he seldom seems to blow a save.

GreatBagwellsBeard · « **Reply #2 on:** September 08, 2009, 08:25:59 pm »

Quote from: Philip on September 08, 2009, 08:21:23 pm

That's a good one.....I wonder why they can't make the figurines look more like the guy they are supposed to be. I mean, I had a Superman figurine and it pretty much looked like the DC comic character.

Speaking of Valverde, has any Houston reliever had 2 consecutive seasons as good as he has? He throws a lot of pitches and allows a lot of traffic but he seldom seems to blow a save.

There was this guy named Lidge...

Reuben · « **Reply #3 on:** September 08, 2009, 08:27:12 pm »

Top 6, Astros down 0-2. McLouth hit a solo HR amidst a nice stretch where Felipe has settled down and gotten some quick outs.

Blum had the Astros' 2nd hit, but otherwise nothing doing for the offense tonight.

Reuben · « **Reply #4 on:** September 08, 2009, 08:28:22 pm »

Quote from: GreatBagwellsBeard on September 08, 2009, 08:25:59 pm

There was this guy named Lidge...

Wagner strung together some decent years...

Lurch · « **Reply #5 on:** September 08, 2009, 08:29:46 pm »

Quote from: GreatBagwellsBeard on September 08, 2009, 08:25:59 pm

There was this guy named Lidge...

Billy in 01, 02 and 03

Reuben · « **Reply #6 on:** September 08, 2009, 08:31:04 pm »

Paulino pulled for Michaels the PH to lead off the 6th. 6 IP, 4 H, 2 ER, 3 BB, 6 K for Felipe. 88 pitches/53 strikes.

GreatBagwellsBeard · « **Reply #7 on:** September 08, 2009, 08:35:19 pm »

Michaels on 2nd , Bourn on 1st. No out. Matsui at the plate.

This is the chance, gotta take it.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #8 on:** September 08, 2009, 08:35:31 pm »

Quote from: Reuben on September 08, 2009, 08:28:22 pm

Wagner strung together some decent years...

Dave Smith and Joe Sambito were pretty fair too.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #9 on:** September 08, 2009, 08:36:43 pm »

Come on, Twinkie!

Ron Brand · « **Reply #10 on:** September 08, 2009, 08:37:49 pm »

Mother Fucker. Lance Ks looking on 0-2, FB outside corner. Totally fooled.

Lurch · « **Reply #11 on:** September 08, 2009, 08:38:02 pm »

Damn this old team.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #12 on:** September 08, 2009, 08:41:03 pm »

Lee is the third walk of the inning. Bases loaded, two out, Miggy's up.

Lurch · « **Reply #13 on:** September 08, 2009, 08:44:43 pm »

Quote from: Ron Brand on September 08, 2009, 08:41:03 pm

Lee is the third walk of the inning. Bases loaded, two out, Miggy's up.

~~Wow, how slow was Miggy there?~~

ETA: not, nice play by chippa

Ron Brand · « **Reply #14 on:** September 08, 2009, 08:45:02 pm »

Miggy slaps it back to the box, Vasquez deflects it, and Larry throws Tejada out at first. 2-0 Braves through six.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #15 on:** September 08, 2009, 08:46:01 pm »

Quote from: Lurch on September 08, 2009, 08:44:43 pm

Wow, how slow was Miggy there?

I don't know if he slipped coming out of the box or not but not really all that close, even with the deflection. Chipper still has an arm.

Lurch · « **Reply #16 on:** September 08, 2009, 08:48:48 pm »

Quote from: Ron Brand on September 08, 2009, 08:46:01 pm

I don't know if he slipped coming out of the box or not but not really all that close, even with the deflection. Chipper still has an arm.

I went backed and watched. That was just an amazing play by Jones. He must have been anticipating a possible deflection to be that far over towards SS with a hit up the middle. Credit to him

Ron Brand · « **Reply #17 on:** September 08, 2009, 09:02:29 pm »

Runners on first and second after a single by Pence!!! and a walk to Blum. Nobody out, Maysonet up, PH for Q.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #18 on:** September 08, 2009, 09:03:52 pm »

Maysonet sac bunts the runners to 2B and 3B and Erstad is hitting for the pitcher. One out.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #19 on:** September 08, 2009, 09:05:42 pm »

Erstad is consistently behind Vasquez' 89 mph fastball.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #20 on:** September 08, 2009, 09:06:29 pm »

...and that was a total fucking waste as Erstad strikes out on a change away. Two outs now, Bourn up.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #21 on:** September 08, 2009, 09:09:15 pm »

Christ. Bourn strikes out too. The difference between Coop and Cox couldn't be more clear - Cox left an obviously struggling Vasquez in with the lead run at the plate and no outs. Coop would be on pitcher #3 or 4 at the end of the inning.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #22 on:** September 08, 2009, 09:14:10 pm »

Strong 8th inning by Brocail, three up and three down. 2-0 Braves, bottom of the 8th coming up.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #23 on:** September 08, 2009, 09:20:54 pm »

Bleh. Bottom of the 8th is highlighted by Puma's single off the LF wall and lowlighted by Lee's DP grounder to end the inning.

Gracias, Fred Loya!

SaltyParker · « **Reply #24 on:** September 08, 2009, 09:27:06 pm »

Quote from: Ron Brand on September 08, 2009, 09:09:15 pm

The difference between Coop and Cox couldn't be more clear - Cox left an obviously struggling Vasquez in with the lead run at the plate and no outs. Coop would be on pitcher #3 or 4 at the end of the inning.

I was thinking the exact same thing.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #25 on:** September 08, 2009, 09:29:37 pm »

Fulchino gets through the 9th without giving up a run and it's 2-0 Braves going to the bottom of the 9th.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #26 on:** September 08, 2009, 09:33:10 pm »

Miggy leads off with a triple that just sneaks past McLouth's glove at the base of Tal's Hill.

believin · « **Reply #27 on:** September 08, 2009, 09:34:57 pm »

Fun to see that triple.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #28 on:** September 08, 2009, 09:35:36 pm »

Pence!!! finally shows up with a single and it's 2-1! Blum up.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #29 on:** September 08, 2009, 09:36:27 pm »

Blum hits the first pitch to second for a double play. Crap.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #30 on:** September 08, 2009, 09:37:00 pm »

Shitfuck

Ron Brand · « **Reply #31 on:** September 08, 2009, 09:39:11 pm »

Coste prolongs the inevitable, singling to left and is run for by Manzella. Boone up.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #32 on:** September 08, 2009, 09:41:13 pm »

Boone with the soft fly to left ends the game, 2-1 Braves.