Author Topic: Fathers @ Astronauts 4/17/11 (Read 5912 times)

JaneDoe · « **on:** April 17, 2011, 10:59:19 am »

Astros lineup

Bourgeois CF
Sanchez SS
Pence RF
Lee 1B
Michaels LF
Johnson 3B
Hall 2B
Quintero C
Myers P

Padres lineup

Denorfia RF
Patterson 2B
Headley 3B
Cantu 1B
Hundley C
Ludwick LF
Maybin CF
Bartlett SS
Richard P

Roof open

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #1 on:** April 17, 2011, 11:01:59 am »

When does Sanchez get a break? Should talk begin on dropping Lee down in the order?

hostros7 · « **Reply #2 on:** April 17, 2011, 11:10:59 am »

Bourn, bourg, pence outfield wouldnt be terrible to see every once in a while either

Ron Brand · « **Reply #3 on:** April 17, 2011, 11:50:59 am »

That is one lineup full of double play potential.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #4 on:** April 17, 2011, 12:27:11 pm »

San Diego AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG

Denorfia, RF 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .261
Patterson, E, 2B 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .100
Headley, 3B 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .255
Cantu, 1B 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .167
Hundley, C 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .341
Ludwick, LF 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .116
Maybin, CF 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .234
Bartlett, SS 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .132
Richard, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .00

BizidyDizidy · « **Reply #5 on:** April 17, 2011, 01:01:04 pm »

Pretty warm

BizidyDizidy · « **Reply #6 on:** April 17, 2011, 01:04:57 pm »

Screen is pretty awesome

JaneDoe · « **Reply #7 on:** April 17, 2011, 01:05:47 pm »

Quote from: BizidyDizidy on April 17, 2011, 01:01:04 pm

Pretty warm

81 degrees
30% humidity

Dog day at stadium, watch where you step.....

BizidyDizidy · « **Reply #8 on:** April 17, 2011, 01:07:12 pm »

Just relocated to the shade, which is pretty nice

BizidyDizidy · « **Reply #9 on:** April 17, 2011, 01:09:26 pm »

Plenty of spots to choose from

JaneDoe · « **Reply #10 on:** April 17, 2011, 01:11:01 pm »

Quote from: BizidyDizidy on April 17, 2011, 01:09:26 pm

Plenty of spots to choose from

Pretty much the general story this season.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #11 on:** April 17, 2011, 01:22:30 pm »

Those aren't Baby Ruth bars.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #12 on:** April 17, 2011, 01:25:03 pm »

Pitching to contact is a much better gambit with Bourn in the game.

JaneDoe · « **Reply #13 on:** April 17, 2011, 01:26:35 pm »

Padres score first on a HR by Hundley.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #14 on:** April 17, 2011, 01:27:03 pm »

Nice grab by Sanchez to start that rundown. That ball was smoked right at him.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #15 on:** April 17, 2011, 01:28:32 pm »

Quote from: Ron Brand on April 17, 2011, 01:25:03 pm

Pitching to contact is a much better gambit with Bourn in the game.

Bourgois is a perfectly acceptable centerfielder. But he's no Michael Bourn.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #16 on:** April 17, 2011, 01:31:29 pm »

Quote from: HudsonHawk on April 17, 2011, 01:28:32 pm

Bourgois is a perfectly acceptable centerfielder. But he's no Michael Bourn.

Perzackly. He's just a step or so slower and we can see it because we see Bourn every day.

Boojwah in LF and Bourn in CF makes the outfield pretty small for the other team.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #17 on:** April 17, 2011, 01:32:12 pm »

CJ's back!

BizidyDizidy · « **Reply #18 on:** April 17, 2011, 01:33:03 pm »

Charles finds the game a delightful place to sleep.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #19 on:** April 17, 2011, 01:34:18 pm »

I don't want to join the crowd bitching about Bill Hall but if he hadn't hesitated at the plate after hitting that one he would've been safe at second.

JaneDoe · « **Reply #20 on:** April 17, 2011, 01:34:18 pm »

Quote from: BizidyDizidy on April 17, 2011, 01:33:03 pm

Charles finds the game a delightful place to sleep.

I am guessing Charles is your pooch?

Alkie · « **Reply #21 on:** April 17, 2011, 01:34:19 pm »

Amazing. The single smartest human being to ever sit down the line is an 8 year old boy.

BizidyDizidy · « **Reply #22 on:** April 17, 2011, 01:35:40 pm »

My 6 month old

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #23 on:** April 17, 2011, 01:36:41 pm »

Quote from: Ron Brand on April 17, 2011, 01:34:18 pm

I don't want to join the crowd bitching about Bill Hall but if he hadn't hesitated at the plate after hitting that one he would've been safe at second.

Perhaps. But I like him being aggressive trying to get in scoring postion.

JaneDoe · « **Reply #24 on:** April 17, 2011, 01:37:58 pm »

Quote from: BizidyDizidy on April 17, 2011, 01:35:40 pm

My 6 month old

Ooops. Sorry.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #25 on:** April 17, 2011, 01:38:17 pm »

Quote from: HudsonHawk on April 17, 2011, 01:36:41 pm

Perhaps. But I like him being aggressive trying to get in scoring postion.

It was a double or die trying. Denorfia made a perfect throw.

BizidyDizidy · « **Reply #26 on:** April 17, 2011, 01:38:49 pm »

They both mostly sleep, eat and poop so I understand the confusion

Alkie · « **Reply #27 on:** April 17, 2011, 01:40:10 pm »

Quote from: BizidyDizidy on April 17, 2011, 01:38:49 pm

They both mostly sleep, eat and poop so I understand the confusion

My goodness, sir; that is one ugly dog.

BizidyDizidy · « **Reply #28 on:** April 17, 2011, 01:43:03 pm »

Can you tell on TV where they have the dogs?

Alkie · « **Reply #29 on:** April 17, 2011, 01:44:43 pm »

Quote from: BizidyDizidy on April 17, 2011, 01:43:03 pm

Can you tell on TV where they have the dogs?

Next to their fat husbands?

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #30 on:** April 17, 2011, 01:44:55 pm »

Quote from: BizidyDizidy on April 17, 2011, 01:43:03 pm

Can you tell on TV where they have the dogs?

Not unless they're behind the plate.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #31 on:** April 17, 2011, 01:46:45 pm »

Pence's throwing motion looks like he's had shoulder surgery. It's just weird.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #32 on:** April 17, 2011, 01:46:51 pm »

If the Padres don't score here, Patterson needs to have the shit stomped out of him.

JaneDoe · « **Reply #33 on:** April 17, 2011, 01:48:31 pm »

Quote from: Ron Brand on April 17, 2011, 01:46:45 pm

Pence's throwing motion looks like he's had shoulder surgery. It's just weird.

He hurt his shoulder while rolling down a hill...

Ron Brand · « **Reply #34 on:** April 17, 2011, 01:49:01 pm »

Quote from: HudsonHawk on April 17, 2011, 01:46:51 pm

If the Padres don't score here, Patterson needs to have the shit stomped out of him.

And get a fruit basket from Myers.

chuck · « **Reply #35 on:** April 17, 2011, 01:49:36 pm »

Quote from: HudsonHawk on April 17, 2011, 01:46:51 pm

If the Padres don't score here, Patterson needs to have the shit stomped out of him.

I know you're going to tell me I'm wrong but I simply don't think it's a foregone conclusion that he would have scored had he not taken a little break on second. Michaels played that ball as well as anyone could play it and I think there would have been a very close play at the plate.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #36 on:** April 17, 2011, 01:50:38 pm »

"You're wrong, and I'll tell you why."

JaneDoe · « **Reply #37 on:** April 17, 2011, 01:50:55 pm »

Quote from: Ron Brand on April 17, 2011, 01:46:45 pm

Pence's throwing motion looks like he's had shoulder surgery. It's just weird.

From a personal message from Pence's mom:

Quote

His funky throwing motion developed due to an injury to his shoulder while racing down a hill at a Ranger game on a dare. He fell while running full speed down a grassy hill and separated his shoulder.
He tried to hide the injury, however it was very apparent that something was wrong. I think that it has taken until about 3 years ago for his arm to feel good to him. Throwing long toss with his brother finally improved his arm strength significantly. Of course the Astros worked with him also.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #38 on:** April 17, 2011, 01:51:34 pm »

They named their dog after LOU HOLTZ?

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #39 on:** April 17, 2011, 01:51:50 pm »

Quote from: chuck on April 17, 2011, 01:49:36 pm

I know you're going to tell me I'm wrong but I simply don't think it's a foregone conclusion that he would have scored had he not taken a little break on second. Michaels played that ball as well as anyone could play it and I think there would have been a very close play at the plate.

Running on the pitch? I think if he keeps running, there's no way they throw him out at the plate. He should have been nearly to 3B by the time the ball hit the ground.

chuck · « **Reply #40 on:** April 17, 2011, 01:51:53 pm »

Dexter's a good looking boy!

JaneDoe · « **Reply #41 on:** April 17, 2011, 01:51:59 pm »

Quote from: Ron Brand on April 17, 2011, 01:51:34 pm

They named their dog after LOU HOLTZ?

It takes all kinds....

Ron Brand · « **Reply #42 on:** April 17, 2011, 01:52:18 pm »

Thank you Jane, I had no idea.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #43 on:** April 17, 2011, 01:54:44 pm »

FOTF with a sweet RBI double!

chuck · « **Reply #44 on:** April 17, 2011, 01:55:06 pm »

I wouldn't name a syphilitic lizard after Lou Holtz.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #45 on:** April 17, 2011, 01:55:10 pm »

Bourgois is a better baserunner than Bourn, but Bourn is faster. Bourn would be unbelievable if he learned to get a jump.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #46 on:** April 17, 2011, 01:56:18 pm »

Lee seems to be trying pretty damn hard this season even though he isn't hitting.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #47 on:** April 17, 2011, 01:56:39 pm »

Quote from: chuck on April 17, 2011, 01:55:06 pm

I wouldn't name a syphilitic lizard after Lou Holtz.

What if it had a lisp?

chuck · « **Reply #48 on:** April 17, 2011, 01:58:40 pm »

Quote from: Ron Brand on April 17, 2011, 01:56:39 pm

What if it had a lisp?

If it had a lisp, a badly dyed combover and talked incomprehensible gibberish then it would BE Lou Holtz and that cretin already has a name.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #49 on:** April 17, 2011, 01:58:50 pm »

Quote from: Ron Brand on April 17, 2011, 01:56:18 pm

Lee seems to be trying pretty damn hard this season even though he isn't hitting.

I never thought he didn't try hard.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #50 on:** April 17, 2011, 01:59:04 pm »

Nice inning for the Good Guys. It's 4-1 Astros after 3.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #51 on:** April 17, 2011, 01:59:20 pm »

Quote from: chuck on April 17, 2011, 01:58:40 pm

If it had a lisp, a badly dyed combover and talked incomprehensible gibberish then it would BE Lou Holtz and that cretin already has a name.

Lou Holtz is named "Donald Trump"?

chuck · « **Reply #52 on:** April 17, 2011, 01:59:54 pm »

A Sunday lineup gets you four runs in three innings off of the Padres. So far so good.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #53 on:** April 17, 2011, 02:00:20 pm »

Quote from: HudsonHawk on April 17, 2011, 01:58:50 pm

I never thought he didn't try hard.

I don't remember seeing him diving around as much as he has in the last week or so. Last year he caught holy hell at the beginning of the season for being indifferent in the field.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #54 on:** April 17, 2011, 02:01:52 pm »

Quote from: Ron Brand on April 17, 2011, 02:00:20 pm

I don't remember seeing him diving around as much as he has in the last week or so. Last year he caught holy hell at the beginning of the season for being indifferent in the field.

Right. I think that holy hell was unfair.

chuck · « **Reply #55 on:** April 17, 2011, 02:02:23 pm »

You know what, Lee is not a terrible first baseman.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #56 on:** April 17, 2011, 02:03:16 pm »

Quote from: chuck on April 17, 2011, 02:02:23 pm

You know what, Lee is not a terrible first baseman.

I agree. I think Lee has a very good glove, even if he's range challenged.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #57 on:** April 17, 2011, 02:03:29 pm »

Quote from: chuck on April 17, 2011, 02:02:23 pm

You know what, Lee is not a terrible first baseman.

He's surprisingly good at first. He would make an AL team very, very happy.

BizidyDizidy · « **Reply #58 on:** April 17, 2011, 02:04:01 pm »

If he can still hit

Ron Brand · « **Reply #59 on:** April 17, 2011, 02:04:30 pm »

Quote from: BizidyDizidy on April 17, 2011, 02:04:01 pm

If he can still hit

Shhh.

pots · « **Reply #60 on:** April 17, 2011, 02:05:30 pm »

Nash and Chris Wallace both with a double and HR early in the Lexington game. Chris Wallace now batting 406.

BizidyDizidy · « **Reply #61 on:** April 17, 2011, 02:07:56 pm »

Charles update: awake and having a ball - I think we have a new baseball fan on our hands

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #62 on:** April 17, 2011, 02:09:42 pm »

Quote from: BizidyDizidy on April 17, 2011, 02:07:56 pm

Charles update: awake and having a ball - I think we have a new baseball fan on our hands

Has he pooped yet?

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #63 on:** April 17, 2011, 02:10:46 pm »

Quote from: pots on April 17, 2011, 02:05:30 pm

Nash and Chris Wallace both with a double and HR early in the Lexington game.

The LEX lineup looks like it could be pretty potent... As does the rotation. Nice to see Dydalewicz with a decent start the other night as well.

BizidyDizidy · « **Reply #64 on:** April 17, 2011, 02:10:54 pm »

Already blew out at Hugo's

chuck · « **Reply #65 on:** April 17, 2011, 02:11:26 pm »

Ouch. That hurts just watching it.

chuck · « **Reply #66 on:** April 17, 2011, 02:11:51 pm »

Quote from: BizidyDizidy on April 17, 2011, 02:10:54 pm

Already blew out at Hugo's

What's their brunch like?

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #67 on:** April 17, 2011, 02:12:08 pm »

Quote from: BizidyDizidy on April 17, 2011, 02:10:54 pm

Already blew out at Hugo's

Make sure you save some if he does. Taking your first shit at the ballyard is always a special moment in one's life.

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #68 on:** April 17, 2011, 02:12:09 pm »

Ouch. Nice catch by Denorfia there.

pots · « **Reply #69 on:** April 17, 2011, 02:12:16 pm »

Wow nice lump, can't be good if it's swelling that quickly

BizidyDizidy · « **Reply #70 on:** April 17, 2011, 02:12:54 pm »

It's my favorite brunch in houston - recommend it (and fairly reasonable, all things considered)

chuck · « **Reply #71 on:** April 17, 2011, 02:14:35 pm »

Quote from: HudsonHawk on April 17, 2011, 02:12:08 pm

Make sure you save some if he does. Taking your first shit at the ballyard is always a special moment in one's life.

Personally I like to recall the first ball I captured, the first extra-innings game I saw, pennant clinching victories, etc. But hey, whatever floats your, uhh, your boat.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #72 on:** April 17, 2011, 02:15:06 pm »

Quote from: BizidyDizidy on April 17, 2011, 02:12:54 pm

It's my favorite brunch in houston - recommend it (and fairly reasonable, all things considered)

Not the caliber of Hugo's, but there's a placed called Guyaba up in the Willowbrook area that ain't half bad. Spanish/Cuban, and their mojitos are pretty damn good.

chuck · « **Reply #73 on:** April 17, 2011, 02:15:55 pm »

Quote from: BizidyDizidy on April 17, 2011, 02:12:54 pm

It's my favorite brunch in houston - recommend it (and fairly reasonable, all things considered)

What's the brunch menu? I'd assume a choice of eggs but what do they offer that's noteworthy? Do they have any weekend soups, for example?

chuck · « **Reply #74 on:** April 17, 2011, 02:18:06 pm »

OK, I figured out how to use the internet. Their Sunday brunch is a buffet. Do they offer ceviches or any other seafood?

Ron Brand · « **Reply #75 on:** April 17, 2011, 02:21:11 pm »

Well, fuck.

pots · « **Reply #76 on:** April 17, 2011, 02:25:08 pm »

Another hit for Nash and Chris Wallace today. Wallace added a grandslam for 7 RBIs today

13-2 Lexington

BizidyDizidy · « **Reply #77 on:** April 17, 2011, 02:26:08 pm »

They have a cold table, a hot line, and a dessert spread - what I can remember from today -

Cold: guacamole, salsas crudas, one ceviche + one coctele de camaron, huitlacoche stuffed zucchini, nopales salad, marinated mushrooms and marinated chiles - there is more but you get the idea

Hot line: sopa de albondigas, sopes, quesadillas, chilaquiles, caulifolwer coated with egg, green chile quail, red chile braised brisket, carnitas (sometimes they have roast suckling pig but not today), chile rellenos, seafood enchiladas + rice, beans, etc.

Dessert - churros, tres leches, mango cheesecake and a bunch of other tortes - I didn't have dessert so I don't remember these as well

I probably remembered about 60-70 percent of what's out there - pretty nice spread

chuck · « **Reply #78 on:** April 17, 2011, 02:27:31 pm »

Good lord, that sounds awesome.

BizidyDizidy · « **Reply #79 on:** April 17, 2011, 02:28:03 pm »

Bush's just smooched

BizidyDizidy · « **Reply #80 on:** April 17, 2011, 02:28:56 pm »

24/head with non-alcoholic drinks included - not a bad deal for what you get

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #81 on:** April 17, 2011, 02:31:31 pm »

Damn, Maybin is fast. Nice play by Sanchez though...

BizidyDizidy · « **Reply #82 on:** April 17, 2011, 02:31:39 pm »

Was maybin really safe?

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #83 on:** April 17, 2011, 02:33:31 pm »

Quote from: BizidyDizidy on April 17, 2011, 02:31:39 pm

Was maybin really safe?

It was pretty darn close.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #84 on:** April 17, 2011, 02:35:43 pm »

Nice job to get out of that inning. Middle six, it's 4-3 Astros.

BizidyDizidy · « **Reply #85 on:** April 17, 2011, 02:37:29 pm »

My wife remembered some more stuff -

Hot: corn pudding, chicken/mushroom tamales, vegetable torta, some kind of quiche

Dessert - dulce de leche brownie/fudge, bread pudding, dulce de leche cookie, plantains, strawberry choc cake, coconut pie, rice pudding, fruit, chocolate cookies, espresso cheesecake and flan

Anyways, highly recommend it - need reservations

pots · « **Reply #86 on:** April 17, 2011, 02:37:55 pm »

Nash hits another HR. 3 HRs in his forst 15 ABs this year

pots · « **Reply #87 on:** April 17, 2011, 02:38:33 pm »

Carlos is due for another jack...

Ron Brand · « **Reply #88 on:** April 17, 2011, 02:40:07 pm »

The Jut is as good a weapon as Tal's Hill.

pots · « **Reply #89 on:** April 17, 2011, 02:40:16 pm »

Quote from: pots on April 17, 2011, 02:38:33 pm

Carlos is due for another jack...

or just an extra basehit. Lee likes lefties

Ron Brand · « **Reply #90 on:** April 17, 2011, 02:40:41 pm »

I enjoy watching Clark windmilling.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #91 on:** April 17, 2011, 02:41:24 pm »

Lee rolled over on his ankle pulling into second. Staying in.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #92 on:** April 17, 2011, 02:44:38 pm »

Quote from: JaneDoe on April 17, 2011, 02:43:47 pm

Reasonably priced?

Quote

24/head with non-alcoholic drinks included - not a bad deal for what you get

JaneDoe · « **Reply #93 on:** April 17, 2011, 02:45:23 pm »

Quote from: Ron Brand on April 17, 2011, 02:44:38 pm

Yeah I saw that after I posted. I had not read past the buffet description yet.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #94 on:** April 17, 2011, 02:46:02 pm »

CJ with his second RBI on the first pitch he sees, it's 6-3 Astros.

JaneDoe · « **Reply #95 on:** April 17, 2011, 02:48:07 pm »

I guess I have single-handedly jinxed Angel. Everytime I start him in my fantasy league he just does nada.

pots · « **Reply #96 on:** April 17, 2011, 02:48:33 pm »

Wow, Hundley almost down for the count on a foul ball

Ron Brand · « **Reply #97 on:** April 17, 2011, 02:52:09 pm »

JD and Brownie called it, strike-em-out throw-em-out double play to end the sixth.

pots · « **Reply #98 on:** April 17, 2011, 02:55:26 pm »

Quote from: Ron Brand on April 17, 2011, 02:52:09 pm

JD and Brownie called it, strike-em-out throw-em-out double play to end the sixth.

One of the easiest calls of the year

Ron Brand · « **Reply #99 on:** April 17, 2011, 02:55:33 pm »

God damn, Abad, that shit is a ticket to AAA.

chuck · « **Reply #100 on:** April 17, 2011, 02:55:55 pm »

Goddamit.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #101 on:** April 17, 2011, 02:56:41 pm »

Step on your dick, then throw it into RF for three bases. Two errors on the same play. Nice.

pots · « **Reply #102 on:** April 17, 2011, 03:03:36 pm »

10 appearances in 16 games, yikes

BizidyDizidy · « **Reply #103 on:** April 17, 2011, 03:09:52 pm »

Charles is decidedly in favor of take me out to the ballgame

Ron Brand · « **Reply #104 on:** April 17, 2011, 03:15:31 pm »

22,899 announced...7,500 actual?

Ron Brand · « **Reply #105 on:** April 17, 2011, 03:18:27 pm »

Come on guys. Not the Stumblefuck Inning.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #106 on:** April 17, 2011, 03:19:36 pm »

5 errors in 16 games for Sanchez.

BizidyDizidy · « **Reply #107 on:** April 17, 2011, 03:21:15 pm »

Any chance he doesn't steal 2nd here

BizidyDizidy · « **Reply #108 on:** April 17, 2011, 03:22:31 pm »

Apparently so

Ron Brand · « **Reply #109 on:** April 17, 2011, 03:25:08 pm »

Melancon isn't anywhere near the plate. This doesn't smell good at all.

BizidyDizidy · « **Reply #110 on:** April 17, 2011, 03:25:53 pm »

Double play here

Ron Brand · « **Reply #111 on:** April 17, 2011, 03:26:08 pm »

Fuck. Bases loaded, one out, up by one run.

Rebel Jew · « **Reply #112 on:** April 17, 2011, 03:26:46 pm »

Quote from: Ron Brand on April 17, 2011, 03:25:08 pm

Melancon isn't anywhere near the plate. This doesn't smell good at all.

JD implied a great point about not having to blindly go with your 8th inning guy especially if hes relatively unproven like melancon

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #113 on:** April 17, 2011, 03:27:28 pm »

Quote from: Ron Brand on April 17, 2011, 03:26:08 pm

Fuck. Bases loaded, one out, up by one run.

Not anymore.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #114 on:** April 17, 2011, 03:27:38 pm »

Fuckitty fuckitty fuck fuck fuck.

Big deal Jane, Melancon's on my fantasy team.

2 run single to RCF, it's 7-6 Friars.

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #115 on:** April 17, 2011, 03:27:42 pm »

SHIT!

Rebel Jew · « **Reply #116 on:** April 17, 2011, 03:29:26 pm »

Quote from: OregonStrosFan on April 17, 2011, 03:27:42 pm

SHIT!

don't worry, pence is due up next inning

Ron Brand · « **Reply #117 on:** April 17, 2011, 03:32:03 pm »

There goes the double play. Crap.

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #118 on:** April 17, 2011, 03:32:31 pm »

Quote from: pots on April 17, 2011, 02:37:55 pm

Nash hits another HR. 3 HRs in his forst 15 ABs this year

Wallace and Nash both go yard - AGAIN - in T7 (2B, 3 HR each, Nash with a 1B as well. WOW!).

BizidyDizidy · « **Reply #119 on:** April 17, 2011, 03:33:02 pm »

It's back now

Ron Brand · « **Reply #120 on:** April 17, 2011, 03:34:02 pm »

Lee with a nice play of Headley's grounder to get the runner at home. Two down.

chuck · « **Reply #121 on:** April 17, 2011, 03:37:36 pm »

This blows.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #122 on:** April 17, 2011, 03:37:46 pm »

Mother fucker. Fulchino gets a gift when Cantu swings at ball four but he comes right back and walks in a run.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #123 on:** April 17, 2011, 03:38:14 pm »

Quote from: chuck on April 17, 2011, 03:37:36 pm

This blows.

Tomorrow's headline.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #124 on:** April 17, 2011, 03:38:51 pm »

The Astros *have* to be leading the league in unearned runs.

pots · « **Reply #125 on:** April 17, 2011, 03:39:31 pm »

Quote from: OregonStrosFan on April 17, 2011, 03:32:31 pm

Wallace and Nash both go yard - AGAIN - in T7 (2B, 3 HR each, Nash with a 1B as well. WOW!).

9 RBI for Chris Wallace

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #126 on:** April 17, 2011, 03:40:01 pm »

Damn, there are some nice titties at the yard today.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #127 on:** April 17, 2011, 03:46:37 pm »

Astros go quietly in the eighth, down 8-6.

pots · « **Reply #128 on:** April 17, 2011, 03:50:07 pm »

Ludwick had no chance

Ron Brand · « **Reply #129 on:** April 17, 2011, 03:52:53 pm »

I'm digging the Valdez.

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #130 on:** April 17, 2011, 03:55:39 pm »

Damn, that caught my attention. Where in the heck did those pitches come from?!?!?

chuck · « **Reply #131 on:** April 17, 2011, 03:55:55 pm »

POWDERRRRR RIVER!

pots · « **Reply #132 on:** April 17, 2011, 03:56:17 pm »

He was doing that in spring training. Options suck

Ron Brand · « **Reply #133 on:** April 17, 2011, 03:56:29 pm »

This guy could be our Marmol.

chuck · « **Reply #134 on:** April 17, 2011, 03:57:22 pm »

Quote from: OregonStrosFan on April 17, 2011, 03:55:39 pm

Damn, that caught my attention. Where in the heck did those pitches come from?!?!?

I told you guys he was good. He's always hurt, though, and a bit of a headcase. The headcase part I can handle with a reliever, it's even a plus in some cases. I hope he can stay healthy. The team really needs to sure up the back of the pen.

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #135 on:** April 17, 2011, 03:57:26 pm »

Very nice debut there. 94-96 on the gun with some wicked action... Time to give the kid his 1st MLB win I'd say!

pots · « **Reply #136 on:** April 17, 2011, 03:58:05 pm »

bloop and a blast

Ron Brand · « **Reply #137 on:** April 17, 2011, 03:59:46 pm »

There's the bloop.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #138 on:** April 17, 2011, 04:04:04 pm »

Nice AB by Wallace. C'mon Q.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #139 on:** April 17, 2011, 04:05:52 pm »

Q has been overmatched at the plate today.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #140 on:** April 17, 2011, 04:06:34 pm »

Until that pitch!

Venable kicks a liner off the glove and the bases are loaded, one down!

JaneDoe · « **Reply #141 on:** April 17, 2011, 04:06:46 pm »

Wow. For a second I thought that was Gunther...

Rebel Jew · « **Reply #142 on:** April 17, 2011, 04:06:59 pm »

Wow, can't believe Bell threw him the same pitch 3 times in a row, yeah Q looked awful on the first two swings but still.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #143 on:** April 17, 2011, 04:06:59 pm »

CLANK!

Ron Brand · « **Reply #144 on:** April 17, 2011, 04:07:11 pm »

C'mon Downs!

Rebel Jew · « **Reply #145 on:** April 17, 2011, 04:08:28 pm »

green light

Rebel Jew · « **Reply #146 on:** April 17, 2011, 04:09:17 pm »

bs strike two call

Ron Brand · « **Reply #147 on:** April 17, 2011, 04:09:32 pm »

You cocksucker! You haven't called that fucking pitch all day!

JaneDoe · « **Reply #148 on:** April 17, 2011, 04:10:14 pm »

crapola

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #149 on:** April 17, 2011, 04:10:33 pm »

It's easier to close games when you don't have to throw a strike.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #150 on:** April 17, 2011, 04:10:53 pm »

You can't give Bell a freebie like that. Damn.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #151 on:** April 17, 2011, 04:12:21 pm »

Boojwah be hackin.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #152 on:** April 17, 2011, 04:12:37 pm »

Quote from: Ron Brand on April 17, 2011, 04:10:53 pm

You can't give Bell a freebie like that. Damn.

And he still hasn't thrown a strike to Bougois.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #153 on:** April 17, 2011, 04:13:56 pm »

Balls. Robbed.

JaneDoe · « **Reply #154 on:** April 17, 2011, 04:14:01 pm »

dadgumit

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #155 on:** April 17, 2011, 04:14:07 pm »

Fuck. He throws 6 balls to Bougois, and Boog can't lay off.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #156 on:** April 17, 2011, 04:14:39 pm »

Shitfuck.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #157 on:** April 17, 2011, 04:15:28 pm »

This is the most impatient bunch of hitters I've ever seen.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #158 on:** April 17, 2011, 04:15:47 pm »

Day off tomorrow, before the godless steM. Let's fuck them up and sweep.

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #159 on:** April 17, 2011, 04:16:08 pm »

CRAP!

Ron Brand · « **Reply #160 on:** April 17, 2011, 04:16:25 pm »

Quote from: HudsonHawk on April 17, 2011, 04:15:28 pm

This is the most impatient bunch of hitters I've ever seen.

Yeah. Outside of Wallace, it's an Astro trademark.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #161 on:** April 17, 2011, 04:16:43 pm »

See those three errors...those errors right there...

chuck · « **Reply #162 on:** April 17, 2011, 04:20:17 pm »

Quote from: HudsonHawk on April 17, 2011, 04:16:43 pm

See those three errors...those errors right there...

I can't fault Jason for being over-agressive there, especially when he saw the zone expanding like it did. The errors, though, those are another matter. There was some serious Little League shit out there today. When the Astros score six runs they need to win every time.

Reuben · « **Reply #163 on:** April 17, 2011, 04:28:16 pm »

Where was Inglett in that inning? Was surprised to not see him PH for Q or Bourgeous.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #164 on:** April 17, 2011, 04:30:15 pm »

Quote from: Reuben on April 17, 2011, 04:28:16 pm

Where was Inglett in that inning? Was surprised to not see him PH for Q or Bourgeous.

They'd already burned Downs and had no backup catchers left.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #165 on:** April 17, 2011, 04:38:42 pm »

Glad I missed this one.

Reuben · « **Reply #166 on:** April 17, 2011, 04:44:31 pm »

Quote from: Ron Brand on April 17, 2011, 04:30:15 pm

They'd already burned Downs and had no backup catchers left.

I didn't see the whole game. Was Towles used earlier, then? I was thinking, Inglett for Bourgeous, Bourn to CF, Downs to 1B, Inglett to 2B? Just puzzled, I'm not stamping my feet calling Mills a moron or anything.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #167 on:** April 17, 2011, 04:53:52 pm »

Quote from: Reuben on April 17, 2011, 04:44:31 pm

I didn't see the whole game. Was Towles used earlier, then? I was thinking, Inglett for Bourgeous, Bourn to CF, Downs to 1B, Inglett to 2B? Just puzzled, I'm not stamping my feet calling Mills a moron or anything.

Towles is still hurt from fouling a ball off of his foot. He might be ready Tuesday.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #168 on:** April 17, 2011, 05:27:31 pm »

Quote from: Reuben on April 17, 2011, 04:44:31 pm

I didn't see the whole game. Was Towles used earlier, then? I was thinking, Inglett for Bourgeous, Bourn to CF, Downs to 1B, Inglett to 2B? Just puzzled, I'm not stamping my feet calling Mills a moron or anything.

Why would you pinch hit Inglett for Bourgeois?

Reuben · « **Reply #169 on:** April 17, 2011, 05:43:44 pm »

Quote from: HudsonHawk on April 17, 2011, 05:27:31 pm

Why would you pinch hit Inglett for Bourgeois?

Inglett bats LH, Bell is a nasty RHP. Inglett is also a proven PH, so it's not like just throwing any LHB up there to face a tough pitcher.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #170 on:** April 17, 2011, 05:52:24 pm »

Quote from: Reuben on April 17, 2011, 05:43:44 pm

Inglett bats LH, Bell is a nasty RHP. Inglett is also a proven PH, so it's not like just throwing any LHB up there to face a tough pitcher.

Inglett's hitting .154. Bourgeois is hitting over .300, and had four at bats already today. It makes no sense to me whatsoever to pinch hit for Bourgeois.

Reuben · « **Reply #171 on:** April 17, 2011, 07:47:09 pm »

Quote from: HudsonHawk on April 17, 2011, 05:52:24 pm

Inglett's hitting .154. Bourgeois is hitting over .300, and had four at bats already today. It makes no sense to me whatsoever to pinch hit for Bourgeois.

Look. I'm not saying it makes no sense whatsoever to let Bourgeois hit there. I trust that Brad Mills has a better idea than me about the capabilities of his hitters in certain situations. Maybe Inglett had a stiff back or something and wasn't really available, or there's something else that made Mills think he wasn't the best bet vs. Bell. Or he just felt like Inglett's not swinging the bat well at the moment, yesterday's PH notwithstanding.

But are you really serious that it makes no sense to you to have Inglett, a LHB with a .283 career AVG, pinch-hit for Bourgeois, a RHB with a .224 career AVG? None whatsoever? The "by the book" move in that situation is clearly to get a lefty PH up there, and I'm simply curious why Mills didn't go by the book in this instance.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #172 on:** April 17, 2011, 08:05:35 pm »

Quote from: Reuben on April 17, 2011, 07:47:09 pm

But are you really serious that it makes no sense to you to have Inglett, a LHB with a .283 career AVG, pinch-hit for Bourgeois, a RHB with a .224 career AVG? None whatsoever? The "by the book" move in that situation is clearly to get a lefty PH up there, and I'm simply curious why Mills didn't go by the book in this instance.

To me, none whatsoever. It may have made all the sense in the world to you, but I'd have screamed bloody murder had Inglett hit for Bourgeois in that spot.

Reuben · « **Reply #173 on:** April 17, 2011, 08:42:57 pm »

Quote from: HudsonHawk on April 17, 2011, 08:05:35 pm

To me, none whatsoever. It may have made all the sense in the world to you, but I'd have screamed bloody murder had Inglett hit for Bourgeois in that spot.

OK, that's cool. I guess I'm still a little unclear as to why. Is it just that you feel like right now, Bourgeois is looking better in his ABs? I didn't see JB's first few ABs of this game, and I've only seen a few of Inglett's this season, so I don't know how to compare them that way, just in terms of what they've done in their careers. Inglett led the league in pinch-hits last year, so to me he seems like a good option in those situations if he's not in a slump.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #174 on:** April 17, 2011, 09:08:29 pm »

Pinch hitting is one of the hardest jobs in baseball. HH is right--absent a very compelling reason to pinch hit for one has been hitting, you don't.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #175 on:** April 18, 2011, 02:38:44 pm »

Quote from: Mr. Happy on April 17, 2011, 09:08:29 pm

Pinch hitting is one of the hardest jobs in baseball. HH is right--absent a very compelling reason to pinch hit for one has been hitting, you don't.

Further to the point of possibly pinch hitting for Bourgeois with Inglett, who would have played CF had the Astros tied the game? Bourn had already been used.

BudGirl · « **Reply #176 on:** April 18, 2011, 02:42:54 pm »

Quote from: Mr. Happy on April 18, 2011, 02:38:44 pm

Further to the point of possibly pinch hitting for Bourgeois with Inglett, who would have played CF had the Astros tied the game? Bourn had already been used.

Bourn would have moved to CF, since he had pinch run for Wallace. I was hoping to see Michaels at 1st if there was a tie. Pence - RF, Bourn - CF, Bourgeouis - LF, Johnson - 3rd, Sanchez - SS, Downs - 2nd, and Michaels 1B. Q - Catcher. I think that was the final 9 minus the pitcher.

Reuben · « **Reply #177 on:** April 18, 2011, 05:59:55 pm »

Quote from: Mr. Happy on April 18, 2011, 02:38:44 pm

Further to the point of possibly pinch hitting for Bourgeois with Inglett, who would have played CF had the Astros tied the game? Bourn had already been used.

No, Bourn was in the game, the runner at 2nd. So he could've gone to CF with Downs and Inglett taking 1B and 2B. Man, I realize I must sound like a crazed Joe Inglett fanatic (or at least his dad); I never meant for this one minor question to result in this many posts.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #178 on:** April 18, 2011, 07:00:34 pm »

Manager's decision.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #179 on:** April 18, 2011, 07:32:03 pm »

Quote from: BudGirl on April 18, 2011, 02:42:54 pm

Bourn would have moved to CF, since he had pinch run for Wallace. I was hoping to see Michaels at 1st if there was a tie. Pence - RF, Bourn - CF, Bourgeouis - LF, Johnson - 3rd, Sanchez - SS, Downs - 2nd, and Michaels 1B. Q - Catcher. I think that was the final 9 minus the pitcher.

I stand corrected.