Author Topic: 05/31/11: Astros @ Cubs (Read 11005 times)

OregonStrosFan · « **on:** May 31, 2011, 07:00:04 pm »

Astros Lineup:

Bourn cf, Barmes ss, Pence rf, Lee lf, Keppinger 2b, Wallace 1b, Johnson 3b, Cancel c, Lyles p

Cubs Lineup:

Fukudome rf, Barney 2b, Castro ss, Pena 1b, Ramirez 3b, DeWitt lf, Campana cf, Soto c, Zambrano p

Got get 'em young man!

Lurch · « **Reply #1 on:** May 31, 2011, 07:05:09 pm »

Can any bus riders catch us up on Lyles so far this season?

EasTexAstro · « **Reply #2 on:** May 31, 2011, 07:06:51 pm »

I'm really looking forward to this. I don't know why. For the first time in a couple of years, though, I will have a computer in the same room as the game on tv.

I really hope we won't miss Q too much...

EasTexAstro · « **Reply #3 on:** May 31, 2011, 07:11:54 pm »

No HD on FSN tonight?

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #4 on:** May 31, 2011, 07:16:21 pm »

Quote from: Lurch on May 31, 2011, 07:05:09 pm

Can any bus riders catch us up on Lyles so far this season?

Cliff notes: had a rough 3 or 4 starts to begin '11, but had a string good starts over his last 5 for OKC.

Lurch · « **Reply #5 on:** May 31, 2011, 07:18:00 pm »

Quote from: EasTexAstro on May 31, 2011, 07:11:54 pm

No HD on FSN tonight?

It's HD on DTV

austro · « **Reply #6 on:** May 31, 2011, 07:18:07 pm »

Quote from: EasTexAstro on May 31, 2011, 07:11:54 pm

No HD on FSN tonight?

HD for me, but I'm in Austin.

JaneDoe · « **Reply #7 on:** May 31, 2011, 07:18:38 pm »

I like Castro. Too bad he is a Cub.

EasTexAstro · « **Reply #8 on:** May 31, 2011, 07:19:06 pm »

I'm not good at this PBP thing, but Pence got a single in the first, but nothing else happened.

Lyles gets the first 2, but Pence may have helped make a double into a triple, though the scorer gave him the 3 bagger. It leads to a popout for the 3rd out.

JaneDoe · « **Reply #9 on:** May 31, 2011, 07:19:13 pm »

Quote from: EasTexAstro on May 31, 2011, 07:11:54 pm

No HD on FSN tonight?

I got HD on DirecTV.

Lurch · « **Reply #10 on:** May 31, 2011, 07:21:15 pm »

Quote from: EasTexAstro on May 31, 2011, 07:19:06 pm

I'm not good at this PBP thing, but Pence got a single in the first, but nothing else happened.

Lyles gets the first 2, but Pence may have helped make a double into a triple, though the scorer gave him the 3 bagger. It leads to a popout for the 3rd out.

Yeah that's a questionable triple

EasTexAstro · « **Reply #11 on:** May 31, 2011, 07:21:36 pm »

Must be my cable or my tv setup ignorance.

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #12 on:** May 31, 2011, 07:22:25 pm »

Lyles sitting 89-91 w/ 13 pitches in B1.

ETA: went with all 4-seamers in B1

JaneDoe · « **Reply #13 on:** May 31, 2011, 07:22:41 pm »

Quote from: Lurch on May 31, 2011, 07:21:15 pm

Yeah that's a questionable triple

Too bad you can't give an error for idiocity.

EasTexAstro · « **Reply #14 on:** May 31, 2011, 07:23:07 pm »

Quote from: Lurch on May 31, 2011, 07:21:15 pm

Yeah that's a questionable triple

I may have called it wrong. I know running on Pence's arm isn't a questionable move.

subnuclear · « **Reply #15 on:** May 31, 2011, 07:26:43 pm »

Cubtastic play there.

EasTexAstro · « **Reply #16 on:** May 31, 2011, 07:27:21 pm »

I hope Lyles can take advantage of that low strike zone Z is getting.

BTW, Did Cancel spend much time with Lyles in OKC?

JaneDoe · « **Reply #17 on:** May 31, 2011, 07:29:04 pm »

Nice sprint by Cancel.

subnuclear · « **Reply #18 on:** May 31, 2011, 07:30:09 pm »

Quote from: EasTexAstro on May 31, 2011, 07:27:21 pm

I hope Lyles can take advantage of that low strike zone Z is getting.

BTW, Did Cancel spend much time with Lyles in OKC?

The Cubs announcers said that he caught games for him in OKC.

JaneDoe · « **Reply #19 on:** May 31, 2011, 07:30:19 pm »

Wow...close play on Lyles.

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #20 on:** May 31, 2011, 07:30:45 pm »

looked safe.

chuck · « **Reply #21 on:** May 31, 2011, 07:30:56 pm »

I need to see it again but it sure looked like Lyles was safe.

subnuclear · « **Reply #22 on:** May 31, 2011, 07:31:54 pm »

Quote from: Sphinx Drummond on May 31, 2011, 07:30:45 pm

looked safe.

safe on replay.

EasTexAstro · « **Reply #23 on:** May 31, 2011, 07:32:16 pm »

I thought he was safe, but I usually get it wrong.

chuck · « **Reply #24 on:** May 31, 2011, 07:32:26 pm »

Safe. Fucking cocksucker.

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #25 on:** May 31, 2011, 07:36:01 pm »

Quote from: EasTexAstro on May 31, 2011, 07:32:16 pm

but I usually get it wrong.

Sounds like you'd be well suited for a career as a MLB umpire...

JaneDoe · « **Reply #26 on:** May 31, 2011, 07:37:32 pm »

Quote from: EasTexAstro on May 31, 2011, 07:32:16 pm

I thought he was safe, but I usually get it wrong.

Me too.

EasTexAstro · « **Reply #27 on:** May 31, 2011, 07:37:57 pm »

Quote from: OregonStrosFan on May 31, 2011, 07:36:01 pm

Sounds like you'd be well suited for a career as a MLB umpire...

I really don't think I am that arrogant. My wife might disagree.

chuck · « **Reply #28 on:** May 31, 2011, 07:38:21 pm »

Quote from: OregonStrosFan on May 31, 2011, 07:36:01 pm

Sounds like you'd be well suited for a career as a MLB umpire...

I say this all the time but these fuckers get paid way too much money to miss routine calls like that as much as they do.

I'll be fascinated to see how much more often Lyles goes to the breaking ball the second time through the lineup.

EasTexAstro · « **Reply #29 on:** May 31, 2011, 07:41:48 pm »

Bourn looked bad in that AB, but nice hit by Clint-ie

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #30 on:** May 31, 2011, 07:42:00 pm »

Lyles through 2: 24 pitches (16 strikes), 84, 87, 88 MPH sliders, 86 MPH cutter, 81 MPH changeup, 78 and 79 MPH curveballs, and 4 four seamers sitting at 89-90.

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #31 on:** May 31, 2011, 07:42:59 pm »

That's a tough error.

jbm · « **Reply #32 on:** May 31, 2011, 07:44:21 pm »

Quote from: OregonStrosFan on May 31, 2011, 07:42:00 pm

Lyles through 2: 24 pitches (16 strikes), 84, 87, 88 MPH sliders, 86 MPH cutter, 81 MPH changeup, 78 and 79 MPH curveballs, and 4 four seamers sitting at 89-90.

Is this a pitch fx thing, or your observations?

EasTexAstro · « **Reply #33 on:** May 31, 2011, 07:44:57 pm »

Quote from: Sphinx Drummond on May 31, 2011, 07:42:59 pm

That's a tough error.

Yes.

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #34 on:** May 31, 2011, 07:46:55 pm »

Quote from: jbm on May 31, 2011, 07:44:21 pm

Is this a pitch fx thing, or your observations?

Pitch fx (or whatever they have on Gameday). I'm doing good when I can tell the difference between a breaking ball and a change-up...

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #35 on:** May 31, 2011, 07:50:56 pm »

First major league strikeout: Carlos Zambrano. I can live with that (woulda been fine with first major league hit batsman in that situation as well...).

subnuclear · « **Reply #36 on:** May 31, 2011, 07:53:37 pm »

Wallace!

EasTexAstro · « **Reply #37 on:** May 31, 2011, 07:54:18 pm »

Nice. Wallace.

MusicMan · « **Reply #38 on:** May 31, 2011, 07:57:03 pm »

Ok, the picture in picture of Lyles's parents while he was at bat was cute, as those things go, but let's not do it again.

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #39 on:** May 31, 2011, 07:58:07 pm »

Lyles thru 3: 38 pitches (24 strikes): 2-seam FB 88, 2 4-seam FB 89-90, 6 sliders 85, 3 changeups 81-82; 2 curveballs 76 and 78.

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #40 on:** May 31, 2011, 07:59:48 pm »

Little late to the party on this one, but WAY TO GO WALLACE!

MusicMan · « **Reply #41 on:** May 31, 2011, 08:02:28 pm »

More innings like that will make me a big, big fan.

subnuclear · « **Reply #42 on:** May 31, 2011, 08:03:12 pm »

9 pitch inning for Lyles.

chuck · « **Reply #43 on:** May 31, 2011, 08:03:53 pm »

Quote from: MusicMan on May 31, 2011, 08:02:28 pm

More innings like that will make me a big, big fan.

I tell you what. JD was talking about his pace, how quickly he works. I like that, too.

OK, let's touch this fuck up for some more runs.

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #44 on:** May 31, 2011, 08:05:01 pm »

Was checking out the Basketball game and missed Wallace's homer. Also looks like they changed the error and gave Pence a hit.

Matt · « **Reply #45 on:** May 31, 2011, 08:05:34 pm »

Quote from: chuck on May 31, 2011, 08:03:53 pm

I tell you what. JD was talking about his pace, how quickly he works. I like that, too.

OK, let's touch this fuck up for some more runs.

I was just about to mention his pace is something I'm enjoying.

MusicMan · « **Reply #46 on:** May 31, 2011, 08:05:39 pm »

Quote from: Sphinx Drummond on May 31, 2011, 08:05:01 pm

Was checking out the Basketball game and missed Wallace's homer.

I judge you for this.

chuck · « **Reply #47 on:** May 31, 2011, 08:05:44 pm »

Quote from: Sphinx Drummond on May 31, 2011, 08:05:01 pm

Also looks like they changed the error and gave Pence a hit.

Yes, they did.

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #48 on:** May 31, 2011, 08:07:47 pm »

Lyles B4: 47 pitches (31 strikes), 2 4-seam FBs (89, 91), cutter (89), 4 sliders (84, 86, 86, 86), 2 curveballs (78, 79).

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #49 on:** May 31, 2011, 08:09:33 pm »

Quote from: chuck on May 31, 2011, 08:05:44 pm

Yes, they did.

Had to wait and see if any of those baserunners scored. Didn't want to piss Zambrano off by allowing it to go on his ERA.

subnuclear · « **Reply #50 on:** May 31, 2011, 08:12:02 pm »

Carlos needed to get that one.

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #51 on:** May 31, 2011, 08:13:12 pm »

Quote from: subnuclear on May 31, 2011, 08:12:02 pm

Carlos needed to get that one.

Can't really blame Barmes for the AE flashback. That said, C'mon guys, you gotta get that!!!

MusicMan · « **Reply #52 on:** May 31, 2011, 08:13:22 pm »

Fucking Lee fuckety fucking fuck.

MusicMan · « **Reply #53 on:** May 31, 2011, 08:13:40 pm »

Fucking HUGE strikeout, rook.

subnuclear · « **Reply #54 on:** May 31, 2011, 08:16:20 pm »

Suck it Zambrano.

MusicMan · « **Reply #55 on:** May 31, 2011, 08:16:31 pm »

Love the half smile. "See that guys? I made the crazy man snap his bat!"

chuck · « **Reply #56 on:** May 31, 2011, 08:16:56 pm »

Zambrano's not exactly Bo Jackson, is he?

BudGirl · « **Reply #57 on:** May 31, 2011, 08:17:13 pm »

I know I'd go to hell if this opportunity arose, but if Carlos Zambrano walked in front of my car I'd probably gun the engine and hit him.

A cockier son of a bitch I've never seen.

pots · « **Reply #58 on:** May 31, 2011, 08:17:38 pm »

Man crush.

Making Carlos Zambrano look like the pile o' shit that he is my new favorite player

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #59 on:** May 31, 2011, 08:17:48 pm »

What, Lyles start on Sunday in SD won't be on TV?!?!? Gotta be kidding me!

moriartp · « **Reply #60 on:** May 31, 2011, 08:18:01 pm »

Lyles had to enjoy Zambrano's little blowup there. Attakid.

austro · « **Reply #61 on:** May 31, 2011, 08:18:18 pm »

Zambrano's about due to hit somebody with a pitch.

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #62 on:** May 31, 2011, 08:19:14 pm »

Quote from: BudGirl on May 31, 2011, 08:17:13 pm

I know I'd go to hell if this opportunity arose, but if Carlos Zambrano walked in front of my car I'd probably gun the engine and hit him.

I think you'd be doing the human race a big favor. The greater good and all that.

BudGirl · « **Reply #63 on:** May 31, 2011, 08:21:20 pm »

Quote from: austro on May 31, 2011, 08:18:18 pm

Zambrano's about due to hit somebody with a pitch.

wallace is 4 for 7 against him.

EasTexAstro · « **Reply #64 on:** May 31, 2011, 08:22:52 pm »

Quote from: BudGirl on May 31, 2011, 08:21:20 pm

wallace is 4 for 7 against him.

Did you really have to say that ...?

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #65 on:** May 31, 2011, 08:23:39 pm »

Lyles B5: 59 pitches (41 strikes), sliders (84, 86), curveballs (75, 76, 76, 77, 78, 79), 4-seam FB (89, 89, 90), changeup (82).

BudGirl · « **Reply #66 on:** May 31, 2011, 08:24:02 pm »

Quote from: EasTexAstro on May 31, 2011, 08:22:52 pm

Did you really have to say that ...?

i was repeating jd and bill.

Rebel Jew · « **Reply #67 on:** May 31, 2011, 08:24:04 pm »

Just tuned in. Wow, Lyles with only 59 pitches through 5?

moriartp · « **Reply #68 on:** May 31, 2011, 08:29:07 pm »

Quote from: Joey Trum on May 31, 2011, 08:24:04 pm

Just tuned in. Wow, Lyles with only 59 pitches through 5?

69 through 6 now. (hehehehehhehhehehehe)

MusicMan · « **Reply #69 on:** May 31, 2011, 08:31:47 pm »

Not to put the turd in the punchbowl, but Cancel is completely overmatched. I guess that happens with your 4th string catcher.

MusicMan · « **Reply #70 on:** May 31, 2011, 08:32:25 pm »

ATTABOY!

subnuclear · « **Reply #71 on:** May 31, 2011, 08:32:37 pm »

Quote from: MusicMan on May 31, 2011, 08:31:47 pm

Not to put the turd in the punchbowl, but Cancel is completely overmatched. I guess that happens with your 4th string catcher.

Q can't come back soon enough.

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #72 on:** May 31, 2011, 08:33:03 pm »

Lyles B6: 69 pitches (47 strikes), 6 4-seam FBs (87, 89, 89, 89, 90, 90), curveball (77), 2 sliders (86, 86), changeup (82).

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #73 on:** May 31, 2011, 08:37:06 pm »

Fast game.

MusicMan · « **Reply #74 on:** May 31, 2011, 08:38:02 pm »

Conn, sonar... aspect change on the right fielder... possible Crazy Ivan...

Rebel Jew · « **Reply #75 on:** May 31, 2011, 08:38:39 pm »

Nobody cries yard like Cubfans. Did you hear the "ooooooh" throughout the crowd on that last popup to shallow right?

MusicMan · « **Reply #76 on:** May 31, 2011, 08:40:10 pm »

Quote from: Joey Trum on May 31, 2011, 08:38:39 pm

Nobody cries yard like Cubfans. Did you hear the "ooooooh" throughout the crowd on that last popup to shallow right?

In fairness to them, Hunter can turn any fly ball into at least a double.

MusicMan · « **Reply #77 on:** May 31, 2011, 08:44:36 pm »

7 shutout innings in the books.

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #78 on:** May 31, 2011, 08:46:28 pm »

The kid is showing a lot of composure. No deer in the headlights look, no hesitation, just playing a game.

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #79 on:** May 31, 2011, 08:48:25 pm »

Lyles B7: 84 pitches (57 strikes) 5 changeups (81,81, 81, 82, 83), 4 sliders (85, 85, 86, 86), 2 curveballs (77, 78), 3 4-seam FBs (89, 89, 90), cutter (86).

MusicMan · « **Reply #80 on:** May 31, 2011, 08:48:46 pm »

Michaels PR for Lee after the single and will play LF.

MID 8: 1-0

JimR · « **Reply #81 on:** May 31, 2011, 08:48:52 pm »

Hope if he can finish, Mills lets him.

MusicMan · « **Reply #82 on:** May 31, 2011, 08:51:46 pm »

Quote from: JimR on May 31, 2011, 08:48:52 pm

Hope if he can finish, Mills lets him.

With this bullpen, it's only prudent.

Bench · « **Reply #83 on:** May 31, 2011, 08:51:52 pm »

Quote from: MusicMan on May 31, 2011, 08:48:46 pm

Michaels PR for Lee after the single and will play LF.

MID 8: 1-0

I'm trying to count how many years ago I would have questioned taking Lee's bat out at that point in a one run game. Three? Maybe two?

austro · « **Reply #84 on:** May 31, 2011, 08:51:55 pm »

Campana looks like somebody just plucked him off of a Pony League field.

MusicMan · « **Reply #85 on:** May 31, 2011, 08:52:56 pm »

Lyles gets squeezed on a 3-1 change, Soto doubles on the 3-2 pitch

Rebel Jew · « **Reply #86 on:** May 31, 2011, 08:53:56 pm »

fuck!

MusicMan · « **Reply #87 on:** May 31, 2011, 08:54:34 pm »

Well dammit all to hell.

Bunt down 3b line, Lyles throws it into LF, Michaels can't throw the runner out at home.

BudGirl · « **Reply #88 on:** May 31, 2011, 08:54:54 pm »

lesson learned.

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #89 on:** May 31, 2011, 08:55:23 pm »

Shit, rookie mistake going to third.

moriartp · « **Reply #90 on:** May 31, 2011, 08:55:31 pm »

baaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

subnuclear · « **Reply #91 on:** May 31, 2011, 08:55:38 pm »

A little excited there I think.

MusicMan · « **Reply #92 on:** May 31, 2011, 08:55:40 pm »

For the record I *completely* disagree with pulling him here. Let the kid pitch through this.

Rebel Jew · « **Reply #93 on:** May 31, 2011, 08:56:02 pm »

Quote from: MusicMan on May 31, 2011, 08:54:34 pm

Well dammit all to hell.

Bunt down 3b line, Lyles throws it into LF, Michaels can't throw the runner out at home.

CJ did a great job holding the runner at third. oh well, lesson learned as BG said

BudGirl · « **Reply #94 on:** May 31, 2011, 08:56:19 pm »

he done a good job. hope the bullpen can win it.

MusicMan · « **Reply #95 on:** May 31, 2011, 08:56:31 pm »

Quote from: Joey Trum on May 31, 2011, 08:56:02 pm

CJ did a great job holding the runner at third. oh well, lesson learned as BG said

You mean by sitting on him? It was a nice try.

MusicMan · « **Reply #96 on:** May 31, 2011, 08:56:47 pm »

Quote from: BudGirl on May 31, 2011, 08:56:19 pm

hope the bullpen can win it.

Hope in one hand...

jbm · « **Reply #97 on:** May 31, 2011, 08:56:59 pm »

Hate to see it end like that. Damn fine first outing though.

BudGirl · « **Reply #98 on:** May 31, 2011, 08:57:21 pm »

Quote from: MusicMan on May 31, 2011, 08:56:47 pm

Hope in one hand...

it's happened before this season.

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #99 on:** May 31, 2011, 08:58:04 pm »

Best first start for an Astro since Carlos Hernandez.

Rebel Jew · « **Reply #100 on:** May 31, 2011, 08:58:16 pm »

Quote from: MusicMan on May 31, 2011, 08:56:31 pm

You mean by sitting on him? It was a nice try.

yeah that's what i meant. thought they'd hold the runner. looking at the replay it actually seems he could have sat on him longer without it seeming intentional.

JimR · « **Reply #101 on:** May 31, 2011, 08:58:50 pm »

If he threw to 3rd, chances are the C told him to.

BudGirl · « **Reply #102 on:** May 31, 2011, 08:59:04 pm »

Quote from: Joey Trum on May 31, 2011, 08:58:16 pm

yeah that's what i meant. thought they'd hold the runner. looking at the replay it actually seems he could have sat on him longer without it seeming intentional.

if you can't beat 'em, sit on 'em?

MusicMan · « **Reply #103 on:** May 31, 2011, 08:59:17 pm »

Bringing in your only lefty for a guy who was obviously going to bunt just doesn't seem like the best bullpen usage.

Rebel Jew · « **Reply #104 on:** May 31, 2011, 08:59:17 pm »

Quote from: Sphinx Drummond on May 31, 2011, 08:58:04 pm

Best first start for an Astro since Carlos Hernandez.

It's probably bad luck to mention that name in this context

BudGirl · « **Reply #105 on:** May 31, 2011, 08:59:20 pm »

Quote from: JimR on May 31, 2011, 08:58:50 pm

If he threw to 3rd, chances are the C told him to.

catcher was pointing to 1st.

MusicMan · « **Reply #106 on:** May 31, 2011, 09:00:09 pm »

Quote from: JimR on May 31, 2011, 08:58:50 pm

If he threw to 3rd, chances are the C told him to.

Just checked this on the replay. Cancel was clearly pointing to 1b.

Rebel Jew · « **Reply #107 on:** May 31, 2011, 09:00:19 pm »

Quote from: JimR on May 31, 2011, 08:58:50 pm

If he threw to 3rd, chances are the C told him to.

JD thought that at first too, but replays clearly showed the C pointing to first

MusicMan · « **Reply #108 on:** May 31, 2011, 09:00:37 pm »

Quote from: Sphinx Drummond on May 31, 2011, 08:58:04 pm

Best first start for an Astro since Carlos Hernandez.

Dude, go sacrifice a chicken, quickly.

BudGirl · « **Reply #109 on:** May 31, 2011, 09:01:47 pm »

Quote from: MusicMan on May 31, 2011, 09:00:37 pm

Dude, go sacrifice a chicken, quickly.

i made chicken for supper, does that count?

austro · « **Reply #110 on:** May 31, 2011, 09:02:33 pm »

Crap.

MusicMan · « **Reply #111 on:** May 31, 2011, 09:02:35 pm »

I despise this bullpen in its entirety.

subnuclear · « **Reply #112 on:** May 31, 2011, 09:02:53 pm »

Rebel Jew · « **Reply #113 on:** May 31, 2011, 09:03:56 pm »

ballgame. JD called it a "bottom of the 9th" type at-bat right before the double with marmol up to pitch. BB calling it another blown save, but is that right?

austro · « **Reply #114 on:** May 31, 2011, 09:04:10 pm »

How can that be a blown save? The game was tied when they started working their magic.

BudGirl · « **Reply #115 on:** May 31, 2011, 09:04:15 pm »

he'll probably get the next two outs to make sure that all the runs are lyles.

and maybe not.

MusicMan · « **Reply #116 on:** May 31, 2011, 09:04:18 pm »

Brown with the rare misstatement, calling that the 14th blown save of the year; game was tied when Lyles departed.

Cancel drops the fucking pop foul.

subnuclear · « **Reply #117 on:** May 31, 2011, 09:04:42 pm »

Q get better soon.

BudGirl · « **Reply #118 on:** May 31, 2011, 09:05:10 pm »

Quote from: MusicMan on May 31, 2011, 09:04:18 pm

Brown with the rare misstatement, calling that the 14th blown save of the year; game was tied when Lyles departed.

habit?

austro · « **Reply #119 on:** May 31, 2011, 09:05:51 pm »

Quote from: BudGirl on May 31, 2011, 09:05:10 pm

habit?

Yeah, it's probably pretty hard to avoid the Groundhog Day effect with this group.

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #120 on:** May 31, 2011, 09:06:20 pm »

If you didn't see that one comin', you ain't been watching. -Your 2011 Houston Astros...

MusicMan · « **Reply #121 on:** May 31, 2011, 09:06:23 pm »

Quote from: austro on May 31, 2011, 09:05:51 pm

Yeah, it's probably pretty hard to avoid the Groundhog Day effect with this group.

Indeed, they keep making me want to drop the toaster in the bathtub.

MusicMan · « **Reply #122 on:** May 31, 2011, 09:06:47 pm »

FUCK. THIS. BULLPEN.

Rebel Jew · « **Reply #123 on:** May 31, 2011, 09:07:22 pm »

welcome to the astros, jordan lyles

BudGirl · « **Reply #124 on:** May 31, 2011, 09:07:33 pm »

Quote from: MusicMan on May 31, 2011, 09:06:47 pm

FUCK. THIS. BULLPEN.

I'm getting the feeling you don't like this bullpen.

BudGirl · « **Reply #125 on:** May 31, 2011, 09:07:51 pm »

Quote from: Joey Trum on May 31, 2011, 09:07:22 pm

welcome to the astros, jordan lyles

pitch complete games and it won't happen to you.

austro · « **Reply #126 on:** May 31, 2011, 09:07:52 pm »

IF U NO COMPLETE GAME THAN U LOOSE

austro · « **Reply #127 on:** May 31, 2011, 09:08:39 pm »

Quote from: Joey Trum on May 31, 2011, 09:07:22 pm

welcome to the astros, jordan lyles

He may ask to go back to OKC.

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #128 on:** May 31, 2011, 09:09:59 pm »

I think the relief pitchers need to be reminded their job is to get the batters to make outs. Seems they forgot or something.

MusicMan · « **Reply #129 on:** May 31, 2011, 09:10:22 pm »

Quote from: BudGirl on May 31, 2011, 09:07:33 pm

I'm getting the feeling you don't like this bullpen.

They currently exist on a plane with Bob Stoops and Michael Barrett.

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #130 on:** May 31, 2011, 09:10:25 pm »

IBB to .217 Pena to get to 2-3 (now 3-4) .289 Ramirez?!?!? You gotta be kidding me!!!

MusicMan · « **Reply #131 on:** May 31, 2011, 09:10:52 pm »

Quote from: Sphinx Drummond on May 31, 2011, 09:09:59 pm

I think the relief pitchers need to be reminded their job is to get the batters to make outs. Seems they forgot or something.

If this "reminder" includes a Code Red style beatdown, we are in agreement.

MusicMan · « **Reply #132 on:** May 31, 2011, 09:11:23 pm »

Quote from: OregonStrosFan on May 31, 2011, 09:10:25 pm

IBB to .217 Pena to get to 2-3 (now 3-4) .289 Ramirez?!?!? You gotta be kidding me!!!

Well, he had already wasted Escalona earlier in the inning.

BudGirl · « **Reply #133 on:** May 31, 2011, 09:11:39 pm »

4 pitchers used. ugh.

BudGirl · « **Reply #134 on:** May 31, 2011, 09:12:05 pm »

Quote from: MusicMan on May 31, 2011, 09:11:23 pm

Well, he had already wasted Escalona earlier in the inning.

and apparently ramirez has been bad with risp

MusicMan · « **Reply #135 on:** May 31, 2011, 09:12:21 pm »

Quote from: BudGirl on May 31, 2011, 09:11:39 pm

4 pitchers used. ugh.

It was like Mills was replaced by Cooper for the inning.

BudGirl · « **Reply #136 on:** May 31, 2011, 09:14:47 pm »

okay, boys get him home.

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #137 on:** May 31, 2011, 09:14:53 pm »

Quote from: MusicMan on May 31, 2011, 09:11:23 pm

Well, he had already wasted Escalona earlier in the inning.

Yep, always walk the dude that's SUCKING at the plate for the RHP RHB matchup with the guy who's got a history of knocking the crap out of the ball in key situations against the Astros... AAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!

BudGirl · « **Reply #138 on:** May 31, 2011, 09:15:58 pm »

cj needs to get a hit.

subnuclear · « **Reply #139 on:** May 31, 2011, 09:16:38 pm »

Sweet

MusicMan · « **Reply #140 on:** May 31, 2011, 09:16:52 pm »

Quote from: BudGirl on May 31, 2011, 09:15:58 pm

cj needs to get a hit.

That was a seeing eye double aided by a Pence-like route by the RF.

austro · « **Reply #141 on:** May 31, 2011, 09:17:04 pm »

Quote from: BudGirl on May 31, 2011, 09:15:58 pm

cj needs to get a hit.

What is your next wish?

BudGirl · « **Reply #142 on:** May 31, 2011, 09:17:11 pm »

close

BudGirl · « **Reply #143 on:** May 31, 2011, 09:17:34 pm »

downs needs to give cj competition for the 3b job. get a hit in other words.

MusicMan · « **Reply #144 on:** May 31, 2011, 09:17:36 pm »

Quote from: austro on May 31, 2011, 09:17:04 pm

What is your next wish?

I wish for our entire bullpen to be replaced by MLB-ready pitchers.

MusicMan · « **Reply #145 on:** May 31, 2011, 09:18:18 pm »

Quote from: BudGirl on May 31, 2011, 09:17:34 pm

downs needs to give cj competition for the 3b job. get a hit in other words.

GODDAMN you're good.

subnuclear · « **Reply #146 on:** May 31, 2011, 09:18:27 pm »

Downs!

MusicMan · « **Reply #147 on:** May 31, 2011, 09:18:37 pm »

God bless the offense for getting Lyles off the hook.

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #148 on:** May 31, 2011, 09:18:38 pm »

Quote from: MusicMan on May 31, 2011, 09:17:36 pm

I wish for our entire bullpen to be replaced by MLB-ready pitchers.

I agree, but am really hating to see Lopez struggling like this. Really like the kid!

BudGirl · « **Reply #149 on:** May 31, 2011, 09:18:41 pm »

no win for zambrano. nanny nanny boo boo.

Rebel Jew · « **Reply #150 on:** May 31, 2011, 09:18:42 pm »

yay!!!!!

MusicMan · « **Reply #151 on:** May 31, 2011, 09:19:06 pm »

"Nothing cheap about these hits" - well, 2 of 3 ain't all bad.

BudGirl · « **Reply #152 on:** May 31, 2011, 09:19:07 pm »

Quote from: MusicMan on May 31, 2011, 09:18:18 pm

GODDAMN you're good.

TWHS

MusicMan · « **Reply #153 on:** May 31, 2011, 09:19:31 pm »

Quote from: OregonStrosFan on May 31, 2011, 09:18:38 pm

I agree, but am really hating to see Lopez struggling like this. Really like the kid!

Hell, I blame Melancon just by association.

BudGirl · « **Reply #154 on:** May 31, 2011, 09:19:37 pm »

well, i'm not going to worry about this one.

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #155 on:** May 31, 2011, 09:20:06 pm »

THANK YOU MATT DOWNS!!!!!

MusicMan · « **Reply #156 on:** May 31, 2011, 09:20:20 pm »

Quote from: BudGirl on May 31, 2011, 09:19:07 pm

TWHS

I just assumed.

austro · « **Reply #157 on:** May 31, 2011, 09:20:43 pm »

Anybody up for a safety squeeze?

BudGirl · « **Reply #158 on:** May 31, 2011, 09:20:46 pm »

bourn needs to join the hit parade. he's hitless for the night. that's not the way you want to go to the hotel.

MusicMan · « **Reply #159 on:** May 31, 2011, 09:20:58 pm »

Astros making Marmolade tonight. Break a marathon streak of 26.2 scoreless innings against him.

GreatBagwellsBeard · « **Reply #160 on:** May 31, 2011, 09:21:06 pm »

C'mon Bournie.

MusicMan · « **Reply #161 on:** May 31, 2011, 09:21:24 pm »

Quote from: austro on May 31, 2011, 09:20:43 pm

Anybody up for a safety squeeze?

You can squeeze if you want to. You can leave the Cubs behind.

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #162 on:** May 31, 2011, 09:21:31 pm »

Quote from: MusicMan on May 31, 2011, 09:18:37 pm

God bless the offense for getting Lyles off the hook.

Preach it brotha! And as an added bonus, no W for Zambrano!

subnuclear · « **Reply #163 on:** May 31, 2011, 09:22:05 pm »

Quote from: BudGirl on May 31, 2011, 09:20:46 pm

bourn needs to join the hit parade. he's hitless for the night. that's not the way you want to go to the hotel.

wtf

austro · « **Reply #164 on:** May 31, 2011, 09:22:07 pm »

Maybe this was the blown save that Brown was referring to earlier.

Rebel Jew · « **Reply #165 on:** May 31, 2011, 09:22:15 pm »

bourn!

MusicMan · « **Reply #166 on:** May 31, 2011, 09:22:19 pm »

Quote from: BudGirl on May 31, 2011, 09:20:46 pm

bourn needs to join the hit parade. he's hitless for the night. that's not the way you want to go to the hotel.

Someone get this woman a full-time role doing this.

GreatBagwellsBeard · « **Reply #167 on:** May 31, 2011, 09:22:52 pm »

YES!

Fuck the Cubs.

MusicMan · « **Reply #168 on:** May 31, 2011, 09:23:17 pm »

Sorry, JD, but you are wrong.

Carlos Zambrano NEVER deserves a win.

Matt · « **Reply #169 on:** May 31, 2011, 09:23:20 pm »

Quote from: GreatBagwellsBeard on May 31, 2011, 09:22:52 pm

Fuck the Cubs.

Bears repeating.

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #170 on:** May 31, 2011, 09:23:28 pm »

SWEET BABY BOURN!!!

Came back against Marmol no less. NEVER, EVER, would I have even dreamed this'd happen!

BudGirl · « **Reply #171 on:** May 31, 2011, 09:23:41 pm »

Quote from: MusicMan on May 31, 2011, 09:23:17 pm

Sorry, JD, but you are wrong.

Carlos Zambrano NEVER deserves a win.

correct.

BudGirl · « **Reply #172 on:** May 31, 2011, 09:24:21 pm »

MusicMan · « **Reply #173 on:** May 31, 2011, 09:24:23 pm »

Bourn just simply outran that throw. It was a perfect pitch to nail a runner.

BudGirl · « **Reply #174 on:** May 31, 2011, 09:25:08 pm »

OK, now Pence needs to make the recap writer say something good about you.

MusicMan · « **Reply #175 on:** May 31, 2011, 09:26:25 pm »

Quote from: BudGirl on May 31, 2011, 09:25:08 pm

OK, now Pence needs to make the recap writer say something good about you.

This is getting positively frightening.

austro · « **Reply #176 on:** May 31, 2011, 09:26:30 pm »

Quote from: BudGirl on May 31, 2011, 09:25:08 pm

OK, now Pence needs to make the recap writer say something good about you.

I hope I never make you mad at me.

Rebel Jew · « **Reply #177 on:** May 31, 2011, 09:26:36 pm »

ha ha! fuck the cubs

BudGirl · « **Reply #178 on:** May 31, 2011, 09:26:36 pm »

i'm scaring myself now.

MusicMan · « **Reply #179 on:** May 31, 2011, 09:26:53 pm »

Mr. Marmol, show the jury on the teddy bear where the Astros hurt you.

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #180 on:** May 31, 2011, 09:27:18 pm »

Yes! Yes! Yes!

MusicMan · « **Reply #181 on:** May 31, 2011, 09:27:28 pm »

Quote from: BudGirl on May 31, 2011, 09:26:36 pm

i'm scaring myself now.

Go to the convenience store and buy a Powerball ticket RIGHT THE FUCK NOW.

You have 15 minutes.

pots · « **Reply #182 on:** May 31, 2011, 09:27:33 pm »

Yes!!

austro · « **Reply #183 on:** May 31, 2011, 09:27:35 pm »

Next question: is 4 runs enough with this bullpen?

BudGirl · « **Reply #184 on:** May 31, 2011, 09:27:46 pm »

Quote from: MusicMan on May 31, 2011, 09:26:53 pm

Mr. Marmol, show the jury on the teddy bear where the Astros hurt you.

that is the funniest thing ever.

chuck · « **Reply #185 on:** May 31, 2011, 09:27:50 pm »

These fucking idiots are booing Marmol. Say, if you want to get rid of him I'll offer you anyone the Astros have in their bullpen to take him off your hands.

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #186 on:** May 31, 2011, 09:27:55 pm »

OutSTANDing! UNBELIEVABLE!

MusicMan · « **Reply #187 on:** May 31, 2011, 09:27:57 pm »

Quote from: austro on May 31, 2011, 09:27:35 pm

Next question: is 4 runs enough with this bullpen?

No. Keep scoring.

remy · « **Reply #188 on:** May 31, 2011, 09:28:06 pm »

That was one home run I would NOT want coming my direction in the bleachers, what a freaking laser.

NeilT · « **Reply #189 on:** May 31, 2011, 09:28:08 pm »

sometimes we've got a bit of a herd mentality. Hunter Pence has had a fucking monster May.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #190 on:** May 31, 2011, 09:28:09 pm »

Holy shit that ball Pence hit was SMOKED!

believin · « **Reply #191 on:** May 31, 2011, 09:28:21 pm »

Quote from: BudGirl on May 31, 2011, 09:26:36 pm

i'm scaring myself now.

You're scaring us all. Keep it up.

BudGirl · « **Reply #192 on:** May 31, 2011, 09:28:41 pm »

Quote from: MusicMan on May 31, 2011, 09:27:28 pm

Go to the convenience store and buy a Powerball ticket RIGHT THE FUCK NOW.

You have 15 minutes.

but then i might not be able to help the boys.

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #193 on:** May 31, 2011, 09:28:53 pm »

Quote from: austro on May 31, 2011, 09:27:35 pm

Next question: is 4 runs enough with this bullpen?

I'm enjoying the leads when I can.

subnuclear · « **Reply #194 on:** May 31, 2011, 09:29:38 pm »

Sep 6 2008 last time Marmol gave up a hr to a rightie.

MusicMan · « **Reply #195 on:** May 31, 2011, 09:29:56 pm »

Quote from: BudGirl on May 31, 2011, 09:28:41 pm

but then i might not be able to help the boys.

Your work here is done.

GreatBagwellsBeard · « **Reply #196 on:** May 31, 2011, 09:30:03 pm »

Oh this might be my favorite game of the season.

BudGirl · « **Reply #197 on:** May 31, 2011, 09:30:09 pm »

keppinger, i have yet to see you get a hit yet, now's your time.

austro · « **Reply #198 on:** May 31, 2011, 09:30:24 pm »

I think the graphic said that Pence was hitting .424 w/risp prior to that at-bat.

BudGirl · « **Reply #199 on:** May 31, 2011, 09:30:30 pm »

Quote from: MusicMan on May 31, 2011, 09:29:56 pm

Your work here is done.

really, with the bullpen you love.