Author Topic: Giants @ astros, Sunday rendition (Read 3721 times)

hostros7 · « **on:** August 21, 2011, 01:20:21 pm »

JD doubles with two down. Carlos k's meekly to end the inning.

hostros7 · « **Reply #1 on:** August 21, 2011, 01:24:45 pm »

Are those all horns fans cheering that Belt bomb? This feels like an impending shitshow.

hostros7 · « **Reply #2 on:** August 21, 2011, 01:27:22 pm »

Oh I see, today's 400 fans consist of the belt family

hostros7 · « **Reply #3 on:** August 21, 2011, 01:39:27 pm »

Double steals are badass. Bases juiced, no outs

hostros7 · « **Reply #4 on:** August 21, 2011, 01:43:00 pm »

Astros score one on a dp. Rentzler couldn't find the plate, so obviously corporan swung at ball 3 on a 2-0 count

hostros7 · « **Reply #5 on:** August 21, 2011, 01:43:34 pm »

Sosa walks on 4 pitches.

chuck · « **Reply #6 on:** August 21, 2011, 01:44:15 pm »

The double steal and the hit and run are to me the most beautiful elements of the game.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #7 on:** August 21, 2011, 01:45:38 pm »

Quick hook from Bochy.

Alkie · « **Reply #8 on:** August 21, 2011, 01:47:10 pm »

Had Corporan ever played baseball at any level prior to winning the Play Catcher For Your Astros scratch game in January?

hostros7 · « **Reply #9 on:** August 21, 2011, 01:47:15 pm »

Altuve singles in barmes. Rentzler done. Stupid pitchers walking pitchers in his one. Boug will face Mota when action resumes

hostros7 · « **Reply #10 on:** August 21, 2011, 01:48:38 pm »

Quote from: Mr. Happy on August 21, 2011, 01:45:38 pm

Quick hook from Bochy.

Giants are pressing. Potentially getting swept by the Astros is a division race hindenberg moment

hostros7 · « **Reply #11 on:** August 21, 2011, 01:50:19 pm »

Bases occupied for JD

hostros7 · « **Reply #12 on:** August 21, 2011, 01:51:21 pm »

I feel much better knowing that JD has his titanium magic bracelet on

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #13 on:** August 21, 2011, 01:52:46 pm »

Al Tuve. Al Kie. Al Kie. Al Tuve!!!

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #14 on:** August 21, 2011, 01:53:21 pm »

JD!!!

hostros7 · « **Reply #15 on:** August 21, 2011, 01:53:42 pm »

Quote from: chuck on August 21, 2011, 01:44:15 pm

The double steal and the hit and run are to me the most beautiful elements of the game.

Yeah, and SABR dildos would tell you that neither should ever be endeavored

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #16 on:** August 21, 2011, 01:54:32 pm »

Quote from: hostros7 on August 21, 2011, 01:53:42 pm

Yeah, and SABR dildos would tell you that neither should ever be endeavored

Those nerds never played the game.

BudGirl · « **Reply #17 on:** August 21, 2011, 01:57:42 pm »

Quote from: Alkie on August 21, 2011, 01:47:10 pm

Had Corporan ever played baseball at any level prior to winning the Play Catcher For Your Astros scratch game in January?

previously he went on a date with the brewers.

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #18 on:** August 21, 2011, 02:00:06 pm »

Quote from: BudGirl on August 21, 2011, 01:57:42 pm

previously he went on a date with the brewers.

That does explain the assflappin'.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #19 on:** August 21, 2011, 02:10:33 pm »

Perfectly executed hit and run.

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #20 on:** August 21, 2011, 02:13:46 pm »

Lyles sent down to OKC.

hostros7 · « **Reply #21 on:** August 21, 2011, 02:17:55 pm »

Giants knot it at 4 on a sac fly. Sosa keeps it that way with two more pop ups to end top 4.

BudGirl · « **Reply #22 on:** August 21, 2011, 02:18:41 pm »

Quote from: Sphinx Drummond on August 21, 2011, 02:13:46 pm

Lyles sent down to OKC.

Happ may be coming back....

chuck · « **Reply #23 on:** August 21, 2011, 02:25:16 pm »

Quote from: Sphinx Drummond on August 21, 2011, 01:52:46 pm

Al Tuve. Al Kie. Al Kie. Al Tuve!!!

That reminds me, do you have a kayak or a flat bottom boat or anything to get out on the river?

chuck · « **Reply #24 on:** August 21, 2011, 02:28:06 pm »

Them boys from Missippi scored some sweet seats.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #25 on:** August 21, 2011, 02:28:20 pm »

Corporan is horrible.

Alkie · « **Reply #26 on:** August 21, 2011, 02:28:25 pm »

Quote from: chuck on August 21, 2011, 02:25:16 pm

That reminds me, do you have a kayak or a flat bottom boat or anything to get out on the river?

He does unless he ate the one that came with the house.

chuck · « **Reply #27 on:** August 21, 2011, 02:30:28 pm »

Quote from: Alkie on August 21, 2011, 02:28:25 pm

He does unless he ate the one that came with the house.

I grant you that the blow-up doll will likely float but I personally do not consider it a river-worthy craft.

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #28 on:** August 21, 2011, 02:37:53 pm »

Getting to watch the game live today (though started in the 4th inning). I am very please about this!

hostros7 · « **Reply #29 on:** August 21, 2011, 02:38:49 pm »

Carlos took an unecessary bag there. 1st and third, two down, pitching change

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #30 on:** August 21, 2011, 02:39:26 pm »

Quote from: OregonStrosFan on August 21, 2011, 02:37:53 pm

Getting to watch the game live today (though started in the 4th inning). I am very please about this!

I'm pleased for you, OSF! Great to have you in the GZ!

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #31 on:** August 21, 2011, 02:42:39 pm »

Quote from: Mr. Happy on August 21, 2011, 02:39:26 pm

I'm pleased for you, OSF! Great to have you in the GZ!

Good to be here amigo, good to be here indeed!!!

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #32 on:** August 21, 2011, 02:45:00 pm »

WW in to pitch.

hostros7 · « **Reply #33 on:** August 21, 2011, 02:45:12 pm »

I would love to see ww and Altuve walk into a bar together

austro · « **Reply #34 on:** August 21, 2011, 02:46:15 pm »

Quote from: hostros7 on August 21, 2011, 02:45:12 pm

I would love to see ww and Altuve walk into a bar together

They would never get in the door.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #35 on:** August 21, 2011, 02:54:02 pm »

HPU has a very tight strike zone today.

hostros7 · « **Reply #36 on:** August 21, 2011, 02:54:32 pm »

Altuve with a sweet dive up the middle, throw from knees play to end the inning.

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #37 on:** August 21, 2011, 02:55:03 pm »

THE Altuve!!! AWESOMENESS!!!

Nice job by Wesley to come back from the lead off walk as well!

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #38 on:** August 21, 2011, 03:04:59 pm »

Quote from: chuck on August 21, 2011, 02:25:16 pm

That reminds me, do you have a kayak or a flat bottom boat or anything to get out on the river?

Yes, three kayaks, and one 2 man pontoon thing with electric motor.

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #39 on:** August 21, 2011, 03:06:20 pm »

Quote from: Mr. Happy on August 21, 2011, 02:54:02 pm

HPU has a very tight strike zone today.

That 2-2 pitch was a good one. Surprised Fontenot (sp?) was able to lay off of it (got so excited by the THE Altuve play that I got a tad sidetracked on commenting on it earlier).

hostros7 · « **Reply #40 on:** August 21, 2011, 03:07:37 pm »

Shuck really penced that one.

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #41 on:** August 21, 2011, 03:10:43 pm »

Quote from: hostros7 on August 21, 2011, 03:07:37 pm

Shuck really penced that one.

Nice!

T. J. · « **Reply #42 on:** August 21, 2011, 03:24:45 pm »

Shitload of Giants fans here today at MMPUS. Drayton is still wandering the concourses.

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #43 on:** August 21, 2011, 03:36:48 pm »

Tough call, but you gotta get that one right 1BU. Carlos made that play!

T. J. · « **Reply #44 on:** August 21, 2011, 03:36:53 pm »

What did the replay show on that Lee bobble? Didn't show it here.

Alkie · « **Reply #45 on:** August 21, 2011, 03:37:34 pm »

The Belt family women seem to all suffer from Lufkinass.

Rebel Jew · « **Reply #46 on:** August 21, 2011, 03:45:27 pm »

holy crap, what a throw!

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #47 on:** August 21, 2011, 03:46:27 pm »

I CAN'T BELIEVE WHAT I JUST SAW!!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY JD MARTINEZ!!!

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #48 on:** August 21, 2011, 03:49:33 pm »

Hell of a play from Corporan as well. Excellent job of blocking the plate.

Really like how JD backed up a couple of steps so he could come in on the ball and get something behind his throw!

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #49 on:** August 21, 2011, 03:51:41 pm »

And while I'm throwing out kudos, how about Fernando "Houdini" Martinez (booth-JD's moniker, not mine).

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #50 on:** August 21, 2011, 03:53:04 pm »

Quote from: T. J. on August 21, 2011, 03:36:53 pm

What did the replay show on that Lee bobble? Didn't show it here.

The call was that the throw took him off the bag. Didn't. Carlos got him. In fairness, wasn't an easy call to make for the 1BU though...

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #51 on:** August 21, 2011, 03:56:49 pm »

WOW. JUST. WOW!!! I might as well just keep the caps lock on. Some amazing stuff happening here!

austro · « **Reply #52 on:** August 21, 2011, 04:01:49 pm »

Quote from: OregonStrosFan on August 21, 2011, 03:56:49 pm

WOW. JUST. WOW!!! I might as well just keep the caps lock on. Some amazing stuff happening here!

I had to run to the grocery store, and on my way home I was treated to Milo's call of this play. His call wasn't much more illuminating than OSF's. Apparently somebody was on with a leadoff single, and then FeRod threw the wildest of wild pitches, but it somehow culminated in an out. Anybody got any details?

BudGirl · « **Reply #53 on:** August 21, 2011, 04:07:34 pm »

errant pickoff throw.
kicked back and altuve picked it up threw it to 2nd for barmes to tag rowand out.

discussion of whether or not lee interfered with rowand after the throw. but 1bu said there was none before any arguing could commence.

Navin R Johnson · « **Reply #54 on:** August 21, 2011, 04:07:35 pm »

In Wallace & C Johnson's last 21 games as Astros they combined for 5 doubles, 0 homers 8 RBI. In 21 games JD Martinez, 7 doubles, 5 HR, 21 RBI. JD has one less homer for his career than Wallace does.

That being said, OKC is playing at a .667 clip since CJ and Wallace showed up. They were playing about .300 ball prior to the arrival of Wallace, CJ

Rebel Jew · « **Reply #55 on:** August 21, 2011, 04:11:04 pm »

alright! got enough breaks and clutch plays today, let's bring it on home right here!

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #56 on:** August 21, 2011, 04:12:20 pm »

Quote from: Joey Trum on August 21, 2011, 04:11:04 pm

alright! got enough breaks and clutch plays today, let's bring it on home right here!

This

Navin R Johnson · « **Reply #57 on:** August 21, 2011, 04:12:43 pm »

Martinez has to get a walk off.

austro · « **Reply #58 on:** August 21, 2011, 04:13:57 pm »

Quote from: BudGirl on August 21, 2011, 04:07:34 pm

errant pickoff throw.
kicked back and altuve picked it up threw it to 2nd for barmes to tag rowand out.

discussion of whether or not lee interfered with rowand after the throw. but 1bu said there was none before any arguing could commence.

Well, that makes more sense. Milo was just making choking sounds and blabbering about amazing things. The DoRay didn't help him out any, either.

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #59 on:** August 21, 2011, 04:18:13 pm »

And the Oscar goes to... Carlos Corporan. Houston Astros for his performance in "HBP, B9, 08/21/11 vs. SF Giants"!

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #60 on:** August 21, 2011, 04:18:57 pm »

Uh oh, they are going to be asking THE Altuve to try to put down a bunt here...

Rebel Jew · « **Reply #61 on:** August 21, 2011, 04:20:22 pm »

not sure i like altuve being asked to bunt with the winning run on 2nd. he's your best singles hitter and a single wins the game. even if he hits into a double play you still have another opportunity to win it

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #62 on:** August 21, 2011, 04:20:59 pm »

Great sacrifice by THE Altuve there. Really thought he had beat it. Actually, I still think he beat it...

austro · « **Reply #63 on:** August 21, 2011, 04:23:35 pm »

Quote from: OregonStrosFan on August 21, 2011, 04:20:59 pm

Great sacrifice by THE Altuve there. Really thought he had beat it. Actually, I still think he beat it...

I think they got him, but it was only by an inch or two. I think the ball was in the first baseman's glove just before Altuve's heel came down on the bag.

hostros7 · « **Reply #64 on:** August 21, 2011, 04:26:42 pm »

Shit. Bonus baseball

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #65 on:** August 21, 2011, 04:27:26 pm »

Martinez wanted no part of bases loaded in the 9th.

Rebel Jew · « **Reply #66 on:** August 21, 2011, 04:30:45 pm »

hate to be a broken record, but i hate taking the bat out of altuve's hands. bunt puts a lot of burden on martinez who clearly was overmatched in that situation.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #67 on:** August 21, 2011, 04:32:20 pm »

Quote from: Joey Trum on August 21, 2011, 04:30:45 pm

hate to be a broken record, but i hate taking the bat out of altuve's hands. bunt puts a lot of burden on martinez who clearly was overmatched in that situation.

Bullshit.

Rebel Jew · « **Reply #68 on:** August 21, 2011, 04:34:55 pm »

Quote from: HudsonHawk on August 21, 2011, 04:32:20 pm

Bullshit.

why is that bullshit? you agreed with me about martinez

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #69 on:** August 21, 2011, 04:42:23 pm »

Quote from: Joey Trum on August 21, 2011, 04:34:55 pm

why is that bullshit? you agreed with me about martinez

That doesn't mean you shouldn't bunt. There's no more pressure to hit a ground ball or fly ball with a runner on 3b than there is to get a hit with the runner on 2b.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #70 on:** August 21, 2011, 04:43:24 pm »

Quote from: HudsonHawk on August 21, 2011, 04:42:23 pm

That doesn't mean you shouldn't bunt. There's no more pressure to hit a ground ball or fly ball with a runner on 3b than there is to get a hit with the runner on 2b.

Bunt was the right call.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #71 on:** August 21, 2011, 04:44:59 pm »

Quote from: Mr. Happy on August 21, 2011, 04:43:24 pm

Bunt was the right call.

Of course it was. Martinez puckered up. It happens.

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #72 on:** August 21, 2011, 04:45:23 pm »

Quote from: austro on August 21, 2011, 04:23:35 pm

I think they got him, but it was only by an inch or two. I think the ball was in the first baseman's glove just before Altuve's heel came down on the bag.

The last replay they showed made it appear you are correct. Very close play though!

Rebel Jew · « **Reply #73 on:** August 21, 2011, 04:46:37 pm »

Quote from: Mr. Happy on August 21, 2011, 04:43:24 pm

Bunt was the right call.

i know it's traditionally the right call, but with a young team and your best average hitter up at the plate, wouldn't it be better to give yourself three chances to win it than trusting a just-up-from-the-minors rookie to come through with clutch situational hitting against a veteran reliever?

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #74 on:** August 21, 2011, 04:47:19 pm »

Quote from: HudsonHawk on August 21, 2011, 04:44:59 pm

Of course it was. Martinez puckered up. It happens.

Should have had Altuve hit an inside-the-parker.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #75 on:** August 21, 2011, 04:49:40 pm »

Fuck.

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #76 on:** August 21, 2011, 04:49:50 pm »

Son. Of. A. Bitch.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #77 on:** August 21, 2011, 04:50:06 pm »

Well that was a fucking meatball.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #78 on:** August 21, 2011, 04:50:43 pm »

Quote from: Joey Trum on August 21, 2011, 04:46:37 pm

i know it's traditionally the right call, but with a young team and your best average hitter up at the plate, wouldn't it be better to give yourself three chances to win it than trusting a just-up-from-the-minors rookie to come through with clutch situational hitting against a veteran reliever?

No.

Rebel Jew · « **Reply #79 on:** August 21, 2011, 04:50:44 pm »

not over yet, still got bogusevic on the bench

hostros7 · « **Reply #80 on:** August 21, 2011, 04:50:55 pm »

Fuck, that's was an oppo bomb

hostros7 · « **Reply #81 on:** August 21, 2011, 04:52:40 pm »

This cusa football trailer is so appropriately woeful for the conference

BudGirl · « **Reply #82 on:** August 21, 2011, 04:54:38 pm »

Quote from: Joey Trum on August 21, 2011, 04:50:44 pm

not over yet, still got bogusevic on the bench

No you don't

Rebel Jew · « **Reply #83 on:** August 21, 2011, 04:55:23 pm »

Quote from: BudGirl on August 21, 2011, 04:54:38 pm

No you don't

oh yeah, you're right. sorry, we're doomed.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #84 on:** August 21, 2011, 04:55:30 pm »

Bogusevic was used as a pinchrunner.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #85 on:** August 21, 2011, 04:55:54 pm »

Quote from: Joey Trum on August 21, 2011, 04:50:44 pm

not over yet, still got bogusevic on the bench

He ran for Corporan in the 9th

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #86 on:** August 21, 2011, 04:58:23 pm »

Shitfuck.

BudGirl · « **Reply #87 on:** August 21, 2011, 04:58:59 pm »

I'd like J D to get another chance.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #88 on:** August 21, 2011, 04:59:52 pm »

Quote from: BudGirl on August 21, 2011, 04:58:59 pm

I'd like J D to get another chance.

He'd have to hit a two run homer to get it even first.

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #89 on:** August 21, 2011, 05:01:38 pm »

I'd've preferred to have seen a 'W' here, but still a fun game to watch. Get 'em next time boys!

BudGirl · « **Reply #90 on:** August 21, 2011, 05:02:09 pm »

I was obviously wanting him to get the chance to tie it. I didn't get what I wanted. At least Fredia doesn't have to drive some crazy.

JaneDoe · « **Reply #91 on:** August 21, 2011, 06:12:25 pm »

chuck--exterminate the bat.