Author Topic: Astros @Angels April 13, 2013 (Read 15784 times)

Mr. Happy · « **on:** April 13, 2013, 05:05:34 pm »

Your lineups:

Astros

2BJose Altuve
CFJustin Maxwell
CJason Castro
LFChris Carter
DHCarlos Pena
RFJD Martinez
1BBrett Wallace
3BMatt Dominguez
SSMarwin Gonzalez
HOU: Lucas Harrell (0-2, 7.84)

Angels

LF J.B. Shuck (~~I'm questioning this as mlb.com shows Shuck as having been optioned out yesterday, so I'll double check this.~~Apparently the Angels made some roster move to keep Shuck because he is starting tonight.)
CF Mike Trout
DH Albert Pujols
RF Josh Hamilton
1B Mark Trumbo
2B Howie Kendrick
C Chris Iannetta
SS Andrew Romine
3B Luis Jimenez
ANA: Garrett Richards (0-0, 2.08)

pots · « **Reply #1 on:** April 13, 2013, 05:22:32 pm »

Seems odd the lineups are coming out so early these days. Is there no benefit to waiting before naming the starters for the day?

NeilT · « **Reply #2 on:** April 13, 2013, 06:13:32 pm »

Wallace is back in the lineup.

austro · « **Reply #3 on:** April 13, 2013, 06:27:51 pm »

Quote from: NeilT on April 13, 2013, 06:13:32 pm

Wallace is back in the lineup.

DO. Fucking American League.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #4 on:** April 13, 2013, 06:50:02 pm »

Quote from: pots on April 13, 2013, 05:22:32 pm

Seems odd the lineups are coming out so early these days. Is there no benefit to waiting before naming the starters for the day?

As a ball player, you want to know early on game day whether you are going to be in the lineup that day. It helps you mentally prepare. And once the players know, the press knows. The lineups are usually made public four to six hours before game time.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #5 on:** April 13, 2013, 06:53:54 pm »

Quote from: NeilT on April 13, 2013, 06:13:32 pm

Wallace is back in the lineup.

He's going to hit. Eventually. Porter is putting several lefty hitters in there against Richards. I'm a little surprised that Ankiel isn't in the lineup tonight.

pots · « **Reply #6 on:** April 13, 2013, 07:53:36 pm »

Quote from: Mr. Happy on April 13, 2013, 06:50:02 pm

As a ball player, you want to know early on game day whether you are going to be in the lineup that day. It helps you mentally prepare. And once the players know, the press knows. The lineups are usually made public four to six hours before game time.

I get that. But you can tell a player he's in the lineup without announcing the lineup. The rule is you can change the lineup right up till you hand it to the umpire.

Does it not give the opposing battery time to prepare?

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #7 on:** April 13, 2013, 07:59:00 pm »

Quote from: pots on April 13, 2013, 07:53:36 pm

I get that. But you can tell a player he's in the lineup without announcing the lineup. The rule is you can change the lineup right up till you hand it to the umpire.

Does it not give the opposing battery time to prepare?

In the pre-game meetings and the preparation for each start, the pitchers go over every hitter on the roster. There really aren't very many surprises. Pitchers watch a lot of video of hitters, and so do hitters at that level.

pots · « **Reply #8 on:** April 13, 2013, 08:05:04 pm »

Quote from: Mr. Happy on April 13, 2013, 07:59:00 pm

In the pre-game meetings and the preparation for each start, the pitchers go over every hitter on the roster. There really aren't very many surprises. Pitchers watch a lot of video of hitters, and so do hitters at that level.

True but is there is not benefit to knowing the lineup as a whole? Might change your strategy against players knowing who follows who. And not to mention for the starting pitcher you can really go over just 9 guys 6 hours before the game starts. Used to be lineups came out half hour to an hour ahead of time. Just seems a little unstrategic to announce your lineup so early.

Matt · « **Reply #9 on:** April 13, 2013, 08:20:27 pm »

Shit Holes being lazy as ever.

believin · « **Reply #10 on:** April 13, 2013, 08:20:46 pm »

Astros go down 1-2-3.
Angels go down 1-2-3.

0-0 end of 1st.

believin · « **Reply #11 on:** April 13, 2013, 08:25:20 pm »

Astros 1-2-3 on 3 groundouts.
Going to bottom of 2nd.

Matt · « **Reply #12 on:** April 13, 2013, 08:25:21 pm »

Richards has some nasty stuff.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #13 on:** April 13, 2013, 08:26:48 pm »

Quote from: pots on April 13, 2013, 08:05:04 pm

True but is there is not benefit to knowing the lineup as a whole? Might change your strategy against players knowing who follows who. And not to mention for the starting pitcher you can really go over just 9 guys 6 hours before the game starts. Used to be lineups came out half hour to an hour ahead of time. Just seems a little unstrategic to announce your lineup so early.

I don't disagree with you. If I was a manager, I'd want to keep everyone guessing. But the press partners wouldn't like that. Remember, this is the entertainment business.

believin · « **Reply #14 on:** April 13, 2013, 08:32:50 pm »

And the Angels go down 1-2-3.
End of 2. 0-0

believin · « **Reply #15 on:** April 13, 2013, 08:38:27 pm »

Three Astros sat down in order.
Going to the bottom of the 3rd.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #16 on:** April 13, 2013, 08:51:21 pm »

HH and Ty in Tampa checking in...beer and cigars and the game on a 4-inch screen

Matt · « **Reply #17 on:** April 13, 2013, 08:59:14 pm »

Holy shit Carter has some power.

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #18 on:** April 13, 2013, 09:00:07 pm »

Starting to like this Carter guy.

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #19 on:** April 13, 2013, 09:00:46 pm »

Quote from: Matt on April 13, 2013, 08:59:14 pm

Holy shit Carter has some power.

Yep, that'n went a long, long way!

Middle 4: HOU 2, LAA 0

Ty in Tampa · « **Reply #20 on:** April 13, 2013, 09:02:06 pm »

Got Hawk's iPad up and running just in time for Carter's bomb.

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #21 on:** April 13, 2013, 09:03:09 pm »

Quote from: HudsonHawk on April 13, 2013, 08:51:21 pm

HH and Ty in Tampa checking in...beer and cigars and the game on a 4-inch screen

Four inches is better than nothing.

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #22 on:** April 13, 2013, 09:06:22 pm »

I broke down and got MLB.tv for a month. Then a free trial with a DNS service. And I'm watching the Astros on TV (on my computer) for the first time this year.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #23 on:** April 13, 2013, 09:09:42 pm »

Quote from: Sphinx Drummond on April 13, 2013, 09:03:09 pm

Four inches is better than nothing.

That's what she said

*rimshot*

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #24 on:** April 13, 2013, 09:19:24 pm »

I can only get the Angels feed.

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #25 on:** April 13, 2013, 09:21:42 pm »

Bottom of the fifth it's 2-0 Astros favor. Kendrick with a single to shallow RF, Harrell with a strike out to Ianetta. 1 out, man on first.

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #26 on:** April 13, 2013, 09:24:42 pm »

Romine strikes out, Jimenez doubles to shallow LF, Kendrick to 3rd.

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #27 on:** April 13, 2013, 09:28:35 pm »

Harrell strikes out Shuck to end the inning leaving runners at 2nd and 3rd. End of 5 Astros lead the Angels 2 - 0.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #28 on:** April 13, 2013, 09:29:25 pm »

Quote from: Sphinx Drummond on April 13, 2013, 09:19:24 pm

I can only get the Angels feed.

Getting the Astros feed, but can't hear over the music.

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #29 on:** April 13, 2013, 09:45:31 pm »

MarGo strikes out for the first out of the 6th. Altuve takes a walk. Altuve takes second on a passed ball. Maxwell grounds out to the right side of the infield, Altuve on third with two outs. Castro flys out to center for the third out, leaving Altuve at third.

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #30 on:** April 13, 2013, 09:54:03 pm »

Trout leads off with an infield single, Pujols hits into a double play.

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #31 on:** April 13, 2013, 09:56:28 pm »

Hamilton knocked the crap out of one for a homerun, his first of the year. 2 - 1 Astros bottom of the 6th, two down, Trumbo at bat.

Matt · « **Reply #32 on:** April 13, 2013, 09:57:50 pm »

I was hoping Hamilton wouldn't start hitting until the Astros had left town.

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #33 on:** April 13, 2013, 10:00:12 pm »

Trumbo with an infield single. Ambriz in to relief Harrell. Harrell leaves with the tying run on first, after 6.2 throwing 98 pitches. Nice outing by Harrell.

johnstros · « **Reply #34 on:** April 13, 2013, 10:05:26 pm »

Pujols looks very human in this series. Never remember him being this way. Good for us, hope it stays that way for many years.

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #35 on:** April 13, 2013, 10:06:56 pm »

Ambrix get Kendrick to end the inning. 2-1 Astros after 6.

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #36 on:** April 13, 2013, 10:15:52 pm »

Nice AB there for Brett to load the bases with 1 out in T7.

johnstros · « **Reply #37 on:** April 13, 2013, 10:16:34 pm »

Great at bat for Wallace. Bases loaded

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #38 on:** April 13, 2013, 10:17:04 pm »

Yes, he didn't take the bait.

Matt · « **Reply #39 on:** April 13, 2013, 10:18:32 pm »

Very encouraging AB.

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #40 on:** April 13, 2013, 10:18:46 pm »

LHP Sean Burnett in to face RHB Matt Dominguez with the bases loaded and one out in T7.

Jose Cruz III · « **Reply #41 on:** April 13, 2013, 10:20:01 pm »

Good evening everyone. Turned it on just in time to see Dominguez drive in a run. I like this kid.

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #42 on:** April 13, 2013, 10:20:32 pm »

Matty!!!

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #43 on:** April 13, 2013, 10:20:50 pm »

And Dominguez with a sharp single to RF scores Cater, Maxwell given the stop sign at 3B. Gonzalez coming the dish.

Top 7 (1 out, bases juiced): HOU 3, LAA 1

Jose Cruz III · « **Reply #44 on:** April 13, 2013, 10:21:22 pm »

Suicide squeeze. I love it. Perfect bunt for Margo.

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #45 on:** April 13, 2013, 10:22:23 pm »

And Marwin with the suicide squeeze bunt scores another. It's 4-1 HOU with 2 outs and runners at 2B and 3B with Altuve to the dish.

Altuve flies out to CF on the first pitch.

Middle 7: HOU 4, LAAofA 1

Jose Cruz III · « **Reply #46 on:** April 13, 2013, 10:24:25 pm »

I love perfectly executed suicide squeeze plays. You gotta give Porter credit. He's getting a lot out of these guys.

Jose Cruz III · « **Reply #47 on:** April 13, 2013, 10:27:55 pm »

DP grounder. Excellent.

Jose Cruz III · « **Reply #48 on:** April 13, 2013, 10:31:38 pm »

Shuck can hit?

Jose Cruz III · « **Reply #49 on:** April 13, 2013, 10:32:14 pm »

2nd and 3rd. 2 outs. Trout up.

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #50 on:** April 13, 2013, 10:33:09 pm »

Ambriz better fucking buckle this fucker down.

Jose Cruz III · « **Reply #51 on:** April 13, 2013, 10:34:14 pm »

Trout grounds out to Dominguez. Headed to the 8th. 4-1 good guys

johnstros · « **Reply #52 on:** April 13, 2013, 10:34:30 pm »

Trout does something like Karl Malone, but his is only one word.

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #53 on:** April 13, 2013, 10:34:59 pm »

Dominguez is a hell of a third bagger.

Matt · « **Reply #54 on:** April 13, 2013, 10:37:16 pm »

I kinda feel bad for Mike Trout. The amount of pressure and expectations heaped on that kid is immense.

subnuclear · « **Reply #55 on:** April 13, 2013, 10:39:06 pm »

Quote from: Matt on April 13, 2013, 10:37:16 pm

I kinda feel bad for Mike Trout. The amount of pressure and expectations heaped on that kid is immense.

I guess Pujols and Hamilton are at least making the big money while underperforming.

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #56 on:** April 13, 2013, 10:41:20 pm »

Compared to about 98% of the human population, Trout is making big money. Fuck him, he'll get his if he's worth a shit.

Matt · « **Reply #57 on:** April 13, 2013, 10:41:34 pm »

Quote from: subnuclear on April 13, 2013, 10:39:06 pm

I guess Pujols and Hamilton are at least making the big money while underperforming.

They trotted out foam fish-shaped Trout hats in what seemed like a matter of weeks and now he has his own fan section with t-shirts ala Gunther a few year's ago.

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #58 on:** April 13, 2013, 10:43:18 pm »

I'm already developing a hatred for these AL West teams.

Matt · « **Reply #59 on:** April 13, 2013, 10:45:11 pm »

Quote from: Sphinx Drummond on April 13, 2013, 10:43:18 pm

I'm already developing a hatred for these AL West teams.

Angels fans are some of the worst so its easy.

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #60 on:** April 13, 2013, 10:46:52 pm »

Good at bat by Pujols. He wasn't a greedy fucker and took what he was given.

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #61 on:** April 13, 2013, 10:47:25 pm »

Quote from: Jose Cruz III on April 13, 2013, 10:34:14 pm

Trout grounds out to Dominguez.

Again (I think was his fourth ground out to Dominguez tonight)..

ETA: he had 4 grounders to Dominguez at this point, but did work one of them into an infield single.

Jose Cruz III · « **Reply #62 on:** April 13, 2013, 10:48:31 pm »

Hamilton looked awful there.

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #63 on:** April 13, 2013, 10:49:12 pm »

Brett Wallace thought Josh Hamilton had a shitty AB there... Dude looked horrible, especially on the swinging K...

johnstros · « **Reply #64 on:** April 13, 2013, 10:49:17 pm »

Quote from: Sphinx Drummond on April 13, 2013, 10:46:52 pm

Good at bat by Pujols. He wasn't a greedy fucker and took what he was given.

I'll take a single all day long from him. 5 years ago, that would have been extra bases.

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #65 on:** April 13, 2013, 10:49:23 pm »

Hamilton is having the kind of start to the year that Pujols had last year.

Jose Cruz III · « **Reply #66 on:** April 13, 2013, 10:49:36 pm »

Good grief Trumbo has some power. Glad that hooked foul.

subnuclear · « **Reply #67 on:** April 13, 2013, 10:49:50 pm »

Cruz has some good pitches.

GreatBagwellsBeard · « **Reply #68 on:** April 13, 2013, 10:49:59 pm »

Let's list all the Astros hitting worse than Hamilton:

Wallace

There, done.

Jose Cruz III · « **Reply #69 on:** April 13, 2013, 10:51:41 pm »

Trumbo grounds a double down the LF line. But before that he yanked a 97 MPH heater foul down the LF line about 400 feet.

Jose Cruz III · « **Reply #70 on:** April 13, 2013, 10:52:37 pm »

E9. Good grief JD.

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #71 on:** April 13, 2013, 10:53:28 pm »

Uh oh JD, better watch it, Bo's gonna be pissed...

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #72 on:** April 13, 2013, 10:53:41 pm »

J.D. with a brain fart.

Ty in Tampa · « **Reply #73 on:** April 13, 2013, 10:54:14 pm »

fuuhk...

Jose Cruz III · « **Reply #74 on:** April 13, 2013, 10:54:32 pm »

Howie Kendrick just helped us out. Headed to the 9th.

johnstros · « **Reply #75 on:** April 13, 2013, 10:55:01 pm »

My goodness, that was awful base running

Jose Cruz III · « **Reply #76 on:** April 13, 2013, 10:55:33 pm »

JD was loping and had to accelerate. If he hustles all the way he's standing under it.

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #77 on:** April 13, 2013, 10:56:27 pm »

I'd let Aubrey Plaza shave my eyebrows.

Jose Cruz III · « **Reply #78 on:** April 13, 2013, 10:57:17 pm »

Quote from: johnstros on April 13, 2013, 10:55:01 pm

My goodness, that was awful base running

They are worse than the Astros. At least most of the Astros are rookies or close to it. The Angels have been awful on the base paths the whole series.

subnuclear · « **Reply #79 on:** April 13, 2013, 10:57:36 pm »

Quote from: Sphinx Drummond on April 13, 2013, 10:56:27 pm

I'd let Aubrey Plaza shave my eyebrows.

I'm getting a Josh Groban commercial instead of the Aubrey Plaza commercials tonight for some reason.

Jose Cruz III · « **Reply #80 on:** April 13, 2013, 10:58:25 pm »

I hope we can add some insurance. I have a bad feeling about going to the bottom only up 1.

Jose Cruz III · « **Reply #81 on:** April 13, 2013, 10:59:22 pm »

Senor Mendoza strikes out. JD up.

Tralfaz · « **Reply #82 on:** April 13, 2013, 11:00:07 pm »

8-6-4 put out at 2nd to end that inning. Well played boys!

Jose Cruz III · « **Reply #83 on:** April 13, 2013, 11:00:22 pm »

JD. My goodness.

GreatBagwellsBeard · « **Reply #84 on:** April 13, 2013, 11:00:49 pm »

Yikes. Was that last swinging strike by JD as badly out of the zone as it looked on Gamecast?

Jose Cruz III · « **Reply #85 on:** April 13, 2013, 11:01:14 pm »

Wallace is due. Pops to short. Headed to the bottom of the 9th. 4-3 good guys.

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #86 on:** April 13, 2013, 11:01:26 pm »

Who is the closer?

johnstros · « **Reply #87 on:** April 13, 2013, 11:01:49 pm »

Maybe ankiel in right?

subnuclear · « **Reply #88 on:** April 13, 2013, 11:01:55 pm »

Quote from: GreatBagwellsBeard on April 13, 2013, 11:00:49 pm

Yikes. Was that last swinging strike by JD as badly out of the zone as it looked on Gamecast?

He figured that out and tried to check his swing rather unsuccessfully.

Tralfaz · « **Reply #89 on:** April 13, 2013, 11:02:13 pm »

Veras first save situation?

remy · « **Reply #90 on:** April 13, 2013, 11:02:18 pm »

Hold on to your butts.

Jose Cruz III · « **Reply #91 on:** April 13, 2013, 11:02:36 pm »

Quote from: GreatBagwellsBeard on April 13, 2013, 11:00:49 pm

Yikes. Was that last swinging strike by JD as badly out of the zone as it looked on Gamecast?

Maybe worse. The entire swing was above his head. And he was so late that the 3rd baseman almost had received the throw from Ianetta when he finished the swing.

Jose Cruz III · « **Reply #92 on:** April 13, 2013, 11:03:42 pm »

Our closer has a 6.75 ERA. Bottom of the order coming up. Ankiel in right, thank God.

Tralfaz · « **Reply #93 on:** April 13, 2013, 11:03:54 pm »

Quote from: Tralfaz on April 13, 2013, 11:02:13 pm

Veras first save situation?

Yup

Ty in Tampa · « **Reply #94 on:** April 13, 2013, 11:04:55 pm »

Quote from: Sphinx Drummond on April 13, 2013, 10:56:27 pm

I'd let Aubrey Plaza shave my eyebrows.

I'd let Aubrey Plaza shave my anything.

Jose Cruz III · « **Reply #95 on:** April 13, 2013, 11:05:18 pm »

Conger PHing.

Veras Ks him on 3 pitches.

1 down.
Jiminez up.

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #96 on:** April 13, 2013, 11:06:10 pm »

Quote from: Sphinx Drummond on April 13, 2013, 11:01:26 pm

Who is the closer?

Quote from: johnstros on April 13, 2013, 11:01:49 pm

Maybe ankiel in right?

No. Ankiel may come in to the outfield as a defensive replacement, but he's not going to be the Astros closer. Hope that helps!

Jose Cruz III · « **Reply #97 on:** April 13, 2013, 11:07:39 pm »

Dont walk this guy Veras.

Jose Cruz III · « **Reply #98 on:** April 13, 2013, 11:08:09 pm »

Good God Almighty. He walks the 9 hitter.

JB Shuck up.

johnstros · « **Reply #99 on:** April 13, 2013, 11:08:16 pm »

Quote from: OregonStrosFan on April 13, 2013, 11:06:10 pm

No. Ankiel may come in to the outfield as a defensive replacement, but he's not going to be the Astros closer. Hope that helps!

Ha, thanks for the clarification

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #100 on:** April 13, 2013, 11:09:39 pm »

Holy shit, he looked great with the first batter and like shit with the next.

Jose Cruz III · « **Reply #101 on:** April 13, 2013, 11:10:42 pm »

He cannot get his curve over.

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #102 on:** April 13, 2013, 11:11:12 pm »

Quote from: Jose Cruz III on April 13, 2013, 11:08:09 pm

Good God Almighty. He walks the 9 hitter.

JB Shuck up.

Gog God Almighty, JB Shuck is the Angels leadoff hitter?!?

Jose Cruz III · « **Reply #103 on:** April 13, 2013, 11:13:13 pm »

JB flies to left on a 3-2 pitch. Trout up. He has grounded out the 3rd four times.

Jose Cruz III · « **Reply #104 on:** April 13, 2013, 11:13:29 pm »

Quote from: OregonStrosFan on April 13, 2013, 11:11:12 pm

Gog God Almighty, JB Shuck is the Angels leadoff hitter?!?

Fraid so.

subnuclear · « **Reply #105 on:** April 13, 2013, 11:14:08 pm »

Did the Astros waive Shuck? Or was there a trade or something?

Jose Cruz III · « **Reply #106 on:** April 13, 2013, 11:15:27 pm »

Seeing eye single Margo kept in the infield. 1st and 2nd Pooholes coming up.

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #107 on:** April 13, 2013, 11:15:55 pm »

Fuck, I hate to see Pujols in this situation.

Jose Cruz III · « **Reply #108 on:** April 13, 2013, 11:16:09 pm »

Quote from: subnuclear on April 13, 2013, 11:14:08 pm

Did the Astros waive Shuck? Or was there a trade or something?

I think they waived him last year. He went to another team between the Astros and Angels if I am not mistaken.

GreatBagwellsBeard · « **Reply #109 on:** April 13, 2013, 11:16:27 pm »

Quote from: Sphinx Drummond on April 13, 2013, 11:15:55 pm

Fuck, i hate to see Pujols in this situation.

I've seen this movie before.

Jose Cruz III · « **Reply #110 on:** April 13, 2013, 11:16:56 pm »

Pujols drives in 2. Veras sucks. Game over.

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #111 on:** April 13, 2013, 11:17:16 pm »

Damn I hate that dude... phuck!

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #112 on:** April 13, 2013, 11:17:37 pm »

I didn't think I could hate him more.

remy · « **Reply #113 on:** April 13, 2013, 11:17:48 pm »

Well there you have it.

subnuclear · « **Reply #114 on:** April 13, 2013, 11:17:53 pm »

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #115 on:** April 13, 2013, 11:17:55 pm »

Well shitfuck.

Jose Cruz III · « **Reply #116 on:** April 13, 2013, 11:18:21 pm »

They need to cut Veras and let one of the kids try and close.

Jose Cruz III · « **Reply #117 on:** April 13, 2013, 11:19:28 pm »

Shut up Albert. Oh well.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #118 on:** April 13, 2013, 11:19:48 pm »

Another solid outing of work by the starter wasted by a crap pen.

johnstros · « **Reply #119 on:** April 13, 2013, 11:19:56 pm »

That Jimenez walk was a killer

Ty in Tampa · « **Reply #120 on:** April 13, 2013, 11:20:37 pm »

Poor defense did 'em in, not Pooholes. Fuck him.

Jose Cruz III · « **Reply #121 on:** April 13, 2013, 11:21:26 pm »

Cruz worked out of his with minimal damage if JD hustles in right. Ambriz pitched well. Veras gives up a run in nearly every outing.

johnstros · « **Reply #122 on:** April 13, 2013, 11:21:56 pm »

Almost walked shuck too before he realized, I'm pitching to JB shuck!

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #123 on:** April 13, 2013, 11:22:16 pm »

Quote from: johnstros on April 13, 2013, 11:19:56 pm

That Jimenez walk was a killer

Yep. Walking Jimenez to get to Trout and Pujols is not a recipe for success.

Jose Cruz III · « **Reply #124 on:** April 13, 2013, 11:22:30 pm »

Peanut butter and jelly time.

pots · « **Reply #125 on:** April 13, 2013, 11:26:15 pm »

Gained a game back on Miami in the race for Rodon. So it's not all bad

MRaup · « **Reply #126 on:** April 14, 2013, 12:41:40 am »

The pitch Pujols hit was meaty. Straight and right down the pipe.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #127 on:** April 14, 2013, 12:53:28 am »

Quote from: johnstros on April 13, 2013, 10:05:26 pm

Pujols looks very human in this series. Never remember him being this way. Good for us, hope it stays that way for many years.

The BBG's fucked us over this comment.

pots · « **Reply #128 on:** April 14, 2013, 08:09:09 am »

Quote from: MRaup on April 14, 2013, 12:41:40 am

The pitch Pujols hit was meaty. Straight and right down the pipe.

Wasn't the pitch to Pujols that did Veras in. It was the walk to the number 9 hitter.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #129 on:** April 14, 2013, 09:47:28 am »

Quote from: pots on April 14, 2013, 08:09:09 am

Wasn't the pitch to Pujols that did Veras in. It was the walk to the number 9 hitter.

You're right, but the meatball to Pujols didn't help.

MRaup · « **Reply #130 on:** April 14, 2013, 11:08:11 am »

Quote from: pots on April 14, 2013, 08:09:09 am

Wasn't the pitch to Pujols that did Veras in. It was the walk to the number 9 hitter.

Believe it or not, Pujols still drove in the two runs that won the game. So I think I can argue pretty successfully that fucking shitty meatball served to Pujols that immediately ended the game probably DID do him in.