Author Topic: Astros v Athletics, Saturday April 25 (Read 5742 times)

NeilT · « **on:** April 25, 2015, 03:29:09 pm »

Anyone seen Hawk yet?

NeilT · « **Reply #1 on:** April 25, 2015, 03:33:13 pm »

Altuve 3 run bomb! Good guys up 4-0, top of the 2nd.

austro · « **Reply #2 on:** April 25, 2015, 03:35:53 pm »

Quote from: NeilT on April 25, 2015, 03:33:13 pm

Altuve 3 run bomb! Good guys up 4-0, top of the 2nd.

You're welcome! I was out mopping the back porch, finished my first pass and came in to see the ball flying over the fence. Five seconds earlier and that ball is caught on the warning track.

More good news: I have to go out and make a second pass at the porch in a while. I'll try to time it judiciously.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #3 on:** April 25, 2015, 03:37:09 pm »

There's a guy a few rows behind me who's getting his money's worth. He's been all over Jed Lowrie. Literally a nanosecond before Altuve went deep, he yelled "too short to ride this ride". The guy sitting next to me yells "how about *that* ride?"

Aussie Astro · « **Reply #4 on:** April 25, 2015, 03:42:47 pm »

I got online just in time to see Jose's blast, I it is an easier choice to get up watch now after a few years of rolling over and going back to sleep.

austro · « **Reply #5 on:** April 25, 2015, 03:47:52 pm »

Jesus, Ashby, stop it with the lechery. "Hey, Julia, we heard you might have to shed a few layers of clothing if the sun comes out."

pots · « **Reply #6 on:** April 25, 2015, 03:48:03 pm »

There are now 4 players on the team with more homers than Gattis, Carter and Springer

austro · « **Reply #7 on:** April 25, 2015, 03:48:34 pm »

Quote from: pots on April 25, 2015, 03:48:03 pm

There are now 4 players on the team with more homers than Gattis, Carter and Springer

The three of them combined?

pots · « **Reply #8 on:** April 25, 2015, 03:49:51 pm »

Quote from: austro on April 25, 2015, 03:48:34 pm

The three of them combined?

No that would be ridiculous

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #9 on:** April 25, 2015, 03:54:55 pm »

Sorry this is late. Mr. Happy finds himself a bit under the weather today.

Astros

2BJose Altuve (R)
3BLuis Valbuena (L)
RFGeorge Springer (R)
SSJed Lowrie (S)
CFColby Rasmus (L)
DHChris Carter (R)
CJason Castro (L)
1BMarwin Gonzalez (S)
LFRobbie Grossman (S)

HOU: Scott Feldman (R) (1-2, 5.09)

Athletics

CF Sam Fuld (L)
SS Marcus Semien (R)
C Stephen Vogt (L)
DH Billy Butler (R)
1B Ike Davis (L)
RF Josh Reddick (L)
3B Max Muncy (L)
LF Cody Ross (R)
2B Eric Sogard (L)

OAK: Kendall Graveman (R) (1-1, 6.94)

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #10 on:** April 25, 2015, 03:57:29 pm »

I'm getting tired of hearing about the Citgo fueling good roadtrip. It's the same ad as last year. Update us on the roadtrip or STFU already.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #11 on:** April 25, 2015, 04:15:28 pm »

Springer with a double. Maybe he's coming out of his funk.

NeilT · « **Reply #12 on:** April 25, 2015, 04:17:25 pm »

Quote from: Mr. Happy on April 25, 2015, 04:15:28 pm

Springer with a double. Maybe he's coming out of his funk.

Lowrie 1-run double.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #13 on:** April 25, 2015, 04:19:29 pm »

Quote from: NeilT on April 25, 2015, 04:17:25 pm

Lowrie 1-run double.

It's good to see Lowrie being pesky with his former club.

NeilT · « **Reply #14 on:** April 25, 2015, 04:21:08 pm »

Who are these people, and where's HH. Tell the cameramen to hurry up and find him.

jbm · « **Reply #15 on:** April 25, 2015, 04:23:17 pm »

Just keep adding on, boys.

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #16 on:** April 25, 2015, 04:23:34 pm »

That Oakland pitcher wasn't too sharp, dug his own grave, man.

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #17 on:** April 25, 2015, 04:24:41 pm »

I'm happy Jed is on the club.

austro · « **Reply #18 on:** April 25, 2015, 04:26:44 pm »

Apparently emptying the vacuum cleaner canister is good for two runs. I need write these things down.

jbm · « **Reply #19 on:** April 25, 2015, 04:27:27 pm »

Quote from: Sphinx Drummond on April 25, 2015, 04:24:41 pm

I'm happy Jed is on the club.

I for one, failed to appreciate his solidness and dependability. He's been a great addition.

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #20 on:** April 25, 2015, 04:27:49 pm »

Quote from: NeilT on April 25, 2015, 04:21:08 pm

Who are these people, and where's HH. Tell the cameramen to hurry up and find him.

He sitting in front of the guy spewing the lame "he's short" jokes.

Aussie Astro · « **Reply #21 on:** April 25, 2015, 04:52:19 pm »

As it turns out, I could play right field for the A's.

jbm · « **Reply #22 on:** April 25, 2015, 04:57:33 pm »

Quote from: Aussie Astro on April 25, 2015, 04:52:19 pm

As it turns out, I could play right field for the A's.

And left

austro · « **Reply #23 on:** April 25, 2015, 05:05:46 pm »

Quote from: jbm on April 25, 2015, 04:57:33 pm

And left

He's a versatile guy.

Aussie Astro · « **Reply #24 on:** April 25, 2015, 05:09:38 pm »

Quote from: austro on April 25, 2015, 05:05:46 pm

He's a versatile guy.

Its true, I can spill catches at any position...

jbm · « **Reply #25 on:** April 25, 2015, 05:15:06 pm »

These fuckers can't just quietly die.

No need to turn two there Jose.

Navin R Johnson · « **Reply #26 on:** April 25, 2015, 05:17:54 pm »

After starting the season like a bag of donkey turds, Valbuena has really played solidly.

jbm · « **Reply #27 on:** April 25, 2015, 05:20:39 pm »

I don't understand Ashby at all. You can take a pitcher out before he gives up a run.

Navin R Johnson · « **Reply #28 on:** April 25, 2015, 05:25:21 pm »

Quote from: jbm on April 25, 2015, 05:20:39 pm

I don't understand Ashby at all.

Dont attempt to, you are likely to injure yourself.

NeilT · « **Reply #29 on:** April 25, 2015, 05:36:44 pm »

Looks like Jim Crane is over Francie.

Navin R Johnson · « **Reply #30 on:** April 25, 2015, 05:37:52 pm »

Very solid work from the bullpen so far. 8-3 going to the 9th.

chuck · « **Reply #31 on:** April 25, 2015, 05:38:06 pm »

Quote from: NeilT on April 25, 2015, 05:36:44 pm

Looks like Jim Crane is over Francie.

I was just trying to figure out who that is. I'm sure you've run into her at one or another of your many social engagements. Probably not at the Log Cabin Republican gatherings you frequent, though.

jbm · « **Reply #32 on:** April 25, 2015, 05:40:36 pm »

My god. That's some fucking power.

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #33 on:** April 25, 2015, 05:41:51 pm »

Springer with a powerful home run.

NeilT · « **Reply #34 on:** April 25, 2015, 05:46:08 pm »

Quote from: chuck on April 25, 2015, 05:38:06 pm

I was just trying to figure out who that is. I'm sure you've run into her at one or another of your many social engagements. Probably not at the Log Cabin Republican gatherings you frequent, though.

Not my social circle. I'm pretty sure she wasn't at the anniversary party when I was there. I think Crane's a Democrat, though, or at least Francie was.

austro · « **Reply #35 on:** April 25, 2015, 05:47:58 pm »

Updating the log:

Staying in the kitchen to knead the bread: -3 runs.
Going back out for the second pass on the porch: +1 run.

austro · « **Reply #36 on:** April 25, 2015, 05:48:54 pm »

Quote from: NeilT on April 25, 2015, 05:46:08 pm

Not my social circle. I'm pretty sure she wasn't at the anniversary party when I was there. I think Crane's a Democrat, though, or at least Francie was.

At least your social region is two-dimensional. I have a social point.

Navin R Johnson · « **Reply #37 on:** April 25, 2015, 05:50:29 pm »

Carter with back to back balls that were scalded. If/when he gets hot...

Navin R Johnson · « **Reply #38 on:** April 25, 2015, 05:52:28 pm »

between the Astros and Rockets, it is fun being a Houston fan right about now.

Aussie Astro · « **Reply #39 on:** April 25, 2015, 06:02:51 pm »

Quote from: Navin R Johnson on April 25, 2015, 05:52:28 pm

between the Astros and Rockets, it is fun being a Houston fan right about now.

No doubt about it, tomorrow shapes up as a great day of sport, Astros early and Rockets later.

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #40 on:** April 25, 2015, 06:04:16 pm »

And that's a wrap. Nice road trip so far.

pots · « **Reply #41 on:** April 25, 2015, 06:58:54 pm »

Nice if Carter and Springer are warming up, we could be looking at a lot of crooked numbers

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #42 on:** April 25, 2015, 07:13:57 pm »

I am now 3-0 for the season in games I've attended. 1-0 on the road.

BizidyDizidy · « **Reply #43 on:** April 25, 2015, 08:56:27 pm »

Why on earth are you in Oakland HH?

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #44 on:** April 26, 2015, 12:04:03 am »

Quote from: BizidyDizidy on April 25, 2015, 08:56:27 pm

Why on earth are you in Oakland HH?

In the Bay Area for work. I was in Oakland because the Astros were playing there.

VirtualBob · « **Reply #45 on:** April 26, 2015, 08:55:14 am »

Quote from: HudsonHawk on April 25, 2015, 07:13:57 pm

I am now 3-0 for the season in games I've attended. 1-0 on the road.

Are you just trying to get us to chip in for season tickets, or do we need to come up with a salary too?

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #46 on:** April 26, 2015, 12:08:37 pm »

Quote from: VirtualBob on April 26, 2015, 08:55:14 am

Are you just trying to get us to chip in for season tickets, or do we need to come up with a salary too?

The cost of tickets is the least of your concern. It's my scotch and cigar per diem that will be the challenge.

BizidyDizidy · « **Reply #47 on:** April 26, 2015, 09:25:45 pm »

They found oil in the Bay Area? I'll be on the next flight

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #48 on:** April 26, 2015, 09:37:34 pm »

Quote from: BizidyDizidy on April 26, 2015, 09:25:45 pm

They found oil in the Bay Area? I'll be on the next flight

Oil was discovered in California 140 years ago. They've been producing and refining oil all over the state, including the Bay Area, since then. In fact, it's a major industry in the state. I'm surprised this is a revelation to you.