Author Topic: Astros @ stRangers August 3, 2015 (Read 18588 times)

Mr. Happy · « **on:** August 03, 2015, 05:15:59 pm »

Your lineups for tonight's tilt:

Astros

2BJose Altuve (R)
CFCarlos Gomez (R)
SSCarlos Correa (R)
LFPreston Tucker (L)
DHEvan Gattis (R)
3BJed Lowrie (S)
RFColby Rasmus (L)
1BLuis Valbuena (L)
CJason Castro (L)

HOU: Lance McCullers (R) (5-3, 2.48)

stRangers

CF D. DeShields Jr. (R)
2B Rougned Odor (L)
DH Prince Fielder (L)
3B Adrian Beltre (R)
1B Mitch Moreland (L)
LF Josh Hamilton (L)
RF Shin-Soo Choo (L)
SS Elvis Andrus (R)
C Bobby Wilson (R)

TEX: Colby Lewis (R) (11-4, 4.42)

BizidyDizidy · « **Reply #1 on:** August 03, 2015, 05:25:57 pm »

I like this lineup

MikeyBoy · « **Reply #2 on:** August 03, 2015, 07:04:16 pm »

Quote from: BizidyDizidy on August 03, 2015, 05:25:57 pm

I like this lineup

Great lineup on and off the field tonight. That's right, no Ashby.

BudGirl · « **Reply #3 on:** August 03, 2015, 07:06:41 pm »

Quote from: MikeyBoy on August 03, 2015, 07:04:16 pm

Great lineup on and off the field tonight. That's right, no Ashby.

Asshby is sitting in between Blum and Brown

MikeyBoy · « **Reply #4 on:** August 03, 2015, 07:07:13 pm »

Shit. Never mind. Blum is in the booth with Brown and Ashby.

subnuclear · « **Reply #5 on:** August 03, 2015, 07:11:11 pm »

Why did they build a baseball stadium in North Texas without a roof?

NeilT · « **Reply #6 on:** August 03, 2015, 07:11:27 pm »

You can tell this is a big division rivalry. Just look at that crowd.

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #7 on:** August 03, 2015, 07:14:41 pm »

Holy Moly, that guy is good,

subnuclear · « **Reply #8 on:** August 03, 2015, 07:15:23 pm »

Correa with a 2-run homer before I finish making a beverage for myself. Astros 2-0. 1 out.

Duman · « **Reply #9 on:** August 03, 2015, 07:16:04 pm »

Nice seeing Astros fans behind home plate in Arlington.

hostros7 · « **Reply #10 on:** August 03, 2015, 07:18:52 pm »

Correa, he ok

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Duman · « **Reply #11 on:** August 03, 2015, 07:19:16 pm »

Altuve reaches on an IF single to 2b (Odor made a nice play but Altuve beat it by a step)
Altuve goes 1st to 3rd on a weak ground out hit and run by Gomez
Correa pulls his hands in and hits the foul pole for a 2 run dinger.
Tucker smokes one right at SS
Gattis strikes out to end inning

NeilT · « **Reply #12 on:** August 03, 2015, 07:20:15 pm »

Quote from: Sphinx Drummond on August 03, 2015, 07:14:41 pm

Holy Moly, that guy is good,

which one? Altus moves to third on a groundout, or Correa cranks one?

Duman · « **Reply #13 on:** August 03, 2015, 07:20:37 pm »

Four former Greeneville players in the game today: Altuve, Correa, McCullers and DeShields.

BudGirl · « **Reply #14 on:** August 03, 2015, 07:21:54 pm »

Quote from: NeilT on August 03, 2015, 07:20:15 pm

which one? Altus moves to third on a groundout, or Correa cranks one?

yes

BudGirl · « **Reply #15 on:** August 03, 2015, 07:22:17 pm »

Quote from: Duman on August 03, 2015, 07:20:37 pm

Four former Greeneville players in the game today: Altuve, Correa, McCullers and DeShields.

Tucker wasn't there?

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #16 on:** August 03, 2015, 07:25:46 pm »

B1:

Lead off walk to DeShields
Odor singles, DeShields to 3B
Fielder singles, DeShields scores.

Rangers cut the lead to 2-1, nobody out and two on

pots · « **Reply #17 on:** August 03, 2015, 07:28:25 pm »

Yikes McCullers getting hammered

BudGirl · « **Reply #18 on:** August 03, 2015, 07:28:40 pm »

bugger

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #19 on:** August 03, 2015, 07:29:26 pm »

Belter triples to LF as Tucker is running in quicksand. Odor scores, Fielder scores

Rangers grab. 3-1 lead. Still nobody out

McCullers getting hammered.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #20 on:** August 03, 2015, 07:31:27 pm »

Wow. McCullers throws one 37 feet over Castro, but it bounced off the wall to 1B. Belter can't score.

BudGirl · « **Reply #21 on:** August 03, 2015, 07:31:29 pm »

Lance, it would be great if you could get an out or three.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #22 on:** August 03, 2015, 07:33:37 pm »

Moreland singles..4-2 now. Still no outs.

juliogotay · « **Reply #23 on:** August 03, 2015, 07:33:57 pm »

He's got nothing tonight.

pots · « **Reply #24 on:** August 03, 2015, 07:34:07 pm »

McCullers may be eliminating Fiers first start with the Astros

BudGirl · « **Reply #25 on:** August 03, 2015, 07:35:08 pm »

I'm kind of wishing VV was still in the bullpen.

BudGirl · « **Reply #26 on:** August 03, 2015, 07:35:30 pm »

Quote from: pots on August 03, 2015, 07:34:07 pm

McCullers may be eliminating Fiers first start with the Astros

I think they said Fields was up.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #27 on:** August 03, 2015, 07:36:04 pm »

Finally an out on the 33rd pitch.

pots · « **Reply #28 on:** August 03, 2015, 07:36:09 pm »

Quote from: BudGirl on August 03, 2015, 07:35:30 pm

I think they said Fields was up.

They did but the pen can't do 8

juliogotay · « **Reply #29 on:** August 03, 2015, 07:36:53 pm »

Quote from: pots on August 03, 2015, 07:36:09 pm

They did but the pen can't do 8

And no long man now.

pots · « **Reply #30 on:** August 03, 2015, 07:37:05 pm »

6 foul balls from 4 different hitters after 2 strikes this inning. Rangers are being pesky

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #31 on:** August 03, 2015, 07:37:09 pm »

Quote from: pots on August 03, 2015, 07:36:09 pm

They did but the pen can't do 8

It may have to do 9

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #32 on:** August 03, 2015, 07:37:47 pm »

Choo homers. 6-2 now.

BudGirl · « **Reply #33 on:** August 03, 2015, 07:37:53 pm »

Quote from: pots on August 03, 2015, 07:36:09 pm

They did but the pen can't do 8

they may not have a choice.

pots · « **Reply #34 on:** August 03, 2015, 07:38:25 pm »

Oh yeah, McCullers is a rookie. Almost forgot

Ty in Tampa · « **Reply #35 on:** August 03, 2015, 07:38:28 pm »

yikes!

BudGirl · « **Reply #36 on:** August 03, 2015, 07:39:02 pm »

Everyone was bragging about his low ERA before the start....

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #37 on:** August 03, 2015, 07:39:15 pm »

Get him out of there.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #38 on:** August 03, 2015, 07:39:43 pm »

Andrus reaches on E5. Hinch, you gotta get him out of there.

astrosfan76 · « **Reply #39 on:** August 03, 2015, 07:40:40 pm »

Quote from: BudGirl on August 03, 2015, 07:35:08 pm

I'm kind of wishing VV was still in the bullpen.

Or even Hernandez

BudGirl · « **Reply #40 on:** August 03, 2015, 07:40:45 pm »

Valbuena probably would have gotten it and I don't mean it to sound bad against Lowrie. McCullers isn't helping the boys.

And HInch is out after they've batted around.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #41 on:** August 03, 2015, 07:40:55 pm »

Somebody else singles. Runners at the corners, still just one out. That's it for McCullers.

Duman · « **Reply #42 on:** August 03, 2015, 07:41:43 pm »

Bottom 1st Astros lead 2-0

DeShields walks
Odor singles to RF - DeShields to 3rd
Fielder singles to LF - DeShields scores, Odor to 2nd.
Beltre triples to LC - Rangers now lead 3-2 still no outs
Moreland with a bloop single over Altuve into center. Beltre scores. 4-2 Strangers
Hamilton K's swinging - 1 down
Choo homers to RF. 6-2 Rangers with 1 out
Andrus singles past Lowrie (should've had it)
Wilson singles to RC. Andrus to 3rd
Pitching change

Also time for a PBP change

pots · « **Reply #43 on:** August 03, 2015, 07:41:57 pm »

McCullers pulled

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #44 on:** August 03, 2015, 07:42:37 pm »

McCullers was a train wreck. Couldn't throw a strike and when he did it was crushed.

BudGirl · « **Reply #45 on:** August 03, 2015, 07:42:58 pm »

That was ugly, but better now than later in the season without a lead in the division.

BudGirl · « **Reply #46 on:** August 03, 2015, 07:44:26 pm »

Is it just me or does DeShields seem like an ass now that he is a Ranger?

juliogotay · « **Reply #47 on:** August 03, 2015, 07:45:40 pm »

Quote from: BudGirl on August 03, 2015, 07:44:26 pm

Is it just me or does DeShields seem like an ass now that he is a Ranger?

Osmosis.

pots · « **Reply #48 on:** August 03, 2015, 07:45:45 pm »

98 degrees, bandbox, this one isn't over.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #49 on:** August 03, 2015, 07:46:46 pm »

Fields puts a lid on it with a couple of popups.

6-2 after one
At least they still have a puncher's chance

NeilT · « **Reply #50 on:** August 03, 2015, 07:47:04 pm »

Fields!

pots · « **Reply #51 on:** August 03, 2015, 07:47:10 pm »

Quote from: BudGirl on August 03, 2015, 07:44:26 pm

Is it just me or does DeShields seem like an ass now that he is a Ranger?

It's real annoying that he put it all together in the majors without having success at AA yet.

chuck · « **Reply #52 on:** August 03, 2015, 07:48:24 pm »

A four run lead after the first doesn't mean shit.

pots · « **Reply #53 on:** August 03, 2015, 07:48:35 pm »

Fiers sturring.

Ty in Tampa · « **Reply #54 on:** August 03, 2015, 07:49:54 pm »

alright, let's see how they handle this.

pots · « **Reply #55 on:** August 03, 2015, 07:52:52 pm »

Valbuena! 3 to go

BudGirl · « **Reply #56 on:** August 03, 2015, 07:52:57 pm »

That wasn't a cheap shot.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #57 on:** August 03, 2015, 07:53:02 pm »

Valbuena with an upper decker!

NeilT · « **Reply #58 on:** August 03, 2015, 07:53:15 pm »

Quote from: pots on August 03, 2015, 07:48:35 pm

Fiers sturring.

Valbuena also stirring.

MikeyBoy · « **Reply #59 on:** August 03, 2015, 07:54:41 pm »

Shift works as Altuve catches Valbuena's HR.

hostros7 · « **Reply #60 on:** August 03, 2015, 07:55:23 pm »

The good guys are barreling up on Lewis.

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NeilT · « **Reply #61 on:** August 03, 2015, 07:56:05 pm »

Quote from: MikeyBoy on August 03, 2015, 07:54:41 pm

Shift works as Altuve catches Valbuena's HR.

Clever.

pots · « **Reply #62 on:** August 03, 2015, 07:58:26 pm »

Likely see Fields for the second and Fiers third+

pots · « **Reply #63 on:** August 03, 2015, 08:07:26 pm »

Outstanding job by Fields. Keeps it a 3 run deficit.

pots · « **Reply #64 on:** August 03, 2015, 08:13:09 pm »

Good guys go quietly in the third
Gómez fouled out to first
Correa lined out to right
Tucker popped out to shortstop

BudGirl · « **Reply #65 on:** August 03, 2015, 08:13:19 pm »

3 up 3 down mid 3 6-3 them

pots · « **Reply #66 on:** August 03, 2015, 08:14:02 pm »

Fiers in. Welcome to the Stros

Nate in IA · « **Reply #67 on:** August 03, 2015, 08:15:15 pm »

Quote from: pots on August 03, 2015, 08:14:02 pm

Fiers in. Welcome to the Stros

He looks a lot better in an Astros uni... those Milwaukee uniforms were UGLY.

Nate in IA · « **Reply #68 on:** August 03, 2015, 08:16:49 pm »

Now that's an Oswald hammer! Nice curve ball..

pots · « **Reply #69 on:** August 03, 2015, 08:21:04 pm »

Fiers better settle down, because they are likely to leave him out there for the long haul regardless

hostros7 · « **Reply #70 on:** August 03, 2015, 08:21:56 pm »

Quote from: Nate in IA on August 03, 2015, 08:16:49 pm

Now that's an Oswald hammer!

Don't even subscribe to the single shooter theory? Quite unorthodox.

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pots · « **Reply #71 on:** August 03, 2015, 08:24:38 pm »

Fiers nibbling

pots · « **Reply #72 on:** August 03, 2015, 08:25:21 pm »

Woof, Fiers has nothing. This is going to get real ugly.

Shin-Soo Choo Choo struck out looking
Andrus singled to left
Wilson doubled to deep left center, Andrus scored
DeShields walked
Odor tripled to deep right, Wilson and DeShields scored
Fielder singles and Odor scores.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #73 on:** August 03, 2015, 08:26:13 pm »

Quote from: pots on August 03, 2015, 08:25:21 pm

Woof, Fiers has nothing. This is going to get real ugly.

"Going" to get ugly? You sir, have low standards of beauty.

doyce7 · « **Reply #74 on:** August 03, 2015, 08:26:49 pm »

Being at this game sucks. Fucking cocksuckers

Nate in IA · « **Reply #75 on:** August 03, 2015, 08:27:10 pm »

Bandbox extraordinary.

BudGirl · « **Reply #76 on:** August 03, 2015, 08:27:18 pm »

Quote from: doyce7 on August 03, 2015, 08:26:49 pm

Being at this game sucks. Fucking cocksuckers

top of the first you were probably feeling pretty good though.

NeilT · « **Reply #77 on:** August 03, 2015, 08:27:26 pm »

Quote from: pots on August 03, 2015, 08:25:21 pm

Woof, Fiers has nothing. This is ~~going to get~~ real ugly.

FIFY

pots · « **Reply #78 on:** August 03, 2015, 08:27:37 pm »

Quote from: HudsonHawk on August 03, 2015, 08:26:13 pm

"Going" to get ugly? You sir, have low standards of beauty.

They literally can't pull Fiers. Can't blow the bullpen

hostros7 · « **Reply #79 on:** August 03, 2015, 08:27:49 pm »

The ballpark is not the issue, dude.

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doyce7 · « **Reply #80 on:** August 03, 2015, 08:28:38 pm »

Quote from: BudGirl on August 03, 2015, 08:27:18 pm

top of the first you were probably feeling pretty good though.

Yeah about 5 minutes worth

NeilT · « **Reply #81 on:** August 03, 2015, 08:29:13 pm »

Quote from: doyce7 on August 03, 2015, 08:26:49 pm

Being at this game sucks. Fucking cocksuckers

Hang in there buddy. You have to suffer for all of us.

pots · « **Reply #82 on:** August 03, 2015, 08:29:25 pm »

Fiers ERA is going to require an 'e'

BudGirl · « **Reply #83 on:** August 03, 2015, 08:29:31 pm »

Fiers hasn't even thrown 30 pitches yet. he shouldn't get pulled until he's tossed at least 70.

BudGirl · « **Reply #84 on:** August 03, 2015, 08:30:06 pm »

Quote from: doyce7 on August 03, 2015, 08:28:38 pm

Yeah about 5 minutes worth

at least you don't have to listen to Ashby.

juliogotay · « **Reply #85 on:** August 03, 2015, 08:30:39 pm »

Quote from: NeilT on August 03, 2015, 08:29:13 pm

Hang in there buddy. You have to suffer for all of us.

Yea, glad you weren't late.

MikeyBoy · « **Reply #86 on:** August 03, 2015, 08:31:52 pm »

And Hamels said he didn't want to pitch half his games at MMP?

NeilT · « **Reply #87 on:** August 03, 2015, 08:32:16 pm »

Quote from: juliogotay on August 03, 2015, 08:30:39 pm

Yea, glad you weren't late.

Yeah.

I think if I'd been late to this I'd have turned around and gone home.

BudGirl · « **Reply #88 on:** August 03, 2015, 08:32:22 pm »

Quote from: MikeyBoy on August 03, 2015, 08:31:52 pm

And Hamels said he didn't want to pitch half his games at MMP?

Fuck Hamels and the rest of the Rangers.

Duman · « **Reply #89 on:** August 03, 2015, 08:32:34 pm »

Think the bench position players are lobbying for pitching time?

BudGirl · « **Reply #90 on:** August 03, 2015, 08:33:15 pm »

Prince is a slow runner, i'm thinking they could have maybe gotten the 2nd out at home.

pots · « **Reply #91 on:** August 03, 2015, 08:33:19 pm »

woohoo an out!

NeilT · « **Reply #92 on:** August 03, 2015, 08:33:43 pm »

Two outs!!!

hostros7 · « **Reply #93 on:** August 03, 2015, 08:35:53 pm »

Quote from: BudGirl on August 03, 2015, 08:32:22 pm

Fuck Hamels and the rest of the Rangers.

Hamel toe will fit in well in Dallas.

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BudGirl · « **Reply #94 on:** August 03, 2015, 08:36:12 pm »

Strom does not look happy right now.

pots · « **Reply #95 on:** August 03, 2015, 08:36:18 pm »

Come on Fiers man up. Absolutely need this guy to get some innings. Bullpen is going to get destroyed game 1

BudGirl · « **Reply #96 on:** August 03, 2015, 08:36:56 pm »

So, does Kazmir pitch tomorrow?

Sipp warming up.

pots · « **Reply #97 on:** August 03, 2015, 08:37:41 pm »

Quote from: BudGirl on August 03, 2015, 08:36:56 pm

So, does Kazmir pitch tomorrow?

Sipp warming up.

likely a call up

hostros7 · « **Reply #98 on:** August 03, 2015, 08:38:23 pm »

Thank you jeebus. Three outs

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BudGirl · « **Reply #99 on:** August 03, 2015, 08:38:27 pm »

Quote from: pots on August 03, 2015, 08:37:41 pm

likely a call up

who gets sent down?

NeilT · « **Reply #100 on:** August 03, 2015, 08:38:33 pm »

You gotta trust your infield.

pots · « **Reply #101 on:** August 03, 2015, 08:38:50 pm »

Quote from: BudGirl on August 03, 2015, 08:38:27 pm

who gets sent down?

Some unfortunate fellow with options

bubba · « **Reply #102 on:** August 03, 2015, 08:41:41 pm »

Could McCullers be hurt?

BudGirl · « **Reply #103 on:** August 03, 2015, 08:42:03 pm »

Quote from: pots on August 03, 2015, 08:38:50 pm

Some unfortunate fellow with options

not sure pitching wise who is left with options. i'll defer that to someone who knows.

chuck · « **Reply #104 on:** August 03, 2015, 08:42:10 pm »

Fiers is an odd name for a pitcher with an 88 mile an hour fastball.

hostros7 · « **Reply #105 on:** August 03, 2015, 08:43:30 pm »

Quote from: bubba on August 03, 2015, 08:41:41 pm

Could McCullers be hurt?

Let's hope not, but it started so early that my guess is that it was simply one of those days where he couldn't find it.

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BudGirl · « **Reply #106 on:** August 03, 2015, 08:46:08 pm »

You know, if the Yankees can put up an 11-spot, surely the Astros can put up a 15-spot.

hostros7 · « **Reply #107 on:** August 03, 2015, 08:48:19 pm »

Come on, blue. Game ain't over.

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hostros7 · « **Reply #108 on:** August 03, 2015, 08:49:33 pm »

Fuck and yes.

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BudGirl · « **Reply #109 on:** August 03, 2015, 08:49:39 pm »

NeilT · « **Reply #110 on:** August 03, 2015, 08:49:40 pm »

CASTRO THE ASTRO!!!

NeilT · « **Reply #111 on:** August 03, 2015, 08:50:28 pm »

Quote from: hostros7 on August 03, 2015, 08:48:19 pm

Come on, blue. Game ain't over.

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I'm kinda glad blue missed that call.

Nate in IA · « **Reply #112 on:** August 03, 2015, 08:50:38 pm »

Might be a game after all
11-7 Rangers after Castro clears the bases

BudGirl · « **Reply #113 on:** August 03, 2015, 08:53:12 pm »

so is McCullers off the hook for the L?

chuck · « **Reply #114 on:** August 03, 2015, 08:58:06 pm »

There were some mind bogglingly fucked up strikes called there.

Rangers fans crack me up, sitting out in the 110 degree heat at nine at night like they have a real MLB team or something. Stupid Okies.

NeilT · « **Reply #115 on:** August 03, 2015, 08:59:09 pm »

Quote from: BudGirl on August 03, 2015, 08:53:12 pm

so is McCullers off the hook for the L?

He's certainly off the hook for the W.

pots · « **Reply #116 on:** August 03, 2015, 08:59:22 pm »

Quote from: BudGirl on August 03, 2015, 08:53:12 pm

so is McCullers off the hook for the L?

nope

hostros7 · « **Reply #117 on:** August 03, 2015, 09:00:15 pm »

Pretty filthy hook from Fiers to K DDSjr

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NeilT · « **Reply #118 on:** August 03, 2015, 09:03:00 pm »

nice job by Fiers.

pots · « **Reply #119 on:** August 03, 2015, 09:03:14 pm »

Actually Kazmir would be on regular rest if he pitched tomorrow. So sure Kazmir can pitch tomorrow

MRaup · « **Reply #120 on:** August 03, 2015, 09:03:37 pm »

Mini AA meeting happening right now at an undisclosed location in Austin. Zipp, myself, and the old man holding up the bar here.

pots · « **Reply #121 on:** August 03, 2015, 09:06:02 pm »

No idea why the radio crew is so insistent on a call up for tomorrow. Everyone can come back on regular days rest

chuck · « **Reply #122 on:** August 03, 2015, 09:06:48 pm »

Quote from: MRaup on August 03, 2015, 09:03:37 pm

Mini AA meeting happening right now at an undisclosed location in Austin. Zipp, myself, and the old man holding up the bar here.

OK, boys, call off the PBP!

NeilT · « **Reply #123 on:** August 03, 2015, 09:07:43 pm »

Quote from: MRaup on August 03, 2015, 09:03:37 pm

Mini AA meeting happening right now at an undisclosed location in Austin. Zipp, myself, and the old man holding up the bar here.

Nice.

Nate in IA · « **Reply #124 on:** August 03, 2015, 09:08:22 pm »

Perhaps that first inning for Fiers was his nervous inning. He looked pretty good that second inning...

Nate in IA · « **Reply #125 on:** August 03, 2015, 09:11:00 pm »

You know, I wouldn't mind the ads on MLB.tv if they could DELIVER A DECENT PICTURE! Seems they don't have enough bandwidth to consistently provide a clear picture. I get a lot of pauses which result in a degraded picture quality for a while.. I know it's not my internet connection because I have 20MBit down.

NeilT · « **Reply #126 on:** August 03, 2015, 09:11:53 pm »

A pitcher who can splatter balls all over and end up going through the order is known as a Pollock.

NeilT · « **Reply #127 on:** August 03, 2015, 09:12:54 pm »

Beltre's got an excellent chance at two cycles the way this is going.

ETA: I guess that would be a bicycle.

BudGirl · « **Reply #128 on:** August 03, 2015, 09:13:27 pm »

a cycle by the 5th inning. apparently that is the earliest in a ball game it has ever happened.

hostros7 · « **Reply #129 on:** August 03, 2015, 09:16:10 pm »

Hamilton sure seems like he gives zero fucks.

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JimR · « **Reply #130 on:** August 03, 2015, 09:19:08 pm »

We were just discussing who the world's greatest harpist is?

hostros7 · « **Reply #131 on:** August 03, 2015, 09:21:12 pm »

Castro gets screwed by the HP ump and does not hit a grand salami after this time.

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NeilT · « **Reply #132 on:** August 03, 2015, 09:22:16 pm »

Quote from: JimR on August 03, 2015, 09:19:08 pm

We were just discussing who the world's greatest harpist is?

David.

hostros7 · « **Reply #133 on:** August 03, 2015, 09:23:45 pm »

You know you're in Oklahoma when you see a hootered woman behind home plate with a PILF shirt on. whatever that means.

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chuck · « **Reply #134 on:** August 03, 2015, 09:26:22 pm »

Quote from: hostros7 on August 03, 2015, 09:23:45 pm

You know you're in Oklahoma when you see a hootered woman behind home plate with a PILF shirt on. whatever that means.

I was just wondering. Person?

Hey, Nate, if you watch mlb.tv on a Roku there are no ads. The ads they put on mobile devices are fucking brutal.

Nate in IA · « **Reply #135 on:** August 03, 2015, 09:26:37 pm »

I'm with ya Blum. This strike zone is unknowable.

Nate in IA · « **Reply #136 on:** August 03, 2015, 09:27:18 pm »

Quote from: chuck on August 03, 2015, 09:26:22 pm

I was just wondering. Person?

Hey, Nate, if you watch mlb.tv on a Roku there are no ads. The ads they put on mobile devices are fucking brutal.

Yeah, I know.. but the Roku is in the living room and I'm in my office so enduring MLB.tv on my computer.

MikeyBoy · « **Reply #137 on:** August 03, 2015, 09:31:19 pm »

Quote from: chuck on August 03, 2015, 09:26:22 pm

I was just wondering. Person?

My guess is Player.

chuck · « **Reply #138 on:** August 03, 2015, 09:33:27 pm »

Quote from: MikeyBoy on August 03, 2015, 09:31:19 pm

My guess is Player.

Maybe that player's number is revealed on the back of her shirt. Either way, I don't think it's an article of apparel you're likely to find in the gift shop of the stadium.

das · « **Reply #139 on:** August 03, 2015, 09:34:00 pm »

Quote from: Nate in IA on August 03, 2015, 09:08:22 pm

Perhaps that first inning for Fiers was his nervous inning. He looked pretty good that second inning...

I got the game on late. Holy cow. Fiers' throwing style looks like Andy Pettitte..

hostros7 · « **Reply #140 on:** August 03, 2015, 09:35:10 pm »

Hopefully the young Astros fan to her right falls on the grenade if her a-list plans fall apart.

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pots · « **Reply #141 on:** August 03, 2015, 09:37:04 pm »

If they can get a field goal here, it could get interesting

hostros7 · « **Reply #142 on:** August 03, 2015, 09:37:50 pm »

A safety would do

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NeilT · « **Reply #143 on:** August 03, 2015, 09:41:17 pm »

According to google, it's either platypus, or the public interest law foundation.

MikeyBoy · « **Reply #144 on:** August 03, 2015, 09:42:03 pm »

Quote from: chuck on August 03, 2015, 09:33:27 pm

Maybe that player's number is revealed on the back of her shirt. Either way, I don't think it's an article of apparel you're likely to find in the gift shop of the stadium.

Who are we kidding, it's likely 'players' and the entire roster is listed on the back.

mrpink · « **Reply #145 on:** August 03, 2015, 09:42:48 pm »

Quote from: hostros7 on August 03, 2015, 09:37:50 pm

A safety would do

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Nice.

hostros7 · « **Reply #146 on:** August 03, 2015, 09:43:00 pm »

Nice usage of the green light. Astros close the gap to a mere 4.

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NeilT · « **Reply #147 on:** August 03, 2015, 09:44:09 pm »

Quote from: hostros7 on August 03, 2015, 09:43:00 pm

Nice usage of the green light. Astros close the gap to a mere 4.

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12-9, that's 4? I'll never understand baseball.

Nate in IA · « **Reply #148 on:** August 03, 2015, 09:44:28 pm »

The gap is 3 now isn't it? With Rasmus on third?

pots · « **Reply #149 on:** August 03, 2015, 09:44:50 pm »

Quote from: NeilT on August 03, 2015, 09:44:09 pm

12-9, that's 4? I'll never understand baseball.

Well you'll need a 4th eventually

hostros7 · « **Reply #150 on:** August 03, 2015, 09:45:36 pm »

Quote from: NeilT on August 03, 2015, 09:44:09 pm

12-9, that's 4? I'll never understand baseball.

It felt like four but math is an exact science they tell me

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bubba · « **Reply #151 on:** August 03, 2015, 09:51:39 pm »

Who are we kidding, it's likely 'players' and the entire roster is listed on the back.

No, she is with Bagwell.

NeilT · « **Reply #152 on:** August 03, 2015, 09:52:41 pm »

That was a pretty good pitch. This ump is peculiar.

NeilT · « **Reply #153 on:** August 03, 2015, 09:58:04 pm »

Castro's throw was no better than what Conger would have done, except that Castro actually reached 2nd base.

hostros7 · « **Reply #154 on:** August 03, 2015, 10:01:52 pm »

Ashby talking about Julia having the "boom stick" gives me the Heebee jeebies.

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NeilT · « **Reply #155 on:** August 03, 2015, 10:05:01 pm »

Good lord. Someone could get a save out of this game.

das · « **Reply #156 on:** August 03, 2015, 10:08:49 pm »

So, what does the shoulder swipe thing Gomez does after a hit mean?

Nate in IA · « **Reply #157 on:** August 03, 2015, 10:10:01 pm »

Quote from: das on August 03, 2015, 10:08:49 pm

So, what does the shoulder swipe thing Gomez does after a hit mean?

He appeared to be looking in the dugout but I have no idea...

chuck · « **Reply #158 on:** August 03, 2015, 10:13:02 pm »

I think I'll write Warren Buffet tomorrow and tell him that the Geico commercials are so painfully fucking terrible that I will never purchase Geico coverage under any circumstance. That'll show him.

MikeyBoy · « **Reply #159 on:** August 03, 2015, 10:22:18 pm »

Another thing with Fiers, he came into the game expecting to start tomorrow. So, he didn't get to go through his game day routine, stretching, long toss, etc. As a starter, that's a big deal.

BizidyDizidy · « **Reply #160 on:** August 03, 2015, 10:27:28 pm »

What a bullshit strikeout on Gattis

Nate in IA · « **Reply #161 on:** August 03, 2015, 10:28:35 pm »

The strike zone has been a joke all night. I think this was more of a roulette wheel of a game tonight instead of a contest of skill.

pots · « **Reply #162 on:** August 03, 2015, 10:35:24 pm »

In a game where it could have been a blowout, they made the Rangers use their best bullpen guys to close it down.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #163 on:** August 03, 2015, 10:44:27 pm »

Straily called up to start tomorrow. McCullers sent to Fresno.

pots · « **Reply #164 on:** August 03, 2015, 11:02:00 pm »

Quote from: HudsonHawk on August 03, 2015, 10:44:27 pm

Straily called up to start tomorrow. McCullers sent to Fresno.

Man that bites for McCullers. Such a great season and have to go down after that start.

JimR · « **Reply #165 on:** August 03, 2015, 11:07:38 pm »

Quote from: pots on August 03, 2015, 11:02:00 pm

Man that bites for McCullers. Such a great season and have to go down after that start.
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Seriously, do you not understand what is happening?

doyce7 · « **Reply #166 on:** August 03, 2015, 11:13:04 pm »

Quote from: HudsonHawk on August 03, 2015, 10:44:27 pm

Straily called up to start tomorrow. McCullers sent to Fresno.

He has to stay down for 10 days correct? I would rather see how he responds in his next start, but not the end of the world.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #167 on:** August 03, 2015, 11:16:07 pm »

Quote from: doyce7 on August 03, 2015, 11:13:04 pm

He has to stay down for 10 days correct? I would rather see how he responds in his next start, but not the end of the world.

Hinch said he wasn't going to pitch next time around in Oakland anyway, so it's not like this move is going to take away a start.

pots · « **Reply #168 on:** August 03, 2015, 11:16:38 pm »

Quote from: JimR on August 03, 2015, 11:07:38 pm

Quote from: pots on August 03, 2015, 11:02:00 pm
Man that bites for McCullers. Such a great season and have to go down after that start.
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Seriously, do you not understand what is happening?

Yes. McCullers is going down for 10 days

pots · « **Reply #169 on:** August 03, 2015, 11:17:08 pm »

Quote from: HudsonHawk on August 03, 2015, 11:16:07 pm

Hinch said he wasn't going to pitch next time around in Oakland anyway, so it's not like this move is going to take away a start.

Now that I didn't know. My point was he had stew for at least 10 days after his worst start but I guess he would of had to anyways

NeilT · « **Reply #170 on:** August 04, 2015, 10:01:04 am »

Quote from: pots on August 03, 2015, 11:17:08 pm

Now that I didn't know. My point was he had stew for at least 10 days after his worst start but I guess he would of had to anyways

It's interesting to think of the conversations they may have had with McCullers about going down.

Scenario A: Lance, we're going to need you for the stretch run, and we've got to get you some rest. That means we may move you up and down a bit to keep the roster stocked. It has absolutely nothing to do with tonight, we all have our off-nights (except of course for Correa). We'll see you in 10 days.

Scenario B: Son, you call that pitching. That was the worst performance I've seen yet from one of our starters. Down you go until you get your act together.

Scenario C: It's got nothing to do with your pitching. That is the ugliest beard I've ever seen on a grown man. You shave and we'll think about bringing you back up.

subnuclear · « **Reply #171 on:** August 04, 2015, 10:09:23 am »

C is not very convincing with Keuchel in the rotation.

pots · « **Reply #172 on:** August 04, 2015, 10:22:34 am »

Quote from: NeilT on August 04, 2015, 10:01:04 am

It's interesting to think of the conversations they may have had with McCullers about going down.

Scenario A: Lance, we're going to need you for the stretch run, and we've got to get you some rest. That means we may move you up and down a bit to keep the roster stocked. It has absolutely nothing to do with tonight, we all have our off-nights (except of course for Correa). We'll see you in 10 days.

Scenario B: Son, you call that pitching. That was the worst performance I've seen yet from one of our starters. Down you go until you get your act together.

Scenario C: It's got nothing to do with your pitching. That is the ugliest beard I've ever seen on a grown man. You shave and we'll think about bringing you back up.

Given they were apparently planning on skipping his next start, there is also a scenario where he was already told he was heading down prior to the game. They were short a long man in the pen. It's not like you lose an option with McCullers if you send him down. Doesn't make sense to keep McCullers on the 25 man if you know you aren't going to use him for 10 days.

juliogotay · « **Reply #173 on:** August 04, 2015, 10:24:11 am »

Quote from: NeilT on August 04, 2015, 10:01:04 am

It's interesting to think of the conversations they may have had with McCullers about going down.

Scenario A: Lance, we're going to need you for the stretch run, and we've got to get you some rest. That means we may move you up and down a bit to keep the roster stocked. It has absolutely nothing to do with tonight, we all have our off-nights (except of course for Correa). We'll see you in 10 days.

Scenario B: Son, you call that pitching. That was the worst performance I've seen yet from one of our starters. Down you go until you get your act together.

Scenario C: It's got nothing to do with your pitching. That is the ugliest beard I've ever seen on a grown man. You shave and we'll think about bringing you back up.

I bet it was "C". McCullers was on a MLBnetwork show the other day with a couple of guys interviewing him sorta. It was really a lighthearted interview with one of the hosts a former Red Sox player that lives in Austin. His name escapes me but McCullers is a very engaging, funny guy and he talked like a ten year veteran. Said the team was very loose and got along well together.

moriartp · « **Reply #174 on:** August 04, 2015, 10:34:16 am »

Quote from: juliogotay on August 04, 2015, 10:24:11 am

I bet it was "C". McCullers was on a MLBnetwork show the other day with a couple of guys interviewing him sorta. It was really a lighthearted interview with one of the hosts a former Red Sox player that lives in Austin. His name escapes me but McCullers is a very engaging, funny guy and he talked like a ten year veteran. Said the team was very loose and got along well together.

Kevin Millar, I think.

MikeyBoy · « **Reply #175 on:** August 04, 2015, 10:35:01 am »

The PILF mystery has been solved. The P stands for Pizza.
http://bustedcoverage.com/2015/08/03/pilf-shirt-rangers-fan-cami-pizza/

Bench · « **Reply #176 on:** August 04, 2015, 10:40:57 am »

Quote from: pots on August 03, 2015, 11:02:00 pm

Man that bites for McCullers. Such a great season and have to go down after that start.

They're using a six man rotation with five slots to pitch in. Keuchel, Kazmir and McHugh all go on regular rest, with the other two slots filled by McCullers/Fiers/Feldman/Straily/Oberholtzer/whomever they need to fill in.

NeilT · « **Reply #177 on:** August 04, 2015, 11:15:57 am »

Quote from: MikeyBoy on August 04, 2015, 10:35:01 am

The PILF mystery has been solved. The P stands for Pizza.
http://bustedcoverage.com/2015/08/03/pilf-shirt-rangers-fan-cami-pizza/

I can honestly say I've never felt that way about a pizza.

pots · « **Reply #178 on:** August 04, 2015, 11:16:48 am »

The move to send McCullers down most certainly has nothing to do with this, but it does have other club benefits, helping to reduce super 2 possibilities

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #179 on:** August 04, 2015, 11:28:45 am »

Quote from: NeilT on August 04, 2015, 10:01:04 am

It's interesting to think of the conversations they may have had with McCullers about going down.

Scenario A: Lance, we're going to need you for the stretch run, and we've got to get you some rest. That means we may move you up and down a bit to keep the roster stocked. It has absolutely nothing to do with tonight, we all have our off-nights (except of course for Correa). We'll see you in 10 days.

Scenario B: Son, you call that pitching. That was the worst performance I've seen yet from one of our starters. Down you go until you get your act together.

Scenario C: It's got nothing to do with your pitching. That is the ugliest beard I've ever seen on a grown man. You shave and we'll think about bringing you back up.

I'm sure it was a combination of A and C. Or at least it should have been.

Hinch said last night on the post-game that they've already mapped out who's pitching when in August, and that McCullers was not going to pitch for the next 10 days anyway as a way to limit his innings and starts (rather than simply shutting him down, I suppose). This may have been a result even if he'd thrown a shutout last night. It's just bad luck that it comes on the heels of a terrible performance. He didn't mention the beard.

juliogotay · « **Reply #180 on:** August 04, 2015, 02:51:48 pm »

Quote from: NeilT on August 04, 2015, 11:15:57 am

I can honestly say I've never felt that way about a pizza.

No. But that was quite a display rack for the message.

BizidyDizidy · « **Reply #181 on:** August 04, 2015, 04:15:01 pm »

Cane Rosso is pretty good.

juliogotay · « **Reply #182 on:** August 04, 2015, 04:48:55 pm »

Quote from: BizidyDizidy on August 04, 2015, 04:15:01 pm

Cane Rosso is pretty good.

+1.