Author Topic: Twins @ Astros, September 6, 2015 (Read 6989 times)

NeilT · « **on:** September 06, 2015, 01:03:01 pm »

Twins

LFAaron Hicks (S)
2BBrian Dozier (R)
1BJoe Mauer (L)
DHMiguel Sano (R)
3BTrevor Plouffe (R)
RFTorii Hunter (R)
SSEduardo Escobar (S)
CKurt Suzuki (R)
CFByron Buxton (R)

Astros

2B Jose Altuve (R)
3B Jed Lowrie (S)
SS Carlos Correa (R)
DH Evan Gattis (R)
RF Colby Rasmus (L)
CF Carlos Gomez (R)
LF Marwin Gonzalez (S)
1B Luis Valbuena (L)
C Hank Conger (S)

MIN: Tyler Duffey (R) (2-1, 4.56)
HOU: Dallas Keuchel (L) (16-6, 2.24)

subnuclear · « **Reply #1 on:** September 06, 2015, 01:39:10 pm »

I guess Neil isn't taking any chances with the vistor line-up position and naming formatting.

pots · « **Reply #2 on:** September 06, 2015, 01:46:29 pm »

no score through 2 and a half. Keuchel being Keuchel and Duffey is spinning a good breaking ball that Jobu doesn't stand a chance at hitting.

Bench · « **Reply #3 on:** September 06, 2015, 02:01:17 pm »

Dozier hit a solo shot. 1-0 Twinks.

NeilT · « **Reply #4 on:** September 06, 2015, 02:06:43 pm »

Quote from: subnuclear on September 06, 2015, 01:39:10 pm

I guess Neil isn't taking any chances with the vistor line-up position and naming formatting.

I just copied it from someplace. Editing would have taken work.

pots · « **Reply #5 on:** September 06, 2015, 02:15:01 pm »

Ugh another homerun for the twins. 2-0 Bad guys.

pots · « **Reply #6 on:** September 06, 2015, 02:28:15 pm »

Some days you wonder how they ever score a run. Leadoff double by Gomez wasted. Still 2-0 Bad guys

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #7 on:** September 06, 2015, 02:38:05 pm »

I would like to see the Astros score some runs. Just for novelty's sake.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #8 on:** September 06, 2015, 02:45:26 pm »

Quote from: pots on September 06, 2015, 02:28:15 pm

Some days you wonder how they ever score a run. Leadoff double by Gomez wasted. Still 2-0 Bad guys

Now lead off double by Altuve wasted. Last two innings: 0 for 6 with RISP.

pots · « **Reply #9 on:** September 06, 2015, 02:46:29 pm »

Double rinse repeat. 2-0 after 6

hostros7 · « **Reply #10 on:** September 06, 2015, 02:46:30 pm »

Love that Gattis takes a lollipop curve down the middle and then swings at fastball at his eyes and a curve at his shoes on the next two

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juliogotay · « **Reply #11 on:** September 06, 2015, 02:49:43 pm »

I don't know about the players but I'm starting to get a little tight.

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #12 on:** September 06, 2015, 02:50:53 pm »

Gattis never seems to have an approach other than hack away.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #13 on:** September 06, 2015, 02:56:44 pm »

Quote from: juliogotay on September 06, 2015, 02:49:43 pm

I don't know about the players but I'm starting to get a little tight.

You should be. They're about to drop a second straight series at home before heading on the toughest road trip of the year. With at best, a 1-game lead, at worst tied.

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #14 on:** September 06, 2015, 02:57:12 pm »

Trevor is not too cleaver if he thinks he was safe. Maybe he doesn't understand force plays.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #15 on:** September 06, 2015, 03:02:18 pm »

Good 2-strike hitting by Gomez. Gotta make something happen here.

hostros7 · « **Reply #16 on:** September 06, 2015, 03:04:42 pm »

Bat flips on singles is the new scoring runs

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pots · « **Reply #17 on:** September 06, 2015, 03:07:02 pm »

You have a guy slinging breaking balls, one of your fastest guys on first and a catcher who has thrown out 13% this year. Why didn't they send Gomez?

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #18 on:** September 06, 2015, 03:08:22 pm »

Tucker, pinch hitting for Conger with two on, two out.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #19 on:** September 06, 2015, 03:09:22 pm »

Tucker walks on four pitches to load the bases for Altuve

pots · « **Reply #20 on:** September 06, 2015, 03:10:16 pm »

Bases juiced, 2 outs, Altuve up

pots · « **Reply #21 on:** September 06, 2015, 03:11:18 pm »

ball 1, pitching coach out. 5 straight balls so far...

pots · « **Reply #22 on:** September 06, 2015, 03:11:40 pm »

ball 2...

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #23 on:** September 06, 2015, 03:12:47 pm »

Infield single for Altuve, Gomez scored to cut the lead to 2-1

pots · « **Reply #24 on:** September 06, 2015, 03:13:22 pm »

Infield hit! 1 run in. bases juiced for Lowrie

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #25 on:** September 06, 2015, 03:14:48 pm »

Jed
Jed
Jed

Or is that JEDI!!!!

hostros7 · « **Reply #26 on:** September 06, 2015, 03:15:14 pm »

So that's what it feels like - Lowrie!

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pots · « **Reply #27 on:** September 06, 2015, 03:15:16 pm »

Grand Salami!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #28 on:** September 06, 2015, 03:16:41 pm »

Yes! I love these guys!

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #29 on:** September 06, 2015, 03:16:58 pm »

Correa singles and that's it for May. Isn't he the one they racked up in the 9th the other day?

5-2 Astros

Reuben · « **Reply #30 on:** September 06, 2015, 03:18:37 pm »

That was Sofa King awesome. I love the reaction by Lowrie.

pots · « **Reply #31 on:** September 06, 2015, 03:20:36 pm »

Quote from: Reuben on September 06, 2015, 03:18:37 pm

That was Sofa King awesome. I love the reaction by Lowrie.

Jealous, I have to wait for the highlight. Radio guys left no doubt when he hit it.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #32 on:** September 06, 2015, 03:23:46 pm »

Quote from: pots on September 06, 2015, 03:20:36 pm

Jealous, I have to wait for the highlight. Radio guys left no doubt when he hit it.

There was no doubt. It was a meatball and he nutted it.

Lefty · « **Reply #33 on:** September 06, 2015, 03:24:23 pm »

Quote from: HudsonHawk on September 06, 2015, 03:14:48 pm

Jed
Jed
Jed

Or is that JEDI!!!!

Brownie went into full Vesuvius mode and yelled "THE FORCE WAS WITH HIM"

Reuben · « **Reply #34 on:** September 06, 2015, 03:25:47 pm »

Quote from: pots on September 06, 2015, 03:20:36 pm

Jealous, I have to wait for the highlight. Radio guys left no doubt when he hit it.

Then you also missed seeing what a jackass Plouffe made of himself before, when he stood on 3rd base like a 5-year-old, refusing to believe he was out and then smirking in disbelief when his HOF manager didn't challenge the call. Fitting that his failure to throw out Altuve made Jed's GS possible.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #35 on:** September 06, 2015, 03:26:57 pm »

Hicks with the third solo homer off of Keuchel. 5-3 now

pots · « **Reply #36 on:** September 06, 2015, 03:27:52 pm »

Quote from: Reuben on September 06, 2015, 03:25:47 pm

Then you also missed seeing what a jackass Plouffe made of himself before, when he stood on 3rd base like a 5-year-old, refusing to believe he was out and then smirking in disbelief when his HOF manager didn't challenge the call. Fitting that his failure to throw out Altuve made Jed's GS possible.

The radio guys painted a picture of a child. Not getting what he wanted and Dad having none of it. (or at least letting his kid deal with it)

NeilT · « **Reply #37 on:** September 06, 2015, 03:33:33 pm »

Stassi looks good behind the plate. What happened to the Conger?

Reuben · « **Reply #38 on:** September 06, 2015, 03:33:53 pm »

Not a perfect outing from Keuchel, but a really admirable one.

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #39 on:** September 06, 2015, 03:36:04 pm »

Sano is huge. Bet he ends up as a full time DH.

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #40 on:** September 06, 2015, 03:37:08 pm »

Quote from: NeilT on September 06, 2015, 03:33:33 pm

Stassi looks good behind the plate. What happened to the Conger?

He was pinch hit for.

juliogotay · « **Reply #41 on:** September 06, 2015, 03:38:49 pm »

Quote from: NeilT on September 06, 2015, 03:33:33 pm

Stassi looks good behind the plate. What happened to the Conger?

They PH for him. Tucker drew a bb.

JimR · « **Reply #42 on:** September 06, 2015, 03:38:52 pm »

Big win if we can hold on. The 9th last night kept me awake till 2. That was not even a difficult chance for Springer.

NeilT · « **Reply #43 on:** September 06, 2015, 03:39:29 pm »

What was Marisnick showing bunt for?

Reuben · « **Reply #44 on:** September 06, 2015, 03:42:12 pm »

How about that.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #45 on:** September 06, 2015, 03:42:28 pm »

Quote from: NeilT on September 06, 2015, 03:33:33 pm

Stassi looks good behind the plate. What happened to the Conger?

Tucker pinch hit for him in the 7th.

JimR · « **Reply #46 on:** September 06, 2015, 03:42:44 pm »

Quote from: NeilT on September 06, 2015, 03:39:29 pm

What was Marisnick showing bunt for?

To move the runners over? Would you not have called that?

Decided to homer instead.

NeilT · « **Reply #47 on:** September 06, 2015, 03:42:52 pm »

Quote from: Reuben on September 06, 2015, 03:42:12 pm

How about that.

Power like that, he needs to be hitting away.

pots · « **Reply #48 on:** September 06, 2015, 03:43:28 pm »

Good, now hopefully Gregerson can rest. He had a tough 9th last night

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #49 on:** September 06, 2015, 03:43:35 pm »

Quote from: NeilT on September 06, 2015, 03:39:29 pm

What was Marisnick showing bunt for?

It was a set up.

JimR · « **Reply #50 on:** September 06, 2015, 03:44:02 pm »

Quote from: NeilT on September 06, 2015, 03:42:52 pm

Power like that, he needs to be hitting away.

Jeez

NeilT · « **Reply #51 on:** September 06, 2015, 03:44:38 pm »

Quote from: Sphinx Drummond on September 06, 2015, 03:43:35 pm

It was a set up.

I'm asking that question every at bat, whether there's a bunt shown or not.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #52 on:** September 06, 2015, 03:44:41 pm »

Man that was a good swing by Marisnick. Pulled his hands in, let the bat do the work.

JimR · « **Reply #53 on:** September 06, 2015, 03:45:22 pm »

Quote from: pots on September 06, 2015, 03:43:28 pm

Good, now hopefully Gregerson can rest. He had a tough 9th last night

I just saw hilights because of my daughter's rehearsal dinner, but the pitch Escobar hit was a great pitch. Autocorrect is hilarious.

juliogotay · « **Reply #54 on:** September 06, 2015, 03:45:57 pm »

I truly believe Marisnick is a 5-tool player. the Hit and Power tool are still work-in-progress but he is still a young player.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #55 on:** September 06, 2015, 03:46:33 pm »

I'd still fine Marisnick for not getting the bunt down. One day that will be much more critical.

JimR · « **Reply #56 on:** September 06, 2015, 03:47:26 pm »

Quote from: NeilT on September 06, 2015, 03:44:38 pm

I'm asking that question every at bat, whether there's a bunt shown or not.

As my friend Dan says, " don't change a winning strategy.

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #57 on:** September 06, 2015, 03:48:23 pm »

Quote from: HudsonHawk on September 06, 2015, 03:46:33 pm

I'd still fine Marisnick for not getting the bunt down. One day that will be much more critical.

Yep.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #58 on:** September 06, 2015, 03:50:12 pm »

Quote from: JimR on September 06, 2015, 03:45:22 pm

I just saw hilights because of my daughter's rehearsal dinner, but the pitch Escobar hit was a great pitch. Autocorrect is hilarious.

My only gripe was that Gregerson threw the same pitch five times in a row, and Escobar kept fouling them off. I would have liked to have seen him change the look a little after the third 0-2 pitch.

JimR · « **Reply #59 on:** September 06, 2015, 03:52:28 pm »

Quote from: HudsonHawk on September 06, 2015, 03:50:12 pm

My only gripe was that Gregerson threw the same pitch five times in a row, and Escobar kept fouling them off. I would have liked to have seen him change the look a little after the third 0-2 pitch.

He does not pitch up in the zone though. I wish he had bounced it. Should have been a routine running catch.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #60 on:** September 06, 2015, 03:52:57 pm »

Quote from: juliogotay on September 06, 2015, 03:45:57 pm

I truly believe Marisnick is a 5-tool player. the Hit and Power tool are still work-in-progress but he is still a young player.

I don't think he'll ever be a .300/30 HR hitter. But if he can hit . 270, with 15 HRs and 30 stolen bases...

pots · « **Reply #61 on:** September 06, 2015, 03:54:32 pm »

I was just thinking that last night was a pretty stressful inning for Gregerson and a day game after a night game, he might not have his best stuff

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #62 on:** September 06, 2015, 03:55:13 pm »

Quote from: JimR on September 06, 2015, 03:52:28 pm

He does not pitch up in the zone though. I wish he had bounced it. Should have been a routine running catch.

I was hoping for something low and away to set him back up for the slider at his ankle. Agreed that's a catch you figure is made.

juliogotay · « **Reply #63 on:** September 06, 2015, 03:55:39 pm »

C'mon Qualls.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #64 on:** September 06, 2015, 03:55:45 pm »

Back to back hits in the 9th, runners at 2b and 3b and no outs.

JimR · « **Reply #65 on:** September 06, 2015, 03:56:49 pm »

Quote from: HudsonHawk on September 06, 2015, 03:55:13 pm

I was hoping for something low and away to set him back up for the slider at his ankle. Agreed that's a catch you figure is made.

Yep, agreed the sinker away would have been a good choice.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #66 on:** September 06, 2015, 03:57:49 pm »

Sac fly makes it 8-4

JimR · « **Reply #67 on:** September 06, 2015, 03:58:38 pm »

What has gotten into Hunter today?

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #68 on:** September 06, 2015, 04:03:35 pm »

Routine ground ball, but the shift...another run scores to make it 8-5.

Gregerson will come in after all.

JimR · « **Reply #69 on:** September 06, 2015, 04:03:40 pm »

Shit. Come on, Qualls.

pots · « **Reply #70 on:** September 06, 2015, 04:03:47 pm »

Damn it.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #71 on:** September 06, 2015, 04:04:00 pm »

Quote from: JimR on September 06, 2015, 03:58:38 pm

What has gotten into Hunter today?

I think it's his 83rd birthday.

JimR · « **Reply #72 on:** September 06, 2015, 04:05:16 pm »

Quote from: HudsonHawk on September 06, 2015, 04:04:00 pm

I think it's his 83rd birthday.

Him, too?

juliogotay · « **Reply #73 on:** September 06, 2015, 04:05:54 pm »

Quote from: HudsonHawk on September 06, 2015, 04:04:00 pm

I think it's his 83rd birthday.

He is just fired up because Jr.'s ND team looked good.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #74 on:** September 06, 2015, 04:07:47 pm »

Astros win!

Good win. Important win.

pots · « **Reply #75 on:** September 06, 2015, 04:08:19 pm »

Ball game! Whew

chuck · « **Reply #76 on:** September 06, 2015, 04:08:43 pm »

It's amazing that they actually needed Marisnick's home run.

pots · « **Reply #77 on:** September 06, 2015, 04:10:36 pm »

Twins are 11 and 5 over their last 16. With the Stros delivering 3 of those losses

BizidyDizidy · « **Reply #78 on:** September 06, 2015, 04:11:07 pm »

Qualls has really struggled of late - wonder if he's on the bubble for October (knock on wood)

NeilT · « **Reply #79 on:** September 06, 2015, 04:11:14 pm »

Angels up by 5 in the 5th.

pots · « **Reply #80 on:** September 06, 2015, 04:15:59 pm »

Lowrie's facial expression is priceless

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #81 on:** September 06, 2015, 04:17:06 pm »

Rangers down by 5 in the fifth.

Jacksonian · « **Reply #82 on:** September 06, 2015, 05:01:11 pm »

Quote from: HudsonHawk on September 06, 2015, 03:52:57 pm

But if he can hit . 270, with 15 HRs and 30 stolen bases...

IMO, his minor league work indicates that he should be his neighborhood.

Ebby Calvin · « **Reply #83 on:** September 06, 2015, 08:39:52 pm »

I sat in Keuchel's Korner with a 6-yr-old Star Wars geek. He got to fist-bump Darth Vader before the game, which was the coolest that's ever happened to the boy in his whole life. I was holding him up to be able to see Lowrie's at bat in the 7th, when BOOM - Darth Vader became a distant 2nd.
Good day at the ballpark.

juliogotay · « **Reply #84 on:** September 07, 2015, 10:43:49 am »

Quote from: Ebby Calvin on September 06, 2015, 08:39:52 pm

I sat in Keuchel's Korner with a 6-yr-old Star Wars geek. He got to fist-bump Darth Vader before the game, which was the coolest that's ever happened to the boy in his whole life. I was holding him up to be able to see Lowrie's at bat in the 7th, when BOOM - Darth Vader became a distant 2nd.
Good day at the ballpark.

Very cool story. Glad he had such a great day at the ballpark.

JimR · « **Reply #85 on:** September 07, 2015, 12:15:40 pm »

Quote from: Jacksonian on September 06, 2015, 05:01:11 pm

IMO, his minor league work indicates that he should be his neighborhood.

How did the Astros acquire him?

austro · « **Reply #86 on:** September 07, 2015, 12:30:17 pm »

Quote from: JimR on September 07, 2015, 12:15:40 pm

How did the Astros acquire him?

Deadline deal with the Marlins last year. Marisnick, Francis Martes, Colin Moran and a compensation pick in this year's draft (not sure who that turned into) for Austin Wates, Jarred Cosart, and Kike Hernandez. If Marisnick blossoms and Martes and Moran continue their encouraging progress, this could turn out to be a very good deal.

ETA: I think that compensation pick turned into Daz Cameron.

juliogotay · « **Reply #87 on:** September 07, 2015, 12:38:15 pm »

Quote from: austro on September 07, 2015, 12:30:17 pm

Deadline deal with the Marlins last year. Marisnick, Francis Martes, Colin Moran and a compensation pick in this year's draft (not sure who that turned into) for Austin Wates, Jarred Cosart, and Kike Hernandez. If Marisnick blossoms and Martes and Moran continue their encouraging progress, this could turn out to be a very good deal.

ETA: I think that compensation pick turned into Daz Cameron.

I think it was Cameron. This deal could easily surpass the haul we thought we were getting for Pence.

NeilT · « **Reply #88 on:** September 07, 2015, 12:43:19 pm »

In a way it was part of the Pence deal.

Reuben · « **Reply #89 on:** September 07, 2015, 01:08:19 pm »

Quote from: NeilT on September 07, 2015, 12:43:19 pm

In a way it was part of the Pence deal.

"And Lo, Pence begat Cosart and Santana, and Cosart begat Marisnick and his brethren of the sea, and Santana partially begat Gomez and Fiers. And there was much merryment and rejoicing, even though Pence also begat Singleton and Josh Zeid, who hath doneth jack shit at the Major League level."

MusicMan · « **Reply #90 on:** September 07, 2015, 01:48:37 pm »

Quote from: Reuben on September 07, 2015, 01:08:19 pm

"And Lo, Pence begat Cosart and Santana, and Cosart begat Marisnick and his brethren of the sea, and Santana partially begat Gomez and Fiers. And there was much merryment and rejoicing, even though Pence also begat Singleton and Josh Zeid, who hath doneth jack shit at the Major League level."

All this begating, did it work back then like it works now?

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