Author Topic: ALDS Game 5: Astros @ Royals, October 14, 2015 (Read 39167 times)

homer · « **on:** October 14, 2015, 04:43:06 pm »

ASTROS LINEUP

Jose Altuve, 2B
George Springer, RF
Carlos Correa, SS
Colby Rasmus, LF
Carlos Gomez, CF
Evan Gattis, DH
Luis Valbuena, 3B
Chris Carter, 1B
Jason Castro, C

Collin McHugh, P

ROYALS LINEUP

Alcides Escobar, SS
Ben Zobrist, 2B
Lorenzo Cain, CF
Eric Hosmer, 1B
Kendrys Morales, DH
Mike Moustakas, 3B
Salvador Perez, C
Alex Gordon, LF
Alex Rios, RF

Johnny Cueto, P

Greg M · « **Reply #1 on:** October 14, 2015, 04:55:01 pm »

You got it guys!

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Bench · « **Reply #2 on:** October 14, 2015, 05:00:08 pm »

Lineup card

Keuchel in the portion of the card generally reserved for unavailable pitchers. But I wouldn't place much value on that.

BizidyDizidy · « **Reply #3 on:** October 14, 2015, 06:54:25 pm »

BTW, how the fuck is what Cueto does allowed?

homer · « **Reply #4 on:** October 14, 2015, 06:55:40 pm »

Quote from: BizidyDizidy on October 14, 2015, 06:54:25 pm

BTW, how the fuck is what Cueto does allowed?

Gonna need some context.

BizidyDizidy · « **Reply #5 on:** October 14, 2015, 06:57:49 pm »

Quote from: homer on October 14, 2015, 06:55:40 pm

Gonna need some context.

You must not have watched him pitch.

homer · « **Reply #6 on:** October 14, 2015, 06:59:45 pm »

Quote from: BizidyDizidy on October 14, 2015, 06:57:49 pm

You must not have watched him pitch.

Or I don't remember.

BizidyDizidy · « **Reply #7 on:** October 14, 2015, 07:00:37 pm »

Quote from: homer on October 14, 2015, 06:59:45 pm

Or I don't remember.

Was referring specifically to the rocking back and forth like a Kansas City you-know-what. Watch tonight, you'll see.

astrojo · « **Reply #8 on:** October 14, 2015, 07:01:23 pm »

Quote from: homer on October 14, 2015, 06:55:40 pm

Gonna need some context.

His BS twitch and pause move the douche calls "the rocking chair".

pots · « **Reply #9 on:** October 14, 2015, 07:02:39 pm »

Win or lose, it was a fun season and they lasted longer then the Rangers

BizidyDizidy · « **Reply #10 on:** October 14, 2015, 07:03:46 pm »

Quote from: pots on October 14, 2015, 07:02:39 pm

Win or lose, it was a fun season and they lasted longer then the Rangers

And the fucking Co-ardinals..

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #11 on:** October 14, 2015, 07:04:27 pm »

All hail the power of Wotan and Frito Pie!

BizidyDizidy · « **Reply #12 on:** October 14, 2015, 07:12:23 pm »

Gotta swing there George

BizidyDizidy · « **Reply #13 on:** October 14, 2015, 07:14:08 pm »

Top 1:

Altuve: pop-out
Springer: down looking
Correa: fly to right

3 up, 3 down, McHugh on.

BizidyDizidy · « **Reply #14 on:** October 14, 2015, 07:20:29 pm »

Bottom 1:

Escobar flys out first pitch
Zobrist works it full and walks.
Cain GIDP.

Even through one.

homer · « **Reply #15 on:** October 14, 2015, 07:28:33 pm »

Pierzinski says running your mouth is the fun part of baseball.

hostros7 · « **Reply #16 on:** October 14, 2015, 07:29:09 pm »

Gattis's chest is tag kryptonite.

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homer · « **Reply #17 on:** October 14, 2015, 07:29:14 pm »

Fuck yeah

WakePhil · « **Reply #18 on:** October 14, 2015, 07:29:25 pm »

Listened to the end of the Rangers game. Had an interesting fact. Jays ended longest active playoff drought in US major professional sports. Of the remaining teams, they most recently won a world series.

Ty in Tampa · « **Reply #19 on:** October 14, 2015, 07:29:28 pm »

Oh, yeah!!!

hostros7 · « **Reply #20 on:** October 14, 2015, 07:29:33 pm »

Valbuena!!!

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Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #21 on:** October 14, 2015, 07:30:27 pm »

Valbuena!!

BizidyDizidy · « **Reply #22 on:** October 14, 2015, 07:31:29 pm »

Fuck yes, Luis makes it two-nothing with a shot into the RF bullpen. Carter pops out to end the inning, bottom of the second.

chuck · « **Reply #23 on:** October 14, 2015, 07:34:29 pm »

When Gattis got on I somehow knew he would score.

Does Night Train contain any absinthe?

BizidyDizidy · « **Reply #24 on:** October 14, 2015, 07:35:43 pm »

Having 3 CFs doesnt hurt. rasmus chases down Morales for 2nd out.

BizidyDizidy · « **Reply #25 on:** October 14, 2015, 07:36:30 pm »

Quote from: BizidyDizidy on October 14, 2015, 07:35:43 pm

Having 3 CFs doesnt hurt. rasmus chases down Morales for 2nd out.

And they hit the 3rd out right at Springer, headed to the third.

hostros7 · « **Reply #26 on:** October 14, 2015, 07:38:42 pm »

Quote from: chuck on October 14, 2015, 07:34:29 pm

When Gattis got on I somehow knew he would score.

Does Night Train contain any absinthe?

It's the trace amounts of diesel that have the hallucinogenic side effects

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Jacksonian · « **Reply #27 on:** October 14, 2015, 07:41:34 pm »

It looks like Altuve is dipping his back shoulder slightly on every swing.

Jacksonian · « **Reply #28 on:** October 14, 2015, 07:43:52 pm »

Springer is trying to park everything.

David in Jackson · « **Reply #29 on:** October 14, 2015, 07:44:16 pm »

Not getting anything from Altuve or Springer

BizidyDizidy · « **Reply #30 on:** October 14, 2015, 07:44:48 pm »

Three up, three down in T3.

WVastro · « **Reply #31 on:** October 14, 2015, 07:46:09 pm »

Quote from: Jacksonian on October 14, 2015, 07:41:34 pm

It looks like Altuve is dipping his back shoulder slightly on every swing.

From my layman point of view it seems like Altuve has embraced that aggressive reputation fully this postseason. But with all things Altuve that can change with one at bat. He's had great at bats before.

Jacksonian · « **Reply #32 on:** October 14, 2015, 07:48:10 pm »

HPU loving the low strike

Nate in IA · « **Reply #33 on:** October 14, 2015, 07:49:01 pm »

That catcher mike or effect is annoying.

Nate in IA · « **Reply #34 on:** October 14, 2015, 07:50:50 pm »

Double play on a shift.. amazing..

BizidyDizidy · « **Reply #35 on:** October 14, 2015, 07:52:00 pm »

McHugh gets the double play ball and groundout to pitcher to bring us to the 4th.

BizidyDizidy · « **Reply #36 on:** October 14, 2015, 07:53:13 pm »

Ok, have no sound, WTF?

Nate in IA · « **Reply #37 on:** October 14, 2015, 07:53:39 pm »

Should have been a groundout to the pitcher but Rios gets on with an infield hit.

BizidyDizidy · « **Reply #38 on:** October 14, 2015, 07:54:22 pm »

Cleans up with a fly to Gomez. Still dont know what happened.

Nate in IA · « **Reply #39 on:** October 14, 2015, 07:54:29 pm »

Rios stranded at first with a popup to Gomez in center. Now on to the 4th.

chuck · « **Reply #40 on:** October 14, 2015, 07:55:01 pm »

Quote from: BizidyDizidy on October 14, 2015, 07:52:00 pm

McHugh gets the double play ball and groundout to pitcher to bring us to the 4th.

Are you watching today's game?

Nate in IA · « **Reply #41 on:** October 14, 2015, 07:55:14 pm »

Quote from: BizidyDizidy on October 14, 2015, 07:54:22 pm

Cleans up with a fly to Gomez. Still dont know what happened.

McHugh couldn't get to Rios' grounder and by the time that Correa got to it he had to eat it.

BizidyDizidy · « **Reply #42 on:** October 14, 2015, 07:55:56 pm »

Quote from: chuck on October 14, 2015, 07:55:01 pm

Are you watching today's game?

On a plane with no sound, and to tell the truth I've had a couple drinks.

chuck · « **Reply #43 on:** October 14, 2015, 07:58:57 pm »

Quote from: BizidyDizidy on October 14, 2015, 07:55:56 pm

On a plane with no sound, and to tell the truth I've had a couple drinks.

When the sound goes out plug your earphones back in.

And take them out when you order another drink otherwise you'll be shouting at the flight attendant.

BizidyDizidy · « **Reply #44 on:** October 14, 2015, 07:59:55 pm »

Quote from: chuck on October 14, 2015, 07:58:57 pm

When the sound goes out plug your earphones back in.

And take them out when you order another drink otherwise you'll be shouting at the flight attendant.

The plane ran out of headphones, and I decided to forego the riot (lest I miss the entire game).

NeilT · « **Reply #45 on:** October 14, 2015, 08:00:05 pm »

Quote from: BizidyDizidy on October 14, 2015, 07:55:56 pm

On a plane with no sound, and to tell the truth I've had a couple drinks.

Don't leave.

ValpoCory · « **Reply #46 on:** October 14, 2015, 08:00:51 pm »

"Astros are 1-9 in postseason elimination games."

Uh, no. Last week in New York and 2004 NLDS in Atlanta.

Nate in IA · « **Reply #47 on:** October 14, 2015, 08:01:56 pm »

Correa flies out to center
Rasmus made to look silly on a slider for the K
Gomez swings wildly to strike out.

Astros up 2-0 going to bottom of 4

homer · « **Reply #48 on:** October 14, 2015, 08:02:20 pm »

What does it matter to tonight's game what either team did 30 years ago?

Jacksonian · « **Reply #49 on:** October 14, 2015, 08:02:57 pm »

A little self control in the batters box would go a long way.

Limey · « **Reply #50 on:** October 14, 2015, 08:03:19 pm »

Quote from: ValpoCory on October 14, 2015, 08:00:51 pm

"Astros are 1-9 in postseason elimination games."

Uh, no. Last week in New York and 2004 NLDS in Atlanta.

I think this excludes series won before the Astros were on the brink.

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ValpoCory · « **Reply #51 on:** October 14, 2015, 08:05:41 pm »

They corrected the stat. Nice.

homer · « **Reply #52 on:** October 14, 2015, 08:05:57 pm »

They just quote you Valpo?

Limey · « **Reply #53 on:** October 14, 2015, 08:07:18 pm »

That curve from McHugh was more filthy than a boat load of Russian hookers.

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BizidyDizidy · « **Reply #54 on:** October 14, 2015, 08:07:38 pm »

Gates not available. Good omen

hostros7 · « **Reply #55 on:** October 14, 2015, 08:14:28 pm »

Quote from: BizidyDizidy on October 14, 2015, 08:07:38 pm

Gates not available. Good omen

False

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BizidyDizidy · « **Reply #56 on:** October 14, 2015, 08:14:44 pm »

Apparently

Limey · « **Reply #57 on:** October 14, 2015, 08:15:07 pm »

If the Gods are smiling on anyone this series, it's the Royals, like a Cheshire fucking Cat.

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WVastro · « **Reply #58 on:** October 14, 2015, 08:17:36 pm »

Dicksmash #1 out of the way. End it here Colin.

Nate in IA · « **Reply #59 on:** October 14, 2015, 08:21:27 pm »

Zobrist strikes out on the curve! -- They said he only struck out once in the series
Cain takes it to 3-2 fouling off a few- Castro having issues handling the curve in the dirt.
And an excuse-me swing nets a single to right.
Hosmer bloops one to center and Cain scores as Gomez falls on his ass. Cain is fast.
Morales fouls out to Altuve in short right.
Moustakas down quickly 0-2, ball, foul, foul pop up to short left.. Rasmus runs it down.

Astros still lead 2-1 after 4.

austro · « **Reply #60 on:** October 14, 2015, 08:21:45 pm »

Fucking Carter was standing right in Altuve's way if he had to throw to 2nd after that foul pop-up.

hostros7 · « **Reply #61 on:** October 14, 2015, 08:21:46 pm »

McHugh gets out of it. Garbage run for KC, but it still counts.

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austro · « **Reply #62 on:** October 14, 2015, 08:23:04 pm »

I'd sure like to see a baserunner, just to see how Cueto handles it.

MusicMan · « **Reply #63 on:** October 14, 2015, 08:23:57 pm »

Quote from: austro on October 14, 2015, 08:23:04 pm

I'd sure like to see a baserunner, just to see how Cueto handles it.

We did.

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Nate in IA · « **Reply #64 on:** October 14, 2015, 08:28:32 pm »

Top 5

Gattis 1-2 strikes out on a high fastball
Valbuena.. Cueto seems to want nothing to do with him.. popped him up to Hosmer 10 feet from home in foul territory
Carter 0-2 quickly, ball low, foul straight back, and strikes out on a slider.

Astros up 2-1 middle 5

BizidyDizidy · « **Reply #65 on:** October 14, 2015, 08:29:21 pm »

Speaking of "not baseball", how are you allowed to stop for two seconds in the middle of your windup

Limey · « **Reply #66 on:** October 14, 2015, 08:29:57 pm »

Gattis ripped one foul to Pluto, and "towering" doesn't even begin to describe Val's pop up.

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Nate in IA · « **Reply #67 on:** October 14, 2015, 08:30:33 pm »

methinks Cueto about to get blowed up

Limey · « **Reply #68 on:** October 14, 2015, 08:30:59 pm »

Quote from: BizidyDizidy on October 14, 2015, 08:29:21 pm

Speaking of "not baseball", how are you allowed to stop for two seconds in the middle of your windup

He's using his parietal eye.

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WVastro · « **Reply #69 on:** October 14, 2015, 08:31:45 pm »

Quote from: BizidyDizidy on October 14, 2015, 08:29:21 pm

Speaking of "not baseball", how are you allowed to stop for two seconds in the middle of your windup

This shit drives me nuts.

Limey · « **Reply #70 on:** October 14, 2015, 08:36:44 pm »

McHugh starting to nibble.

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austro · « **Reply #71 on:** October 14, 2015, 08:36:51 pm »

Must we go to a full count on every batter?

austro · « **Reply #72 on:** October 14, 2015, 08:37:41 pm »

Another fucking 2-strike hit.

hostros7 · « **Reply #73 on:** October 14, 2015, 08:38:31 pm »

Astros defense hasn't been rock solid.

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Ty in Tampa · « **Reply #74 on:** October 14, 2015, 08:39:22 pm »

For those wondering where Fiers has been...

NeilT · « **Reply #75 on:** October 14, 2015, 08:39:27 pm »

Fiers in.

WVastro · « **Reply #76 on:** October 14, 2015, 08:40:07 pm »

Fuck. Colin was doing great. I hate this.

Nate in IA · « **Reply #77 on:** October 14, 2015, 08:41:06 pm »

Must've seen something in McHugh's eyes..

Reuben · « **Reply #78 on:** October 14, 2015, 08:41:51 pm »

I'm trying to figure out why Springer didn't catch that ball.

BizidyDizidy · « **Reply #79 on:** October 14, 2015, 08:41:56 pm »

Fuck, I get on the ground and this all goes to shit. Going to see if I can get the driver to get us airborne off the tribrough

Nate in IA · « **Reply #80 on:** October 14, 2015, 08:43:28 pm »

So much for Colin's runs...

2-3 Royals

Texifornia · « **Reply #81 on:** October 14, 2015, 08:44:53 pm »

That ball looked foul, but every close one goes the other way...or so it seems.

Limey · « **Reply #82 on:** October 14, 2015, 08:45:26 pm »

How fucking lucky again. That was fair by a pube...maybe.

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Reuben · « **Reply #83 on:** October 14, 2015, 08:46:33 pm »

Quote from: Texifornia on October 14, 2015, 08:44:53 pm

That ball looked foul, but every close one goes the other way...or so it seems.

Angel Hernandez is the 3B ump.

Nate in IA · « **Reply #84 on:** October 14, 2015, 08:48:35 pm »

Bottom 5

Perez - ball, foul, strike looking, check-swing ball, curve ball in the dirt, HBP on the elbow armor.
Fiers up in the pen
Gordon - strike down the middle, curve fouled just outside first, ball high, ball low and inside, ball bounced, ground rule double
nobody out men on second and third.

Fiers in to face Rios
Rios - ball high, strike on the outside edge, rips a double down the left field line scoring two on a curve ball.
Escobar - sac bunt to Valbuena 5-3.
Man on 3rd, one out. Crowd back in it
Zobrist - ball outside, curve in the dirt.. good block by Jason, strike , sac fly to springer scores the run
2-4 Royals
Cain grounds out 4-3.

Damage done

Jacksonian · « **Reply #85 on:** October 14, 2015, 08:48:54 pm »

This Royals team is blessed. They just can't be stopped.

Nate in IA · « **Reply #86 on:** October 14, 2015, 08:49:17 pm »

Time to Jump on Jhonny

MusicMan · « **Reply #87 on:** October 14, 2015, 08:49:18 pm »

Ready to puke. And ready to kick that gorillas ass.

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WVastro · « **Reply #88 on:** October 14, 2015, 08:49:31 pm »

Quote from: Jacksonian on October 14, 2015, 08:48:54 pm

This Royals team is blessed. They just can't be stopped.

It's destiny.

NeilT · « **Reply #89 on:** October 14, 2015, 08:51:26 pm »

Local political ads! This is great!

Reuben · « **Reply #90 on:** October 14, 2015, 08:51:51 pm »

Quote from: MusicMan on October 14, 2015, 08:49:18 pm

Ready to puke. And ready to kick that gorillas ass.

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If fans aren't allowed in the batters' eye in the CF stands, how is a fucking dickhead in a gorilla suit allowed to jump around in the non-seat area directly in sight of the pitcher?

Real fucking classy, KC fans.

Texifornia · « **Reply #91 on:** October 14, 2015, 08:52:08 pm »

Quote from: WVastro on October 14, 2015, 08:49:31 pm

It's destiny.

Fuck destiny.

Astros fixin' to rally!

Waldo · « **Reply #92 on:** October 14, 2015, 08:53:41 pm »

That inning...

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Nate in IA · « **Reply #93 on:** October 14, 2015, 08:54:04 pm »

Top 6

Castro - strike, popup just behind short that Escober runs down.
Altuve - foul, Gordon runs it down in foul territory
Springer pops one up behind second, Can o' corn.

Quick 1-2-3 for Cueto.. 2-4 Royals

MusicMan · « **Reply #94 on:** October 14, 2015, 08:54:06 pm »

Christ, anyone want to take a pitch?

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JimR · « **Reply #95 on:** October 14, 2015, 08:54:31 pm »

Altuve is pathetic. What a terrible effort.

WVastro · « **Reply #96 on:** October 14, 2015, 08:55:20 pm »

Quote from: Texifornia on October 14, 2015, 08:52:08 pm

Fuck destiny.

Astros fixin' to rally!

Reverse jinx failed. I take responsibility for that poor ass showing.

austro · « **Reply #97 on:** October 14, 2015, 08:55:35 pm »

Quote from: MusicMan on October 14, 2015, 08:54:06 pm

Christ, anyone want to take a pitch?

Hinch needs to make DVD's of the KC at-bats and make everybody watch them in the off-season.

JimR · « **Reply #98 on:** October 14, 2015, 08:56:28 pm »

Why was Springer so shallow on Gordon? That was catchable.

Reuben · « **Reply #99 on:** October 14, 2015, 08:57:05 pm »

Quote from: JimR on October 14, 2015, 08:54:31 pm

Altuve is pathetic. What a terrible effort.

He's under everything. Except the ones in the dirt, which he rolls over on quite easily.

hostros7 · « **Reply #100 on:** October 14, 2015, 08:57:09 pm »

Can't remember a hook that quick for a 19 game winner on normal rest.

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MusicMan · « **Reply #101 on:** October 14, 2015, 08:57:16 pm »

Quote from: JimR on October 14, 2015, 08:56:28 pm

Why was Springer so shallow on Gordon? That was catchable.

I'll never understand it.

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WVastro · « **Reply #102 on:** October 14, 2015, 08:57:24 pm »

Quote from: austro on October 14, 2015, 08:55:35 pm

Hinch needs to make DVD's of the KC at-bats and make everybody watch them in the off-season.

I wish that was the case. But so far this series has been a bullpen failure. Still time left.

NeilT · « **Reply #103 on:** October 14, 2015, 08:58:09 pm »

Quote from: JimR on October 14, 2015, 08:56:28 pm

Why was Springer so shallow on Gordon? That was catchable.

They're worried about liability if he runs into the fence.

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #104 on:** October 14, 2015, 08:58:25 pm »

Quote from: Jacksonian on October 14, 2015, 08:48:54 pm

This Royals team is blessed. They just can't be stopped.

Apparently not.

Waldo · « **Reply #105 on:** October 14, 2015, 08:58:26 pm »

No Fiers for the 6th?

Greg M · « **Reply #106 on:** October 14, 2015, 08:58:34 pm »

Quote from: WVastro on October 14, 2015, 08:57:24 pm

I wish that was the case. But so far this series has been a bullpen failure. Still time left.

2 hits won't cut it

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Reuben · « **Reply #107 on:** October 14, 2015, 08:58:50 pm »

Quote from: JimR on October 14, 2015, 08:56:28 pm

Why was Springer so shallow on Gordon? That was catchable.

I thought he still could've caught it. Looked to me like he pulled up just when he should've been reaching out to make the running catch. Maybe thought he was about to hit the wall??

MusicMan · « **Reply #108 on:** October 14, 2015, 08:59:05 pm »

Quote from: Waldo on October 14, 2015, 08:58:26 pm

No Fiers for the 6th?

Johnny Wholestaff (except Neshek)

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hostros7 · « **Reply #109 on:** October 14, 2015, 08:59:22 pm »

Quote from: hostros7 on October 14, 2015, 08:57:09 pm

Can't remember a hook that quick for a 19 game winner on normal rest.

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Hinch is just mind fucking the Royals now.

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JimR · « **Reply #110 on:** October 14, 2015, 08:59:43 pm »

Quote from: WVastro on October 14, 2015, 08:57:24 pm

I wish that was the case. But so far this series has been a bullpen failure. Still time left.

Hell, no. They put the ball in play. Half of the hits are bloops and 4 hoppers. It is their approach.

WVastro · « **Reply #111 on:** October 14, 2015, 09:00:06 pm »

Quote from: Greg M on October 14, 2015, 08:58:34 pm

2 hits won't cut it

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Not talking about this game alone.

Greg M · « **Reply #112 on:** October 14, 2015, 09:01:37 pm »

Quote from: WVastro on October 14, 2015, 09:00:06 pm

Not talking about this game alone.

Shit happens. They lost the last game. Doesn't mean they couldn't win this one.

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Nate in IA · « **Reply #113 on:** October 14, 2015, 09:02:02 pm »

Bottom 6

Sipp on to pitch
Hosmer - strike, strike, slider low, grounds to first, Sipp covering. 1 out
Morales - ball, swinging strike, strike, curve grounds 6-3, 2 out
Moustakas - curve fly out to Springer in right. 3 outs

Astros chasing 2 runs 2-4

WVastro · « **Reply #114 on:** October 14, 2015, 09:03:08 pm »

Quote from: Greg M on October 14, 2015, 09:01:37 pm

Shit happens. They lost the last game. Doesn't mean they couldn't win this one.

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Agreed. Nice job by Sipp.

Texifornia · « **Reply #115 on:** October 14, 2015, 09:03:24 pm »

Strong inning from T Sipp.

Just a bloop and a blast..

JimR · « **Reply #116 on:** October 14, 2015, 09:04:14 pm »

Altuve is the story of this series. 0-20? One more AB.

MusicMan · « **Reply #117 on:** October 14, 2015, 09:04:50 pm »

Any chance Missouri's governor could congratulate the Royals right now?

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MusicMan · « **Reply #118 on:** October 14, 2015, 09:05:51 pm »

Fuck. It's just their night.

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Waldo · « **Reply #119 on:** October 14, 2015, 09:07:23 pm »

Quote from: MusicMan on October 14, 2015, 09:05:51 pm

Fuck. It's just their night.

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When bloops like that don't fall in, you know you're up against it.

austro · « **Reply #120 on:** October 14, 2015, 09:08:57 pm »

I hate losing to Cueto. I look forward to watching his inevitable, KC soul-crushing implosion in a later series.

WVastro · « **Reply #121 on:** October 14, 2015, 09:09:50 pm »

If the BBG exist at all then the FS1 commentary HAS to piss them off. Jesus....

Nate in IA · « **Reply #122 on:** October 14, 2015, 09:10:42 pm »

Top 7

Cueto still pitching

Correa - ball outside, off-speed strike, flare caught by Zobrist with a leaping backwards grab
Rasmus - strike, strike swinging, ball outside, swinging at outside pitch.. down on strikes. 2 out
Gomez - ball, foul, strike swinging, outside, ball up and in, foul, grounds out 5-3

2-4 Royals.

MRaup · « **Reply #123 on:** October 14, 2015, 09:12:12 pm »

The Royals ability to dink and dunk the ball and have them somehow fall in is amazing. They've hit one ball hard all night and it should've been a pretty easy catch for Springer.

MusicMan · « **Reply #124 on:** October 14, 2015, 09:13:38 pm »

Quote from: MRaup on October 14, 2015, 09:12:12 pm

The Royals ability to dink and dunk the ball and have them somehow fall in is amazing. They've hit one ball hard all night and it should've been a pretty easy catch for Springer.

Amazing what happens when you actually MAKE CONTACT WITH THE FUCKING BALL.

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NeilT · « **Reply #125 on:** October 14, 2015, 09:14:09 pm »

Still two innings.

doyce7 · « **Reply #126 on:** October 14, 2015, 09:14:12 pm »

Quote from: WVastro on October 14, 2015, 09:09:50 pm

If the BBG exist at all then the FS1 commentary HAS to piss them off. Jesus....

Fuck those guys

MusicMan · « **Reply #127 on:** October 14, 2015, 09:14:17 pm »

Another inning for Sipp. Hinch really has nobody to trust.

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ValpoCory · « **Reply #128 on:** October 14, 2015, 09:15:17 pm »

Quote from: WVastro on October 14, 2015, 09:09:50 pm

If the BBG exist at all then the FS1 commentary HAS to piss them off. Jesus....

Unfortunately the BBGs love the Royals and any sort of premature celebration by Royals fans is welcomed.

Reuben · « **Reply #129 on:** October 14, 2015, 09:16:12 pm »

Quote from: MusicMan on October 14, 2015, 09:14:17 pm

Another inning for Sipp. Hinch really has nobody to trust.

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He's saving Keuchel for Game 1 of the 2016 season.

homer · « **Reply #130 on:** October 14, 2015, 09:16:46 pm »

Quote from: Reuben on October 14, 2015, 09:16:12 pm

He's saving Keuchel for Game 1 of the 2016 season.

Can he hit?

ValpoCory · « **Reply #131 on:** October 14, 2015, 09:17:26 pm »

This game reminds me so much of Game 7 of the 2004 NLCS. Astros get off to an early 2-0 lead but fail to score again, give up half their lead in one inning, then 3 more runs in a middle inning, and lose in MIssouri.

I fully expect the Royals to get an insurance in the 8th to win even bigger. Hell, the Astros never even got a hit in that game after 0 outs in the 4th, and brought in their best starter (Oswalt) in relief and he gave up insurance.

MusicMan · « **Reply #132 on:** October 14, 2015, 09:17:31 pm »

Quote from: Reuben on October 14, 2015, 09:16:12 pm

He's saving Keuchel for Game 1 of the 2016 season.

He's actually warming up.

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MRaup · « **Reply #133 on:** October 14, 2015, 09:18:34 pm »

Quote from: ValpoCory on October 14, 2015, 09:17:26 pm

This game reminds me so much of Game 7 of the 2004 NLCS. Astros get off to an early 2-0 lead but fail to score again, blow their load in the middle innings, and lose in MIssouri.

You son of a bitch.

MusicMan · « **Reply #134 on:** October 14, 2015, 09:18:40 pm »

Neshek in.

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doyce7 · « **Reply #135 on:** October 14, 2015, 09:18:42 pm »

I wish this sipp has showed up Monday

David in Jackson · « **Reply #136 on:** October 14, 2015, 09:18:47 pm »

Quote from: MusicMan on October 14, 2015, 09:13:38 pm

Amazing what happens when you actually MAKE CONTACT WITH THE FUCKING BALL.

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+1

JimR · « **Reply #137 on:** October 14, 2015, 09:18:50 pm »

McHufh's inability to throw his curve is a big part of the story.

Altuve is the other. What a fold.

MusicMan · « **Reply #138 on:** October 14, 2015, 09:19:12 pm »

Quote from: ValpoCory on October 14, 2015, 09:17:26 pm

This game reminds me so much of Game 7 of the 2004 NLCS. Astros get off to an early 2-0 lead but fail to score again, blow their load in the middle innings, and lose in MIssouri.

Fuck, why not make me relive middle school while you're at it?

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Arky Vaughan · « **Reply #139 on:** October 14, 2015, 09:19:20 pm »

Cueto's pitching a very nice game, and the bounces are going KC's way.

David in Jackson · « **Reply #140 on:** October 14, 2015, 09:20:04 pm »

Quote from: doyce7 on October 14, 2015, 09:18:42 pm

I wish this sipp has showed up Monday

Then we wouldn't be here

Arky Vaughan · « **Reply #141 on:** October 14, 2015, 09:20:17 pm »

Quote from: JimR on October 14, 2015, 09:18:50 pm

McHufh's inability to throw his curve is a big part of the story.

He seemed to totally lose confidence in his ability to spot it.

Arky Vaughan · « **Reply #142 on:** October 14, 2015, 09:20:49 pm »

Keuchel warming up.

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #143 on:** October 14, 2015, 09:22:28 pm »

Good for Neshek.

Nate in IA · « **Reply #144 on:** October 14, 2015, 09:22:43 pm »

Bottom 7

Sipp remains on the bump

Perez - strike, strike swinging, ball up and away, pop up, Carter takes it. 1 out
Gordon - check swing foul, foul, slider in the dirt, got him swinging 2 out

Neshek in to face Rios

Rios - Strike, foul ripped to right, foul back, ball up and out, ball up, got him swinging to retire the side.

Astros still chasing 2 into the 8th. Time to bring out the Orange Whoopass!

MusicMan · « **Reply #145 on:** October 14, 2015, 09:22:45 pm »

"Houston running out of chances."

Thanks, asshole.

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BizidyDizidy · « **Reply #146 on:** October 14, 2015, 09:23:46 pm »

Lets rock fucking bullshit cueto in the eigth.

Jacksonian · « **Reply #147 on:** October 14, 2015, 09:24:02 pm »

Where has that Neshek been?

JimR · « **Reply #148 on:** October 14, 2015, 09:24:03 pm »

Quote from: David in Jackson on October 14, 2015, 09:20:04 pm

Then we wouldn't be here

Bullshit. You guys must not have watched the game.

Nate in IA · « **Reply #149 on:** October 14, 2015, 09:24:36 pm »

Yost isn't stupid enough to run Cueto out there again is he?

MRaup · « **Reply #150 on:** October 14, 2015, 09:24:52 pm »

Know what would've been nice in game 4? This version of Neshek.

JimR · « **Reply #151 on:** October 14, 2015, 09:25:00 pm »

Quote from: Jacksonian on October 14, 2015, 09:24:02 pm

Where has that Neshek been?

I wish we would have seen him Monday with a 4 run lead.

ValpoCory · « **Reply #152 on:** October 14, 2015, 09:25:09 pm »

Quote from: Astros Fan in Big D on October 14, 2015, 09:22:28 pm

Good for Neshek.

Agreed. He needed that.

David in Jackson · « **Reply #153 on:** October 14, 2015, 09:25:29 pm »

Jason Stark just retweeted that Inside Edge (whatever that is) says in 20 postseason ABs, Altuve has zero hard hit balls.

T. J. · « **Reply #154 on:** October 14, 2015, 09:25:32 pm »

1 at a time. Here we go.

David in Jackson · « **Reply #155 on:** October 14, 2015, 09:26:29 pm »

Gattis not impressive. Few hard hit balls.

Reuben · « **Reply #156 on:** October 14, 2015, 09:26:37 pm »

Quote from: JimR on October 14, 2015, 09:24:03 pm

Bullshit. You guys must not have watched the game.

Yeah, Sipp was not the problem in Game 4. One liner just over the 5'5" 2Bman, and a DP ball that turned into a 2-run E6.

astrojo · « **Reply #157 on:** October 14, 2015, 09:27:00 pm »

These are some truly pathetic ABs . Ugly hacks at everything

Arky Vaughan · « **Reply #158 on:** October 14, 2015, 09:27:29 pm »

Cueto is cruising now.

Waldo · « **Reply #159 on:** October 14, 2015, 09:27:35 pm »

Great ABs, gentlemen.

Nate in IA · « **Reply #160 on:** October 14, 2015, 09:28:12 pm »

Top 8

Cueto still pitching having only thrown 86 pitches

Gattis - hacks at a pitch in his eyes and fouls it pops the next pitch to 2nd. 1 out
Valbuena - ball, grounds to 2nd, 2 out
Carter grouns the first pitch to short.

Another quick 1-2-3 inning for Cueto.

Stick a fork in 'em they're done.

2-4 Royals

MusicMan · « **Reply #161 on:** October 14, 2015, 09:28:17 pm »

All I'm asking is just one runner. Just give me Correa in the 9th with a chance to tie.

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David in Jackson · « **Reply #162 on:** October 14, 2015, 09:28:36 pm »

The simple story line of this game is that Cueto has dominated.

BizidyDizidy · « **Reply #163 on:** October 14, 2015, 09:28:44 pm »

Fuck this Royals team. If they beat us, I hope the Blue Jays beat their dink and dunk asses in 4.

ValpoCory · « **Reply #164 on:** October 14, 2015, 09:28:58 pm »

Quote from: Arky Vaughan on October 14, 2015, 09:27:29 pm

Cueto is cruising now.

Praying for Wade Davis?

Arky Vaughan · « **Reply #165 on:** October 14, 2015, 09:29:44 pm »

Quote from: ValpoCory on October 14, 2015, 09:28:58 pm

Praying for Wade Davis?

It's almost come to that.

MRaup · « **Reply #166 on:** October 14, 2015, 09:30:10 pm »

This lineup has been fucking embarrassing for the most part. Altuve, Springer, and Gattis especially have been fucking horrible this series. Our pitching staff has a few meltdowns to be embarrassed about, but the top of the lineup has been hot garbage.

MusicMan · « **Reply #167 on:** October 14, 2015, 09:30:51 pm »

6 outs on 8 pitches. The poise of a young team.

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Jacksonian · « **Reply #168 on:** October 14, 2015, 09:30:55 pm »

Quote from: BizidyDizidy on October 14, 2015, 09:28:44 pm

Fuck this Royals team. If they beat us, I hope the Blue Jays beat their dink and dunk asses in 4.

This Royals team is my hero. Good pitching. Good defense. Timely hitting.

Reuben · « **Reply #169 on:** October 14, 2015, 09:31:19 pm »

I am so fucking sick of watching Evan Gattis at-bats. I'm sure he's a very nice guy, but I hope they trade him this winter.

MusicMan · « **Reply #170 on:** October 14, 2015, 09:31:32 pm »

Keuchel in.

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MusicMan · « **Reply #171 on:** October 14, 2015, 09:31:48 pm »

And immediately surrenders a double.

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chuck · « **Reply #172 on:** October 14, 2015, 09:32:18 pm »

Quote from: JimR on October 14, 2015, 09:24:03 pm

Bullshit. You guys must not have watched the game.

Nobody watches the games but you, dude. We rely on you for all our information. Which is convenient because no one else understands the game like you do, either. For example, I always thought there were nine guys batting in a lineup rather than one five foot Venezuelan.

JimR · « **Reply #173 on:** October 14, 2015, 09:32:23 pm »

It is wrong to pitch Keuchel here. Boo.

Arky Vaughan · « **Reply #174 on:** October 14, 2015, 09:32:27 pm »

This is also an example of why winning the division is important. That's the reason Keuchel started once rather than twice in this series.

Waldo · « **Reply #175 on:** October 14, 2015, 09:32:41 pm »

Quote from: MusicMan on October 14, 2015, 09:31:48 pm

And immediately surrenders a double.

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Identical to the double that gave up the lead, just down the other line.

MusicMan · « **Reply #176 on:** October 14, 2015, 09:33:23 pm »

Quote from: JimR on October 14, 2015, 09:32:23 pm

It is wrong to pitch Keuchel here. Boo.

@JeffPassan: First question for A.J. Hinch: If Dallas Keuchel was going to pitch tonight, why not bring him in during fifth-inning jam instead of Fiers?

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Texifornia · « **Reply #177 on:** October 14, 2015, 09:33:26 pm »

Quote from: JimR on October 14, 2015, 09:32:23 pm

It is wrong to pitch Keuchel here. Boo.

Agree.

Arky Vaughan · « **Reply #178 on:** October 14, 2015, 09:33:37 pm »

Quote from: JimR on October 14, 2015, 09:32:23 pm

It is wrong to pitch Keuchel here. Boo.

I don't see the point of it.

David in Jackson · « **Reply #179 on:** October 14, 2015, 09:33:51 pm »

Quote from: Reuben on October 14, 2015, 09:31:19 pm

I am so fucking sick of watching Evan Gattis at-bats. I'm sure he's a very nice guy, but I hope they trade him this winter.

He was signed because he has a few more years at a low salary. He'll be back.

MusicMan · « **Reply #180 on:** October 14, 2015, 09:34:41 pm »

Quote from: chuck on October 14, 2015, 09:32:18 pm

Nobody watches the games but you, dude. We rely on you for all our information. Which is convenient because no one else understands the game like you do, either. For example, I always thought there were nine guys batting in a lineup rather than one five foot Venezuelan.

Dude, we e got a whole offseason for sniping. Spare it for tonight.

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MRaup · « **Reply #181 on:** October 14, 2015, 09:35:46 pm »

Quote from: chuck on October 14, 2015, 09:32:18 pm

Nobody watches the games but you, dude. We rely on you for all our information. Which is convenient because no one else understands the game like you do, either. For example, I always thought there were nine guys batting in a lineup rather than one five foot Venezuelan.

Hey Neil, calm down.

hostros7 · « **Reply #182 on:** October 14, 2015, 09:35:53 pm »

Quote from: David in Jackson on October 14, 2015, 09:33:51 pm

He was signed because he has a few more years at a low salary. He'll be back.

He wasn't signed. The team traded for him. But your weak ass thesis that he's here because of his "low salary" must be spot on.

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JimR · « **Reply #183 on:** October 14, 2015, 09:35:59 pm »

Quote from: chuck on October 14, 2015, 09:32:18 pm

Nobody watches the games but you, dude. We rely on you for all our information. Which is convenient because no one else understands the game like you do, either. For example, I always thought there were nine guys batting in a lineup rather than one five foot Venezuelan.

Chuck, after all these years, I do not deserve this from you. You can apologize for "fuck you" on PM, but you must.

WVastro · « **Reply #184 on:** October 14, 2015, 09:36:33 pm »

Quote from: Arky Vaughan on October 14, 2015, 09:33:37 pm

I don't see the point of it.

The only guess I have (and if they were going to use him then use him before Fiers) is that maybe Hinch is trying to inspire his troops before the 9th?....

MRaup · « **Reply #185 on:** October 14, 2015, 09:37:31 pm »

Where the fuck was the 0-2 pitch?

Jacksonian · « **Reply #186 on:** October 14, 2015, 09:38:24 pm »

Quote from: MRaup on October 14, 2015, 09:37:31 pm

Where the fuck was the 0-2 pitch?

Not from a Royals hand.

WVastro · « **Reply #187 on:** October 14, 2015, 09:38:37 pm »

Quote from: MRaup on October 14, 2015, 09:37:31 pm

Where the fuck was the 0-2 pitch?

Ump yelled "low". I disagree.

Arky Vaughan · « **Reply #188 on:** October 14, 2015, 09:39:05 pm »

Quote from: WVastro on October 14, 2015, 09:36:33 pm

The only guess I have (and if they were going to use him then use him before Fiers) is that maybe Hinch is trying to inspire his troops before the 9th?....

It feels like the bullpen use this game is reactionary -- a response to public criticism -- after two months of shaky relief outings. The quick hook on McHugh feels that way, as does bringing in Keuchel down by two runs.

austro · « **Reply #189 on:** October 14, 2015, 09:40:56 pm »

Oh, fuck, I can see it now: Lowrie pinch-hits for Castro, reaches base, somebody homers to tie the game. And then in the bottom of the 9th, somebody reaches base, they pinch-run Dyson, he immediately steals 2nd and 3rd on Conger, and then scores on a passed ball.

NeilT · « **Reply #190 on:** October 14, 2015, 09:41:05 pm »

Quote from: MRaup on October 14, 2015, 09:35:46 pm

Hey Neil, calm down.

Wasn't me. Thought it though.

Jacksonian · « **Reply #191 on:** October 14, 2015, 09:41:26 pm »

Quote from: Arky Vaughan on October 14, 2015, 09:39:05 pm

It feels like the bullpen use this game is reactionary -- a response to public criticism -- after two months of shaky relief outings. The quick hook on McHugh feels that way, as does bringing in Keuchel down by two runs.

I disagree on McHugh. He wasn't sharp and looked in trouble.

Waldo · « **Reply #192 on:** October 14, 2015, 09:41:59 pm »

Fun season. 2016 should be even better.

MusicMan · « **Reply #193 on:** October 14, 2015, 09:42:17 pm »

Goddamnit, AJ. Dallas is the last guy that deserved this.

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Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #194 on:** October 14, 2015, 09:42:22 pm »

Quote from: austro on October 14, 2015, 09:40:56 pm

Oh, fuck, I can see it now: Lowrie pinch-hits for Castro, reaches base, somebody homers to tie the game. And then in the bottom of the 9th, somebody reaches base, they pinch-run Dyson, he immediately steals 2nd and 3rd on Conger, and then scores on a passed ball.

Not gonna be an issue.

Ty in Tampa · « **Reply #195 on:** October 14, 2015, 09:42:28 pm »

the real reason Keuchel shouldn't have pitched here.

NeilT · « **Reply #196 on:** October 14, 2015, 09:42:41 pm »

Another bullpen failure.

Nate in IA · « **Reply #197 on:** October 14, 2015, 09:42:45 pm »

Quote from: Waldo on October 14, 2015, 09:41:59 pm

Fun season. 2016 should be even better.

+1

hostros7 · « **Reply #198 on:** October 14, 2015, 09:42:45 pm »

Quote from: austro on October 14, 2015, 09:40:56 pm

Oh, fuck, I can see it now: Lowrie pinch-hits for Castro, reaches base, somebody homers to tie the game. And then in the bottom of the 9th, somebody reaches base, they pinch-run Dyson, he immediately steals 2nd and 3rd on Conger, and then scores on a passed ball.

Your fears have been assuaged.

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WVastro · « **Reply #199 on:** October 14, 2015, 09:43:29 pm »

Quote from: Arky Vaughan on October 14, 2015, 09:39:05 pm

It feels like the bullpen use this game is reactionary -- a response to public criticism -- after two months of shaky relief outings. The quick hook on McHugh feels that way, as does bringing in Keuchel down by two runs.

Yes. Bullpen calls have been odd. (Qualls?!) just trying to find a silver lining. Never mind.