Opening Day

[pots]

Altuve 2B
Springer RF
Correa SS
Rasmus LF
Gomez CF
Valbuena 3B
Tucker DH
Gonzalez 1B
Castro C

P - Keuchel


Ellsbury CF
Hicks LF
Rodriguez DH
Teixeira 1B
Beltran RF
McCann C
Headley 3B
Castro 2B
Gregorius SS

P - Tanaka

[Mr. Happy]

I'm tied up in video interviews, so thanks for posting the lineups.

[T. J.]

I think I see who has John Oliver's tickets today.  Are those teenage mutant ninja turtle costumes behind home plate?

[pots]

Patient at bat by Altuve GO to short
Springer first pitch lazy fly ball
Correa goes down swinging

0-0 mid 1

[BudGirl]

there sure does seem to be a lot of empty seats.

[pots]

Ellisbury goes down swinging
Hicks draws a 4 pitch walk
Rodriguez GIDP, great play by Marwin who had to come off the bag to get the throw and applied the tag

0-0 after 1

[pots]

Cold slick ball keeping the firstbasemen on their toes

[MRaup]

Ellisbury goes down swinging
Hicks draws a 4 pitch walk
Rodriguez GIDP, great play by Marwin who had to come off the bag to get the throw and applied the tag

0-0 after 1

Someone explain where ball 4 was to me. Looked like a strike from my TV.

[MRaup]

Fuck you, Dana. That better be a strike for Dallas the rest of the game you creaky old fuckstick.

[pots]

Rasmus groundsout softly into shift
Gomez strikes out swinging
Valbuena grounds out as well.

0-0 mid 2

[Jacksonian]

Fuck you, Dana. That better be a strike for Dallas the rest of the game you creaky old fuckstick.

I see your fastball is in mid-season form.

[BudGirl]

If he is talking about the low pitch to Valbuena that was called a strike, I agree with him.  I just don't have the same flair for phrasing that he does.

[MRaup]

I see your fastball is in mid-season form.

I spent a week in Arizona for Spring Training. I'm in playoff form, baby!

[BudGirl]

I really don't care much about the Yankees, but I tend to dislike them because of the tv guys.  Ugh.

[MRaup]

Only two outs, Marwin m'boy!

[Ebby Calvin]

Marwin looking good at 1B.

[BudGirl]

OMG, that was almost an error. 

But, I still love him.

[MusicMan]

OMG, that was almost an error. 

But, I still love him.

Cost at least 2 runs.

[MRaup]

FUCK I hate Starlin Castro.

[HudsonHawk]

2-run double puts the Yankees up 2-0.

[BudGirl]

I'm on a bit of a delay. 

But I don't want to trade Correa because of an error.

[pots]

Teixeira jacks one into the wind to the warning track, fly out to left
Beltran hits a long foul ball then grounds a base hit against the shift. 
McCann walks on 5 pitches
Headley grounds up the middle, Correa boots then recovers and uses every inch of Marwin for the second out
Castro doubles on a hard line drive down the left field line, both runners score
Gregorius grounds out to short

2-0 bad guys after 2

[chuck]

Man, I can't remember the last time Carlos booted a sure double play.

[Tom Servo]

Shut up

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[pots]

Tucker got ahead 2-1 then lined out to left
Marwin tried to bunt his way on, just rolled foul, ends up grounding out
New and improved Castro flies out to left

2-0 bad guys mid 3

[T. J.]

I think I see who has John Oliver's tickets today.  Are those teenage mutant ninja turtle costumes behind home plate?

(Answering my own question....)

Heroes in a half shell

[BudGirl]

That is so awesome!

[JimR]

I'm on a bit of a delay. 

But I don't want to trade Correa because of an error.

not watching the game, but he had trouble throwing during ST

[HudsonHawk]

Anybody know what's going on?  Both Gameday and KMBE are crapped out.

[BudGirl]

texeria just worked a work, a-rod had stolen 2nd.  2 outs.

[JimR]

Man, I can't remember the last time Carlos booted a sure double play.

me, either. I only think about it every day.

[HudsonHawk]

texeria just worked a work, a-rod had stolen 2nd.  2 outs.

Thanks.  Keuchel must be really struggling with command.

[pots]

Ellsbury pos out (7 pitches)
Hicks Ks on 5 pitches looking
Rodriguez 6 pitch walk
Teixeira 6 pitch walk
Beltran pops out on 3 pitches

2-0 bad guys after 3

[BudGirl]

Thanks.  Keuchel must be really struggling with command.

he does seem up to me, but i'm not the best to judge it.  i rather feel is getting squeezed a bit, but i also know i'm biasted.

[ValpoCory]

Last season Dallas Keuchel allowed 4 or more walks one time (4 walks allowed June 20th at Seattle).

4 walks allowed so far today.

[MRaup]

Thanks.  Keuchel must be really struggling with command.

ARod took two pitches that could've been strikes on 2-2 and 3-2. Fuckstick Demuth is his typically stingy self.

[hostros7]

Not sure if it feels like the least American or most American thing that I'm stuck in my office working and listening to opening day on the radio. At least the game is on the road I suppose.

[HudsonHawk]

he does seem up to me, but i'm not the best to judge it.  i rather feel is getting squeezed a bit, but i also know i'm biasted.

"Up" is not where Keuchel needs to be, so if he is, that's not end well for him.  I really need to blow the office and go find a bar somewhere.

[ValpoCory]

Not sure if it feels like the least American or most American thing that I'm stuck in my office working and listening to opening day on the radio. At least the game is on the road I suppose.

The MLB fun police prevents me from listening here in Austin.  I can go out to my car and listen to it on AM 790 though.

[Outlawscotty]

Stream it on ESPN.

[HudsonHawk]

The MLB fun police prevents me from listening here in Austin.  I can go out to my car and listen to it on AM 790 though.

How is MLB restricting your radio signal?

[HudsonHawk]

Altuve with a double!  First Astroknock of the season.

[BudGirl]

okay, now their ready.

[HudsonHawk]

Springer with an infield single...Stros on the corner for Correa...time to make amends for the bobble...

[BudGirl]

swinging bunt??  i'm just glad he is safe.

[chuck]

That was a horrible pitch to swing at 3-0. Good result.

[HudsonHawk]

Correa with an RBI FC, Altuve scores to cut the lead in half

[BudGirl]

Altuve scores on FC. 

[MRaup]

FUCK YOU, DANA.

Call the high strike or don't, but don't just fuck Dallas over.

[BudGirl]

Rasmus looks like he is ready to go to a deer blind.

[chuck]

I wonder if Rasmus has heard the Astros Opera.

[MRaup]

This ump crew is in mid-season form.

[BudGirl]

This ump crew is in mid-season form.

I really can't be yelling like this in the office.

[HudsonHawk]

Correa at 3B with 2 out for Gomez...

[BudGirl]

Tanaka likes to toss them up and in.

[MRaup]

Crackerjack at bat there Carlos. That was putrid.

[pots]

I missed the first few batters due to work.

Gameday says:
Altuve Double
Springer infield hit Altuve to third
Correa FC Altuve scores
Correa steals second Rasmus with a soft groudout to second, Correa goes to third
Gomez takes one on the corner for strike 3

I'm out meetings for the next couple of hours

2-1 bad guys mid 4

[HudsonHawk]

I should be sitting at a bar with a beer and a cigar.

[Navin R Johnson]

Gomez looked completely lost on that at bat.   Maybe he just hates the cold.

[BudGirl]

I should be sitting at a bar with a beer and a cigar.

you should have planned better.  i would have gotten sick this afternoon.

[HudsonHawk]

you should have planned better.  i would have gotten sick this afternoon.

I did plan.  You should have seen me yesterday.

[HudsonHawk]

B4:

McCann singles to CF
Headley strikes out swinging
Castro (the Starlin kind) grounds into 5-4-3 twin killing

After four...2-1 Yankees

[BudGirl]

I did plan.  You should have seen me yesterday.

My loss?  My gain?

[BudGirl]

Marwin is playing a great 1B.

[HudsonHawk]

My loss?  My gain?

Eh...nothing you haven't seen before.

[HudsonHawk]

Tucker with a 1-out double.  Tying run in scoring position...

[HudsonHawk]

T5:

Valbuena grounds out 4-3
Tucker doubles to RF
Marwin strikes out swinging
Castro grounds out 1-3, inning over

2-1 Yankees.

[hostros7]

This announcer banter that is for some reason being conducted on camera is frivolous and also not enjoyable.

[hostros7]

My regrets about the Astros selecting Appel over Bryant may start to abate if he is to continue his national ad campaign as a male model for Express.

[HudsonHawk]

B5:

Gregorius grounds out 4-3
Ellsbury grounds out 4-3
Hicks flies out F8

2-1 still

[hostros7]

Daren Willman ‏@darenw  9m9 minutes ago
110.5 MPH off the bat for Preston Tucker.... Goodness.

[MRaup]

FUCK YOU DANA DEMUTH. GIVE BOTH TEAMS THE FUCKING HIGH STRIKE, YOU FUCKING TWAT.

[HudsonHawk]

Correa!!!!

Solo dinger ties it up

[Knoxbanedoodle]

Kapow!

[das]

There you go Correa!!!

[hostros7]

Correa! Oppo.

[GreatBagwellsBeard]

This kid.

[chuck]

I called that shot.

[BudGirl]

He's awesome. 

That looked so easy.

[MusicMan]

Carlos Correa demonstrates why I expect my man-crush to progress this year from "possibly unhealthy" to "borderline psychotic".

[BudGirl]

I called that shot.

I didn't hear it.

[chuck]

I didn't hear it.

I'm not shouting as loud as Mark is.

[HudsonHawk]

Tanaka chased with 2 out in the 6th...

[MRaup]

I'm not shouting as loud as Mark is.

Few are.

[HudsonHawk]

T6:

Altuve grounds out 6-3
Springer grounds out 1-3
Correa homers to RCF
Rasmus...full count...walks

That's it for Tanaka...Shreve takes the pill

Gomez taps back to the mound to end the inning

Astros knot it up 2-2

[Uncle Charlie]

Gomez taps back to the mound to end the inning

Haven't seen Gomez's swing yet this year - how's his approach looking this year?

[MRaup]

Haven't seen Gomez's swing yet this year - how's his approach looking this year?

Infuriating.

[HudsonHawk]

Haven't seen Gomez's swing yet this year - how's his approach looking this year?

I'm not watching, but he looks terrible on Gamezone.

[T. J.]

I'm not watching, but he looks terrible on Gamezone.

Just made a very nice play in center though.

[BudGirl]

Gomez seems like last year.

Correa made a great play for the 1st out.

I rather think keuchel is settling in and will end up having a good game. 

[Nate Colbert]

Carlos Correa demonstrates why I expect my man-crush to progress this year from "possibly unhealthy" to "borderline psychotic".

Aaron Gleeman ‏@AaronGleeman  2 minutes ago
Most homers by a shortstop through 100 career games:
23 Carlos Correa
16 Nomar Garciaparra
14 Alex Rodriguez
14 Bobby Crosby
13 Ernie Banks

[HudsonHawk]

B6:

ARod lines out to SS
MTeix dribbles out 1-3
CBelt flies out F8 on a nice running catch by CGom

Nice quick inning for DKeuch

2-2 after 6

[HudsonHawk]

33rd Round Draft Pick, Tyler White, making his big league debut...

[Nate Colbert]

Tyler White with PH single in his 1st MLB AB!

[pots]

TWFC - woohoo!

After getting schooled with the changeup on the first swing, recognized it the second time

[MusicMan]

Welcome to the bigs, Tyler White.

He's a Cinderella story... tears in his eyes, I guess...

[Duke]

Aaron Gleeman ‏@AaronGleeman  2 minutes ago
Most homers by a shortstop through 100 career games:
23 Carlos Correa
16 Nomar Garciaparra
14 Alex Rodriguez
14 Bobby Crosby
13 Ernie Banks

Before A Rid started juicing. 

[chuck]

This guy just does not give a damn.

[MusicMan]

Haven't seen Gomez's swing yet this year - how's his approach looking this year?

Like he's intent on pulling another intercostal.

[Col. Sphinx Drummond]

Welcome to the show Tyler White

[pots]

Haven't seen Gomez's swing yet this year - how's his approach looking this year?

Lost his helmet on his first swing of the day

[HudsonHawk]

T7:

Valbuena...full count...grounds out 4-3 on a pitch in the other batter's box
White, pinch hitting for Tucker...making his Major League debut....singles to CF
Marwin strikes out swinging
Castro...3-1...foul...3-2...foul...3-2 swing and a miss, Ks

At the stretch...2-2

[HudsonHawk]

Homer Simpson is singing God Bless America?

[HudsonHawk]

B7:

McCann strikes out swinging
Headley pops out F4 on Keuchel's 100th pitch
Castro...full count...strikes out swinging

2-2

[BudGirl]

The Good Guys need to score some runs!!

[MusicMan]

Is anyone else having massive audio problems with Root Sports?

[MRaup]

I was just about to post the same thing, MM.

[HudsonHawk]

Is anyone else having massive audio problems with Root Sports?

I wish.  Listening on KMBE, which is a good two pitches behind.

[MRaup]

SERIOUSLY?! FUCK YOU, YOU CRUSTY OLD PIECE OF SHIT.

[HudsonHawk]

Altuve with a leadoff walk...need to make some hay here, boys.

[HudsonHawk]

SERIOUSLY?! FUCK YOU, YOU CRUSTY OLD PIECE OF SHIT.

I'm not that old.

[MusicMan]

Altuve with a leadoff walk...need to make some hay here, boys.

Altuve SB proceeds with the hay bailing.

[HudsonHawk]

Altuve takes 2B, go ahead run in scoring position with nobody out.

[pots]

Springer, you need to move that runner to third

[MRaup]

Flipped to ESPN and holy shit. They are working SO hard not to show the ninja turtles on TV at all. Like maybe one second of the home plate angle per pitch, and the camera angle is SO low.

This is goddamn hilarious. ESPN, you are fucking pathetic.

[BudGirl]

I think Oliver is giving tickets for the whole series.  That would be great!

[MRaup]

I think Oliver is giving tickets for the whole series.  That would be great!

He is.

[MusicMan]

Correa will not be denied, even on rollers down the line!  Betances throws it over Correa's head (and the 1b's), Altuve scored.

[BudGirl]

I can't wait to see what the others are wearing.

[T. J.]

We was WAY inside the baseline.  On the grass the whole time.

[MRaup]

If they overturn this call, my neighbors will call the cops thinking there is a domestic dispute happening at my house.

[MusicMan]

We was WAY inside the baseline.  On the grass the whole time.

ESPN guys are right... if so, you have to hit him in the back with that throw.  Force the issue

[MRaup]

ESPN guys are right... if so, you have to hit him in the back with that throw.  Force the issue

Audio is back working on Root Sports. Thank Christ.

[pots]

We was WAY inside the baseline.  On the grass the whole time.

Radio guys say unless Correa was deliberately trying to block that throw and he doesn't get hit by the ball he is okay.

[T. J.]

ESPN guys are right... if so, you have to hit him in the back with that throw.  Force the issue

Brownie or Ash said the same thing (audio issues are fixed on Root Sports, by the way).

[BudGirl]

Girardi is an ass.

[MRaup]

ESPN guys are right... if so, you have to hit him in the back with that throw.  Force the issue

You hit him and you get the call. Can't blame Correa for the lollipop throw.

[BudGirl]

Colby's going to take care of some business.

[MusicMan]

... and the umps promptly give NY a makeup call at 2b as Correa steals, ump claims he came off, which he never did.  Replay coming,

[JimR]

You hit him and you get the call. Can't blame Correa for the lollipop throw.

this. gotta hit him.

[MRaup]

Jesus Christ, Ed. Maybe you should sit the rest of the game out. You're 0-2 on your out calls at 2nd so far today.

[MusicMan]

Radio guys say unless Correa was deliberately trying to block that throw and he doesn't get hit by the ball he is okay.

Incorrect.  You can be ruled out without getting hit, it just doesn't happen often.

[T. J.]

... and the umps promptly give NY a makeup call at 2b as Correa steals, ump claims he came off, which he never did.  Replay coming,

I don't know how he didn't come off there, but it sure looks like he didn't.  I'd pull every muscle in my body with that move.

[HudsonHawk]

Girardi officially protesting the game.

[MusicMan]

Jesus Christ, Ed. Maybe you should sit the rest of the game out. You're 0-2 on your out calls at 2nd so far today.

Avon calling.

[MusicMan]

Girardi officially protesting the game.

What horseshit  You can't protest a judgement call.

[BudGirl]

Thank goodness the Astros don't play these jokers more than 6 times a year, in the regular season.

[Ebby Calvin]

Watching this endless replay make me think I'd tear every muscle, tendon, ligament in my legs trying to do what Correa just did.

[MusicMan]

I don't know how he didn't come off there, but it sure looks like he didn't.  I'd pull every muscle in my body with that move.

His muscles are made of admantium.

[HudsonHawk]

What horseshit  You can't protest a judgement call.

Well you can, but...I guess Girardi is arguing that Demuth is refusing to apply a rule.

[pots]

Incorrect.  You can be ruled out without getting hit, it just doesn't happen often.

How is it incorrect?  If Correa wasn't deliberately interfering and doesn't get hit, can he be called out?

[JimR]

Incorrect.  You can be ruled out without getting hit, it just doesn't happen often.

not if he is not trying to get in the way. guys run on the grass often and in every game.

[MRaup]

Well you can, but...I guess Girardi is arguing that Demuth is refusing to apply a rule.

Girardi can kiss the fattest part of my ass.

Fuck that pompous piece of shit. He should've been tossed during his temper tantrum.

[BudGirl]

Girardi can kiss the fattest part of my ass.

Fuck that pompous piece of shit. He should've been tossed during his temper tantrum.

Gross and yes.

[MRaup]

GOMEZ, SWING THE FUCKING BAT! WHAT THE FUCK ARE YOU DOING?

[astrojo]

Pathetic Gomez

[T. J.]

Putrid at-bat for Gomez there.  What the hell is that half-swing?

[MRaup]

Stop making fucking excuses for that Yankee cheesedick. He could've hit him with a rainbow throw and he'dve been out.

[HudsonHawk]

How is it incorrect?  If Correa wasn't deliberately interfering and doesn't get hit, can he be called out?

Correct.  On a thrown ball, it has to be intentional.  But if it is, the ball doesn't have to hit him.

[MusicMan]

Valbuena missed a hanger.

[astrojo]

Yes!

[doyce7]

Valbuena!

[MusicMan]

and then hammers a single into RCF, runners moving on the play, Rasmus scores when McCann can't corral the throw.

[astrojo]

Valbuena says, "protest THIS!"

[JimR]

Correct.  On a thrown ball, it has to be intentional.  But if it is, the ball doesn't have to hit him.

which is what we all have said. one is coached, if he has a good coach, to drill the guy in the back.

[HudsonHawk]

2-run single by Valbuena!!!

[MRaup]

I'm so fucking sick of Ashby already.  He's such a negative nancy.

[HudsonHawk]

which is what we all have said. one is coached, if he has a good coach, to drill the guy in the back.

Yes.  I think we all agree there is no way that should be ruled interference.

[MusicMan]

I wish you could place a real-time bet on Girardi getting ejected.

[Duman]

It is a judgement call.  I don't see how he will win the appeal.

5.09 (a) 11

In running the last half of the distance from home base tofirst base, while the ball is being fielded to first base, he runs outside (to the right of ) the three-foot line, or inside (to the left of ) the foul line, and in the umpire’s judgment in so doing interferes with the fielder taking the throw at first base, in which case the ball is dead; except that he may run outside (to the right of ) the three-foot line or inside (to the left of ) the foul line to avoid a fielder attempting to field a batted ball;

Rule 5.09 (a)(11) Comment (Rule 6.05(k ) Comment): The lines marking the three-foot lane are a part of that lane and a batter-runner is required to have both feet within the three-foot lane or on the lines marking the lane. The batter-runner is permitted
to exit the three-foot lane by means of a step, stride, reach or slide in the immediate

[MusicMan]

Hey Yankees! You can take your crummy protest, and shove it up your ass!

[BudGirl]

Yes.  I think we all agree there is no way that should be ruled interference.

I think the only one who disagrees is probably Ashby and Giradi

[pots]

Wow nice call by the radio guy.  Said usually after a pitcher thinks he should have gotten a call for strike three the next pitch doesn't work out too well.  One second later, Valbuena raps the 2 RBI double

[BudGirl]

I'm so fucking sick of Ashby already.  He's such a negative nancy.

I'm going to take every advantage to not listen to him.  Yes, i have to listen to the ESPN idiots, but I'll get enough of Asshby the rest of the season.

[MusicMan]

PleaseBeOKPleaseBeOKPleaseBeOK

[MRaup]

Oh jesus. Right on the fingers.

[astrojo]

Ouch!

[BudGirl]

he almost got it in the face.

[Col. Sphinx Drummond]

The Yankees are such cocksuckers.

[pots]

TWFC - silence, holding breath

[MusicMan]

According to "High Heat Stats", Correa is the first Astros SS to ever homer on opening day.

[MRaup]

The Yankees are such cocksuckers.

This.

This.


1,000,000 This.

[GreatBagwellsBeard]

Hit fucking Gregorious. 

[Waldo]

Oh jesus. Right on the fingers.

Looked like the bottom of his palm to me.

[HudsonHawk]

T8:

Betances in for the Yankees, to face the top o' the order...

Altuve...3-0...3-1...draws a leadoff walk
Altuve steals 2B
Springer flies out F7
Correa dribbles back to the box...Betances throws it into RF, Altuve scores, Correa reaches on the TE-1.

Girardi out to argue...umpires gather, ruling stands, what they could have been discussing I have no idea.  Girardi finally officially protests

Correa thrown out trying to steal 2B...Hinch challenging...call overturned...Correa safe at 2B

Rasmus walks
Gomez strikes out looking
Valbuena singles to RCF, Correa scores, Rasmus scores, moves to 2B on the throw.

That's it for Betances...Barbato in

White drilled by the first pitch
Marwin strikes out swinging

But the Astros plate 3 runs...now lead 5-2 in the middle of the 8th

[HudsonHawk]

Giles in to pitch the 8th...

[T. J.]

MLB's 404 - not found page is pretty funny.

Edit - just realized it's different every time so YMMV.  First one I got was Lasorda hitting the Phanatic with some kind of dummy.

[MusicMan]

That's an inauspicious start to the Ken Giles Era.

[HudsonHawk]

Giles gives up his first dinger as an Astro...5-3 Astros

[pots]

The new gas can

[JimR]

Giles gives up his first dinger as an Astro...5-3 Astros

bad spring. he should keep his mouth shut and pitch.

[BudGirl]

well, that's not a good start.

[MusicMan]

He also allowed a HR to his first hitter as a Phillie.

[HudsonHawk]

bad spring. he should keep his mouth shut and pitch.

I guess I'm not familiar with that...what has he said?  Complaining about not being named closer?

[MusicMan]

Giles comes back with a 3-2 K.

[JimR]

I guess I'm not familiar with that...what has he said?  Complaining about not being named closer?

yes.

[MRaup]

Dear Alan Ashby,

You can try and convince me what a great umpire Dana Demuth all you want, but I'm not buying it. Seeing a ball hit the ground and not letting Castro buy the call is not impressive.

You are a fuckstick.

Love,

Mark

[BudGirl]

that was a nice strike out.

[HudsonHawk]

B8:

Giles in for the Astros...

Gregorius (I still can't see his name and not think of Cha Cha DiGregorio from Grease) homers to RCF
Ellsbury...full count...strikes out swinging
Gardner, pinch hitting for Hicks...strikes out looking
ARod grounds out 6-3

Yanks cut the lead, but to the 9th...Astros up 5-3

[HudsonHawk]

Dear Alan Ashby,

You can try and convince me what a great umpire Dana Demuth all you want, but I'm not buying it. Seeing a ball hit the ground and not letting Castro buy the call is not impressive.

You are a fuckstick.

Love,

Mark

I hope you're in every GameZone this entire season.

[Jacksonian]

I guess I'm not familiar with that...what has he said?  Complaining about not being named closer?

McTag's article.

Chron article.

[BudGirl]

I hope you're in every GameZone this entire season.

No offense to everyone but Mark, but he is great.  Mark, not Asshby.

[pots]

Radio guys are fantastic.  Might just seem that way after years of DoRay though

[BudGirl]

Radio guys are fantastic.  Might just seem that way after years of DoRay though

No, they are great.

[MRaup]

I'm just doing what I was programmed to do.

Talk shit, be vulgar, and apologize to Buster every time I start yelling and he runs for his life.

[BudGirl]

I really hope Correa gets to bat again.  Of course, Giradi will probably have them throw at him.

[JimR]

if Giles will shut up and be lights out in the 8th, he'll have plenty of chances to close. Gregerson must be solid after he popped off too.

[HudsonHawk]

I'm just doing what I was programmed to do.

Chip off the ol' block?

[HudsonHawk]

T9:

Castro strikes out swinging
Altuve lines out F7
Springer strikes out swinging

Heading to the B9...Gregerson will try to close out a 5-3 lead

[GreatBagwellsBeard]

Chip off the ol' block?

I LEARNED IT BY WATCHING YOU, DAD

[Ebby Calvin]

I LEARNED IT BY WATCHING YOU, DAD

One of my favorite commercials growing up.

[JimR]

I LEARNED IT BY WATCHING YOU, DAD

oh, my. so this is my fault too?

[chuck]

MLB's 404 - not found page is pretty funny.

Edit - just realized it's different every time so YMMV.  First one I got was Lasorda hitting the Phanatic with some kind of dummy.

I keep refreshing it hoping I'll see that hilariously awful play from 2012.

[pots]

Astros Win!!

[HudsonHawk]

B9:

Gregerson in to close...

Texeira grounds out 6-3
Beltran strikes out swinging
McCann grounds out 3-1

Game Over

ASTROS WIN!!!!

[JimR]

what happened in the 9th?

great win!

ETA: sorry HH. I was typing when you posted.

[HudsonHawk]

Good win...good GameZone.  Great start to the season!

[BudGirl]

Excellent game!!!!

[juliogotay]

Can't win 'em all if you don't win the first one!

[JimR]

agree Mark is a must in the GZ.

[BudGirl]

agree Mark is a must in the GZ.

But will Buster be okay?

[Dark Star]

Good win...good GameZone.  Great start to the season!

Great to follow along here at work, under the umbrella of a draconian internet/communications filter. Why it blocks sites like Twitter and mlb.com but lets through a site named Orangewhoopass, I'll never know. But I am grateful for it.

Good job, everyone, and thanks.

[JimR]

But will Buster be okay?

Mark and Buster are home together while Mark works.

[BudGirl]

Mark and Buster are home together while Mark works.

It's the fact that Mark seems to scare Buster that I'm worried about.

[MusicMan]

Seriously, Yankees.  You have eleventy gajillion dollars and you can't buy an Astros flag that isn't tattered?

[MRaup]

It's the fact that Mark seems to scare Buster that I'm worried about.

Buster relocated to the living room and is now comfortably napping/planning what belongings of mine to eat tonight.

He'll be okay.

[Knoxbanedoodle]

Any word on White?

[JimR]

It's the fact that Mark seems to scare Buster that I'm worried about.

Buster is large enough to run in the Kentucky Derby. he'll be fine.

[Nate Colbert]

Any word on White?

He's okay. Xrays negative.

[OregonStrosFan]

Damn fine way to start the season! Has 162 - 0 been called in the Race for the Lid?!? If not, I'm taking it!

[Mr. Happy]

I hope you're in every GameZone this entire season.

This. This right here. 1,000 fucking times. This.

[Lefty]

Got back from the bar and just finished reading through the GZ, excellent work, and an excellent way to start the season.

[drew corleone]

Great read, guys! And even better win!

[WVastro]

 Just watched the game on MLBtv archive. Ahhhhhh. Baseball is back! Suck it Girardi.

[MRaup]

This. This right here. 1,000 fucking times. This.

I won't promise every GZ all season, but I DO promise to fucking bring it when I'm here.