Author Topic: Tribe @ Astros May 11, 2016 (Read 11152 times)

Mr. Happy · « **on:** May 11, 2016, 10:09:24 am »

Your rubber game lineups for today's matinee:

Tribe

CFRajai Davis (R)
2BJason Kipnis (L)
SSF. Lindor (S)
DHMike Napoli (R)
1BCarlos Santana (S)
LFMarlon Byrd (R)
CYan Gomes (R)
RFL. Chisenhall (L)
3BJuan Uribe (R)

CLE: Danny Salazar (R) (3-2, 1.91)

Astros

B Jose Altuve (R)
DH George Springer (R)
SS Carlos Correa (R)
LF Colby Rasmus (L)
1B Marwin Gonzalez (S)
3B Luis Valbuena (L)
CF Carlos Gomez (R)
C Max Stassi (R)
RF Jake Marisnick (R)

HOU: Doug Fister (R) (3-3, 4.54)

MusicMan · « **Reply #1 on:** May 11, 2016, 01:29:14 pm »

You had ONE GODDAMNED JOB, Colby.

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Mr. Happy · « **Reply #2 on:** May 11, 2016, 01:35:38 pm »

God damnit. Can't fucking anyone put the ball in play???

BizidyDizidy · « **Reply #3 on:** May 11, 2016, 01:36:15 pm »

doyce7 · « **Reply #4 on:** May 11, 2016, 01:36:26 pm »

That was awful

hostros7 · « **Reply #5 on:** May 11, 2016, 01:36:57 pm »

I can't watch today since I'm in the office, but, on the radio, the only sound I could make out was a light whimper and muffled tears.

MusicMan · « **Reply #6 on:** May 11, 2016, 01:37:57 pm »

Fuck this entire fucking team. What a fucking disgrace. And if anyone has any advice how to clamp one of those tiny fucking rings that will secure the chain between the toilet handle and the flapper, by all means let me know, because I'm about to punch the fucking cat.

And with that, I'm off to pick up the kids.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #7 on:** May 11, 2016, 01:44:07 pm »

If we let Salazar get untracked, the next 70-80 pitches are going to be brutal.

MusicMan · « **Reply #8 on:** May 11, 2016, 01:45:05 pm »

Quote from: Mr. Happy on May 11, 2016, 01:44:07 pm

If we let Salazar get untracked, the next 70-80 pitches are going to be brutal.

I could put on my high school band uniform and have a better chance of scoring.

astrojo · « **Reply #9 on:** May 11, 2016, 01:50:39 pm »

Is there a worse team w RiSP?!

MusicMan · « **Reply #10 on:** May 11, 2016, 01:52:33 pm »

Quote from: astrojo on May 11, 2016, 01:50:39 pm

Is there a worse team w RiSP?!

Amazingly yes.

Altuve now getting the Bonds/Harper treatment.

ValpoCory · « **Reply #11 on:** May 11, 2016, 01:53:52 pm »

Salazar on pace for 27 Ks today.

hostros7 · « **Reply #12 on:** May 11, 2016, 01:57:56 pm »

Quote from: ValpoCory on May 11, 2016, 01:53:52 pm

Salazar on pace for 27 Ks today.

Astros on pace for 27 LOBsters.

doyce7 · « **Reply #13 on:** May 11, 2016, 01:58:26 pm »

6 lobsters in 2 innings. Fucking unreal

astrojo · « **Reply #14 on:** May 11, 2016, 01:58:35 pm »

Quote from: ValpoCory on May 11, 2016, 01:53:52 pm

Salazar on pace for 27 Ks today.

And Astros on pace for 27 LOB.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #15 on:** May 11, 2016, 02:00:01 pm »

Quote from: MusicMan on May 11, 2016, 01:52:33 pm

Amazingly yes.

Altuve now getting the Bonds/Harper treatment.

I wouldn't pitch to that little bastard either.

Bench · « **Reply #16 on:** May 11, 2016, 02:00:42 pm »

Quote from: doyce7 on May 11, 2016, 01:58:26 pm

6 lobsters in 2 innings. Fucking unreal

Ties a major league record.

ValpoCory · « **Reply #17 on:** May 11, 2016, 02:09:04 pm »

In case anyone wanted to know the Astros LOB record ...

#1AstrosFan ‏@AaronHlavaty 27s27 seconds ago

@brianmctaggart 16 LOB for a 9-inning game (April 6, 2004)

doyce7 · « **Reply #18 on:** May 11, 2016, 02:12:39 pm »

Quote from: ValpoCory on May 11, 2016, 02:09:04 pm

In case anyone wanted to know the Astros LOB record ...

#1AstrosFan ‏@AaronHlavaty 27s27 seconds ago

@brianmctaggart 16 LOB for a 9-inning game (April 6, 2004)

Good shot to break that today

ValpoCory · « **Reply #19 on:** May 11, 2016, 02:14:17 pm »

Quote from: doyce7 on May 11, 2016, 02:12:39 pm

Good shot to break that today

It's probably more likely the Astros don't even get 11 more base-runners all game though. That 2004 Houston offense, even without Beltran, was pretty good.

But hey, 2 more in the 3rd inning so far.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #20 on:** May 11, 2016, 02:22:24 pm »

The baseball gods were displeased when all that promotional BS came on...

ValpoCory · « **Reply #21 on:** May 11, 2016, 02:27:36 pm »

"The most runners left on base during a nine-inning shutout is sixteen. It has occurred twice in Major League history: May 24, 1994, when St. Louis shutout Philadelphia, and May 7, 1998, when Seattle shutout Toronto."

The AL record for LOB in any 9-inning game is 20. The NL record is 18.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #22 on:** May 11, 2016, 02:38:53 pm »

If I was pitching against the Astros, I'd pitch around 1-3 and make 4-9 beat me.

MusicMan · « **Reply #23 on:** May 11, 2016, 02:42:01 pm »

Quote from: Mr. Happy on May 11, 2016, 02:38:53 pm

If I was pitching against the Astros, I'd pitch around 1-3 and make 4-9 beat me.

See yesterday's recap for just how bad 7-9 are.

BizidyDizidy · « **Reply #24 on:** May 11, 2016, 03:01:57 pm »

Speaking of bad umpiring, Springer walks on an absolute gift to bring up Correa with 2 on, 2 out.

MusicMan · « **Reply #25 on:** May 11, 2016, 03:02:45 pm »

Indians fail to heed Happy's words; with 2 outs, double-walk-single at the top of the lineup plates Altuve to tie the game at 2.

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MusicMan · « **Reply #26 on:** May 11, 2016, 03:05:39 pm »

LHP Crockett on to face Rasmus. Whereabouts of Tubbs unknown.

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MusicMan · « **Reply #27 on:** May 11, 2016, 03:08:36 pm »

Rasmus works the walk and we'll have another pitching change.

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ValpoCory · « **Reply #28 on:** May 11, 2016, 03:09:38 pm »

Quote from: MusicMan on May 11, 2016, 03:08:36 pm

Rasmus works the walk and we'll have another pitching change.

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Another bases loaded, 2 out opportunity for the Astros.

hostros7 · « **Reply #29 on:** May 11, 2016, 03:11:17 pm »

Quote from: ValpoCory on May 11, 2016, 03:09:38 pm

Another bases loaded, 2 out opportunity for the Astros.

And then there were twelve...

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #30 on:** May 11, 2016, 03:11:38 pm »

Marwin grounds back to the mound on the first pitch. 12 LOBsters through six.

MusicMan · « **Reply #31 on:** May 11, 2016, 03:11:39 pm »

Quote from: ValpoCory on May 11, 2016, 03:09:38 pm

Another bases loaded, 2 out opportunity for the Astros.

And Marwin bounces out. Another 3 LOB.

BizidyDizidy · « **Reply #32 on:** May 11, 2016, 03:17:51 pm »

Besides that one game against KC, Fister has been pretty solid.

MusicMan · « **Reply #33 on:** May 11, 2016, 03:18:25 pm »

Just so everyone feels better, Giles is warming up.

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HudsonHawk · « **Reply #34 on:** May 11, 2016, 03:21:46 pm »

And of course, after Marwin leaves the bases loaded, Valbuena leads off the 7th with a single.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #35 on:** May 11, 2016, 03:22:53 pm »

Valbuena to 2B on a sacrifice...Stassi with a chance to give the Astros the lead...

ValpoCory · « **Reply #36 on:** May 11, 2016, 03:23:31 pm »

Quote from: MusicMan on May 11, 2016, 03:18:25 pm

Just so everyone feels better, Giles is warming up.

Confucius say ... "If not a hold situation in the 8th inning, can't use best 8th inning guy."

Hinch is a believer.

BizidyDizidy · « **Reply #37 on:** May 11, 2016, 03:24:00 pm »

Like that play by Gomez - gave himself at least a chance to leg it out.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #38 on:** May 11, 2016, 03:24:22 pm »

Quote from: ValpoCory on May 11, 2016, 03:23:31 pm

Confucius say ... "If not a hold situation in the 8th inning, can't use best 8th inning guy."

Hinch is a believer.

Announcers say it's Harris warming up.

Stassi K's w/RISP...imagine that.

ValpoCory · « **Reply #39 on:** May 11, 2016, 03:26:35 pm »

Tucker!!!

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #40 on:** May 11, 2016, 03:26:41 pm »

Tucker...3-0...3-1...singles to LF, Valbuena scores...Astros grab a 3-2 lead!!!

astrojo · « **Reply #41 on:** May 11, 2016, 03:27:02 pm »

Finally! And Fister in line for the win he def earned.

BizidyDizidy · « **Reply #42 on:** May 11, 2016, 03:27:22 pm »

Altuve deserves half credit for that one (although wasn't a bad pitch).

ValpoCory · « **Reply #43 on:** May 11, 2016, 03:28:06 pm »

Quote from: BizidyDizidy on May 11, 2016, 03:27:22 pm

Altuve deserves half credit for that one (although wasn't a bad pitch).

I agree. Talk about protection for the 9 hole hitter.

MusicMan · « **Reply #44 on:** May 11, 2016, 03:31:06 pm »

Quote from: BizidyDizidy on May 11, 2016, 03:17:51 pm

Besides that one game against KC, Fister has been pretty solid.

A constant stream of 6 IP / 3 ER is about what you'd expect from your #5 guy.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #45 on:** May 11, 2016, 03:33:19 pm »

Altuve with an infield single...challenge...

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #46 on:** May 11, 2016, 03:34:41 pm »

Reversed...inning over. Astros 3-2

BizidyDizidy · « **Reply #47 on:** May 11, 2016, 03:46:00 pm »

Quote from: MusicMan on May 11, 2016, 03:31:06 pm

A constant stream of 6 IP / 3 ER is about what you'd expect from your #5 guy.

That's what you'd want from your #5 guy, would be interested to see how many teams actually get it.

astrojo · « **Reply #48 on:** May 11, 2016, 03:58:16 pm »

Well. That sucked.

ValpoCory · « **Reply #49 on:** May 11, 2016, 03:58:38 pm »

Sigh.

MikeyBoy · « **Reply #50 on:** May 11, 2016, 04:02:08 pm »

That's on Blum and Brownie, assuming the win can bite you in the ass.

MikeyBoy · « **Reply #51 on:** May 11, 2016, 04:11:05 pm »

Terrible at-bats in the 9th. Swinging at shit that's not even close to the strike zone.

The Third Man · « **Reply #52 on:** May 11, 2016, 04:11:24 pm »

Rain down the boos on this shitty, shitty team, Houston.

WVastro · « **Reply #53 on:** May 11, 2016, 04:17:02 pm »

Ugly. Valbuena and Gomez were up there to swing at anything. Chamberlain knew it.

Arky Vaughan · « **Reply #54 on:** May 11, 2016, 04:19:39 pm »

Shit sandwich.

hostros7 · « **Reply #55 on:** May 11, 2016, 04:24:43 pm »

Quote from: WVastro on May 11, 2016, 04:17:02 pm

Ugly. Valbuena and Gomez were up there to swing at anything. Chamberlain knew it.

Scouting report: do not throw anything near the strike zone. If you must throw a strike, offer something that moves--just a little bit should do. Try to remain composed and not giggle when/if they fall down while swinging and/or a helmet pops off in comic fashion.

BizidyDizidy · « **Reply #56 on:** May 11, 2016, 04:24:56 pm »

Time for first walk off win of the year.

astrojo · « **Reply #57 on:** May 11, 2016, 04:38:24 pm »

C'mon Correa!

WVastro · « **Reply #58 on:** May 11, 2016, 04:39:44 pm »

So is there blame to placed anywhere (other than the players themselves) on so many Astro hitters having such fucking horrendous starts this season? It would be easier to make a list of people that seemed to be ready to play on April 1st than those who weren't. I don't get it. This is more than regression.

C'mon Correa, make me forget the shitty parts of today's game.

hostros7 · « **Reply #59 on:** May 11, 2016, 04:42:04 pm »

That should do it. No way the Astros hold the Cleveland offense at bay until the lineup turns back over to Altuve.

Arky Vaughan · « **Reply #60 on:** May 11, 2016, 04:42:12 pm »

Maybe they should dispense with the Ken Giles intro music until he can pitch a couple of scoreless appearances.

Arky Vaughan · « **Reply #61 on:** May 11, 2016, 04:43:46 pm »

First pitch is a 97-mph fastball deposited by Napoli into left field.

Arky Vaughan · « **Reply #62 on:** May 11, 2016, 04:44:49 pm »

Foul out to third by Santana. Runner on first, one out.

Lefty · « **Reply #63 on:** May 11, 2016, 04:47:12 pm »

Why pull Feldman?

WVastro · « **Reply #64 on:** May 11, 2016, 04:47:46 pm »

Quote from: Lefty on May 11, 2016, 04:47:12 pm

Why pull Feldman?

Because we can't have nice things.

BizidyDizidy · « **Reply #65 on:** May 11, 2016, 04:48:50 pm »

Seems strange, since realistically we are probably going to need someone who can go 5-6 innings.

Arky Vaughan · « **Reply #66 on:** May 11, 2016, 04:49:56 pm »

Byrd strikes out in a 3-2 pitch. Runner on first, two outs.

Arky Vaughan · « **Reply #67 on:** May 11, 2016, 04:50:25 pm »

Gomes flies out to right. To the bottom of the 11th. Indians and Astros knotted at 3.

BizidyDizidy · « **Reply #68 on:** May 11, 2016, 04:51:10 pm »

See, should've had Giles close.

MRaup · « **Reply #69 on:** May 11, 2016, 04:53:44 pm »

Apropos of nothing, I fucking hate Bob Davidson.

BizidyDizidy · « **Reply #70 on:** May 11, 2016, 05:00:06 pm »

He's going to try and bunt it.

BizidyDizidy · « **Reply #71 on:** May 11, 2016, 05:01:32 pm »

Told you.

BizidyDizidy · « **Reply #72 on:** May 11, 2016, 05:02:22 pm »

New prediction - Gomez caught stealing.

hostros7 · « **Reply #73 on:** May 11, 2016, 05:02:31 pm »

Eric Kratz batting here is the downside of carrying a surfeit of pitchers on the 25.

MRaup · « **Reply #74 on:** May 11, 2016, 05:04:09 pm »

Fuck you, Bob.

astrojo · « **Reply #75 on:** May 11, 2016, 05:06:55 pm »

We need a gif of springers reaction to that ck swing call. It could be used as any Astros fan reaction to this crappy brand of baseball we have all subjected ourselves to.

MusicMan · « **Reply #76 on:** May 11, 2016, 05:07:00 pm »

I don't blame Luhnow for much. But having Kratz on a major league roster is just gross malpractice.

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MusicMan · « **Reply #77 on:** May 11, 2016, 05:07:44 pm »

Quote from: hostros7 on May 11, 2016, 05:02:31 pm

Eric Kratz batting here is the downside of carrying a surfeit of pitchers on the 25.

No, we wouldn't have a third catcher anyway. The problem is that Kratz is in no way shape or form qualified to hit major league pitching.

BizidyDizidy · « **Reply #78 on:** May 11, 2016, 05:13:46 pm »

Quote from: MusicMan on May 11, 2016, 05:07:44 pm

No, we wouldn't have a third catcher anyway. The problem is that Kratz is in no way shape or form qualified to hit major league pitching.

Besides, it's going to be a big advantage in the 18th. The problem is, who is going to catch Kratz when he pitches?

hostros7 · « **Reply #79 on:** May 11, 2016, 05:41:32 pm »

This "bonus" baseball is the jelly of the month club equivalent.

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juliogotay · « **Reply #80 on:** May 11, 2016, 05:48:10 pm »

Feliz is becoming fun to watch. I just turned this thing on in the 13th. Do I want to watch the tape?

MikeyBoy · « **Reply #81 on:** May 11, 2016, 05:54:42 pm »

Quote from: juliogotay on May 11, 2016, 05:48:10 pm

Feliz is becoming fun to watch. I just turned this thing on in the 13th. Do I want to watch the tape?

My suggestion is watch the top of each inning and fast forward through the bottom.

BizidyDizidy · « **Reply #82 on:** May 11, 2016, 06:10:32 pm »

Listening to Brown and Blum, why the fuck do they have Ashby?

hostros7 · « **Reply #83 on:** May 11, 2016, 06:14:56 pm »

I appreciate the first base ump's enthusiasm, but what a fucking terrible out call at first.

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chuck · « **Reply #84 on:** May 11, 2016, 06:14:57 pm »

How in the fuck can that guy be called out? That was in no way close.

hostros7 · « **Reply #85 on:** May 11, 2016, 06:19:24 pm »

Thank you jeebus

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astrojo · « **Reply #86 on:** May 11, 2016, 06:19:38 pm »

Marwin!

hostros7 · « **Reply #87 on:** May 11, 2016, 06:20:08 pm »

The Gatorade pour seems excessive. Go get on a plane and kick the shit out of the sawks.

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MusicMan · « **Reply #88 on:** May 11, 2016, 06:20:36 pm »

Quote from: hostros7 on May 11, 2016, 06:20:08 pm

The Gatorade pour seems excessive. Go get on a plane and kick the shit out of the sawks.

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Both red and white.

chuck · « **Reply #89 on:** May 11, 2016, 06:21:51 pm »

Did he not notice that there was someone on base? What the hell?

MusicMan · « **Reply #90 on:** May 11, 2016, 06:22:56 pm »

Apparently Bob Davidson called this game to make sure that Kratz wasn't the worst at his job on the field.

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Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #91 on:** May 12, 2016, 06:59:39 am »

Game 35, Long live the King!