Author Topic: Astros @ Angels June 29, 2016 (Read 8868 times)

pots · « **on:** June 29, 2016, 02:41:08 pm »

Astros
G Springer RF
M Gonzalez LF
J Altuve 2B
C Correa SS
L Valbuena 3B
C Gomez DH
A Reed 1B
E Gattis C
J Marisnick CF

Angels
J Giavotella 2B
K Calhoun RF
M Trout CF
A Pujols DH
J Marte 3B
C Cron 1B
J Bandy C
A Simmons SS
S Robinson LF

MRaup · « **Reply #1 on:** June 29, 2016, 02:48:47 pm »

Brace yourselves for some good ol' fashioned slop today, folks.

I do not understand how a guy throwing 82 doesn't have a 27 ERA.

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #2 on:** June 29, 2016, 02:49:23 pm »

I like how those two did that.

pots · « **Reply #3 on:** June 29, 2016, 02:50:02 pm »

Springer accidentally got a piece of ball 4, strikes out swinging on next pitch
Marwin grounds out
Altuve quickly down 0-2, lines one into left field for a 32 game on base streak
Correa - Altuve steals second on strike 2, line drive RBI single to right after following off a couple. Was trying to go the other way the whole at bat (according to the radio guys)
Valbueana - Walks on 4 pitches. Nibbling
Gomez - ropes one to deep left but tracked down.

Mid 1 - Astros up 1-0

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #4 on:** June 29, 2016, 02:58:42 pm »

Oh dear Wotan, Keuchel is awful.

juliogotay · « **Reply #5 on:** June 29, 2016, 03:18:08 pm »

Bend over Reed so Keuchel can kick you in the ass. Followed by a run-scoring 2-out triple.

WVastro · « **Reply #6 on:** June 29, 2016, 03:18:22 pm »

Of course that error quickly turns in to a run...

pots · « **Reply #7 on:** June 29, 2016, 03:20:47 pm »

Reed has just helped the Astros up their offer to the Cuban. Kind of makes you wonder if his call up was to see if they need to go after a corner infielder before the deadline. Valencia is supposedly available as well. He sees the ball quite well at Minute Maid

hostros7 · « **Reply #8 on:** June 29, 2016, 03:24:52 pm »

Quote from: pots on June 29, 2016, 03:20:47 pm

Reed has just helped the Astros up their offer to the Cuban. Kind of makes you wonder if his call up was to see if they need to go after a corner infielder before the deadline. Valencia is supposedly available as well. He sees the ball quite well at Minute Maid

Dude, third game.

MRaup · « **Reply #9 on:** June 29, 2016, 03:31:11 pm »

You can pick out the actual good hitters from the sluggos just be seeing who is hitting the ball the other way against Slopbucket Weaver?

Gattis says, "Wait for the ball? Fuck that. Gatty be hackin'!"

pots · « **Reply #10 on:** June 29, 2016, 03:31:57 pm »

Quote from: hostros7 on June 29, 2016, 03:24:52 pm

Dude, third game.

The timing of his call up was interesting. The team was firing on all cylinders. I'm just suggesting Reed's call up might be the team evaluating what they have in Reed this year and if they might want to pick up a corner infielder before the deadline.

Completely understand he's only had 12 plate appearances so far.

MRaup · « **Reply #11 on:** June 29, 2016, 03:36:06 pm »

There's a good chance this one is going to end 14-13.

juliogotay · « **Reply #12 on:** June 29, 2016, 03:37:13 pm »

Quote from: MRaup on June 29, 2016, 03:31:11 pm

You can pick out the actual good hitters from the sluggos just be seeing who is hitting the ball the other way against Slopbucket Weaver?

Gattis says, "Wait for the ball? Fuck that. Gatty be hackin'!"

And then there's Gomez.

MRaup · « **Reply #13 on:** June 29, 2016, 03:38:42 pm »

Quote from: juliogotay on June 29, 2016, 03:37:13 pm

And then there's Gomez.

Fuck you, Gomez. Standing there admiring your out.

He infuriates the FUCK out of me.

WVastro · « **Reply #14 on:** June 29, 2016, 03:38:53 pm »

Valbuena over ~~the~~ his last 30 games:

.327 ba
1.003 ops
6 HR

juliogotay · « **Reply #15 on:** June 29, 2016, 03:41:46 pm »

Quote from: WVastro on June 29, 2016, 03:38:53 pm

Valbuena over the last 30 games:

.327 ba
1.003 ops
6 HR

and he's played a good hot corner.

MRaup · « **Reply #16 on:** June 29, 2016, 03:52:29 pm »

WAIT FOR THE FUCKING BALL, YOU SLAPDICKS.

Jesus christ. Two fat fucking meatballs harmlessly popped to left.

MRaup · « **Reply #17 on:** June 29, 2016, 04:02:46 pm »

Altuve is a tiny little God.

BizidyDizidy · « **Reply #18 on:** June 29, 2016, 04:03:06 pm »

He is just better at baseball than everybody else.

BizidyDizidy · « **Reply #19 on:** June 29, 2016, 04:05:53 pm »

Quote from: BizidyDizidy on June 29, 2016, 04:03:06 pm

He is just better at baseball than everybody else.

Including bending the spacetime of the universe to his will.

MRaup · « **Reply #20 on:** June 29, 2016, 04:07:02 pm »

Quote from: BizidyDizidy on June 29, 2016, 04:05:53 pm

Including bending the spacetime of the universe to his will.

Luckily he's wearing his baseball repellent socks today.

MRaup · « **Reply #21 on:** June 29, 2016, 04:08:40 pm »

Come on AJ. WAIT FOR THE BALL!

MRaup · « **Reply #22 on:** June 29, 2016, 04:09:24 pm »

Ashby sounds positively gleeful to announce how many Reed is O-fer.

God, I hate him.

MRaup · « **Reply #23 on:** June 29, 2016, 04:15:41 pm »

Attaboy Dallas, way to throw a fat one to the one guy in this lineup that can't run AT ALL.

MRaup · « **Reply #24 on:** June 29, 2016, 04:20:09 pm »

And just in case anyone is wondering, yes, I'm in a wonderful mood today.

Jacksonian · « **Reply #25 on:** June 29, 2016, 04:24:21 pm »

Quote from: MRaup on June 29, 2016, 04:20:09 pm

And just in case anyone is wondering, yes, I'm in a wonderful mood today.

We all know you have a high tolerance for dim-witted behavior.

MRaup · « **Reply #26 on:** June 29, 2016, 04:27:47 pm »

I don't know what that pitch was, but I get out of bed faster than that thing was moving.

juliogotay · « **Reply #27 on:** June 29, 2016, 04:37:39 pm »

Quote from: MRaup on June 29, 2016, 04:27:47 pm

I don't know what that pitch was, but I get out of bed faster than that thing was moving.

that reminds me of a Joe Garagiola quote about someone very fast. "he could turn off the lights and be in bed before it got dark".

MRaup · « **Reply #28 on:** June 29, 2016, 04:38:46 pm »

Quote from: juliogotay on June 29, 2016, 04:37:39 pm

that reminds me of a Joe Garagiola quote about someone very fast. "he could turn off the lights and be in bed before it got dark".

I believe that it was originally said about Cool Papa Bell.

WVastro · « **Reply #29 on:** June 29, 2016, 04:41:02 pm »

Alright, It happens this inning for Reed.

MRaup · « **Reply #30 on:** June 29, 2016, 04:43:11 pm »

Valbuena got all of that one. Geez.

WVastro · « **Reply #31 on:** June 29, 2016, 04:43:34 pm »

Valbuena! Dude is having a good run lately!

MRaup · « **Reply #32 on:** June 29, 2016, 04:47:40 pm »

Ashby gleefully reports that AJ hits one hard right at someone.

Fucking polesmoke.

WVastro · « **Reply #33 on:** June 29, 2016, 04:48:30 pm »

Damn. I thought Reed got his first hit there...

Lefty · « **Reply #34 on:** June 29, 2016, 05:01:24 pm »

Quote from: MRaup on June 29, 2016, 04:38:46 pm

I believe that it was originally said about Cool Papa Bell.

I only know this is correct because I rewatched Ken Burns' Baseball in the past year.

MRaup · « **Reply #35 on:** June 29, 2016, 05:03:56 pm »

Slight pucker moment, but Giles ponches some Angel with the bases juiced and 2 outs to end the 7th.

juliogotay · « **Reply #36 on:** June 29, 2016, 05:07:23 pm »

Quote from: MRaup on June 29, 2016, 05:03:56 pm

Slight pucker moment, but Giles ponches some Angel with the bases juiced and 2 outs to end the 7th.

there is something about the Giles slider that hitters are able to lay off of it. They are able to detect it early enough to know it isn't a FB. Maybe it is simply location.

juliogotay · « **Reply #37 on:** June 29, 2016, 05:10:38 pm »

Ashby wants to go have a drink with Julia or something. Pace of game is killing him.

MRaup · « **Reply #38 on:** June 29, 2016, 05:15:45 pm »

Quote from: juliogotay on June 29, 2016, 05:07:23 pm

there is something about the Giles slider that hitters are able to lay off of it. They are able to detect it early enough to know it isn't a FB. Maybe it is simply location.

It's not quite as filthy as Lidge's was. So when it's in the dirt, it's a little easier to pick up that it's starting out of the zone.

MusicMan · « **Reply #39 on:** June 29, 2016, 05:29:10 pm »

79 games this year. Altuve has had multiple hits in 32 of them.

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juliogotay · « **Reply #40 on:** June 29, 2016, 05:38:26 pm »

Astros love them some Huston Street, don't they?

MRaup · « **Reply #41 on:** June 29, 2016, 05:40:36 pm »

Reed fucked by the umpire. Ashby gleefully reports now 0 for 15.

juliogotay · « **Reply #42 on:** June 29, 2016, 05:42:14 pm »

Quote from: MRaup on June 29, 2016, 05:40:36 pm

Reed fucked by the umpire. Ashby gleefully reports now 0 for 15.

And Blum essentially told Ashby to lay-off of the guy. Did you never go 0-14?

JimR · « **Reply #43 on:** June 30, 2016, 07:00:44 am »

Giles is cursed. The inning's troubles started when Trout's "double" landed in Springer's glove and popped out. Should have been two outs and no one on.

I hope the Astros read my survey. "Ditch Ashby" was a recurring theme.

juliogotay · « **Reply #44 on:** June 30, 2016, 09:08:35 am »

Quote from: JimR on June 30, 2016, 07:00:44 am

Giles is cursed. The inning's troubles started when Trout's "double" landed in Springer's glove and popped out. Should have been two outs and no one on.

I hope the Astros read my survey. "Ditch Ashby" was a recurring theme.

Let's hope his streak of luck turns for the good for the second half. He is a difference-maker when he's on.

jbm · « **Reply #45 on:** June 30, 2016, 09:14:17 am »

As mentioned in a previous thread comparing him to Farnsworth, IIRC, he gets squared up a lot. Springer should have caught it, but it was solid, hard contact. He's still a very useful component, but at this point, I wonder if he is top shelf.

JimR · « **Reply #46 on:** June 30, 2016, 09:45:41 am »

Quote from: jbm on June 30, 2016, 09:14:17 am

As mentioned in a previous thread comparing him to Farnsworth, IIRC, he gets squared up a lot. Springer should have caught it, but it was solid, hard contact. He's still a very useful component, but at this point, I wonder if he is top shelf.

you are nuts. the pitch was down and in, and the hitter was Mike Trout.

Jacksonian · « **Reply #47 on:** June 30, 2016, 10:24:33 am »

Quote from: jbm on June 30, 2016, 09:14:17 am

As mentioned in a previous thread comparing him to Farnsworth, IIRC, he gets squared up a lot. Springer should have caught it, but it was solid, hard contact. He's still a very useful component, but at this point, I wonder if he is top shelf.

That was me. Farnsworth had high end stuff and could be lights out. It's the lack of consistency that's the problem. Giles is the same. One day he's next to unhittable. The next day everyone is ripping every pitch.