Author Topic: Astros @ Athletics July 20, 2016 (Read 13024 times)

Mr. Happy · « **on:** July 20, 2016, 12:48:44 pm »

Your Marisnick-free lineups for today's matinee:

Astros

RFGeorge Springer (R)
LFMarwin Gonzalez (S)
2BJose Altuve (R)
SSCarlos Correa (R)
3BLuis Valbuena (L)
CFColby Rasmus (L)
DHEvan Gattis (R)
1BA.J. Reed (L)
CJason Castro (L)

HOU: Doug Fister (R) (9-6, 3.64)

Athletics

DH Coco Crisp (S)
SS Marcus Semien (R)
RF Josh Reddick (L)
LF Khris Davis (R)
C Stephen Vogt (L)
1B Yonder Alonso (L)
3B Ryon Healy (R)
CF Jake Smolinski (R)
2B A. Alcantara (S)

OAK: Daniel Mengden (R) (1-4, 5.54)

JimR · « **Reply #1 on:** July 20, 2016, 12:50:28 pm »

Gomez free also.

pots · « **Reply #2 on:** July 20, 2016, 12:59:28 pm »

Move Valbuena to 1B, Bregman at 3B and you may have Friday night's lineup.

MusicMan · « **Reply #3 on:** July 20, 2016, 01:02:34 pm »

"I told you, once we got rid of him!" - Hoosiers

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MusicMan · « **Reply #4 on:** July 20, 2016, 01:25:57 pm »

Quote from: pots on July 20, 2016, 12:59:28 pm

Move Valbuena to 1B, Bregman at 3B and you may have Friday night's lineup.

From your keyboard to Luhnow's ears.

Also, per Tags:

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Bregman may get a start in LF today

MrKnuckleball · « **Reply #5 on:** July 20, 2016, 01:59:57 pm »

Quote from: JimR on July 20, 2016, 12:50:28 pm

Gomez free also.

Good

pots · « **Reply #6 on:** July 20, 2016, 02:20:18 pm »

Quote from: MusicMan on July 20, 2016, 01:25:57 pm

From your keyboard to Luhnow's ears.

Also, per Tags:
Bregman may get a start in LF today

Okay, that was not expected. Certainly does open up the possibilities if they toy with Bregman getting time in left this year. I knew next year it was talked about. Could lead to an early exit of Gomez. Or perhaps he is headed to the dl again.

ETA
Rasmus/Marisnick center
Marwin/Bregman in left
Valbuena/Bregman 3B
Marwin/Valbuena/Reed at 1B till Gurriel (Valbuena moving over for Gurriel at 3B) is ready, or perhaps White gets a second chance before Gurriel is ready.
DH Anyone not starting/Gattis

Worth stays as that reserve guy who can play anywhere

JimR · « **Reply #7 on:** July 20, 2016, 02:30:10 pm »

Quote from: pots on July 20, 2016, 02:20:18 pm

Okay, that was not expected. Certainly does open up the possibilities if they toy with Bregman getting time in left this year. I knew next year it was talked about. Could lead to an early exit of Gomez. Or perhaps he is headed to the dl again.

ETA
Rasmus/Marisnick center
Marwin/Bregman in left
Valbuena/Bregman 3B
Marwin/Valbuena/Reed at 1B till Gurriel (Valbuena moving over for Gurriel at 3B) is ready, or perhaps White gets a second chance before Gurriel is ready.
DH Anyone not starting/Gattis

Worth stays as that reserve guy who can play anywhere

Luhnow said LF was a possibility some time ago.

MusicMan · « **Reply #8 on:** July 20, 2016, 02:44:43 pm »

Marwin and Altuve single, Correa walks to load the bases for BatFlip with one out.

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MusicMan · « **Reply #9 on:** July 20, 2016, 02:46:07 pm »

4-6 FC makes it 1-0 Astros.

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BizidyDizidy · « **Reply #10 on:** July 20, 2016, 02:47:06 pm »

This team really likes the headfirst slide.

MusicMan · « **Reply #11 on:** July 20, 2016, 02:47:27 pm »

Fly out to LF corner ends the inning.

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MusicMan · « **Reply #12 on:** July 20, 2016, 02:54:23 pm »

In 2004, when he set the hit record, Ichiro had 136 hits through 94 games.

Through 94 games, Altuve had 131. And started today with another.

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MusicMan · « **Reply #13 on:** July 20, 2016, 02:55:02 pm »

Fister allows a two out double, but no further damage. End 1, 1-0.

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Bench · « **Reply #14 on:** July 20, 2016, 02:57:10 pm »

Quote from: MusicMan on July 20, 2016, 02:54:23 pm

In 2004, when he set the hit record, Ichiro had 136 hits through 94 games.

Through 94 games, Altuve had 131. And started today with another.

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He's on an 11-15 streak which is insane.

MusicMan · « **Reply #15 on:** July 20, 2016, 02:58:21 pm »

Quote from: Bench on July 20, 2016, 02:57:10 pm

He's on an 11-15 streak which is insane.

For his last 28? 29? road games, he's hitting .500.

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MrKnuckleball · « **Reply #16 on:** July 20, 2016, 03:08:48 pm »

Castro walked. Springer doubled to right to score him. Marwin just walked. Altuve up with 2 outs. 2-0 Stros

MusicMan · « **Reply #17 on:** July 20, 2016, 03:08:55 pm »

Springer double off RF wall plates Castro.

Someone will need to take over PBP.

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MrKnuckleball · « **Reply #18 on:** July 20, 2016, 03:10:39 pm »

Infield single for Altuve. Bases loaded for Correa. 2 outs.

MusicMan · « **Reply #19 on:** July 20, 2016, 03:10:50 pm »

12-16

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astrojo · « **Reply #20 on:** July 20, 2016, 03:14:11 pm »

Astros with a little 2-out payback of their own.

MrKnuckleball · « **Reply #21 on:** July 20, 2016, 03:14:20 pm »

Correa walked. 3-0. Still loaded for Valbuena.

MrKnuckleball · « **Reply #22 on:** July 20, 2016, 03:15:10 pm »

Valbuena grounds out on the first pitch.

Bench · « **Reply #23 on:** July 20, 2016, 03:23:19 pm »

Quote from: MusicMan on July 20, 2016, 02:58:21 pm

For his last 28? 29? road games, he's hitting .500.

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In his last 100 road at bats, he now has 51 hits.

MusicMan · « **Reply #24 on:** July 20, 2016, 03:35:41 pm »

Reed gets a 2 out single but nothing more. Mid 3, 3-0.

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MrKnuckleball · « **Reply #25 on:** July 20, 2016, 03:54:18 pm »

Would Marisnick have made that play? Lol

BizidyDizidy · « **Reply #26 on:** July 20, 2016, 04:08:15 pm »

May be time for Bregman up, Reed down.

MrKnuckleball · « **Reply #27 on:** July 20, 2016, 04:08:46 pm »

Going to the bottom of the 5th still 3-0 Stros.

MusicMan · « **Reply #28 on:** July 20, 2016, 04:24:19 pm »

Quote from: MrKnuckleball on July 20, 2016, 03:54:18 pm

Would Marisnick have made that play? Lol

Easily.

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MrKnuckleball · « **Reply #29 on:** July 20, 2016, 04:24:52 pm »

Quote from: MusicMan on July 20, 2016, 04:24:19 pm

Easily.

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Yup.

BizidyDizidy · « **Reply #30 on:** July 20, 2016, 04:26:56 pm »

Oh shit, Marisnick in.

BizidyDizidy · « **Reply #31 on:** July 20, 2016, 04:31:04 pm »

And the impact of having Marisnick on the field already shows itself. Altuve calls for the ball on a pop-up to shallow RF, but Marwin tries to grab it anyways and the end result is it falls on the ground. Runner on first, 1 out.

WVastro · « **Reply #32 on:** July 20, 2016, 04:35:51 pm »

Luckily the Astros didn't go and Marisnick that inning. Plenty of game left though.

pots · « **Reply #33 on:** July 20, 2016, 04:47:00 pm »

Anyone else having deja vu?

BizidyDizidy · « **Reply #34 on:** July 20, 2016, 04:47:20 pm »

That was ugly.

BudGirl · « **Reply #35 on:** July 20, 2016, 04:48:04 pm »

runners at 2nd and 3rd no outs and the next three follow with 2ks and a ground out. that's the way to take advantage.

pots · « **Reply #36 on:** July 20, 2016, 04:54:48 pm »

Quote from: pots on July 20, 2016, 04:47:00 pm

Anyone else having deja vu?

Double play ended that feeling.

BudGirl · « **Reply #37 on:** July 20, 2016, 05:01:26 pm »

Oops Marisnick did it again, he hit a double.

and he's now batting .200

BizidyDizidy · « **Reply #38 on:** July 20, 2016, 05:02:54 pm »

"Suck a cheetah's dick Knuck" - Jake Marisnick.

MRaup · « **Reply #39 on:** July 20, 2016, 05:04:07 pm »

Quote from: BizidyDizidy on July 20, 2016, 05:02:54 pm

"Suck a cheetah's dick Knuck" - Jake Marisnick.

Among others.

hostros7 · « **Reply #40 on:** July 20, 2016, 05:04:37 pm »

Dumbknuck is my least favorite new entrant in quite some time. He seems always on the verge of breaking out an emoji.

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MrKnuckleball · « **Reply #41 on:** July 20, 2016, 05:06:34 pm »

One hit and the Marisnick fan club comes out. Lol. Want a cookie?

BudGirl · « **Reply #42 on:** July 20, 2016, 05:07:41 pm »

Quote from: MrKnuckleball on July 20, 2016, 05:06:34 pm

One hit and the Marisnick fan club comes out. Lol. Want a cookie?

I've always been a fan of Marisnick. Hit or no hit.

MrKnuckleball · « **Reply #43 on:** July 20, 2016, 05:08:20 pm »

Quote from: BudGirl on July 20, 2016, 05:07:41 pm

I've always been a fan of Marisnick. Hit or no hit.

That's cool.

JimR · « **Reply #44 on:** July 20, 2016, 05:09:07 pm »

Quote from: MrKnuckleball on July 20, 2016, 05:06:34 pm

One hit and the Marisnick fan club comes out. Lol. Want a cookie?

Stop the lol. I will pay to get you banned if you do not.

BizidyDizidy · « **Reply #45 on:** July 20, 2016, 05:15:36 pm »

Correa bloops in a 2 run single. 5-0 good guys.

hostros7 · « **Reply #46 on:** July 20, 2016, 05:16:59 pm »

Quote from: BizidyDizidy on July 20, 2016, 05:15:36 pm

Correa bloops in a 2 run single. 5-0 good guys.

The last two days made it seem like a catch would be made.

MrKnuckleball · « **Reply #47 on:** July 20, 2016, 05:19:18 pm »

Quote from: JimR on July 20, 2016, 05:09:07 pm

Stop the lol. I will pay to get you banned if you do not.

Oh really?

BudGirl · « **Reply #48 on:** July 20, 2016, 05:25:51 pm »

Fister had a nice outing today! 7 innings, 4H, 2BB, 5SO. No runs.

Hope the boys get him the win.

Texifornia · « **Reply #49 on:** July 20, 2016, 05:26:24 pm »

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I will pay to get you banned if you do not.

I didn't know one could do that.

Cool.

BudGirl · « **Reply #50 on:** July 20, 2016, 05:32:39 pm »

Woo-hoo, Marisnick got a single. 2 for 2 today!!

And now hitting .206.

BudGirl · « **Reply #51 on:** July 20, 2016, 05:33:41 pm »

And he scores again on Castro's triple.

I bet watching Jake run those bases was awesome!

BudGirl · « **Reply #52 on:** July 20, 2016, 05:34:40 pm »

Springer doubles, now 7-0.

JimR · « **Reply #53 on:** July 20, 2016, 05:36:50 pm »

Last night makes me sick. We need a shut down closer.

BudGirl · « **Reply #54 on:** July 20, 2016, 05:38:54 pm »

Devenski stays in to close it. Will face Davis, Vogt, and Alonso.

BudGirl · « **Reply #55 on:** July 20, 2016, 05:43:20 pm »

Astros win.

MrKnuckleball · « **Reply #56 on:** July 20, 2016, 05:44:00 pm »

3-3 on the road trip.

juliogotay · « **Reply #57 on:** July 20, 2016, 08:09:18 pm »

Quote from: JimR on July 20, 2016, 05:36:50 pm

Last night makes me sick. We need a shut down closer.

I'm not appointing Devenski to that role but he looked good again today. I like his pace and his demeanor. He looks fearless out there. Would like to see him get more work from the 7th on.

MrKnuckleball · « **Reply #58 on:** July 20, 2016, 08:19:37 pm »

Quote from: juliogotay on July 20, 2016, 08:09:18 pm

I'm not appointing Devenski to that role but he looked good again today. I like his pace and his demeanor. He looks fearless out there. Would like to see him get more work from the 7th on.

His changeup is deadly, drops off the face of the earth.

moriartp · « **Reply #59 on:** July 20, 2016, 08:27:08 pm »

Quote from: JimR on July 20, 2016, 05:36:50 pm

Last night makes me sick. We need a shut down closer.

I really think Giles can be the guy.

doyce7 · « **Reply #60 on:** July 20, 2016, 08:31:52 pm »

Quote from: moriartp on July 20, 2016, 08:27:08 pm

I really think Giles can be the guy.

CAN be, yes. Don't quite trust him yet though.

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Jacksonian · « **Reply #61 on:** July 20, 2016, 10:02:03 pm »

Quote from: moriartp on July 20, 2016, 08:27:08 pm

I really think Giles can be the guy.

If he can hit the corners consistently. Until then he's a hard throwing setup man.