Cubs @ Astros September 11, 2016

[Mr. Happy]

Your lineups for tonight's rubber game:

Cubs

CFDexter Fowler (S)
3BKris Bryant (R)
1BAnthony Rizzo (L)
DHJorge Soler (R)
LFBen Zobrist (S)
SSAddison Russell (R)
2BJavier Baez (R)
CDavid Ross (R)
RFAlbert Almora (R)

CHC: Jake Arrieta (R)  (16-6, 2.84)

Astros

RF George Springer (R)
DH Alex Bregman (R)
2B Jose Altuve (R)
SS Carlos Correa (R)
3B Y. Gurriel (R)
C Evan Gattis (R)
LF Colby Rasmus (L)
1B Marwin Gonzalez (S)
CF Jake Marisnick (R)

HOU: Mike Fiers (R)  (10-6, 4.29)

[WVastro]

The game isn't showing up on espngo. Anyone else having an issue streaming the game?

[MRaup]

The game isn't showing up on espngo. Anyone else having an issue streaming the game?

It's currently being preempted for... tennis.

But it's on one of the secondary ESPN channels currently.

[WVastro]

It's currently being preempted for... tennis.

But it's on one of the secondary ESPN channels currently.

Thanks! That did it. Fuck tennis.

[WVastro]

I wonder how many of these "cub fans" at the game today are actually attending their first live MLB event....

[Aussie Astro]

Thanks! That did it. Fuck tennis.

Tennis is over now... Happy days, we have the Astros on espn local tv, second Astros game in a week which is rare.

[MRaup]

Tennis is over now... Happy days, we have the Astros on espn local tv, second Astros game in a week which is rare.

Don't worry, it's basically a Cubs home broadcast anyway!

[Aussie Astro]

Don't worry, it's basically a Cubs home broadcast anyway!

I am tempted to stream the game and get the Astros radio feed.

[MRaup]

I. Fucking. Hate. Everything. Right. Now.

[austro]

I. Fucking. Hate. Everything. Right. Now.

How can that be? The Cowboys lost.

[MrKnuckleball]

Might want to quit running on the Cubs..

[austro]

Might want to quit running on the Cubs..

Yeah, I'm tired of seeing Ross throw people out.

[Aussie Astro]

Yeah, I'm tired of seeing Ross throw people out.

They're just lucky.

[MRaup]

How can that be? The Cowboys lost.

I am actually a Cowboys fan. But I'm holding out for Jerry Jones dying before I really start rooting again.

Also, fuck that shift with a runner on. That's fucking stupid.

[WVastro]

Don't worry. Fiers will make that caught stealing a non issue very soon.

[MRaup]

I am sick and fucking tired of Springer's terrible throws the last few games.

[MrKnuckleball]

I am sick and fucking tired of Springer's terrible throws the last few games.

The hell is he doing? He just lobs it in every time.

[austro]

Luhnow had better be figuring out how to find a pitcher or two in the off-season.

[WVastro]

Springer made no attempt to get in position for a throw there. Disappointing.

[MRaup]

This is fucking sickening.

[WVastro]

They're getting ready for the Rangers a day early.

[homer]

slapdick city

[MrKnuckleball]

Fiers sucks

[chuck]

Lately I've noticed that far more often than should be the case when I check my phone I see that it is straight up on an hour. 2:00, 3:00, whatever. It happened today at 6:00.

Just now when I turned the game on I immediately see a Cub casually slap one through a giant hole created by the shift.

Also, Gattis!

[MRaup]

They're getting ready for the Rangers a day early.

Dick-stepping abounds.

This game is already over. Fuck this team, fuck this broadcast, and fuck Mike Fiers.

[WVastro]

Dick-stepping abounds.

This game is already over. Fuck this team, fuck this broadcast, and fuck Mike Fiers.

Most of all fuck this crowd.

[austro]

If Gattis can't make it as a DH next year, he has no place on this team. His unusual ability to throw out runners is more than offset by his inability to stop pitches in the dirt.

[MRaup]

Most of all fuck this crowd.

I just came backt to post that exactly.

Fuck the piece of shit Cubs fans that think that being obnoxiously shitty in visiting ballparks makes them somehow not pieces of shit.

[MrKnuckleball]

To think Fiers threw a no-hitter just seems insane.

[MRaup]

To think Fiers threw a no-hitter just seems insane.

No it's not. Plenty of slop-throwers have had no hitters. It just takes a ridiculous mix of luck and timing to make it happen.

[MRaup]

I just don't understand why people suck the Cub cock. It's not like they're some low payroll team that is just crushing it. They're the best team money can buy. Why is anyone surprised they're crushing it?

Also, their NLCS loss is going to be awesome.

[WVastro]

Normally I wouldn't let the cub fan bug me but this year I actually think they have a chance of going all the way. Baseball will be impossible to watch under that scenario. It could kill the game.... Although... If they can find a way to epically fuck this up with a well timed error or 5 in a game 7  it could also have the reverse effect.

[WVastro]

I wonder how many passed balls/wild pitches there would be in a game if Gattis caught Arrieta? It would be Bugs Bunny pitching to Captain Caveman.

[HudsonHawk]

Fuck those ugly rainbow jerseys, fuck those ugly orange hats, and above all, fuck those abominations that are the white shoes.

[HudsonHawk]

Are there *any* Astros fans at this game?

[austro]

I don't think we need to see Fiers in an Astros uniform next year.

[MrKnuckleball]

I don't think we need to see Fiers in an Astros uniform next year.

Thanks Ash.

[HudsonHawk]

I don't think we need to see Fiers in an Astros uniform next year.

He's a fucking train wreck.

[HudsonHawk]

And Fiers is put out of his misery with one out in the 3rd. Unfortunately, our misery will continue.

[austro]

What the fuck just happened on that popup?

[austro]

I think I'm going to cry.

[HudsonHawk]

What the fuck just happened on that popup?

Two runners tagged and advanced on the popup to the first baseman, and now score on the bloop single. 7-0

[WVastro]

What the fuck just happened on that popup?

Marisnick had a very rare brainfart.

[HudsonHawk]

Marisnick had a very rare brainfart.

How the fuck was that Marisnick's fault?

[WVastro]

What the fuck just happened on that popup?

I might not know which popup you were referring to.... Both sucked for the Astros.

[MRaup]

How the fuck was that Marisnick's fault?

He made the right play. What an asshole, taking a step back before coming in.

[WVastro]

How the fuck was that Marisnick's fault?

The way I saw it, he broke back at first. It was a tough play that only a center fielder of Marisnick's ability can make so yeah. Can't put that on him. Bad break.

[HudsonHawk]

The way I saw it, he broke back at first. It was a tough play that only a center fielder of Marisnick's ability can make so yeah. Can't put that on him. Bad break.

On the popup to 1B?

[juliogotay]

I just don't understand why people suck the Cub cock. It's not like they're some low payroll team that is just crushing it. They're the best team money can buy. Why is anyone surprised they're crushing it?

Also, their NLCS loss is going to be awesome.

Ummm, most of their guys are young and not making the big bucks.

[HudsonHawk]

These announcers are awful, especially the woman. They don't even know the rules on tagging up.

[juliogotay]

I don't think we need to see Fiers in an Astros uniform next year.

Or 60% of their starting rotation. The 40% I'd like back are questionable healthwise.

[WVastro]

On the popup to 1B?

The single to center. I'm fully aware I've fucked this one up so we can all move along. I'm just personally getting ready for the Rangers tomorrow. I figured I'd step on my own dick a wee bit.

[HudsonHawk]

Ummm, most of their guys are young and not making the big bucks.

They have the sixth highest payroll.

[juliogotay]

They have the sixth highest payroll.

Surpising. Young players that aren't FA ready for the most par.  They are in the 2nd largest market so they should have bucks to spend.

[WVastro]

The only cub I like is Joe Maddon. I'd be happy with him as an Astro manager any day. (For the record I like Hinch)

[austro]

On the popup to 1B?

Yeah, just to be clear, I was wondering what happened when Marwin caught the foul pop-up. I have no idea how a baserunner on first could advance to second on that.

[HudsonHawk]

Yeah, just to be clear, I was wondering what happened when Marwin caught the foul pop-up. I have no idea how a baserunner on first could advance to second on that.

Nobody covered 2B.

[WVastro]

I'm so glad I'm not actually at this game. I think I'd likely spend the night in jail. I've already been banished to the basement by my wife. Evidently my language directed at the cubs is inappropriate for a 9 year old.

[HudsonHawk]

I'm so glad I'm not actually at this game. I think I'd likely spend the night in jail. I've already been banished to the basement by my wife. Evidently my language directed at the cubs is inappropriate for a 9 year old.

Yeah, I wouldn't want to be the lone Astros fan there either.

There were a lot of Bears fans at the football game today too.

[WVastro]

Fuck you Cubs. Altuve!

[MrKnuckleball]

Altuve

[HudsonHawk]

Correa out of the game.

[MrKnuckleball]

Correa out of the game.

Hope he's ok

[WVastro]

Correa out. Reed in to lacklusterly ph for him. I'd like to think that's precautionary.

[MrKnuckleball]

Reed really needs to tone up some in the offseason. It would help his swing speed big time. He just looks lost in the big leagues at the moment.

[HudsonHawk]

Wish this announcer would shut the fuck up about torque, which he fundamentally misunderstands.

[Col. Sphinx Drummond]

These ESPN announcers make the shitty Fox guys from yesterday seem quite good.

[HudsonHawk]

Correa out is precautionary.

[WVastro]

Wish this announcer would shut the fuck up about torque, which he fundamentally misunderstands.

I was wondering the same thing. His description seemed bizarre. Like he wanted to talk about torque before the at bat and then had to make it up as he went while watching a slo-mo of the swing.

[juliogotay]

Correa out is precautionary.

There was something about HInch's answer to the question that did not reassure me. Something about we want him available longer. WTF.

[juliogotay]

I regretted trading Zobrist.

[WVastro]

Almora sure "Jim Edmonds-ed" that routine out. I dive for catches all the time just like that in the pool. It's always best to dive after the catch is made. Pump up all those Houston Cub fans.

[juliogotay]

Hoyt looks much better the 2nd time around. Maybe he has killed those butterflies. I think he' a part of the bullpen next year.

[WVastro]

Hoyt looks much better the 2nd time around. Maybe he has killed those butterflies. I think he' a part of the bullpen next year.

That was some nasty stuff. It seems the Astros are high on him. I bet he gets a long look next year.

[WVastro]

Fuck the Cubs. 9-2

[WVastro]

I'm thinking we all just saw Altuve get back on track tonight. Sometimes all it takes is a good bender and a rocking hangover.

[WVastro]

Fuck the Cubs. 9-3

[MrKnuckleball]

I'm so glad I'm not actually at this game. I think I'd likely spend the night in jail. I've already been banished to the basement by my wife. Evidently my language directed at the cubs is inappropriate for a 9 year old.

Haha

[MrKnuckleball]

I still don't understand why it took so long to call up Bregman, we probably wouldn't be in such a hole if they called him up earlier.

[WVastro]

Wtf is up with these mid inning cartoon sketches ESPN is putting up? Is this a normal thing or a terrible idea they saved for tonight?

[MrKnuckleball]

Wtf is up with these mid inning cartoon sketches ESPN is putting up? Is this a normal thing or a terrible idea they saved for tonight?

Normal deal.

[WVastro]

Seeing all these cub fans makes me think that whole Star Trek Borg assimilation thing isn't far from reality.

[WVastro]

Please never put Buster Olney's whiny voice on tv again. Thanks.

[WVastro]

Fuck the Cubs. 9-4

Yuli!

[WVastro]

Fuck the Cubs. 9-5

Captain caveman.

[juliogotay]

Rodgers with a couple of good innings tonight I don't know if it was a matter of relaxing a bit or what but he's throwing much better. Hitting his spots.

[WVastro]

They never seem to do well when the Cubs send a Wood to the mound. Fuck it. Sweep the Godamn Rangers.

[Aussie Astro]

Fuck the cubs.

[MrKnuckleball]

Fuck the cubs.

This.

[MrKnuckleball]

I'm not counting on the playoffs this year. Add a good SP in the offseason and a whole year of Bregman and Yuli plus the usuals. It should be interesting.

[MRaup]

I'm so glad I'm not actually at this game. I think I'd likely spend the night in jail. I've already been banished to the basement by my wife. Evidently my language directed at the cubs is inappropriate for a 9 year old.

WV, I'd like to attend a game with you sometime. My dad can provide the bail money/legal council. Or we can make ol' bowtie do it!

[chuck]

WV, I'd like to attend a game with you sometime. My dad can provide the bail money/legal council. Or we can make ol' bowtie do it!

He seems like a good guy to hang out with so I'm still a little shocked to learn that he's only nine years old.

[Knoxbanedoodle]

He seems like a good guy to hang out with so I'm still a little shocked to learn that he's only nine years old.

That's what I was thinking too. And everybody hears stories about West Virginia, but damn, that's awful young to be married.

[chuck]

That's what I was thinking too. And everybody hears stories about West Virginia, but damn, that's awful young to be married.

I knew I could count on someone here to carry that thought forward. Fist bump.

[MusicMan]

Rodgers with a couple of good innings tonight I don't know if it was a matter of relaxing a bit or what but he's throwing much better. Hitting his spots.

Stuff. Trusting.


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[AstroNut]

Are there *any* Astros fans at this game?

We drove over from New Orleans on Friday and caught the Fri/Sat games...

Incredible the amount of obnoxious Cub fans...definitely felt out numbered. And the MVP cheering after Bryant's dinger Fri...made me sick and I gave it back to them a little on Sat when he made an error at third...I started yelling MVP,MVP,MVP...Debbie seemed a little embarrassed to be with me.... but it made me feel better.  I am kind of use to having somewhat hostile crowds at Minute Maid but felt I was deep in enemy territory.

Need to sweep the Rangers...and also pulling for the Red Sox to beat up all their AL east foes...See where Gomez has been leading off...amazing.

 

[JimR]

I knew I could count on someone here to carry that thought forward. Fist bump.

I don't care who you are, that is funny.

[WVastro]

I don't care who you are, that is funny.

Agreed. Good stuff. I hope this at least helped everyone shake off an ugly loss last night. Now it's time to beat the shit out of the Rangers!