ALDS Game 4: Astros vs. Red Sox

[T. J.]

My blood pressure and heart rate couldn't take much more of that game.  Woo Hoo! 

[doyce7]

YESSSSSSSSSS!!!!! FUCK YOU BOSTON AND FS1!!! BRING ON THE ALCS

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[Astros Fan in Big D]

YES!!!

HOW DOES 0 FOR 5 FEEL,  DUSTIN!!!!!!?

[Andyzipp]

Congrats!  I’m a man of my word, so I’ll see you guys after the season.

[Waldo]

ALCS MOTHERFUCKERS

[Nate in IA]

Listening to Ford and Sparks on Sirius XM and 'watching' on At Bat has been great...   Couldn't stand any more of FS1.

[Craig]

Fuck yes!

[BudGirl]

I can go to games, just can't watch them. 

I'm so happy for them!!  bring on the fog machine!!!!

[Ty in Tampa]

Congrats!  I’m a man of my word, so I’ll see you guys after the season.

Stick around. We all have our moments.

[petner]

My blood pressure and heart rate couldn't take much more of that game.  Woo Hoo!

Was going to say the same thing. Might need to work on some cardio to get ready for the next series...

[utastro]

YES!!!

HOW DOES 0 FOR 5 FEEL,  DUSTIN!!!!!!?

Dignity. No taunting necessary.  We need all the BBG love we can get.

[Nate in IA]

So ALCS starts on Friday...

[Texifornia]

Nothing like a little insurance to get you through the rough times.

Now, the Astros have the opportunity to be the only team to ever win a pennant in both leagues.

So very gruntled right now!

[MikeyBoy]

YES!!!

HOW DOES 0 FOR 5 FEEL,  DUSTIN!!!!!!?

That's a gritty 0-5.

[Col. Sphinx Drummond]

My blood pressure and heart rate couldn't take much more of that game.  Woo Hoo!

My ass was clinched so tight you couldn't drive a sewing needle in it with a sledge hammer

[Astros Fan in Big D]

Awesome for Josh and Carlos.

Pretty sweet for the rest of the crew too.

[Nate in IA]

Verlander gets the win, Sale gets the loss.

[The Spleen]

Wow. My heart  is still racing.

[BudGirl]

Verlander gets the win, Sale gets the loss.

Verlander 2-0, Sale 0-2

Nice lines.

[Gizzmonic]

Wow, what a game. Congrats to the Astros!

[Astros Fan in Big D]

Whoever did something different, stop.


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My bad.  I unplugged my phone charger.  Put it back in after the inside the parker.

[Craig]

Man I have seen enough of Boston and that shithole park and their dumbfuck fans. Good riddance.

[astrojo]

Congrats!  I’m a man of my word, so I’ll see you guys after the season.

No way, dude. You only voiced what many of us were feeling in that moment, and we ain't all leaving. We're stuck with you, you're stuck with us! ALCS bound!

[Bench]

Verlander 2-0, Sale 0-2

Nice lines.

I can't believe anyone thought bringing Verlander in was a bad idea. 

[Jacksonian]

Proof that you never know how trades will work out.  The Red Sox dealt a ton of talent for Sale to win playoff games.  They had him all year.  He lost 2 of their 3 losses.  Luhnow gets vilified for not dealing then gets Verlander at the last second and he wins 2 of the 3 playoff games.  Those same ones that Sale lost.

[BudGirl]

I can't believe anyone thought bringing Verlander in was a bad idea. 

I'm thrilled I was wrong!

[Ty in Tampa]

So Verlander in relief...brilliant move, huh?

[MikeyBoy]

Fox announcers have to be devastated.

[HudsonHawk]

I'm pretty sure this win was a result of the Shiner Homespun Cream Ale I drank throughout. 

Better stock up.

[BudGirl]

Fox announcers have to be devastated.

Yankees haven't lost yet.

[MusicMan]

So ALCS starts on Friday...

Go Yankees!


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[Jacksonian]

So Verlander in relief...brilliant move, huh?

He was nails after he got through the 5th.

[BudGirl]

I am watching the post game just to see the interviews and the club house celebration!!

[Astros Fan in Big D]

I'm pretty sure this win was a result of the Shiner Homespun Cream Ale I drank throughout. 

Better stock up.

In the 8th I unbuttoned my Altuve jersey to reveal my Bagwell beard shirt.

It will be the uniform for the duration.

[MusicMan]

Can’t tell who just dropped the clear f bomb in the clubhouse celebration but Fox went straight to commercial


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[Jacksonian]

Go Yankees!


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I dunno.  Who would have thought the Indians would outslug the Yankees to win a game, and the Yankees outpitch the Indians to win a game?

I'm just glad the Astros got through.

[BudGirl]

Can’t tell who just dropped the clear f bomb in the clubhouse celebration but Fox went straight to commercial


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I feel like it was Kuechel.  But, that could have been a different beared guy.

[juliogotay]

Was going to say the same thing. Might need to work on some cardio to get ready for the next series...

This IS cardio for me!

[Jacksonian]

Can’t tell who just dropped the clear f bomb in the clubhouse celebration but Fox went straight to commercial


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Did Lidge make it to the clubhouse?

[MusicMan]

I dunno.  Who would have thought the Indians would outslug the Yankees to win a game, and the Yankees outpitch the Indians to win a game?

I'm just glad the Astros got through.

I just want the home field. And a 5 game ALDS that wears out our opponent’s bullpen.


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[HudsonHawk]

I am watching the post game just to see the interviews and the club house celebration!!

It's fucking funeral at the Fox studios.  Their world is shattered.

[Bench]

It's fucking funeral at the Fox studios.  Their world is shattered.

Ortiz basically gave a concession speech.  Ridiculous. 

[Astros Fan in Big D]

I just want the home field. And a 5 game ALDS that wears out our opponent’s bullpen.


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I just want the Astros to give it their best shot,  and the Good Lord willing things will work out.

(Hopefully it works out to a 5 game series on tyre other side of the AL bracket)

[Knoxbanedoodle]

My house is fucking SPOTLESS right now.

[Astros Fan in Big D]

 How about Charlie getting thru bases loaded/ No outs.

Freaking huge.

[hostros7]

How about Charlie getting thru bases loaded/ No outs.

Freaking huge.

True, but we also must consider that he also loaded them up.


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[The Spleen]

My house is fucking SPOTLESS right now.

Mine is... not spotless, but a lot closer than it was.

[Jacksonian]

So.  The last two teams the Astros have eliminated from the post-season are the Red Sox and the Yankees.

[GreatBagwellsBeard]

I fucking love this team.  That is all.

[Knoxbanedoodle]

And the Cardinals before that.

Sparks going crazy in the clubhouse. I would pay real money for a recording of what just happened.

[Bench]

How about Charlie getting thru bases loaded/ No outs.

Freaking huge.

I'll have to watch this game again sometime.  So many dramatic moments, such a back and forth game.  I feel like I've already forgotten 2/3 of the amazing things that happened in the game. 

[hostros7]

Also, in the midst of all of this, Bregman's performance should be noted. His jack changed the complexion of the game and gave the bats some life again. And he made a tough play look easy for a big out 1 in the 9th after the circus HR.


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[hostros7]

This win is sweet, but the best part about this team is they all want more.


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[Knoxbanedoodle]

And the Cardinals before that.

Sparks going crazy in the clubhouse. I would pay real money for a recording of what just happened.

I think Sparks became instantly drunk in the Korbel mist.

[Astros Fan in Big D]

Also, in the midst of all of this, Bregman's performance should be noted. His jack changed the complexion of the game and gave the bats some life again. And he made a tough play look easy for a big out 1 in the 9th after the circus HR.


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The look of relief/joy on Verlander's face was sweet.

[Astros Fan in Big D]

It's fucking funeral at the Fox studios.  Their world is shattered.

Hernandez looks like someone just murdered his dog.

Only Frank Thomas was smiling after the clubhouse scene.

[Bench]

I think Sparks became instantly drunk in the Korbel mist.

Being streamed here:  https://www.iheart.com/live/sportstalk-790-2257/?autoplay=true&pname=15400&campid=header&cid=index.html

Apparently Musgrove and Devinksi's nickname for Bregman is STINKY

[Knoxbanedoodle]

Not for nothing, but I liked the move to Verlander right away. Keuchel on full rest at home in Game 5 (just learned that Bregman’s nick is “Stinky B”) sounded ideal, and meanwhile Verlander is the best pitcher available. You win with your horses!

[Knoxbanedoodle]

Hernandez looks like someone just murdered his dog.

Only Frank Thomas was smiling after the clubhouse scene.

Which is weird because Hernandez actually kind of likes the Astros. I do think however that he is socially impressionable enough to reflect the dominant vibe.

[The Spleen]

I fucking love this team.  That is all.

[Jacksonian]

Morton gutted out a soggy start and kept his team in the game.  If it were my call he'd get the ball in the game 3 of the ALCS.

[MusicMan]

Also, in the midst of all of this, Bregman's performance should be noted. His jack changed the complexion of the game and gave the bats some life again. And he made a tough play look easy for a big out 1 in the 9th after the circus HR.


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Luhnow wouldn’t give up Bregman for Sale.

Bregman with 2 big HR... both off Sale.


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[Knoxbanedoodle]

Sparks rules. I hope you folks are listening to this. His interview of Morton is classic.

[Bench]

Sparks rules. I hope you folks are listening to this. His interview of Morton is classic.

Charlie Morton is a fascinating and thoughtful guy. 

[Bench]

Did the Red Sox get any hits after the Benentendini homerun?

[Bench]

Morton gutted out a soggy start and kept his team in the game.  If it were my call he'd get the ball in the game 3 of the ALCS.

Me too. 

[Knoxbanedoodle]

Shocking note from Ford: this is the first time McCann has won a postseason series.

[jbm]

It's fucking funeral at the Fox studios.  Their world is shattered.

That is a nice dessert after a delicious meal

[ValpoCory]

Go Astros.   Fuck yes!!!!! I love Alex Bregman.   All the players do, but Bregman makes it easy to see that he wants this as much as us fans do. 

[cougar]

Steve Sparks sounds like he's drunk off his ass in the clubhouse. A bit out of control.

ETA: in a good way.

[hostros7]

Sparks rules. I hope you folks are listening to this. His interview of Morton is classic.

McCann: agreeing to be traded to the Astros was one of the best decisions I've ever made in my life.


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[ValpoCory]

Steve Sparks sounds like he's drunk off his ass in the clubhouse. A bit out of control.

His AL West Division Champion celebration was the same way and got high reviews, so expect more of it if we are so lucky.

[ValpoCory]

McCann: agreeing to be traded to the Astros was one of the best decisions I've ever made in my life.


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Loved that.

[ValpoCory]

Morton gutted out a soggy start and kept his team in the game.  If it were my call he'd get the ball in the game 3 of the ALCS.

Agreed.   Keuchel / Verlander / Morton.

[ValpoCory]

Shocking note from Ford: this is the first time McCann has won a postseason series.

I had a double take on that, too.   Thank you Chris Burke.

[NeilT]

Did the Red Sox get any hits after the Benentendini homerun?

There was that whole Devers' inside the park home run thing. 

[Ty in Tampa]

There was that whole Devers' inside the park home run thing. 

Didn't happen. Nope.

[NeilT]

Didn't happen. Nope.

i thought it was staged. 

[Ty in Tampa]

Steve Sparks sounds like he's drunk off his ass in the clubhouse. A bit out of control.

ETA: in a good way.

Got to listen to this on the ride home. It was awesome!

[ValpoCory]

What a game.  One of my friends pointed out to me that there were only 2 at bats the entire game where the score wasn't within a run. Literally any pitch could change the whole game.

[Astros Fan in Big D]

i thought it was staged.

They did it to setup Pedroia as the last out.

[drew corleone]

So on what would have been my dad's 72nd birthday, the Astros move on to the ALCS. Not bad.

[Bench]

There was that whole Devers' inside the park home run thing.

I must have blacked out again.

[ValpoCory]

So on what would have been my dad's 72nd birthday, the Astros move on to the ALCS. Not bad.

Not bad at all.   I'm sorry for you that he's not here, but you honor him with your fandom.  This one's for all those die hard Astros fans that couldn't experience this on Earth. 

[DVauthrin]

Luhnow wouldn’t give up Bregman for Sale.

Bregman with 2 big HR... both off Sale.


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Bregman showed why he was a top 5 prospect this series. Two massive homeruns off Sale.

[DVauthrin]

It's fucking funeral at the Fox studios.  Their world is shattered.

Nothing sweeter than watching Big Papi cry on TV about a Red Sox postseason elimination.

[JimR]

Hinch is out of his depth. Let's face it.

This is fucking bullshit. 104 wins. Who the fuck are you?

[JimR]

Congrats!  I’m a man of my word, so I’ll see you guys after the season.

Don’t be ridiculous. Lots of similar things said.

[hostros7]

As Jim has said, GZ comments are non-binding like a free flowing group text, particularly during the heat of a game like today's unless you're a fan midget like some undeserving of having an account on this site.

ETA: no offense to little people, or whatever the preferred nomenclature is right now.

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[Colt 45]

This is fucking bullshit. 104 wins. Who the fuck are you?

You just can not help your self huh dip shit !

You are awful old to be callin' folks out ass lick!

[Colt 45]

Jim be civil .............do you know how ?

[JimR]

Jim be civil .............do you know how ?

Go away.

[DVauthrin]

You just can not help your self huh dip shit !

You are awful old to be callin' folks out ass lick!

How about you stop trolling.  The Astros advance to the ALCS and instead of discussing the game you want to pick a petty fight.  You are pathetic.

[JimR]

As Jim has said, GZ comments are non-binding like a free flowing group text, particularly during the heat of a game like today's unless you're a fan midget like some undeserving of having an account on this site.

ETA: no offense to little people, or whatever the preferred nomenclature is right now.

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I read the entire GZ several ours after the game. I watched the game with a friend and went through much the same agony GZers did.

[MRaup]

Jim be civil .............do you know how ?

Can we please nuke the stupid, trolly piece of shit already?

It's embarrassing that such a good user name is wasted on this cum dumpster.

[MRaup]

Watching the condensed game now, and I don't know how that HP ump kept his cool when Dusty The Whining Bitch started F-bombing in his face. He never once looked even a little annoyed. Just waited for their constipated coach to come out and gave him the heave-ho.

[WVastro]

cum dumpster.

Edited for efficiency.

What a great fucking win. Honestly that win felt like "The Astros" this season. Plenty of LoBsters but those two out two strike rallies... just enough vaunting when it counts. I'm so happy we have at the least four games left this season!

[JimR]

I read the entire GZ several ours after the game. I watched the game with a friend and went through much the same agony GZers did.

Uh, hours

[Astros Fan in Big D]

Watching the condensed game now, and I don't know how that HP ump kept his cool when Dusty The Whining Bitch started F-bombing in his face. He never once looked even a little annoyed. Just waited for their constipated coach to come out and gave him the heave-ho.

incredible restraint by HPU. Also incredible lack of poise from Pedroia. 2nd inning and you melt down?  Reminded me of the Clemens meltdown on the mound in the playoffs in the late 80s.

[BudGirl]

I'm still smiling.

[NeilT]

Last night at dinner with a half-dozen people I had to try to explain an inside-the-park home run to Kris.  I thought the concept was obvious.  Apparently it's not.   

[MikeyBoy]

Here is a pretty cool recap of Game 4.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QrULf6nUq7k

[juliogotay]

Bregman showed why he was a top 5 prospect this series. Two massive homeruns off Sale.

and it's a great luxury to have a SS playing 3rd. Especially since they do so much shifting that he is moved to the SS position often.

[subnuclear]

Here is a pretty cool recap of Game 4.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QrULf6nUq7k

I watched the mlb condensed game this morning, but this really amps things up with the music. May watch it a few times during lunch.

[juliogotay]

Charlie Morton is a fascinating and thoughtful guy.

He also loves being a part of this team.

[Lefty]

Here's Sparks on the radio postgame:  https://sports790.iheart.com/featured/what-s-on-matt-s-mind/content/2017-10-09-steve-sparks-alds-clincher-clubhouse/

[MikeyBoy]

Here's Sparks on the radio postgame:  https://sports790.iheart.com/featured/what-s-on-matt-s-mind/content/2017-10-09-steve-sparks-alds-clincher-clubhouse/

That is great. Thanks for sharing.

Sparks SOUNDS hammered, but this is immediately after the game. So, either he is a major lightweight, his excited voice sounds like everyone else's hammered voice, or he was boozing it up during the game.

[Lefty]

I watched the mlb condensed game this morning, but this really amps things up with the music. May watch it a few times during lunch.

Condensed game, no announcers:  https://youtu.be/GcnvOsNPqcg

[ValpoCory]

Last night at dinner with a half-dozen people I had to try to explain an inside-the-park home run to Kris.  I thought the concept was obvious.  Apparently it's not.

I went back and rewatched that inside the park home run, and the crowd and Chris Berman on ESPN radio reacted with way too much excitement.   When down by 2 runs in the 9th, a walk and a solo home run are not that different from a win expectancy standpoint.  Both bring the tying run to the plate.    That's why teams let that unimportant runner take bases on defensive indifference.    And depending on whether a closer prefers pitching from the windup, a solo home run is sometimes worse than having distracting traffic on the bases.

The fans were acting like they just won the World Series.    And Chris Berman was completely in the tank for the Red Sox.  No surprise there.

[ValpoCory]

Here is a pretty cool recap of Game 4.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QrULf6nUq7k

Love the comments.

Jerry Springer
6:19 when you nut and she keeps sucking

[juliogotay]

Bregman showed why he was a top 5 prospect this series. Two massive homeruns off Sale.

"He is light-years ahead of a regular 23-year-old," Houston catcher Brian McCann said. "He shows up every day, and you know what you're getting out of Alex Bregman. He loves the game of baseball probably more than anybody I've ever been around. He owns the moment."

[HudsonHawk]

"He is light-years ahead of a regular 23-year-old," Houston catcher Brian McCann said. "He shows up every day, and you know what you're getting out of Alex Bregman. He loves the game of baseball probably more than anybody I've ever been around. He owns the moment."

On if the things I love about Bregman is he seems to be a student of the game. Numerous times I've heard him say about trying to get the attention of Beltran or how he pesters Marwin any chance he gets to talk fielding, positioning etc.

[MRaup]

That is great. Thanks for sharing.

Sparks SOUNDS hammered, but this is immediately after the game. So, either he is a major lightweight, his excited voice sounds like everyone else's hammered voice, or he was boozing it up during the game.

I think he's just insanely excited.

[ValpoCory]

On if the things I love about Bregman is he seems to be a student of the game. Numerous times I've heard him say about trying to get the attention of Beltran or how he pesters Marwin any chance he gets to talk fielding, positioning etc.

Yep.  He's quickly becoming one of my favorite Astros. 

[Randy Watson]

PBP douchebag "any other park that is a fly out".  Good for you Carlos!

So was the shot by Benetindi.

[juliogotay]

So was the shot by Benetindi.

Good point.

[BlownRanger]

I'm watching the game again right now, and what someone else said is absolutely true:  You would have no problem assuming this was a NESN broadcast.

[das]

Here's Sparks on the radio postgame:  https://sports790.iheart.com/featured/what-s-on-matt-s-mind/content/2017-10-09-steve-sparks-alds-clincher-clubhouse/

That was excellent, thanks for sharing the link. Sparks was a riot. I thought I was back in college…

[JimR]

I think he's just insanely excited.

Agreed. I listened to it live.

[Waldo]

I laughed every single time he went into that high voice. "BREWSKIES!"

[HudsonHawk]

That was excellent, thanks for sharing the link. Sparks was a riot. I thought I was back in college…

Tried link but it goes nowhere.  Oh well.

[JimR]

Tried link but it goes nowhere.  Oh well.

Me too

[Nate in IA]

Did you get to the page at least with the picture of the clubhouse madness?

Underneath the picture is a box that says Steve Sparks Clubhouse 10-9-17

At the bottom of that box is a play icon labeled "Sportstalk790 Intervi..." . 
That play icon is what you have to press to hear it.

[JimR]

Did you get to the page at least with the picture of the clubhouse madness?

Underneath the picture is a box that says Steve Sparks Clubhouse 10-9-17

At the bottom of that box is a play icon labeled "Sportstalk790 Intervi..." . 
That play icon is what you have to press to hear it.

I did all that. Did not work, but I listened to it live. Somehow my car radio picked up 790 AM.

[HudsonHawk]

Did you get to the page at least with the picture of the clubhouse madness?

Underneath the picture is a box that says Steve Sparks Clubhouse 10-9-17

At the bottom of that box is a play icon labeled "Sportstalk790 Intervi..." . 
That play icon is what you have to press to hear it.

Did that.  Nothing. 

[Nate in IA]

Huh... all I can offer is it worked for me.   I'm running Chrome on an iMac if that has anything to do with it.

[BlownRanger]

Did you get to the page at least with the picture of the clubhouse madness?

Underneath the picture is a box that says Steve Sparks Clubhouse 10-9-17

At the bottom of that box is a play icon labeled "Sportstalk790 Intervi..." . 
That play icon is what you have to press to hear it.

I tried that last night and got an interview with Hinch from yesterday morning.

[BudGirl]

It took me a while to find it, but I finally was able to hear it all.  It's worth the effort of listening to it.

[homer]

I tried that last night and got an interview with Hinch from yesterday morning.

I had this, but then refreshed and the other loaded properly.

The interview with Hinch was good. More of the same- I don't think there was anything new that he discussed.

[das]

Did that.  Nothing.

I ended up downloading the IHeart app on my phone to be able to listen to it.  Popped right on when I did that.

[HudsonHawk]

I ended up downloading the IHeart app on my phone to be able to listen to it.  Popped right on when I did that.

Hmmm...I have the iHeart app, and it kept taking me to the live broadcast.  I'd really like to hear it, so I'll keep trying.

[MRaup]

Hmmm...I have the iHeart app, and it kept taking me to the live broadcast.  I'd really like to hear it, so I'll keep trying.

Windows 10 in Chrome loads it just fine for me still. Clicked and the play button was there.

May just be a mobile issue.

[Ty in Tampa]

Hmmm...I have the iHeart app, and it kept taking me to the live broadcast.  I'd really like to hear it, so I'll keep trying.

If only there was some other way you could hear it.

[WVastro]

Those are the smoooth sounds of Ken Giles! Thank ya Kenny G!

Sparky is gettin' wet!!

[chuck]

If only there was some other way you could hear it.

Thank you. None of the other options ever worked for me either.