Author Topic: Astros @ Twins April 11, 2018 (Read 7660 times)

Texifornia · « **on:** April 11, 2018, 12:37:03 pm »

1-0 Astros after one.

McCullers struggled with control and left the bases loaded in the first. Bregman with the game's only hit so far.

MusicMan · « **Reply #1 on:** April 11, 2018, 12:58:10 pm »

Buxton doubles and goes to third on WP with nobody out. LMJ proceeds to strike out the side.

1-0 after 2.

Strikeouts may be fascist, but they’re damn useful.

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Texifornia · « **Reply #2 on:** April 11, 2018, 01:01:02 pm »

Quote from: MusicMan on April 11, 2018, 12:58:10 pm

Buxton doubles and goes to third on WP with nobody out. LMJ proceeds to strike out the side.

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Bregman makes that play normally on Buxton's double. Hopefully Lance is really settling in, which is hard when it's freezing.

Texifornia · « **Reply #3 on:** April 11, 2018, 01:15:53 pm »

1-0 Astros after 3 innings.

Texifornia · « **Reply #4 on:** April 11, 2018, 01:25:54 pm »

Astro bats remain silent.

das · « **Reply #5 on:** April 11, 2018, 01:28:50 pm »

And, man-o-man, is McCullers getting squeezed.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #6 on:** April 11, 2018, 01:34:58 pm »

Quote from: das on April 11, 2018, 01:28:50 pm

And, man-o-man, is McCullers getting squeezed.

Squeezed? I just saw 13 straight pitches, none of them even close to being a strike.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #7 on:** April 11, 2018, 01:36:35 pm »

It's 2-1 Twins, btw, on two 4-pitch walks, a seeing eye single to the right side and a roller that Bregman dove for and knocked away from Correa...another walk loads the bases with one out...

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #8 on:** April 11, 2018, 01:36:51 pm »

McCullers is a train wreck this inning.

JimR · « **Reply #9 on:** April 11, 2018, 01:37:27 pm »

Quote from: das on April 11, 2018, 01:28:50 pm

And, man-o-man, is McCullers getting squeezed.

No, he is not. This is pathetic.

BudGirl · « **Reply #10 on:** April 11, 2018, 01:39:22 pm »

But it's cold... Whatever.

Keuchel, IMO, is our #5 pitcher. I almost feel like McHugh is saying I'm coming and Keuchel doesn't seem to worry about it.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #11 on:** April 11, 2018, 01:39:24 pm »

Bases clearing triple...5-1 Twins...

Gotta get him out of their, coach.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #12 on:** April 11, 2018, 01:41:57 pm »

6-1 Twins...

C'mon Hinch, put us out of our misery

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #13 on:** April 11, 2018, 01:43:39 pm »

Shit, he is just throwing crap now.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #14 on:** April 11, 2018, 01:44:18 pm »

8-1 Twins.

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #15 on:** April 11, 2018, 01:44:53 pm »

That Kraut can mash.

Ty in Tampa · « **Reply #16 on:** April 11, 2018, 01:44:57 pm »

Well, that escalated quickly.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #17 on:** April 11, 2018, 01:44:58 pm »

Finally...McCullers out.

The Third Man · « **Reply #18 on:** April 11, 2018, 01:45:18 pm »

I did not expect an 8 run inning here.

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #19 on:** April 11, 2018, 01:51:00 pm »

That was the worst half inning since the '15 playoffs against KC.

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #20 on:** April 11, 2018, 01:53:54 pm »

So I guess the Twins can score 8 runs in an inning too.

It was more fun when we did it.

The Third Man · « **Reply #21 on:** April 11, 2018, 01:53:59 pm »

The Astros look bamboozled.

BudGirl · « **Reply #22 on:** April 11, 2018, 02:04:35 pm »

Guess I'm glad I'm not watching this game.

TerryPuhl21 · « **Reply #23 on:** April 11, 2018, 02:04:43 pm »

Well, we knew eventually the offense was going to have to score more than 2 or 3 runs to win a game. Where would we be if we didn’t have this rotation? It is time for these hitters to get to hitting. Spring training is over and we are 2 weeks in. Can’t wait to see Yuli in the the lineup Friday!! Hopefully he can provide a spark.

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astrojo · « **Reply #24 on:** April 11, 2018, 02:06:47 pm »

Don’t look now but the Astros have 5 straight hits and plated 3 to take the score to 8-4

Ty in Tampa · « **Reply #25 on:** April 11, 2018, 02:06:51 pm »

2 weeks in and we're only 9-3. Shucks.

astrojo · « **Reply #26 on:** April 11, 2018, 02:07:30 pm »

Make that 6 straight hits, 8-5 now

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #27 on:** April 11, 2018, 02:11:42 pm »

Alright...a little life in the lumber...let's throw up a zero here, and get back at 'em!

astrojo · « **Reply #28 on:** April 11, 2018, 02:30:38 pm »

Bregman! 8-6

Ty in Tampa · « **Reply #29 on:** April 11, 2018, 02:30:54 pm »

Bregman solo dinger gets 'em within 2 top 6.

subnuclear · « **Reply #30 on:** April 11, 2018, 02:34:33 pm »

I'm behind, but God bless Devo!

JimR · « **Reply #31 on:** April 11, 2018, 02:47:30 pm »

Quote from: HudsonHawk on April 11, 2018, 01:44:58 pm

Finally...McCullers out.

Why did that take so fucking long? After Rosario would have been nice.

astrojo · « **Reply #32 on:** April 11, 2018, 02:51:57 pm »

Cmon davis, put us ahead!

GreatBagwellsBeard · « **Reply #33 on:** April 11, 2018, 02:56:07 pm »

A knock here would be nice. Anything that can drop in where they ain't.

astrojo · « **Reply #34 on:** April 11, 2018, 02:57:35 pm »

Wow! But foul.

astrojo · « **Reply #35 on:** April 11, 2018, 02:59:05 pm »

Marwin strikes out with bases loaded on three pitches, the first was a long, long foul ball

subnuclear · « **Reply #36 on:** April 11, 2018, 03:01:45 pm »

Dangit.

astrojo · « **Reply #37 on:** April 11, 2018, 03:01:54 pm »

Springer full count, F7. Ends bases loaded threat.

Ty in Tampa · « **Reply #38 on:** April 11, 2018, 03:02:03 pm »

Fuuuck.

MikeyBoy · « **Reply #39 on:** April 11, 2018, 03:02:59 pm »

What happened to George’s go the other way approach from the WS?

subnuclear · « **Reply #40 on:** April 11, 2018, 03:07:56 pm »

Good bullpen stuff today.

astrojo · « **Reply #41 on:** April 11, 2018, 03:09:55 pm »

Bregman first 4 hit game

astrojo · « **Reply #42 on:** April 11, 2018, 03:10:46 pm »

Altuve F9

astrojo · « **Reply #43 on:** April 11, 2018, 03:12:29 pm »

Correa pops up to Dozier

JimR · « **Reply #44 on:** April 11, 2018, 03:14:18 pm »

How the hell did Springer miss the hanging slider and the 3-2 fastball? He is under everything.

astrojo · « **Reply #45 on:** April 11, 2018, 03:14:52 pm »

Reddick pops up to Dozier. Astros LOBster fest today.

astrojo · « **Reply #46 on:** April 11, 2018, 03:21:25 pm »

Bot 8. Peacock in. Dozier K. Mauer grounds to Davis, Peacock covering. Rosario F7. To the 9th we go.

Ty in Tampa · « **Reply #47 on:** April 11, 2018, 03:22:14 pm »

One last chance to vaunt.

astrojo · « **Reply #48 on:** April 11, 2018, 03:23:39 pm »

Rodney in. Let’s straighten his cap.

astrojo · « **Reply #49 on:** April 11, 2018, 03:25:19 pm »

Gattis singles past diving 1st baseman to right.

astrojo · « **Reply #50 on:** April 11, 2018, 03:27:02 pm »

Stassi. 1 on, no out, strikes out looking. 1 away.

astrojo · « **Reply #51 on:** April 11, 2018, 03:28:23 pm »

Davis singles to left center. Runners 1st and 2nd. 1 out.

BudGirl · « **Reply #52 on:** April 11, 2018, 03:28:53 pm »

I feel like you are just teasing me Jo. You better pull off a win.

Ty in Tampa · « **Reply #53 on:** April 11, 2018, 03:28:58 pm »

C'mon Marwin!

astrojo · « **Reply #54 on:** April 11, 2018, 03:31:50 pm »

Marwin, representing the go ahead run, 3-2 count, walks to load the bases.

LonghornCDR · « **Reply #55 on:** April 11, 2018, 03:32:21 pm »

Another chance for George. He needs this.

LonghornCDR · « **Reply #56 on:** April 11, 2018, 03:32:51 pm »

Well that worked.

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #57 on:** April 11, 2018, 03:32:56 pm »

I think Rodney's head is crooked and his hat is on straight.

hostros7 · « **Reply #58 on:** April 11, 2018, 03:33:07 pm »

Springer gets it done without getting it done!

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WVastro · « **Reply #59 on:** April 11, 2018, 03:33:11 pm »

Holy shit

astrojo · « **Reply #60 on:** April 11, 2018, 03:33:14 pm »

Springer beats dp, 2 runs in! Tied!

homer · « **Reply #61 on:** April 11, 2018, 03:33:18 pm »

The Twins defense is doing what it can to give this game away.

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #62 on:** April 11, 2018, 03:34:06 pm »

Wow! The Twins got greedy trying to get two and it costs them.

astrojo · « **Reply #63 on:** April 11, 2018, 03:34:29 pm »

Bregman, let’s make it a 5 hit game! Springer on 2nd, F7. But Astros tie. 8-8 going to bot 9

NeilT · « **Reply #64 on:** April 11, 2018, 03:37:06 pm »

Is Peacock back out?

astrojo · « **Reply #65 on:** April 11, 2018, 03:38:11 pm »

Quote from: BudGirl on April 11, 2018, 03:28:53 pm

I feel like you are just teasing me Jo. You better pull off a win.

I’m tryin’!

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #66 on:** April 11, 2018, 03:38:29 pm »

Quote from: astrojo on April 11, 2018, 03:33:14 pm

Springer beats dp, 2 runs in! Tied!

Well, a 2-base throwing error ties the game. Springer is still in a putrid funk.

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #67 on:** April 11, 2018, 03:38:40 pm »

Quote from: NeilT on April 11, 2018, 03:37:06 pm

Is Peacock back out?

Yes

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #68 on:** April 11, 2018, 03:38:55 pm »

Quote from: NeilT on April 11, 2018, 03:37:06 pm

Is Peacock back out?

Yes.

astrojo · « **Reply #69 on:** April 11, 2018, 03:39:27 pm »

Quote from: NeilT on April 11, 2018, 03:37:06 pm

Is Peacock back out?

Yes

Jacksonian · « **Reply #70 on:** April 11, 2018, 03:39:30 pm »

Quote from: HudsonHawk on April 11, 2018, 03:38:29 pm

Well, a 2-base throwing error ties the game. Springer is still in a putrid funk.

Is he trying to pull everything?

BizidyDizidy · « **Reply #71 on:** April 11, 2018, 03:40:27 pm »

We finally used our amazing double play ability for good, not evil.

homer · « **Reply #72 on:** April 11, 2018, 03:40:40 pm »

Quote from: NeilT on April 11, 2018, 03:37:06 pm

Is Peacock back out?

Yes

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #73 on:** April 11, 2018, 03:40:42 pm »

Quote from: Jacksonian on April 11, 2018, 03:39:30 pm

Is he trying to pull everything?

He’s like a baby giraffe learning to walk. His swing is a wreck. Not trying to pull, just trying to make contact. That’s a huge struggle
Right now.

astrojo · « **Reply #74 on:** April 11, 2018, 03:41:02 pm »

Peacock facing Morrison. K

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #75 on:** April 11, 2018, 03:41:34 pm »

Quote from: Jacksonian on April 11, 2018, 03:39:30 pm

Is he trying to pull everything?

Not the last time but most of the time.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #76 on:** April 11, 2018, 03:42:16 pm »

Kalas once again loses track of the inning. Either that or he doesn’t know what “extra innings” means.

LonghornCDR · « **Reply #77 on:** April 11, 2018, 03:42:33 pm »

Are we sure that Peacock doesn't have telekinesis? How does the ball move like that?

JimR · « **Reply #78 on:** April 11, 2018, 03:42:54 pm »

Quote from: HudsonHawk on April 11, 2018, 03:38:29 pm

Well, a 2-base throwing error ties the game. Springer is still in a putrid funk.

He took a shot at the shift. RBI on FC, second score on error.

astrojo · « **Reply #79 on:** April 11, 2018, 03:43:40 pm »

Escobar 0-3 w a walk today. Into the shift, Altuve throws him out. 2 away

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #80 on:** April 11, 2018, 03:44:54 pm »

Quote from: JimR on April 11, 2018, 03:42:54 pm

He took a shot at the shift. RBI on FC, second score on error.

Right. Just saying if Dozier doesn’t throw the ball away, this game is over. Springer didn’t exactly sting that ball.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #81 on:** April 11, 2018, 03:46:04 pm »

Game over

9-8 Twins.

astrojo · « **Reply #82 on:** April 11, 2018, 03:46:27 pm »

Kepler up. 3-2 count. Homer to right. 9-8 Twins. Final

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #83 on:** April 11, 2018, 03:46:57 pm »

Damn Kraut.

Ty in Tampa · « **Reply #84 on:** April 11, 2018, 03:47:10 pm »

Well, fuck.

hostros7 · « **Reply #85 on:** April 11, 2018, 03:47:49 pm »

Son of bitch

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HudsonHawk · « **Reply #86 on:** April 11, 2018, 03:48:06 pm »

So many chances today. Good news is the bats cane alive a bit. Bad news is McCullers looked like shit. Hopefully it was just one of them games. Get home and right the ship.

Ty in Tampa · « **Reply #87 on:** April 11, 2018, 03:48:47 pm »

At least there was some actual vaunting.

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #88 on:** April 11, 2018, 03:51:14 pm »

Schweinhund! I piss on your grandmother's grave!

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #89 on:** April 11, 2018, 03:51:31 pm »

Quote from: Ty in Tampa on April 11, 2018, 03:48:47 pm

At least there was some actual vaunting.

Yeah, but Marwin and Springer have to snap out of it. Need those guys.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #90 on:** April 11, 2018, 03:52:44 pm »

Well shitfuck. I really thought they were gonna come back and win this one. Now I’m depressed.

Ty in Tampa · « **Reply #91 on:** April 11, 2018, 03:53:23 pm »

Quote from: HudsonHawk on April 11, 2018, 03:51:31 pm

Yeah, but Marwin and Springer have to snap out of it. Need those guys.

No doubt. Yuli back Friday too, I heard.

astrojo · « **Reply #92 on:** April 11, 2018, 03:57:32 pm »

Quote from: HudsonHawk on April 11, 2018, 03:52:44 pm

Well shitfuck. I really thought they were gonna come back and win this one. Now I’m depressed.

Me, too. And I have to do taxes tonight. Ugh!

JimR · « **Reply #93 on:** April 11, 2018, 03:58:05 pm »

terrible slider

doyce7 · « **Reply #94 on:** April 11, 2018, 03:58:30 pm »

Quote from: HudsonHawk on April 11, 2018, 03:52:44 pm

Well shitfuck. I really thought they were gonna come back and win this one. Now I’m depressed.

Same. I feel like I've been halfassing at work for no reason now

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HudsonHawk · « **Reply #95 on:** April 11, 2018, 03:59:44 pm »

Quote from: JimR on April 11, 2018, 03:58:05 pm

terrible slider

He threw the same pitch the pitch before, and Kepler was right on it, fouling it straight back into the catcher. Didn't miss the second one.

astrojo · « **Reply #96 on:** April 11, 2018, 04:33:42 pm »

Quote from: HudsonHawk on April 11, 2018, 03:38:29 pm

Well, a 2-base throwing error ties the game. Springer is still in a putrid funk.

Yes, I knew that the rushed throw ended up in the dugout, allowing the tying run to score, but I acknowledge my crappy pbp skills. I was also just excited they tied the game. Damn shame they didn’t win.