Author Topic: Indians at Astros May 20, 2018 (Read 12642 times)

Astros Fan in Big D · « **on:** May 20, 2018, 07:16:15 pm »

2 flyball outs and a swinging K for Lance inthe 1st.

Kemp overran his ball in the LF corner but madea sweet recovery.

austro · « **Reply #1 on:** May 20, 2018, 07:22:17 pm »

Wow, Altuve just had a pitch to crush and missed it.

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #2 on:** May 20, 2018, 07:26:15 pm »

Top 1

Lindor flies out to deep CF
Brantley flies out in the corner in LF
Ramírez Ks swinging

Bottom 1
Springer grounds out 3-1 (nicely covered by Carrasco)
Bregman singles to left
Altuve 0-2, then 2-2 as Bregman draws some attention at 1B, then pokes a pitch outside into RF, Bregman nestled at 3rd by Melky Cabrera, Altuve hustles into 2nd
Correa goes 0-2 as Altuve steals 3rd, Ks swinging on a 1-2 slider

End 1
Indians 0
Astros 0

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #3 on:** May 20, 2018, 07:29:50 pm »

Made some noise but no dice.

Replay showed what a great rowit was that nailed Bregman.

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #4 on:** May 20, 2018, 07:32:46 pm »

For those who missed it, A-Rod hopes Robinson Cano learns a great lesson from his suspension.

Chutzpah, thy name is A-Rod.

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #5 on:** May 20, 2018, 07:33:08 pm »

Top 2

Encarnacion Ks swinging
Alonso Ks swinging
Cabrera Ks swinging

Mid 2

Indians 0
Astros 0

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #6 on:** May 20, 2018, 07:39:43 pm »

Rockets need a mini-run here.

Aussie Astro · « **Reply #7 on:** May 20, 2018, 07:40:46 pm »

Quote from: Astros Fan in Big D on May 20, 2018, 07:32:46 pm

For those who missed it, A-Rod hopes Robinson Cano learns a great lesson from his suspension.

Chutzpah, thy name is A-Rod.

ARoid has got a pair alright, I thought steroids were supposed to shrivel the raisins?

And this is why I always mute the commentary.

MikeyBoy · « **Reply #8 on:** May 20, 2018, 07:43:02 pm »

Good lord a-rod is awful.

astrojo · « **Reply #9 on:** May 20, 2018, 07:45:39 pm »

Not scoring the runner on 3rd with one out was pretty awful too. Cmon Kemp. Bring him home.

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #10 on:** May 20, 2018, 07:46:33 pm »

Come on George.

astrojo · « **Reply #11 on:** May 20, 2018, 07:46:35 pm »

Kemp walks. Bases juiced for Springer.

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #12 on:** May 20, 2018, 07:48:19 pm »

Bottom 2

Reddick Ks swinging
Gurriel (DH) doubles to the wall in right center
Gonzalez drives to the right side, this time Alonso can't make the grab, Marwin safe at first, Yuli to 3rd
McCann goes to 2-2, Ks swinging on a low/inside breaking ball
Kemp 2-0, takes a FB on the outer half 2-1, then a ball 3-1, walks on a FB outside
Springer misses a slider 0-1, lays off a pitch outside 1-1, then grins out weakly to 1B unassisted

End 2
Indians 0
Astros 0

astrojo · « **Reply #13 on:** May 20, 2018, 07:48:50 pm »

LOB’sters o’plenty tonight.

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #14 on:** May 20, 2018, 07:49:05 pm »

LOBster fest has started.

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #15 on:** May 20, 2018, 07:49:40 pm »

Someone needs to tell that announcer how to pronounce Carrasco.

austro · « **Reply #16 on:** May 20, 2018, 07:50:03 pm »

That was a horrible pitch for Springer to swing at. I think they're all pressing.

Aussie Astro · « **Reply #17 on:** May 20, 2018, 07:52:15 pm »

Quote from: austro on May 20, 2018, 07:50:03 pm

That was a horrible pitch for Springer to swing at. I think they're all pressing.

Give the man some credit, a lesser hitter wouldn't have got wood on it.

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #18 on:** May 20, 2018, 07:54:08 pm »

Hey Rockets, when you get a layup, you need to actually make the layup.

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #19 on:** May 20, 2018, 07:54:44 pm »

Top 3

Kipnis flies out to deep center
Gomes Ks swinging
Allen Ks swinging

Mid 3
Indians 0
Astros 0

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #20 on:** May 20, 2018, 07:55:47 pm »

Lance has fanned 6 of the first 9 hitters.

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #21 on:** May 20, 2018, 07:55:56 pm »

These ESPN broadcasts are just horrid.

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #22 on:** May 20, 2018, 08:02:23 pm »

Bottom 3

Bregman Ks looking
Altuve 0-2, lays off slider away, then flies out to right
Correa Ks looking

End 3
Indians 0
Astros 0

austro · « **Reply #23 on:** May 20, 2018, 08:03:14 pm »

Both of these pitchers are sharp.

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #24 on:** May 20, 2018, 08:04:55 pm »

Gameday says strike 2 to Correa was well outside.

Strike 3 on the other hand . . .

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #25 on:** May 20, 2018, 08:09:07 pm »

Top 4

Lindor grounds out 3-1
Brantley lines the first pitch directly into Springer's glove
Ramírez pops into foul territory over the 3rd base coach's box, Lance makes a nice running grab

Mid 4
Indians 0
Astros 0

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #26 on:** May 20, 2018, 08:10:49 pm »

Rockets missed an opportunityto close the gap.

And GSW missed a chance to step on their throat.

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #27 on:** May 20, 2018, 08:13:41 pm »

Bottom 4

Reddick grounds the first ball to 1st, 3 unassisted
Gurriel grounds out 6-3
Gonzalez Ks swinging

End 4
Indians 0
Astros 0

Jacksonian · « **Reply #28 on:** May 20, 2018, 08:15:38 pm »

Really trying to force it at the plate.

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #29 on:** May 20, 2018, 08:20:46 pm »

Top 5

Encarnacion flies out to Springer in left center
Alonso grounds out first pitch 3-1
Cabrera goes to 3-2, flies out to center

Mid 5
Indians 0
Astros 0

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #30 on:** May 20, 2018, 08:21:51 pm »

And now GSW commences the throat-stepping.

Aussie Astro · « **Reply #31 on:** May 20, 2018, 08:22:27 pm »

Quote from: Astros Fan in Big D on May 20, 2018, 08:10:49 pm

Rockets missed an opportunityto close the gap.

And GSW missed a chance to step on their throat.

And all of a sudden the margin is 21.

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #32 on:** May 20, 2018, 08:23:59 pm »

McCann is gonna have to do something with an inside FB.

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #33 on:** May 20, 2018, 08:28:10 pm »

Broadcast very generous to our batters, singing the praises of Carrasco. LOBsters.

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #34 on:** May 20, 2018, 08:28:48 pm »

The Astros sure have had a lot of baserunners for no score.

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #35 on:** May 20, 2018, 08:29:33 pm »

Bottom 5

McCann 3-2, flies out to left
Kemp singles sharply to right
Springer flies it to center
Bregman flies out to center

End 5
Indians 0
Astros 0

Aussie Astro · « **Reply #36 on:** May 20, 2018, 08:31:30 pm »

Quote from: Sphinx Drummond on May 20, 2018, 08:28:48 pm

The Astros sure have had a lot of baserunners for no score.

I was looking at some scores earlier, the Orioles had 13 hit for no runs today.

MikeyBoy · « **Reply #37 on:** May 20, 2018, 08:33:48 pm »

Fucking announcers.

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #38 on:** May 20, 2018, 08:34:21 pm »

Well done, ESPN.

You suck.

chuck · « **Reply #39 on:** May 20, 2018, 08:36:25 pm »

I come in, sit down, turn on the game and literally the first pitch I see is Kipnis' hit to right.

jbm · « **Reply #40 on:** May 20, 2018, 08:38:08 pm »

I should know, but what is the pbp fucker's name?

chuck · « **Reply #41 on:** May 20, 2018, 08:38:29 pm »

So just in case anyone is interested, I just changed my feed to the radio audio. That's how long I made it. A batter and a half maybe? Whoever that fuckwit is started in on some fucked up analogy that has to do with pasta sauce and I was like, Welp, that's it.

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #42 on:** May 20, 2018, 08:39:00 pm »

Quote from: chuck on May 20, 2018, 08:36:25 pm

I come in, sit down, turn on the game and literally the first pitch I see is Kipnis' hit to right.

I was perfectly happy to blame ESPN but if you want us to blame you . . .

WVastro · « **Reply #43 on:** May 20, 2018, 08:40:25 pm »

Quote from: Astros Fan in Big D on May 20, 2018, 08:39:00 pm

I was perfectly happy to blame ESPN but if you want us to blame you . . .

Clearly ESPN’s fault. Not even in doubt. ESPN was just waiting for Chuck to turn the game on.

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #44 on:** May 20, 2018, 08:40:38 pm »

Top 6

Kipnis singles to right
Gomes pops up, Astros let it/have it drop, Kipnis forces at 2nd
Allen Ks swinging
Lindor taps ever so weakly to Yuli who fuel fields it adjacent to the bag

Mid 6
Indians 0
Astros 0

chuck · « **Reply #45 on:** May 20, 2018, 08:40:50 pm »

The woman, by the way, I don't mind at all. I've always felt that she does a good job trying to talk about, analyze and understand what's going on when the dicksticks around her aren't trying to be funny and acting like idiots.

Anyway, you guys let me know how it goes.

austro · « **Reply #46 on:** May 20, 2018, 08:41:22 pm »

Quote from: Aussie Astro on May 20, 2018, 08:22:27 pm

And all of a sudden the margin is 21.

Does anybody really believe that the Rockets are going to win more than the one they already have? I sure don't.

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #47 on:** May 20, 2018, 08:43:14 pm »

Quote from: austro on May 20, 2018, 08:41:22 pm

Does anybody really believe that the Rockets are going to win more than the one they already have? I sure don't.

Used to believe,

hostros7 · « **Reply #48 on:** May 20, 2018, 08:44:11 pm »

The fact that ESPN makes the bat licking of puig it’s signature baseball promo tells you all you need to know.

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Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #49 on:** May 20, 2018, 08:44:13 pm »

Quote from: austro on May 20, 2018, 08:41:22 pm

Does anybody really believe that the Rockets are going to win more than the one they already have? I sure don't.

They are deeper than GSW, but the role players have to make that depth matter. Make open 3s, move the ball, make layups to complement Harden.

So yes, another win.

But not another 3 wins.

chuck · « **Reply #50 on:** May 20, 2018, 08:44:28 pm »

Quote from: austro on May 20, 2018, 08:41:22 pm

Does anybody really believe that the Rockets are going to win more than the one they already have? I sure don't.

I think they'll win two. If they win one of these in California they might win three.

Of course I don't watch the games and have no real basis for my opinions. Which I guess means I should immediately share them on Twitter.

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #51 on:** May 20, 2018, 08:44:32 pm »

Quote from: jbm on May 20, 2018, 08:38:08 pm

I should know, but what is the pbp fucker's name?

Matt Vagcursing.

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #52 on:** May 20, 2018, 08:50:28 pm »

Bottom 6

Altuve battles to 3-2, grounds out 6-3 (slipped coming out of the box, does not appear injured)
Correa grounds out 4-3
Reddick likewise 4-3

End 6
Indians 0
Astros 0

austro · « **Reply #53 on:** May 20, 2018, 08:51:48 pm »

Quote from: Astros Fan in Big D on May 20, 2018, 08:50:28 pm

Altuve battles to 3-2, grounds out 6-3 (slipped coming out of the box, does not appear injured)

That's two nights in a row.

Jacksonian · « **Reply #54 on:** May 20, 2018, 08:54:12 pm »

Quote from: chuck on May 20, 2018, 08:40:50 pm

The woman, by the way, I don't mind at all. I've always felt that she does a good job trying to talk about, analyze and understand what's going on when the dicksticks around her aren't trying to be funny and acting like idiots.

Anyway, you guys let me know how it goes.

Jessica Mendoza. She’s done everything in fastpitch softball a woman can do. They pulled her from color of college softball for this.

jbm · « **Reply #55 on:** May 20, 2018, 08:56:17 pm »

Mendoza is fine, fuck the others.

Don't often see a batter lose a bat like that.

hostros7 · « **Reply #56 on:** May 20, 2018, 08:57:33 pm »

“Jim lihnaw”

- Alex Rodriguez

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Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #57 on:** May 20, 2018, 08:58:48 pm »

Quote from: Jacksonian on May 20, 2018, 08:54:12 pm

Jessica Mendoza. She’s done everything in fastpitch softball a woman can do. They pulled her from color of college softball for this.

I'd rather have her in a 2- announcer booth.

But ESPN has never dedicated their baseball coverage entirely to the game at hand.

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #58 on:** May 20, 2018, 08:59:07 pm »

The more Alex Rodriguez babbles on, the dumber he sounds.

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #59 on:** May 20, 2018, 09:00:30 pm »

Now doing yanny/laurel.

Good grief.

austro · « **Reply #60 on:** May 20, 2018, 09:01:08 pm »

Seriously, Yanni or Laurel?

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #61 on:** May 20, 2018, 09:02:05 pm »

Lance, finish them.

Jacksonian · « **Reply #62 on:** May 20, 2018, 09:02:15 pm »

Quote from: austro on May 20, 2018, 09:01:08 pm

Seriously, Yanni or Laurel?

All I hear is fuckwit. Fuckwit. Fuckwit.

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #63 on:** May 20, 2018, 09:02:52 pm »

Top 7

Brantley grounds out 3-1
Ramírez loses his bat on strike 2, can't check up and goes down swinging
Encarnacion walks
Alonso 3-0, walks
Cabrera lines out to a prancing Reddick in right

Mid 7
Indians 0
Astros 0

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #64 on:** May 20, 2018, 09:03:03 pm »

All time low in baseball broadcasting.

jbm · « **Reply #65 on:** May 20, 2018, 09:03:36 pm »

Nice rebound by Lance.

Time for a clutch hit.

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #66 on:** May 20, 2018, 09:04:51 pm »

Quote from: Sphinx Drummond on May 20, 2018, 09:03:03 pm

All time low in ~~baseball~~ broadcasting.

FIFY

astrojo · « **Reply #67 on:** May 20, 2018, 09:05:23 pm »

Let’s get some runs boys and get McCullers a win!

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #68 on:** May 20, 2018, 09:05:51 pm »

Carrasco is at 89 pitches.

Imagine things would have to get pretty hairy for Tito to go to the pen.

hostros7 · « **Reply #69 on:** May 20, 2018, 09:06:55 pm »

La Pina esta aqui

Wish my Spanish was better.

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Aussie Astro · « **Reply #70 on:** May 20, 2018, 09:09:21 pm »

Quote from: austro on May 20, 2018, 08:41:22 pm

Does anybody really believe that the Rockets are going to win more than the one they already have? I sure don't.

I am sure they won't win when they use the game plan that has Harden walking the ball up the court and holding for > 15 seconds each possession. Push it up and move the ball worked in game 2 and I don't know why they reverted to the unsuccessful game 1 plan? And of course there is the recurring defensive rotation problem...

hostros7 · « **Reply #71 on:** May 20, 2018, 09:09:40 pm »

Mccannonballlllll

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astrojo · « **Reply #72 on:** May 20, 2018, 09:09:45 pm »

McCann!

chuck · « **Reply #73 on:** May 20, 2018, 09:09:50 pm »

Quote from: hostros7 on May 20, 2018, 09:06:55 pm

La Pina esta aqui

Wish my Spanish was better.

What else were you looking to say?

Oddly enough, I like A-Rod just fine when he's in the studio doing pregame or analysis or whatever they do. In-game color, brutal.

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #74 on:** May 20, 2018, 09:09:53 pm »

MCCANNON BALL!!!!!!!!

jbm · « **Reply #75 on:** May 20, 2018, 09:10:25 pm »

I'm hearing Blum even though he's not here

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #76 on:** May 20, 2018, 09:11:54 pm »

Bottom 7

Gurriel singles sharply inthe middle
Gonzalez bunts Yuli to 2nd (sac 1-4)
McCann homers over the bullpen in Right, Yuli scores
Kemp pops out to the ss in shallow center
Springer pops weakly to 2B

End 7
Indians 0
Astros 2

hostros7 · « **Reply #77 on:** May 20, 2018, 09:12:11 pm »

Quote from: chuck on May 20, 2018, 09:09:50 pm

What else were you looking to say?

Oddly enough, I like A-Rod just fine when he's in the studio doing pregame or analysis or whatever they do. In-game color, brutal.

Something along the lines of Junot Diaz slang about sexual misconduct without the actual propensity for sexual misconduct.

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astrojo · « **Reply #78 on:** May 20, 2018, 09:12:46 pm »

Quote from: Aussie Astro on May 20, 2018, 09:09:21 pm

I am sure they won't win when they use the game plan that has Harden walking the ball up the court and holding for > 15 seconds each possession. Push it up and move the ball worked in game 2 and I don't know why they reverted to the unsuccessful game 1 plan? And of course there is the recurring defensive rotation problem...

It’s completely puzzling. They are embarrassing themselves now. Warriors up 34 w 3min remaining

Final 126-85

Aussie Astro · « **Reply #79 on:** May 20, 2018, 09:15:06 pm »

Quote from: chuck on May 20, 2018, 09:09:50 pm

What else were you looking to say?

Oddly enough, I like A-Rod just fine when he's in the studio doing pregame or analysis or whatever they do. In-game color, brutal.

A cheat and a liar, fuck him.

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #80 on:** May 20, 2018, 09:19:34 pm »

Now I'm hearing "kill me, kill me, kill me"

Ty in Tampa · « **Reply #81 on:** May 20, 2018, 09:21:59 pm »

Everything about this ESPN coverage is shit. Complete shit.

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #82 on:** May 20, 2018, 09:24:54 pm »

Allen on, Devo coming in to face Lindor.

Jacksonian · « **Reply #83 on:** May 20, 2018, 09:25:55 pm »

I liked Mendoza correcting Arod about the team and analytics adding that last year Be!tran was there to remind them to just see if and hit it as a difference between this year and last.

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #84 on:** May 20, 2018, 09:26:42 pm »

Top 8

Harris on in relief

Kipnis lines softly to the shifted Correa ti the right of 2B
Gomes 3-2, fouls off 2 pitches, Ks swinging on a high FB
Allen singles to right
Devo comes in fron the pen
Lindor fouls off a FB inside, fouls an offspeed pitch, then Ks on the CoD

Mid 8
Indians 0
Astros 2

astrojo · « **Reply #85 on:** May 20, 2018, 09:27:15 pm »

Lindor K on 3 pitches. #DevoStrut

doyce7 · « **Reply #86 on:** May 20, 2018, 09:28:03 pm »

Devo made Lindor look silly

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chuck · « **Reply #87 on:** May 20, 2018, 09:28:48 pm »

Quote from: hostros7 on May 20, 2018, 09:12:11 pm

Something along the lines of Junot Diaz slang about sexual misconduct without the actual propensity for sexual misconduct.

I was wondering how this would come up. You know, it would not surprise me one bit if the abuse he described as inflicted on him were wholly invented.

Mainly I just wonder why the fuck guys can't keep from harassing and abusing women. In my own experience it's really not that difficult. Which reminds me, Diaz's statement in the wake of the accusations ended with something along the lines of, We have to teach men about consent and boundaries. Uhh, no, motherfucker, we need to teach YOU about consent and boundaries. Don't bring me into this you fucking dickface.

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #88 on:** May 20, 2018, 09:28:54 pm »

They should play Devo off with Bob Seger's 'her strut'.

We're in a post-gender world now so it could work.

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #89 on:** May 20, 2018, 09:33:12 pm »

2 on for Correa

astrojo · « **Reply #90 on:** May 20, 2018, 09:34:44 pm »

Correa not having a great night. K swinging, K looking and 2 groundouts, the last being a DP.

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #91 on:** May 20, 2018, 09:34:46 pm »

And that fizzled quickly.

Lefty on the way in to face Josh.

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #92 on:** May 20, 2018, 09:35:31 pm »

Quote from: astrojo on May 20, 2018, 09:34:44 pm

Correa not having a great night. K swinging, K looking and 2 groundouts, the last being a DP.

Rough night.

The Spleen · « **Reply #93 on:** May 20, 2018, 09:37:48 pm »

Quote from: Astros Fan in Big D on May 20, 2018, 09:35:31 pm

Rough night.

It still blows my mind that almost every position player on the team has taken a step backward this year, while at/near their primes and healthy.

astrojo · « **Reply #94 on:** May 20, 2018, 09:38:17 pm »

Reddick! Woo! Plates Bregman w a double. 3-0 Astros

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #95 on:** May 20, 2018, 09:39:08 pm »

Way to hammer that 0-2 meatball, Josh!

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #96 on:** May 20, 2018, 09:40:38 pm »

Quote from: The Spleen on May 20, 2018, 09:37:48 pm

It still blows my mind that almost every position player on the team has taken a step backward this year, while at/near their primes and healthy.

They've all also had hot stretches.

When Altuve's average dropped 40 points he was still above .300.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #97 on:** May 20, 2018, 09:40:55 pm »

Correa now hitting .180 at home.

JimR · « **Reply #98 on:** May 20, 2018, 09:41:51 pm »

Quote from: Ty in Tampa on May 20, 2018, 09:21:59 pm

Everything about this ESPN coverage is shit. Complete shit.

I have had the Worrell button on the entire game.

MRaup · « **Reply #99 on:** May 20, 2018, 09:43:52 pm »

I'm glad to hear that everyone else is appalled at this fucking dogshit smoothie ESPN is serving up.

ARod is so bad/creepy/terrible it defies description.

Mendoza is actually pretty solid. Put her with someone that actually gives a fuck about calling a baseball game, and I'd watch/listen.

JimR · « **Reply #100 on:** May 20, 2018, 09:44:42 pm »

Send Devo back out.

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #101 on:** May 20, 2018, 09:44:51 pm »

Bottom 8

Bregman lines sharply to short, fielded on a hop on the back step, Bregman safe at first (throw was late and dropped)
Altuve singles sharply to center, Bregman to 2nd
Correa gidp 6-4-3, Bregman to 3rd
Carrasco is done, Tyler Olson (LHP) coming in
Reddick 0-2, then drives a ball to the wall in center, Bregman scores, Josh on 2nd with a double
Cody Allen comes in fron the pen
Gurriel after battling, flies out to Lindor in shallow left

End 8
Indians 0
Astros 3

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #102 on:** May 20, 2018, 09:45:43 pm »

Quote from: JimR on May 20, 2018, 09:44:42 pm

Send Devo back out.

That’s my assumption.

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #103 on:** May 20, 2018, 09:46:05 pm »

Those 2 walks in the 7th ratcheted the top of the order up to the 9th.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #104 on:** May 20, 2018, 09:49:18 pm »

Kemp didn’t much of a read on that ball

JimR · « **Reply #105 on:** May 20, 2018, 09:50:06 pm »

Quote from: HudsonHawk on May 20, 2018, 09:49:18 pm

Kemp didn’t much of a read on that ball

Yep. I thought he had a shot at it.

austro · « **Reply #106 on:** May 20, 2018, 09:50:50 pm »

Quote from: astrojo on May 20, 2018, 09:12:46 pm

It’s completely puzzling. They are embarrassing themselves now. Warriors up 34 w 3min remaining

Final 126-85

There should be a mercy/incompetence rule in the playoffs: you lose by 30+ points in a game, and that round is over.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #107 on:** May 20, 2018, 09:52:18 pm »

Quote from: JimR on May 20, 2018, 09:50:06 pm

Yep. I thought he had a shot at it.

It bounced on the track in front of the LF wall. I was shocked it wasn’t caught.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #108 on:** May 20, 2018, 09:54:41 pm »

Encarnacion is on the fastball. He deserves a slider in the dirtt

Jacksonian · « **Reply #109 on:** May 20, 2018, 09:55:05 pm »

Quote from: HudsonHawk on May 20, 2018, 09:52:18 pm

It bounced on the track in front of the LF wall. I was shocked it wasn’t caught.

The drawback to having a utility player there rather than an everyday left fielder.

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #110 on:** May 20, 2018, 09:55:18 pm »

Quote from: HudsonHawk on May 20, 2018, 09:52:18 pm

It bounced on the track in front of the LF wall. I was shocked it wasn’t caught.

Play at 2nd was close too. Wonder if hitter thought the same.

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #111 on:** May 20, 2018, 09:57:55 pm »

Top 9

Devo on the bump

Brantley doubles to the scoreboard in left
Ramírez lines out to Springer who catches it on the run over the shoulder, Brantley to 3rd
Giles comes in
Encarnacion grounds out 5-3, Astros concede the run
Alonso grinds in to the shift, 4-3

Final
Indians 1
Astros 3

JimR · « **Reply #112 on:** May 20, 2018, 09:59:04 pm »

Solid job by Giles. Good win.

We still need a bat.

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #113 on:** May 20, 2018, 09:59:48 pm »

That's another series win.

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #114 on:** May 20, 2018, 10:12:52 pm »

Lance was outstanding tonight.

At one point the pbp guy said Carrasco was matching him pitch for pitch. That was crap. Carrasco wiggled off the hook a few times early, while LMJ ws perfect thru 5.

McCullers: 8 7 (thanks Jim) IP, 0 R, 1 H, 8 K, 2 BB

JimR · « **Reply #115 on:** May 20, 2018, 10:17:57 pm »

Quote from: Astros Fan in Big D on May 20, 2018, 10:12:52 pm

Lance was outstanding tonight.

At one point the pbp guy said Carrasco was matching him pitch for pitch. That was crap. Carrasco wiggled off the hook a few times early, while LMJ ws perfect thru 5.

McCullers: 8 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 8 K, 2 BB

Small nit: 7 IP

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #116 on:** May 20, 2018, 10:18:26 pm »

Yes, you did hear it:

https://twitter.com/blummer27/status/998385521125740545?s=19

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #117 on:** May 20, 2018, 10:19:13 pm »

Quote from: JimR on May 20, 2018, 10:17:57 pm

Small nit: 7 IP

Oops.

Lefty · « **Reply #118 on:** May 20, 2018, 11:08:53 pm »

Quote from: austro on May 20, 2018, 09:50:50 pm

There should be a mercy/incompetence rule in the playoffs: you lose by 30+ points in a game, and that round is over.

Oh fuck that shit.

juliogotay · « **Reply #119 on:** May 21, 2018, 09:22:59 am »

Quote from: Sphinx Drummond on May 20, 2018, 07:55:56 pm

These ESPN broadcasts are just horrid.

Whoever decided baseball needs three people in a booth is a moron. Late in his career Scully worked alone but I wouldn't recommend that for many. I was on vacation last week and could only get Astros baseball on satellite radio and I decided I am really missing out by not listening to Ford/Sparks. They are terrific. I am growing less interested in hearing Blum and Kalas, especially Kalas. Add Bagwell to the mix and it becomes a monthly tribute to Bagwell. And its' not his fault.

BlownRanger · « **Reply #120 on:** May 21, 2018, 10:12:56 am »

Mendoza's greatest contribution to the broadcast was calling out Vasgursian and pointing out what an incredibly stupid statement it was when he said the Luhnow-era Astros had not missed on any of their overall No. 1 draft picks.

juliogotay · « **Reply #121 on:** May 21, 2018, 10:24:45 am »

After last nights' game McCullers has the lowest MMP ERA among Houston pitchers with at least 175 IP at 2.30. Clemens and Oswalt come in next at 2.55. I never would have guessed that.

jbm · « **Reply #122 on:** May 21, 2018, 10:49:33 am »

The development of his change this year has been huge. He already had dominant skills, but this addition has taken him to a new level. Knock on wood about his health.

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #123 on:** May 21, 2018, 11:06:38 am »

Quote from: juliogotay on May 21, 2018, 09:22:59 am

I was on vacation last week and could only get Astros baseball on satellite radio and I decided I am really missing out by not listening to Ford/Sparks. They are terrific. I am growing less interested in hearing Blum and Kalas, especially Kalas. Add Bagwell to the mix and it becomes a monthly tribute to Bagwell. And its' not his fault.

Ford and Sparks are really good, Kalas and Blum are much better than Ashby and Blum. I like Kalas' sonic qualities and think he does well at calling the action on the field, but his banter between calls is pedestrian and clichéd (Not just Kalas, it's a problem that permeates sports announcing). I don't need personality, I want play by play, the game is the show.

JimR · « **Reply #124 on:** May 21, 2018, 04:18:40 pm »

I like Kalas.