Author Topic: Rays @ Astros, June 19, 2018 (Read 14968 times)

HudsonHawk · « **on:** June 19, 2018, 07:13:36 pm »

Going for #13...

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #1 on:** June 19, 2018, 07:19:24 pm »

T1:

Kiermeier...0-2...1-2...2-2...3-2...pops out F5
Duffy singles to CF
Bauers grounds to 2B, but with the shift on, no one to cover 2B, so Correa goes to 1B for the 6-3, Duffy to 2B
Ramos strikes out swinging

No score

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #2 on:** June 19, 2018, 07:28:32 pm »

Astros with the bases juiced...one out...

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #3 on:** June 19, 2018, 07:31:05 pm »

B1:

Springer with an infield single to SS...diving stop, throw from the knees, but no chance
Bregman...3-0...walks, Springer to 2B
Correa chops into FC on the first pitch, Bregman out 5-4 at 2B, Springer to 3B
Gurriel walks, Correa to 2B
Gattis flies out F9 and Springer thrown out 9-2 trying to score to complete the double play

No score

austro · « **Reply #4 on:** June 19, 2018, 07:31:27 pm »

Quote from: HudsonHawk on June 19, 2018, 07:28:32 pm

Astros with the bases juiced...one out...

You'll get nothing, and you'll like it!

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #5 on:** June 19, 2018, 07:32:41 pm »

Quote from: austro on June 19, 2018, 07:31:27 pm

You'll get nothing, and you'll like it!

Ramos missed the tag, but Springer missed the plate.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #6 on:** June 19, 2018, 07:35:26 pm »

1-0 Rays

austro · « **Reply #7 on:** June 19, 2018, 07:38:01 pm »

Quote from: HudsonHawk on June 19, 2018, 07:35:26 pm

1-0 Rays

On a crush by a guy entering the game in an 0-23 funk.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #8 on:** June 19, 2018, 07:39:09 pm »

T2:

Wendle strikes out looking
Cron crushes a home run to LF
Smith strikes out swinging
Gomez strikes out swinging

1-0 Rays

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #9 on:** June 19, 2018, 07:44:41 pm »

B2:

Marwin strikes out looking
Stassi grounds out 4-3 into the shift
White grounds out 5-3

1-0 Rays

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #10 on:** June 19, 2018, 07:51:18 pm »

T3:

Hechavarria strikes out swinging
Kiermaier strikes out looking
Duffy flies out F8 on the first pitch

1-0 Rays

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #11 on:** June 19, 2018, 08:00:58 pm »

Bregman thi the wall in right center, plates Springer, but overslides second. . .

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #12 on:** June 19, 2018, 08:02:48 pm »

B3:

Marisnick singles to CF
Springer grounds up the middle...shift on, and Marisnick out 4-6 at 2B, but George beats the rap at 1B
Springer to 2B on a wild pitch
Bregman drills one off the RF wall, Springer scores, Bregman thrown out 9-4 trying to stretch it to a double...easily beats the throw, but overslides the base and had to try to scramble back...Astros challenging...looks close...upheld
Correa whiffs at sliders in the dirt

1-1

Knoxbanedoodle · « **Reply #13 on:** June 19, 2018, 08:04:58 pm »

Last night right when I tuned in Bregman doubled to win it. Just now as I tuned in he singled to tie it.

What do you guys want me to do?

MusicMan · « **Reply #14 on:** June 19, 2018, 08:05:07 pm »

TOOTBLAN Tonight

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MusicMan · « **Reply #15 on:** June 19, 2018, 08:05:50 pm »

Quote from: Knoxbanedoodle on June 19, 2018, 08:04:58 pm

Last night right when I tuned in Bregman doubled to win it. Just now as I tuned in he singled to tie it.

What do you guys want me to do?

Turn the tv off. Refresh GZ every 5 seconds. We’ll tell you when to tune in.

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Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #16 on:** June 19, 2018, 08:08:54 pm »

Dear George,

The power alley in right has been taking trash about you for some time.

Thought you'd want to know.

Knoxbanedoodle · « **Reply #17 on:** June 19, 2018, 08:09:13 pm »

Quote from: MusicMan on June 19, 2018, 08:05:50 pm

Turn the tv off. Refresh GZ every 5 seconds. We’ll tell you when to tune in.

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OK but Jesus Christ I’ll expect to be entertained!

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #18 on:** June 19, 2018, 08:13:47 pm »

Quote from: Knoxbanedoodle on June 19, 2018, 08:09:13 pm

OK but Jesus Christ I’ll expect to be entertained!

What do you call a party with 100 midgets?

A little get together.

Lefty · « **Reply #19 on:** June 19, 2018, 08:15:57 pm »

Quote from: MusicMan on June 19, 2018, 08:05:07 pm

TOOTBLAN

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Urge to kill...rising

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #20 on:** June 19, 2018, 08:16:03 pm »

T4

Bauers...0-2...1-2...2-2...3-2...strikes out swinging
Ramos strikes out swinging
Wendle doubles to RF
Cron grounds out 5-3

Tied 1-1

Knoxbanedoodle · « **Reply #21 on:** June 19, 2018, 08:17:26 pm »

Quote from: Astros Fan in Big D on June 19, 2018, 08:13:47 pm

What do you call a party with 100 midgets?

A little get together.

Thanks very much.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #22 on:** June 19, 2018, 08:22:47 pm »

B4:

Gurriel strikes out swinging
Gattis strikes out swinging
Marwin strikes out looking

1-1 still

homer · « **Reply #23 on:** June 19, 2018, 08:24:05 pm »

Marwin ejected

Knoxbanedoodle · « **Reply #24 on:** June 19, 2018, 08:24:27 pm »

I think if I hated the Astros instead of loving them I would hate Marwin the most instead of liking him the least.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #25 on:** June 19, 2018, 08:25:05 pm »

Marwin tossed for arguing strike call

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #26 on:** June 19, 2018, 08:27:18 pm »

Marwin seems to be the most likely get a burr up his ass about a strike zone.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #27 on:** June 19, 2018, 08:35:24 pm »

T5:

Smith grounds out 6-3
Gomez...full count...walks
Hechavarria flies out F8
Kiermaier grounds out 3U

1-1 still

MikeyBoy · « **Reply #28 on:** June 19, 2018, 08:39:48 pm »

Snell has some filthy shit.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #29 on:** June 19, 2018, 08:42:19 pm »

B5:

Stassi strikes out swinging
White...full up...walks
Marisnick flies out F9 at the track on the first pitch
Springer flies out F8 on the first pitch

1-1

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #30 on:** June 19, 2018, 08:43:07 pm »

Jake ~~swinging the bat~~ making solid contact a little better lately.

Knoxbanedoodle · « **Reply #31 on:** June 19, 2018, 08:43:22 pm »

This Snell is great.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #32 on:** June 19, 2018, 08:52:45 pm »

T6:

Duffy strikes out swinging
Bauers pops to shallow LF
Ramos singles to CF on the first pitch
Wendle...3-0...3-1...grounds to SS...but the shift...Ramos to 2B
Cron...0-2...strikes out swinging

Still 1-1

austro · « **Reply #33 on:** June 19, 2018, 08:58:41 pm »

Carlos may need to sit for a couple days.

jbm · « **Reply #34 on:** June 19, 2018, 08:59:59 pm »

Quote from: Knoxbanedoodle on June 19, 2018, 08:43:22 pm

This Snell is great.

He doesn’t make many mistakes. Pretty impressive.

WVastro · « **Reply #35 on:** June 19, 2018, 09:00:49 pm »

Quote from: austro on June 19, 2018, 08:58:41 pm

Carlos may need to sit for a couple days.

I feel like he’s been turning it around lately.

austro · « **Reply #36 on:** June 19, 2018, 09:01:32 pm »

Quote from: WVastro on June 19, 2018, 09:00:49 pm

I feel like he’s been turning it around lately.

He still seems really anxious to me. But he recovered well after that first strike.

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #37 on:** June 19, 2018, 09:02:19 pm »

2 on for Yuli.

austro · « **Reply #38 on:** June 19, 2018, 09:02:19 pm »

Also, Snell has been throwing some pretty nasty pitches.

WVastro · « **Reply #39 on:** June 19, 2018, 09:03:59 pm »

Quote from: austro on June 19, 2018, 09:02:19 pm

Also, Snell has been throwing some pretty nasty pitches.

I might be behind (streaming) but he pitched Yuli pretty damn tough. Not much to work with.

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #40 on:** June 19, 2018, 09:04:28 pm »

Quote from: austro on June 19, 2018, 09:02:19 pm

Also, Snell has been throwing some pretty nasty pitches.

He painted both corners to get ahead of Yuli.

jbm · « **Reply #41 on:** June 19, 2018, 09:05:04 pm »

No respect for Tony. Make em pay

austro · « **Reply #42 on:** June 19, 2018, 09:05:16 pm »

Quote from: Astros Fan in Big D on June 19, 2018, 09:04:28 pm

He painted both corners to get ahead of Yuli.

Yeah, that was masterful.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #43 on:** June 19, 2018, 09:05:46 pm »

B6:

Bregman walks
Correa...works the count full...walks, Bregman to 2B
Gurriel...0-2...grounds into 6-4-3 double play, Bregman to 3B
Gattis intentionally walked
Kemp...in his first at bat since coming for Marwin...flies out F8

Another wasted inning

1-1

TerryPuhl21 · « **Reply #44 on:** June 19, 2018, 09:06:47 pm »

That dude in center for the Rays is pretty good. Hit it somewhere else guys.

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astrojo · « **Reply #45 on:** June 19, 2018, 09:08:40 pm »

Double play number 74, most in the majors. Imagine what their run differential could be...

TerryPuhl21 · « **Reply #46 on:** June 19, 2018, 09:08:43 pm »

Disturbing side bar.......just read where Dallas Keuchel is going to bare his ass for the ESPN The Body Issue. Those wanting to know what his tattoos were the other night may get an unobstructed view of them.

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Knoxbanedoodle · « **Reply #47 on:** June 19, 2018, 09:09:10 pm »

Instead of Marwin having his third at bat against Snell in a crucial spot—or Gattis getting a chance to swing—it’s Kemp’s first and maybe only at bat because dude threw a tizzy over a clear strike.

austro · « **Reply #48 on:** June 19, 2018, 09:09:11 pm »

Quote from: TerryPuhl21 on June 19, 2018, 09:06:47 pm

That dude in center for the Rays is pretty good. Hit it somewhere else guys.

I was hoping he wouldn't return until they left town.

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #49 on:** June 19, 2018, 09:16:17 pm »

Quote from: TerryPuhl21 on June 19, 2018, 09:08:43 pm

Disturbing side bar.......just read where Dallas Keuchel is going to bare his ass for the ESPN The Body Issue. Those wanting to know what his tattoos were the other night may get an unobstructed view of them.

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He'll never be as sexy as Prince Fielder.

austro · « **Reply #50 on:** June 19, 2018, 09:19:42 pm »

Jeez, die already!

WVastro · « **Reply #51 on:** June 19, 2018, 09:21:15 pm »

Damn. Well done JV.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #52 on:** June 19, 2018, 09:21:29 pm »

10 pitch at bat with two out ends in an E5 and Verlander can't get out of the 7th...Rondon in

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #53 on:** June 19, 2018, 09:22:11 pm »

JV looked frustrated coming off.

Knoxbanedoodle · « **Reply #54 on:** June 19, 2018, 09:22:31 pm »

Weird spot for Rondon.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #55 on:** June 19, 2018, 09:24:20 pm »

Quote from: Knoxbanedoodle on June 19, 2018, 09:22:31 pm

Weird spot for Rondon.

Would have thought Sipp

astrojo · « **Reply #56 on:** June 19, 2018, 09:26:09 pm »

Quote from: Astros Fan in Big D on June 19, 2018, 09:22:11 pm

JV looked frustrated coming off.

Who could blame him? Bregman almost surely makes that play, but Hinch inexplicably gets cute with the defense while sitting his best hitter (with the best numbers against Snell) while chasing record win # 13 of a streak even though you have an off day Thursday.

Knoxbanedoodle · « **Reply #57 on:** June 19, 2018, 09:26:18 pm »

This could be our first mound-visit game.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #58 on:** June 19, 2018, 09:27:31 pm »

T7:

Smith flies out F7
Gomez...3-2...pops out F3
Hechavarria grounds to 3B, Yuli whiffs at it...E5 as Hechavarria ends up at 2B...scored a double, I guess

And that's all for Verlander, Rondon in

Kiermaier...0-2...1-2...2-2...grounds out 1U

Still tied 1-1 at the stretch

Lefty · « **Reply #59 on:** June 19, 2018, 09:28:45 pm »

Quote from: astrojo on June 19, 2018, 09:26:09 pm

Who could blame him? Bregman almost surely makes that play, but Hinch inexplicably gets cute with the defense while sitting his best hitter (with the best numbers against Snell) while chasing record win # 13 of a streak.

Altuve has played (3DH) every game this year until today.

And he wanted all the RHB in the lineup against Snell, who is murderous on LHB.

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #60 on:** June 19, 2018, 09:28:58 pm »

Rondon gets it done, and JV is pumped.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #61 on:** June 19, 2018, 09:29:31 pm »

Quote from: astrojo on June 19, 2018, 09:26:09 pm

Who could blame him? Bregman almost surely makes that play, but Hinch inexplicably gets cute with the defense while sitting his best hitter (with the best numbers against Snell) while chasing record win # 13 of a streak.

If you're gonna start White in place of Altuve, it throws off everything. But it is what it is. He's not managing a streak.

Lefty · « **Reply #62 on:** June 19, 2018, 09:31:02 pm »

Quote from: HudsonHawk on June 19, 2018, 09:29:31 pm

If you're gonna start White in place of Altuve, it throws off everything. But it is what it is. He's not managing a streak.

It was White in place of Kemp

Knoxbanedoodle · « **Reply #63 on:** June 19, 2018, 09:31:11 pm »

That was tense. It was starting to get the flavor of one of those godawful unending abortions of an inning. For a different Astros team it wouldve been. Let’s hope the bats make something of it.

jbm · « **Reply #64 on:** June 19, 2018, 09:31:33 pm »

Verlander is so damn good. You don’t see many starters these days pound that many fastballs in the zone, especially in tight situations.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #65 on:** June 19, 2018, 09:34:34 pm »

Quote from: Lefty on June 19, 2018, 09:31:02 pm

It was White in place of Kemp

It's pretty common for Marisnick to get a start against a lefty instead of Kemp. Altuve is an everyday starter.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #66 on:** June 19, 2018, 09:36:51 pm »

B7:

Stassi...full count...draws a leadoff walk
White pops out to shallow LF on the first pitch
Marisnick flies out F8 on the first pitch
Springer...full count...flies out F8...Kiermaier leaps for no reason

Still tied

austro · « **Reply #67 on:** June 19, 2018, 09:37:12 pm »

Rats.

astrojo · « **Reply #68 on:** June 19, 2018, 09:37:22 pm »

Quote from: HudsonHawk on June 19, 2018, 09:29:31 pm

If you're gonna start White in place of Altuve, it throws off everything. But it is what it is. He's not managing a streak.

I get it, but to me it still made more sense to start Altuve tonight against Snell and rest him tomorrow or Friday, giving him two days in a row.

Lefty · « **Reply #69 on:** June 19, 2018, 09:37:33 pm »

Quote from: HudsonHawk on June 19, 2018, 09:34:34 pm

It's pretty common for Marisnick to get a start against a lefty instead of Kemp. Altuve is an everyday starter.

Hinch announced this afternoon that Altuve was getting his first off day of the year.

And yet again, why couldn't Kiermaier stay on the DL just a little bit longer.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #70 on:** June 19, 2018, 09:39:32 pm »

Quote from: astrojo on June 19, 2018, 09:37:22 pm

I get it, but to me it still made more sense to start Altuve tonight against Snell and rest him tomorrow or Friday, giving him two days in a row.

I get your frustration, but defense hasn't been the problem tonight. The Astros have three hits...one an infield single and another resulted in an out.

austro · « **Reply #71 on:** June 19, 2018, 09:39:57 pm »

What the fuck is it with these scrawny guys like Duffy and Wendle?

Knoxbanedoodle · « **Reply #72 on:** June 19, 2018, 09:43:04 pm »

Quote from: austro on June 19, 2018, 09:39:57 pm

What the fuck is it with these scrawny guys like Duffy and Wendle?

Isn’t this the Duffy the Astros reared? ‘Cause that would explain him.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #73 on:** June 19, 2018, 09:44:44 pm »

Double, grounder, seeing eye chopper with the infield in and it's 2-1 Rays

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #74 on:** June 19, 2018, 09:44:50 pm »

Ok Hector, finish this inning strong.

austro · « **Reply #75 on:** June 19, 2018, 09:46:04 pm »

Quote from: Knoxbanedoodle on June 19, 2018, 09:43:04 pm

Isn’t this the Duffy the Astros reared? ‘Cause that would explain him.

Don't think so. Drafted and groomed by the Giants, then traded to the Rays.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #76 on:** June 19, 2018, 09:46:13 pm »

Quote from: Knoxbanedoodle on June 19, 2018, 09:43:04 pm

Isn’t this the Duffy the Astros reared? ‘Cause that would explain him.

Different Matt Duffy. This one is a former Giant hand.

Knoxbanedoodle · « **Reply #77 on:** June 19, 2018, 09:46:37 pm »

IIRC after we blew the streak in KC last June we went into a little downward spiral. I’d bet, even if we don’t pull this out, this team doesn’t nose dive.

That said, it’d be nice if the bats could wake up in Houston.

TerryPuhl21 · « **Reply #78 on:** June 19, 2018, 09:47:36 pm »

Quote from: HudsonHawk on June 19, 2018, 09:39:32 pm

I get your frustration, but defense hasn't been the problem tonight. The Astros have three hits...one an infield single and another resulted in an out.

And have done nothing with 7 walks. That is frustrating!!

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austro · « **Reply #79 on:** June 19, 2018, 09:47:58 pm »

It would be nice to take advantage of the Yankees' victory over Seattle.

Knoxbanedoodle · « **Reply #80 on:** June 19, 2018, 09:49:13 pm »

Does anybody know what the plan is with our bullpen?

astrojo · « **Reply #81 on:** June 19, 2018, 09:51:02 pm »

Quote from: HudsonHawk on June 19, 2018, 09:39:32 pm

I get your frustration, but defense hasn't been the problem tonight. The Astros have three hits...one an infield single and another resulted in an out.

Snell was tough, no doubt. But I can’t help but feel Astros have more than one run if Altuve is in the lineup. Could have been a difference maker, especially in the 1st. Just frustrating to see the few opportunities they did have tonight get squashed.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #82 on:** June 19, 2018, 09:52:23 pm »

T8:

Duffy doubles down the RF line on the first pitch
Bauers grounds out 4-3, Duffy to 3B
Ramos...infield in...bounce to 3B...Yuli leaps and off his glove into LF...Duffy scores, Ramos reaches
Field in to pinch run for Ramos
Field steals 2B...not sure what Correa was doing, he was halfway to the mound to field the throw
Wendle strikes out swinging

That's all for Rondon, Peacock in

Wild pitch, Field to 3B
Cron strikes out swinging

2-1 Rays

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #83 on:** June 19, 2018, 09:52:52 pm »

Quote from: Knoxbanedoodle on June 19, 2018, 09:49:13 pm

Does anybody know what the plan is with our bullpen?

You're asking the wrong bunch.

jbm · « **Reply #84 on:** June 19, 2018, 09:54:17 pm »

Well, it’s been pretty good lately. Can’t think of any under-performers in the last week or so.

Knoxbanedoodle · « **Reply #85 on:** June 19, 2018, 09:54:27 pm »

Quote from: HudsonHawk on June 19, 2018, 09:46:13 pm

Different Matt Duffy. This one is a former Giant hand.

Oh OK, he’s the one who was making everyone uncomfortable couple years back by challenging Kris Bryant for ROY.

Lefty · « **Reply #86 on:** June 19, 2018, 09:55:32 pm »

Quote from: Knoxbanedoodle on June 19, 2018, 09:49:13 pm

Does anybody know what the plan is with our bullpen?

I thought I did.

Knoxbanedoodle · « **Reply #87 on:** June 19, 2018, 09:55:39 pm »

Quote from: HudsonHawk on June 19, 2018, 09:52:52 pm

You're asking the wrong bunch.

I’m just wondering honestly if the bullpen guys know what the bullpen plan is.

Knoxbanedoodle · « **Reply #88 on:** June 19, 2018, 09:57:03 pm »

It’s a little unfortunate by the way that a guy named Stassi has that vaguely wehrmachty hairdo.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #89 on:** June 19, 2018, 10:02:24 pm »

B8

Stanek, last night's starter, in for the Rays

Bregman...3-0...3-1...flies out F8
Correa...full count...whiffs at a slider in the dirt
Gurriel flies out F9 at the track

2-1 Rays

WVastro · « **Reply #90 on:** June 19, 2018, 10:02:49 pm »

Quote from: Knoxbanedoodle on June 19, 2018, 09:49:13 pm

Does anybody know what the plan is with our bullpen?

My best guess is that they’re putting everyone in every role and trying to see exactly how aggressive to be at the deadline for bullpen arms. They brought Rondon on as closer insurance. Might as well test him out before trading for one....?

astrojo · « **Reply #91 on:** June 19, 2018, 10:02:57 pm »

I thought Yuli tied it.

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #92 on:** June 19, 2018, 10:03:09 pm »

so close.

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #93 on:** June 19, 2018, 10:03:38 pm »

Several flyballs that were almost more than just outs tonight.

MusicMan · « **Reply #94 on:** June 19, 2018, 10:03:59 pm »

I missed the name of the Rays reliever that inning but he looks straight out of Boogie Nights.

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Knoxbanedoodle · « **Reply #95 on:** June 19, 2018, 10:04:16 pm »

Three fuckin’ singles.

astrojo · « **Reply #96 on:** June 19, 2018, 10:05:24 pm »

Quote from: MusicMan on June 19, 2018, 10:03:59 pm

I missed the name of the Rays reliever that inning but he looks straight out of Boogie Nights.

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Stanek. Last night he was the “opener”

MusicMan · « **Reply #97 on:** June 19, 2018, 10:08:07 pm »

Quote from: Knoxbanedoodle on June 19, 2018, 10:04:16 pm

Three fuckin’ singles.

This also seems straight out of Boogie Nights.

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HudsonHawk · « **Reply #98 on:** June 19, 2018, 10:11:23 pm »

T9:

Smith...full count...walks
Gomez flies out F7
Hechavarria strikes out looking
Smith steals 2B
Kiermaier flies out F7

To the bottom of 9...Astros chasing a run

astrojo · « **Reply #99 on:** June 19, 2018, 10:12:18 pm »

Will lightning strike twice? Need a couple runs.

WVastro · « **Reply #100 on:** June 19, 2018, 10:14:35 pm »

Quote from: astrojo on June 19, 2018, 10:12:18 pm

Will lightning strike twice? Need a couple runs.

I’ll take 1.

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #101 on:** June 19, 2018, 10:14:59 pm »

I'll try not to shit my drawers if they pull this off.

MusicMan · « **Reply #102 on:** June 19, 2018, 10:15:07 pm »

Bringing in a lefty to face Captain Caveman seems questionable.

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Lefty · « **Reply #103 on:** June 19, 2018, 10:15:08 pm »

Quote from: MusicMan on June 19, 2018, 10:03:59 pm

I missed the name of the Rays reliever that inning but he looks straight out of Boogie Nights.

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Sister Christian

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #104 on:** June 19, 2018, 10:16:21 pm »

Tying run aboard

MusicMan · « **Reply #105 on:** June 19, 2018, 10:16:28 pm »

CAPTAIN CAAAAAAAVEMAAAAAbloop single.

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WVastro · « **Reply #106 on:** June 19, 2018, 10:16:46 pm »

Alvarado was throwing 97mph whiffle balls. Caveman doesn’t care.

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #107 on:** June 19, 2018, 10:19:02 pm »

F the warning track tonight.

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #108 on:** June 19, 2018, 10:20:22 pm »

McCann to PH?

MusicMan · « **Reply #109 on:** June 19, 2018, 10:20:44 pm »

Quote from: Astros Fan in Big D on June 19, 2018, 10:19:02 pm

F the warning track tonight.

We promote Luhnow and he forgets to put the wall in front of the track smh

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WVastro · « **Reply #110 on:** June 19, 2018, 10:21:29 pm »

Quote from: Astros Fan in Big D on June 19, 2018, 10:20:22 pm

McCann to PH?

I’d let Stassi hit but luckily for all of you I don’t manage the Astros.

MusicMan · « **Reply #111 on:** June 19, 2018, 10:26:22 pm »

OH FUCK THAT SHIT

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HudsonHawk · « **Reply #112 on:** June 19, 2018, 10:26:45 pm »

Down to the last out...

MusicMan · « **Reply #113 on:** June 19, 2018, 10:27:21 pm »

Tyler, you might want to swing.

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WVastro · « **Reply #114 on:** June 19, 2018, 10:27:39 pm »

Romo isn’t throwing slop. He’s tossing pig feed.

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #115 on:** June 19, 2018, 10:28:25 pm »

Quote from: MusicMan on June 19, 2018, 10:27:21 pm

Tyler, you might want to swing.

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Good advice

astrojo · « **Reply #116 on:** June 19, 2018, 10:29:47 pm »

Ugly, but effective.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #117 on:** June 19, 2018, 10:29:51 pm »

Winning run on for Marisnick...two out...

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #118 on:** June 19, 2018, 10:30:01 pm »

Well take it.

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #119 on:** June 19, 2018, 10:30:05 pm »

Man, oh man.

WVastro · « **Reply #120 on:** June 19, 2018, 10:30:14 pm »

“Swing the fucking bat”

Might explain the excess of DP’s but sometimes it works. Come on Jake!

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #121 on:** June 19, 2018, 10:30:32 pm »

B9:

Alvarado in for the Rays

Gattis singles to LF
Reddick pinch runs for Gattis...
Altuve, pinch hitting for Kemp, flies out F8

Alvarado out, Romo in

Stassi...full count...strikes out looking...never took the bat off his shoulder
White...takes two right down the center to go in an 0-2 hole...1-2...squibs one just past the pitcher, and legs out an infield hit, Reddick to 2B
Marisnick pops out F4

And the Astros take it in the shorts...2-1

WVastro · « **Reply #122 on:** June 19, 2018, 10:31:29 pm »

All good things must end. Go win the series tomorrow.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #123 on:** June 19, 2018, 10:31:46 pm »

Stassi not even swinging the bat was disappointing. Even Timmy Lupus would have taken a hack or two.

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #124 on:** June 19, 2018, 10:32:04 pm »

I got to tell y'all, when I realized Jake was the next batter, I pretty much lost hope.

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #125 on:** June 19, 2018, 10:32:51 pm »

First inning, bases loaded with 1 out, aggressive send on a short flyball . . .

And the opportunities continued to be missed from there.

Oh well.

Let's win the series tmw.

astrojo · « **Reply #126 on:** June 19, 2018, 10:33:23 pm »

Quote from: HudsonHawk on June 19, 2018, 10:31:46 pm

Stassi not even swinging the bat was disappointing. Even Timmy Lupus would have taken a hack or two.

And then cried to the ump for calling the low strike. And yes, it was a strike, Stassi.

WVastro · « **Reply #127 on:** June 19, 2018, 11:08:44 pm »

Quote from: astrojo on June 19, 2018, 10:33:23 pm

And then cried to the ump for calling the low strike. And yes, it was a strike, Stassi.

I was expecting a better ab from Stassi. Bummer.

JimR · « **Reply #128 on:** June 20, 2018, 09:22:07 am »

Quote from: HudsonHawk on June 19, 2018, 07:31:05 pm

B1:

Springer with an infield single to SS...diving stop, throw from the knees, but no chance
Bregman...3-0...walks, Springer to 2B
Correa chops into FC on the first pitch, Bregman out 5-4 at 2B, Springer to 3B
Gurriel walks, Correa to 2B
Gattis flies out F9 and Springer thrown out 9-2 trying to score to complete the double play

No score

Would have been safe if he had not been forced to slide wide to avoid Ramos.

Lefty · « **Reply #129 on:** June 20, 2018, 09:31:05 am »

Quote from: JimR on June 20, 2018, 09:22:07 am

Would have been safe if he had not been forced to slide wide to avoid Ramos.

I thought he had a shot to stick his hand out and swipe the plate...maybe not.

JimR · « **Reply #130 on:** June 20, 2018, 09:51:53 am »

Quote from: Lefty on June 20, 2018, 09:31:05 am

I thought he had a shot to stick his hand out and swipe the plate...maybe not.

He tried but just missed the back tip. He was forced too wide.

Lefty · « **Reply #131 on:** June 20, 2018, 10:09:03 am »

Quote from: JimR on June 20, 2018, 09:51:53 am

He tried but just missed the back tip. He was forced too wide.

Not to open a can o' worms or anything, because it looked like a solid play by the catcher, but did he block the plate?

I do not really yet understand that rule.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #132 on:** June 20, 2018, 10:56:27 am »

Quote from: Lefty on June 20, 2018, 10:09:03 am

Not to open a can o' worms or anything, because it looked like a solid play by the catcher, but did he block the plate?

I do not really yet understand that rule.

The throw beat Springer and took Ramos towards 3B. He had to move up the line to catch it. Springer slid wide to avoid the tag, but was forced too wide to touch the plate. It was an aggressive send on a relatively shallow ball and a good enough throw by Gomez.

Lefty · « **Reply #133 on:** June 20, 2018, 11:59:40 am »

Quote from: HudsonHawk on June 20, 2018, 10:56:27 am

The throw beat Springer and took Ramos towards 3B. He had to move up the line to catch it. Springer slid wide to avoid the tag, but was forced too wide to touch the plate. It was an aggressive send on a relatively shallow ball and a good enough throw by Gomez.

Didn't he stick his left knee/leg in the middle of the baseline? I'm assuming that's allowed as he was moving up the line to catch the ball. But if the ball was on target and he did the same sort of thing, Springer shouldn't have to slide around him, right?

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #134 on:** June 20, 2018, 12:17:37 pm »

Quote from: Lefty on June 20, 2018, 11:59:40 am

Didn't he stick his left knee/leg in the middle of the baseline? I'm assuming that's allowed as he was moving up the line to catch the ball. But if the ball was on target and he did the same sort of thing, Springer shouldn't have to slide around him, right?

The catcher is allowed to move to field the throw. He just cannot block the plate without possession of the ball or not in the act of fielding it. The runner cannot deviate from his path to initiate contact or otherwise initiate a collision he could have avoided had he slid. The throw was up the line and Ramos moved to field it. If the throw is on target and Ramos has the ball, he can block the plate and Springer cannot initiate a collision. It was not a great throw, but it didn’t have to be.