Rangers @ Astros, July 27, 2018

[HudsonHawk]

Fuck the Rangers. I hope those asswipes never win another game.

[Astros Fan in Big D]

Fuck the Rangers. I hope those asswipes never win another game.

Eloquence,  thy name is Hudson Hawk.

[HudsonHawk]

T1:

Choo grounds out 4-3
Profar walks
Andrus flies out F9
Beltre shiftfuck single on a grounder to 2B, Profar to 2B
Guzman grounds out 3-1

No score.

[austro]

Keuchel seems to be having a little trouble with command in the early going. Hopefully he'll sort that out before it bites him.

[Astros Fan in Big D]

Good to see soft contact.

Something to watch: the second pitch to Beltre was at the bottom of the zone,  called a ball.   Let's hope that is a strike most of the time tonight.

[austro]

I used to wistfully what-if about picking Bryant instead of Appel and having Bryant at 3B. But if that had happened we wouldn't have Bregman, and I'm beginning to think that Bregman might be the better long-term player than Bryant.

[HudsonHawk]

B1:

Springer flies out to shallow CF
Bregman flies out to shallow CF
Reddick strikes out looking.

No score.

[austro]

Vanover had better give that same pitch to Keuchel.

[Astros Fan in Big D]

Vanover had better give that same pitch to Keuchel.

My thoughts exactly.

[austro]

My dad always told me never to throw changeups to terrible hitters.

[austro]

Good try by Keuchel, but I don't think that was the right play. At this point in the game, get the out.

[HudsonHawk]

I used to wistfully what-if about picking Bryant instead of Appel and having Bryant at 3B. But if that had happened we wouldn't have Bregman, and I'm beginning to think that Bregman might be the better long-term player than Bryant.

Why would you think the Astros wouldn’t have drafted Bregman?

[Astros Fan in Big D]

Well this is an unwelcome development.

[HudsonHawk]

Rangers lead 1-0, bases loaded, one out...

[HudsonHawk]

T2:

Chirinos doubles to CF
Calhoun strikes out swinging
Kiner-Falefa with a broken bat infield single, Chirinos to 3B
Tocci bunts, Keuchel fields it and tries to glove flip to the plate, but has no chance. Chirinos scores, Kiner-Falefa to 2B
Choo chops to 1B, Yuli fields it, but drops it on the transfer. E3. Kiner-Falefa to 3B, Tocci to 2B
Profar strikes out swinging
Andrus grounds out 5-3 on a nice backhanded play by Davis

Had to get five outs, and it’s 1-0 Rangers.

[austro]

Why would you think the Astros wouldn’t have drafted Bregman?

With Bryant and Correa in the fold, I don't think they would have used the pick on another infielder, but maybe I'm wrong. Also, they wouldn't have had Appel, so they might have been looking at pitching.

[Astros Fan in Big D]

The glove flip was a nice thought,  but the out would have been better.  Tack on Yuli's E3 and lucky to escape with 1 run scored.

[HudsonHawk]

With Bryant and Correa in the fold, I don't think they would have used the pick on another infielder, but maybe I'm wrong. Also, they wouldn't have had Appel, so they might have been looking at pitching.

Well, Bregman was compensation fir nit signing a pitcher, so who knows. Lots happened in between. But I agree, I’m glad they got Bregman.

[austro]

Well, Bregman was compensation fir nit signing a pitcher, so who knows. Lots happened in between. But I agree, I’m glad they got Bregman.

He was the compensation pick for the lefty with the bad elbow (Aiken?), right?

[HudsonHawk]

He was the compensation pick for the lefty with the bad elbow (Aiken?), right?

Correct.

[austro]

Please, Davis, no double play.

[austro]

Damn it.

[Astros Fan in Big D]

Please, Davis, no double play.

Request denied.

[HudsonHawk]

B2:

Gurriel flies out F7
Gattis singles to RCF
Marwin walks, Gattis to 2B
Davis gets a 3-1 meatball and bounces  into an easy inning-ending 4-6-3 double play

1-0 Rangers

[HudsonHawk]

Please, Davis, no double play.

Nice jinx.

[HudsonHawk]

T3:

Beltre flies out F8
Guzman grounds out 4-3
Chirinos strikes out swinging

1-0 Rangers

[austro]

Nice jinx.

I thought I was being sufficiently obsequious. Apparently not.

[Astros Fan in Big D]

What was the report on Altuve?

[Aussie Astro]

I thought I was being sufficiently obsequious. Apparently not.

Davis is slightly more to blame.

[Astros Fan in Big D]

Um, Tony.  Swing the bat.

[HudsonHawk]

B3:

Stassi grounds out 6-3 as a Guzman does a full split on the stretch
Kemp strikes out looking at a fastball right down the middle
Springer takes a couple of meatballs down the middle then flails at a slider in the dirt

1-0 Rangers

[HudsonHawk]

What was the report on Altuve?

Sore knee. Day to day.

[austro]

What was the report on Altuve?

Still knee discomfort. They opted for another day of rest.

[Astros Fan in Big D]

Springer couldn't believe he didn't swing at strike 2.

Caught a ton of plate,  belt high.

[Aussie Astro]

What was the report on Altuve?

Right knee sore, injured or discomfort, depending on what you read...

[Col. Sphinx Drummond]

I used to wistfully what-if about picking Bryant instead of Appel and having Bryant at 3B. But if that had happened we wouldn't have Bregman, and I'm beginning to think that Bregman might be the better long-term player than Bryant.

I've played that what-if with the same result in my brain too.

[Astros Fan in Big D]

Keuchel needs to reintroduce himself to the strike zone.

[HudsonHawk]

T4:

Calhoun...full count...fouling off pitches...strikes out looking
Kiner-Falefa doubles down the 3B line on the first pitch
Tocci grounds out 5-3 on a nice play by a drawn in Davis
Choo...works the count full...also fouling off pitches...walks
Profar grounds into FC, Choo out 6-4

1-0 Rangers

[Astros Fan in Big D]

Offense is anemic.

[Astros Fan in Big D]

Nice AB by Yuli. Fell behind, worked it full,  got a pitch to hit.

[Col. Sphinx Drummond]

Gallardo is 16-5 all time against the Astros.

[austro]

It's definitely time for the offense to start vaunting again.

[HudsonHawk]

B4:

Bregman flies out to shallow CF
Reddick carved up
Gurriel...0-2...1-2...2-2...3-2...singles up the middle
Gattis...3-0...3-1...walks, Gurriel to 2B
Marwin...3-1...3-2...flies out F9

1-0 Rangers

[austro]

Marwin misses meatball. Story of the season.

[Astros Fan in Big D]

Marwin got 2 fastballs to hit,  couldn't take advantage of either.

[HudsonHawk]

It's definitely time for the offense to start vaunting again.

No Altuve, no Correa (is he still alive?), no McCann...at home...be happy with a run every other game.

[austro]

No Altuve, no Correa (is he still alive?), no McCann...at home...be happy with a run every other game.

I didn't realize it until I looked at the dates, but it's been a full month without Correa now. Last game was June 25.

[Astros Fan in Big D]

I didn't realize it until I looked at the dates, but it's been a full month without Correa now. Last game was June 25.

I'm hoping they're simply being cautious/patient with CC similar to last year.

I'm also hoping we don't have to endure August 2017 again this year.

[austro]

Fuck!!!! You're kidding me. A .200-hitting Chirinos goes deep on a two-strike, two-out pitch.

[austro]

I'm also hoping we don't have to endure August 2017 again this year.

We're off to a good start.

[HudsonHawk]

T5:

Andrus flies out F8
Beltre singles to LF
Guzman grounds into FC, Beltre out 3-6 at 2B
Chirinos crushes a monster home run to LF on a hanging 90 mph fastball right down the pipe...Guzman scores
Calhoun strikes out looking

3-0 Rangers

[Astros Fan in Big D]

2 out 2 run homer.

Damn.

[HudsonHawk]

I'm hoping they're simply being cautious/patient with CC similar to last year.

I'm also hoping we don't have to endure August 2017 again this year.

If they do, no postseason this year.

[Lefty]

I didn't realize it until I looked at the dates, but it's been a full month without Correa now. Last game was June 25.

15-9 since then, FYI

[HudsonHawk]

I'm hoping they're simply being cautious/patient with CC similar to last year.

That’s what thy said on June 26th.

[Astros Fan in Big D]

If they do, no postseason this year.

Agree.   3rd place in the division would be more likely.

[HudsonHawk]

B5:

Davis lines out to SS
Stassi...0-2...1-2...grounds out 6-3
Kemp...0-2...1-2...2-2...3-2...lines out to 1B

3-0 Rangers

[Astros Fan in Big D]

2 line drives right at them.

[austro]

Jeez, two line drives right into infielders' gloves. My pessimism about tonight's game is growing.

[Astros Fan in Big D]

Gallardo is almost 1:1 balls:strikes yet the Astros have nothing going offensively.

[TerryPuhl21]

Gallardo is 16-5 all time against the Astros.

That is embarrassing.


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[austro]

Gallardo is 16-5 all time against the Astros.

The mystery is how he lost five times.

[MRaup]

I was really hoping to watch the Astros look like absolute suit against a team 25 games back in their division tonight.

It's fucking embarrassing how terrible they've been at home against this fucking TERRIBLE baseball team.

[Astros Fan in Big D]

Peacock gives up a single,  an rbi triple and a sac fly to make it 5-0.

Pathetic.

[HudsonHawk]

T6:

Peacock in

Kiner-Falefa strikes out swinging
Tocci singles up the middle
Choo shiftfuck triple on a fly ball to CF, Tocci scores
Profar...infield in...flies out F8, Choo scores
Andrus...0-2...1-2...2-2...3-2...strikes out looking

5-0 Rangers

[Astros Fan in Big D]

Maybe the rangers will trade Choo before tmw's game.

[austro]

I hope this embarrassment proves to be motivation for tomorrow.

[MRaup]

I hope this embarrassment proves to be motivation for tomorrow.

The sub .200 average against the Rangers at home not doing it for you?

[Astros Fan in Big D]

I hope this embarrassment proves to be motivation for tomorrow.

The 10th inning Tuesday was an anomaly.   The offense was terrible for 2 straight nights including 8 consecutive hitless innings Tuesday and all of 1 hit Wed.

Tonight the pitching decided to suck so its a team effort.

[austro]

God, tonight is Gallardo's longest road outing, and it's 5 1/3 innings. This guy sucks out loud, and we look like Platteville School for the Blind against Nolan Ryan.

[Astros Fan in Big D]

Great. The strike zone is expanded for the guy with 7 appearances this year.

[HudsonHawk]

B6:

Springer blown away by an 89-mph fastball.
Bregman...full count...walks
Reddick...3-0...walks, Bregman to 2B

That’s all for Gallardo as Banister shuffles out of the dugout like he was 120 years old with two broken ankles..Gearrin in...fantastic mullet and all

Gurriel takes strike one...takes strike two...1-2...2-2...3-2...bounces into 6-4-3 double play

5-0 Rangers

[Astros Fan in Big D]

Of course.

[austro]

The embarrassment continues.

[Astros Fan in Big D]

I know there's a lot to dislike about the rangers,  but Andrus has always rubbed me the wrong way.   

I doubt he can pass up a mirror.

[HudsonHawk]

T7:

Harris in

Beltre chops one to 2B, 4-3 on the putout
Guzman strikes out swinging
Chirinos strikes out swinging

5-0 still

[Texifornia]

It's a good thing everybody else in the league has no problem beating these guys.

[HudsonHawk]

Gattis puts the Astros on the board.

[Col. Sphinx Drummond]

Captain Caveman strikes again.

[Astros Fan in Big D]

Their bullpen has been generous this week.

They were ahead 10-2 against Oak in the 7th and lost 13-10.

[austro]

Better than nothing, I suppose. It figures that it comes one out too late, as a lead-off solo homer instead of a three-run shot in the previous inning.

[Aussie Astro]

I know there's a lot to dislike about the rangers,  but Andrus has always rubbed me the wrong way.   

I doubt he can pass up a mirror.

But not the most odious character on the team... which reminds me, where is the stench?

[Col. Sphinx Drummond]

I can't believe Tucker hasn't hit a homer yet.

[chuck]

I  tune in and the first thing I see is a Gattis home run. The second thing I see is Marwin taking a strike right in his wheelhouse.

[HudsonHawk]

B7:

Gattis...3-0...3-1...homers to LF
Marwin strikes out swinging
Davis grounds out 5-3
Stassi strikes out swinging

5-1 Rangers

[HudsonHawk]

Better than nothing, I suppose. It figures that it comes one out too late, as a lead-off solo homer instead of a three-run shot in the previous inning.

On a historic GIDP pace...50% more than the next closest team. Astros have had the bases loaded 88 times this year...10 times they grounded into inning-ending double plays.

[Astros Fan in Big D]

But not the most odious character on the team... which reminds me, where is the stench?

They sat him because his average vs Keuchel is horrendous.

[Astros Fan in Big D]

The colonel got bombed.

[Astros Fan in Big D]

I  tune in and the first thing I see is a Gattis home run. The second thing I see is Marwin taking a strike right in his wheelhouse.

At least you missed the 2 inning ending gidps with 2 men on.

[Astros Fan in Big D]

Batter reaches on a strikeout.

Perfect.

[austro]

They sat him because his average vs Keuchel is horrendous.

He also knocked a foul ball off his shin last night that looked pretty painful.

[HudsonHawk]

T8:

Perez (who also sports a pretty sweet mullet to go along with his Cletus the Slack-Jawed Yokel facial hair) in

Calhoun flies out F8
Kiner-Falefa homers to LF
Tocci strikes out swinging, but a Stassi whiffs at it and Tocci reaches on the passed ball
Choo flies out F8 at the wall
With Profar athe plate, Tocci caught stealing 2-4

6-1 Rangers

[Aussie Astro]

He also knocked a foul ball off his shin last night that looked pretty painful.

That's a shame.

[HudsonHawk]

B8:

Butler in for the Assholes

Kemp...3-0...walks
Springer singles to RF, Kemp to 2B
Bregman gets a hanging meatball right down the middle and pops out to shallow CF
Reddick lines out to RF on the first pitch
Gurriel flies out F8

6-1 Rangers

[austro]

Sigh...

[austro]

Where is that bridge they just showed on the lead-in to the inning?

[chuck]

I just figured out why this guy Tucci annoys me so much. Beyond his being a Ranger and his tattoo, I mean. He reminds me of that idiot Jordan Schreefer.

[austro]

Good lord, now we're feeding Profar?

[austro]

I just figured out why this guy Tucci annoys me so much. Beyond his being a Ranger and his tattoo, I mean. He reminds me of that idiot Jordan Schreefer.

He's also hitting .200, so he's got that going for him.

[TerryPuhl21]

We just acquired Ryan Pressly from the Twins.


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[VirtualBob]

We just acquired Ryan Pressly from the Twins.


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For.  ??

[BudGirl]

At least they don't have to face hamel this series.

[chuck]

https://goo.gl/maps/TtyX4aSyKTw

.200 is about what Schreefer hit.

[BudGirl]

For.  ??

RHP Jorge Alcala and Celestino and CF Gilberto Celestino going from #Astros to #Twins, per @JonHeyman and @Feinsand. Alcala was HOU’s No. 10 prospect, per @MLBPipeline. Pressly under control through next Season

[chuck]

I wonder who gets bounced from the pen. The Colonel, I imagine.

[Astros Fan in Big D]

Right handed reliever, 3.4 ERA 1.36 WHIP, 69 Ks in 47.2 IP, 0.9 HR9

[TerryPuhl21]

I wonder who gets bounced from the pen. The Colonel, I imagine.

Was just about to post the same thing. I’m guessing he will be the one.....


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[Astros Fan in Big D]

Full beard Devo looks like a giant leprechaun.

[The Spleen]

Right handed reliever, 3.4 ERA 1.36 WHIP, 69 Ks in 47.2 IP, 0.9 HR9

Solid pickup. But it's getting clearer by the inning that they need a bat.

[BudGirl]

I hope the rangers score all their runs tonight.  I really don't like that team.

[chuck]

Perez would not be the guy I sent down but if they call me to consult I'll be sure to let everyone know.

[BudGirl]

Perez would not be the guy I sent down but if they call me to consult I'll be sure to let everyone know.

McHugh?

[austro]

Perez would not be the guy I sent down but if they call me to consult I'll be sure to let everyone know.

I'm not sure any of the other guys that you and I would like to see sent down actually have any options left.

[TerryPuhl21]

Perez would not be the guy I sent down but if they call me to consult I'll be sure to let everyone know.

Me either chuck. I would send down Harris but that’s just me.


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[TerryPuhl21]

I'm not sure any of the other guys that you and I would like to see sent down actually have any options left.

Harris has 1 left


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[Astros Fan in Big D]

What a perfect illustration of this turd sandwich.

Beltre wasn't going to tag for home,  but the throw goes to second so he jogs in.

[austro]

What an ugly fucking game.

[JimR]

I think Devo has failed to get an out in two consecutive outings. May be wrong about that.

[austro]

Harris has 1 left

Then I'd imagine he's headed to scenic Fresno.

[HudsonHawk]

I think Devo has failed to get an out in two consecutive outings. May be wrong about that.

No, you are correct.

[TerryPuhl21]

Solid pickup. But it's getting clearer by the inning that they need a bat.

I feel the same way but I’m trying not to overreact. We r missing Altuve and Correa and that will be tough to overcome. One thing however keeps staring me in the face. This team just isn’t as good offensively this year as last. Reddick, Gonzo and Springer are not putting up the same numbers as last year and Altuve hasn’t hit for as much power as last year. I want a bat too but as Jim says, where are you playing them? Who you benching?

I know are starting pitching is good but IF, and I do mean IF you were to be fortunate enough to play into October, can this lineup outhit Boston or NY in 7 games??


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[chuck]

McHugh?

He's my favorite player on the team who is not Cuban.

[BudGirl]

I feel the same way but I’m trying not to overreact. We r missing Altuve and Correa and that will be tough to overcome. One thing however keeps staring me in the face. This team just isn’t as good offensively this year as last. Reddick, Gonzo and Springer are not putting up the same numbers as last year and Altuve hasn’t hit for as much power as last year. I want a bat too but as Jim says, where are you playing them? Who you benching?


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I'd bench marwin and Evan, he had a good month but he needs to put the sweatshirt back on.

[Aussie Astro]

Gomez on the hill pitching for TB, this could be fun.

[HudsonHawk]

T9:

Devo in

Profar homers to RCF on the first pitch
Andrus  shiftfuck single on a slow ground ball to 2B on the first pitch
Beltre singles to RF, Andrus to 2B
Guzman...0-2...1-2...2-2...singles to CF, Andrus scores, Beltre to 3B as Springer loafs after it, Guzman to 2B on the throw to 3B
Chirinos...full count...walks

That’s it for Devo. Still hasn’t recorded an out since July 14th...Sipp in

Calhoun flies out to a RF...Beltre holds, goes back to 3B, but Reddick throws to 2B, wildly. and Beltre changes his mind and trots in
Kiner-Falefa bloops a single to LF, Guzman scores, Chirinos to 2B
Tocci singles to LF, Chirinos to 3B, Kiner-Falefa to 2B
Choo grounds out 3U, Chirinos scores (closing the book on Devo), Kiner-Falefa to 3B, Tocci to 2B
Profar...0-2...1-2...strikes out swinging

11-1 Rangers

[chuck]

Gomez on the hill pitching for TB, this could be fun.

Over/under on him throwing at someone?

[chuck]

Well, they picked the right inning to feature an Astros Daily tweet.

[Aussie Astro]

Over/under on him throwing at someone?

A couple of walks and then a couple of balks and he gives up a run.

[BudGirl]

I guess Evan didn't like me saying he should sit.

[Astros Fan in Big D]

I guess Evan didn't like me saying he should sit.

. Quick.   Say the next 9 batters should all be benched.

[HudsonHawk]

Harris has 1 left


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Does Harris not have 5 years of service time?

[BudGirl]

. Quick.   Say the next 9 batters should all be benched.

I'd rather go to bed.

I'll save that for another game.

[HudsonHawk]

B9:

Mann in for the Rangers

Gattis lines a single off the LF wall
Marwin pops out F2
Davis doubles to LCF, Gattis to 3B
Maldonado, pinch hitting for Stassi...flies out F9, Gattis scores, Davis to 3B on the sac fly
Kemp strikes out swinging

Astros go down 11-2

[austro]

That’s it for Devo. Still hasn’t recorded an out since July 14th...Sipp in

That's even worse than I imagined.

[TerryPuhl21]

Does Harris not have 5 years of service time?

Not sure. I got my info off roster resource. Not sure how accurate they are???


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[HudsonHawk]

On July 10th, Devenski had pitched 35.1 innings and had a 1.73 ERA.  As of today, he’s thrown 38.2 innings and his ERA is 4.19. He’s given up 8 earned runs since the last time he recorded an out.

[Jacksonian]

Does Harris not have 5 years of service time?

4.1 at season's start.

[HudsonHawk]

Not sure. I got my info off roster resource. Not sure how accurate they are???


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He can have options left, but if he has 5 years of service, he can refuse. He has to be close.

[JimR]

Too bad Tucker has fizzled so far. He could help a lot by getting hot.

[HudsonHawk]

4.1 at season's start.

So he’s probably at about 4.8 now

[HudsonHawk]

4.1 at season's start.

According to baseball-reference, he had 4 years and 102 days at the start of the season, which is actually 4.6 years, so he’s passed the 5-year mark. He can’t be optioned without his permission.

[TerryPuhl21]

Too bad Tucker has fizzled so far. He could help a lot by getting hot.

Yeah, I was hoping for that too. Doesn’t look quite ready unfortunately. Just needs more AB’s. If they do make a move for a bat I’m sure he’ll be the one going down to make room if that bat is an OF. If so he’ll be back in September for more AB’s and I’m sure he will given every opportunity to win the starting job next spring.

EDIT: Forgot about Davis. He is probably the one sent down if they get a bat.

If they don’t make a mover for a bat, then I would expect them to let him continue to work through this like they did with Bregman.


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[Jacksonian]

Yeah, I was hoping for that too. Doesn’t look quite ready unfortunately. Just needs more AB’s. If they do make a move for a bat I’m sure he’ll be the one going down to make room if that bat is an OF. If so he’ll be back in September for more AB’s and I’m sure he will given every opportunity to win the starting job next spring.

EDIT: Forgot about Davis. He is probably the one sent down if they get a bat.

If they don’t make a mover for a bat, then I would expect them to let him continue to work through this like they did with Bregman.


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If a move for a bat is made he’ll be an outfielder.  Therefore it’ll be Tucker.  When Correa returns Davis goes.

[astrojo]

Fuck the Rangers. I hope those asswipes never win another game.

Nice jinx.

[MRaup]

Nice jinx.

I don't think you understand how jinxes work.

[VirtualBob]

If a move for a bat is made he’ll be an outfielder.  Therefore it’ll be Tucker.  When Correa returns Davis goes.

This.