8/22 Astros @ Sea Hags Day Game!

[MRaup]

Astros scratch out 2 runs on a Tyler White RBI triple and a 2 out wild pitch.

2-0 Mid 1.

[Jacksonian]

Astros scratch out 2 runs on a Tyler White RBI triple and a 2 out wild pitch.

2-0 Mid 1.

Inconceivable!

[MRaup]

Interesting umpire tidbit of the day: Janson Visconti, the home plate ump today, is umpiring his 19th MLB game of all time. In his first 18, he's already ejected two people (AJ Pollock and John Gibbons). He blew both of the calls that led to the ejections.

[Jacksonian]

Astros scratch out 2 runs on a Tyler White RBI triple and a 2 out wild pitch.

2-0 Mid 1.

On the otherhand, White is clearly comfortable playing his natural position.

[Jacksonian]

Interesting umpire tidbit of the day: Janson Visconti, the home plate ump today, is umpiring his 19th MLB game of all time. In his first 18, he's already ejected two people (AJ Pollock and John Gibbons). He blew both of the calls that led to the ejections.

So he fits right in?

[Astros Fan in Big D]

So he fits right in?

I like the look on Altuve's face when he got rung up on that pitch that was 4 inches outside.

He just stiffened,  and walked deliberately away.  Not in a "you got me way" but in a "you blew that" way.

[Ty in Tampa]

Framber looks like a Framber.

[MRaup]

I like the look on Altuve's face when he got rung up on that pitch that was 4 inches outside.

He just stiffened,  and walked deliberately away.  Not in a "you got me way" but in a "you blew that" way.

4 inches off the plate.

[MRaup]

Bottom 1:

M's go 3 up 3 down as Morton does his thing.

[Ty in Tampa]

Ha! There are two more threads for this game. Read more, post less!

[MRaup]

I can't give consistent PBP, so if someone wants to pick it up, go for it.

[Astros Fan in Big D]

I can't give consistent PBP, so if someone wants to pick it up, go for it.

I'm on kid pickup duty now.

Sparks said segura had alligator arms on the Machete hit.

[Ty in Tampa]

Machete singles home Yuli (not sure what he did). 3-0 Astros top 2.

[Jacksonian]

Machete singles home Yuli (not sure what he did). 3-0 Astros top 2.

Gameday says Yuli doubled to right.

[Bench]

Gameday says Yuli doubled to right.

Then went to third on Reddick U3

[MRaup]

Gameday says Yuli doubled to right.

Spicoli out there in right almost made a spectacular diving catch toward the fence in right center, but the ball was jarred loose as he landed and got away from him. Yuli didn't realize what had happened, and was trotting to second instead of busting it, or he would've had a triple.

[Knoxbanedoodle]

The kids from Michigan lost. I am in the doldrums now about this. That Georgia team keeps beating everybody I like.

[Ty in Tampa]

CFM survives a 2-out single and walk to K Zunino and retire the side. 3-0 Astros through 2.

[Snuffy]

Mariners have lost seven straight series to Houston; they are hoping to break that streak.
"Filthy" is how their announcers described Morton's 3rd called strike to end the 2nd inning, leaving runners on 1st (BB) and 2nd (1st hit and base runner of the game).
They started the 3rd showing a slow motion replay of that curve.

Top of 3rd, 3-0 Astros, same score 3-0 Rangers leading the A's.

[MRaup]

Jansen the umpire shows some serious restraint after Carlos takes a ball off the outside corner and Zunino just flat at shows him up, then turns around and starts jawing at him.

I can't believe that didn't lead to a heave ho.

[MusicMan]

Jansen the umpire shows some serious restraint after Carlos takes a ball off the outside corner and Zunino just flat at shows him up, then turns around and starts jawing at him.

I can't believe that didn't lead to a heave ho.

Neither could Kalas and Blum.


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[MRaup]

Neither could Kalas and Blum.


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I bet the next raised eyebrow his way is going to lead to an early shower.

[Snuffy]

I am not familiar w/ the format and am more comfortable chiming in from time to time, but will give it a go until a "pro" arrives.  Milo's guaranteed, cause I only got a glance at the instructions.

Perfect Bottom of 3rd:
Popout, ground out, and K by Morton.
Still 3-0 going into the Top of 4th.

Rangers have added a run against the A's

[Astros Fan in Big D]

Jansen the umpire shows some serious restraint after Carlos takes a ball off the outside corner and Zunino just flat at shows him up, then turns around and starts jawing at him.

I can't believe that didn't lead to a heave ho.

 

He was fuming about the called 3rd strike in his AB that ended the 2nd.

Gameday said his was a strike,  and the Correa pitch was a ball.

So the Seattle trend of being bitches about balls/strikes continues.

[MRaup]

I am not familiar w/ the format and am more comfortable chiming in from time to time, but will give it a go until a "pro" arrives.  Milo's guaranteed, cause I only got a glance at the instructions.

Perfect Bottom of 3rd:
Popout, ground out, and K by Morton.
Still 3-0 going into the Top of 4th.

Rangers have added a run against the A's

It's a simple question, doctor. Would you eat the moon if it were made of ribs? process. Just type out what each guy does in as little or much detail as you see fit. Add your own flair to it. Have fun.

[Ty in Tampa]

Machete does it again! RBI double to score Yuli and it's 4-0 Astros top 4!

[TerryPuhl21]

Machete is on fire!


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[astrojo]

Martin! Double scores Yuli. Glad he didn’t bunt lol

[Ty in Tampa]

Kempin' ain't easy! RBI single scores Reddick! 5-0.

[astrojo]

Love that Kemp took 3rd there

[Ty in Tampa]

ABreg singles up the middle. Machete scores. Kemp to 3rd. 6-0 Astros. No outs top 4!

[hostros7]

Hits are so much better than the alternative.


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[Tom Servo]

Me likey.

[Ty in Tampa]

6 consecutive hits to start the inning! Altuve singles home Kemp. 7-0!

[astrojo]

Bregman and Altuve w back to back RBI singles now makes it 7-0

[Col. Sphinx Drummond]

I truly believe that this is a better team when healthy. Truly.

[Ty in Tampa]

Gone-zales. New Seattle pitcher coming up.

[Texifornia]

It's a Bugs Bunny baseball conga line!

[Ty in Tampa]

Correa with a sac fly to CF. 8-0 Astros. 1 out.

[MusicMan]

Correa with a sac fly to CF. 8-0 Astros. 1 out.

Slacker.


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[JimR]

Pitch like it is 1-0, Charlie.

[Snuffy]

Picked a heckuva time to try to do some form of PBP! 
Welcome back Altuve!!!

Top of 4th – how about batting around!
Two on for Maldonado w/ no out, Gurriel and Reddick.
Maldonado DOUBLES in Gurriel,  Reddick to 3rd.
Kemp drives in Reddick s/ a single, Maldonado to 3rd
Bregman single drives in Maldonado w/ Kemp to 3rd
Altuve single to LF scores Kemp, Bregman to 3rd – STILL NO OUTS!!!
Pitching Change: Correa SF to score Bregman, 8-0 w/ one out
White singles between two outs.

Astros bat around, score 5, lead 8-0;
Ranger still ahead of A’s 4-0 bot of 6th

8-0 Astros

[MRaup]

Picked a heckuva time to try to do some form of PBP, 5 runs in w/ 2 on and no outs in the top of 4th! 
Welcome back Altuve!!!

Top of 4th – how about batting around!
Two on for Maldonado w/ no out, Gurriel and Reddick.
Maldonado DOUBLES in Gurriel,  Reddick to 3rd.
Kemp drives in Reddick s/ a single, Maldonado to 3rd
Bregman single drives in Maldonado w/ Kemp to 3rd
Altuve single to LF scores Kemp, Bregman to 3rd – STILL NO OUTS!!!
Pitching Change: Correa SF to score Bregman, 8-0 w/ one out
White singles between two outs.
Astros bat around, score 5, lead 8-0;
Ranger still ahead of A’s 4-0 bot of 6th

8-0 Astros

Congrats, you're in charge of PBP for the rest of time now.

[MRaup]

Pitch like it is 1-0, Charlie.

We're all tied up now.

[MusicMan]

Anything that flies that far oughta have a damn stewardess on it.

[Ty in Tampa]

Picked a heckuva time to try to do some form of PBP! 
Welcome back Altuve!!!

Top of 4th – how about batting around!
Two on for Maldonado w/ no out, Gurriel and Reddick.
Maldonado DOUBLES in Gurriel,  Reddick to 3rd.
Kemp drives in Reddick s/ a single, Maldonado to 3rd
Bregman single drives in Maldonado w/ Kemp to 3rd
Altuve single to LF scores Kemp, Bregman to 3rd – STILL NO OUTS!!!
Pitching Change: Correa SF to score Bregman, 8-0 w/ one out
White singles between two outs.
Astros bat around, score 5, lead 8-0;
Ranger still ahead of A’s 4-0 bot of 6th

8-0 Astros

Thanks, Snuffy!

[BudGirl]

Pitch like it is 1-0, Charlie.

Did you mean Mariners 1?  Maybe CFM was confused by your message.

[JimR]

We're all tied up now.

Hang ‘em, Bang ‘em

[JimR]

Did you mean Mariners 1?  Maybe CFM was confused by your message.

Run support made him dizzy.

[Snuffy]

Bot 4th, 8-0 Astros
Segura K
Cruz HR (Mariners 2nd hit)
Span GO to Altuve
Morton gets a called 3rd K

Going to top of 5th, Astros 8-1
‘Stros already have 12 hits (in just four innings!)
Rangers still leading A’s 4-0 in top of 7th!

[juliogotay]

The kids from Michigan lost. I am in the doldrums now about this. That Georgia team keeps beating everybody I like.

Maybe the Georgia coach showed showed them Gone With The Wind before the Michigan game.

[MRaup]

Maldonado is something else.

[Ty in Tampa]

Run support made him dizzy.

Machete picks Charlie up. Solo shot to left makes it 9-1 Astros top 5.

[JimR]

Maldonado is something else.

I hope he likes Houston.

[JimR]

Altuve’s GIDP is a  great example of what Mark posted. He reached for the ball and rolled over. There was no reason to swing at that pitch.

[Snuffy]

Going to top of 5th, Astros 8-1
‘Stros already have 12 hits (in just four innings!)
Rangers still leading A’s 4-0 in top of 7th!
Astros tied a season best w/ seven hit in 4th inning, have scored 8 runs in the game w/o a HR!

Top of 5th, 8-1 Astros
Reddick GO to Gordon @ 2B
Maldonado nailed it, a mile high, just cleared the fence - HR to Left, 9-1 Astros!
Kemp singles to LF
Bregman walks, Kemp to 2B
Altuve (ahem) grounds into DB. To end the inning.

Astros are 5 for 10 w/ RISP, 14 hit & 1 BB w/ only 5 LOB.
About time the Rangers woke up, still leading A’s 4-1 at Bot 7th (2 out, 2 on)

[HudsonHawk]

Maldonado is something else.

He plugged that hole in his bat.

[Jacksonian]

Altuve’s GIDP is a  great example of what Mark posted. He reached for the ball and rolled over. There was no reason to swing at that pitch.

I was always taught that with less than 2 strikes if it's not straight and in your wheelhouse don't swing at it.

[MRaup]

Someday a questionable replay will go our way again. But today is not that someday.

[juliogotay]

I don't know what Gordon and Correa are playing out there but it isn't baseball.

[TerryPuhl21]

I hope he likes Houston.

I do too. I hope he is a priority in the off season..


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[HudsonHawk]

Well this is an unwelcome development.

[MRaup]

Well this is an unwelcome development.

Crisis averted for now.

[MusicMan]

Someday a questionable replay will go our way again. But today is not that someday.

Eh, I can see why Correa thought he had him, but he didn't control the ball yet when he tagged him.

[JimR]

Crisis averted for now.

Romine was a tad overmatched.

[MusicMan]

Nice to see Correa drive one the other way, even for an out.

[Snuffy]

Bot 5th, Astros 9-1
Gamel called out on strikes (Out 1)
Zunino pops to Gurriel (Out 2)
Gordon on 2nd (Altuve missed his popup, Reddick fires it to Correa who catches the ball and touches Gordon at the same time – safe, ball not secure.  Crazy play!)   
Hainger HBP, runners 1st & 2nd
Cano doubles in Gordon, Hainger to 3rd.  Bad hop for Gurriel.
Romine K

Going to top of 6th, 9-2 Astros!
Rangers-A’s - A’s scored one and left runners on 2nd & 3rd, but still the Rangers lead 4-1 (Top of 8th)

See some pros now; feel free to take over PBP - it's more fun to kibitz....

[Snuffy]

Crickets.....

[HudsonHawk]

More unwelcomeness

[Ty in Tampa]

3 straight hits against Charlie. 9-3 Astros with no out bottom 6.

[astrojo]

Get him out now before they send 10 men to the plate

[Snuffy]

Top of 6th,
Correa FO to RF
White nails a 105 MPH GO to Cano for 2nd out – it has been a while since Cano has played 3B, if ever in the ML.
Marvin, K

K-P is calling; will have to watch but no more PBP.

[Ty in Tampa]

Top of 6th,
Correa FO to RF
White nails a 105 MPH GO to Cano for 2nd out – it has been a while since Cano has played 3B, if ever in the ML.
Marvin, K

K-P is calling; will have to watch but no more PBP.

Thanks, Snuffy. Good job.

[HudsonHawk]

9-3...bases juiced nobody out....that’s it for CFM.

[Ty in Tampa]

Now a walk to load the bases with no out. He's done.

[MRaup]

Morton hits the wall about as hard as anyone.

[astrojo]

Now a walk to load the bases with no out. He's done.

Charlie hit Gamel w the pitch

[Ty in Tampa]

Charlie hit Gamel w the pitch

Sorry, I assumed a walk.

[MRaup]

Hey Tony, the bases are loaded... How about you get the ball back in quickly, maybe?

[DVauthrin]

Morton hits the wall about as hard as anyone.

It’s weird to watch a pitcher dominate for long stretches and then just lose it out of nowhere.  Morton seems to do this a lot.

[Ty in Tampa]

It’s weird to watch a pitcher dominate for long stretches and then just lose it out of nowhere.  Morton seems to do this a lot.

Seems like straight up fatigue.

[MRaup]

Jesus Christ, the trickle dicking this inning from the outfield has been brutal.

[Tom Servo]

We've got a game again.

[MusicMan]

This is not happening.

[astrojo]

Unbelievable

[Ty in Tampa]

Well, shit! 2-run homer by Haniger. 9-7 Astros.

[HudsonHawk]

9-7...Ms still batting...

[MRaup]

This is not happening.

Oh it absolutely is.

Fucking meatball there. Whatever the opposite of doing your job is, that's what Smith did.

[astrojo]

Can’t believe we cannot hold a 9–1 lead.

[Ty in Tampa]

Oh it absolutely is.

Fucking meatball there. Whatever the opposite of doing your job is, that's what Smith did.

3 batters, 3 deep fly balls.

[MRaup]

3 batters, 3 deep fly balls.

Smith was throwing pus today.

[Knoxbanedoodle]

Perhaps the spirit of good sportsmanship so on display in Williamsport has infected the Astros too, such that having enjoyed a five-run inning at the Mariners expense they felt compelled to return the favor.

[HudsonHawk]

B6:

Cruz rockets a double to RCF
Span singles to RF, Cruz to 3B
Healy singles to CF, Cruz scores, Span to 3B
Gamel hit by pitch, Healy to 2B

Morton out, Smith in

Zunino flies out F8, everyone moves up on the sac fly...Span scores, Healy to 3B and Gamel to 2B
Gordon flies out F7, Healy scores on the sac fly, Marwin throws home and Maldonado whiffs at it as Gamel moves to 3B on the TE7
Haniger homers to LCF, Gamel scores

Smith out, Sipp in what’s now a save situation

Cano...3-0...3-1...grounds out 5-3

But Morton collapses, and it’s 9-7 Astros.

[DVauthrin]

Can’t believe we cannot hold a 9–1 lead.

A.J. tried to let Morton pitch his way out of trouble with a 9-2 lead to start the 6th and it didn’t work.  Then the bullpen lit a match on everything.  Now it’s a game again.

[Astros Fan in Big D]

Unwelcome development.

[HudsonHawk]

A.J. tried to let Morton pitch his way out of trouble with a 9-2 lead to start the 6th and it didn’t work.  Then the bullpen lit a match on everything.  Now it’s a game again.

The bullpen got outs. Morton made the mess.

[Tom Servo]

Lead off walks are nice.

[The Third Man]

I would like the offense to get a few runs back, please.

[Tom Servo]

Ok, this bunting shit has got to stop.

[MRaup]

Ok, this fucking up while bunting shit has got to stop.

FIFY

[Astros Fan in Big D]

Huh.

[Tom Servo]

Lead off walks are nice.

Double plays are not.

[HudsonHawk]

T7:

Mariners we’re going to concede, but have changed their minds...Duke takes the pill

Gurriel...3-0...draws a 4-pitch walk
Reddick tries to bunt and pops it up back to the pitcher
Maldonado grounds into 6-4-3 double play

9-7 Astros

[MRaup]

Double plays are not.

Should've started the runner.

[HudsonHawk]

Maybe Kalas will STFU about resting guys in this blowout.

[Tom Servo]

Should've started the runner.

Nice

[The Third Man]

Ok, this bunting shit has got to stop.

That essentially fucked the inning and, on cue, they hit into a DP. The Astros are playing like chumps.

[Tom Servo]

Maybe Kalas will STFU about resting guys in this blowout.

Somebody needs to introduce him to the BBGs.  I know Blummer is aware of them. 

[DVauthrin]

Maybe Kalas will STFU about resting guys in this blowout.

Kalas needs to learn to shut up.  He was talking in the top of the 6th about Tyler White having a chance at the cycle when it was 9-2.

[Col. Sphinx Drummond]

Hmmm, I wonder if there is a strategy could be employed to reduce the GIDPs?   

[astrojo]

T7:

Mariners we’re going to concede, but have changed their minds...Duke takes the pill

Gurriel...3-0...draws a 4-pitch walk
Reddick tries to bunt and pops it up back to the pitcher
Maldonado grounds into 6-4-3 double play

9-7 Astros

WTH was Reddick doing? Duke had not even sniffed the strike zone.  If he takes a few pitches, it’s 1st and 2nd no out.

[Aussie Astro]

Double plays are not.

I just woke up, how many is that today?

[Tom Servo]

I just woke up, how many is that today?

2, I think.

[HudsonHawk]

B7:

Pressly in

Seager, pinch hitting for Romine, flies out F8
Cruz...0-2...lines out softly to 2B
Span...3-2...taps back to the mound

9-7 Astros

[Tom Servo]

Nice inning by Pressly.  We needed that.

[DVauthrin]

Rangers win 4-2.

[MRaup]

Nice inning by Pressly.  We needed that.

I think Pressly might've pulled something in his back grabbing that comebacker. He looked really uncomfortable coming off the field.

[Snuffy]

A's announcers were begging for a DP - got it.

(Meanwhile) 2 out, bot of 9th w/ runner on 3rd - Rangers clinging to a 4-2 lead,
The runner was on 3rd w/ no outs.
Walk and HBP, bases loaded...

Rangers win, 4-2!!!

[HudsonHawk]

A’s rally in the 9th, but leave the bases loaded and go down 4-2.

[JimR]

That essentially fucked the inning and, on cue, they hit into a DP. The Astros are playing like chumps.

Why do you think he bunted?

[chuck]

It's funny, I was looking at this goon last night when he was on first base thinking, I don't recognize that peckerwood. I guess he's umpired about as many games as Cionel Perez has pitched is why.

[JimR]

I think Pressly might've pulled something in his back grabbing that comebacker. He looked really uncomfortable coming off the field.

Oh, no. I was silently hoping he would pitch the 8th.

[astrojo]

I think Pressly might've pulled something in his back grabbing that comebacker. He looked really uncomfortable coming off the field.

I saw that too.  Reminds me that back in maybe the 3rd? Inning, Blum and TK were saying Morton kept reaching for his upper ribcage. I’m sure they will both be put on DL with misc discomfort

[Tom Servo]

I think Pressly might've pulled something in his back grabbing that comebacker. He looked really uncomfortable coming off the field.

Yeah, I just watched it again.  You're right, he was holding his back as he walked off.  Damn, just what we need.

[JimR]

I saw that too.  Reminds me that back in maybe the 3rd? Inning, Blum and TK were saying Morton kept reaching for his upper ribcage. I’m sure they will both be put on DL with misc discomfort

No, they were talking about Segura, and he left the game. Not Morton.

[HudsonHawk]

Why do you think he bunted?

“The Astros need to run/bunt to stay out of the double play...I didn’t mean NOW!”

[Tom Servo]

“The Astros need to run/bunt to stay out of the double play...I didn’t mean NOW!”

They should only do it when they are successful. 

[astrojo]

No, they were talking about Segura, and he left the game. Not Morton.

Oh ok, that’s a relief.

[MRaup]

They should only do it when they are successful.

Duh. Why don't people get this?!

[Snuffy]

SB, looks like Altuve's knee is OK.

[HudsonHawk]

T8:

Kemp grounds out 6-3

Duke out, Warren in

Bregman flies out F9
Altuve singles to RF
Altuve steals 2B
Correa...works the count full...pops out F4

9-7 still

[Tom Servo]

0-2 base hit.  nice.

[HudsonHawk]

Mariners with tying run at the plate, nobody out...

[MRaup]

Why the fuck do the Mariners constantly get to show up umpires?

Constant turn around complaining.

[Tom Servo]

0-2 base hit.  nice.

GIDP!  Even nicer!

[Astros Fan in Big D]

The rare 5-6-3 turned nicely.

[Tom Servo]

JUST a bit outside... and low.

[Snuffy]

DP back at ya!
HPU eyes were glued to Healy during his tantrum about the call b/f he gets a hit.

[HudsonHawk]

Walk to the 9 hitter brings Gordon up as the tying run

[Astros Fan in Big D]

Overthrow much?

[HudsonHawk]

B8:

Rondon in

Healy...0-2...bitching...slaps a soft single up the middle
Gamel grounds into 5-6-3 double play on the first pitch
Zunino...0-2...1-2...2-2...3-2...walks
Gordon grounds into fielders choice on the first pitch, Zunino out 4-6

9-7 Astros

[Snuffy]

Altuve brings fun to watching the Astros; it is a joy to watch him, even when he's doing nuthin.

[Astros Fan in Big D]

Whew.

Ahead 0-2/2 outs, throws 4 straight balls but the BBGs show mercy for now.

[Astros Fan in Big D]

Altuve brings fun to watching the Astros; it is a joy to watch him, even when he's doing nuthin.

His energy is at 100%.

I was as impressed with his walk in the 2nd yesterday as anything else.

[Tom Servo]

Great White!

[HudsonHawk]

Great White!!

[TerryPuhl21]

B8:

Rondon in

Healy...0-2...bitching...slaps a soft single up the middle
Gamel grounds into 5-6-3 double play on the first pitch
Zunino...0-2...1-2...2-2...3-2...walks
Gordon grounds into fielders choice on the first pitch, Zunino out 4-6

9-7 Astros

Tyler with some insurance!!!!


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[MusicMan]

Great White growing into The Meg.


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[Astros Fan in Big D]

Great White!

[TerryPuhl21]

Great White growing into The Meg.


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Nicely done!


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[Tom Servo]

Great White growing into The Meg.


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That was good.

[Snuffy]

Forget which teams announcers came up with this, but they started calling White "a little Gattis"!

[MRaup]

Forget which teams announcers came up with this, but they started calling White "a little Gattis"!

He's way too consistent to be any kind of Gattis.

[MusicMan]

He's way too consistent to be any kind of Gattis.

El Tiburon Blanco


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[Snuffy]

He's way too consistent to be any kind of Gattis.

They were going by body build, beard, (does he use gloves), ...

[Astros Fan in Big D]

He's pretty much trying out for/ winning the full time DH spot next season,  and a good chunk of what remains of this season.

[HudsonHawk]

They were going by body build, beard, (does he use gloves), ...

Gattis is a lumberjack. White is the Pillsbury Doughboy.

[Astros Fan in Big D]

They were going by body build, beard, (does he use gloves), ...

They understood.  They were making baseball jokes.

[Tom Servo]

Fucking Bitch Hanniger.

[MRaup]

They understood.  They were making baseball jokes.

DON'T YOU DARE PRESUME I GET THINGS!

[Snuffy]

Fucking Bitch Hanniger.

Nice play! Soft landing did not knock out the ball from the glove.

[HudsonHawk]

T9:

White homers to CF
Marwin singles to RF
Gurriel flies out F7

That’s all for Warren, Elias in

Reddick...0-2 wild pitch goes behind Reddick, Marwin to 2B...flies out F8 on a diving catch by Haniger
Maldonado lines out to 2B on a diving catch by Cano.

10-7 Astros

[Col. Sphinx Drummond]

El Tiburon Blanco


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El Gran Tiburon Blanco!

[Snuffy]

They understood.  They were making baseball jokes.

Jokes aside, I like him. 
Hit the ball hard today, even the GO to 3rd.

PS Especially liked the HR in the 9th. 

[Tom Servo]

Nice change on the strikeout. 

[HudsonHawk]

B9:

Osuna will try to close it out...

Haniger grounds out 6-3
Cano flies out F7
Seager...0-2...1-2...strikes out swinging

Astros win!

10-7 is your final

[Ty in Tampa]

Whew! This one had the "oh no" look to it for a while there.

[Snuffy]

Astros win 8th straight series VS Mariners!!!!!!!

[DVauthrin]

Astros win 8th straight series VS Mariners!!!!!!!

Uh, no they didn’t.  The Mariners swept the Astros in Houston earlier this month.

[JimR]

Astros win 8th straight series VS Mariners!!!!!!!

So their 4-game sweep does not count?

[TerryPuhl21]

Uh, no they didn’t.  The Mariners swept the Astros in Houston earlier this month.

He meant 8th straight series win against the Mariners in Seattle.


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[Tom Servo]

So their 4-game sweep does not count?

We're all going to pretend like that didn't happen. 

[Snuffy]

Uh, no they didn’t.  The Mariners swept the Astros in Houston earlier this month.

CORRECTION: Only listening halfway, it may have been "Astros win 8th straight series VS Mariners in Seattle !!!!!!!

[Astros Fan in Big D]

CORRECTION: Only listening halfway, it may have been "Astros win 8th straight series VS Mariners in Seattle !!!!!!!

Why are we abandoning the 'Mariners sweep doesn't count' idea?

[doyce7]

We're all going to pretend like that didn't happen.

This years version of that shit show in Oakland toward the end of last year last year

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[moriartp]

He's pretty much trying out for/ winning the full time DH spot next season,  and a good chunk of what remains of this season.

He's sure convincing me.

[Lefty]

Gameday said his was a strike,  and the Correa pitch was a ball.

So the Seattle trend of being bitches about balls/strikes continues.

Not sure which one you were looking at, but espn's gameday pitch map always shows a called strike as being in the zone, whether or not it really was.  I think mlb's uses the actual pitch location.

[juliogotay]

Not sure which one you were looking at, but espn's gameday pitch map always shows a called strike as being in the zone, whether or not it really was.  I think mlb's uses the actual pitch location.

I am surprised mlb's would be the one to use the actual pitch location.

[Snuffy]

B8:  Twins leading 5-3

A's led for one inning and wasted their closer to hold the Twins down in the 8th.
It did not work.  Treinen gave up a HR - his 2nd this year - to Kepler to make it 6-3 Twins.

T9:

Lowrie hit a HR in top of 9th.
Twins win 6-4!

https://www.mlb.com/gameday/athletics-vs-twins/2018/08/23/531323#game_state=final,lock_state=final,game_tab=box,game=531323

[Snuffy]

Gattis is a lumberjack. White is the Pillsbury Doughboy.

Wouldn't it be great if even a Pillsbury Doughboy could hit a baseball.....

[HudsonHawk]

Wouldn't it be great if even a Pillsbury Doughboy could hit a baseball.....

That doughboy can mash when he wants.

The yahoos at 790 have taken to calling White "Big Puddin'".  Sparks has said it a few times now, calling the HR yesterday a "Big Puddin' Pop"!