Author Topic: Angels at Astros, August 30, 2018 (Read 7151 times)

Astros Fan in Big D · « **on:** August 30, 2018, 07:33:06 pm »

Top 1
Verlander K, popup, walk to Trout (bogus), K

Bottom 1
Springer single, Bregman gidp, Altuve ricochet double (5-6-7-4) safe at 2nd after review, Correa 4-3

austro · « **Reply #1 on:** August 30, 2018, 07:35:49 pm »

When's the last time Correa hit a ball hard?

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #2 on:** August 30, 2018, 07:39:27 pm »

Quote from: austro on August 30, 2018, 07:35:49 pm

When's the last time Correa hit a ball hard?

On the road trip.

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #3 on:** August 30, 2018, 07:40:05 pm »

Top 2

K, F2, K

Texifornia · « **Reply #4 on:** August 30, 2018, 07:41:08 pm »

I think the Maldonado deal will prove to be one of Luhnow's better. I have such confidence in him behind the plate.

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #5 on:** August 30, 2018, 07:46:24 pm »

Bottom 2

White F8, Marwin K, Yuli K

No score

Texifornia · « **Reply #6 on:** August 30, 2018, 08:11:25 pm »

Fuckin' batters' eye.

hostros7 · « **Reply #7 on:** August 30, 2018, 08:11:54 pm »

Game zone activity reflects the offense’s energy level so far tonight.

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austro · « **Reply #8 on:** August 30, 2018, 08:13:56 pm »

Quote from: hostros7 on August 30, 2018, 08:11:54 pm

Game zone activity reflects the offense’s energy level so far tonight.

We're all prepping for the all-important OWA draft.

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #9 on:** August 30, 2018, 08:14:46 pm »

Ok some stuff happened while I drove the youngest home from Taekwondo.

None of it resulted in runs for either team.

On to the 4th...

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #10 on:** August 30, 2018, 08:18:39 pm »

Top 4

Trout Ks looking
Upton goes 3-2, Ks swinging on 97 mph of face-high cheese
Ohtani 0-2, Ks on a curve in ther dirt, completed 2-3

Mid 4
Angels 0
Astros 0

Texifornia · « **Reply #11 on:** August 30, 2018, 08:19:56 pm »

Verlander in a familiar situation: dominating the Angels and getting bupkis for run support.

Snuffy · « **Reply #12 on:** August 30, 2018, 08:24:07 pm »

Quote from: Astros Fan in Big D on August 30, 2018, 08:18:39 pm

Top 4

Trout Ks looking
Upton goes 3-2, Ks swinging on 97 mph of face-high cheese
Ohtani 0-2, Ks on a curve in ther dirt, completed 2-3

Mid 4
Angels 0
Astros 0

Looked like Ohtani has something (running gloves?) in his back pocket, perhaps HBP protection...

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #13 on:** August 30, 2018, 08:35:25 pm »

Bottom 4

Altuve 3-0, 3-1, 3-2, somehow scrapes a low curve into LF for a single
Correa 6-4-3 dp
White shingles sharply thru the hole at SS
Marwin takes a cookie 0-1, high/outside 1-1, misses a FB 1-2, fouls, high outside 2-2, low/inside 3-2, [White running] fouls, fouls, fouls, timeout to adjust contact, fouls, fouls, fouls, Ks looking on a backdoor curve

End 4
Angels 0
Astros 0

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #14 on:** August 30, 2018, 08:36:55 pm »

White lost 3 pounds during Marwin's AB.

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #15 on:** August 30, 2018, 08:47:13 pm »

Top 5

Simmons taps a ball 65 feet toward 3rd for an infield hit
Arcia Ks swinging on 3 pitches
Ward Ks swinging on high cheese
Cowart 3-2, Ks swinging on a 96 mph heater

Mid 5
Angels 0
Astros 0

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #16 on:** August 30, 2018, 08:53:45 pm »

Josh walks.

Here comes a gidp.

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #17 on:** August 30, 2018, 09:01:26 pm »

Bottom 5

Gurriel 4-3
Reddick 3-1, 3-2, walks
Maldonado Ks swinging
Springer goes 2-0 then 2-2, 3-2, just misses getting one solidly, F8

End 5
Angels 0
Astros 0

austro · « **Reply #18 on:** August 30, 2018, 09:20:20 pm »

That ought to just about do it.

Texifornia · « **Reply #19 on:** August 30, 2018, 09:22:00 pm »

Why do they set up the batter's eye for the visiting team?

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #20 on:** August 30, 2018, 09:23:44 pm »

Top 6

Calhoun battles 3-2, doubles down RF line
Fletcher pops out to Yuli in foul territory
Trout singles to left, Calhoun held at third
Upton takes a strike 0-1, holds up (?) 1-1, takes high 2-1, misses a low FB 2-2, singles to RF scoring Calhoun, Trout to second
Sipp relieves Verlander
Ohtani takes high 1-0, inside 2-0, low 3-0, fouls 3-1, walks the bases loaded
Harris relieves Sipp (gameday says ball 3 was a strike; the low strike has been hit or miss with this HPU all night)
Simmons doubles to the wall in left power alley on the first pitch, 3 runners score
Arcia pops out to Bregman just in foul territory
Ward Ks

Mid 6
Angels 4
Astros 0

Bullpen fail

JimR · « **Reply #21 on:** August 30, 2018, 09:23:58 pm »

Gas Can Harris. Who thought that would turn out well?

doyce7 · « **Reply #22 on:** August 30, 2018, 09:24:24 pm »

If a cat has 9 lives, how many does will Harris have?

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Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #23 on:** August 30, 2018, 09:25:04 pm »

Quote from: JimR on August 30, 2018, 09:23:58 pm

Gas Can Harris. Who thought that would turn out well?

Not me.

Verlander looked pissed as he headed for the clubhouse.

JimR · « **Reply #24 on:** August 30, 2018, 09:26:53 pm »

Quote from: Astros Fan in Big D on August 30, 2018, 09:25:04 pm

Not me.

Verlander looked pissed as he headed for the clubhouse.

Well, I understand, but he gave up three hits that inning. Not getting Calhoun was a killer.

austro · « **Reply #25 on:** August 30, 2018, 09:28:43 pm »

Seattle trying to help us out: 5 runs in the top of the 1st, and they're not done yet.

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #26 on:** August 30, 2018, 09:32:25 pm »

Bottom 6

Bregman Ks swinging on a ball at his eyes
Altuve F8
Correa swings thru 2, takes outside, takes low, 2-2, Ks on a neck high FB

End 6
Angels 4
Astros 0

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #27 on:** August 30, 2018, 09:33:22 pm »

This is a shitty offensive showing.

PBP up for grabs.

Texifornia · « **Reply #28 on:** August 30, 2018, 09:34:55 pm »

Carlos Correa needs to be hitting about four spots lower in the order. Right now, he's an automatic out with mediocre pitches.

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #29 on:** August 30, 2018, 09:38:33 pm »

Allow a small rant.

Sipp wasn't close on 3 of the 4 pitches called balls.

The only strike he got was on 3-0 (I'll concede was squeezed on ball 3)

That was uncharacteristically poor.

And Harris. Good grief. First pitch. Total nut shot with a shovel.

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #30 on:** August 30, 2018, 09:42:16 pm »

Quote from: Texifornia on August 30, 2018, 09:34:55 pm

Carlos Correa needs to be hitting about four spots lower in the order. Right now, he's an automatic out with mediocre pitches.

AJ stuck with Springer at leadoff in the playoffs. But Springer was healthy, just slumping.

I don't know if Correa is physically healthy or not, but he sure doesn't take healthy cuts.

hostros7 · « **Reply #31 on:** August 30, 2018, 09:50:28 pm »

Stanton’s tie/jacket combo is the only thing in the stadium that I’m aware of worse than the Astros’ offense.

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hostros7 · « **Reply #32 on:** August 30, 2018, 09:52:00 pm »

Quote from: hostros7 on August 30, 2018, 09:50:28 pm

Stanton’s tie/jacket combo is the only thing in the stadium that I’m aware of worse than the Astros’ offense.

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It’s almost as if he woke up drunk in a hotel room with Helen Keller and decided to get dressed.

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austro · « **Reply #33 on:** August 30, 2018, 09:53:42 pm »

Quote from: Astros Fan in Big D on August 30, 2018, 09:42:16 pm

I don't know if Correa is physically healthy or not, but he sure doesn't take healthy cuts.

He was on 1st last night or the night before and had to dive back to the bag on a pick-off attempt. When he stood up he was grimacing and did some stretching/twisting like he was trying to loosen up his back. And then he took about a 6-foot lead. He wasn't behaving like he felt great.