Author Topic: Game 3: Astros at Rays, March 29 (Read 7804 times)

austro · « **on:** March 30, 2019, 04:34:40 pm »

Well, I was slacking the first couple of days, so I'll try to be a bit more serious about the effort today. To that end, I'm cracking open the first of the sixer of Karbach Crawford Bock that my wonderful wife bought for me. I hope that it steadies Diaz's nerves.

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #1 on:** March 30, 2019, 04:40:04 pm »

Quote from: austro on March 30, 2019, 04:34:40 pm

Well, I was slacking the first couple of days, so I'll try to be a bit more serious about the effort today. To that end, I'm cracking open the first of the sixer of Karbach Crawford Bock that my wonderful wife bought for me. I hope that it steadies Diaz's nerves.

Well Bregman is paying short and Yuli is playing 3rd, so Diaz shouldn't be too worked up.

Tom Servo · « **Reply #2 on:** March 30, 2019, 05:06:02 pm »

Quote from: austro on March 30, 2019, 04:34:40 pm

Well, I was slacking the first couple of days, so I'll try to be a bit more serious about the effort today. To that end, I'm cracking open the first of the sixer of Karbach Crawford Bock that my wonderful wife bought for me. I hope that it steadies Diaz's nerves.

The first? You have already lost track of what day it is.

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #3 on:** March 30, 2019, 05:16:31 pm »

Anybody having issues with the ATT Sportsnet app pausing/ restarting frequently?

Tom Servo · « **Reply #4 on:** March 30, 2019, 05:18:10 pm »

Bregman!

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #5 on:** March 30, 2019, 05:18:58 pm »

Happy birthday Alex!

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #6 on:** March 30, 2019, 05:35:04 pm »

Back to back 1-out opposite field singles for Josh and Chirinos in the 2nd.

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #7 on:** March 30, 2019, 05:39:25 pm »

Fizzle.

White got worked over and rung up on a check swing, Kemp grounded sharply into a FC.

TerryPuhl21 · « **Reply #8 on:** March 30, 2019, 05:50:52 pm »

Quote from: Astros Fan in Big D on March 30, 2019, 05:39:25 pm

Fizzle.

White got worked over and rung up on a check swing, Kemp grounded sharply into a FC.

That was a REALLY bad at bat by White with a runner in scoring position.

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Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #9 on:** March 30, 2019, 05:57:14 pm »

Quote from: Astros Fan in Big D on March 30, 2019, 05:16:31 pm

Anybody having issues with the ATT Sportsnet app pausing/ restarting frequently?

Yes. It's maddening.

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #10 on:** March 30, 2019, 06:00:27 pm »

Gonzaga leads Tech 37 to 35 at the half.

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #11 on:** March 30, 2019, 06:03:19 pm »

Josh with another single to left.

I like.

Tom Servo · « **Reply #12 on:** March 30, 2019, 06:03:55 pm »

Quote from: Astros Fan in Big D on March 30, 2019, 06:03:19 pm

Josh with another single to left.

I like.

Same. If he can do that consistently, he'll have a good year.

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #13 on:** March 30, 2019, 06:05:16 pm »

Here's the tweet they mentioned.

Note the first person responding.

https://twitter.com/darenw/status/1112117258808107011?s=19

Tom Servo · « **Reply #14 on:** March 30, 2019, 06:12:13 pm »

Quote from: Astros Fan in Big D on March 30, 2019, 06:05:16 pm

Here's the tweet they mentioned.

Note the first person responding.

https://twitter.com/darenw/status/1112117258808107011?s=19

I'm sad that I don't get to yell Captain Caveman anymore.

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #15 on:** March 30, 2019, 06:13:54 pm »

Chirinos with a wild ass throw to center field.

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #16 on:** March 30, 2019, 06:16:59 pm »

New guys having trouble throwing to their new teammates.

Tom Servo · « **Reply #17 on:** March 30, 2019, 06:17:45 pm »

Great job by McHugh to get around that error!

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #18 on:** March 30, 2019, 06:19:29 pm »

Yep. Spun some nasty stuff up there.

Glad he didn't try to field that helicoptered bat.

Tom Servo · « **Reply #19 on:** March 30, 2019, 06:28:09 pm »

Well, there goes that.

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #20 on:** March 30, 2019, 06:28:58 pm »

A valiant dive but Yuli is no Bregman at the hot corner.

Tom Servo · « **Reply #21 on:** March 30, 2019, 06:31:32 pm »

Wicked slider by Collin.

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #22 on:** March 30, 2019, 06:34:57 pm »

Forced to get him on strike 4 for the second out.

MRaup · « **Reply #23 on:** March 30, 2019, 06:36:03 pm »

Sure would be nice if the vaunted office would make a fucking appearance at some point.

Putrid at the plate so far tonight.

Tom Servo · « **Reply #24 on:** March 30, 2019, 06:36:23 pm »

Quote from: MRaup on March 30, 2019, 06:36:03 pm

Sure would be nice if the vaunted office would make a fucking appearance at some point.

Putrid at the plate so far tonight.

Yep.

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #25 on:** March 30, 2019, 06:36:34 pm »

Finally hung one.

Lucky we're just tied for now.

Ty in Tampa · « **Reply #26 on:** March 30, 2019, 06:38:49 pm »

Harris up in the bullpen.

Ty in Tampa · « **Reply #27 on:** March 30, 2019, 06:39:24 pm »

McHugh is gassed.

Ty in Tampa · « **Reply #28 on:** March 30, 2019, 06:42:37 pm »

Huge K.

astrojo · « **Reply #29 on:** March 30, 2019, 06:43:18 pm »

RBI hits by 8 and 9 hitters. Ugh

Tom Servo · « **Reply #30 on:** March 30, 2019, 06:47:17 pm »

Come on, hit 'em where they ain't!

astrojo · « **Reply #31 on:** March 30, 2019, 06:50:01 pm »

Astros go down in order Bot6. On 7 pitches.

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #32 on:** March 30, 2019, 06:58:13 pm »

Harris looked decent in the 6th.

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #33 on:** March 30, 2019, 07:09:07 pm »

Devo in to pitch the 7th.

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #34 on:** March 30, 2019, 07:12:47 pm »

Tech leads Gonzaga 69 - 62 with 54.2 to go

Tom Servo · « **Reply #35 on:** March 30, 2019, 07:14:01 pm »

Good job by Devo.

Runs, please!

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #36 on:** March 30, 2019, 07:14:31 pm »

Devo strut makes its 2019 debut

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #37 on:** March 30, 2019, 07:17:03 pm »

Now 69 - 67 with 22.1 to go.

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #38 on:** March 30, 2019, 07:24:25 pm »

Tech pulls it off and is going to the final four for the first time in program history.

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #39 on:** March 30, 2019, 07:26:12 pm »

Quote from: Col. Sphinx Drummond on March 30, 2019, 07:24:25 pm

Tech pulls it off and is going to the final four for the first time in program history.

Great game by Tech.

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #40 on:** March 30, 2019, 07:27:59 pm »

Bases loaded 2 outs, Reddick at bat.

Texifornia · « **Reply #41 on:** March 30, 2019, 07:28:44 pm »

Quote from: Col. Sphinx Drummond on March 30, 2019, 07:24:25 pm

Tech pulls it off and is going to the final four for the first time in program history.

Long Live the Mat-a-dor!!!

Tom Servo · « **Reply #42 on:** March 30, 2019, 07:29:09 pm »

Dammit!

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #43 on:** March 30, 2019, 07:29:50 pm »

And Reddick lines out to LF.

Ty in Tampa · « **Reply #44 on:** March 30, 2019, 07:29:58 pm »

Looking very last year with the lineup. Correa is missed.

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #45 on:** March 30, 2019, 07:30:03 pm »

Damn.

Josh just missed driving that ball.

David in Jackson · « **Reply #46 on:** March 30, 2019, 07:30:37 pm »

With the exception of Brantley’s double yesterday, it’s been home runs for all the offense.

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astrojo · « **Reply #47 on:** March 30, 2019, 07:31:08 pm »

Was a grand slam really too much to ask?

David in Jackson · « **Reply #48 on:** March 30, 2019, 07:33:24 pm »

A sacrifice bunt!

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Tom Servo · « **Reply #49 on:** March 30, 2019, 07:33:26 pm »

Tyler looked like a fell at the ball instead dove at it.

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #50 on:** March 30, 2019, 07:33:59 pm »

Leadoff double, sac bunt and now runner at 3rd with 1 out.

Ty in Tampa · « **Reply #51 on:** March 30, 2019, 07:35:51 pm »

Hopefully they won’t be asking Devo for multiple innings often.

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #52 on:** March 30, 2019, 07:36:10 pm »

Now a run in and a runner on first with one out.

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #53 on:** March 30, 2019, 07:36:25 pm »

Pham smacks one thru the drawn in infield to plate the run.

Rays have an insurmountable 3-1 lead.

Tom Servo · « **Reply #54 on:** March 30, 2019, 07:36:55 pm »

No strutting for Devo when he leaves the mound this time, I would expect.

JimR · « **Reply #55 on:** March 30, 2019, 07:38:42 pm »

Quote from: Astros Fan in Big D on March 30, 2019, 07:36:25 pm

Pham smacks one thru the drawn in infield to plate the run.

Rays have an insurmountable 3-1 lead.

Afraid this is true. Hoping for a split and some offense.

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #56 on:** March 30, 2019, 07:40:24 pm »

Did we really need that drama on that flyball?

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #57 on:** March 30, 2019, 07:43:50 pm »

Rays took advantage of balls getting under the corner infielders gloves.

Yuli had to move several feet to get into position for a chance at his.

White on the other hand has mountain range.

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #58 on:** March 30, 2019, 07:47:05 pm »

Tommy Pham has a very interesting backstory.

Tom Servo · « **Reply #59 on:** March 30, 2019, 07:51:23 pm »

Jake strikes out on a 4-2 count to end the game.

MRaup · « **Reply #60 on:** March 30, 2019, 07:51:34 pm »

Jesus Christ, bring on the robot strike zone.

Two nights in a row with some seriously questionable strikes to steal Astro baserunners in the 9th.

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #61 on:** March 30, 2019, 07:51:50 pm »

Guy throws 100, blue.

He doesn't need help from you.

Offense has been MIA.

Let's split it tmw.

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #62 on:** March 30, 2019, 07:51:57 pm »

Wow, that was disappointing.

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #63 on:** March 30, 2019, 07:53:10 pm »

Quote from: MRaup on March 30, 2019, 07:51:34 pm

Jesus Christ, bring on the robot strike zone.

Two nights in a row with some seriously questionable strikes to steal Astro baserunners in the 9th.

Kemp's AB last night was completely hijacked.

He would've needed a sheet of plywood to cover the plate after those 2 calls.

JimR · « **Reply #64 on:** March 30, 2019, 07:56:06 pm »

Quote from: Col. Sphinx Drummond on March 30, 2019, 07:47:05 pm

Tommy Pham has a very interesting backstory.

We tried to trade for him at the deadline last year, but the Rays outbid us.

Ty in Tampa · « **Reply #65 on:** March 30, 2019, 08:06:35 pm »

Quote from: Col. Sphinx Drummond on March 30, 2019, 07:47:05 pm

Tommy Pham has a very interesting backstory.

I’m a Pham phan. It’s hard to not like the Rays here.

Snuffy · « **Reply #66 on:** March 30, 2019, 08:17:44 pm »

Quote from: Col. Sphinx Drummond on March 30, 2019, 07:47:05 pm

Tommy Pham has a very interesting backstory.

You peeked my curiosity.
Found this link https://www.draysbay.com/2018/10/8/17945186/tommy-pham-makes-tampa-bay-rays-a-better-team

...and this quote:

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“The question was if I wish I had it easier or came up rich, would I have wanted that? The more I thought about it my answer is no. I played with a lot of guys coming up who came from a wealthy upbringing and what I remembered most about them is how soft they were. When things got harder for them, they always crumbled. I think where I came from helped me persevere through all my injuries in everything bcuz I seen a lot of guys fold, the most successful ppl in the world came from the smallest beginnings which makes me think it’s not about where you’re from or how you come up but where are you going!”

Thank you.

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #67 on:** March 30, 2019, 09:00:50 pm »

Quote from: Snuffy on March 30, 2019, 08:17:44 pm

You peeked my curiosity.
Found this link https://www.draysbay.com/2018/10/8/17945186/tommy-pham-makes-tampa-bay-rays-a-better-team

...and this quote:
Thank you.

Good find.

Snuffy · « **Reply #68 on:** March 30, 2019, 10:58:16 pm »

Quote from: Col. Sphinx Drummond on March 30, 2019, 09:00:50 pm

Good find.

Here's a better one that was found later: https://www.si.com/mlb/2018/04/02/tommy-pham-st-louis-cardinals

There's a Luhnow connection:

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He smarts at how long it took Cardinals management to believe in him, apportioning some blame to his injuries (a torn wrist ligament in 2011, and labrums torn in each shoulder, in ’12 and ’13) and some to the December 2011 departure of scouting director Jeff Luhnow, a champion of Pham’s who left to become the Astros’ general manager. “The front office, I can’t entirely say they were on my side,” Pham says. “I wasn’t drafted by these people.” (He cites John Vuch, the team’s director of baseball administration, as his only remaining ally from the old regime.)

And more background...

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Tawana (Tommy's Mother) used to be ashamed of the twins’ severe childhoods, she says. After talking it over with Tommy a few years ago, though, she made peace with it. When he was young, she would tell him how easily he could become a statistic—a mixed-race boy born to an incarcerated father and a single, teenage mother. “Some parents care too little; I cared too much,” Tawana says. “I saved Tommy.”

And another Astros' connection:

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Pham wasn’t always so open to learning; he says no coach could break through his hardheadedness until Jeff Albert, now the Astros’ assistant hitting coach, got to him in his fourth year of pro ball. It was late July and Pham’s average was hovering around .200. His high-A team’s game in Lakeland, Fla., was rained out. Pham says, “I was struggling so bad, I said, f--- it, I’m tired of struggling. What do I need to do?” Albert showed him video of his swing compared with proper form. From there, Pham says, he was all but set.

Who knows, he might sign with the Astros as a free agent...