Mariners @ Astros, August 3, 2019

[HudsonHawk]

Astros smacking the ball pretty good...walk, double, double, groundout, and single make it 3-0. Even the outs were blistered. Except for Bregman who hit a weak ground ball, but it plated a run.

[NeilT]

I’m a little disappointed that Alvarez didn’t go ahead and homer. What’s he holding back for?

[The Third Man]

Sanchez looks pretty good to me.

[HudsonHawk]

I’m a little disappointed that Alvarez didn’t go ahead and homer. What’s he holding back for?

His single nearly took Gonzales’s head off. He looked like Charlie Brown getting his clothes knocked off by a line drive.

[austro]

His single nearly took Gonzales’s head off. He looked like Charlie Brown getting his clothes knocked off by a line drive.

I'm afraid he might really hurt a pitcher if he ever hits one.

[Astros Fan in Big D]

The 'before' picture for that 1st inning is Servais bemoaning the fact Altuve wasn't rung up on that check swing (he definitely had a point).

The 'after' shot is the 3 next to the home team on the scoreboard.

[austro]

Shaner!

[NeilT]

Sounds like Shane could work with Greinke on socialization skills.

[austro]

A Collin McHugh Dodging Bobblehead could be worth having.

[NeilT]

I don’t ever remember Joe Morgan saying nice things about the Astros.

[SoonerJim]

I don’t ever remember Joe Morgan saying nice things about the Astros.

Tough seeing Jim Wynn and his health limitations, one of the most underrated

[HudsonHawk]

Joe Morgan is a complete dick.

[NeilT]

Joe Morgan is a complete dick.

He likes Altuve. That cuts down the complete by .001. Maybe .0001.

[HudsonHawk]

He likes Altuve. That cuts down the complete by .001. Maybe .0001.

He resents Altuve. His compliments are backhanded. Joe Morgan is all about Joe Morgan. He’s a hall of fame douchebag.

[Col. Sphinx Drummond]

Joe Morgan is a complete dick.

Maybe so. He was a pretty good ball player though. It was his broadcast career that brought out the dick side.

[HudsonHawk]

Maybe so. He was a pretty good ball player though. It was his broadcast career that brought out the dick side.

I have no trouble believing he was a dick as a player too.

[HudsonHawk]

And while I’m piling on...I’m still pissed about seeing Nolan Ryan on all these things. As far as I’m concerned, he abdicated his Astro credentials.

[HudsonHawk]

Altuve!!!

Though I’m sure Morgan will poo poo it.

[NeilT]

ALTUVE! Over Frito pies on Friday, a very wise woman told me that  when Altuve is happy this whole team is happy.

[Col. Sphinx Drummond]

Wow! That was good hitting.

[HudsonHawk]

Alvarez does not like to run, does he.

[JimR]

Tough seeing Jim Wynn and his health limitations, one of the most underrated

Did he have a stroke?

[JimR]

Yuli seems to have cooled off some. He would have crushed a few of those last week.

[Col. Sphinx Drummond]

I still can't believe what we got for Derrick Fisher.

[Outlawscotty]

I still can't believe what we got for Derrick Fisher.

No shit; Biagini is a stud.

[Jacksonian]

I still can't believe what we got for Derrick Fisher.

Who misplayed a ball today and had it hit him in the face.

[BudGirl]

Stupid fans have started the wave.  They never learn.

[Col. Sphinx Drummond]

it really bugs me they way they pronounce Sanchez.

[Outlawscotty]

What's with the lights in the stands?

[NeilT]

What's with the lights in the stands?

They were left over from The Rolling Stones concert.

[BudGirl]

What's with the lights in the stands?

The fans need something to do.  I seem to be in the largest group of idiots.

[BudGirl]

ALTUVE! Over Frito pies on Friday, a very wise woman told me that  when Altuve is happy this whole team is happy.

So far, that woman is right.

[geezerdonk]

But they do a great job with Perez.

[Outlawscotty]

The fans need something to do.  I seem to be in the largest group of idiots.

No seriously, WTF?  Do I need to do this at home too?

[NeilT]

So far, that woman is right.

Usually is.

[geezerdonk]

I think Kalas almost said it.

[NeilT]

No seriously, WTF?  Do I need to do this at home too?

YOU’RE NOT!?!

[Outlawscotty]

YOU’RE NOT!?!

Now you tell me.  If'n I try the wave by myself does that count for or against?

[Lefty]

But they do a great job with Perez.

Do we know how he pronounces it?  He's from Cali and was raised by gringos (mom and stepdad) so it may have been anglicized.

[geezerdonk]

"Hey kid, how would you like to pitch a no-hitter?" "Nope. I'm good."

[NeilT]

Now you tell me.  If'n I try the wave by myself does that count for or against?

The wave never counts.

[Outlawscotty]

The wave never counts.

The light thing works......

[NeilT]

The light thing works......

Dang. I guess it does.

[BudGirl]

A wise woman said don't do it.

[Astros Fan in Big D]

Machete may want to check out this Peleton thing.

[JimR]

Alvarez does not like to run, does he.

Anything else to bitch about tonight?

[JimR]

Sanchez was looking at his right hand some in the 6th. Hope the blisters are not reappearing.

[HudsonHawk]

But they do a great job with Perez.

I wonder how TK would feel about someone continuing to pronounce his name “ka-LASS”

[HudsonHawk]

Sanchez was looking at his right hand some in the 6th. Hope the blisters are not reappearing.

At least Nolan is there to explain to him the benefits of pickle brine. 

[Outlawscotty]

A wise woman said don't do it.

I had to stop to charge it; hence the problem.  She is wise, no doubt.

[HudsonHawk]

Anything else to bitch about tonight?

I’m working on it. My internet is really slow tonight.

[Col. Sphinx Drummond]

Jim Wynn is the Name That Astro,

[Lefty]

Sanchez was looking at his right hand some in the 6th. Hope the blisters are not reappearing.

That's what I thought too, but he was talking to JV in the dugout and showing him his left hand, so I dunno.

[NeilT]

I’m working on it. My internet is really slow tonight.

I was thinking that was like the most open invitation ever, but then I figured Jim was only talking about the Astros.

[NeilT]

There’s one. Alvarez hasn’t hit a home run all night.

[Astros Fan in Big D]

Straighten that out a little,  Yordan.

[HudsonHawk]

I was thinking that was like the most open invitation ever, but then I figured Jim was only talking about the Astros.

I just got back from an awesome vacation, so I’m a little grumpy. I’m trying to stick to the game.

[Astros Fan in Big D]

Correa wearing out the power alley in right makes me happy.

[Col. Sphinx Drummond]

I just got back from an awesome vacation, so I’m a little grumpy. I’m trying to stick to the game.

Where did you go?

[Aussie Astro]

I just got back from an awesome vacation, so I’m a little grumpy. I’m trying to stick to the game.

Yeah, there is nothing like an awesome vacation to make you grumpy.

[HudsonHawk]

Where did you go?

Belize.

[HudsonHawk]

Yeah, there is nothing like an awesome vacation to make you grumpy.

To be clear, it wasn’t the vacation so much as the fact that it ended and it’s back to the old salt mine on Monday.

[homer]

Yeah, there is nothing like an awesome vacation to make you grumpy.

Where you been?

[NeilT]

To be clear, it wasn’t the vacation so much as the fact that it ended and it’s back to the old salt mine on Monday.

You weren’t at San Pedro, where were you?

[JimR]

That's what I thought too, but he was talking to JV in the dugout and showing him his left hand, so I dunno.

On the mound it was the fingers on his right hand.

[jbm]

Jim Wynn is the Name That Astro,

I remember meeting him at an Astros caravan at UT in the 80s. I was in awe.

[HudsonHawk]

You weren’t at San Pedro, where were you?

Placencia Village. Then on an island.

[NeilT]

Is there an app for that light thing?

[Outlawscotty]

Is there an app for that light thing?

 I'd help you but it's charging.

[das]

I can’t watch the game. Who is warming up for the 9th?

[jbm]

I doubt it will happen, but Tal Smith should get serious consideration for the Astros Hall of Fame.

[Lefty]

I can’t watch the game. Who is warming up for the 9th?

Devo

[NeilT]

I can’t watch the game. Who is warming up for the 9th?

Devo

[das]

Thanks. Internet on Cape Cod is horrible. First world vacation problems...

[Aussie Astro]

Where you been?

Lurking about the place sometimes but working a lot in the last few months.  I have a tv out in the garage now, so I watch most of the games out there.  With no quick access to a pc it is a bit hard to contribute to the discussions, but I still get lot of laughs from reading the posts after the games. 

[HudsonHawk]

Thanks. Internet on Cape Cod is horrible. First world vacation problems...

Ironically, it was way better than I expected in Placencia, Belize. They just got a paved road last year, but the internet works pretty good.

[Outlawscotty]

Is there an app for that light thing?

The app is 'cnadle'.  It's quirky but gets the job done.

[HudsonHawk]

Lurking about the place sometimes but working a lot in the last few months.  I have a tv out in the garage now, so I watch most of the games out there.  With no quick access to a pc it is a bit hard to contribute to the discussions, but I still get lot of laughs from reading the posts after the games.

Watching the Astros over a breakfast cigar?

[Astros Fan in Big D]

Bregman has smacked a few balls hard lately.

[Outlawscotty]

Bregman has smacked a few balls hard lately.

He has the worst average of anybody but catchers and pitchers.

[NeilT]

The app is 'cnadle'.  It's quirky but gets the job done.

So fucking nominated.

[Aussie Astro]

Watching the Astros over a breakfast cigar?

Pancakes, hold the cigars.

[BudGirl]

I'm shocked at the number of people leaving early.

[NeilT]

I'm shocked at the number of people leaving early.

But the game’s over?

[Outlawscotty]

I'm shocked at the number of people leaving early.

Batteries are dead.....

[HudsonHawk]

I'm shocked at the number of people leaving early.

Do they even look at the linescore?

[hostros7]

Did devo saunter in or walk?


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[NeilT]

1

[Col. Sphinx Drummond]

He has the worst average of anybody but catchers and pitchers.

You know that has to really bother him too.

[NeilT]

2

[hostros7]

Dirty COD for #2


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[HudsonHawk]

Fuck. Mrs Hawk just said it

[subnuclear]

Good job guys

[HudsonHawk]

There it is

[NeilT]

3

[subnuclear]

Good for Sanchez what a start

[Col. Sphinx Drummond]

Sweeeeeeeeeeeet!!!!!!

[Astros Fan in Big D]

No-No!!

[Astros Fan in Big D]

Way to go,  Devo!!!

[Outlawscotty]

Hey, that was a no-hitter.  I told you.

[NeilT]

Hey, that was a no-hitter.  I told you.

Light the Cnadle!

[doyce7]

I've been watching on my phone at a Mexican baby shower for one of wife's friends... the last no-no we were out for her birthday. At least I got to watch part of this one and my phone didn't die before the last out. I'm at 6% but it was worth it!

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[Outlawscotty]

I've been watching on my phone at a Mexican baby shower for one of wife's friends... the last no-no we were out for her birthday. At least I got to watch part of this one and my phone didn't die before the last out. I'm at 6% but it was worth it!

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Did you use the light?

[TerryPuhl21]

On post game radio interview they asked Sanchez about his finger. He said no blister and everything is fine. He says he gets them so much that he is constantly checking them to make sure they are ok.

What a night! Great debut for he and Biagini and a great job by Harris, Devo and the bats. All on Hall of Fame night!


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[doyce7]

Did you use the light?

I can only guess what this refers to but I was only watching the top half of each inning and still pretend to pay attention to the dumb games they are playing and had the sound off completely.

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[HudsonHawk]

I've been watching on my phone at a Mexican baby shower for one of wife's friends... the last no-no we were out for her birthday. At least I got to watch part of this one and my phone didn't die before the last out. I'm at 6% but it was worth it!

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So let s get this straight, the last two times you were out with this chick, the Astros tossed a no-hitter?

Secondly...a fucking baby shower?  For someone else’s kid?

[Astros Fan in Big D]

Check out the first reply:

https://twitter.com/PitchingNinja/status/1157837092958953473?s=19

Baseball fan gets alert:
Astros throw a no hitter!

Baseball fan:
Wonder if it was  JV, Cole or Greinke

Baseball fan checks phone:
WTF! It was the new 5th fucking starter!! Cancel the season.

[Snuffy]

Outstanding!
Hello, Sanchez and  Biagini! 
Wow!

[Outlawscotty]

So let s get this straight, the last two times you were out with this chick, the Astros tossed a no-hitter?

Secondly...a fucking baby shower?  For someone else’s kid?

You're grumpy.  Does it matter?

[doyce7]

Secondly...a fucking baby shower?  For someone else’s kid?

Happy wife, happy life or some shit like that. Believe me, I'm not happy to be here watching a no-no, on my phone, with no sound, and nearly zero english being spoken around me. But I don't want her to leave me, she can make some pretty fucking mean salsa

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[HudsonHawk]

Biagini: I guess they can trade me now, they got what they wanted out of me. I knew it was a no hitter early, but forgot. I didn’t remember again until after I’d come out of the game.

[Outlawscotty]

To be honest, I forgot about the no-hitter when Sanchez left.  Wow.

[Outlawscotty]

I had the sound off.

[NeilT]

https://www.nonohitters.com/combined-no-hitters/

[das]

How pissed are the Blue Jays business management team right now?  Probably wondering where they get their own Strom.

[NeilT]

“And I really knew in the 9th, when Gerrit Cole was yelling at the fans to sit down and watch the game.” Hinch.

[Snuffy]

“And I really knew in the 9th, when Gerrit Cole was yelling at the fans to sit down and watch the game.” Hinch.

Luv this!

[HudsonHawk]

Mariners have been no hit twice in the last three weeks.

[DVauthrin]

How pissed are the Blue Jays business management team right now?  Probably wondering where they get their own Strom.

Every team in baseball wishes they had a pitching coach like Strom along with an analytics department like the Astros.  The combination is lethal.

[NeilT]

Mariners have been no hit twice in the last three weeks.

Hope we play them more this season! This is not a very good Mariners team.

ETA: but they are still a bunch of pond-scum sucking hammock-swinging salt-debased MarONRs, Our Natural Rivals. Fuck ‘em.

[HudsonHawk]

Hope we play them more this season! This is not a very good Mariners team.

I know he doesn’t have a ton to work with, but I’m shocked Servais still has a job.

[DVauthrin]

Hope we play them more this season! This is not a very good Mariners team.

The Astros play them seven more times, counting tomorrow’s game.

[juliogotay]

Every team in baseball wishes they had a pitching coach like Strom along with an analytics department like the Astros.  The combination is lethal.

I hope the Astros have someone learning from Strom to take over when he leaves. They've got to. If I can think of it, they've been doing it for years.

[MusicMan]

I hope the Astros have someone learning from Strom to take over when he leaves. They've got to. If I can think of it, they've been doing it for years.

Always two there are... a master, and an apprentice


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[Jacksonian]

Always two there are... a master, and an apprentice


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Dude!  Read the TZ.  They're not the new Yankees.

[JimR]

Always two there are... a master, and an apprentice


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Wonder who you think the apprentice is?

[MusicMan]

Wonder who you think the apprentice is?

That’s the mystery of it


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[austro]

Wonder who you think the apprentice is?

Verlander.