Author Topic: Barnacle Backs at Astros- August 8, 2019 (Read 9351 times)

Astros Fan in Big D · « **on:** September 08, 2019, 01:34:57 pm »

Bottom 2

Springer back in center.

Alvarez back to chasing low.

Tucker drew a 2 out walk.

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #1 on:** September 08, 2019, 01:35:55 pm »

Toro smacks a double into the RF corner.

Tucker held at 3rd.

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #2 on:** September 08, 2019, 01:40:07 pm »

Machete grounds to Gordon at short who boots it; Tucker and Toro score.

2-0

Quickly followed by Jake from Rake Farms putting one over the tracks in left.

4-0 Astros

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #3 on:** September 08, 2019, 01:41:33 pm »

Springer flies out to left.

4 unearned runs.

Thanks, Dee.

End 2

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #4 on:** September 08, 2019, 01:47:37 pm »

Cole strikes out the side in the 3rd.

Snuffy · « **Reply #5 on:** September 08, 2019, 01:50:58 pm »

(I know it was mentioned during his AB in the 2nd) Enjoyed the smile exchange b/t Tucker & Bregman as they return to their positions after Kyle's catch in LF during the 1st. He's getting comfortable. Can't hurt his ability to contribute.

Marisnick's HR - WOW!

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #6 on:** September 08, 2019, 01:51:59 pm »

Altuve hustles into a leadoff double.

Bregman hit on the forearm.

1st/2nd no outs for Alvarez.

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #7 on:** September 08, 2019, 01:53:42 pm »

Alvarez hits a rope to the feet of the RFer who had to turn and chase the ball to the wall. Both runners score.

Alvarez to 2nd.

6-0

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #8 on:** September 08, 2019, 01:55:32 pm »

Quote from: Snuffy on September 08, 2019, 01:50:58 pm

(I know it was mentioned during his AB in the 2nd) Enjoyed the smile exchange b/t Tucker & Bregman as they return to their positions after Kyle's catch in LF during the 1st. He's getting comfortable. Can't hurt his ability to contribute.

Marisnick's HR - WOW!

Yes. Very good for young guys to contribute. Takes some anxiety away and builds confidence.

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #9 on:** September 08, 2019, 01:56:27 pm »

Quadrupedal double.

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #10 on:** September 08, 2019, 01:57:19 pm »

Diaz doubles off the scoreboard in left, Alvarez scores.

Tucker promptly drives an outside fastball to right for a rule book double, Diaz scores.

I like doubles.

8-0.

NeilT · « **Reply #11 on:** September 08, 2019, 02:00:18 pm »

I doubt it’s on tv, but the batting practice is terrific. What time does the game start?

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #12 on:** September 08, 2019, 02:02:36 pm »

Felix used to be so good. He has aged badly.

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #13 on:** September 08, 2019, 02:04:39 pm »

Toro walks.

Machete doubles into LF corner, Tucker scores, Toro to 3rd.

King Felix has abdicated.

Astros lead 9-0.

Still nobody out.

Snuffy · « **Reply #14 on:** September 08, 2019, 02:05:45 pm »

Quote from: Astros Fan in Big D on September 08, 2019, 01:55:32 pm

Yes. Very good for young guys to contribute. Takes some anxiety away and builds confidence.

Great to see Toro's 2B in the 2nd and BB in the 3rd. Pulling for him to become a presence @ 3B, freeing Bregman to cover SS.

W/ Correa (funny, had to take a couple seconds to remember his name) out, how does Bregman's coverage @ SS compare with the other options?

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #15 on:** September 08, 2019, 02:06:19 pm »

Quote from: Col. Sphinx Drummond on September 08, 2019, 02:02:36 pm

Felix used to be so good. He has aged badly.

Blum noted his FB has lost velocity, making his changeup much less effective.

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #16 on:** September 08, 2019, 02:07:19 pm »

Quote from: Snuffy on September 08, 2019, 02:05:45 pm

Great to see Toro's 2B in the 2nd and BB in the 3rd. Pulling for him to become a presence @ 3B, freeing Bregman to cover SS.

W/ Correa (funny, had to take a couple seconds to remember his name) out, how does Bregman's coverage @ SS compare with the other options?

Bregman is by far their best 2nd option at SS.

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #17 on:** September 08, 2019, 02:10:48 pm »

Springer dinger!

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #18 on:** September 08, 2019, 02:10:56 pm »

Jake faces Ron Swanson (RHP), pops out to Gordon in shallow left.

Springer hits a 3 run homer to right

12 nothing vaunt

Tom Servo · « **Reply #19 on:** September 08, 2019, 02:10:58 pm »

Springer Dinger. This is becoming obscene.

Snuffy · « **Reply #20 on:** September 08, 2019, 02:11:15 pm »

Quote from: Col. Sphinx Drummond on September 08, 2019, 01:56:27 pm

Quadrupedal double.

Had to look it up....
It's good to learn about something besides (in addition to) baseball...
What is six doubles?

astrojo · « **Reply #21 on:** September 08, 2019, 02:11:35 pm »

Springer 3 run dinger. Astros dropping the MF’n soupbone on Seattle. 12-0

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #22 on:** September 08, 2019, 02:13:06 pm »

Altuve pops out to shallow right

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #23 on:** September 08, 2019, 02:15:05 pm »

Bregman singles to left.

Straw in to run for him (simple early rest, no apparent injury)

12 runs, that was their first single.

Snuffy · « **Reply #24 on:** September 08, 2019, 02:16:28 pm »

Straw is now warmed up....

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #25 on:** September 08, 2019, 02:17:26 pm »

Alvarez breaks the team's extra base hit drought with a double.

Straw scores just as Alvarez is pulling up at 2nd.

13-0

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #26 on:** September 08, 2019, 02:17:40 pm »

Quote from: Snuffy on September 08, 2019, 02:11:15 pm

Had to look it up....
It's good to learn about something besides (in addition to) baseball...
What is six doubles?

Auto corrected quadruple for some reason.

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #27 on:** September 08, 2019, 02:21:08 pm »

Diaz walks.

Tucker is the 14th batter of the inning. Tucker Ks.

Astros up 13-0.

Snuffy · « **Reply #28 on:** September 08, 2019, 02:21:53 pm »

Quote from: Col. Sphinx Drummond on September 08, 2019, 02:17:40 pm

Auto corrected quadruple for some reason.

Should it have been what is are six doubles?

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #29 on:** September 08, 2019, 02:22:03 pm »

Quote from: Col. Sphinx Drummond on September 08, 2019, 02:17:40 pm

Auto corrected quadruple for some reason.

It's when you run to 2nd on all fours.

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #30 on:** September 08, 2019, 02:22:43 pm »

That was some bona fide vaunting.

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #31 on:** September 08, 2019, 02:27:11 pm »

Shed Long (stil love that name) hits a 1 out homer into the Crawford Boxes.

Cole gets the next 2 batters by groundout and strikeout.

13-1 mid 4

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #32 on:** September 08, 2019, 02:36:48 pm »

Astros don't score in the 4th.

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #33 on:** September 08, 2019, 02:40:05 pm »

Quote from: Snuffy on September 08, 2019, 02:26:33 pm

In that regard,
Is there a chance for Toro to make the playoff roster?
How high would he have to hit?
How does his defense compare with the other options. w/ Bregman @ SS?

As a switch hitting 3rd baseman I would think that Toro has a good chance to make a postseason roster should they be fortunate enough to qualify.

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #34 on:** September 08, 2019, 02:41:45 pm »

I switched over to Fox for a moment and saw a commercial for the WWE that has Josh Reddick in it.

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #35 on:** September 08, 2019, 02:44:19 pm »

2 strikeouts and a flyball in the top of the 5th.

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #36 on:** September 08, 2019, 02:45:10 pm »

Quote from: Snuffy on September 08, 2019, 02:26:33 pm

In that regard,
Is there a chance for Toro to make the playoff roster?
How high would he have to hit?
How does his defense compare with the other options. w/ Bregman @ SS?

I would say it depends on Correa's health and what A.J. and Jeff want.

Snuffy · « **Reply #37 on:** September 08, 2019, 02:47:05 pm »

Quote from: Astros Fan in Big D on September 08, 2019, 02:40:05 pm

As a switch hitting 3rd baseman I would think that Toro has a good chance to make a postseason roster should they be fortunate enough to qualify.

Yes! Thank you!
(It's gone.)
Here's hoping....

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #38 on:** September 08, 2019, 02:47:16 pm »

Quote from: Astros Fan in Big D on September 08, 2019, 02:27:11 pm

Shed Long (stil love that name)

Short for Shedric.

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #39 on:** September 08, 2019, 02:51:45 pm »

Tucker hits a bases loaded double to the base of the wall in right.

2 runs score

15-1

Lefty · « **Reply #40 on:** September 08, 2019, 02:52:09 pm »

Vaunt Vaunt Vaunt

Does Tucker have a hit off of a good fastball yet? Everything I've seen him mash has been breaking stuff

NeilT · « **Reply #41 on:** September 08, 2019, 02:54:23 pm »

Quote from: Col. Sphinx Drummond on September 08, 2019, 02:47:16 pm

Short for Shedric.

So Shedric Short?

Snuffy · « **Reply #42 on:** September 08, 2019, 02:55:35 pm »

Will Stubbs, currently in LF, move in as C once Cole is finished and could we see Abreu in this game?

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #43 on:** September 08, 2019, 03:00:39 pm »

WWE commercial with Reddick. Josh is at the 49 second mark.

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #44 on:** September 08, 2019, 03:01:31 pm »

Quote from: Snuffy on September 08, 2019, 02:55:35 pm

Will Stubbs, currently in LF, move in as C once Cole is finished and could we see Abreu in this game?

If that's what Hinch wants.

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #45 on:** September 08, 2019, 03:01:59 pm »

2 Ks for Cole in the 6th.

15-1

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #46 on:** September 08, 2019, 03:04:43 pm »

Quote from: Col. Sphinx Drummond on September 08, 2019, 03:00:39 pm

WWE commercial with Reddick. Josh is at the 49 second mark.

I love Josh Reddick

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #47 on:** September 08, 2019, 03:06:20 pm »

Quote from: Lefty on September 08, 2019, 02:52:09 pm

Vaunt Vaunt Vaunt

Does Tucker have a hit off of a good fastball yet? Everything I've seen him mash has been breaking stuff

One of his hits today was an outside FB.

I would guess Oakland will try to saw him off after the series he's had against the Ms.

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #48 on:** September 08, 2019, 03:08:53 pm »

Stubbs with a 2 out double to right.

Astros 1 extra base hit shy of the franchise record.

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #49 on:** September 08, 2019, 03:09:43 pm »

Straw hits a routine grounder to short, easily beats the throw.

He fast.

Snuffy · « **Reply #50 on:** September 08, 2019, 03:11:18 pm »

Quote from: Col. Sphinx Drummond on September 08, 2019, 02:45:10 pm

I would say it depends on Correa's health and what A.J. and Jeff want.

True.
At least I hope I fixed it....

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #51 on:** September 08, 2019, 03:11:34 pm »

Alvarez hits a rule book double to right; Stubbs scores.

16-1

Pitch was well in off the plate. Impressive.

Diaz pops out.

End 6

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #52 on:** September 08, 2019, 03:16:24 pm »

Cleveland leads Minnesota 5-1 in the 7th.

Detroit and Oakland just underway.

Boston and NY play tonight on the worldwide bleater.

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #53 on:** September 08, 2019, 03:18:26 pm »

2 more Ks make it 13 for Cole.

Time to stretch.

16-1 Astros

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #54 on:** September 08, 2019, 03:24:07 pm »

I've had to fix the refrigerator...what have I missed?

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #55 on:** September 08, 2019, 03:24:59 pm »

Quote from: HudsonHawk on September 08, 2019, 03:24:07 pm

I've had to fix the refrigerator...what have I missed?

Not much.

Springer is back.

Gordon made a fielding error.

That's about it.

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #56 on:** September 08, 2019, 03:25:51 pm »

Toro doubles off the deep wall in left.

Franchise record 11th double of the day.

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #57 on:** September 08, 2019, 03:27:42 pm »

Jake singles to left, Toro holds up at 3rd.

juliogotay · « **Reply #58 on:** September 08, 2019, 03:29:37 pm »

Quote from: Col. Sphinx Drummond on September 08, 2019, 02:02:36 pm

Felix used to be so good. He has aged badly.

If they remake Miami Vice I think King Felix would be good casting.

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #59 on:** September 08, 2019, 03:29:41 pm »

Springer beats the wrap on a FC; Jake out at 2nd, Toro scores.

17-1

BizidyDizidy · « **Reply #60 on:** September 08, 2019, 03:30:31 pm »

Last time we curbstomped a team like this, it put us into a weeklong funk

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #61 on:** September 08, 2019, 03:31:36 pm »

Stubbs walks, Straw singles in Maldonado.

18-1.

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #62 on:** September 08, 2019, 03:33:39 pm »

Quote from: BizidyDizidy on September 08, 2019, 03:30:31 pm

Last time we curbstomped a team like this, it put us into a weeklong funk

They are walking base to base. Seattle is just hopeless today.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #63 on:** September 08, 2019, 03:34:30 pm »

Quote from: BizidyDizidy on September 08, 2019, 03:30:31 pm

Last time we curbstomped a team like this, it put us into a weeklong funk

So...they should do what?

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #64 on:** September 08, 2019, 03:35:09 pm »

Alvarez single to center plates 2 more.

20-1.

Tom Servo · « **Reply #65 on:** September 08, 2019, 03:35:29 pm »

Hopefully, this means Yordan is back.

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #66 on:** September 08, 2019, 03:35:52 pm »

Diaz rips a single to left.

21-1.

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #67 on:** September 08, 2019, 03:37:06 pm »

Quote from: HudsonHawk on September 08, 2019, 03:34:30 pm

So...they should do what?

BBGs prefer Astros today versus this:

https://www.mlb.com/news/yasiel-puig-doesn-t-run-out-ground-ball-vs-twins

BizidyDizidy · « **Reply #68 on:** September 08, 2019, 03:37:28 pm »

Quote from: HudsonHawk on September 08, 2019, 03:34:30 pm

So...they should do what?

Just an observation

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #69 on:** September 08, 2019, 03:37:51 pm »

Quote from: Astros Fan in Big D on September 08, 2019, 03:33:39 pm

They are walking base to base. Seattle is just hopeless today.

Jerry Dipoto will makes some trade this off season and well, he'll make some more trades after that.

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #70 on:** September 08, 2019, 03:37:54 pm »

FC ends the inning.

It's 21-1 heading to the 8th.

Tom Servo · « **Reply #71 on:** September 08, 2019, 03:40:13 pm »

Quote from: Astros Fan in Big D on September 08, 2019, 03:37:06 pm

BBGs prefer Astros today versus this:

https://www.mlb.com/news/yasiel-puig-doesn-t-run-out-ground-ball-vs-twins

Do guys like that just decide at some point in their life, "yeah, I'm just going to be a dick."

Snuffy · « **Reply #72 on:** September 08, 2019, 03:41:17 pm »

Quote from: BizidyDizidy on September 08, 2019, 03:30:31 pm

Last time we curbstomped a team like this, it put us into a weeklong funk

There are no rookies on the bench...

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #73 on:** September 08, 2019, 03:41:21 pm »

Quote from: Astros Fan in Big D on September 08, 2019, 03:37:06 pm

BBGs prefer Astros today versus this:

https://www.mlb.com/news/yasiel-puig-doesn-t-run-out-ground-ball-vs-twins

Did Francona ask him, "What the fuck is your problem?"

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #74 on:** September 08, 2019, 03:42:00 pm »

Quote from: Tom Servo on September 08, 2019, 03:40:13 pm

Do guys like that just decide at some point in their life, "yeah, I'm just going to be a dick."

He seems to have made the decision a while ago.

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #75 on:** September 08, 2019, 03:42:30 pm »

Quote from: Tom Servo on September 08, 2019, 03:40:13 pm

Do guys like that just decide at some point in their life, "yeah, I'm just going to be a dick."

I'd ask Antonio Brown if he was here.

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #76 on:** September 08, 2019, 03:42:50 pm »

Juggernaut is the 14th strikeout victim of the game for Cole.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #77 on:** September 08, 2019, 03:43:20 pm »

Quote from: Col. Sphinx Drummond on September 08, 2019, 03:37:51 pm

Jerry Dipoto will makes some trade this off season and well, he'll make some more trades after that.

The Mariners have given up on this game, this season, and this decade.

Snuffy · « **Reply #78 on:** September 08, 2019, 03:43:42 pm »

Quote from: Tom Servo on September 08, 2019, 03:40:13 pm

Do guys like that just decide at some point in their life, "yeah, I'm just going to be a dick."

Kinda like the dude whistling "Happy Birthday" throughout the game.
Wouldn't you love to be sitting in front of him....

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #79 on:** September 08, 2019, 03:43:59 pm »

Make it 15 Ks thru 8.

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #80 on:** September 08, 2019, 03:44:15 pm »

Cole has pitched a hell of a game so far.

juliogotay · « **Reply #81 on:** September 08, 2019, 03:45:59 pm »

Have we seen Cole better than this? I know there is a lot to choose from but he's unhittable.

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #82 on:** September 08, 2019, 03:47:14 pm »

Quote from: juliogotay on September 08, 2019, 03:45:59 pm

Have we seen Cole better than this? I know there is a lot to choose from but he's unhittable.

On par with his performance against Arizona last season.

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #83 on:** September 08, 2019, 03:52:19 pm »

Jake has a 3 hit game.

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #84 on:** September 08, 2019, 03:56:34 pm »

To the 9th.

Only drama is whether Cole will be out there.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #85 on:** September 08, 2019, 03:57:12 pm »

Quote from: Astros Fan in Big D on September 08, 2019, 03:52:19 pm

Jake has a 3 hit game.

Everyone raised their batting average today except Springer. He was 1 for 7.

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #86 on:** September 08, 2019, 03:58:22 pm »

Cole 8 IP, 1 R, 1 H, 15 K, 0 BB

That'll do.

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #87 on:** September 08, 2019, 04:01:42 pm »

Devo pitches the 9th

Groundout, strikeout, strikeout

Astros squeak out the 21-1 victory

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #88 on:** September 08, 2019, 04:02:06 pm »

Happy Birthday, Gerrit Cole.

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #89 on:** September 08, 2019, 04:02:33 pm »

Good to see that version of Devo.

MusicMan · « **Reply #90 on:** September 08, 2019, 04:03:00 pm »

Quote from: HudsonHawk on September 08, 2019, 03:57:12 pm

Everyone raised their batting average today except Springer. He was 1 for 7.

Still shaking off the cobwebs, we’ll excuse it.

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Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #91 on:** September 08, 2019, 04:05:09 pm »

Quote from: MusicMan on September 08, 2019, 04:03:00 pm

Still shaking off the cobwebs, we’ll excuse it.

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I don't know. He had 4 LOB and only 4 rbi. He needs to step it up.

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #92 on:** September 08, 2019, 04:05:37 pm »

Quote from: HudsonHawk on September 08, 2019, 03:57:12 pm

Everyone raised their batting average today except Springer. He was 1 for 7.

His slugging percentage was still pretty good.

astrojo · « **Reply #93 on:** September 08, 2019, 04:07:55 pm »

Quote from: HudsonHawk on September 08, 2019, 03:57:12 pm

Everyone raised their batting average today except Springer. He was 1 for 7.

But at least the one was HR for 3RBI. I’d take that every day and twice on Sunday. And he hustled to avoid the gidp for another RBI.

juliogotay · « **Reply #94 on:** September 08, 2019, 04:09:28 pm »

The post-game hostess has pointed out the Astros outscored 5 NFL teams today.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #95 on:** September 08, 2019, 04:26:11 pm »

Quote from: astrojo on September 08, 2019, 04:07:55 pm

But at least the one was HR for 3RBI. I’d take that every day and twice on Sunday. And he hustled to avoid the gidp for another RBI.

Yeah, my comment was tongue in cheek.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #96 on:** September 08, 2019, 04:26:47 pm »

Quote from: juliogotay on September 08, 2019, 04:09:28 pm

The post-game hostess has pointed out the Astros outscored 5 NFL teams today.

Odds are they'll outscore the Texans tomorrow night too.

astrojo · « **Reply #97 on:** September 08, 2019, 04:42:54 pm »

Quote from: HudsonHawk on September 08, 2019, 04:26:11 pm

Yeah, my comment was tongue in cheek.

Gotcha, my sarc-o-meter battery must be low.

JimR · « **Reply #98 on:** September 08, 2019, 04:46:50 pm »

Quote from: Snuffy on September 08, 2019, 01:50:58 pm

(I know it was mentioned during his AB in the 2nd) Enjoyed the smile exchange b/t Tucker & Bregman as they return to their positions after Kyle's catch in LF during the 1st. He's getting comfortable. Can't hurt his ability to contribute.

Oh, please.

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #99 on:** September 08, 2019, 04:48:34 pm »

Timelapse of today's game:

https://twitter.com/brianmctaggart/status/1170812461043322880?s=19

NeilT · « **Reply #100 on:** September 08, 2019, 07:38:00 pm »

The only rivalry in MLB that comes close to the intensity of Astros/Mariners is being played out in Fenway tonight. Let's go Socks. Sawks. Whatever.

austro · « **Reply #101 on:** September 08, 2019, 08:08:24 pm »

My daughter worked in Houston this week and stayed over the weekend so that we could all go see a game together. My wife and I drove down this morning, picked her up and headed to MMPUS. It turns out that she's a pretty good good luck charm. If I can score a playoff ticket I may have to fly her back in.