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Post by Saint on Aug 2, 2020 10:08:55 GMT -6
4-4
Do something.
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Post by blcoach8 on Aug 2, 2020 10:22:38 GMT -6
We should be no worse than 6-2 at this point. Lack of hitting.....especially Altuve and Bregman......have killed the offense. Baker has blown 2 games...one by not calling for a sac bunt and misnanaging pitching for at least one more.
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Post by abregmanfan on Aug 2, 2020 10:41:42 GMT -6
Need to get it going today. We face Bumgarner Tuesday.
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Post by blcoach8 on Aug 2, 2020 11:09:38 GMT -6
Need to get it going today. We face Bumgarner Tuesday. Matching Valdez against him doesn't sound promising. |
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Post by sempersmom on Aug 2, 2020 11:56:09 GMT -6
Starting lineups:
Astros
1. Springer, CF
2. Altuve, 2B
3. Bregman, 3B
4. Gurriel, 1B
5. Brantley, DH
6. Reddick, RF
7. Tucker, LF
8. Mayfiled, SS
9. Garneau, C
James, P
Angels
1. Fletcher, SS
2. Rengifo, 2B
3. Rendon, 3B
4. Upton, LF
5. Goodwin, CF
6. Pujols, DH
7. Ward, RF
8. Stassi, C
9. Thaiss, RF
Ohtani, P
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Post by sempersmom on Aug 2, 2020 11:57:19 GMT -6
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Post by blcoach8 on Aug 2, 2020 12:54:04 GMT -6
After last night's pitiful performance, I am glad to see Carlos out of the lineup, although I have little confidence that "super Jack" can do any better. The fact that he stays on the roster is a joke. Nice guy but not a big league ballplayer.
Correa was absolutely lost last night and his last at bat may have cost us the game. I have never seen a worse at bat from him.
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Post by marshall on Aug 2, 2020 14:17:04 GMT -6
Does anybody think two former Astros catchers (Castro/Stassi) on the Angels might have something to do with the pathetic hitting, particularly on those who have been around a while?
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Post by marshall on Aug 2, 2020 14:31:11 GMT -6
If Verlander isn't done for the season, would you use him as a reliever/closer to ramp him up to a start? Say 1 inning/2 inning/3 inning/4 inning then a start?
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Post by Saint on Aug 2, 2020 14:41:10 GMT -6
Does anybody think two former Astros catchers (Castro/Stassi) on the Angels might have something to do with the pathetic hitting, particularly on those who have been around a while? Stassi is tearing up this year so far. |
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Post by unionstation82 on Aug 2, 2020 14:44:48 GMT -6
Dear Lord, don’t screw up this opportunity, Astros.
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Post by Saint on Aug 2, 2020 14:46:16 GMT -6
Come on, Tucker...
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Post by unionstation82 on Aug 2, 2020 14:46:54 GMT -6
Tucker doesn’t seem like the usual lefty. I can’t picture him hitting the low and in pitch.
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Post by Saint on Aug 2, 2020 14:47:45 GMT -6
Now Super Jack...
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Post by unionstation82 on Aug 2, 2020 14:47:48 GMT -6
If Tucker starts hitting the high fastball, watch out, world.
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Post by Saint on Aug 2, 2020 14:50:36 GMT -6
Mayfield always has been and always will be a complete waste of roster space on any level.
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Post by marshall on Aug 2, 2020 14:50:37 GMT -6
Wasted opportunities.
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Post by unionstation82 on Aug 2, 2020 14:50:48 GMT -6
This is garbage.
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Post by unionstation82 on Aug 2, 2020 14:51:24 GMT -6
Our offense is the best at both working pitchers and not scoring.
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Post by unionstation82 on Aug 2, 2020 14:57:23 GMT -6
Lol the rally our offense dreams of.
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Post by marshall on Aug 2, 2020 14:58:45 GMT -6
I thought Brantly came to the plate with the intended purpose of making Ohtani throw pitches and would have settled for an 8 pitch out. He got the walk instead.
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Post by unionstation82 on Aug 2, 2020 15:03:31 GMT -6
I don’t get why a former MVP like Altuve just willingly plays to the defense.
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Post by marshall on Aug 2, 2020 15:03:35 GMT -6
I thought Brantly came to the plate with the intended purpose of making Ohtani throw pitches and would have settled for an 8 pitch out. He got the walk instead. It's a good thing we can score without hitting the baseball. |
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Post by marshall on Aug 2, 2020 15:04:35 GMT -6
I don’t get why a former MVP like Altuve just willingly plays to the defense. Altuve used to get hits whether he played to the defense or not. But not anymore. |
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Post by unionstation82 on Aug 2, 2020 15:05:29 GMT -6
If I’m the hitting coach, I’m ordering Altuve to take breaking pitches thrown outside. There’s no reason why he should continue to swing at those ugly pitches.
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Post by unionstation82 on Aug 2, 2020 15:06:23 GMT -6
I don’t get why a former MVP like Altuve just willingly plays to the defense. Altuve used to get hits whether he played to the defense or not. But not anymore. When he became a home run hitter, he lost a great deal of his contact ability. We need that back from him. Other people can homer in his stead. |
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Post by blcoach8 on Aug 2, 2020 15:09:01 GMT -6
Ohtani would have walked Tucker if Kyle had allowed it. He swung at two out of the zone.
Super Jack is a wasted roster spot and proves it.
We had the chance at a big inning but Jose is still in his funk.....two weak at bats.
Didn't realize this until today.......the Angels cut Garneau to Keep Stassi, who we got rid of, and then we were stupid enough to dump Chirinos and sign Garneau. LOL
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Post by blcoach8 on Aug 2, 2020 15:10:32 GMT -6
If I’m the hitting coach, I’m ordering Altuve to take breaking pitches thrown outside. There’s no reason why he should continue to swing at those ugly pitches. I don't know why a pitcher ever throws him a strike when he gets himself out because he has no patience. |
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Post by unionstation82 on Aug 2, 2020 15:11:07 GMT -6
If I’m the hitting coach, I’m ordering Altuve to take breaking pitches thrown outside. There’s no reason why he should continue to swing at those ugly pitches. I don't know why a pitcher ever throws him a strike when he gets himself out because he has no patience. He used to foul those pitches. |
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Post by unionstation82 on Aug 2, 2020 15:11:51 GMT -6
Instead of looking cool, Alex, get some hits.
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