|
|
Post by astrosdoug on May 8, 2018 1:11:29 GMT -6
McCullers vs. Manaea
We won't be able to say this much longer but... as of today, the Astros are the only team in MLB that has not yet allowed 100 earned runs.
Astros offense is now No. 6 in the AL by OPS and with a good week, they could be No. 4.
Also, even after Bregman's 2 errors yesterday, the Astros still lead MLB in fielding percentage.
Oh and of course the Astros lead MLB in ERA by a long shot.
So there's a lot to be happy about. Overall excellent pitching and fielding... and explosive but inconsistent offense is a combination that will win a lot of games. And offensive improvement is on the way it would seem in terms of making some internal moves and maybe a trade by July.
|
|
|
|
Post by Saint on May 8, 2018 8:08:11 GMT -6
Also leading the league in Run Differential at +77. Boston is 2nd at +67.
When we win, we REALLY win. And when we lose, we generally barely lose.... That's what makes them so frustrating.
|
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
Likes:
|
Post by Deleted on May 8, 2018 10:56:53 GMT -6
Well good news is we can only get better/more consistent offensively and we are still only .5 game back of first.
|
|
|
|
Post by blcoach8 on May 8, 2018 11:02:32 GMT -6
I was hoping to miss Manaea
|
|
|
|
Post by ɮօʀȶǟʐ on May 8, 2018 11:09:56 GMT -6
I was hoping to miss Manaea Didn't we best him last time? Or at least show up well against him? |
|
|
|
Post by Saint on May 8, 2018 11:12:43 GMT -6
I was hoping to miss Manaea Didn't we best him last time? Or at least show up well against him? No. 7 IP 1 unearned run. |
|
|
|
Post by blcoach8 on May 8, 2018 12:37:49 GMT -6
I was hoping to miss Manaea Didn't we best him last time? Or at least show up well against him? Not last time......we got him last season if I remember correctly. We didn't get anything off him in Houston except an unearned run. |
|
marshall
Veteran
21st Century Luddite
Ephesians 6:12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood...
Posts: 4,358 
Likes: 446
|
Post by marshall on May 8, 2018 12:39:56 GMT -6
I was hoping to miss Manaea Didn't we best him last time? Or at least show up well against him? That was time before last. |
|
|
|
Post by ɮօʀȶǟʐ on May 8, 2018 15:36:07 GMT -6
Has there been any blowback regarding blummers joke about the GP signs “saluting Gary Pettis” when they were actually honoring Piscottis dead mother?
|
|
|
|
Post by Saint on May 8, 2018 15:38:39 GMT -6
I haven't heard anything. If it didn't make into a story by now it probably won't. Hardly anybody besides Astros fans were watching the Astros vs. A's at that time anyways.
|
|
|
|
Post by unionstation82 on May 8, 2018 15:39:40 GMT -6
Has there been any blowback regarding blummers joke about the GP signs “saluting Gary Pettis” when they were actually honoring Piscottis dead mother? Ouch... |
|
|
|
Post by ɮօʀȶǟʐ on May 8, 2018 15:40:10 GMT -6
That’s just the sort of thing you expect people to blow out of proportion.
|
|
|
|
Post by ɮօʀȶǟʐ on May 8, 2018 15:40:48 GMT -6
Especially after Baggy cussing on the air last week.
|
|
|
|
Post by Saint on May 8, 2018 15:41:23 GMT -6
If liberal Californians were watching it might have been a problem.
|
|
|
|
Post by Saint on May 8, 2018 15:44:12 GMT -6
From Astros.com:
"Gattis' 20.7 percent swing-and-miss percentage entering Monday was the best of his career, but his batting average on balls in play (BABIP) was about 10 points lower (.268) than last year.
"He's put some balls in play that have turned into outs and obviously he's missed a few pitches recently with some strikeouts," Hinch said. "I don't think his hitting and timing has been great. I think his swing is a touch more fundamentally and mechanically sound, but it hasn't resulted in better production. For him to continue to get the DH at-bats, you want some production out of that position.""
Sounds like it's starting to be a problem for the coaches.
|
|
|
|
Post by blcoach8 on May 8, 2018 15:49:05 GMT -6
If liberal Californians were watching it might have been a problem. If they were watching we may some sort of demonstration at tonight's game. Lots of idiots in that area of California |
|
|
|
Post by olpapa on May 8, 2018 16:08:43 GMT -6
From Astros.com: "I don't think his hitting and timing has been great. I think his swing is a touch more fundamentally and mechanically sound, but it hasn't resulted in better production. For him to continue to get the DH at-bats, you want some production out of that position."" That’s about as critical as you will ever hear AJ. That is Hinch speak for, “He sucks and if he wants to keep playing for this team, he best stop sucking very soon.” |
|
|
|
Post by thomasj13 on May 8, 2018 16:29:02 GMT -6
Especially after Baggy cussing on the air last week. He was just speaking drunk, sorry if you don't understand the language |
|
|
|
Post by ɮօʀȶǟʐ on May 8, 2018 16:41:36 GMT -6
Ha, yeah...he’s an obvious sot.
|
|
marshall
Veteran
21st Century Luddite
Ephesians 6:12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood...
Posts: 4,358
Likes: 446
|
Post by marshall on May 8, 2018 17:18:59 GMT -6
From Astros.com: "Gattis' 20.7 percent swing-and-miss percentage entering Monday was the best of his career, but his batting average on balls in play (BABIP) was about 10 points lower (.268) than last year. "He's put some balls in play that have turned into outs and obviously he's missed a few pitches recently with some strikeouts," Hinch said. "I don't think his hitting and timing has been great. I think his swing is a touch more fundamentally and mechanically sound, but it hasn't resulted in better production. For him to continue to get the DH at-bats, you want some production out of that position."" Sounds like it's starting to be a problem for the coaches. In my mind, I'm hearing, "I believe in the man I'm about to replace." |
|
|
|
Post by Saint on May 8, 2018 17:20:03 GMT -6
Especially after Baggy cussing on the air last week. He was just speaking drunk, sorry if you don't understand the language The guy can't get over it. He's like my sister. Keeps thinking they can beat it without help. Most can't. |
|
|
|
Post by thomasj13 on May 8, 2018 17:22:44 GMT -6
He was just speaking drunk, sorry if you don't understand the language The guy can't get over it. He's like my sister. Keeps thinking they can beat it without help. Most can't. TMI about your sister. |
|
|
|
Post by thomasj13 on May 8, 2018 17:24:27 GMT -6
The guy can't get over it. He's like my sister. Keeps thinking they can beat it without help. Most can't. TMI about your sister. But if I am ever single again, can I have her number... (I am assuming the other help is another girl). |
|
|
|
Post by Saint on May 8, 2018 17:27:47 GMT -6
But if I am ever single again, can I have her number... (I am assuming the other help is another girl). You're playing for the wrong team, my friend. |
|
marshall
Veteran
21st Century Luddite
Ephesians 6:12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood...
Posts: 4,358
Likes: 446
|
Post by marshall on May 8, 2018 17:29:11 GMT -6
I haven't heard anything. If it didn't make into a story by now it probably won't. Hardly anybody besides Astros fans were watching the Astros vs. A's at that time anyways. The only thing I heard about it was the post game apology. Otherwise, I wouldn't have even been aware of it. |
|
|
|
Post by astrosdoug on May 8, 2018 18:36:24 GMT -6
I haven't heard anything. If it didn't make into a story by now it probably won't. Hardly anybody besides Astros fans were watching the Astros vs. A's at that time anyways. I was watching with the volume muted. Not sure what the joke was about. |
|
marshall
Veteran
21st Century Luddite
Ephesians 6:12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood...
Posts: 4,358
Likes: 446
|
Post by marshall on May 8, 2018 18:59:32 GMT -6
Have I ever mentioned I hate West Coast start times?
|
|
|
|
Post by bearbryant on May 8, 2018 19:25:23 GMT -6
James Paxton's 3 outs away from a no-hitter in Toronto
|
|
|
|
Post by bearbryant on May 8, 2018 19:30:09 GMT -6
2nd to last pitch was 100
|
|
|
|
Post by astrosdoug on May 8, 2018 19:30:46 GMT -6
Paxton got it! He's definitely kept the Astros to just a few hits in certain games.
Maybe Lance will have his first no-hitter some day soon.
|
|
