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Post by Saint on May 24, 2018 9:55:25 GMT -6
Morton vs. Clevinger
Undefeated Morton against the mouthy Clevinger. Would be nice to beat him again and see what else he says. Tough game/series though.
32-18. Currently 2 games ahead of Seattle for the division (they're actually doing really well since losing Cano...) and 2.5 games behind Boston for the best overall record. 1st in run differential at +110.
Top-5 WAR players:
1. Verlander 3.1
2. Cole 2.2
3. Correa 2.0
4. Altuve 1.8
5. Springer/Morton 1.6
On the road again so hopefully Altuve and Correa can explode and get this road trip off on a good start.
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Post by Deleted on May 24, 2018 11:17:43 GMT -6
I'm with you. Altuve and Correa need to explode on this long road trip. Altuve hit pretty well at home recently, but we desperately need CC to get hot. Should be a lower scoring game tonight. Hopefully we can scratch out 4-5 runs which should be enough.
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Post by Saint on May 24, 2018 11:27:05 GMT -6
Either/both is due for a huge game and/or a very nice long hot streak. Altuve is looked much better the past week or so, but it would still be nice to see a little more power and/or keep stealing bases. It would be fun to see us maintain the aggressive baserunning even if it can be a little frustrating sometimes.
Correa is actually right on pace for about his career numbers offensively. He's currently at a 138 OPS+ compared against a 137 OPS+. However he is on pace for career highs in HRs, RBIs, and Runs. If you offered me a season of an .850 OPS with 100+ RBI from Correa I'd take it every time. Obviously we'd like to see him improve upon 2017, but before his injury in 2017 he was on an MVP pace. That can be hard to duplicate unless your name is Trout.
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Post by marshall on May 24, 2018 13:00:56 GMT -6
I'd love to see them get to Mouthvenger early and often.
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Post by blcoach8 on May 24, 2018 14:21:37 GMT -6
Correa showed signs of life yesterday after being clueless for about a week. Maybe it continues on this trip....playing in Cleveland and NY, we need to put runs on the board
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Post by sempersmom on May 24, 2018 14:23:39 GMT -6
Today's lineup:
Astros:
Springer, RF
Bregman, 3B
Altuve, 2B
Correa, SS
Gonzalez, 1B
Gurriel, DH
McCann,C
Marisnick, CF
Kemp, LF
Morton, P
Indians:
Lindor, SS
Brantley, LF
Ramirez, 3B
Encarnacion, DH
Alonso, 1B
Cabrera, RF
Kipnis, 2B
Perez, C
Allen, CF
Clevinger, P
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Post by marshall on May 24, 2018 14:39:19 GMT -6
Correa showed signs of life yesterday after being clueless for about a week. Maybe it continues on this trip....playing in Cleveland and NY, we need to put runs on the board I hope it's not just because he's guessing right rather than becoming healthy enough to react to the pitch. I'l feel better about him when I see him do a hard checked swing without wincing. |
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Post by olpapa on May 24, 2018 15:05:26 GMT -6
Today's lineup: Astros: Springer, RF Bregman, 3B Altuve, 2B Correa, SS Gonzalez, 1B Gurriel, DH McCann,C Marisnick, CF Kemp, LF Morton, P Indians: Lindor, SS Brantley, LF Ramirez, 3B Encarnacion, DH Alonso, 1B Cabrera, RF Kipnis, 2B Perez, C Allen, CF Clevinger, P I like Gurriel at DH. Would prefer Kemp in CF and Davis in LF with Marisnick as late inning defensive replacement for Davis. |
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Post by marshall on May 24, 2018 15:52:59 GMT -6
Just waiting for the feeds to que up
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Post by fanastro on May 24, 2018 16:13:46 GMT -6
God damn it, stop giving starts to Marwin and Jake from Suck Farm
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Post by fanastro on May 24, 2018 16:14:08 GMT -6
feckin A, let JD Davis play everyday
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Post by bearbryant on May 24, 2018 16:15:41 GMT -6
I agree JDD should be starting at 1B
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Post by bannedfan on May 24, 2018 16:15:58 GMT -6
Bregman took 4 pitches and goes back to the dugout.
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Post by bannedfan on May 24, 2018 16:21:13 GMT -6
Correa:( You just knew he would K.
On pace to K over 150 times.
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Post by marshall on May 24, 2018 16:22:57 GMT -6
Bregman took a close pitch, but he's been doing well.
Correa is just guessing.
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Post by astrosdoug on May 24, 2018 16:23:07 GMT -6
One redeeming thing about that first inning was that Clevinger had to throw 20 pitches. And we know that getting to their pen early sharply increases the odds of winning.
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Post by bannedfan on May 24, 2018 16:28:20 GMT -6
Correa jumps over Altuve and throws him out. Never seen that before.
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Post by marshall on May 24, 2018 16:29:48 GMT -6
This lineup is very dependent on the top three batters. It should go well through the third.
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Post by astrosdoug on May 24, 2018 16:29:55 GMT -6
Let's see if Fresno did Jake any good. Maybe he just needed a taco and some good luvvin from those California girls.
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Post by olpapa on May 24, 2018 16:31:38 GMT -6
The way Clevinger is wiggling around out there makes me wonder if the boy has worms. He is a little wormy looking.
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Post by bannedfan on May 24, 2018 16:31:55 GMT -6
Let's see if Fresno did Jake any good. Maybe he just needed a taco and some good luvvin from those California girls. I’m guessing Marisnick K’s. |
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Post by olpapa on May 24, 2018 16:37:03 GMT -6
I swear I would rather see the Astros face a power pitcher than a guy that throws crap like Clevinger does.
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Post by bannedfan on May 24, 2018 16:38:28 GMT -6
Let's see if Fresno did Jake any good. Maybe he just needed a taco and some good luvvin from those California girls. I’m guessing Marisnick K’s. I’m wrong. |
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Post by astrosdoug on May 24, 2018 16:39:27 GMT -6
Clevinger pitch count over 40 now.
I like the idea of leading off an inning with Kemp.
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Post by bearbryant on May 24, 2018 16:39:56 GMT -6
Wonder why Ramirez felt the need to force Marwin at 2B when he's not that speedy
EDIT: cause it was Yuli  my bad
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Post by marshall on May 24, 2018 16:40:06 GMT -6
Another 20+ pitch inning. Long term strategy looks great.
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Post by bannedfan on May 24, 2018 16:49:44 GMT -6
Come on offense!
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Post by marshall on May 24, 2018 16:50:05 GMT -6
I like this inning.
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Post by Saint on May 24, 2018 16:54:46 GMT -6
This...this is a horrible lineup...
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Post by bearbryant on May 24, 2018 16:55:07 GMT -6
Springer's bat is hot lately
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my bad