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Post by Saint on Jun 28, 2018 8:01:34 GMT -6
54-28
.659 winning percentage
3.5 games up in the division
.5 games behind Boston for the MLB lead.
1st in run differential at +174
Team OPS+: 121
Team ERA+: 131
Top-5 WAR Players:
1. Altuve 4.0
2. Verlander 3.6
3. Bregman 3.5
4. Correa 2.8
5. Cole 2.4
McCullers vs. Stanek
Very limited ABs for both teams against the opposing pitchers, but Stanek has made us look bad so far. The plus side is that he likely won't be in there beyond 2-3 innings. We're great on the road, normally, so hopefully we can get this series off to a good start and keep the momentum from last night's walk off. I expect McCann and Marisnick to be in the sarting lineup and Correa should be back. Hopefully a few days off will have him nice and rested. I wouldn't be surprised if Springer saw a day off today.
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Post by astrosdoug on Jun 28, 2018 9:20:14 GMT -6
it's time to give Stanek his first earned run of June.
It it's any consolation, he's faced the Yankees 3 times this month and the Mariners 3 times also, and no one has scored on him.
He's recorded 8 outs against the Astros so far without giving up a run or a hit. It's time to channel that inner Beltran and identify Stanek's weaknesses. He must have some, right?
I seem to recall from the previous games that the Astros were swinging away pretty wildly at his stuff. The manager won't let Stanek throw more than 30 pitches, so perhaps one strategy is just to be patient and let him tire himself out. Once his pitch count hits 20, it's time to attack.
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Post by olpapa on Jun 28, 2018 9:25:34 GMT -6
“I wouldn't be surprised if Springer saw a day off today.“ - SaintBut, but,....who gonna bat first? We can’t afford to give George a day off!! - AJ |
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Post by Saint on Jun 28, 2018 10:46:04 GMT -6
At least he's been making a little better solid contact lately.
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Post by bannedfan on Jun 28, 2018 11:53:50 GMT -6
Yuli on paternity leave list next 1-3 days. AJ Reed called up. WTH?
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Post by Deleted on Jun 28, 2018 12:06:35 GMT -6
Yuli on paternity leave list next 1-3 days. AJ Reed called up. WTH? Nothing on wiki about a spouse or significant other. Modern times...  |
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Post by blcoach8 on Jun 28, 2018 12:08:16 GMT -6
“I wouldn't be surprised if Springer saw a day off today.“ - Saint But, but,....who gonna bat first? We can’t afford to give George a day off!! - AJ Since George is on the road and probably had the chance to sleep last night instead of "working", he could go out and have a big game. If AJ has him in the lineup as we can expect him to be, he will be leading off. If he gets 2-3 hits, it could be an indicator as to why he sucks at home. He is in a 6-58 slump and Hinch has shown no signs of concern, which, makes me questions AJ's judgment. on another note, why the hell would they call up AJ Reed? They called up White and haven't used him hardly at all. Why not bring up Tucker?? |
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Post by paastrosfan on Jun 28, 2018 12:09:43 GMT -6
Yuli on paternity leave list next 1-3 days. AJ Reed called up. WTH? Nothing on wiki about a spouse or significant other. Modern times... Hey Catfish haven't you read on here about the Stros players after dark. LOL |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 28, 2018 12:14:22 GMT -6
Nothing on wiki about a spouse or significant other. Modern times... Hey Catfish haven't you read on here about the Stros players after dark. LOL Chicks dig WS rings? |
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Post by astrosdoug on Jun 28, 2018 12:17:37 GMT -6
I just wanna know whether the baby Gurriel is born with a pineapple haircut
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Post by bannedfan on Jun 28, 2018 12:18:13 GMT -6
Yuli on paternity leave list next 1-3 days. AJ Reed called up. WTH? Nothing on wiki about a spouse or significant other. Modern times... From what I’ve read he’s got 2 children. Not sure if he’s married but she’s an attractive significant other. |
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Post by bannedfan on Jun 28, 2018 12:19:41 GMT -6
“I wouldn't be surprised if Springer saw a day off today.“ - Saint But, but,....who gonna bat first? We can’t afford to give George a day off!! - AJ Since George is on the road and probably had the chance to sleep last night instead of "working", he could go out and have a big game. If AJ has him in the lineup as we can expect him to be, he will be leading off. If he gets 2-3 hits, it could be an indicator as to why he sucks at home. He is in a 6-58 slump and Hinch has shown no signs of concern, which, makes me questions AJ's judgment. on another note, why the hell would they call up AJ Reed? They called up White and haven't used him hardly at all. Why not bring up Tucker?? I wouldn’t call up Reed. I hope he isn’t starting tonight. Let Marwin play first. |
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Post by blcoach8 on Jun 28, 2018 13:18:43 GMT -6
Nothing on wiki about a spouse or significant other. Modern times... From what I’ve read he’s got 2 children. Not sure if he’s married but she’s an attractive significant other. I had a player in high school who was 17 years old with two little illegitimate bastards running around......He and his homies thought it upped his social status. Of course, like most of them, he was not paying one dime to support them so we the taxpayers were footing the bill. |
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Post by blcoach8 on Jun 28, 2018 13:24:10 GMT -6
Most of us know about the imagination of an old wannabe who said he would be off for awhile working with all-stars in Florida.  One of many wild tales to his credit. |
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Post by marshall on Jun 28, 2018 13:43:46 GMT -6
it's time to give Stanek his first earned run of June. It it's any consolation, he's faced the Yankees 3 times this month and the Mariners 3 times also, and no one has scored on him. He's recorded 8 outs against the Astros so far without giving up a run or a hit. It's time to channel that inner Beltran and identify Stanek's weaknesses. He must have some, right? I seem to recall from the previous games that the Astros were swinging away pretty wildly at his stuff. The manager won't let Stanek throw more than 30 pitches, so perhaps one strategy is just to be patient and let him tire himself out. Once his pitch count hits 20, it's time to attack. I would never just call a take on any pitch. But reduce the zone for which you will swing and let the rest go when facing a wild pitcher or crazy umpire. |
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Post by Saint on Jun 28, 2018 14:26:42 GMT -6
I was right about McCann and Marisnick. Springer is still in but Correa is still out. White is in. On paper it's a bad offensive lineup after Gattis. Gotta hope for the best though!
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Post by bannedfan on Jun 28, 2018 14:46:13 GMT -6
Lance better be on his game this evening.
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Post by marshall on Jun 28, 2018 14:50:54 GMT -6
1 George Springer RF
2 Alex Bregman 3B
3 Jose Altuve 2B
4 Josh Reddick LF
5 Evan Gattis DH
6 Marwin Gonzales SS
7 Tyler White 1B
8 Brian McCann C
9 Jake Marisnick CF
Lance McCukkers P
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Post by blcoach8 on Jun 28, 2018 14:51:37 GMT -6
I was right about McCann and Marisnick. Springer is still in but Correa is still out. White is in. On paper it's a bad offensive lineup after Gattis. Gotta hope for the best though! If Correa is still out, sounds like something is going on other than "back stiffness". |
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Post by marshall on Jun 28, 2018 14:54:06 GMT -6
I was right about McCann and Marisnick. Springer is still in but Correa is still out. White is in. On paper it's a bad offensive lineup after Gattis. Gotta hope for the best though! If Correa is still out, sounds like something is going on other than "back stiffness". Back Stiffness can mean so many different things. It could take hours to recover or months or even end a career. |
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Post by blcoach8 on Jun 28, 2018 15:04:18 GMT -6
If Correa is still out, sounds like something is going on other than "back stiffness". Back Stiffness can mean so many different things. It could take hours to recover or months or even end a career. That is true...I agree with being sure he is Ok before he plays. I am sure they are having him thoroughly examined. |
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Post by unionstation82 on Jun 28, 2018 15:49:49 GMT -6
This game is about Cash hedging his bets on hitters not being able to make adjustments against his in-flux pitching moves. That’s why Stanek is dominating. I think this is one time where the Astros may need to attack any strikes they see. These Tampa relievers are going to go all out since they aren’t pitching many innings.
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Post by ɮօʀȶǟʐ on Jun 28, 2018 16:19:47 GMT -6
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Post by marshall on Jun 28, 2018 16:30:53 GMT -6
I just got back from my piano lesson. I hope I can stay awake for this game. I'm already fighting to stay awake.
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Post by marshall on Jun 28, 2018 16:32:12 GMT -6
That is a funny typo. Purely unintentional though. |
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Post by Saint on Jun 28, 2018 16:56:28 GMT -6
Need a big game from the top-3.
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Post by unionstation82 on Jun 28, 2018 17:12:32 GMT -6
Springer’s average is now in the .250’s.
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Post by bannedfan on Jun 28, 2018 17:16:58 GMT -6
Springer’s average is now in the .250’s. Maybe Hinch sits him when he’s around .220. |
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Post by marshall on Jun 28, 2018 17:18:33 GMT -6
At least we got the pitcher in double digits in pitches.
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Post by Saint on Jun 28, 2018 17:18:45 GMT -6
Well better than the last time we faced him already!
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