|
|
Post by astrosdoug on Jun 30, 2018 6:57:10 GMT -6
Verlander vs. Stanek+bullpen I am going to bed early tonight so I can wake up at 3am to shepherd the Astros through this one. I learned my lesson leaving yesterday's game to my fellow Refugees. Just didn't work out. My neighbors will all be up at that time anyway due to the World Cup so whatever. Among the side benefits is that beer is on sale throughout the country due to all the soccer parties. From me to you  |
|
|
|
Post by astrosdoug on Jun 30, 2018 7:54:41 GMT -6
Once Stanek has done his thing for 4 or 5 outs, the likely pitcher for Tampa will be Vidal Nuno, followed by Austin Pruitt.
Nuno is considered as one of MLB's luckiest relievers this year. His actual ERA is only 1.56, but his expected ERA based on walks, strikeouts, swings & misses, etc. is 4.70.
He's due for a some hard, hard innings. And wouldn't it be great for the the Astros to provide them.
He's thrown as many as 64 pitches this year, so maybe he lasts 3 to 4 innings after STanek has left the game.
Austin Pruitt will be the next most rested reliever. We may see him for up to 30 pitches. He's pitching true to his expected ERA of about 4.00.
|
|
koolade2
Veteran
15K Thief
#WWG1WGA
Posts: 4,340
Likes: 505
|
Post by koolade2 on Jun 30, 2018 8:40:41 GMT -6
Verlander vs. Stanek+bullpen I am going to bed early tonight so I can wake up at 3am to shepherd the Astros through this one. I learned my lesson leaving yesterday's game to my fellow Refugees. Just didn't work out. My neighbors will all be up at that time anyway due to the World Cup so whatever. Among the side benefits is that beer is on sale throughout the country due to all the soccer parties. From me to you I preferred the Homemade Sake from Popson Stash. Around Tet. The locals always had a much better grade of Sake than at camp. |
|
|
|
Post by unionstation82 on Jun 30, 2018 9:13:01 GMT -6
The bottom line is the Astros need to string some hits together. Swinging for the fences isn’t easy in that park, and anything hit out there with average speed will be caught by that ridiculous outfield. I’d also like to see more smallball. I actually miss Yuli’s bat more than Correa’s because he has the best looking line drive swing on the team, which comes in handy for Tropicana Field.
|
|
|
|
Post by Saint on Jun 30, 2018 10:50:16 GMT -6
I'd like to see a couple big multihit games from some guys.
|
|
|
|
Post by thomasj13 on Jun 30, 2018 10:58:13 GMT -6
I'd like to see a couple big multihit games from some guys. I want to see Tucker....This team needs a jolt with Correa on the shelf, Springer struggling....some new blood might be the answer... |
|
|
|
Post by thomasj13 on Jun 30, 2018 10:58:49 GMT -6
I'd like to see a couple big multihit games from some guys. It seems like it is just BAG right now - Bregman, Altuve and Gattis...oh and Reddick: BRAG. |
|
|
|
Post by blcoach8 on Jun 30, 2018 11:10:49 GMT -6
I'd like to see a couple big multihit games from some guys. I want to see Tucker....This team needs a jolt with Correa on the shelf, Springer struggling....some new blood might be the answer... I wanted to see Tucker when White showed up......and when Reed showed up....and when Perez showed up. I have to wonder why we keep bringing up guys like White and Reed, especially Reed |
|
|
|
Post by blcoach8 on Jun 30, 2018 11:12:19 GMT -6
I'd like to see a couple big multihit games from some guys. It seems like it is just BAG right now - Bregman, Altuve and Gattis...oh and Reddick: BRAG. I want to see a lineup that does not contain Marwin, but,that won't happen until Correa comes back. |
|
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 Jun 30, 2018 11:18:00 GMT -6
I'm rooting for 20-0.
|
|
|
|
Post by bannedfan on Jun 30, 2018 11:29:16 GMT -6
I see the lineup. Springer leading off. No Reed. Thank God.
No Yuli either.
|
|
|
|
Post by blcoach8 on Jun 30, 2018 11:30:17 GMT -6
I see the lineup. Springer leading off. No Reed. Thank God. No Yuli either. PLEASE NO REED. |
|
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 Jun 30, 2018 12:28:34 GMT -6
1. George Springer RF 123
2. Alex Bregman 3B 153
3. Jose Altuve 2B 154
4. Evan Gattis DH 124
5. Josh Reddick LF 110
6. Tyler White 1B 157
7. Marwin Gonzales SS 95
8. Brian McCann C 77
9. Jake Marisnick CF 75
Justin Verlander P 206
|
|
|
|
Post by Saint on Jun 30, 2018 12:39:11 GMT -6
1. George Springer RF 123 2. Alex Bregman 3B 153 3. Jose Altuve 2B 154 4. Evan Gattis DH 124 5. Josh Reddick LF 110 6. Tyler White 1B 157 7. Marwin Gonzales SS 95 8. Brian McCann C 77 9. Jake Marisnick CF 75 Justin Verlander P 206 If we can't beat Tampa Bay with that lineup and Verlander on the road..... |
|
|
|
Post by bannedfan on Jun 30, 2018 12:47:25 GMT -6
1. George Springer RF 123 2. Alex Bregman 3B 153 3. Jose Altuve 2B 154 4. Evan Gattis DH 124 5. Josh Reddick LF 110 6. Tyler White 1B 157 7. Marwin Gonzales SS 95 8. Brian McCann C 77 9. Jake Marisnick CF 75 Justin Verlander P 206 If we can't beat Tampa Bay with that lineup and Verlander on the road..... Do the Astros ever break out on offense at Tampa? Look for another low scoring game with the Rays playing the Astros tough. |
|
|
|
Post by blcoach8 on Jun 30, 2018 12:58:22 GMT -6
At least Jethro is not in the limeup again.
|
|
|
|
Post by bannedfan on Jun 30, 2018 13:01:47 GMT -6
At least Jethro is not in the limeup again. I won’t miss seeing him. A .153 mlb average with 50 K’s in 131 at bats. |
|
|
|
Post by blcoach8 on Jun 30, 2018 13:06:11 GMT -6
At least Jethro is not in the limeup again. I won’t miss seeing him. A .153 mlb average with 50 K’s in 131 at bats. I am still wondering why he was recalled instead of bringing up Tucker. Reed is an uncoordinated klutz who is a strikeout in waiting. A competent first baseman would have picked that throw last night that allowed the Raus to score the runs that won the game. If anybody wants Jethro, trade him. |
|
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 Jun 30, 2018 14:00:32 GMT -6
I approach today's game with a sense of dread rather than excitement that I should have. We're on the road so our offense should start clicking. But it's almost like approaching a torture chamber.
|
|
|
|
Post by bannedfan on Jun 30, 2018 14:04:46 GMT -6
I approach today's game with a sense of dread rather than excitement that I should have. We're on the road so our offense should start clicking. But it's almost like approaching a torture chamber. They’ll start hitting on the road again once they get to Arlington. I wouldn’t bet on it happening in this series. |
|
|
|
Post by bannedfan on Jun 30, 2018 14:13:11 GMT -6
Struck out on a ball George.
Now Bregman out.
💤💤💤
|
|
|
|
Post by bannedfan on Jun 30, 2018 14:27:32 GMT -6
This one’s close to being over.
|
|
|
|
Post by astrosdoug on Jun 30, 2018 14:29:45 GMT -6
Right about now the Rays are thinking they're hot s***. Well, they can ask the Jays how well that goes.
|
|
|
|
Post by Saint on Jun 30, 2018 14:31:27 GMT -6
Well....
|
|
|
|
Post by astrosdoug on Jun 30, 2018 14:33:44 GMT -6
Nuno's in.
|
|
|
|
Post by ɮօʀȶǟʐ on Jun 30, 2018 14:38:14 GMT -6
Go back to bed, you’re ruining Verlander |
|
|
|
Post by bannedfan on Jun 30, 2018 14:38:41 GMT -6
Astros career record in Tampa is 8-13 averaging 2.3 runs per game.
Astros career record in Houston vs. Tampa is 13-17.
Career record 21-30. I hate playing Tampa. They own the Astros.
|
|
|
|
Post by astrosdoug on Jun 30, 2018 14:52:39 GMT -6
If JV wants to have a rough spell, let him do it in June/July instead of October. I guess.
|
|
koolade2
Veteran
15K Thief
#WWG1WGA
Posts: 4,340
Likes: 505
|
Post by koolade2 on Jun 30, 2018 14:54:37 GMT -6
Verlander saying I can lose this on my own. I don't need you guys not to score any runs.
|
|
|
|
Post by bannedfan on Jun 30, 2018 14:55:56 GMT -6
It’s over now. They’re not scoring 6 in Tampa.
|
|
