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Post by astrosdoug on Apr 3, 2018 7:06:30 GMT -6
Wright Jr. vs. Verlander
On paper this one looks so lopsided it ain't funny. However, years of Astros experience says these can be some of the toughest games to navigate.
Stros don't let this one get away on Ring Day!
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Post by olpapa on Apr 3, 2018 7:23:00 GMT -6
Wright Jr. vs. Verlander On paper this one looks so lopsided it ain't funny. However, years of Astros experience says these can be some of the toughest games to navigate. Stros don't let this one get away on Ring Day! I have been a fan of 45’s/Astros baseball since 1962. Over the years I have seen Houston teams struggle mightily against many a pitcher who was making his ML debut against them. I just checked and this will not be Wright’s ML debut. If it were, I would be concerned. Since it isn’t, our guys should kick hiney!! |
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Post by thomasj13 on Apr 3, 2018 7:23:44 GMT -6
Wright Jr. vs. Verlander On paper this one looks so lopsided it ain't funny. However, years of Astros experience says these can be some of the toughest games to navigate. Stros don't let this one get away on Ring Day! I trust in Verlander. |
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Post by thomasj13 on Apr 3, 2018 7:24:10 GMT -6
Any news on Correa...I just see he is day-to-day.
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Post by astrosdoug on Apr 3, 2018 7:24:33 GMT -6
Wright started against the Astros once before, in June 2015. Astros won.
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Post by astrosdoug on Apr 3, 2018 7:27:13 GMT -6
Here is that gem.
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Post by astrosdoug on Apr 3, 2018 7:39:37 GMT -6
The Astros go into today's game with a team ERA of 2.45, good for second place in the AL behind TBR, and an AL-best batting avg of .283. They are also one of 10 MLB teams that have committed 1 error or fewer.
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Post by astrosdoug on Apr 3, 2018 7:43:38 GMT -6
This is the Astros lineup that defeated Wright 3 years ago:
George Springer RF
Jose Altuve 2B
Preston Tucker LF
Evan Gattis DH
Luis Valbuena 3B
Chris Carter 1B
Hank Conger C
Marwin Gonzalez SS
Jake Marisnick CF
So, 5 of those fellows remain and may well play in today's game. If that squad could beat Wright, in theory it ought not be too hard for this year's team. But sometimes baseball reality doesn't follow theory/projections very well.
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Post by astrosdoug on Apr 3, 2018 7:49:30 GMT -6
Any news on Correa...I just see he is day-to-day. That is what I heard reported in the post-game report. They said x-rays were negative (i.e. no broken bones), but he has a lot of swelling under his toenail (of the big toe) and it's all purple/black from the bleeding that occurred. Not sure why Correa stole base right after that injury, but he did. Given that a couple of early season games against the Orioles is not really an "all hands on deck" situation, my guess is they let the swelling go down and when Correa is reasonably comfortable, he will be back. 2 or 3 days on the bench would probably be all it takes and in the meantime, Marwin and Bregman can play SS. Correa could still come in as a pinch hitter if needed. |
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Post by astrosdoug on Apr 3, 2018 7:57:08 GMT -6
Here is the correct video. MLB's Youtube channel has the wrong date on this one; it says June 3 but really the game was played on June 2. |
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Post by olpapa on Apr 3, 2018 8:01:57 GMT -6
The Astros go into today's game with a team ERA of 2.45, good for second place in the AL behind TBR, and an AL-best batting avg of .283. They are also one of 10 MLB teams that have committed 1 error or fewer. Astros starters ERA is 1.78. They have allowed 6 ER in 30.1 IP. Red Sox starters rank #1 in all of baseball with 3 ER allowed in 30 IP for a 0.90 ERA. |
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Post by astrosdoug on Apr 3, 2018 14:54:40 GMT -6
today's lineup
George Springer (R) CF
Alex Bregman (R) 3B
Jose Altuve (R) 2B
Carlos 2018 MVP Showrrea (R) SS
Josh Reddick (L) RF
Marwin Gonzalez (S) 1B
Evan Gattis (R) DH
Brian McCann (L) C
Derek Fisher (L) LF
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Post by bannedfan on Apr 3, 2018 15:54:59 GMT -6
Correa in the lineup!
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Post by abregmanfan on Apr 3, 2018 16:12:46 GMT -6
He wants to play for the crowd tonight. What a player! |
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Post by blcoach8 on Apr 3, 2018 17:10:18 GMT -6
glad he wants to play and is in the lineup. Just hope no problems with that toe show up again
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Post by abregmanfan on Apr 3, 2018 17:47:41 GMT -6
I think we should sit him today.
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Post by ɮօʀȶǟʐ on Apr 3, 2018 17:50:00 GMT -6
Biggio and Bagwell finally got a WS ring. LMAO.
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Post by abregmanfan on Apr 3, 2018 18:13:57 GMT -6
Here we go Verlander.
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Post by bannedfan on Apr 3, 2018 18:17:59 GMT -6
And there it goes. 1-0 O’s.
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Post by bearbryant on Apr 3, 2018 18:18:11 GMT -6
that's a crummy way to end the frame
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Post by ɮօʀȶǟʐ on Apr 3, 2018 18:21:11 GMT -6
Reddick is gonna rake tonight. Slump over
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Post by astrosdoug on Apr 3, 2018 18:22:55 GMT -6
The bottom third of the Stros lineup is batting .316, .500, and .333
What slackers.
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Post by bannedfan on Apr 3, 2018 18:26:16 GMT -6
Blum said the Astros have Correa for 2 more years. It’s actually 4.
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Post by bannedfan on Apr 3, 2018 18:27:50 GMT -6
Correa!!!
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Post by paastrosfan on Apr 3, 2018 18:28:29 GMT -6
The toe is good. Check!!!!
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Post by bearbryant on Apr 3, 2018 18:28:39 GMT -6
an inside-the-park-homer on a bruised toe !!
THAT JUST HAPPENED !
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Post by bannedfan on Apr 3, 2018 18:29:25 GMT -6
That ball was catchable. We’ll take the 2 runs. Inside the parker.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 3, 2018 18:29:29 GMT -6
Wow! Good stuff Correa!
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Post by ɮօʀȶǟʐ on Apr 3, 2018 18:29:50 GMT -6
That was awesome.
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Post by abregmanfan on Apr 3, 2018 18:31:21 GMT -6
Wow. He didn't turn it on until he rounded first.
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