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Post by astrosdoug on Apr 3, 2018 22:22:07 GMT -6
Dallas Keuchel vs. Dylan Bundy
On paper this looks to be the most difficult game of the series. Bundy often goes 7 innings and the Orioles have kept their top two relievers (Darren O'Day and Brad Brach) rested for this game.
Bundy can be a tough cookie to crack, but he's fallible and "Home Keuchel" is significantly tougher than "Away Keuchel". So buckle up and let's wish the Astros a sweep of the O's to start the home stand.
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Post by astrosdoug on Apr 4, 2018 9:03:28 GMT -6
The Astros have faced Bundy twice before, once as a starter and once as a reliever. They are hitting .385 against this pitcher, with the best hitting performances having been turned in by Altuve, Correa, Gonzalez, and Kemp. Correa and Kemp won't be in tonight's game but let's see how the lads do against Baltimore's staff ace today.
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Post by astrosdoug on Apr 4, 2018 9:52:58 GMT -6
today's lineup:
George Springer (R) DH
Alex Bregman (R) 3B
Jose Altuve (R) 2B
Josh Grand Slammin' Reddick (L) RF
Marwin Gonzalez (S) SS
Max Stassi (R) C
Jake Marisnick (R) CF
J.D. Davis (R) 1B
Derek Fisher (L) LF
The Astros will win. The Astros will win. The Astros will win. The Astros will win. The Astros will win. The Astros will win. The Astros will win.
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Post by astrosdoug on Apr 4, 2018 9:55:22 GMT -6
I probably would have had McCann DH today and have Marisnick on the bench to start the game (that would leave an OF of Springer/Reddick/Fisher). Just because McCann brings a lefty bat that's been hot recently and Bundy tends to struggle more against lefties. But Hinch understands this better than I do.
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Post by ɮօʀȶǟʐ on Apr 4, 2018 10:40:51 GMT -6
*tosses chicken bones*
Marwin is going to play great today.
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Post by astrosdoug on Apr 4, 2018 10:44:34 GMT -6
Preston Tucker just hit an absolutely gorgeous 3 run homer off of Max Scherzer
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Post by abregmanfan on Apr 4, 2018 10:52:04 GMT -6
Preston Tucker just hit an absolutely gorgeous 3 run homer off of Max Scherzer Good for him. He is a great guy. |
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Post by astrosdoug on Apr 4, 2018 10:53:11 GMT -6
P Tuck is hitting better than Judge this year. The Yankees missed out
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Post by olpapa on Apr 4, 2018 10:59:07 GMT -6
*tosses chicken bones* Marwin is going to play great today. What? No recoiling in horror? |
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Post by bearbryant on Apr 4, 2018 11:07:08 GMT -6
*tosses chicken bones* Marwin is going to play great today. |
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Post by bannedfan on Apr 4, 2018 11:58:55 GMT -6
Afternoon baseball at MMP. Looking for a great outing from Keuchel.
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Post by astrosdoug on Apr 4, 2018 12:00:18 GMT -6
I bet Dylan Bundy doesn't have his own dedicated corner at Camden Yards. He's clean shaven so if they want to make Bundy's Corner, they'd have to hand out... rosy cheeks, I guess.
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Post by olpapa on Apr 4, 2018 12:13:28 GMT -6
Beckham has Keuchel’s number.
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Post by olpapa on Apr 4, 2018 12:17:03 GMT -6
Well this is a crappy start.
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Post by astrosdoug on Apr 4, 2018 12:18:49 GMT -6
The Sun gets an RBI
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Post by olpapa on Apr 4, 2018 12:19:51 GMT -6
Gettin crappier
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Post by astrosdoug on Apr 4, 2018 12:20:15 GMT -6
Baseball gods didn't appear very happy with the chicken sacrifice.
Maybe they want a roasted lamb? Pig? Water buffalo?
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Post by paastrosfan on Apr 4, 2018 12:20:39 GMT -6
Well this is a crappy start. Just tuned in looks like Dallas is getting nickel and dimed. |
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Post by astrosdoug on Apr 4, 2018 12:21:46 GMT -6
WE just need 5 innings from Keuchel. Peacock and McHugh are both rested, plus a few other guys. If it becomes a blowout, it will be Sippin' time.
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Post by astrosdoug on Apr 4, 2018 12:23:55 GMT -6
OK, time for "BP with Dylan Bundy" to begin!
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Post by olpapa on Apr 4, 2018 12:24:13 GMT -6
“Just tuned in looks like Dallas is getting nickel and dimed.”
Pretty much
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Post by astrosdoug on Apr 4, 2018 12:32:30 GMT -6
I like this ump's strike zone much more than the ones we've seen in recent games.
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Post by olpapa on Apr 4, 2018 12:32:46 GMT -6
Ump gave Dallas his 2015 strike zone there on strike 3.
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Post by paastrosfan on Apr 4, 2018 12:35:18 GMT -6
Ump gave Dallas his 2015 strike zone there on strike 3. Good inning. Keeping the pitch count down. |
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Post by astrosdoug on Apr 4, 2018 12:35:41 GMT -6
You could see the baseball gods blowing the ball onto the pitcher's mound so the O's could squeak out another hit. But there is a war in baseball heaven, apparently, and the Astros' angels are starting to turn the tide.
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Post by astrosdoug on Apr 4, 2018 12:37:06 GMT -6
Bundy struggles most on his second time through the batting order. Oddly enough, he usually pitches better on the third time through. So we are coming up to our big scoring window.
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Post by paastrosfan on Apr 4, 2018 12:40:41 GMT -6
Marwin nails, good setup inning.
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Post by olpapa on Apr 4, 2018 12:41:42 GMT -6
Reddick! Marwin!!
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Post by paastrosfan on Apr 4, 2018 12:42:39 GMT -6
Stassi was frozen on that pitch.
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Post by olpapa on Apr 4, 2018 12:43:09 GMT -6
C’mon Stassi! Really?
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