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Post by unionstation82 on Jun 27, 2019 13:50:16 GMT -6
Straw needs to be dropping bunts down 1-2 times a game... He needs to be playing everyday otherwise, send him back down. |
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Post by Saint on Jun 27, 2019 13:51:03 GMT -6
We had a team ERA+ of 120 before yesterday. One of the best in baseball. Unfortunately, a few of our pitchers were playing over their head earlier in the season. There was going to be some balancing out. The positive aspect is that while we weren't as great as we showed before, we're also not as bad as we're showing right now. It will level out. We still need some help, but it's not dire. Don't let a bad couple weeks make you rush to judgement. This poor month hasn't all been about the pitching. We're going into the 2nd half with at least a 4.5 game lead despite significant missed time with three of our top players. The offense was bound to struggle, but it’s still been one that has been centered on home runs and walks, which makes Bregman look faultless when the team struggles. However, like you’ve said, they’ve had their injuries. The pitching has not. They need to fix it before we start hearing things like oh, they’re only a game back, two games back, etc. Entering today, Peacock was our 4th best starter with a 3.62 ERA (122 ERA+). That's a fantastic starting 1-4. We just haven't had someone settle in and be a respectable 5th starter. |
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Post by Saint on Jun 27, 2019 13:52:29 GMT -6
Try to steal some bases. Do something.
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Post by Saint on Jun 27, 2019 13:56:02 GMT -6
Big hit time...
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Post by unionstation82 on Jun 27, 2019 13:56:08 GMT -6
The offense was bound to struggle, but it’s still been one that has been centered on home runs and walks, which makes Bregman look faultless when the team struggles. However, like you’ve said, they’ve had their injuries. The pitching has not. They need to fix it before we start hearing things like oh, they’re only a game back, two games back, etc. Entering today, Peacock was our 4th best starter with a 3.62 ERA (122 ERA+). That's a fantastic starting 1-4. We just haven't had someone settle in and be a respectable 5th starter. Peacock is a reliever doing his best as a starter. |
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Post by unionstation82 on Jun 27, 2019 13:57:47 GMT -6
Another pathetic showing by Bregs with RISP.
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Post by Saint on Jun 27, 2019 13:57:51 GMT -6
Sigh.
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Post by Saint on Jun 27, 2019 13:58:24 GMT -6
Our two fastest runners and we didnt even think about taking an extra base and trying to get something going.
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Post by unionstation82 on Jun 27, 2019 14:01:05 GMT -6
Our two fastest runners and we didnt even think about taking an extra base and trying to get something going. Homers R Us, man. |
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Post by unionstation82 on Jun 27, 2019 14:03:00 GMT -6
I meant the Pirates. They’re Homers R Us.
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Post by Saint on Jun 27, 2019 14:11:14 GMT -6
Goodness. Nothing going our way.
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Post by unionstation82 on Jun 27, 2019 14:19:56 GMT -6
Goodness. Nothing going our way. Todd, your boy Stassi should be pinch hit for in any late RBI situation. He’s terrible. |
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Post by ɮօʀȶǟʐ on Jun 27, 2019 14:28:21 GMT -6
We had a team ERA+ of 120 before yesterday. One of the best in baseball. Unfortunately, a few of our pitchers were playing over their head earlier in the season. There was going to be some balancing out. The positive aspect is that while we weren't as great as we showed before, we're also not as bad as we're showing right now. It will level out. We still need some help, but it's not dire. Don't let a bad couple weeks make you rush to judgement. This poor month hasn't all been about the pitching. We're going into the 2nd half with at least a 4.5 game lead despite significant missed time with three of our top players. Hopefully, it "levels out" before we lose the division lead to the god damn rangers |
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Post by Saint on Jun 27, 2019 14:38:41 GMT -6
Goodness. Nothing going our way. Todd, your boy Stassi should be pinch hit for in any late RBI situation. He’s terrible. Him and everybody else in RBI situations right now. |
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Post by Saint on Jun 27, 2019 14:39:09 GMT -6
We had a team ERA+ of 120 before yesterday. One of the best in baseball. Unfortunately, a few of our pitchers were playing over their head earlier in the season. There was going to be some balancing out. The positive aspect is that while we weren't as great as we showed before, we're also not as bad as we're showing right now. It will level out. We still need some help, but it's not dire. Don't let a bad couple weeks make you rush to judgement. This poor month hasn't all been about the pitching. We're going into the 2nd half with at least a 4.5 game lead despite significant missed time with three of our top players. Hopefully, it "levels out" before we lose the division lead to the god damn rangers Hopefully. There are never guarantees. |
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Post by unionstation82 on Jun 27, 2019 14:39:54 GMT -6
Todd, your boy Stassi should be pinch hit for in any late RBI situation. He’s terrible. Him and everybody else in RBI situations right now. True, but he especially has such a low chance of doing anything in those situations. |
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Post by bannedfan on Jun 27, 2019 14:42:45 GMT -6
Outscored 24-2 in 2 games. Embarrassing.
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Post by thomasj13 on Jun 27, 2019 14:48:00 GMT -6
Outscored 24-2 in 2 games. Embarrassing. How did we ever get 2? |
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Post by thomasj13 on Jun 27, 2019 14:49:18 GMT -6
If this was the old forum, Kevinbass would be posting right now.
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Post by bearbryant on Jun 27, 2019 14:50:10 GMT -6
Outscored 24-2 in 2 games. Embarrassing. How did we ever get 2? |
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Post by unionstation82 on Jun 27, 2019 14:52:34 GMT -6
Nine hits and no runs? Are they playing in the Astrodome?
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Post by ɮօʀȶǟʐ on Jun 27, 2019 14:58:47 GMT -6
If this was the old forum, Kevinbass would be posting right now. And Jimbohts would be holding court |
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Post by Saint on Jun 27, 2019 14:58:55 GMT -6
Well, it wasn't a horrible first appearance for Sneed. It certainly wasn't good, but at least he saved the bullpen. I still don't think he has any kind of future but 4 ERs in 6 IP is better than I was hoping.
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Post by blcoach8 on Jun 27, 2019 14:59:54 GMT -6
Two more starting pitchers looks like a necessity instead of a luxury.......Peacock is too inconsistent.
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Post by bearbryant on Jun 27, 2019 15:00:52 GMT -6
I guess the good news is we're not paying anyone $1.1M a week to play nine games and be in the infirmary the rest of the time
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Post by Saint on Jun 27, 2019 15:02:55 GMT -6
We get runners on fine; our approach with runners on base is awful. We're not aggressive on the basepaths at all. We don't take anything the opposite way outside of Brantley and Reddick. We don't try to advance runners.
We're too good a team to go on such brutal low offensive streaks. We're not going to win every time, but we shouldn't get embarrassed like this so often. We should be able to manufacture a couple of runs consistently.
I believe they'll get things turned around, but it will take some effort. It won't happen without work.
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Post by bannedfan on Jun 27, 2019 15:05:36 GMT -6
Outscored 24-2 in 2 games. Embarrassing. How did we ever get 2? We got lucky. Announcers bragging on Cy and his ERA is 6.00😳😳😳 |
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Post by bearbryant on Jun 27, 2019 15:06:44 GMT -6
Hinch loves to gripe about pitch selection so there's plenty of that at the moment I'd assume
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Post by unionstation82 on Jun 27, 2019 15:06:49 GMT -6
We get runners on fine; our approach with runners on base is awful. We're not aggressive on the basepaths at all. We don't take anything the opposite way outside of Brantley and Reddick. We don't try to advance runners. We're too good a team to go on such brutal low offensive streaks. We're not going to win every time, but we shouldn't get embarrassed like this so often. We should be able to manufacture a couple of runs consistently. I believe they'll get things turned around, but it will take some effort. It won't happen without work. You hit the nail on the head. It’s not the losing that’s terrible, it’s the approach and frequent wind out of your sails blowouts. For a team with such a good record, they look non-competitive at times. |
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Post by Saint on Jun 27, 2019 15:10:04 GMT -6
Trying to look on the bright side though, we have a very winnable series against Seattle coming up and the Rangers have to head to Tampa. If we can right the ship we can regain a game or two of our lead pretty quick before America's birthday.
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