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Post by astrosdoug on Apr 19, 2018 8:56:35 GMT -6
The Mariners put Marco Gonzalez on the mound this afternoon (3pm Houston time) against Charlie Morton.
We know Charlie's solid, and Gonzalez has struggled mightily at the big league level (think: worse than 2016-17 Tony Sipp, but for more innings per game). But the Astros will need to be vigilant and not let Gonzalez look like the second coming of Cy Young.
This is a good chance to win a series after tough games against the Twins and Rangers. Go Stros!
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Post by unionstation82 on Apr 19, 2018 8:58:02 GMT -6
If the Astros happen to score a lot again, I hope people like Peacock and Giles get some work. They need to practice getting easier outs.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 19, 2018 9:12:24 GMT -6
I won't get to tune into this one today due to work, but I'll be following on game day. Go Stros!
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Post by ɮօʀȶǟʐ on Apr 19, 2018 9:22:30 GMT -6
I won't get to tune into this one today due to work, but I'll be following on game day. Go Stros! if you have sirius/xm radio, you can listen on the app. That's what I do at work. |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 19, 2018 9:26:21 GMT -6
Yeah I guess I can listen via the mlb at bat app. I'll do that.
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Post by astrosdoug on Apr 19, 2018 9:31:00 GMT -6
Do they still broadcast the games over regular AM radio in Houston?
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Post by astrosdoug on Apr 19, 2018 9:42:41 GMT -6
from mlb.com:
"By posting 11 strikeouts Tuesday night, Astros starter Lance McCullers Jr. gave Houston its seventh double-digit strikeout total of the season, the most in MLB history through the first 18 games. The 1966 Cleveland Indians and 1973 California Angels did it six times in the first 18 games of those seasons."
This really does look like one of the Astros' best pitching staffs... up there with 1980/81, 1986, and 1998.
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Post by Saint on Apr 19, 2018 10:41:11 GMT -6
We need to see that offense carry over from last night. Uncle Charlie is due for a less than amazing start as well.
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Post by sempersmom on Apr 19, 2018 11:10:48 GMT -6
Do they still broadcast the games over regular AM radio in Houston? They sure do on 790 AM. |
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Post by bannedfan on Apr 19, 2018 11:24:44 GMT -6
Looking for some offense today and some solid bullpen work. Then catch a flight to Chicago to pay back the White Sox. Weather looks cool but the series should be completed.
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Post by blcoach8 on Apr 19, 2018 11:26:56 GMT -6
game time is 2;30 Houston time
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Post by Saint on Apr 19, 2018 12:04:09 GMT -6
Springer (RF)
Altuve (2B)
Correa (SS)
Gattis (DH)
Bregman (3B)
Gonzalez (1B)
Reddick (LF)
Stassi (C)
Marisnick (CF)
Morton (P)
Interesting vote of confidence in Gattis.... Everybody's current favorite OFer back in center.
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Post by thomasj13 on Apr 19, 2018 12:11:04 GMT -6
Giles has been sidelined b/c of back injuries....He needs to do less squatting, or at least wear a weightlifting belt.
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Post by ɮօʀȶǟʐ on Apr 19, 2018 12:13:06 GMT -6
Springer (RF) Altuve (2B) Correa (SS) Gattis (DH) Bregman (3B) Gonzalez (1B) Reddick (LF) Stassi (C) Marisnick (CF) Morton (P) Interesting vote of confidence in Gattis.... Everybody's current favorite OFer back in center. good lort |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 19, 2018 12:15:42 GMT -6
Springer (RF) Altuve (2B) Correa (SS) Gattis (DH) Bregman (3B) Gonzalez (1B) Reddick (LF) Stassi (C) Marisnick (CF) Morton (P) Interesting vote of confidence in Gattis.... Everybody's current favorite OFer back in center. I knew Fisher would only get one start & then we would get Jake again for 2-3 straight games. Both are a black hole in the 9 spot. |
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Post by ɮօʀȶǟʐ on Apr 19, 2018 12:18:16 GMT -6
What will happen is that Jake will stumble into a HR or make a sliding catch today and everyone except me will name him the new Ted Williams and he will be back into the managers good graces.
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Post by Saint on Apr 19, 2018 12:19:37 GMT -6
Springer (RF) Altuve (2B) Correa (SS) Gattis (DH) Bregman (3B) Gonzalez (1B) Reddick (LF) Stassi (C) Marisnick (CF) Morton (P) Interesting vote of confidence in Gattis.... Everybody's current favorite OFer back in center. I knew Fisher would only get one start & then we would get Jake again for 2-3 straight games. Both are a black hole in the 9 spot. The rest of our lineup should easily be good enough to absorb that black hole without issue, normally... |
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Post by Saint on Apr 19, 2018 12:21:11 GMT -6
What will happen is that Jake will stumble into a HR or make a sliding catch today and everyone except me will name him the new Ted Williams and he will be back into the managers good graces. You don't give him enough credit for his overall very good year last year. The offensive production was likely a fluke, but the defense and running is not. The problem is that he shouldn't be getting this much playing time. |
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Post by ɮօʀȶǟʐ on Apr 19, 2018 12:23:04 GMT -6
The problem is that you never see the good running and defense and he IS in the starting line up all the time.
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Post by blcoach8 on Apr 19, 2018 12:27:39 GMT -6
Terrible lineup.......Gattis batting cleanup...Marisnick also playing today. Why is Gurriel not playing? Sometimes I think AJ pulls these lineups out of his cap.
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Post by thomasj13 on Apr 19, 2018 12:39:34 GMT -6
Terrible lineup.......Gattis batting cleanup...Marisnick also playing today. Why is Gurriel not playing? Sometimes I think AJ pulls these lineups out of his cap. Magic clipboard got a WS ring...do not deny its powers. |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 19, 2018 12:42:52 GMT -6
Man I didn't even realize Yuli wasn't in the lineup at first glance. He is hitting the ball the hardest so it makes sense he would need a day off.
The clipboard hath spoken!
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Post by m240 on Apr 19, 2018 12:57:40 GMT -6
The magic clipboard is kind of evening the game up so it will keep our interest.
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Post by bannedfan on Apr 19, 2018 13:05:07 GMT -6
Mariners SP Gonzalez has given up 19 hits in 12 innings this season. His WHIP is 1.75.
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Post by bearbryant on Apr 19, 2018 13:08:53 GMT -6
Hinch is banking on Jake's splits against lefties to show up but it ain't happenin. TG all the starters in Chicago will be righties
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Post by Saint on Apr 19, 2018 13:45:13 GMT -6
91 MPH fastballs down the middle of the plate on full counts and we're watching them. Give me a break...
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Post by Saint on Apr 19, 2018 13:45:58 GMT -6
Normal Altuve pulls that for a double down the line...
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Post by Saint on Apr 19, 2018 13:47:32 GMT -6
Our best 3 hitters striking out to some nobody with an 8+ ERA..... Pathetic.
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Post by bannedfan on Apr 19, 2018 13:48:03 GMT -6
Wow. What is it with this team this year....so far....batting....
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Post by Saint on Apr 19, 2018 13:54:13 GMT -6
Uncle Charlie doing his thing.
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