marshall
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Ephesians 6:12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood...
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Post by marshall on Apr 22, 2018 18:21:16 GMT -6
OK! I'm greedy. I'd like to see a sweep every time.
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Post by astrosdoug on Apr 22, 2018 18:37:25 GMT -6
I'm kind of glad that we will have a chance to see the pitching staff put to the test. Their next three opponents are rated #2, #3, and #4 in the AL by OPS. We've seen that they can silence the weaker offenses like the Padres and White Sox. Now let's see what they can do with Trout, Ohtani, Lowrie, Judge, Gregorius...
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Post by m240 on Apr 22, 2018 19:23:48 GMT -6
That is his claim to fame. I know he throws a great curve with a downward break, but, if I have heard it called a knuckle curve, I forgot it. I remember seeing him show the grip on his curve and I don't recall his knuckle being involved. I am not saying he does not throw one......I just don't remember it being called that. I believe it is his index finger. His grip, finger placement and motion allow him to get more speed on the pitch and the same amount of break. More down than right to left like a slider. |
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Post by m240 on Apr 22, 2018 19:24:48 GMT -6
I understand what everyone's sayin about White and Davis, but the offensive woes right now pertain to the OF. Unless Yuli moves to LF the roster doesn't really accommodate White and Davis Davis and white have played left |
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Post by astrosdoug on Apr 22, 2018 20:25:43 GMT -6
Here's an interesting stat:
With RISP, the Astros are hitting exactly .250, which is about the median batting avg with RISP in MLB.
Astros pitchers, on the other hand, are holding opponents to just a .184 avg when the opponent has RISP, and that is the best job of any MLB pitching staff in that situation
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Post by blcoach8 on Apr 22, 2018 22:20:41 GMT -6
Ferguson is starting to get into the mix for the 4th OF spot, but I think they probably want him to get at least 150 ABs at the AAA level before they even think of bringing him up to the big leagues. If we are still having the current problem in LF when June rolls around, Kyle Tucker will get the call. Fisher will be sent down before Marisnick is sent. |
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marshall
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Ephesians 6:12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood...
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Post by marshall on Apr 23, 2018 0:54:58 GMT -6
I'm kind of glad that we will have a chance to see the pitching staff put to the test. Their next three opponents are rated #2, #3, and #4 in the AL by OPS. We've seen that they can silence the weaker offenses like the Padres and White Sox. Now let's see what they can do with Trout, Ohtani, Lowrie, Judge, Gregorius... Me too. I'd love to silence the critics. |
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Post by unionstation82 on Apr 23, 2018 13:01:24 GMT -6
Fantastic response by the offense and pitching after the Keuchel CGL. Time to waste the Angels.
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