Federer and Del Potro
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Just past midnight here but I can’t turn this off. Riveting game. The Astros need to have it you’d think
MLB 2019 Season: Shipping Up To Boston
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Federer and Del Potro
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So tired probably going to miss this end
r2473
G.O.A.T.
You better not have
victorcruz
Hall of Fame
Was gonna say whoever wins tonight is winning this series... Cole is going game 3, it could be 2-1 Astros back in the driver seat in 48 hours easily
Federer and Del Potro
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Saw it. Epic homerun that thing was tattooed
stringertom
Bionic Poster
Happ doesn’t have closer stuff but Boone went with the hook early on starter Paxton and used up the power arms in the pen.
Gonna be a long series.
Gonna be a long series.
Raul_SJ
G.O.A.T.
Liked that bold move by Boone to pull Paxton after just 2 1/3 despite only being down 1-0.
But I say rested Chapman has to suck it up and pitch 2 innings instead of bowing out after 1 with 21 pitches thrown.
Don't know whose call that was.
stringertom
Bionic Poster
Diaz and Springer got his pitch count up there. If Chapman had gone 1-2-3 in the ninth he certainly would have been out there in the 10th. The Springer 10-pitch AB won’t look sexy in the box score but it was pretty important.
MeatTornado
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Another annoying case of getting what I asked for but still being upset. All I wanted was to steal a game in Houston and leave 1-1.
If we had just lost like 5-1 or something last night I would be in a great mood. But to have a chance at stealing a Verlander start in Houston and not convert...it hurts. Got him out after 6 innings and 2 runs. That was the dream scenario. Never could've imagined this lineup having more trouble against the bullpen than JV himself.
Encarnacion, Sanchez, Gardner and Gregorius are automatic outs right now and it feels like a completely different lineup because of it. At least one of them is going to need a big hit tomorrow if they want to win a Gerrit Cole game. Hopefully Stanton is back in the lineup too. But even if he is, Cole will probably make him look silly.
If we had just lost like 5-1 or something last night I would be in a great mood. But to have a chance at stealing a Verlander start in Houston and not convert...it hurts. Got him out after 6 innings and 2 runs. That was the dream scenario. Never could've imagined this lineup having more trouble against the bullpen than JV himself.
Encarnacion, Sanchez, Gardner and Gregorius are automatic outs right now and it feels like a completely different lineup because of it. At least one of them is going to need a big hit tomorrow if they want to win a Gerrit Cole game. Hopefully Stanton is back in the lineup too. But even if he is, Cole will probably make him look silly.
Raul_SJ
G.O.A.T.
I'm not even a Yanks fan and that loss really hurt.
Those guys were absolutely awful last night. Pitiful batting.
stringertom
Bionic Poster
Dome? It’s The Juice Box and they only close the roof in October when it rains.
I’ll still take the Yankees bullpen but they can’t be stretched to nine innings like last night.
Big_Dangerous
Talk Tennis Guru
Well, Gardner took an 0-2 Pressly pitch to right ceter for a base hit last night and AJ Hinch then brought it Josh James to face Sanchez. Though Sanchez struck out looking, he definitely gave James a battle, fouling off some tough pitches.
This is going to be a heck of a series, either way it turns out. Game 3 tomorrow will be interesting because Houston did not look good in their two road games at Tampa Bay, but they have Cole on the mound, so who knows. I wonder if AJ Hinch moves Correa up in the lineup after his Game 2 heroics.
MeatTornado
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And the fact that a K looking was his best at bat for pretty much the entire playoffs tells you everything you need to know. On paper, fouling off a bunch of pitches looks like a good AB. But watching live, he had at least 2 pitches to smash and fouled them off instead. That's not good. When he's even half-right, those are roped into left field. But his timing has been off for months and months now. It's brutal to watch when you know what he's capable of. He should have struck out swinging at a ball in the dirt that he missed by about a foot, but the ump had a total brain fart.
Gardner did hit that one rocket, but the rest of his ABs this series have been absolutely terrible by his standards. He's going golfing on everything in the dirt and watching fastballs right down the pipe for strike 3. Brett's never been like that before and it's bizarre to see. He looks nervous, and he's the last person I'd expect to see that from.
Raul_SJ
G.O.A.T.
Two on and two out with game tied at 2 all. Sanchez did have a great at bat and then struck out badly on a low ball.
But the ump ruled it a foul tip. Replay showed Sanchez missed it by a foot. For some bizarre reason that is NOT reviewable according to the rules?! Wow.
And then the hapless ump called him out on a third strike that was way outside.
Lol. Hope that was not a make up call.
Raul_SJ
G.O.A.T.
There was a foul ball along the third base line that hit the girder and ruled a dead ball.
Ball looked like it would have been very playable otherwise.
Hence got the feeling they were playing indoors.
stringertom
Bionic Poster
There is a retractable roof...was it raining last night? @Big_Dangerous lives nearby???There was a foul ball along the third base line that hit the girder and ruled a dead ball.
Ball looked like it would have been very playable otherwise.
Somehow got the feeling they were playing indoors.
Raul_SJ
G.O.A.T.
I think they were playing outside. But the stadium is probably designed like that.
An otherwise playable ball can hit the girder and be ruled a dead ball.
stringertom
Bionic Poster
It is a live ball if it hits the roof or its girders and lands in fair territory. Boston’s Rafael Devers was alert enough to run out his towering blast to right field in a game in May vs Houston. He made it to second base safely.
If the ball lands in foul territory it’s a dead ball.
MeatTornado
Talk Tennis Guru
It was definitely a make-up call and I support it. Would've felt dirty to me if Sanchez had gotten on after such an egregiously bad call on that phantom foul tip. Astros fans would never let us hear the end of it if the Yankees had ended up winning, and rightfully so.
Raul_SJ
G.O.A.T.
If that had happened, it would have created a controversy on using replay for that scenario. I am inclined to support replay for foul tips. Foul tips are probably currently lumped in with check swings and left up to the umpire judgement... I really don't want to see replays for check swings but foul tips might be acceptable for review.
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Raul_SJ
G.O.A.T.
The Cards scored 10 in that first inning of Game 5 vs Braves, 13 runs after 3 innings.
Then Cards were shut out in the last 6 innings.
Cards shut out in Game 1 of NLCS by Nationals and Sanchez
Cards managed only 1 run in Game 2 vs Scherzer
Cards managed only 1 run in Game 3 vs Strasbrg.
Yikes.
Corbin looking to close out the sweep.
Nats might have 4 red hot starting pitchers going into World Series.
Then Cards were shut out in the last 6 innings.
Cards shut out in Game 1 of NLCS by Nationals and Sanchez
Cards managed only 1 run in Game 2 vs Scherzer
Cards managed only 1 run in Game 3 vs Strasbrg.
Yikes.
Corbin looking to close out the sweep.
Nats might have 4 red hot starting pitchers going into World Series.
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Raul_SJ
G.O.A.T.
Love to see Nats pull it off. Should be well rested...
Srasburg looks great but still think Cole and Verlander are on another level.
Nats also up against history. Only a couple of National league wild cards have won the World Series.
stringertom
Bionic Poster
If Severino can deal his best stuff for five the Yankees have a shot. Boone needs to save the pen for reasonable length outings. If the Astros carve out a 2 or 3-run lead early, then leave Severino out there for 80 pitches and take the L without depleting his strength.
Losing Betances and German is gutting them.
Federer and Del Potro
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Dang bro being an Athletics fan is hard enough we don't need to lose the A's moniker too.
NonP
Legend
And yet V gave up 2 runs last nite vs. Strasburg's 0 tonight. Not too shabby, no?
Good point about Ns being the wild card, though. Obviously doesn't favor our boys.
Or you could be stuck with our bball moniker "Wizards." It always could be worse. (Seriously not sure why they keep coming up with these bound-for-future-ridicule names. Stick to a neutral one for gawd's sake.)
stringertom
Bionic Poster
It’s better than the offensive “Bullets” inherited from Baltimore.
They play like the Washington Generals these days so maybe pump them up by promoting them to the Field Marshals???
NonP
Legend
Now there's one "neutral" name that should've never seen the light of day. But then we had George Muresan on the roster!
And this is a transition season for us. Let's save the pump-up surprise for better days.
hollywood9826
Hall of Fame
Nats rolling on that finally won a postseason series high. Ewing Theory - Harper is in full effect. Probably wont sweep but if they can end in 5 they have a huge edge starting the WS with their guys rested.
I think Grienke has a gem coming in probably gm5. looks like 4 will be bullpen battle (edge NYY) so grienke, JV, Cole. Yanks can win one of those asking for 2 is a stretch unless Tanaka keeps manning up (probably will).
I think Grienke has a gem coming in probably gm5. looks like 4 will be bullpen battle (edge NYY) so grienke, JV, Cole. Yanks can win one of those asking for 2 is a stretch unless Tanaka keeps manning up (probably will).
hollywood9826
Hall of Fame
There is excuse is equally as lame.
"They changed the baseballs and we are not hitting as many cheapo homeruns as we should"
Big_Dangerous
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For the Sunday night game, I believe the roof was closed. I'm not sure why, because it wasn't raining and the temperatures were warm but not extreme. I'm guessing keeping the noise in the stadium might have been the advantage they wanted.
hollywood9826
Hall of Fame
At least bullet denotes speed. Wizard is dumb and potentially racist.
My fave innapproiate team name for todays is the Colt 45s. Great looking Jersey though
hollywood9826
Hall of Fame
Once saw Muresan grab a rebound (offensive) and windmall jam it without jumping. Then he made that stupid movie and refused to wear the orthotic inserts on the set and ruined his feet forever.
stringertom
Bionic Poster
Colt .45 is:
1. A very acceptable malt liquor that inspired in part #2
2. Afroman rap song, not quite as big a hit as Because I Got High.
I would share a link to #2 but fear a permaban so you’ll do the needful search on your own.
Big_Dangerous
Talk Tennis Guru
In addition to the popular caliber of bullet manufactured by the Colt company.
.45 Colt - Wikipedia
stringertom
Bionic Poster
Not only the bullet...it was the revolver that tamed the West!In addition to the popular caliber of bullet manufactured by the Colt company.
.45 Colt - Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org
Federer and Del Potro
Talk Tennis Guru
Yankees threatened, but not taking pitches. They need to be building his pitch count
stringertom
Bionic Poster
On the flip side, the Yanks blow a RISP with no outs when Gardner hits away instead of the sacrifice. Move the runners up so a SF scores a run!
stringertom
Bionic Poster
Hanging slider and Reddick punishes Severino for the mistake. 2-0
Federer and Del Potro
Talk Tennis Guru
Yankees doing a good job of making Cole work. Could have made him work even harder in the first with some more patience. 2-0 does not feel insurmountable with the high work rate they're giving GC.
MeatTornado
Talk Tennis Guru
Could've played the entire 2019 Wimbledon final in the time it took to switch umpires in this game.
stringertom
Bionic Poster
Severino is in the 90s pitch count. The hook will come soon.
stringertom
Bionic Poster
Green does his job in 8 pitches. Nice hold.
Federer and Del Potro
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Astros pitchers using pine tar? They keep grabbing the brim of their caps every 5 seconds