2021 Houston Astros Thread

[Mo Horn 8,899]

Just now, HoustonFrog said:

Especially bad by Siri when a fly ball scores a run. Just need some kind of contact

Plus the infield was up, so a hard ground ball has a chance

[Wishbone 4,841]

Gotta get that first win under our belts. I believe it will all take care of itself if we can get that done.

[Johnny Sack 8,397]

We should’ve switched Siri for Chase.  

[TexArcher 38,423]

Yeah, you don't yank your best defensive catcher when the game is still semi-close.  Having the ability to cut down a baserunner, even as a deterrent, is still really important.

[Wishbone 4,841]

Dusty better be quick to the pen if there’s anything brewing.

[TexArcher 38,423]

Actually, that story might explain your mushy brain, Smoltz.

[Mo Horn 8,899]

Just now, Wishbone said:

Dusty better be quick to the pen if there’s anything brewing.

But if Javier can have an easy inning, I'd bring him back in the 8th

[Gourmand 7,776]

these socks are sweet btw

[Wulaw Horn 19,253]

3 minutes ago, cabowabo said:

Yeah, 4 runs is insurmountable. 

I mean, if you can’t beat them up 4 with 9 outs to get and all your high leverage guys well rested you are just begging for trouble. We are doing what we’ve done all year here. This is the script. I’m ok with it and I’m certainly not a machete truther. 

[Fudge Nuggets 19,276]

That's been a strike all night.

[Mo Horn 8,899]

Walks are no bueno

[DanTheHorn 4,971]

13 minutes ago, HoustonFrog said:

Stop swinging for the fences

Siri wanted to be a hero instead of just a contributor.

[WBT 20,750]

6 minutes ago, Wulaw Horn said:

I was pounding the table for a PH in the 4th yesterday because the situation called for it. The situation doesn’t demand it here. It isn’t clearly the wrong call like last night was. 

Only if you accept the premise that there's much falloff with Castro

[Telegraph_it 3,374]

Just now, Fudge Nuggets said:

That's been a strike all night.

It was a strike on that same AB. 

[TexArcher 38,423]

Just now, DanTheHorn said:

Siri wanted to be a hero instead of just a contributor.

Feel like that's gonna be a constant with him.  Maybe he'll outgrow it.

[Wulaw Horn 19,253]

4 minutes ago, Johnny Sack said:

We should’ve switched Siri for Chase.  

This is a good point. If there was any time to PH it was for SIRI when contact would have plated a run. Diaz for SIRI would have been a good choice  

 

[Tommy Nobis 905]

Aggy time bitches!

[Wishbone 4,841]

5 minutes ago, Wishbone said:

Dusty better be quick to the pen if there’s anything brewing.

Welp, now it needs to work.

Edited October 28, 2021 by Wishbone

[Bevo&Pevo 5,390]

IIRC, I think Maton closely translates to killer in English.

BTW, I've muted the entire broadcast so far and it's been glorious.

[TexArcher 38,423]

Breathe.  Breathe.  It's going to be fine.

[cabowabo 4,578]

Siri reminds me of Carlos Gomez. And that ain’t a good thing. 

[Wulaw Horn 19,253]

1 minute ago, WBT said:

Only if you accept the premise that there's much falloff with Castro

Fair enough. Sack had a good point that the AB for Siri was the time to do it. 
the team clearly feels like the difference is big between the two defensively. I imagine they have private numbers that show that. 

[Tommy Nobis 905]

IIRC, I think Maton closely translates to killer in English.
BTW, I've muted the entire broadcast so far and it's been glorious.

I synced up the local radio call with TV. It’s fucking glorious.

[Tommy Nobis 905]

Aggy time bitches!

Lol. NM. Announcer first said Raley.

[Guadaloopy 11,045]

Just now, Tommy Nobis said:

I synced up the local radio call with TV. It’s fucking glorious.

It really is the only way. 

[WBT 20,750]

Quick hook for Javier imo.  He's probably only going to pitch in 3 games.  I feel like you want to get at least 2 innings out of him each time.  I guess they want Maton to face the hot lefty though.

[TonyTexas 10,571]

1 minute ago, Bevo&Pevo said:

IIRC, I think Maton closely translates to killer in English.

BTW, I've muted the entire broadcast so far and it's been glorious.

Buck and Smoltz have actually been tolerable tonight. 

[UTexasFight 9,628]

1 minute ago, cabowabo said:

Siri reminds me of Carlos Gomez. And that ain’t a good thing. 

 

 

[Limp Brisket 546]

Just now, Wulaw Horn said:

Fair enough. Sack had a good point that the AB for Siri was the time to do it. 
the team clearly feels like the difference is big between the two defensively. I imagine they have private numbers that show that. 

Shit I have private numbers that show it, too.

[Fudge Nuggets 19,276]

Lucky we weren't looking for that one in the RF upper deck.

[elfenix 34,387]

maton nails

[WBT 20,750]

Money Maton!

[Limp Brisket 546]

Maton dealing.  In the World Series.  

[Mo Horn 8,899]

Nice job Maton

[Gourmand 7,776]

fuck

 

yes

[Fudge Nuggets 19,276]

Maton, you're a FUCKING BEAST!!!

[TexArcher 38,423]

Man, that's two big outs.

[Bevo&Pevo 5,390]

Our turn in the bottom of the 7th.  The fans who wear the astronaut helmets always crack me up.

Edited October 28, 2021 by Bevo&Pevo

[Tommy Nobis 905]

Time for insurance runs

[TonyTexas 10,571]

Dusty has been managing the hell out of the bullpen. 

[Wishbone 4,841]

Cha cha… cha cha cha! Finish these dorks…mooore runs!

[Fudge Nuggets 19,276]

1 minute ago, Bevo&Pevo said:

Our turn in the bottom of the 7th.  The fans who the astronaut helmets always crack me up.

I will always remember the dude in the 2017 ALCS that showed up in full uniform including a batting helmet and batting gloves.  He was ready to go.

[elfenix 34,387]

GONE!

[TexArcher 38,423]

How bout another 4-spot?

[WBT 20,750]

Tuve!  

[Jimbaround 978]

Bingo

[Mo Horn 8,899]

Tuve

[Fudge Nuggets 19,276]

The MIGHTY ALTUVE@!@@2!!@@@@!!!@@@@!!@!!!!!!!

[InkaUtexas 26,366]

He crushed that one. 

[Bevo&Pevo 5,390]

Tuve rings one up!