2021 Houston Astros Thread

[Gourmand 7,774]

jeez guys cmon that was damn near disastrous and embarrassing regardless. 

Straw's gotta give way there.

[Guest]

National broadcast guys have been fine, but they keep belaboring the GIDP for the Astros, as if it's some disastrous stat.

Through yesterday's games, Houston(82)  had one more GIDP than NYY(81.)  Meanwhile they have 39 more runs, 54 more hits, and 49 fewer SOs than the second place team in those categories.  Astros are 6th in BB, with 36 fewer than LAD, which has 354 freebies on the season.

Tell the whole fucking story, dudes.

Edited July 4, 2021 by slorch

[Gourmand 7,774]

Yeah gidps tend to happen when your offense constantly has runners on base. It's like bitching about LOB numbers even though the offense is #1 in runs/gm.

[TonyTexas 10,482]

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12 minutes ago, Gourmand said:

Yeah gidps tend to happen when your offense constantly has runners on base. It's like bitching about LOB numbers even though the offense is #1 in runs/gm.

Yeah. Plus this team doesn’t strike out. Consistently putting the ball in play is another contributing factor in the DP numbers. 

Edited July 4, 2021 by TonyTexas

[TonyTexas 10,482]

Get Javier warm to come in and finish this out. Pressly probably not available. 

[HtownHorn 14,488]

Fuck Dusty for putting Jones in LF.

[TonyTexas 10,482]

1 minute ago, HtownHorn said:

Fuck Dusty for putting Jones in LF.

Tell me his other option. 

[TexArcher 37,524]

26 minutes ago, Gourmand said:

Yeah gidps tend to happen when your offense constantly has runners on base. It's like bitching about LOB numbers even though the offense is #1 in runs/gm.

 

13 minutes ago, TonyTexas said:

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Yeah. Plus this team doesn’t strike out. Consistently putting the ball in play is another contributing factor in the DP numbers. 

Exactly.  If you have the best batting average in the league and the lowest strikeout percentage in the league, you're probably going to lead the league in total runners left on and double plays.  You're also going to score a metric ton of runs.

[TexArcher 37,524]

And the fact that professional broadcasters don't understand these things is kind of embarrassing.

[Guest]

ahhh Stanek.  Like getting a 32oz glasss of warm vinegar after running 5 miles in Texas in August.

[WBT 20,422]

4 minutes ago, TonyTexas said:

Tell me his other option. 

Stubbs?

[Guest]

Go pickle juice...

 

[TonyTexas 10,482]

Good job,Stankit!

 

[TexArcher 37,524]

Damn, that is a nice piece of hitting right there.

[Hornsbay22 463]

Stankit didn't suck today.

[runthebone 7,932]

Is Pressly available if we hold on to this lead?

[TonyTexas 10,482]

Just now, runthebone said:

Is Pressly available if we hold on to this lead?

I doubt it. He pitched Thursday and yesterday. 

[runthebone 7,932]

We need about 5 more runs then.

[billfromlaketravis 11,363]

So Jones sucks. Misplays a fly ball and gives up a run. Strands a man on third.

Does any organization have more AAAA players than the Astros? 

Edited July 4, 2021 by billfromlaketravis

[Guadaloopy 10,926]

Javier has the stuff to bring this one home.  Get it done, son.  

[TexArcher 37,524]

Christian Javier, future closer?

[Guadaloopy 10,926]

More of that from the pen, please.  

[Seasick Sailor 3,747]

Honest question: has Jones done anything that has helped this team win a game? I can't remember a single meaningful contribution.

[TonyTexas 10,482]

10 minutes ago, billfromlaketravis said:

So Jones sucks. Misplays a fly ball and gives up a run. Strands a man on third.

Does any organization have more AAAA players than the Astros? 

When fully healthy, does any team have more All Star caliber players than the Astros?

Edited July 4, 2021 by TonyTexas

[Guadaloopy 10,926]

1 minute ago, Seasick Sailor said:

Honest question: has Jones done anything that has helped this team win a game? I can't remember a single meaningful contribution.

RBI hit against Keuchel in the Sox series and RBI last night to get the team off to a good start.  
 

But the dropped foul pop up in the Tatis at bat against the Pads still overshadows a lot. 

[TonyTexas 10,482]

16 minutes ago, TonyTexas said:

I doubt it. He pitched Thursday and yesterday. 

Never mind. Pressly warming up. 

Edited July 4, 2021 by TonyTexas

[Guadaloopy 10,926]

After that 8th, I wouldn’t hesitate to run Javier back out there.  Let Pressly have a day.  

[Starfleet Command 441]

Straw haters besides themselves. 

[tx 3 putt 76,409]

that looked like a strike 

[Starfleet Command 441]

20 minutes ago, billfromlaketravis said:

So Jones sucks. Misplays a fly ball and gives up a run. Strands a man on third.

Does any organization have more AAAA players than the Astros? 

Would be nice if they DFA’d him to make room for González who looks like he could be ready to hit MLB pitching. 

[Guadaloopy 10,926]

Nice AB for Chas. 

[Hornsbay22 463]

Best AB by Chas all year

[Apollo Dez 4]

Straw and Chas with ELITE ABs right there

[TexArcher 37,524]

Okay, let's not fuck this up.

[TonyTexas 10,482]

Great fucking win. Go Skeeters!

[cabowabo 4,453]

Great win.

[WBT 20,422]

All we do is when the first 3 games of 4 game series.

[elfenix 34,172]

Astros win!

[Guest]

The AAAA Astros 3

Erie Warriors 2

[Guadaloopy 10,926]

[TexArcher 37,524]

[tx 3 putt 76,409]

solid W

[Gourmand 7,774]

Skros bitchezzz!!!

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[runthebone 7,932]

That was efficient!  Good win with the C team lineup.

[runthebone 7,932]

Pressly had an 11 pitch save followed by a 10 pitch save.

[Gourmand 7,774]

Red Sox and A's in extras again

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[billfromlaketravis 11,363]

Good win. Congratulations Stros.

[Wulaw Horn 18,983]

5 minutes ago, runthebone said:

That was efficient!  Good win with the C team lineup.

Man 6 of the regulars were down and we were throwing out #6 starter. 
That ain’t the C team lineup in my mind, that’s plumbing some serious depths. 

[Gourmand 7,774]

The A's had the bases loaded with no outs in the bottom of the tenth and couldn't score. They just stranded runners on the corners in the bottom of the eleventh. Game still tied at 4 going to the T12.

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[Gourmand 7,774]

Kemp walkoff sac fly for Oak

Boston choked a two run lead in the 12th.

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