I'm pretty sure they know Dusty has their back. He's stood up for them a handful of times already this season.

And I didn't mean upset like argue but typically when that happens the pitcher asks what was wrong. Seems like there's usually a brief discussion between the umpire and pitcher about what was seen that was illegal.

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I'm pretty sure they know Dusty has their back. He's stood up for them a handful of times already this season.

And I didn't mean upset like argue but typically when that happens the pitcher asks what was wrong. Seems like there's usually a brief discussion between the umpire and pitcher about what was seen that was illegal.

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I have watched every game this season. Dusty has a bad combination of stoic demeanor and lack of tactical brilliance.

Taylor was very visibly upset. He just knows he's not going to get that call changed. Maybe he knew he balked and was upset at himself more than anything. To be fair to Dusty, maybe it was more obvious on the field. Nobody looked surprised.

I'm pretty unclear on the balk rule TBH. I can't remember what a opposing pitcher recently did a little dance before every pitch and I posted about it and some others agreed that he balked every time and it was not called because it was his "routine". Just another example of where rules in baseball are not enforced evenly.

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That's what I'm saying was weird and why at the time I just assumed it was a clear cut balk. Like you I'm not always quick to pick up on those things and kinda use the reaction of the pitcher and manager.

Last night it seemed everyone was OK with the call but after seeing the replays I still can't see what he did wrong.

Re: the balk, on second look, it seems Taylor twitched after the came set, then stepped off the mound. The twitch, ever so slightly, led to the call. He may have been adjusting against the rubber. I've seen a lot less not called a balk.

The sloppy play imo had to do with the long layoff. Thanks, Laura. Thanks, Oakland. They may also be looking ahead to the upcoming series with the A's.

Let's take the next two.

It was not our night. We shot ourselves in the foot repeatedly.

We also ran into some **** luck. Look at this.
Andrus HR had an xBA of .090, 92 Exit Velo, 360 ft.
Tucker's "Line Out" had an xBA of .930, 103 Exit Velo, 395 ft.

11 hours til tipoff and I'm already nervous.

Wrong thread but still applies.

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k20dub said:

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11 hours til tipoff and I'm already nervous.

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You should be. The Rockets suck.

Save yourself the heart ache and watch the Stros

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Stros aren't all that good right now either

As game being made up in Oakland

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As game being made up in Oakland

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Of course, we knew that would happen.

At least it will be part of a double header

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I tell ya...much lower blood pressure when you just dont watch, it goes to extra inning, the boys blow it and then you just catch up on this thread in the morning.

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I was almost in this boat, except I got drunk and woke up with a damn hangover. Would have been better off watching the game instead

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Mr.Bond said:

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As game being made up in Oakland

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Of course, we knew that would happen.

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La-dee-****ing-da!

Big surprise. Thanks MLB! Eff you, Oakland.

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Overcome it and shove it down the rest of baseball's throat.

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Yup, the exact attitude this team needs.

If Breggy is able to come back on this road trip, I really hope he comes back for the Oakland series and absolutely rakes their pitching.

to me it's no big deal. No fans in the stands makes it not as effective.

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to me it's no big deal. No fans in the stands makes it not as effective.

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Players across the league have said that being on the road this year is really tough with having to quarantine at the hotel.

Makes a HUGE difference this year.

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tjack16 said:

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to me it's no big deal. No fans in the stands makes it not as effective.

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Except for the fact Oakland is 13-4 at home versus 9-8 away.

Conversely, we are 14-6 at home and 5-9 away.

I'd say that's a big deal, fans or not.

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Exactly. With the division race expected to be tight, this is a huge advantage for the A's. I say we have somebody on the traveling staff feel "weird" before the last two scheduled games and force a DH back in Houston. Screw em all.

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to me it's no big deal. No fans in the stands makes it not as effective.

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Except for the fact Oakland is 13-4 at home versus 9-8 away.

Conversely, we are 14-6 at home and 5-9 away.

I'd say that's a big deal, fans or not.

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Didn't realize the splits were that bad. I still think if we are truly the better team then we should win 3 out of 5 against them no matter where it's played. I'm not overly worried or angry about it being in Oakland.

Looks good running. Get back soon bro

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Looks good running. Get back soon bro

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Can he come back sooner and DH? Put Brantley in left, Tucker in right .. Diaz at 3rd

For what? What happened?

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For what? What happened?

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You missed Chapman throwing at the head of the rays batter with 2 outs in the top of the 9th?

I LOVE the announcers ****ting on the yanks