Meyers over singleton just for his late inning speed
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Farmer1906 said:The Porkchop Express said:If SIngleton is batting we're either up or down by 10 runs or it's the 73rd inning.HarryRocket said:
I'm Myers over Singleton.
We need more speed on our bench considering the piano carriers we have in the lineup
Or we PH for Maldy while Diaz is the DH then Singleton hits for the pitcher. There might be a match up where we like Singleton better than our other options.
Brantley would be the better pinch hit option in that instance. Or dubon
Bench bats I'd rather get an AB than Singleton
Brantley
Diaz
Dubon
Hiked to the top of Texas (where the Astros, incidentally, are and will remain) this weekend. Will land back in the H at 3:30 and ready to hate.
BeaumontAg05 said:
Meyers over singleton just for his late inning speed
Problem with meyers is he's still a bad base runner.
I'd rather see Singleton as a late inning PH than Meyers, for sure.
Singleton will give you a good AB, work the counts, maybe walk, or maybe get lucky with a homer.
Meyers doesn't really do much of that. And Singleton is a lefty.
Singleton will give you a good AB, work the counts, maybe walk, or maybe get lucky with a homer.
Meyers doesn't really do much of that. And Singleton is a lefty.
tjack16 said:Farmer1906 said:The Porkchop Express said:If SIngleton is batting we're either up or down by 10 runs or it's the 73rd inning.HarryRocket said:
I'm Myers over Singleton.
We need more speed on our bench considering the piano carriers we have in the lineup
Or we PH for Maldy while Diaz is the DH then Singleton hits for the pitcher. There might be a match up where we like Singleton better than our other options.
Brantley would be the better pinch hit option in that instance. Or dubon
Bench bats I'd rather get an AB than Singleton
Brantley
Diaz
Dubon
What the hell kind of lineup do we have with those 3 on the bench?
Farmer1906 said:tjack16 said:Farmer1906 said:The Porkchop Express said:If SIngleton is batting we're either up or down by 10 runs or it's the 73rd inning.HarryRocket said:
I'm Myers over Singleton.
We need more speed on our bench considering the piano carriers we have in the lineup
Or we PH for Maldy while Diaz is the DH then Singleton hits for the pitcher. There might be a match up where we like Singleton better than our other options.
Brantley would be the better pinch hit option in that instance. Or dubon
Bench bats I'd rather get an AB than Singleton
Brantley
Diaz
Dubon
What the hell kind of lineup do we have with those 3 on the bench?
I'm just saying … odds are 2 of those 3 are on the bench with Maldy catching.
The roof will be closed tonight for Game 1 of the ALCS.
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Astros are 4-0 in playoff games this century on October 15th.
2022 - History repeats itself as the Astros close out an LDS with an 18-inning marathon. This time, it was a 1-0 shutout over Seattle with rookie Jeremy Pena supplying the game's only run with a blast into the seats in left center. Luis Garcia, normally a starter, works the last five innings of relief to sweep the A.L.D.S., 3-0. The six-hour-22-minute contest is the longest shutout game in playoff history.
2021 - In a rematch of 2018, the Astros take on Boston in the A.L.C.S. Houston gets the first punch in a 5-4 comeback victory. Jose Altuve blasts a two-run shot to tie the game at three apiece then Carlos Correa drills a solo homer in the seventh to push ahead.
2020 - Carlos Correa drills a walk-off homer in the bottom of the ninth over the centerfield fence to cap a 4-3 triumph over Tampa Bay in Game 5 of the A.L.C.S. and stave off elimination for another day [url=http://www.astrosdaily.com/video/2020ALCSgm5.mpg]
[/url]. George Springer also homers.
2005 - Houston grabs a 2-1 lead in the N.L.C.S. with a 4-3 triumph over St. Louis. Mike Lamb doubles and homers to key a pair of two-run rallies [url=http://www.astrosdaily.com/video/2005nlcsgm3.mpg][/url] while Roger Clemens, Chad Qualls and Brad Lidge hold the Redbirds to seven hits. Craig Biggio adds a pair of hits.
2022 - History repeats itself as the Astros close out an LDS with an 18-inning marathon. This time, it was a 1-0 shutout over Seattle with rookie Jeremy Pena supplying the game's only run with a blast into the seats in left center. Luis Garcia, normally a starter, works the last five innings of relief to sweep the A.L.D.S., 3-0. The six-hour-22-minute contest is the longest shutout game in playoff history.
2021 - In a rematch of 2018, the Astros take on Boston in the A.L.C.S. Houston gets the first punch in a 5-4 comeback victory. Jose Altuve blasts a two-run shot to tie the game at three apiece then Carlos Correa drills a solo homer in the seventh to push ahead.
2020 - Carlos Correa drills a walk-off homer in the bottom of the ninth over the centerfield fence to cap a 4-3 triumph over Tampa Bay in Game 5 of the A.L.C.S. and stave off elimination for another day [url=http://www.astrosdaily.com/video/2020ALCSgm5.mpg]
[/url]. George Springer also homers.2005 - Houston grabs a 2-1 lead in the N.L.C.S. with a 4-3 triumph over St. Louis. Mike Lamb doubles and homers to key a pair of two-run rallies [url=http://www.astrosdaily.com/video/2005nlcsgm3.mpg]
[/url] while Roger Clemens, Chad Qualls and Brad Lidge hold the Redbirds to seven hits. Craig Biggio adds a pair of hits. Life is better with a beagle
I think the only purpose the roof has is for real grass. Today is perfect in Houston
Why do we have a retractable roof? The weather is perfect today.EastCoastAgNc said:The roof will be closed tonight for Game 1 of the ALCS.
— Houston Astros (@astros) October 15, 2023
Show up early. Wear orange. Be LOUD. pic.twitter.com/eN76H3uxJj
Friday Fireworks, don't forget those.OKCAg2002 said:
I think the only purpose the roof has is for real grass. Today is perfect in Houston
It's because the low is in the 50s that they won't leave it open. WHen I went to HEB this morning, the yuppies had busted out their scarves and boots for the occasion.
Life is better with a beagle
MM isn't heated so what is the difference? Is it going to be extra breezy tonight?
It seems windy AF out today - but it is perfect
People are pusses when the temperature is under 65.jkag89 said:
MM isn't heated so what is the difference? Is it going to be extra breezy tonight?
Life is better with a beagle
"Probably Maldy and Dusty's decision for the roof." TexAgs, probably.
spadilly said:
"Probably Maldy and Dusty's decision for the roof." TexAgs, probably.
"Diaz hit a BP homerun so far that it broke the roof" - Astros twitter probably
The Porkchop Express said:
Astros are 4-0 in playoff games this century on October 15th.
2022 - History repeats itself as the Astros close out an LDS with an 18-inning marathon. This time, it was a 1-0 shutout over Seattle with rookie Jeremy Pena supplying the game's only run with a blast into the seats in left center. Luis Garcia, normally a starter, works the last five innings of relief to sweep the A.L.D.S., 3-0. The six-hour-22-minute contest is the longest shutout game in playoff history.
2021 - In a rematch of 2018, the Astros take on Boston in the A.L.C.S. Houston gets the first punch in a 5-4 comeback victory. Jose Altuve blasts a two-run shot to tie the game at three apiece then Carlos Correa drills a solo homer in the seventh to push ahead.
2020 - Carlos Correa drills a walk-off homer in the bottom of the ninth over the centerfield fence to cap a 4-3 triumph over Tampa Bay in Game 5 of the A.L.C.S. and stave off elimination for another day [url=http://www.astrosdaily.com/video/2020ALCSgm5.mpg]
2005 - Houston grabs a 2-1 lead in the N.L.C.S. with a 4-3 triumph over St. Louis. Mike Lamb doubles and homers to key a pair of two-run rallies [url=http://www.astrosdaily.com/video/2005nlcsgm3.mpg]
Today's my birthday and it's fitting that since the Astros and I grew up together that they give me happy birthdays whenever they can.
Now if anyone wonders why the Porkchop qualified his statement that the Astros are undefeated on this date this century, I'll save you the misery of looking it up. The damn Mets, 1986.
McInnis said:The Porkchop Express said:
As The damn Mets, 1986.
Life is better with a beagle
Like 20+ mph winds out there
Rangers starting lineup for ALCS Game 1, October 15 at Houston pic.twitter.com/uoW0evK6PE
— Texas Rangers PR (@TXRangersPR) October 15, 2023
Gonna have to wrap this series up quickly, I can only take so much of Seager's punchable face.
Life is better with a beagle
Who was our last switch hitter? Marwin?
maca1028 said:
Who was our last switch hitter? Marwin?
Him or Toro.
Two quick general thoughts:
1) Our proven ability to make in-series adjustments and redirect the momentum of the series when we're down, IMO, is our biggest advantage in this series. We can split the first two at home and be fine. I think there's alot more pressure on the Rangers to dust up JV or Framber and steal g1 or g2. If we go to Arlington up 2-0 and Javier gets a house money roll to go up 3-0, that'll be tough for the Rangers to overcome.
Regardless of what anyone (pro or anti) thinks about Maldy, he's a big part of that adjustment equation. Understanding the nuances of what opponent hitters are looking for and giving our pitchers the luxury of singular focus on executing pitches.
"But he can do that from the bench". Maybe. Maybe not. I have no interest in debating something none of us can prove. From my perspective, I'm happy Martin Maldonado is our catcher. At this point, we're committed. Ride or die.
2) There was some chatter the other day about how this is the biggest series we've played in during our run. Maybe it was a Rangers troll who posted it. Not sure. All I can say is I couldn't disagree more.
"Big" is being asked to defend the legitimacy of our dynasty the past three years in the face of scrutiny that we were only successful because we're cheaters. The baseball world was waiting to laugh in our faces if we lost to Minn in 2020. Or Oakland in 2020. They laughed when we fell behind 3-0 Tampa in 2020. All three challenges were met. We made the WS in 2021.
Then, we went to Yankee Stadium last year and stuffed our nuts into mouths of the franchise that had been most vocal with their disrespect and sh**talk. Topping the 2022 run off with a ring was the final dagger into the hearts of the haters.
Maybe it's a big series in some sort of localized, "bragging rights among friends" way. But in the grander context of the game and our 7+ year run, it's small fries. It's the third time a division foe has come at us in October. We've been here before.
If we somehow lose, ok. Let's see if the Rangers can win the WS. If they do, ok, we'll see you next year. If we meet them in the 2024 ALCS with them as defending WS champs, then we can start talking about it being a "big series" in the context of our run. Alot of baseball to be played between now and that hypothetical eventuality though.
1) Our proven ability to make in-series adjustments and redirect the momentum of the series when we're down, IMO, is our biggest advantage in this series. We can split the first two at home and be fine. I think there's alot more pressure on the Rangers to dust up JV or Framber and steal g1 or g2. If we go to Arlington up 2-0 and Javier gets a house money roll to go up 3-0, that'll be tough for the Rangers to overcome.
Regardless of what anyone (pro or anti) thinks about Maldy, he's a big part of that adjustment equation. Understanding the nuances of what opponent hitters are looking for and giving our pitchers the luxury of singular focus on executing pitches.
"But he can do that from the bench". Maybe. Maybe not. I have no interest in debating something none of us can prove. From my perspective, I'm happy Martin Maldonado is our catcher. At this point, we're committed. Ride or die.
2) There was some chatter the other day about how this is the biggest series we've played in during our run. Maybe it was a Rangers troll who posted it. Not sure. All I can say is I couldn't disagree more.
"Big" is being asked to defend the legitimacy of our dynasty the past three years in the face of scrutiny that we were only successful because we're cheaters. The baseball world was waiting to laugh in our faces if we lost to Minn in 2020. Or Oakland in 2020. They laughed when we fell behind 3-0 Tampa in 2020. All three challenges were met. We made the WS in 2021.
Then, we went to Yankee Stadium last year and stuffed our nuts into mouths of the franchise that had been most vocal with their disrespect and sh**talk. Topping the 2022 run off with a ring was the final dagger into the hearts of the haters.
Maybe it's a big series in some sort of localized, "bragging rights among friends" way. But in the grander context of the game and our 7+ year run, it's small fries. It's the third time a division foe has come at us in October. We've been here before.
If we somehow lose, ok. Let's see if the Rangers can win the WS. If they do, ok, we'll see you next year. If we meet them in the 2024 ALCS with them as defending WS champs, then we can start talking about it being a "big series" in the context of our run. Alot of baseball to be played between now and that hypothetical eventuality though.
Deluxe said:
Then, we went to Yankee Stadium last year and stuffed our nuts into mouths of the franchise that had been most vocal with their disrespect and sh**talk. Topping the 2022 run off with a ring was the final dagger into the hearts of the haters.
God darnit, Mr. Lamarr, you use your tongue prettier than a twenty dollar wh**e!
Dana Brown said Kendall Graveman is feeling better and there is still some hope Graveman could contribute if the Astros advance to the World Series.
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Astros GM Dana Brown on adding Ronel Blanco: “Blanco has history out of the pen, and we thought we needed that length. He can bounce back, which is good. He can pitch on a Monday two innings and come back and pitch two more innings on a Wednesday, if we need him.”
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Our ALCS Game 1 lineup.
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Why did we split up Tucker and yordan?
Surprised Abreu is 4th rather then keeping the Alvarez/tucker back to back
No matter what!
Epstein didn't do, you know, the thing...
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Epstein didn't do, you know, the thing...
I'm the rare Astros/Cowboys/Spurs fan. We do exist
Tucker hasn't been hitting that well and Abreu has I guess
No matter what!
Epstein didn't do, you know, the thing...
I'm the rare Astros/Cowboys/Spurs fan. We do exist
Epstein didn't do, you know, the thing...
I'm the rare Astros/Cowboys/Spurs fan. We do exist
Abreu has been slashing and Ted has been struggling a bit. I am fine with the switchEastCoastAgNc said:
Why did we split up Tucker and yordan?
Intentional walk Yordan
Double play on Abreu
Genius
Double play on Abreu
Genius
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