***** 2023 Houston Astros Season Thread *****

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3:10p, 7/9/23
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Gilbert shut us down for 7 because we started the game so inpatient

I guess the good news is Machete and Montero get some credit for this being just a 2 run game going into the last 6 outs. We have a chance to steal this one in spite of 7 bad innings of offense.
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3:10p, 7/9/23
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Gilbert has a 0.98 WHIP, walked 19 in 107 innings and has a 67% strike rate. He's just a damn good pitcher, guys.
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3:11p, 7/9/23
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He'll be back, Seattle
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3:12p, 7/9/23
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everyone runs on Machete
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In reply to stoneca • 3:12p, 7/9/23
When Machete has accounted for the last two runs we've scored, it's an indication of just how bad the offense is.
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In reply to Farmer1906 • 3:12p, 7/9/23
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Farmer1906 said:
But Seattle has a very very good bullpen. Are we in a rush to get to them?

I just want to score. Walks, string together hits, dingers, whatever.


By not working counts they don't tire a pitcher out in an inning where the pitch clock can matter and work in their favor.

By not working counts they give themselves no chance at a BB and a baserunner. A baserunner that forces the opposing pitcher to change his own rhythm. A baserunner that can move and possibly steal a base.

By not working counts they give their own pitchers no rest time.

It's an asinine strategy.

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3:12p, 7/9/23
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When was the last time he threw a runner out?
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3:12p, 7/9/23
I dunno why any runner wouldn't try and steal on Maldy
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In reply to EastCoastAgNc • 3:14p, 7/9/23
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oh my, 43 appearances already
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In reply to Mathguy64 • 3:14p, 7/9/23
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I understand the benefit of working counts. But if they pound the strike zone early as they have and we get behind it'll fail all the same.
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3:15p, 7/9/23
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Strike 2.
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In reply to Farmer1906 • 3:16p, 7/9/23
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we want Servais to make as many decisions as possible during a game
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3:16p, 7/9/23
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Maldy has the 2nd worst framing of all catchers in the league (backup or starter). Also bottom 5% in caught stealing %.

In other words: he's one of the worst defensive catchers in the entire league and already the worst offensive catcher
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In reply to linkdude • 3:19p, 7/9/23
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linkdude said:
Gilbert has a 0.98 WHIP, walked 19 in 107 innings and has a 67% strike rate. He's just a damn good pitcher, guys.


Which is also why it doesn't make sense to watch a bunch of pitches. Same with Kirby in GM 1.

Sometimes it's a better approach to swing early and often.
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3:19p, 7/9/23
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We need 2 runs.

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In reply to W • 3:19p, 7/9/23
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W said:
we want Servais to make as many decisions as possible during a game


Hah. I'm sold!
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3:20p, 7/9/23
Time to make up for the E Peña!

welp, nevermind.
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3:20p, 7/9/23
Awful game from Peña
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3:21p, 7/9/23
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Pena will hit the break with a .700 OPS

if he doesn't bat in the 9th
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3:21p, 7/9/23
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I guess it's too much to ask to get 1 game behind before the break.
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3:21p, 7/9/23
We make it so easy on the pitchers. Like the pitchers don't even have to try, if they throw it in the zone then we'll get out
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3:22p, 7/9/23
I've had all of Eschenfelder I can stomach. Mute.
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3:22p, 7/9/23
Lol great inning guys
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3:23p, 7/9/23
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The hooks could beat this team right now... This is embarrassing
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3:23p, 7/9/23
AG
Jake will reach the break with a woeful .677 OPS

good luck moving him Dana
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In reply to W • 3:23p, 7/9/23
W said:
Pena will hit the break with a .700 OPS

if he doesn't bat in the 9th
Lets hope we get that deep in this game.
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In reply to EastCoastAgNc • 3:24p, 7/9/23
EastCoastAgNc said:
The hooks could beat this team right now... This is embarrassing
Most over used word on TexAgs.
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3:24p, 7/9/23
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A&M pitching staff could hold this team to under 3 runs right now
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3:24p, 7/9/23
Don't worry we have the top of the line up due up that are a solid 0-9 with 4 Ks today
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3:25p, 7/9/23
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Jake is just so bad at everything. Hard to believe that he is on a ML roster
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In reply to tjack16 • 3:27p, 7/9/23
tjack16 said:
A&M pitching staff could hold this team to under 3 runs right now
I was going to say don't be ridiculous but the 'Stros are not being patient enough to take the walk or get plunked on the 0-2 pitch.
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3:28p, 7/9/23
When Jake's in center and Maldys behind the plate, we probably have the worst center fielder and catcher in the majors, and they're both everyday starters
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3:29p, 7/9/23
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That was a great play!
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3:29p, 7/9/23
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Have a good draft tonight Dana. Then get busy before the trade deadline. This offense is absolutely pathetic.
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