Rangers fan reacting to Altuve’s homer. Can anyone make out what he’s saying? pic.twitter.com/KKw2vzeYmA

— MLB Metrics (@MLBMetrics) October 21, 2023

Cromagnum said:

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What are the odds that more severe punishment comes down on Garcia for putting hands on umps, or on Dusty for refusing to leave after being tossed? Do we think the MLB makes an example of either, or just let's things quietly slide now?

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Let them slide. But that's a double whammy for the Rangers if so.

"Ohhhh sh@#!"

EastCoastAgNc said:

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rangers radio broadcast:
"and it's a grand slam for altuve....the astros lead 6-4"

oh boy. that was way richer than i was expecting 😬🤭 https://t.co/hTZ6ovgH93 pic.twitter.com/45gDMQBpVr

— burnsey (@mrs_hippiequeen) October 21, 2023

Altuve wrecked them so hard they forgot how to do math

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This confirms it. They have THE ABSOLUTE WORST broadcast teams both in tv and radio. No wonder Ranger fans are so pent up, they've had to listen to that **** for years! There is nothing endearing about the tv team and even less with that radio broadcast. I would be a zombie listening to that over 162 games.

I do think everyone is gonna be on a tight leash Sunday with the umps though. Leclerc got one pretty close to Dubon's face but he dodged it. I'm betting the first pitch up and in by either side gets both dugouts warned.

I know it's been mentioned here, but I can't reiterate enough that thank GOD we don't have Aggie football to **** up a fabulous Saturday!

Rewinding the tape, it's that much more important that we didn't have to use our leverage relievers in G4. Pressly only had to throw 24 pitches last night over two innings with all of them being the highest leverage type.

Press has passed Lidge for sure, but is he past Wagner in terms of GOAT closer in Astros history? I think so.

Cromagnum said:

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What are the odds that more severe punishment comes down on Garcia for putting hands on umps, or on Dusty for refusing to leave after being tossed? Do we think the MLB makes an example of either, or just let's things quietly slide now?

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0 percent chance there is a suspension. MLB knows the ratings for game 6 are going to be insane. They don't want to mess that up. At most, they might throw on a fine.

What's wild is that people wanted to replace him all year on this thread. People get laser focused on one team for 162 games and don't realize how good he is and how other teams would do anything to have him on their squad.

512Ag said:

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Which ***** ass player hid behind anonymity? I guess he's afraid mean old Maldy might target him next.
From The Athletic:
"Another Rangers player, granted anonymity in exchange for his candor, essentially accused Maldonado of masterminding the whole thing.

"One of the best relievers in baseball just suddenly lost command?" the player asked, referring to Abreu. "Maldonado's smart. They got exactly what they wanted, Adolis riled up. Crazy coincidence, isn't it?"

Maldonado is certainly smart. He also can be an irritant. And evidently, he is inside the Rangers' heads."

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So the Rangers' explanation is they're a bunch of mental midgets and Maldy played them like a fiddle? Not sure that's the excuse I would be broadcasting.

ShotOver said:

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Willy Wonka said:

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EastCoastAgNc said:

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rangers radio broadcast:
"and it's a grand slam for altuve....the astros lead 6-4"

oh boy. that was way richer than i was expecting 😬🤭 https://t.co/hTZ6ovgH93 pic.twitter.com/45gDMQBpVr

— burnsey (@mrs_hippiequeen) October 21, 2023

Altuve wrecked them so hard they forgot how to do math

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This confirms it. They have THE ABSOLUTE WORST broadcast teams both in tv and radio. No wonder Ranger fans are so pent up, they've had to listen to that **** for years! There is nothing endearing about the tv team and even less with that radio broadcast. I would be a zombie listening to that over 162 games.

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Does anyone have the home broadcast call?

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Here is the epic call from @raford3 on the go-ahead Jose Altuve HR in the 9th of ALCS Game 5! @SteveSparks37 @AstrosRadioMLB #Ready2Reign pic.twitter.com/z2pHJxmT0b

— SportsTalk 790 (@SportsTalk790) October 21, 2023

Why are all of these "low rated" umpires being used in the ALCS? what are all of the 50 higher rated umps doing right now?

linkdude said:

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Rewinding the tape, it's that much more important that we didn't have to use our leverage relievers in G4. Pressly only had to throw 24 pitches last night over two innings with all of them being the highest leverage type.

Press has passed Lidge for sure, but is he past Wagner in terms of GOAT closer in Astros history? I think so.

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99 with wagner and hampton was nasty. Hampton is one of my favorite astros. I love a pitcher that can hit.

I'm sticking with it


ETA that was supposed to be thumbs up

Last night is one of the reasons you watch sports. What an absolute high. I think I've consumed every replay, highlight, interview, podcast, meme, etc. But it won't mean **** if we can't close it out.

It is Framber's time to shine. He's got it in there. Just go out and execute. Get your ground balls. Get thru the lineup twice and pass the torch to Stanek, Maton, Neris, Abreu, Pressly.

I know we should have a pretty big edge in game 7 if it gets there, but you don't want to mess around with elimination games. Anything could happen.

Texas A&M said:

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Let's be honest, how many times have you watched this clip since the end of the game? I missed it live, so I probably went overboard on how many times I've watched it since I got home last night.

The hit heard all around Texas. pic.twitter.com/cWhkQIfBfk

— Houston Astros (@astros) October 21, 2023

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I was watching live, so only like 6 times today.

~egon

This. Want to no part of a game 7. Finish the deal Sunday.

When they cut to the dugout, is that JV?

htxag09 said:

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When they cut to the dugout, is that JV?

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Yes. That is JV celebrating! Was even better during the live broadcast!

BayAg_14 said:

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What a freaking win. My next kids name will be named Jose!

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Mine too

Of course I'm 57 years old and about as gringo as they come. But sh** happens y'know

dixichkn said:

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BayAg_14 said:

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What a freaking win. My next kids name will be named Jose!

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Mine too

Of course I'm 57 years old and about as gringo as they come. But sh** happens y'know

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Tell that to Abraham.

More like Abraham "Where the F is" Toro

You gotta wonder what's going through his head right now. He's getting the chance to do something that Correa and Springer didn't. Leave and come back.

SIAP
Astros social media team reaction…

astros friends i thought this was cool pic.twitter.com/6lJPM184DH

— string (@propjoesays) October 21, 2023

Only six position players have a higher Championship Win Probability Added than him over the entire LCS and he doesn't even have an official at-bat. pic.twitter.com/xPSZOqT7PQ

— Eephus Tosser (@EephusTosser) October 21, 2023

Ranger fans have to be thinking that the baseball gods don't like them much. Thursday night Altuve appears to have hit a meaningless homer run but replay showed it didn't clear the yellow line by a foot. Then last night his homer cleared the left fielder's glove by a foot.

tailgatetimer10 said:

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AggieDub25 said:

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Blackbeard94 said:

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Altuve, the greatest Astro of all time.

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Greatest Houston athlete of all time

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I was about to say this. It's not even up for debate

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27 and Olajuwon are the only 2 worthy of our Mt Rushmore right now

annie88 said:

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He thinks so many 'Astros fans being there is disgusting'? Um, Opposing fans are allowed to go to games and it's an in-Texas series. What the **** does he expect?

Bitter jackhole

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It was probably the same people who have been at the stadium all season. They still have their orange shirts from last year.

Surely Hoberg and Wolcott are being saved for the WS, I haven't seen them in prior rounds. Those guys don't miss. Eddings (game 4) and Hudson (game 5) were trash and we knew they would be, too bad MLB can't figure that out.

htxag09 said:

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When they cut to the dugout, is that JV?

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Probably felt good for JV to not lose another postseason game for a change.

dixichkn said:

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tailgatetimer10 said:

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AggieDub25 said:

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Blackbeard94 said:

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Altuve, the greatest Astro of all time.

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Greatest Houston athlete of all time

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I was about to say this. It's not even up for debate

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27 and Olajuwon are the only 2 worthy of our Mt Rushmore right now

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FoFo is building a case though. Let's see how he can keep it up in the years to come.

LOL. Going full NCIS with Abreu's fastball tendencies.

Adding to mystery of intent: Bryan Abreu threw 1,211 fastballs this season, hit a right-handed batter with exactly one before plunking García.

— Evan Grant (@Evan_P_Grant) October 21, 2023