last call for the 'stros
***** 2024 Houston Astros Season Thread ***** [Staff Warning]
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We have them right where we don't want them.
Shocked to see them go down meekly and silently in the 9th.
did Jake just swing on a 2-0 count...to end the game...when the Astros needed a baserunner?
Well at least we have Brown and Valdez the next 2 nights, we should win the next 2
The 9th inning vexes me when we're trailing.
the Padres will be a nightmare for the Phillies or Dodgers
beware getting the #1 seed in the NL
beware getting the #1 seed in the NL
Been to a bunch of games there. What do you mean by "interesting places to get a ticket"?
Who are you seeing - A's, Nats or Reds?
Should be easy to get a ticket, either on-line or buy one outside the park. I would buy ahead and get one behind one of the dugouts. The best seat I've had was behind the dugout 3B line (home side).
We were able to really take in Wrigley from this perspective.
Cubs beat the Brewers that day. I am no Cubs fan but it was fun hearing them sing "Go Cubs Go" after the win and a day game early fall was beautiful weather and atmosphere. The group hit a bar just outside Wrigley after the game and we had a great time.
Make sure you walk around Wrigley and take in the whole place. If you drink beer, go get one Old Style too. AB has the distribution rights at Wrigley, but I believe there are a few places to get Old Style.
Have fun - cool place to take in a game. Be careful if it's a night game. My cousin got pistol whipped and robbed not far from Wrigley, after a night game last season.
Who are you seeing - A's, Nats or Reds?
Should be easy to get a ticket, either on-line or buy one outside the park. I would buy ahead and get one behind one of the dugouts. The best seat I've had was behind the dugout 3B line (home side).
We were able to really take in Wrigley from this perspective.
Cubs beat the Brewers that day. I am no Cubs fan but it was fun hearing them sing "Go Cubs Go" after the win and a day game early fall was beautiful weather and atmosphere. The group hit a bar just outside Wrigley after the game and we had a great time.
Make sure you walk around Wrigley and take in the whole place. If you drink beer, go get one Old Style too. AB has the distribution rights at Wrigley, but I believe there are a few places to get Old Style.
Have fun - cool place to take in a game. Be careful if it's a night game. My cousin got pistol whipped and robbed not far from Wrigley, after a night game last season.
Outside of Guaranteed Rate Field they slip game tickets into your wallet after they pistol whip and mug you. I had a relative forced to watch the White Sox get swept in some series.
With 2 hits last night, Jose Altuve reached 2,226 for his career and is now tied for 179th place all time. He passed Craig Nettles, who played a remarkable 22 seasons from 1967 to 1988, and tied Joe Sewell, a star from the first part of the century.
If you've never heard of Joe Sewell, here is a post I made on the Baseball Reference thread (the low key best thread on Texags) about him in April 2023.
Joe Sewell (1920-1933) struck out 114 times total in 7,132 career at-bats.
In 1925, he had 686 plate appearances (594 at-bats) and struck out 4 times. He
collected 204 hits , walked 64 times, and hit .336.
Between 1925 and 1929, he played at least 153 games a year (the season was 154 games long) and his strikeout totals were: 4, 6, 7, 9, 4. In 1932, at age 33, he had 576 plate appearances and struck out 3 times. In his final season, he had 606 plate appearances and struck out 4 times again. His career high in strikeouts in a year was 20 in 1922, a season where he hit .299. He had a career batting average of .312, hit 436 doubles, and made the World Series twice, with a 1 strikeout in45 plate appearances.
If you've never heard of Joe Sewell, here is a post I made on the Baseball Reference thread (the low key best thread on Texags) about him in April 2023.
Joe Sewell (1920-1933) struck out 114 times total in 7,132 career at-bats.
In 1925, he had 686 plate appearances (594 at-bats) and struck out 4 times. He
collected 204 hits , walked 64 times, and hit .336.
Between 1925 and 1929, he played at least 153 games a year (the season was 154 games long) and his strikeout totals were: 4, 6, 7, 9, 4. In 1932, at age 33, he had 576 plate appearances and struck out 3 times. In his final season, he had 606 plate appearances and struck out 4 times again. His career high in strikeouts in a year was 20 in 1922, a season where he hit .299. He had a career batting average of .312, hit 436 doubles, and made the World Series twice, with a 1 strikeout in45 plate appearances.
We can stop scoreboard watching Cleveland. We're not catching them.
The 179 hits Altuve has this season are the 5th highest total of his career. The top 4 slots are the consecutive 200+ seasons he had.
How can he get pistol whipped if they don't allow guns in Chicago though
Ben Gamel to the IL
Ben Gamel going on IL with left knee contusion
— Brian McTaggart (@brianmctaggart) September 17, 2024
So remarkable that people still incorrectly call him Craig, instead of Graig. For years I thought it was Craig because I followed the NL and not the AL (yes I know he played in the NL towards the end) and because his name sounded a lot like Craig Reyolds and they both played the left-side of the infield.Quote:
He passed Craig Nettles, who played a remarkable 22 seasons from 1967 to 1988
Melton time? Cabbage? Who gets the call?cc10106 said:
Ben Gamel to the ILBen Gamel going on IL with left knee contusion
— Brian McTaggart (@brianmctaggart) September 17, 2024
I'm guessing Cabbage or Leon.
I vote Hummel.
I figure of all players we could afford to lose a lefty OFer not named Tucker, but Gamel played well and would get good ABs. TYFYS.
Expected this to be more in SD's favor
Umpire: Brian O'Nora
— Umpire Scorecards (@UmpScorecards) September 17, 2024
Final: Astros 1, Padres 3#Relentless // #LetsGoPadres#HOUvsSD // #SDvsHOU
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it's been a great season for Altuve from the standpoint of achieving 3,000 hits
he's set himself up to reach 2,400 by the end of next year
he's set himself up to reach 2,400 by the end of next year
Shouldn't be. Most teams do.Beau Holder said:
Shocked to see them go down meekly and silently in the 9th.
yes, Cleveland is going to reach 90 wins easily...and maybe threaten 94 or 95 wins with so many home games left
the Astros will likely settle in around 88 wins
the Astros will likely settle in around 88 wins
Yeah I think we can kiss that shot goodbye and just focus on obviously MAKING the playoffs but also setting our rotation for it.W said:
yes, Cleveland is going to reach 90 wins easily...and maybe threaten 94 or 95 wins with so many home games left
the Astros will likely settle in around 88 wins
89% accuracy is garbageWabs said:
Expected this to be more in SD's favorUmpire: Brian O'Nora
— Umpire Scorecards (@UmpScorecards) September 17, 2024
Final: Astros 1, Padres 3#Relentless // #LetsGoPadres#HOUvsSD // #SDvsHOU
More stats for this game 👇https://t.co/PlNKpNiZ2b pic.twitter.com/yxR7DW9FIQ
Farmer1906 said:
I vote Hummel.
Anyone but Cabbage. Although let's be honest, our depth sucks regardless.
I don't hate a bench of 2-3 of Gamel, Heyward, Singleton plus Dubon.
The called strike accuracy of 79% is more offensive in my book.
7 of 34 called strikes were true balls.
Most of the true strikes that were called balls were on the edges, except for 2. I I'm OK with that, but the strike zone was up, down and both sides of the plate.
7 of 34 called strikes were true balls.
Most of the true strikes that were called balls were on the edges, except for 2. I I'm OK with that, but the strike zone was up, down and both sides of the plate.
The strike zone is going to move up and down for each player. I expect that, so I'm a bit more forgiving on vertical strike/ball calls. Horizontal strike calls should be easy as they have a clear reference with the plate.
One thing to note, the vertical strike zone is why we don't have robo umps right now. They can't calculate the pitches to each individual strike zone in real time.
One thing to note, the vertical strike zone is why we don't have robo umps right now. They can't calculate the pitches to each individual strike zone in real time.
Completely agree with this take. I am less upset by the low ball called a strike and the high ball called a strike (unless it's obvious) for that reason. The horizontal ones are the ones that I get the most upset with. Shouldn't get balls 3 inches off the plate inside or out wrong.dcaggie04 said:
The strike zone is going to move up and down for each player. I expect that, so I'm a bit more forgiving on vertical strike/ball calls. Horizontal strike calls should be easy as they have a clear reference with the plate.
One thing to note, the vertical strike zone is why we don't have robo umps right now. They can't calculate the pitches to each individual strike zone in real time.
Have worked an argument between two baseball fans about Sandberg vs. Biggio into my latest ghostwritten fiction.
Here is the question that has crept up in my mind the last couple of days:
If Heyward is hitting, would you consider starting him in CF with someone like Framber/Brown on the mound for us if there is a RHP on the mound for the opponent? There is no question that you would be sacrificing defense, but the exchange of bats could be significant in lengthening the lineup.
I didn't consider it an option when he got here, but seeing how Joe has been willing to slide him over after PH for Meyers late in games has me wondering.
Playing along for a second, at MMP in a playoff game you could hypothetically run this lineup out behind a groundball pitcher:
1. Altuve 2B
2. Alvarez LF
3. Tucker RF
4. Diaz C
5. Bregman 3B
6. Caratini DH
7. Singleton 1B
8. Pena SS
9. Heyward CF
Meyers brings a lot of value in CF that is needed with many of our pitchers on the mound, but if Heyward gets hot, you have to at least consider this if the stars are aligned correctly given Jake's offensive struggles.
If Heyward is hitting, would you consider starting him in CF with someone like Framber/Brown on the mound for us if there is a RHP on the mound for the opponent? There is no question that you would be sacrificing defense, but the exchange of bats could be significant in lengthening the lineup.
I didn't consider it an option when he got here, but seeing how Joe has been willing to slide him over after PH for Meyers late in games has me wondering.
Playing along for a second, at MMP in a playoff game you could hypothetically run this lineup out behind a groundball pitcher:
1. Altuve 2B
2. Alvarez LF
3. Tucker RF
4. Diaz C
5. Bregman 3B
6. Caratini DH
7. Singleton 1B
8. Pena SS
9. Heyward CF
Meyers brings a lot of value in CF that is needed with many of our pitchers on the mound, but if Heyward gets hot, you have to at least consider this if the stars are aligned correctly given Jake's offensive struggles.
That is a big negative for me. Maybe if Heward hit like Yordan, I would consider it. The difference in offensive production doesn't do it for me. We can still get Jake's defense for 7-8 innings and PH a better bat late. Dubon can close it out.
I think their metric dramatically underestimates the effect of a ball that is called a strike early in the at bat on the batter's mindset through the rest of the at bat. If they call a pitch outside the strike zone a strike early in the at bat, then the batter strikes out later in the at bat in a similar location because they can't assume it won't be called a strike again, it should count as an "unearned out" or something like that. I suspect the Astros would lead the league in unearned outs by a wide margin if that stat were measured for each game.Wabs said:
Expected this to be more in SD's favorUmpire: Brian O'Nora
— Umpire Scorecards (@UmpScorecards) September 17, 2024
Final: Astros 1, Padres 3#Relentless // #LetsGoPadres#HOUvsSD // #SDvsHOU
More stats for this game 👇https://t.co/PlNKpNiZ2b pic.twitter.com/yxR7DW9FIQ
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