Wtf

Ron White pitched a hell of a game

Also, did not have getting swept at home by last place Mizzou on my bingo card.

We REALLY need the Astros to start playing well. Blanco's start today was exactly what the doctor ordered.

Good W today.

the Astros are good at Daikin

13-8

the Astros have played 18 games vs. the National League

21 games vs. the American League

strange schedule to start the season

time to get back to the AL for a long stretch

I'm trying to figure out if Joseph Sullivan is a legit prospect. Today was the epitome of his game. In 5 PA's, he had a jack, a triple, a walk and two strikeouts. I guess if he can play a legit CF you will take 20+ jacks even if he K's 175 times a year.

Feels like we have played pretty poorly this year with so many of our producers out or not producing, yet we are holding strong and winning some series. Blessed to be where we are at thus far.

AggieJ2002 said:

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Feels like we have played pretty poorly this year with so many of our producers out or not producing, yet we are holding strong and winning some series. Blessed to be where we are at thus far.

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Coaching better than we think?

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1C7a5krXVR/?mibextid=wwXIfr

in home games...

the Astros rank 11th in MLB in OPS

and 10th in runs scored

in road games...

the Astros rank 21st in OPS and 24th in runs scored

checking the schedule...the next series is at home...good

Mariners just took a Springer dinger to the face and got trounced 9-1 by the Jays. 3 straight losses for Seattle.

Astros and Sacramento both just 2 games back.

I know it's been this way for almost a decade, but I didn't really see this year as the Astros being the emotional relief for the frustration of Aggie baseball… again.

But here we are. Thank God we are winning some games.

Legendary outing by Blanco when it was needed after yesterday. Please let that spark this team.

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the Astros are good at Daikin

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6-1 in home series and 1-5 on the road.

Looks like replacing MMP park fixed that batter's eye problem.

BTKAG97 said:

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W said:

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the Astros are good at Daikin

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6-1 in home series and 1-5 on the road.

Looks like replacing MMP park fixed that batter's eye problem.

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If we can get that road record close to .500 we should be golden

Edit: double post

It is a good time for Yordan to sit out and get healthy. We start playing division games the back half of this week.

4 at the Strangers
4 home against the Mermen
2 home against the As.

Shay Whitcomb went 2-for-4 with a solo HR in win for Sugar Land.

He’s hitting .314 with 11 doubles and 7 homers over his last 27 games. #Astrospic.twitter.com/WCjWcVBZ8t

— Astros Future (@AstrosFuture) May 11, 2025

After 39 games, a pertinent question has popped up: how long can the Astros stay this right-handed? - https://t.co/CuvN2Mr8fZ

— Chandler Rome (@Chandler_Rome) May 12, 2025

That question was burning hot before game 1, let alone 38 more.

Checking in after 9 games in May:

Jake is off to a blistering start -- 12-30, 6 walks, .400/.500.700, 241 wRC+
Yainer is right behind him -- 14-38 (plus a walk!), .368/.400.579, 182 wRC+
Walker -- 11-35, 3 walks, .314/.375/.429, 131 wRC+
Pena and Paredes are holding consistent.

Now, the not so hot -- Altuve. So far in May 6-30, 2 walks, .200/.250/.267. 48 wRC+. Maybe some time off for the hammy gives him a chance to refocus or something.

The good news is that Brendan Rogers has almost been average. 7-30, 2 walk, .233/.281/.367. A homer helps push him to 85 wRC+. I'll take that from a 9 hole as long as it keeps Dubon out of the lineup.

Which brings us to the young guys. Dezenzo and Smith. Both of these guys are performing right now, further proving that there is no need to play Dubon except for late in games or to give someone a day off. Especially with the flexibility Caratini provides.

Oh, and trade Chas for something, already. 5 PA so far in May, only 37 on the season.

I don't love when I see Dubon in there either but he has more baserunning value and significantly more defensive value than Rodgers per Savant. Both are -3 batting run value but Dubon's whiff and K% are astronomically lower than Rodgers, and Rodgers' inability to contact a baseball seems to make itself relevant almost every game. If you're picking between them (which we shouldn't be), it should actually be Dubon.

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That question was burning hot before game 1, let alone 38 more.

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What's funny to me is that we have another left handed bat just sitting on the bench. They called up Salazar when yordan went on the IL and he hasn't seen any action.

Hey gang, I had a question I'm sure this thread gets a lot, but looking for some suggestions to make sure my son has a great time for his first Astros game. He's four, but looking for suggestions on best places to sit, what time to arrive and what there is to do at MMP, etc. He's been to a lot of A&M games, but we haven't gotten him down to Houston yet.

We're going to the day game against the A's on the 28th and just want to see what advice you guys might have.

My advice is to buy tickets on the club level.

It's way easier and more accommodating with young kids. Easier to move around, wide open concourse with room to let him run if he gets antsy, and shorter concession lines. Mine have gotten old enough now to sit in gen pop but when they were that age we stuck to club level.

Also I'm not exactly sure where but ask an usher and they'll point you in the right direction to where he can get a first Astro game certificate to keep as a cool memory.

Also if you haven't already get him signed up for Astro Buddies. It's $40 and he'll get a backpack, shirt, lanyard, socks, discount in the Team Store, and 4 tickets to select games. WAY worth it

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My advice is to buy tickets on the club level.

It's way easier and more accommodating with young kids. Easier to move around, wide open concourse with room to let him run if he gets antsy, and shorter concession lines. Mine have gotten old enough now to sit in gen pop but when they were that age we stuck to club level.

Also I'm not exactly sure where but ask and usher ad they'll point you int he right direction to where he can get a first Astro game certificate to keep as a cool memory.

Also if you haven't already get him signed up for Astro Buddies. It's $40 and he'll get a backpack, shirt, lanyard, socks, discount int he Team Store, and 4 tickets to select games. WAY worth it

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I believe its on the bottom level concourse down third base line


ETA our first game with the kids was on the club level as well and we got tickets in the very last row. Which was easier since we were up and down most of the game. Also allows them to run around more on that level with way less people in the closed in concourse.

I took my son to his first Astros game when he was 4. We sat in section 153 toward the back and close to the aisle. At that age he got through maybe 2 or 3 innings before he got restless and wanted to start to walk around and see the stadium, and he was done around the 6th.

My advice would be anywhere close to the aisle and exit of a section since you'll be up and down a lot with restroom breaks, getting food, and going to get souvenirs.

If he's not part of the Astros Buddies, sign him up for that. It's $45 and he gets a backpack, some socks, a hat, ticket vouchers, and some other goodies.

He's probably not going to watch much of the game, so walk around with him and let him take in all the sights and stuff. It's about creating memories and good experience for him.

Every kid is obviously different….my son is 4 and has sat through entire games for the last two seasons. Now they're is obviously peanuts and ice cream being consumed to help but for the most part he just enjoys being there. Now a days he complains that "it's already over" with new rules and games ending in 2.5 hours….

If the poster has been to several A&M games with his kid I'm sure he'll have an idea on that front.

One thing is mlb and A&M games are vastly different. At A&M games it's much more about the game and my son was very into the on the field happenings. Astros is more of a presentation and he gets more distracted just enjoying what's going on, looking for orbit, etc. For example, even though he's been to a dozen plus Astros games the first time he ever asked why a batter was going to first after a walk was his first A&M game….

Also each person is allowed to bring in 1 gallon ziploc bag of food.

So when we take the kids (8 and 5) they each get a gallon ziploc full of snacks. It helps keep the costs down when keeping them occupied with snacks.

We'll buy a couple but we'd go broke if we bought an entire game's worth of snacks.

htxag09 said:

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Every kid is obviously different….my son is 4 and has sat through entire games for the last two seasons. Now they're is obviously peanuts and ice cream being consumed to help but for the most part he just enjoys being there. Now a days he complains that "it's already over" with new rules and games ending in 2.5 hours….

If the poster has been to several A&M games with his kid I'm sure he'll have an idea on that front.

One thing is mlb and A&M games are vastly different. At A&M games it's much more about the game and my son was very into the on the field happenings. Astros is more of a presentation and he gets more distracted just enjoying what's going on, looking for orbit, etc. For example, even though he's been to a dozen plus Astros games the first time he ever asked why a batter was going to first after a walk was his first A&M game….

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Scotsman enjoying his first American baseball game: "Why is that guy not running to first base?"

American: "He's got four balls, he gets to walk."

Scotsman: "WALK PROUD MAN! WALK PROUD!!!"

Thanks guys, good info on the certificate thing and club level seating, have y'all gone early for BP or anything?

He's usually semi into the game as long as he has peanuts, lol.