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Discussion in 'Houston Astros' started by Castor27, May 22, 2017.

  1. NIKEstrad

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    Jake did a great job recognizing the error immediately -- probably would've gotten to 3rd either way, but that was smooth.

    Centeno... great Astros debut
     
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    GOAT Marisnick with the clutch slide.

    Pitcher has a grasshopper in his jock.
     
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  3. kaleidosky

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    great running by Jake

    I feel bad for the pitcher. Why was the 2nd baseman covering on that play? I assume the P is used to the SS covering and momentum carrying him in the other direction (towards 1B)
     
  4. fiersdownbelow

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    Rangers getting their **** pushed in too. What a night.
     
  5. Houstunna

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    Anyone catch that McCullers-Fernandez comparison?

    The only two pitchers since 1913 to begin their home careers with...
    <2.20 ERA
    10+ K/9
    150+ IP
    While never allowing 4+ ER

    Pretty awesome coincidence
     
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  6. bobrek

    bobrek Politics belong in the D & D

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    They generally determine who is covering prior to pitching to a particular hitter depending upon how they intend to play defense. With Springer it could be 2B, with Altuve it could be SS.
     
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  7. wouldabeen23

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    Bean town did us a solid, let's capitalize!
     
  8. tellitlikeitis

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    Absolutely off-topic, but remember when the Rangers decided to give Elvis Andrus big money over Ian Kinsler.
     
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  9. mick fry

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    Where was that pitch?
     
  10. sealclubber1016

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    Harris really got away with one to end that inning.

    But ultimately another solid outing.
     
  11. SWTsig

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    MarGo having a damn good year
     
  12. kaleidosky

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    now let's bring Marwin in easily and prevent a Piscotty-like beating around the bases
     
  13. kaleidosky

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    Ausmus showing reverence to catchers
     
  14. sealclubber1016

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    Jake man, they dissing you walking the catcher.
     
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    Some BS calls on Jake tonight by the ump. He made them pay for that.

    Meanwhile Centeno drawing walks like he's Barry Bonds.
     
  16. T for 3

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    Jake making a bid for Aoki's job.
     
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    Jake Marisnick makes the opposing team pay after Juan Centeno was intentionally walked.

    Your 2017 Houston Astros.
     
  18. kevC

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    Jake has a 1.210 OPS now.
     
  19. tellitlikeitis

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    it's not fair, and it won't be true much longer.
     

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