View Full Version : [NLDS] Braves @ Astros Game 4
Stack24
10-10-2004, 01:58 PM
Fire, Guts, and Determination...that is what we have right now and we are using it like never before. Led by Roger right now.
Clutch
10-10-2004, 01:59 PM
HUGE, HUGE, HUGE strikeout! Can't stand Furcal and having him on base on no outs would have been trouble.
Stack24
10-10-2004, 01:59 PM
No wonder Furcal is playing hard and doesn't want to go home lol....he knows he is going to jail as soon as he gets home....poor millionaire.
KiMcHiStYLe
10-10-2004, 01:59 PM
Take that Fucal!!! Ha Ha Ha ^^
Clutch
10-10-2004, 02:00 PM
Struck out Drew looking!
Man that was big .... I was worried about the walk (Clemens was behind in the count 3-1).
Stack24
10-10-2004, 02:01 PM
This is the rocket we know
K
Clutch
10-10-2004, 02:01 PM
3-up, 3-down! Great call, Stack24!
Stack24
10-10-2004, 02:02 PM
1, 2 ,3
Sit em down Roger.
1-2-3 inning,let him go another if he wants :D
whag00
10-10-2004, 02:02 PM
1..2..3..
Just what the Rocket needed
KaiSeR SoZe
10-10-2004, 02:02 PM
Crap I missed it! Its hard flipping from 26 to 51! I need PIP
KiMcHiStYLe
10-10-2004, 02:02 PM
man.... what the hell did Roger take in between innings??? >.<
Stack24
10-10-2004, 02:02 PM
Originally posted by Clutch
3-up, 3-down! Great call, Stack24!
Just didn't figure Roger to get worried about it. he has had a lot of hard innings and got out of it so i am sure he is settling down.
JBIIRockets
10-10-2004, 02:04 PM
Roger Clemens has the heart of a champion. The guy is below his standard in the first 4 innings, and then with the top of the order for the Braves in thr 5th, he just shows his mental toughness and gets them 1-2-3.
isoman2kx
10-10-2004, 02:04 PM
well
now we put our fate in the hands of our bullpen and bats
good luck stros! :)
codell
10-10-2004, 02:05 PM
i bet ya'll they send Clemens out for 1 more inning
Stack24
10-10-2004, 02:05 PM
Originally posted by isoman2kx
well
now we put our fate in the hands of our bullpen and bats
good luck stros! :)
Luck? we don't need no Stinking Luck....
This is Fate at it's finest....
Stack24
10-10-2004, 02:06 PM
Originally posted by codell
i bet ya'll they send Clemens out for 1 more inning
After that inning he looked to be stronger so why not send him out with a short leash and just pull hi before anything happens.
JPM0016
10-10-2004, 02:06 PM
Originally posted by codell
i bet ya'll they send Clemens out for 1 more inning
He just had a 1,2,3 inning i think he'll pitch at least 1 more too.
ron413
10-10-2004, 02:12 PM
Originally posted by JPM0016
He just had a 1,2,3 inning i think he'll pitch at least 1 more too.
Roger is out of the game per 740 AM.
Stack24
10-10-2004, 02:12 PM
Qualls is in.
Gene the PIG
10-10-2004, 02:14 PM
Do NOT pitch to Andrew Jones EVER again!!!
Treat him like Bonds.
Stack24
10-10-2004, 02:14 PM
K for Qualls - Sit down Estrada
No fastballs to Jones! Please!
JPM0016
10-10-2004, 02:15 PM
Chad Qualls has really come into his own during this long stretch.
Gene the PIG
10-10-2004, 02:15 PM
See? :mad:
JPM0016
10-10-2004, 02:15 PM
Originally posted by JPM0016
Chad Qualls has really come into his own during this long stretch.
Might have spoke too soon
Stack24
10-10-2004, 02:15 PM
Originally posted by JPM0016
Chad Qualls has really come into his own during this long stretch.
I think everone on our team has come into their own down this stretch..
Why pitch to Jones..he has hit everything this series....just walk him or something my god.
JBIIRockets
10-10-2004, 02:16 PM
A. Jones is in the zone.
whag00
10-10-2004, 02:16 PM
Barely - But good call
KiMcHiStYLe
10-10-2004, 02:16 PM
I really like how qualls has been pitching. His pitches are really nasty, leaving the hitters looking like idiots. >.< Hope he can keep it up this game!!
Stack24
10-10-2004, 02:16 PM
Originally posted by adw
I hate Jones and Furcal.
They are the only ones hurting us right now....and boom here it is we are TIED
Clutch
10-10-2004, 02:16 PM
TIE GAME. Unreal.
whag00
10-10-2004, 02:16 PM
I Feel Like Throwing UP
Man.... guess its not easy.
JPM0016
10-10-2004, 02:17 PM
:mad: :mad: :mad:
I'm going to kill myself.
Remix
10-10-2004, 02:17 PM
RWGHGQEF!@#@~#~2332
Stack24
10-10-2004, 02:17 PM
why take out clemens when he had a 1,2, 3 inning
LegendZ3
10-10-2004, 02:17 PM
oh snap
JBIIRockets
10-10-2004, 02:17 PM
here comes the 2nd guessing of Clemens.
Clutch
10-10-2004, 02:17 PM
Unbelievable. Just unreal. We see now why Garner doesn't trust his middle relief one iota.
DieHard Rocket
10-10-2004, 02:17 PM
Over the plate...belt high.
There was no doubt about that one. :(
bigballerj
10-10-2004, 02:17 PM
Damn U Qualls :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad:
whag00
10-10-2004, 02:17 PM
Kent's reaction said it all
Stack24
10-10-2004, 02:18 PM
I can not believe this at all...this is just not a good sign.
bigballerj
10-10-2004, 02:18 PM
Looks like the bats need to come alive.....again.
Jebus
10-10-2004, 02:18 PM
qualls can suck my butt.
Stack24
10-10-2004, 02:18 PM
Originally posted by Clutch
Unbelievable. Just unreal. We see now why Garner doesn't trust his middle relief one iota.
Then whey did he pull Clemens after a good inning like that?
Originally posted by Stack24
why take out clemens when he had a 1,2, 3 inning
Maybe it was Roger's call... seeing at how Phil has handled these guys, I doubt he would have decided on his own.
Perhaps Roger thought he was just about done, and that last inning luckily went smoothly.
Stack24
10-10-2004, 02:19 PM
Originally posted by Nick
Maybe it was Roger's call... seeing at how Phil has handled these guys, I doubt he would have decided on his own.
Perhaps Roger thought he was just about done, and that last inning luckily went smoothly.
It just hurts now...
Now we have to rise up and do some more work. I do not want to go back to Atlanta.
Jebus
10-10-2004, 02:20 PM
Originally posted by Stack24
Then whey did he pull Clemens after a good inning like that?
that's the $25,000 question.
isoman2kx
10-10-2004, 02:20 PM
why.... god damnit.... why
JPM0016
10-10-2004, 02:20 PM
It's time to see what this team is made of. Tie game at home, with 3 innings to play. It's gut check time.
codell
10-10-2004, 02:20 PM
Smoltz will be pitching the last 2-3 innings.
Book it.
Jebus
10-10-2004, 02:21 PM
Originally posted by codell
Smoltz will be pitching the last 2-3 innings.
Book it.
I fully expect Smoltz to be in starting right now.
Texas Stoke
10-10-2004, 02:21 PM
Originally posted by JPM0016
It's time to see what this team is made of. Tie game at home, with 3 innings to play. It's gut check time.
and its also unfortunately about to be john smoltz time.
Surfguy
10-10-2004, 02:21 PM
The thing about pulling Roger is that even a semi-tired Roger is more trustworthy than our middle inning relief. Roger makes the pitches when he has to. We just can't seem to put the Braves away. It's like playing with fire.
Clutch
10-10-2004, 02:21 PM
Originally posted by codell
Smoltz will be pitching the last 2-3 innings.
Book it.
Yep ... and it's a good bet they won't touch him. I don't think they ever have really.
DavidS
10-10-2004, 02:21 PM
I think we should return the favor... :)
If these Astros start "giving up" they deserve to loose.
ron413
10-10-2004, 02:23 PM
Originally posted by Surfguy
The thing about pulling Roger is that even a semi-tired Roger is more trustworthy than our middle inning relief. Roger makes the pitches when he has to. We just can't seem to put the Braves away. It's like playing with fire.
Sure our middle relief is like playing with fire. We should be down 5-1 except for the roof working a miracle for us so I will take 5-5 right now:)
Jebus
10-10-2004, 02:23 PM
Gotta get to the six-fingered ex-cub here..
Curse of the Billy Goat.
Originally posted by Surfguy
The thing about pulling Roger is that even a semi-tired Roger is more trustworthy than our middle inning relief. Roger makes the pitches when he has to. We just can't seem to put the Braves away. It's like playing with fire.
Once again... I bet this was totally Roger's decision, not Phil's.
Stack24
10-10-2004, 02:24 PM
Originally posted by Clutch
Yep ... and it's a good bet they won't touch him. I don't think they ever have really.
Maybe today is the day we can touch him and touch him for runs.... or at least do it against Alfonseca
JPM0016
10-10-2004, 02:24 PM
Originally posted by Clutch
Yep ... and it's a good bet they won't touch him. I don't think they ever have really.
No they haven't, but there's still hope. Biggio and Bagwell never hit in a playoff series either. Its time to exercise the last of our demons.
Brad on with the walk...come on Lamb!
JBIIRockets
10-10-2004, 02:25 PM
nice AB by Ausmus. It's gut check time for our offense. must be patient at the plate.
Stack24
10-10-2004, 02:25 PM
Come on Lamb...this is too tense for me.
Ughh...Biggio do it again!
Stack24
10-10-2004, 02:26 PM
Okay we got Bidge up right now he delivered once lets see him do it again.....
Stack24
10-10-2004, 02:27 PM
I have never had my stomach ach like this in so long...
EDIT - Thank you Bidge ......Beltran drive them home baby!!!!
DavidS
10-10-2004, 02:27 PM
Lets start getting in the head of the their pitcher. Turn the tables!
Bidge singles....COME ON BELTRAN! TIME TO SHINE!
JBIIRockets
10-10-2004, 02:28 PM
nice job Biggio!.....way to get Beltran up there.
Patience at the plate. That is the key.
Stack24
10-10-2004, 02:28 PM
I don't think i have any finger nails left i have been chewing them all inning.
KiMcHiStYLe
10-10-2004, 02:29 PM
DAMN!!! so close by beltran!!!
Stack24
10-10-2004, 02:29 PM
Furcal is up in the top of the inning.....
Stack24
10-10-2004, 02:30 PM
Originally posted by KiMcHiStYLe
DAMN!!! so close by beltran!!!
Looked good when it left his bat..only if he pulled it more we would have been cheering.....
Rocket Fan
10-10-2004, 02:30 PM
I just this game heard the story behind furcal.. the guy should be in jail not getting hits off of us!
Stack24
10-10-2004, 02:32 PM
Originally posted by Rocket Fan
I just this game heard the story behind furcal.. the guy should be in jail not getting hits off of us!
Well this is what you can do with money and power. I mean would the law let any of us go back to work until we got our vacation before we did a sentance in jain?
isoman2kx
10-10-2004, 02:32 PM
sigh....thing is we're only innings away from when smoltz shuts us down
****.
Gallo in to pitch...yikes
Lane in for Biggio and biggio is hott? :\ Hmmmm.
Rocket Fan
10-10-2004, 02:33 PM
stack.. exactly.. at first the other day they seemed to be acting like . . furcal was goingi through hard times and its good he was able to get a hr.. but i didnt know what was going on with him..
then I find out he's supposed to be in jail.. I guess the person was a braves fan who gave him the punishment
DavidS
10-10-2004, 02:33 PM
Sparky gets the strike 3! ;)
Stack24
10-10-2004, 02:35 PM
Originally posted by Rocket Fan
stack.. exactly.. at first the other day they seemed to be acting like . . furcal was goingi through hard times and its good he was able to get a hr.. but i didnt know what was going on with him..
then I find out he's supposed to be in jail.. I guess the person was a braves fan who gave him the punishment
Just a double standard....if i know anyone going through this same thing im going to tell them to use Furcal as an example and see if he can get his type of punishment....just relaly sucks....beyond baseball just overall how the law handles things...but that is for another time...we need to just cheer the Astros on and not make any excuses for anything.
KaiSeR SoZe
10-10-2004, 02:35 PM
Wow! K
Jebus
10-10-2004, 02:36 PM
Originally posted by Stack24
we need to just cheer the Astros on and not make any excuses for anything.
yep.
DavidS
10-10-2004, 02:36 PM
For all the Astro fans that are "scared" of Furcal or A. Jones. There are a bunch more Braves fans that are afraid of Berk, Bags, Bigs, Beltran,etc...
JBIIRockets
10-10-2004, 02:36 PM
Miceli coming in.
Great work Gallo...too bad he didnt pitch to Adam Ladouche :(
Stack24
10-10-2004, 02:36 PM
Miceli in for Gallo to pitch to Giles....lets go guys....on your feet.
Stack24
10-10-2004, 02:37 PM
Originally posted by adw
Great work Gallo...too bad he didnt pitch to Adam Ladouche :(
My stomach hurts more when i look back at painful moments...im trying to find something to make me smile again.....come on guys....show me what we have.
DavidS
10-10-2004, 02:39 PM
Originally posted by Stack24
we need to just cheer the Astros on and not make any excuses for anything.
Agreed!
A beltran shoe-string catch :p
LETS GO BATS!
Clutch
10-10-2004, 02:40 PM
Originally posted by Stack24
My stomach hurts more when i look back at painful moments...im trying to find something to make me smile again.....come on guys....show me what we have.
Well we have Bagwell, Berkman and Kent coming up ....
... if that doesn't score any runs, then ... unfortunately after that, not much.
wrath_of_khan
10-10-2004, 02:40 PM
OK, big inning here. Big boys coming to bat.
Who's pitching for the Braves now? Smoltz didn't warm up, did he?
LongTimeFan
10-10-2004, 02:40 PM
Originally posted by Clutch
Well we have Bagwell, Berkman and Kent coming up ....
... if that doesn't score any runs, then ... unfortunately after that, not much.
Good news is Beltran will get another at-bat
Stack24
10-10-2004, 02:41 PM
Originally posted by wrath_of_khan
OK, big inning here. Big boys coming to bat.
Who's pitching for the Braves now? Smoltz didn't warm up, did he?
Yeah i didn't see him warming up and they didn't even show the bullpen. I am sure they would hae if Smoltz was warming up.
Maybe Cox is saving him in case it goes into Extra innings.
Hampton is in for Atlanta.
JBIIRockets
10-10-2004, 02:42 PM
Originally posted by Clutch
Well we have Bagwell, Berkman and Kent coming up ....
and I hope they dont try to go for the fences. They need to be selective. Take walks if they have to.
Stack24
10-10-2004, 02:43 PM
Mike Hampton in the game.
Come on Bags take him yard again.
Give him a pitch hambone...let us have this :p
JPM0016
10-10-2004, 02:44 PM
I thought i was watching a replay when Hampton threw his first pitch.
Stack24
10-10-2004, 02:45 PM
Great eye Bagwell. Way to work a walk.
Berkam do your stuff.
Smotlz not even warming up at the moment.
JBIIRockets
10-10-2004, 02:45 PM
that was a BIG ab by Bags
whag00
10-10-2004, 02:47 PM
Horrible ab by Berkman
Stack24
10-10-2004, 02:47 PM
Come on Kent......
Clutch
10-10-2004, 02:48 PM
double play. Berkman and Kent sucked on that one.
JBIIRockets
10-10-2004, 02:48 PM
astro hitters have got to stop letting 3rd strikes get called...just foul it off....braves hitters never do this.
isoman2kx
10-10-2004, 02:49 PM
reminds me too much of game 2
have got to do something against braves pitching
:|
Clutch
10-10-2004, 02:51 PM
3-1 count against Chipper Jones.... please don't walk the man again.
Smoltz warming up ....
Nice! (ground out to Bagwell)
Jebus
10-10-2004, 02:52 PM
Have the Astros had a walk off homer this year?
Smoltz is up.
Lidge is up.
JBIIRockets
10-10-2004, 02:52 PM
I'm not sure why Miceli is still in there, he's wild,. I'd like to see wheeler.
Clutch
10-10-2004, 02:53 PM
Walked Estrada on 4 pitches.... damn. Andruw Jones is up.
mulletman
10-10-2004, 02:54 PM
is there a joe morgan jinx?
i've never seen the astros win whenever joe morgan is the announcer:(
francis 4 prez
10-10-2004, 02:54 PM
this feels like one of those games like game 2 where the offense scores early and then never ever does again. i think game 2 could've lasted 33 innings and we wouldn't have scored again.
after watching UT lose 12-0 i don't need to see the stros blow their first ever series win after being up 5-2 and garner doing weird things like taking clemens out after 5 and taking biggio out when he's 3-4.
ok lidge is in. please be "lights out" like yesterday.
whag00
10-10-2004, 02:54 PM
It's on lidge now...
Stack24
10-10-2004, 02:54 PM
Lidge coming in to face Andruw Jones.
wrath_of_khan
10-10-2004, 02:55 PM
Wow. Lidge vs the Red Hot Jones. I hope I can control my bowels during this AB ...
(Hope I jinxed Andruw there.)
Rocket Fan
10-10-2004, 02:56 PM
stack.. true.. I just brought that up because after hearing people say he was going through tough times i thought I shoudl feel sorry for him.. then I find out the tough times are that he shoudl be in jail
Stack24
10-10-2004, 02:57 PM
Okay sit down Jones....
Phew.....good god that hung.
MR. MEOWGI
10-10-2004, 02:58 PM
That swing scared the @#($*& out of me.
Clutch
10-10-2004, 02:58 PM
Jones flied out (thought he was going to crush it)
2 outs and AGAIN Laroche is up. It sucks having to fear him.
Stack24
10-10-2004, 02:58 PM
This guy looks like a dweeb and he has been hitting us all over the place.
SIT DOWN ADAM LADOUCHE! SIT THE HELL DOWN! :mad:
whag00
10-10-2004, 02:59 PM
Nice
Stack24
10-10-2004, 03:00 PM
Another Strike Out.....Bottom of the order up leaving the top of the order up for the 9th
Alright... its now Lidge vs. Smoltz for the game... this is the best pitching matchup in the series (by far), and it involves the two closers.
Old-school baseball.
Clutch
10-10-2004, 03:00 PM
Lidge is like the 1986 Mike Scott. Just get him in there ... nice to get out of the jam.
But look out - we're about to face Smoltz. This isn't going to be fun. Make him pitch a lot in the 8th, fellas.
wrath_of_khan
10-10-2004, 03:00 PM
Lidge pitched brilliantly in that AB ... coming with the fastball inside to set up the slider for the K.
Let's go offense!!!
JBIIRockets
10-10-2004, 03:01 PM
nice job by Lidge.
KiMcHiStYLe
10-10-2004, 03:01 PM
I dont know why, but this feels like game 2 all over again..........
wrath_of_khan
10-10-2004, 03:01 PM
Originally posted by Clutch
But look out - we're about to face Smoltz. This isn't going to be fun.
No doubt.
AFter all, Smoltz has been lights-out against us.
(going for that jinx again ... )
Smoltz its your time to go down with the braves!
whag00
10-10-2004, 03:03 PM
Damn Smoltz can still hit 97 on the gun?
Jebus
10-10-2004, 03:03 PM
So if Lidge's spot comes up in the bottom of the inning, Garner will probably pinch hit for him.. Then, who will pitch the 9th for the Astros?
Of course, since Smoltz is pitching, it probably won't be an issue.
Originally posted by KiMcHiStYLe
I dont know why, but this feels like game 2 all over again..........
Actually, this reminds me more of the Boston vs. Anaheim game 3... where Anaheim tied it up after being down 6-1 early, and it looked like Boston was gonna cruise to the sweep.
The Angels even had unhittable pitchers comin in (like Smoltz) in K-Rod.
But... we know how that game ended. ;)
Man Morgan just missed that...the ball died :(
Clutch
10-10-2004, 03:05 PM
MAN .... two shots to the warning track off Smoltz and all we have to show for it is 2 outs.
Lane is batting in the 9 spot...
LongTimeFan
10-10-2004, 03:06 PM
Originally posted by Nick
Lane is batting in the 9 spot...
Looks like Garner made a smart decision.. gives us best chance to win
Clutch
10-10-2004, 03:06 PM
If Lane does something great here, Joe Morgan is going to look like a moron for ripping Garner for the double switch.
Mr. Mooch
10-10-2004, 03:07 PM
Originally posted by Clutch
If Lane does something great here, Joe Morgan is going to look like a moron for ripping Garner for the double switch.
Joe Morgan = DUMBASS
DieHard Rocket
10-10-2004, 03:07 PM
Originally posted by Clutch
If Lane does something great here, Joe Morgan is going to look like a moron for ripping Garner for the double switch.
Joe Morgan looks like a moron. :)
Clutch
10-10-2004, 03:07 PM
Oh man I can't stand losing Lidge in this case.....
(for those at home refreshing for the play-by-play - Lane got a single, 1st and 3rd 2 outs and they are pinch-hitting for Lidge now.)
Arrgh... almost a bitter-sweet hit by Lane... if we can't get a run here, no more Lidge.
We're down to Wheeler and Springer in the bullpen.
JBIIRockets
10-10-2004, 03:07 PM
wow...lidge coming out.
Stack24
10-10-2004, 03:07 PM
Originally posted by whag00
Damn Smoltz can still hit 97 on the gun?
He can get close to 100 still.....because he throws so hard just for one inning at a time.
whag00
10-10-2004, 03:08 PM
They are still ripping him...
Stack24
10-10-2004, 03:08 PM
Originally posted by JBIIRockets
wow...lidge coming out.
Very weierd but you know what you can't sit here and questiont the guy when he has gotten us here.
Jebus
10-10-2004, 03:08 PM
Originally posted by Jebus
So if Lidge's spot comes up in the bottom of the inning, Garner will probably pinch hit for him.. Then, who will pitch the 9th for the Astros?
Of course, since Smoltz is pitching, it probably won't be an issue.
well I was wrong on one count..
codell
10-10-2004, 03:08 PM
Bring in Oswalt to close it out
Clutch
10-10-2004, 03:09 PM
Unbelievable .... the ghost of Walt Weiss is in the building.
Stack24
10-10-2004, 03:09 PM
OH GOD SO CLOSE
We are sooooooooo cursed!!! jesus :(
Jebus
10-10-2004, 03:09 PM
Originally posted by codell
Bring in Oswalt to close it out
gotta score here, though.
Or else we risk not having Roy for game 5.
edit:
can't bring him in now..
whag00
10-10-2004, 03:09 PM
+
JBIIRockets
10-10-2004, 03:09 PM
Astros are in trouble.
isoman2kx
10-10-2004, 03:09 PM
WHY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
codell
10-10-2004, 03:09 PM
:mad: :mad: :mad: :mad:
cursed
Stack24
10-10-2004, 03:09 PM
Originally posted by Clutch
Unbelievable .... the ghost of Walt Weiss is in the building.
That right there is just plain creepy.
DieHard Rocket
10-10-2004, 03:09 PM
#1 rule in baseball = DON'T SLIDE FEET FIRST INTO FIRST BASE!
AGBee
10-10-2004, 03:10 PM
No Lidge, no run = TROUBLE
LongTimeFan
10-10-2004, 03:10 PM
Originally posted by Clutch
Unbelievable .... the ghost of Walt Weiss is in the building.
Can someone give me a quick remidner on what happened?
DFW_Rockets_Fan
10-10-2004, 03:10 PM
A battle of the bullpens and we already used Lidge. I do not like our chances.
isoman2kx
10-10-2004, 03:11 PM
Originally posted by LongTimeFan
Can someone give me a quick remidner on what happened?
failure, that's all.
grounded out, close play at first, **** it
LongTimeFan
10-10-2004, 03:11 PM
POSITIVES:
Beltran, Bagwell, Berkman -- Bottom of the 9th
codell
10-10-2004, 03:11 PM
Originally posted by DieHard Rocket
#1 rule in baseball = DON'T SLIDE FEET FIRST INTO FIRST BASE!
it wouldn't have mattered
Stack24
10-10-2004, 03:11 PM
I don't want to watch anymore.....i don't think i can handle this anymore...i do not want to be in a crabby mood.
wrath_of_khan
10-10-2004, 03:11 PM
You know, the Stros are so overdue for some fluke botched grounder to go our way in the playoffs. I thought that just might be the one ....
Get ready for the most tense 9th inning in years.
JBIIRockets
10-10-2004, 03:12 PM
anybody else feeling an Eddie Perez HR? i hope not.
DieHard Rocket
10-10-2004, 03:12 PM
Originally posted by codell
it wouldn't have mattered
I know...but sometime it will matter, and a feet first slide instead of running it through will cost a run.
Stack24
10-10-2004, 03:12 PM
Originally posted by wrath_of_khan
You know, the Stros are so overdue for some fluke botched grounder to go our way in the playoffs. I thought that just might be the one ....
Get ready for the most tense 9th inning in years.
just make it to the ninth inning....and lets go home with a walk off homer.
Clutch
10-10-2004, 03:12 PM
Originally posted by LongTimeFan
Can someone give me a quick remidner on what happened?
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/baseball/mlb/1999/postseason/division_series/nl_div1/news/1999/10/08/astros_upset_ap/
While the game was lost in the 12th inning, the Astros should have ended it in the 10th when former Houston reliever Russ Springer loaded the bases on a walk to Jeff Bagwell, a single by Ken Caminiti and a bunt hit by Stan Javier.
With Game 2 starter Jose Lima pounding a bat in the dugout, Braves closer John Rocker came on and got out of the jam.
With the infield in, Carl Everett hit a dribbler to first base and Ryan Klesko forced Bagwell at the plate for the first out.
Then came the play of the game. Eusebio hit a screamer up the middle, but shortstop Walt Weiss dived to his left, made an incredible stop and threw out Caminiti at home.
"There's no way he should have made that play," Eusebio said. "He made a heck of a play. When I saw the ball go past the pitcher, I thought it was a hit for sure."
codell
10-10-2004, 03:13 PM
Originally posted by Clutch
Unbelievable .... the ghost of Walt Weiss is in the building.
how ironic it is that Russ Springer is now coming into pitch
Jebus
10-10-2004, 03:13 PM
great, Russ "3 run homer" Springer is in..
whag00
10-10-2004, 03:13 PM
Man they are frying Garner...But this how he has manged all year.
LongTimeFan
10-10-2004, 03:14 PM
Originally posted by Clutch
Russ Springer... :(
Stack24
10-10-2004, 03:14 PM
Clutch it hurts too bad don't bring it back :mad:
Jebus
10-10-2004, 03:15 PM
Originally posted by Clutch
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/baseball/mlb/1999/postseason/division_series/nl_div1/news/1999/10/08/astros_upset_ap/
While the game was lost in the 12th inning, the Astros should have ended it in the 10th when former Houston reliever Russ Springer loaded the bases on a walk to Jeff Bagwell, a single by Ken Caminiti and a bunt hit by Stan Javier.
With Game 2 starter Jose Lima pounding a bat in the dugout, Braves closer John Rocker came on and got out of the jam.
With the infield in, Carl Everett hit a dribbler to first base and Ryan Klesko forced Bagwell at the plate for the first out.
Then came the play of the game. Eusebio hit a screamer up the middle, but shortstop Walt Weiss dived to his left, made an incredible stop and threw out Caminiti at home.
"There's no way he should have made that play," Eusebio said. "He made a heck of a play. When I saw the ball go past the pitcher, I thought it was a hit for sure."
I was at that game. :(
I'm nowhere near this one, so don't worry.
Stack24
10-10-2004, 03:16 PM
Man it's going to be smoltz vs the heart of our order....just take it to the ninth tied please.
Jebus
10-10-2004, 03:17 PM
what's the crowd chanting for furcal?
JBIIRockets
10-10-2004, 03:17 PM
Now, this is pressure.
MR. MEOWGI
10-10-2004, 03:18 PM
noooooo!!!!!!!!!
Stack24
10-10-2004, 03:18 PM
NO NO NO you put Furcal on with JD Drew up.......GOD
codell
10-10-2004, 03:18 PM
HE HIT HIM .............AWWWWW DARNIT!!!
KaiSeR SoZe
10-10-2004, 03:18 PM
FOOL OF A TOOK!!!:mad:
Originally posted by Jebus
what's the crowd chanting for furcal?
I believe it was "DUI"
Clutch
10-10-2004, 03:19 PM
Originally posted by KaiSeR SoZe
FOOL OF A TOOK!!!:mad:
PRICELESS response.
Oh man ... Furcal is a nightmare on the basepaths ... and we have to face Drew.
And now he's stolen second. What a nightmare HBP.
Stack24
10-10-2004, 03:19 PM
Why risk the throw we have never been close to getting Furcal out on a stolen base all year...they guy is just too fast.
Welp, here we go.
Hope im wrong. looks like the same old story
LongTimeFan
10-10-2004, 03:21 PM
Pull him. He gave up the 2-out 3-run HR the other day, I can't trust him... Harville needs the call
Clutch
10-10-2004, 03:22 PM
Drew hit - Braves 6-5. Nightmare.
welp
they go ahead.
Does everybody have their rope, and a bucket to kick?
whag00
10-10-2004, 03:22 PM
Im going to cry
Remix
10-10-2004, 03:22 PM
nooooooo
isoman2kx
10-10-2004, 03:22 PM
nothing like another healthy dose of post season failure
thanks astros :)
codell
10-10-2004, 03:22 PM
cursed is right
Stack24
10-10-2004, 03:22 PM
You got to be kidding me...this is just not right anymore...i can't take this anymore
I'm switching to the Texans i just can't take this anymore
Jebus
10-10-2004, 03:23 PM
see you all for game 5.
JBIIRockets
10-10-2004, 03:23 PM
hurts man, hurts.
SamFisher
10-10-2004, 03:23 PM
**** this man. What is it with this team? ****in braves :(
VesceySux
10-10-2004, 03:23 PM
I've been optimistic so far, but if we lose this game, we're DONE.
Clutch
10-10-2004, 03:23 PM
Hitting Furcal has to rank as one of the biggest blunders in Astros playoff history. I hope it doesn't end up killing our chance for this game, but with Smoltz pitching next inning, this doesn't look good.
Drew stolen base.
DFW_Rockets_Fan
10-10-2004, 03:23 PM
Can you put a loss on an owner? Garner deserves this one.
isoman2kx
10-10-2004, 03:24 PM
christ...... how are we going to win in turner field........... how........how.......how
can't be done
LongTimeFan
10-10-2004, 03:24 PM
Originally posted by DFW_Rockets_Fan
Can you put a loss on an owner? Garner deserves this one.
For what?
Texas Stoke
10-10-2004, 03:24 PM
Garner gets a fat F for this series. Two losses, in both situations, he took out our hosses when they both still had the game in control.
haven
10-10-2004, 03:24 PM
Will the Astros ever have a smart manager? I can't tell you what contempt I hold both Phil Garner and Jimy Williams in. Hell, even Larry Dierker, who knew how to coach, didn't really do it properly.
I want someone who plays the %'s. Who knows that Craig Biggio is a better hitter than Jason Lane. Who knows that you don't pitch to JD Drew when Marcus Giles is up next with 2 out.
What's wrong with playing the odds? I'm sorry if it's not passionate. I'm sorry if it's not traditional baseball. But it's the right way to play the game. I want a smart manager. I'm sick of all the sub-100 IQ's.
whag00
10-10-2004, 03:25 PM
Originally posted by isoman2kx
christ...... how are we going to win in turner field........... how........how.......how
can't be done
Oswalt + Lidge
Yes it can...
Clutch
10-10-2004, 03:25 PM
You guys are kidding, right? We'll have Oswalt in Game 5 and even on 3 days rest I like his chances. But right now lets focus on tying this up ATLEAST :)
lalala902102001
10-10-2004, 03:25 PM
It's RALLY TIME!!
JBIIRockets
10-10-2004, 03:25 PM
I realize we had first and third with two outs, but I would have let lidge bat.
Stack24
10-10-2004, 03:25 PM
Originally posted by haven
Will the Astros ever have a smart manager? I can't tell you what contempt I hold both Phil Garner and Jimy Williams in. Hell, even Larry Dierker, who knew how to coach, didn't really do it properly.
I want someone who plays the %'s. Who knows that Craig Biggio is a better hitter than Jason Lane. Who knows that you don't pitch to JD Drew when Marcus Giles is up next with 2 out.
What's wrong with playing the odds? I'm sorry if it's not passionate. I'm sorry if it's not traditional baseball. But it's the right way to play the game. I want a smart manager. I'm sick of all the sub-100 IQ's.
Thank you for writing what i wanted to say.
LongTimeFan
10-10-2004, 03:25 PM
Originally posted by Texas Stoke
Garner gets a fat F for this series. Two losses, in both situations, he took out our hosses when they both still had the game in control.
Nobody knows if Clemens asked out.. he was about done anyways. He had been getting hit from the start.. and Qualls IMO is our 2nd best option outside of Lidge...
Why Springer still gets to take the mound is beyond me though
arkoe
10-10-2004, 03:26 PM
We're pulling this one out. Right now.
MR. MEOWGI
10-10-2004, 03:26 PM
The game and series is not over.
GO ASTROS!!!!!!!!
this is when beltran gets a base knock to right center.
then bagwell gets to the plate, it's a 2-2 pitch count.
then bagwell lifts the ball over the left field boxes.
then they celebrate.
or smoltz K's them all. which might happen.
isoman2kx
10-10-2004, 03:26 PM
Originally posted by Clutch
You guys are kidding, right? We'll have Oswalt in Game 5 and even on 3 days rest I like his chances. But right now lets focus on tying this up ATLEAST :)
I don't know Clutch.
This game has been too much to take, to take any more disappointment in a game that will REAALLLLLLLLLLLLY matter (game 5).
Our bats have gone ICE cold after they've tied it up...... smoltz is in...... what more can you ask for if your a defense pitching against a struggling offense.
wrath_of_khan
10-10-2004, 03:27 PM
2 runs is all we need. We're due for a miracle.
Stack24
10-10-2004, 03:27 PM
Well here we go....lets see what happens now. this is our year and this is going to be our inning....come on boys...don't let them sit here and talk about you for years to come....
JBIIRockets
10-10-2004, 03:27 PM
FYI, Beltran K'd on 3 pitches last time he faced Smoltz.
Uprising
10-10-2004, 03:27 PM
I so knew that was going to happen.....
Geez.
Questionable calls made today by Garner.....eh. Bring on Monday.
London'sBurning
10-10-2004, 03:27 PM
If we lose, Garner cost us the game. He's been Jimy Williams-like with all these pitching changes. But the downside is that Jimy Williams atleast made logical sense statistically. Now I'm not saying I want Williams over Garner. Garner livened up our team and put some pep in our older guys, but his managing decisions today have been atrocious.
The pen was crap...simple as that.
Furcal has hurt us every loss. That hbp is going to kill us. Of course our bp was spent anyway.
Game 5 in Atlanta.
Uprising
10-10-2004, 03:28 PM
Originally posted by JBIIRockets
FYI, Beltran K'd on 3 pitches last time he faced Smoltz.
Make that 4.....
whag00
10-10-2004, 03:29 PM
If the Texans can score 21 in the 4th to tie it, the Astros can score 2 in the 9th to win it.
Clutch
10-10-2004, 03:29 PM
Bagwell hit.... 1 on, 1 out.
Uprising
10-10-2004, 03:29 PM
damn virus keeps closing my IE.... :mad:
JBIIRockets
10-10-2004, 03:29 PM
nice job Bags.
codell
10-10-2004, 03:29 PM
Bagwell on
COME ON KENT YOU RED ASS!!!!!!!!!!!!
:cool:
base knck for bags, timely hitting.
this is when berk does his thing.
or he double plays to end the game.
MR. MEOWGI
10-10-2004, 03:29 PM
CHARGE !!!!!!!
http://www.theswearingens.com/mick/images/ccelephant.gif
codell
10-10-2004, 03:30 PM
that mgiht be the worst swing Ive seen Berkman take...ever
why is that guy humping an elephant?
Clutch
10-10-2004, 03:30 PM
Berkman got burned BADLY on the first two pitches. Damn.
JBIIRockets
10-10-2004, 03:30 PM
Berkman is terrible....have some patience.
Uprising
10-10-2004, 03:31 PM
2-2 Count.....Come on Berkman!
Four straight splitters....
ron413
10-10-2004, 03:32 PM
Berkman, please pull a Warren Morris...
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