[NLDS] Astros @ Braves Game 5

[Castor27]

Roy Oswalt (0-0,1.42) vs. Jaret Wright (0-1, 12.46)

[whag00]

W

6-2

[RIET]

I predict Oswalt will pitch great.

Garner will swallow his stupid pills and bring in Micelli and Russ Springer to blow the game.

[UTweezer]

Astros 3-1!

[codell]

well, the good thing is ....we should have a fresh Lidge tomorrow

Braves bullpen is spent and Wright wasn't good the first game

I believe.

we WILL win tomorrow

[Uprising]

:( I really wanted this one to end at home.

It would have been easier that way etc. Well....crap.

Let's win this thing tomorow! Time to make history!

9-3 Astros.

[Nick]

Braves have choked away the last two game 5's at their place... and Jaret Wright is no Maddux, Glavine, or Smoltz.

[isoman2kx]

i'm not even going to bother to predict win or loss

have got hw, wasted too much time watching already.

yes I have temporarily taken over roll of board troll in the astros section but.... I'm not even watching the game until I know we're ahead by 12 runs so no trolling from me until much later tommorow.

[JPM0016]

Lets just hope today we weren't witnessing Clemens, Beltrans and Biggio's last time stepping onto the field at Minute Maid.

[Surfguy]

Yea...I guess I'm going to stay at work and not catch the first several innings of this game. It's too much to watch or handle. I want us to win. But, this is shaping up to be not what I want. I think if it's close...then the bullpen will win or lose this game. Unfortunately, Atlanta's bullpen has proven to be superior to our bullpen. So, we have to hit and hit hard to win. If we get in a close game, then I think history will repeat itself. Damn this is killing me.

[Uprising]

what time is the game?

[JPM0016]

Originally posted by Uprising
what time is the game?

Depends on what happens with the Dodgers/Cards game. If they close out LA tonight the game would be primetime. If not, another afternoon time.

[Nick]

Originally posted by Uprising
what time is the game?

That's a good question... if the Dodgers win again today, their game 5 is also tommorow.

We may have another 3pm game because of that.

[Surfguy]

Originally posted by Uprising
what time is the game?

If the Dodgers lose, then the game is at night(8 eastern). If the Dodgers win, then the game is a day game(4 eastern).

[Kam]

If that happens, I have to buy more batteries for my damn television. That **** eats up batteries quick.

[The Real Shady]

We're screwed. Astros had their chance, and they blew it.

8-2 Braves

:(

[Lil Francis]

I think the Braves like getting elminated at home. Marlins(97),Padres(98),Cards(00),D'Backs(01),Giants(02),Cubs(03) Astros(04)?

[Uprising]

That's right....I forgot it was Lima Time last night. LA is still alive.

Man....I can't believe the Braves have tied this one up....

[JPM0016]

Originally posted by Lil Francis
I think the Braves like getting elminated at home. Marlins(97),Padres(98),Cards(00),D'Backs(01),Giants(02),Cubs(03) Astros(04)?

Hmmm... 4 of those 6 teams went onto play in or win the World series.

Astros - 7

Braves - 5

I don't think i can take another 1st round exit; put up or shutup

[JBIIRockets]

I don't have a prediction. Biggio played well today and we still lost the game. So i don't know what will happen.

I'm just going to watch it unfold.

[Lil Francis]

Originally posted by JPM0016
Hmmm... 4 of those 6 teams went onto play in or win the World series.

Astros - 7

Braves - 5

I don't think i can take another 1st round exit; put up or shutup Yeah we have to do something this year. Next season Kent is gone so that will be a huge dropoff on offense, Beltran may leave, and this might have been that last decent season Bagwell and Biggio might have so the future is not all that bright after the playoffs. We gotta win.

[WasabiTheNinjaPimp]

I think we'll take a small lead into the late innings, and in a surprise move Garner is going to have Jason Lane pitch the 9th inning while Lidge stays in the bullpen.

[Astro101]

Well those stats showing the Braves getting eliminated at home cheered me up a bit. Thanks.

[StupidMoniker]

Originally posted by JPM0016
Hmmm... 4 of those 6 teams went onto play in or win the World series.

All the teams that didn't come from the NL Central. ;) :p

[Lil Francis]

Originally posted by WasabiTheNinjaPimp
I think we'll take a small lead into the late innings, and in a surprise move Garner is going to have Jason Lane pitch the 9th inning while Lidge stays in the bullpen. That wouldn't shock me.

[Texas Stoke]

They stros are going to win tomorrow. Roy is going to pitch a gem.
Lidge will come in the 8th and close it out.

[cwebbster]

I want to say one thing, and I am sure anyone within the age range of 19-26 yrs old knows what it was like growing up watching the Astros. I used to play catcher throughout little leauge baseball, and I always wanted to be Craig Biggio. The regular season would go on, and then they would get to the playoffs and Biggio would choke, along with Bagwell. These two guys have been sports heros to many youth growing up in this city. What Biggio did today spooked me, made me feel so good. To see him sitting in the dugout, not being able to finish that game, I believe, cost us. WHO THE HELL PITCHES RUSS "I AM THE GREATEST" SPRINGER in the 9th inning. I understand they had no choice, but come on, warm up ROY O. Whatever, what I was getting at before being sidetracked is that this is the final time for Bags and Bigg to live up to the childhood hero status, and finally get over the hump. It is do or die time tommorow, not just for the season, but for our heroic dynamic duo. For once in our lives, I think the Gods of Baseball will be on our side. Good luck Stro's, this is it, make us proud!!

[Molotov Cocktail]

I believe.

[Elienator]

You can't pitch Roy tonight without a lead because you need him tomorrow. Even pitching him with the lead is very very risky.

I still have hope for Game 5. Oswalt looked good in game 2, and only threw 88 pitches. We looked good against Wright last time and their bullpen should be in bad shape. I also get the feeling Garner will not be pulling him after 88 pitches. There are no games left to save anyone for.

Man, I really feel for Biggio today. He finally breaks out of his slump and gets pulled without them even having the lead and has to watch this crap from the bench. I think he will play with some passion tomorrow.

The Astros this season have consistently been in this situation and found a way to come through. This whole season people have been calling them dead and they spring back to life. I can only think this trend will continue.

[Al22ex]

It is now time for the Astros to bring this ol phrase back into fruition,

CLUTCH CITY!!!!

LETS GO STROS!!

[Tyree]

must win?

[JBIIRockets]

Well, the last two years have seen the Braves lose Game 5 in the NLDS in their yard. Odds say the Braves are likely to win one of these game 5 home games eventually.

But baseball is a cruel game. The Astros have a chance.

[thacabbage]

Haven't felt such sudden shock and disappointment since Stockton in '97. '98, '99, '01, the Stros were thoroughly dominated and you saw the writing on the wall. Rockets have been a joke since then as well. Biggio goes deep and you're thinking, "they're really about to do this thing. I'm really watching the Houston Astros advance." And then it's just the sudden shock with the turn of events. What hurts most is that they've thoroughly dominated the Braves. Even Biggio and Bagwell are hitting!

I don't have a good feeling about tommorrow. Today was just deflating. And I don't know how a guy of Roy's slight stature will react to pitching on short rest.

[francis 4 prez]

Originally posted by isoman2kx

yes I have temporarily taken over roll of board troll in the astros section but



you did a nice job while i was in dallas this weekend.



but don't you folks worry, we're gonna win tomorrow. can't really say the score, but we're gonna win. now we'll collapse against the cardinals but we'll win tomorrow. it's all good.

[francis 4 prez]

oh but since we won game 1 after i said it was over in the 2nd inning and game 3 after i wrote us off due to falling apart in game 2, i guess i should post that we have no chance in this game and that we're gonna get our asses handed to us (because well, we're the stros) just to give us some good karma.

[jbond77]

I agree with the cab

I'm in Tucson at the moment, had to watch both games sequentially, and drinking beer at 10 in the morning, I'm still drinking beer and its not helping!!!

is this the real truth?

is this what clutch city is all about?


Why does it have to be so goshdarn dramatic, break my heart!! PLEASE!!

cubbies lose cubbies lose cubbies lose

The only thing giving me false hope is that the braves seem to have a love for being eliminated at their non selling hatchet chop

[DaDakota]

With Oswalt I like our chances as long as Garner stops acting like Jimy and lets our starters pitch.

DD

[Austin70]

I wish MLB could have given the Astros at least one prime time game. What the hell, two noon starts and two 3:00 starts? and if LA wins tonight, make that one more 3:00 start. I know, I know it's all about the ratings but come on, just give us one game in the evening.

To make things worse, down here in the big metropolis of Victoria, instead of watching the Texans between innings of the Astros game, our Fox station put on the cowboys.

BTW, Roy will pitch his ass off and we win 4-1.

[RocketManJosh]

well if we win ... It looks like Brandon Backe would have to start the next series on 3 days rest.

It sure would have been nice to start Roy in game 1 and Backe in game 2 on normal rest ... Thanks Phil ... Don't blow it in Atlanta!!!

Damn this pill gets bigger and bigger to swallow with the Astros every year. Lets hope they can take care of business

[StupidMoniker]

Originally posted by Austin70
I wish MLB could have given the Astros at least one prime time game. What the hell, two noon starts and two 3:00 starts? and if LA wins tonight, make that one more 3:00 start. I know, I know it's all about the ratings but come on, just give us one game in the evening.

If they started a Dodgers game at 12:00 Central, that would mean all the LA fans would need to get to Dodger Stadium for a 10:00 start local time. It just doesn't make sense to start a game between a Central and Eastern team before a Pacific and Central team.

Ratings also enter into it of course, as the Yankees and Red Sox will always be given priority over Houston and Atlanta. Ratings just aren't the only consideration.

[arkoe]

We win.

[Austin70]

Why couldn't they have at least given the Astros the late start yesterday?

[Nick]

If Houston was playing LA, they'd be getting all the prime-time games right now.

Its all about LA... both because they're on the west coast, and they give big ratings.

STL, Houston, and Atlanta are all relatively weak markets (especially STL).

[Austin70]

Sorry about my ranting, I guess I got used to them playing in the evening almost every day during the regular season. I understand about the ratings and time zones.

[King of 40 Acres]

Astros 6
Braves 3

[Nick]

Originally posted by Austin70
Sorry about my ranting, I guess I got used to them playing in the evening almost every day during the regular season. I understand about the ratings and time zones.

Don't worry about it... and it looks like you may get your wish.

Cardinals are up by 4 going into the 9th...

[JPM0016]

I'm hoping the Cardinals are able to hold off the Dodgers becase the chances of rain for tomorrow's game increases with a later start. If the game starts late afternoon they should be able to get it in with no problem; the prime time start is a different story. A rain delay would allow Oswalt to start on 4 days rest; which under the circumstances would help significantely.

[Nick]

Originally posted by JPM0016
I'm hoping the Cardinals are able to hold off the Dodgers becase the chances of rain for tomorrow's game increases with a later start. If the game starts late afternoon they should be able to get it in with no problem; the prime time start is a different story. A rain delay would allow Oswalt to start on 4 days rest; which under the circumstances would help significantely.

I have to imagine that if the threat rain is that serious later on, they'll arrange to start the game earlier then.

Remember... Fox does not want to have to have a game that competes with Red Sox-Yankees on Tuesday night. Hell... the way the sports world is looking at that matchup, that might as well be the freakin World Series.

[hoopstar]

does anyone think theres a chance at all that rocket could come back at pitch at all in relief tommorrow if necessary? Do or die time and I think you got to do whatever it takes to advance.

[JPM0016]

Originally posted by hoopstar
does anyone think theres a chance at all that rocket could come back at pitch at all in relief tommorrow if necessary? Do or die time and I think you got to do whatever it takes to advance.

No, he barely got through 5 innings today. Lidge can give us at least 2 innings. Oswalt only through 88 pitches in his start, hopefully he can give us 7 innings.

[BigCountry132]

there is a chance of rain tomarrow in atlanta....

http://www.weather.com/activities/other/other/weather/tenday-details.html?locid=USGA0028&dayNum=1&from=search


If it is postponed, more rest for oswalt.

[Luckyazn]

I have a QUESTION!! Where's Hernadez & Munro? I mean I kno they arn't that good but did they not make the playoff roster? IF THEY DID HOW COME THEY CAN"T COME IN AND PITCH FOR US???? OUR BULLPEN ISN"T THAT GOOD AND THESE GUYS HAVE STARTER MATERIALS. CANT WE USED THEM AS SET-UP MAN??.. WHY DONT WE USE THEM IN THE GAME? ...... SO BASICALLY WE ARE EXPECTING TO GO THRU THIS PLAYOFF RIDING CLEMENS?OSWALTS & BACKE???


That would be crazy ... IF we win tomorrow and start BACKE on 3 day rest .. the back to CLEMENS? then OSWALTS AGAIN??? There's NO WAY WE CAN HANDLE THE CARDINALS, RED SOXS , YANKEES WITH THAT.....

Just wondering where's MUNRO & HERNADEZ?

[isoman2kx]

so game time is at 7

since the series with la is all wrapped up?

[rockets-#1]

They better win tomorrow. It's not an option, it's mandatory. After what they have put their fans through....they must.

This series should have been over!!!!! SHOULD HAVE BEEN A SWEEP! DAMN IT ASTROS STOP TORMENTING ME YOU, YOU CH......just PLEEEEASE win!

[RocketManJosh]

Originally posted by BigCountry132
there is a chance of rain tomarrow in atlanta....

http://www.weather.com/activities/other/other/weather/tenday-details.html?locid=USGA0028&dayNum=1&from=search


If it is postponed, more rest for oswalt.

It is only a 30% chance of rain which means it could be off and on ... They are going to do their damndest to get this game in.

rain delays are DEFINITELY in the favor of Atlanta as that puts much more emphasis on the bullpens. Roy couldn't handle more than one stoppage (if that) on 3 days rest.

I for one will hope for no rain delays

[hoang17]

Originally posted by Luckyazn

Just wondering where's MUNRO & HERNADEZ? [/B]


Right where they belong, in the dugout and not on the mound...you don't want to throw out munro because he's a average to mediocre starting pitcher who will almost for sure give up 3-4 runs whenever he pitches and as for hernandez, his arm strength was never good this season and an 88 mph fastball would be hit everytime if he pitched. Sending them out would be just as stupid as sending russ springer out...wait a minute..:rolleyes:

if we go far enough (please oh please) we're gonna have to ride roy-o and roger and backe like crazy...


here's hoping we get a chance to see

[codell]

lets win this one for Cammy

[Elienator]

Originally posted by Luckyazn
I have a QUESTION!! Where's Hernadez & Munro? I mean I kno they arn't that good but did they not make the playoff roster? IF THEY DID HOW COME THEY CAN"T COME IN AND PITCH FOR US???? OUR BULLPEN ISN"T THAT GOOD AND THESE GUYS HAVE STARTER MATERIALS. CANT WE USED THEM AS SET-UP MAN??.. WHY DONT WE USE THEM IN THE GAME? ...... SO BASICALLY WE ARE EXPECTING TO GO THRU THIS PLAYOFF RIDING CLEMENS?OSWALTS & BACKE???


That would be crazy ... IF we win tomorrow and start BACKE on 3 day rest .. the back to CLEMENS? then OSWALTS AGAIN??? There's NO WAY WE CAN HANDLE THE CARDINALS, RED SOXS , YANKEES WITH THAT.....

Just wondering where's MUNRO & HERNADEZ?

I think if we win today, I think you start Backe in game 1. He didn't throw too many pitches and it seems like Garner only ever expects him to goo 5 or 6 innings anyway. You then throw Munro in Game 2. Hope he can keep you in the game. Then, throw Clemens on Game 3 (with travel days, etc, I would think this should be normal rest). Oswalt in Game 4 on normal rest. Backe in game 5 on normal rest now. Then Clemens and Oswalt on short rest in games 6/7 if needed.

[Lil Pun]

Originally posted by Tyree
must win?

No sh!t.

[leroy420]

I'll be watching in a dark room with no sharp objects.

Win this for Cammy!

GO ASTROS!

[Miguel]

After Roy O pitches today...what is your NLCS Rotation?


Wednesday - Munro
Thursday - Backe

Saturday - Clemens
Sunday - Oswalt
Monday - Backe with short leash, Munro ready to come in at the first sign of trouble.

Wednesday - Clemens
Thursday - Oswalt

I don't think Backe could go on 3 days rest...considering he rarely goes past the 5th-6th inning, and I believe he's always been a reliever, not a starter. It'd take him longer to recover, and I wouldn't want him out there on 3 days rest. So Peter "Pedro" Munro could possibly get 2 starts in the series.

Clemens on Saturday on normal rest, Oswalt on Sunday on normal rest. Backe could go Monday, with Munro ready to come in if anything happens. Clemens on Wednesday on 3 days, Oswalt on 3 days on Thursday.

What would you do?

[Phillyrocket]

Originally posted by codell
lets win this one for Cammy

Garner should get some film of, I think 99, when Cammy hit that homer and we beat the Braves to take a 1-0 lead. Show that for inspiration. Backs to the wall guys lose this and we may not mkae the playoffs again for a loonnng time if Biggio, Kent, Beltran etc abandon ship.

I believe.

[Surfguy]

If we lose this game now, then I will be totally devastated.

Let's win for Ken. That has to be the feeling going into this game.

Please, God, let us come out on top in honor of Ken and to overcome our demons against the Braves. Please do not continue to punish Houston in favor of Atlanta...especially now. Amen.

[ROXRAN]

We will win 6 to 3...watch!

[shawn786]

DO or DIE....

Astros win 6 to 2

[Buck Turgidson]

"Now we destroy."

[DFW_Rockets_Fan]

Originally posted by codell
lets win this one for Cammy

My thoughts exactly.

I was grumpy after yesterday's game, but life is to precious to waste on the past.

Let's Go Astros. Win one for Cammy.

[Master Baiter]

Someone said that they would either win big or lose big. I totally agree. I hope they come out and kick all kinds of ass for Cammy. They will be the talk of the playoffs from now on if they do. The Astros have that kind of story that the media will want to get behind. The big comeback and now winning for their buddy.

[Lil Francis]

Cammy played for the Braves too so some of them might be fired up as well.

[Master Baiter]

Cammy may have played briefly for the Braves but Cammy is an Astros and a Padre. Thats it.

[NJRocket]

Cammy , Bags and Bidge are pretty good friends...it wouldn't shock me to see them with the #11 on their caps or cleats.

[leroy420]

``We overcame a fluke five-run rally,'' said Atlanta's Chipper Jones, who went 2-for-4 after opening the series 0-for-11. ``You're just thinking to yourself right there that there is no way we're going to end our season on that note.''

Why exactly was that inning a fluke? Just because Biggio hit a postseason homer or because Chipper Jones is a jackass?

``Streaks are streaks, they've got to come to an end some time,'' Atlanta manager Bobby Cox said.

Damn straight! Just like the 0/7 postseason series streak the Astros have

[NJRocket]

Originally posted by leroy420
Why exactly was that inning a fluke? Just because Biggio hit a postseason homer or because Chipper Jones is a jackass?



Damn straight! Just like the 0/7 postseason series streak the Astros have

he is probably referring to the ball that hit the roof as a fluke...since it bought us another out

[leroy420]

Originally posted by NJRocket
he is probably referring to the ball that hit the roof as a fluke...since it bought us another out

Thanks...Mr. Wet Blanket. :p

[Mulder]

Originally posted by Uprising
:( I really wanted this one to end at home.


Me too. I was at the game!

[Uprising]

Time to end this losing streak to the braves today! Astros, it's history time.

Way down inside!

Go Stros!

[Dnjndmrc5]

Damn 'stros, if they lose they are going to make me do something really crazy. I couldnt even sleep last night. The Astros are tormenting me!!

[rrj_gamz]

Do or Die...

Astros win tonight, no problem...I think this is the year we get over the hump...Oswalt needs to stay in for 7 inning, no less...Roger should have stayed longer than 5...

anyway, I believe and will be watching the game tonight...

Go Stros'!!!

[coma]

Well, hopefully, jungle karma doesn't bite us in the ass. John Smoltz was on the jungle today.

Go 'Stros!!

[MadMax]

this team is killing me.

[isoman2kx]

roy pitches 10 innings for the victory...

thus we become champions!

[arkoe]

This going to the fifth game is fitting...

[MadMax]

Originally posted by isoman2kx
roy pitches 10 innings for the victory...

thus we become champions!

please don't say that. i can't take 10 innings. seriously. i don't know if i could physically hold up.

[Uprising]

I can't ever recall being so tormented by the stros. Feels like I have a nucleaur war in my belly.

I swear, I don't even care that much about the Rockets right now. All I care about right now are the stros. I don't think I have ever felt this way before, I mean normally I am hoping for time to fly in order to have the NBA season start....but right now all I want is to see the Stros advance.

Go Stros!

Go Roy O!

Stop the Chop!

[Surfguy]

Here are my predictions:

1.) If Roy doesn't go at least 7 innings, then I think we lose this game.

2.) If we get into another pissing contest between our middle relief and their middle relief, then I think we lose this game. This obviously is tied to #1 above.

3.) If the Astros don't score more than 2 runs, then I think we lose this game.

4.) If Qualls or Miceli pitches, then I think we lose this game.

5.) If Roy goes 7 with us having the lead and Lidge comes in to wrap it up, then we win this game.

6.) If Oswalt is hit hard or leaves with us in a deficit, then I think we lose this game.

7.) If we score more than 6 runs, then we win this game regardless.

Those are my criteria for a successful Astros game. Make it so or I'll be damned.

[Behad]

I watched most of the 1980 series, including all of Game 5, as a senior in high school, believing all the home town stars were the greatest players ever....

I watched some of the 1981 series, I was in college then, and had other things on my mind....

I watched every pitch of every inning of every game of the 1986 series as a true fan would, even as my wife of one week waited for me....

I watched most of the 1997, 1998, 1999, 2001 series (I still hate Kevin Brown and Walt Weiss)....

I've watched all of this year's series...the feelings never change. I'm a nervous wreck right now. But I believe this is the year.....

[isoman2kx]

Originally posted by MadMax
please don't say that. i can't take 10 innings. seriously. i don't know if i could physically hold up.

your telling me lol

after yesterdays game.... i was at a loss for words during and after the game :\

[DaDakota]

Originally posted by Behad
I watched most of the 1980 series, including all of Game 5, as a senior in high school, believing all the home town stars were the greatest players ever....

I watched some of the 1981 series, I was in college then, and had other things on my mind....

I watched every pitch of every inning of every game of the 1986 series as a true fan would, even as my wife of one week waited for me....

I watched most of the 1997, 1998, 1999, 2001 series (I still hate Kevin Brown and Walt Weiss)....

I've watched all of this year's series...the feelings never change. I'm a nervous wreck right now. But I believe this is the year.....

Ditto.

[MadMax]

Originally posted by Behad
I watched most of the 1980 series, including all of Game 5, as a senior in high school, believing all the home town stars were the greatest players ever....

I watched some of the 1981 series, I was in college then, and had other things on my mind....

I watched every pitch of every inning of every game of the 1986 series as a true fan would, even as my wife of one week waited for me....

I watched most of the 1997, 1998, 1999, 2001 series (I still hate Kevin Brown and Walt Weiss)....

I've watched all of this year's series...the feelings never change. I'm a nervous wreck right now. But I believe this is the year.....

i second that. it never changes. i was at the game yesterday and was nervous the whole way through. yikes.

[isoman2kx]

Originally posted by Surfguy
Here are my predictions:


7.) If we score more than 6 runs, then we win this game regardless.

Those are my critiera for a successful Astros game. Make it so or I'll be damned.

I think #7 is especially important, with this damned braves offense (as ****ty as some of their hitters have been hitting) you do NOT want to try to win a "close" game which falls under the category of a lead 4 runs or less.

We've got to try to take wright out of the game early and often.

[Uprising]

Originally posted by isoman2kx
your telling me lol

after yesterdays game.... i was at a loss for words during and after the game :\

yeah, me too. I was too upset to be pissed off. I was at a loss of words. One of my friends showed up during the final inning. I couldn't say anything about the game..... I just turned it off as soon as I saw Kent hit the ball into a DP.

I really thought our luck was about to change. Men at the corners and Everette at 3rd. but no.....the worst thing that could happen happened.

man....this team is tearing me apart. I can't take much more of it.

Go Stros.

[GRENDAL]

Stro’s win!!

Astros 8
Braves 2

We will unleash a massive inning in the 4th and never look back!

Glad the game starts at 7:00 so I won’t have to put up that paper cut out of myself at my desk again.

[Uprising]

Originally posted by GRENDAL
Stro’s win!!

Astros 8
Braves 2

We will unleash a massive inning in the 4th and never look back!

Glad the game starts at 7:00 so I won’t have to put up that paper cut out of myself at my desk again.

I thought it was a 3pm game?!

EDIT: Nevermind....I just checked....damnit. I thought it was 1hr till game time. Now I gotta wait 5more hrs.....ugh.

I guess it is better for others, since most people aren't going to beable to leave work etc. if it was 3pm.

oh well....

[Master Baiter]

Originally posted by Uprising
I thought it was a 3pm game?!
Cards won, we go primetime baby.

[weakfromtoday]

Where are the Austinites going to see the game tonite? I called Buffalo Wild Wings and the guy there told me the big screen and sound would be on the Astros game rather than MNF so I think I may head over there.

Are there are other places that could be better?

[Groogrux]

There's going to be some mojo at Kay's tonight!!!!!!!!! Come one, come all!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Astros 7
Braves 5

[thacabbage]

Surfguy: Agreed. It's as simple as this: If anyone other than Roy and Brad Lidge pitches tonite, we lose. Roy has to go 7.

[ArtV]

The Astros have won every nlds game this year in Atlanta when I haven't gone - so I'm sitting at home to watch them WIN!.

Go Stros!

[NJRocket]

Where has Harville been? Why use Springer over Harville on the past 2 games?

[goophers]

Originally posted by Miguel
After Roy O pitches today...what is your NLCS Rotation?


Wednesday - Munro
Thursday - Backe

Saturday - Clemens
Sunday - Oswalt
Monday - Backe with short leash, Munro ready to come in at the first sign of trouble.

Wednesday - Clemens
Thursday - Oswalt

What would you do?

Game 1 - Backe on 4 days rest
Game 2 - Clemens on 4 days rest
Game 3 - Oswalt on 5 days rest
Game 4 - Backe on 4 days rest
Game 5 - Clemens on 4 days rest
Game 6 - Oswalt on 4 days rest
Game 7 - Clemens on 3 days (short leash) / Backe on 4 days rest

Of course, we have to GET THERE FIRST! Don't break my heart, 'Stros!

[Stack24]

We Win Guys

I was so tired of the somber and mad mood yesterday i am ready to just jump for joy and get happy...let go get and win one for Cam

[NJRocket]

Originally posted by Miguel
Monday - Backe with short leash, Munro ready to come in at the first sign of trouble.



Mr Water Bucket...meet Mr Grease Fire

[NJRocket]

I was thinking about the Caminiti thing...does anyone think that this will give the Astros any extra (as if they needed any) motivation to win?

[isoman2kx]

Originally posted by NJRocket
I was thinking about the Caminiti thing...does anyone think that this will give the Astros any extra (as if they needed any) motivation to win?

i think so

especially for biggio and bagwell

[pariah]

Originally posted by NJRocket
Mr Water Bucket...meet Mr Grease Fire


One of the funniest posts EVER!!!


Win this one for Cammy fellas.

#11 rides with the Good Guys until the fat lady sings the Red Sox blues.

[Behad]

Just to lighten the mood in here:


http://mlb.mlb.com/images/2004/10/06/8UUoTid2.jpg

[NJRocket]

Originally posted by Behad
Just to lighten the mood in here:


http://mlb.mlb.com/images/2004/10/06/8UUoTid2.jpg

If he had 1 more hit and 2 less chins, this thread wouldn't exist.

[Uprising]

I really have a feeling we are going to win this one.

Man, I can't wait till this game. It's one of my bud's 21st today, and I am supposed to party and all...but man. I don't wanna miss the game.

[NJRocket]

I just found out that we are making up a rain out tonight at 7:30 for my son's little league. I can't believe the timing of this. The things you do for your kids

[Master Baiter]

Originally posted by Uprising
I really have a feeling we are going to win this one.

Man, I can't wait till this game. It's one of my bud's 21st today, and I am supposed to party and all...but man. I don't wanna miss the game.
Dude, you have to have priorities. You friend has been around for 21 years, but the Astros havent advanced in 42 years. When he gets to be 42 years old, then he can take the precedent. Until then, you go support your Astros. They need you. We need you.

[Uprising]

Originally posted by Master Baiter
Dude, you have to have priorities. You friend has been around for 21 years, but the Astros havent advanced in 42 years. When he gets to be 42 years old, then he can take the precedent. Until then, you go support your Astros. They need you. We need you.

LOL... no kidding. man, I am not going to miss this game. If I go anywhere there has to be a tv there with the game on.

[Behad]

Anybody heard any weather reports out of Atlanta? There was a possibility of rain today due to TS Matthew that could delay this game till tomorrow.

[NJRocket]

Originally posted by Behad
Anybody heard any weather reports out of Atlanta? There was a possibility of rain today due to TS Matthew that could delay this game till tomorrow.

I checked weatherchannel.com and it said fine tonight...rain tomorrow

[leroy420]

Originally posted by weakfromtoday
Where are the Austinites going to see the game tonite? I called Buffalo Wild Wings and the guy there told me the big screen and sound would be on the Astros game rather than MNF so I think I may head over there.

Are there are other places that could be better?

I went to the Posse East for Thursday's game, so I'd better stay home tonight.

[NJRocket]

Originally posted by Behad
Anybody heard any weather reports out of Atlanta? There was a possibility of rain today due to TS Matthew that could delay this game till tomorrow.

and some of you disagreed with my thread entitled "Clemens, Oswalt and 3 days of rain"

[Uprising]

I would wrather have the game tonight, particularily because I am postponing stuff for later in the week. Then it's going to be cramming time.

[NJRocket]

Originally posted by Uprising
I would wrather have the game tonight, particularily because I am postponing stuff for later in the week. Then it's going to be cramming time.

hopefully one of those things isnt a spelling test

[Master Baiter]

Originally posted by NJRocket
hopefully one of those things isnt a spelling test
How can you not like this board!! :D

[Uprising]

Originally posted by NJRocket
hopefully one of those things isnt a spelling test

F in English? That's umpossible!

[Stack24]

Anyone else have that stomach churrning too nervous to do anything problem right now?

[NJRocket]

Originally posted by Stack24
Anyone else have that stomach churrning too nervous to do anything problem right now?

I've had it since yesterday

[Uprising]

Originally posted by Stack24
Anyone else have that stomach churrning too nervous to do anything problem right now?

Hells yea....I don't think eating a Jose Ole Hot and spicy beans and beef burrito is going to be a wise decision....which I am about to make.

[Master Baiter]

Originally posted by Stack24
Anyone else have that stomach churrning too nervous to do anything problem right now?
Dude, totally. I havent hardly eaten all damn day. I just feel sick. My voice is all messed up from yelling all week and I dont know if I can physically make it through the whole damn game. If we lose, it is not going to be cool. I wanted to throw **** on Sunday.

Sorry we missed you on Sunday, we were at your place for the Texans and Stros.

[NJRocket]

Stack...where is your place?

[RocketManJosh]

Originally posted by Stack24
Anyone else have that stomach churrning too nervous to do anything problem right now?

LOL ... I was in the process of putting together a post saying the exact same thing

Im just glad to know i'm not alone

I told my fiance sorry in advance because if the Astros lose I am not going to be a happy camper ... her response ... "I know ... I wont even try talking to you" :) ... nothing worse than someone telling you something like "Theres always next year" when you are pissed off.

[Uprising]

Originally posted by NJRocket
Stack...where is your place?

http://bbs2.clutchfans.net/showthread.php?s=&threadid=84719&perpage=30&pagenumber=2

[Behad]

Originally posted by RocketManJosh


I told my fiance sorry in advance because if the Astros lose I am not going to be a happy camper ... her response ... "I know ... I wont even try talking to you" :) ... nothing worse than someone telling you something like "Theres always next year" when you are pissed off.

I told everyone here at work the same thing. DO NOT SPEAK TO ME if the Astros lose tonight.

[Uprising]

Originally posted by RocketManJosh
LOL ... I was in the process of putting together a post saying the exact same thing

Im just glad to know i'm not alone

I told my fiance sorry in advance because if the Astros lose I am not going to be a happy camper ... her response ... "I know ... I wont even try talking to you" :) ... nothing worse than someone telling you something like "Theres always next year" when you are pissed off.

yah, my roomates were telling me they will have another chance on Saturday after game 2 loss.

I was so pissed I had to wait 2 days for revenge....and then the loss yesterday! I sure am glad they were out of town.

[Behad]

Originally posted by NJRocket
Stack...where is your place?

They have a good web site:

http://www.livesportscafe.com/

[wrath_of_khan]

Originally posted by Stack24
Anyone else have that stomach churrning too nervous to do anything problem right now?

Supposed to be studying for a freaking midterm tomorrow AM, but can't do it.

[NJRocket]

Originally posted by Uprising
http://bbs2.clutchfans.net/showthread.php?s=&threadid=84719&perpage=30&pagenumber=2

I looked thru there before....whats it called and where is it?

[NJRocket]

Originally posted by Behad
They have a good web site:

http://www.livesportscafe.com/


thanks!

[Uprising]

man oh man....I can't stop thinking about this game. I can't concentrate on anything else....

[Behad]

A word of warning (mostly to myself)...I won't be anywhere near this thread tonight. If I see one freakin negative comment because Oswalt threw a ball 4 to someone in the top of the first inning, or if Biggio swings at a slider in the bottom of the first and I read "That's it. We're done, it's over", I'll go ballistic on their negative hatin ass.

[weakfromtoday]

Originally posted by Behad
A word of warning (mostly to myself)...I won't be anywhere near this thread tonight. If I see one freakin negative comment because Oswalt threw a ball 4 to someone in the top of the first inning, or if Biggio swings at a slider in the bottom of the first and I read "That's it. We're done, it's over", I'll go ballistic on their negative hatin ass.

They do it because they care. :D

[Uprising]

I have stayed out of the BBS during most of the last 2 games. I usually crept in near the end of the game, or after I have had some time to calm down after a game.

[DarkHorse]

I keep trying to tell myself that it's a miracle that they're here in the first place, but if we don't pull out a win tonight it's really going to hurt.

To put it mildly.

[VooDooPope]

Tonights the night we get that monkey off our backs.

Lets go Astros!!!

[thacabbage]

I was thinking today, the last time a Houston sports team won a deciding game was Game 7, Rockets vs. Seattle in 1997. The last time we ever had another deciding game was Game 5 vs. the Jazz the very next year. There hasn't been that much excitement and nervousness in the city in quite a few years.

[RocketManJosh]

Just saw part of a press conference with Bidge and Bags on Sportscenter and they really looked like they were hurtin bad over Cammy ... Bidge's eyes told the whole story

Bags said the best way they could honor Cammy at this moment was to go out there and play their butts off.

Win or lose ... The Stros will honor Cammy tonight with effort

[Nick]

Originally posted by thacabbage
I was thinking today, the last time a Houston sports team won a deciding game was Game 7, Rockets vs. Seattle in 1997. The last time we ever had another deciding game was Game 5 vs. the Jazz the very next year. There hasn't been that much excitement and nervousness in the city in quite a few years.

Agreed... but we shouldn't be panicking over this... we got quite used to it in the 90's.

1995 Rockets vs. Suns game 7
1995 Rockets vs. Jazz game 5
1994 Rockets vs. Knicks game 7
1994 Rockets vs. Suns game 7

I don't count that game 5 against the Jazz, because Barkley had gotten hurt in game 4 (which led to 6 quarters of doom), and most people knew that the Jazz were just too good to take down without what many people said was the "heart and soul" of this team.

[Uprising]

less than one hour......:cool:

[Harrisment]

FINISH THEM!!

[RocketManJosh]

Damn I am nervous ... an hour to go and all I have been watching is all the negative stuff on Sportscenter, etc about how the Astros will not win because Roy Oswalt is going on only 3 days left.

I hope Roy watched the tape of Beckett going on 3 days rest in last seasons playoffs

LETS DO THIS!!!

[Uprising]

I can't take much more of this......

my damn stomache.....

[codell]

Originally posted by VooDooPope
Tonights the night we get that monkey off our backs.

Lets go Astros!!!

Damn straight

****in a man

[Miguel]

http://img79.exs.cx/img79/8170/astroskombat.jpg

[Uprising]

Nice....nice.

[JPM0016]

I think the Astros need a good ole inspirational speech by this guy :D :D :D

http://www.americanphoto.co.jp/photosearch/Previews/PLX051890.jpg

[Miguel]

Good morning. In less than an hour, fans from here will join others from around the world. And you will be launching the largest fanatic battle in this history of mankind.

Mankind -- that word should have new meaning for all of us today.

We can't be consumed by our petty differences anymore.

We will be united in our common interests.

Perhaps its fate that today is the 11th of October; and you will once again be fighting for the life of our team, not by getting a new team, as was the case in 1960, when Judge Roy Hofheinz, promised National League officials the team would receive a Domed stadium. Not from oppression, or persecution -- but from playoff elimination

We're fighting for our right to live, to exist.

And should we win the day, the 11th of October will no longer be known as the birth of our Houston Astros, but as the day when the world declared in one voice:

"We will not go quietly into the night.

We will not vanish without a fight.

We're going to live on.

We're going to survive."

Today, we celebrate our OUR NLDS VICTORY!

[JPM0016]

Awesome Miguel; i thought about doing it. That was great

[codell]

damn Miguel

that gave me goosebumps

[isoman2kx]

lol a nice photoshop indeed miguel

let's hope it rings true tonight :)

[adw]

"NOW THATS WHAT I CALL A SPEECH BOYS..LETS BUST SOME BRAVES ASS!"
http://www.dvdanswers.com/misc/daveb/thx/id4.jpg

[Nick]

Woo!

Lets do it!

[Stack24]

Originally posted by Behad
They have a good web site:

http://www.livesportscafe.com/

Thanks im glad you like my design lol....i am here to please my fans hehe jk

[Uprising]

Damn....26more minutes. I can't wait!

CHOOOOOOOOO CHOOOOOOOOOOOOO

[benchmoochie]

1-0 braves.

[RocketManJosh]

Originally posted by benchmoochie
1-0 braves.

Not funny at all ;)

[codell]

ok, for good luck, everyone repeat after me:

I BELIEVE!

[Stack24]

Okay jsut got back from the gym to pass time before the game...take a shower and boom time for the first pitch and i can finally get the urge to maybe eat something

[Uprising]

I BELIEVE!

Only time I started to lose some heart was the game where we gave up 18 runs against the Rangers....but I was always there hoping for the team.

[Stack24]

Didn't give up when we were supposidly dead out in the water and i am not going to give up today. Im going to hold on till the 9th inning and our team is celebrating on their home field.

That is going to mean more than any of those loses in the past. Just to be able to celebrate in turner field and walk away the winners.

[JPM0016]

Another famous quote

Well I guess theres only one thing left to do...

Hayes: Whats that?
Taylor: Win the whole ****** thing!

[adw]

I BELIEVE!

[Miguel]

http://img68.exs.cx/img68/1199/cammy.jpg
http://img68.exs.cx/img68/8213/dk.jpg

Had to go over my DK57 cause it had started to fade.

Let's go guys. All systems go.

[Nick]

I Believe!

Remember when the season turned around on Morgan Ensber's 1st homer during the Rangers series? I stand by that statement.

[JBIIRockets]

I have not been this nervous for a game since 1997 before the Rockets played Seattle in game 7.

[hoang17]

I Believe!!!

Let's prove everybody in the world wrong! Everyone but Astros fans think we'll choke so lets prove them wrong. With our backs against the wall we'll prevail!

Clutch City part 3!!

[Behad]

Well, boys ... I haven't a thing to say.
Played a great game...all of you. Great game.
(He tries to smile.)
I guess we just can't expect to win ‘em all.
(Biggio pauses and says quietly.)
I'm going to tell you something I've kept to myself for years --
None of you ever knew Ken Caminiti.
It was long before your time.
But you know what a tradition he is at the Astrodome...
(There is gentle, faraway look in his eyes as he recalls the boy's words.)
And the last thing he said to me -- "Bidge," he said -
"sometime, when the team is up against it -- and the
breaks are beating the boys -- tell them to go out there
with all they got and win just one for Cammy...
(Bidge's eyes become misty and his voice is unsteady as he finishes.)
I don't know where I'll be then, Bidge", he said - "but
I'll know about it - and I'll be happy."

[desihooper]

Oswalt goes 7....
Beltran and Berkman go yard.

Astros Win...

just one man's prediction

GO STROS!!

[Uprising]

I forsee a Baggy HR too....

[ima_drummer2k]

Originally posted by Behad
Well, boys ... I haven't a thing to say.
Played a great game...all of you. Great game.
(He tries to smile.)
I guess we just can't expect to win ‘em all.
(Biggio pauses and says quietly.)
I'm going to tell you something I've kept to myself for years --
None of you ever knew Ken Caminiti.
It was long before your time.
But you know what a tradition he is at the Astrodome...
(There is gentle, faraway look in his eyes as he recalls the boy's words.)
And the last thing he said to me -- "Bidge," he said -
"sometime, when the team is up against it -- and the
breaks are beating the boys -- tell them to go out there
with all they got and win just one for Cammy...
(Bidge's eyes become misty and his voice is unsteady as he finishes.)
I don't know where I'll be then, Bidge", he said - "but
I'll know about it - and I'll be happy."

Oh, I get it. You borrowed that speech from one of the most endearing sports movies of our time....

The Bad News Bears.

:D

[Uprising]

WHooo game time coming up on tv! :D

[isoman2kx]

Originally posted by Uprising
WHooo game time coming up on tv! :D

sooooooo nervous........ lol :o

[hoang17]

its game time!!!

time to exorcise these f*cking demons!!!

they've been around here too long

[JPM0016]

It's just about that time

[lalala902102001]

It's do or die time.

Let's to 'Stros!!!

[Miguel]

10 minutes.

[Uprising]

I have never been like this before for the Stros!

My legs are jumpy, I gotta piss..... I am shaky all over.

Go Stros!

[Uprising]

I'm kind of pissed this game is on FOX, considering that the FOX reception in College Station is crap.

Atleast the local radio station is picking up the game.

I will listen to the radio for audio, and then watch it on my pc.

[Nick]

It must have been awhile since Fox had an astros game... they still have the old logo helmet in the background on the set.

Its been 4 years guys... get with it.

[adw]

I might be running for the bathroom every 5 mins,but GO STROS!

[JPM0016]

Awesome, its game 5 of the Braves/Astros and we get long video about the Redsox/Yankees. Save it for tomorrow

[whag00]

Typical Fox..Game 5 and they are spending more time talking about the Yanks/ Sox.

[isoman2kx]

*taps foot in anticipation*

[codell]

If the Yanks and Sox are on Fox, what channel are the Stros on?

:confused:

[Nick]

Originally posted by JPM0016
Awesome, its game 5 of the Braves/Astros and we get long video about the Redsox/Yankees. Save it for tomorrow

You know that this is the REAL World Series for Fox... especially since the actual World Series would have either the Cardinals or the Astros in it, and those would be ratings nightmares (especially with St. Louis, even though it would be pretty damn good matchups)

[halfbreed]

JPM - my thoughts exactly. At first I quickly wondered if I missed the game earlier and wondered if the ALCS was starting today :mad: I hate the east/west coast media bias

[Miguel]

I'm a huge Red Sox fan too..but what the f***. Come on, this is Astros/Braves. Not Yanks/Sox.

[Nick]

Ugh.... Lewin (Rangers fan) and Lyons (dumber than dirt) are the commentators.

[Blitz]

Astros win for Ken....

[Roxfan73]

Just in case you don't have the link to listen:

http://www.sportsradio1300.com/livestreaming.html

[Miguel]

HELL YEAAAAH!

NO TIM MCCARVSUCK. The John Madden of Baseball is no where to be found! STEVE PSYCHO LYONS! I LOVE IT

[Uprising]

Listening to the radio commentary is so much better than the fox coverage. There has been 4 ads already on Fox, and the guys on the radio have had 1 that was like 20secs long.

I got the video and the radio on.

[Uprising]

Aww crap...the radio is ahead o\of the video. It's like 1 sec ahead....

[Tyree]

nice hit biggio!!!

[whag00]

They still can't sell-out the game...Pathetic.

[codell]

Bidge had a menacing look on his face.

[ima_drummer2k]

Man, the crowd is JUICED! I think I heard a couple of guys clapping a minute ago.

[robbie380]

Originally posted by codell
Bidge had a menacing look on his face.

he is probably pissed as garner for taking him out last game

[whag00]

Damn!

[Tyree]

not a good start....bad pitching and we get nothing

[Uprising]

he can't hit his spots....but he gets the DP....ugh.

[adw]

Bags ughh :(

LETS GO ROY!

[isoman2kx]

eh.... early dp

wright not looking too sharp

hope we can get at him in the next few innings

[JBIIRockets]

Unfortunate that Biggio does his part but the other guys let him down.

do you think Garner should have had him try to steal?

[Tyree]

i really am nervous.....this is going to be a long night

[whag00]

I'm sick of the Furcal story...

[adw]

Furcal can just ughhh I hate this guy :mad:

[Nick]

Furcal goes out there with a good chance of killing innocent people because of his decisions, and these announcers are worried that he won't be able to "celebrate"?!?

pathetic.

[RocketFan007]

That's a great start for a guy on three days rest, a nine pitch walk to the first batter.

[Miguel]

Let's go Cobb County Correctional Facility Furcahols

[JBIIRockets]

Here comes a Farcal steal

[whag00]

haha...wow twice in 1 series

[Nick]

What are the odds... I've never seen this in baseball before, and now its happened TWICE this series!

[Miguel]

Hah

[JBIIRockets]

wow...it hits Furcal....who would have thought this would happen twice in a series.

[Tyree]

what a break for the astros....

[adw]

Glad furcal got hit.

[codell]

Originally posted by JBIIRockets
wow...it hits Furcal....who would have thought this would happen twice in a series.

IMO ...thats a good sign

[Miguel]

BIIIIIIIIIIIIDGE

[codell]

Originally posted by Miguel
BIIIIIIIIIIIIDGE

what happened?

[Nick]

How many of you guys here thought that Chipper's ball hit off of Kent's glove instead of Furcal? (raises hand sheepishly...).

[adw]

Lets go bats! Dont let Wright get in a groove! He's looks nasty,take advantage of it.

[RocketManJosh]

wow ... both teams hitting the ball hard ... IMO we need to get on top first so Roy can settle down a bit and relax .. he might be able to get in a groove and go a long ways

Carry us to the promised land Roy!

[Ender120]

Originally posted by Nick
How many of you guys here thought that Chipper's ball hit off of Kent's glove instead of Furcal? (raises hand sheepishly...).

Shhh.

[hoang17]

is it just me or is anybody else scared of any fastballs being thrown...i just get nervous cause fastballs can be taken out of the ballpark. That estrada fly ball scared the heck out of me :(

[Miguel]

Originally posted by codell
what happened?

Caught a fly ball. 3rd out. Inning over.

[Nick]

Originally posted by hoang17
is it just me or is anybody else scared of any fastballs being thrown...i just get nervous cause fastballs can be taken out of the ballpark. That estrada fly ball scared the heck out of me :(

I'm sure that a Braves fan would tell you the same thing about Beltran's.

Bottom line... the hitters are focused.

[Tyree]

we are hitting the ball well!!! come on astros get these runs in!!

[hoang17]

come on ensberg

2nd/3rd no outs!!!!

[Stack24]

Alright back to back hits Berkman to third and a Double for Kent....lets get it going early.

[Stack24]

Berkman Scores great job Ensberg...

[Tyree]

GOOD guys 1 -0

[Miguel]

LET'S GO VIZ

[Stack24]

Man this is pissing me off the damn HD stream off Fox is doing the same thing it did during the texans game... just keeps going out and loosing sound. why only during Houston sports must it do this.....

[Stack24]

Sac Fly for VIz ....Kent Scores. Great Job Guys

[Miguel]

2 - 0 Good guys

[Tyree]

HOW AWFUL WAS THAT THROW!!!

[adw]

Huge sac fly viz!

[codell]

Originally posted by Tyree
HOW AWFUL WAS THAT THROW!!!

yeah ...a good throw might have had him

[Stack24]

Originally posted by Tyree
HOW AWFUL WAS THAT THROW!!!

No one couldn't really make that throw cause of the way he would have to throw against his body and momentum.

[MR. MEOWGI]

http://home.houston.rr.com/couch/goastrosani.gif

[whag00]

Originally posted by Tyree
HOW AWFUL WAS THAT THROW!!!

Thomas may be able to track down any fly ball but he has the arm of a girl.

[Tyree]

Originally posted by Stack24
No one couldn't really make that throw cause of the way he would have to throw against his body and momentum.

i dont think thats true...was pretty shallow hit and this is supposively the best outfield in the league?!?!

[Stack24]

This early lead is what we need for more confidence and to settle Oswalt down and just take care of the Braves.

[Nick]

Originally posted by Tyree
i dont think thats true...was pretty shallow hit and this is supposively the best outfield in the league?!?!

That ball is nearly off the wall in MMP... its a big ballpark down there in Atlanta.

But... on the Fox "insync" replay... they showed Kent leaving 3rd well before the ball was in Thomas' glove. I just assumed that the videos were off on their times, but it would be funny if it was true and the Braves didn't appeal.

[adw]

I say now we hit jones in the ribs and then we wont have to worry about him....whos with me! Payback time for game 1. :p

[Stack24]

Originally posted by Tyree
i dont think thats true...was pretty shallow hit and this is supposively the best outfield in the league?!?!

If you have played baseball you understand. Plus this is Thomas out there who doesn't have the best arm. He is basically running to left at full speed to get the line out that was hit to him then stop his momentum to throw back to his right to get it home. No one could really make a good throw in that situation.