Astros @ Reds

[Castor27]

All game talk goes in here. Please do not give play by play. If you need play by play go to CBS, ESPN, or Yahoo.

Pitching Probables

4-15 Roy Oswalt (1-1, 5.54) vs. Paul Wilson (0-0, 4.50) 6:10 on FSSW

4-16 Andy Pettitte (0-0, 3.18) vs. Eric Milton (1-1, 7.45) 12:15 on KNWS

4-17 TBA vs. Aaron Harang (1-1, 3.65) 12:15 on FSSW

[MadMax]

WWW

[NJRocket]

Well since Duckworth is pitching Sunday....the absolute best we will do is 2-1....hopefully Roy and Andy only give up a run or 2 each so we have a chance.

[rrj_gamz]

I'll say 2 of 3...We didn't play horrible in NY, but didn't do the little things to win...O & Andy get it done...

[ROCKSS]

Hopefully Roy and Andy provide their own run support ;)

[Surfguy]

LLL

[FlyerFanatic]

Originally posted by Surfguy
LLL

Now that's what I'm talking about! :D

Actually, I will go with WWW for the Stro's, Oswalt is what? 12-0 against us? Pettite usually holds his own, and even though Duckworth is pitching for you guys, hes up against Harang, who sucks.

[Fegwu]

LLL

Ausmus falls below the drinking age limit.

Everret starts crying after his first at bat.

Garner goes AWOL after Sunday's lose.

Purpura decides to become the team's interim catcher until further notice.

Berkman's decides to sit this sorry season out and avoid any damage to his psyche.

[fya]

We will lose if the offense continues like this. Clemens and Backe are better than Assmus and everett right now, how pathetic is that?

[Cesar^Geronimo]

LLL

Before this season I never heard of the Red's 3rd baseman (Joe Randa) but he's lighting up the league so far.

If Griffey/Dunn start hitting watch out......

[tierre_brown]

Originally posted by Cesar^Geronimo
LLL

Before this season I never heard of the Red's 3rd baseman (Joe Randa) but he's lighting up the league so far.

If Griffey/Dunn start hitting watch out......

That's because he was toiling in obscurity in KC...he'll come back down to earth soon

WWW, take out the angst of getting swept by the Mets on the Reds

[Uprising]

Bring the brooms!

[Groogrux]

WWL

[Svpernaut]

WWW, we own the Reds... easy as that.

Luke Scott will also hit his first Major League home run this weekend too.

[FlyerFanatic]

Originally posted by Svpernaut
WWW, we own the Reds... easy as that.

Luke Scott will also hit his first Major League home run this weekend too.

Wouldn't surprise me, Great American Ball Park is a very hitter friendly stadium, I expect Dunn might knock a few out as well.

[Cesar^Geronimo]

Randa isn't going to hit 50hr's and bat .400 but he could put up much better numbers. He didn't have the quality of hitters around him in KC (Griffey, Dunn....)

[RocketMan Tex]

WWL

[RocketManJosh]

Originally posted by NJRocket
Well since Duckworth is pitching Sunday....the absolute best we will do is 2-1....hopefully Roy and Andy only give up a run or 2 each so we have a chance.

Who said Duckworth is pitching? I have to believe there is still a good chance that Zeke will be called up to make that start Sunday. Maybe I missed an announcement, in which I will be very sad that they went with Duckworth.

[Groogrux]

Originally posted by RocketManJosh
Who said Duckworth is pitching? I have to believe there is still a good chance that Zeke will be called up to make that start Sunday. Maybe I missed an announcement, in which I will be very sad that they went with Duckworth.

It was in the Chronicle, actually.

http://www.chron.com/cs/CDA/ssistory.mpl/sports/3135755

Righthander Brandon Duckworth was told Thursday he likely will start Sunday against Cincinnati unless the Astros somehow need him in an emergency tonight. Because of two days off over the first two weeks of the seasons, the Astros don't need a fifth starter until Sunday.

"I'm starting (Sunday) unless something happens, as far as I know," Duckworth said.

If Duckworth isn't available, righthander Ezequiel Astacio or lefthander Wandy Rodriguez will come up from Class AAA Round Rock. Astacio threw seven scoreless innings of one-hit ball against the Iowa Cubs on Tuesday and is in line to start Sunday on regular rest. Rodriguez improved to 2-0 Wednesday by holding Iowa to six hits and three runs over five innings.

[gunn]

I'm wondering how many times Ensberg will strike out looking tonight.

[RocketManJosh]

Originally posted by Rocketman95
It was in the Chronicle, actually.

http://www.chron.com/cs/CDA/ssistory.mpl/sports/3135755

Nuts ... Thanks though ... I had not seen that as of yet.

Oh well ... Hopefully Brandon can regain some magic, but I have serious serious doubts

[gunn]

Christ almighty Everett! I think our pitchers have more hits than Adam this year.

[gunn]

Did I call that or what?

[Svpernaut]

Luke Scott with a nice diving catch in left... PRAISE JESUS!

[FlyerFanatic]

Originally posted by Svpernaut
Luke Scott

NO LAST NAME! NO LAST NAME!

ha ha, commentators here on FSN ohio, talking about how fans in NY were chanting that at Luke in left field

Good Stuff :D

[RocketFan007]

That's two times in the last five minutes that FSSW in Austin has gone to a commercial in the middle of an inning.

[Surfguy]

Astros don't even have a hit through 3 innings. Typical.

[FlyerFanatic]

4 K's for Wilson, 5 K's for Oswalt

the DUEL is ON!

[Uprising]

so it seems every game the Astros play is a Pitcher duel. Astros have some bad ass pitchers....but no offense so the opponent also looks good.

[gunn]

Bing!!! That's twice in two at bats.

[Uprising]

HR LANE! UPPER DECK HR!!!!

WOW!!!! :eek: :eek: :D :D :D :D

2-0 good guys!


BOOOM!

[Surfguy]

Am I dreaming?

[FlyerFanatic]

AHHHHHHHHH :mad:

STUPID JASON LANE!!! :mad:

[RocketManJosh]

Well Lane is one part of our offense that has not disappointed this year. He is a going to be a good one!!

[Uprising]

Originally posted by FlyerFanatic
AHHHHHHHHH :mad:

STUPID JASON LANE!!! :mad:

HEHE! :D

LANE you rule!

[FlyerFanatic]

Originally posted by Uprising
HEHE! :D

LANE you rule!

It's just a matter of time before our bats get going... just you wait


:mad:

[Surfguy]

I guess I'm not dreaming...I knocked my glass off the table spilling diet coke everywhere and I almost broke my glass in the process(which would make the 2nd time this week). Pure luck...I scooped my glove hand at it and caught a piece of it easing the fall. :mad:

[The Real Shady]

It's time for Chavez to replace Ausmus.

[The Real Shady]

God, Everett can't do anything right.

[FlyerFanatic]

Nice Double Play! want to see more of that ;)

[Surfguy]

Send Everett to triple-A so he can regain some damn confidence. He's in terrible shape offensively. What's his problem?

[The Real Shady]

Originally posted by Surfguy
Send Everett to triple-A so he can regain some damn confidence. He's in terrible shape offensively. What's his problem?

His sphincter has tightened up since moving to the leadoff spot. Move him down and see how he reacts.

[RocketFan007]

originally posted by Surfguy
Send Everett to triple-A so he can regain some damn confidence. He's in terrible shape offensively. What's his problem?

He's off to a slow start, just like every Astros hitter other than Biggio and Lane.

[rudager]

Originally posted by RocketFan007
He's off to a slow start, just like every Astros hitter other than Biggio and Lane.

Yeah, I wouldn't worry about it. He'll be hitting .230 before you know it!

[rezdawg]

Adam Everett is to hitting like:

a) Peyton Manning is to passing.
b) Brad Lidge is to closing.
c) Yao Ming is to dwarfism.
d) Steve Nash is to dishing.

[Uprising]

Originally posted by FlyerFanatic
It's just a matter of time before our bats get going... just you wait


:mad:

I'm waiting! ;)

WHOOP....Lead off double for Biggio. 9 game hitting streak.

[Oski2005]

9 game hit streak, double number 6. Amazing, eat some crow haters.

[Uprising]

AWESOME! Back to back doubles! Baggy almost had that HOMER!


WHOOP!

no outs!

The bats have come alive! :D :D :D

[Uprising]

3-0 good guys. NO OUTS. Men on the corners.

[The Real Shady]

Poor Reds. PWNED!!

[rudager]

Originally posted by rezdawg
Adam Everett is to hitting like:

a) Peyton Manning is to passing.
b) Brad Lidge is to closing.
c) Yao Ming is to dwarfism.
d) Steve Nash is to dishing.

Adam Everett is to hitting as Adam Everett is to small ears

[FlyerFanatic]

How does Bagwell swing a bat when he cant shoot a basketball or turn and throw from 1st to 2nd? I dont get it :confused:

[rezdawg]

Brad Ausmus is to hitting like:

a) Ben Wallace is to blocking.
b) Carlos Beltran is to honesty.
c) Craig Biggio is to getting hit.
d) Calvin Murphy is to free throw shooting.

[Uprising]

Originally posted by The Real Shady
Poor Reds. PWNED!!

:D Whose your daddy?!

[The Real Shady]

Lane is a PIMP!!!!

[rudager]

Game over.

[FlyerFanatic]

It's over........:(

[Nick]

Bust out the stix.... FINALLY!

[Uprising]

3 run HR!! LANE


BOOOOM! His 2nd HR. 6-0 good guys!!! :D :D :D


WHO IS YOUR DADDY?!!!!! :D :D :D

Originally posted by FlyerFanatic
It's over........:(

:p

[Svpernaut]

Jason FREAKING Lane!

[rudager]

Originally posted by FlyerFanatic
How does Bagwell swing a bat when he cant shoot a basketball or turn and throw from 1st to 2nd? I dont get it :confused:

He's a dirty liar. A dirty liar and a terrible human being. He goes into Walgreens every March and squashes all the Peeps.

[Uprising]

I'm really liking this Lane fellow. ;)

6-0 good guys.

Lane: 2 HRs, 5rbi's.

WOW. Biggio 9 game hitting streak, and his 6th double. Baggy double. I'm loving this!

[Svpernaut]

Originally posted by Uprising
I'm really liking this Lane fellow. ;)

All he ever needed was a shot... bye bye Kent hello Jason Lane!

[Nick]

We FINALLY knock out a starting pitcher before he goes 6 innings... I don't believe we did that yet.

Also, Lane seems like a player who doesn't follow the typical Astros trend of everybody hot or everybody cold... and he's got the type of mentality at the plate that is to be aggressive on anything in the zone.

We'll have to wait it out the entire season... but remember that Jason Lane was one of Gerry's favorite players, and I strongly believe that it was the Biggio vs. Lane rift that probably led Gerry to give it up, and let Pupura handle Drayton's intentions... hell, he even introduced Pupura as "The Jason Lane of GM's."

[Oski2005]

Way to go Willy!

[Uprising]

Taveras with his first TRIPLE! :D :D

[l3igballer23]

Tavares TRIPLE!!

[Svpernaut]

Willy! You sexy bitch and your triples.

[rezdawg]

Willy goes 3.

[Nick]

Finally... Willy hits a gap (this is what the management was begging of him in AA last year).

A lot of "finally's" tonight...

[l3igballer23]

STEAL HOME WILLIE!!!

[FlyerFanatic]

Taveras just adding insult to injury...can we win 1 game this series? :(

[Svpernaut]

Originally posted by l3igballer23
STEAL HOME WILLIE!!!

Good think Everett can't try another squeeze play :-P

[Oski2005]

Originally posted by FlyerFanatic
Taveras just adding insult to injury...can we win 1 game this series? :(

No.

[l3igballer23]

DAMN it ROY, can you do ANYTHING for this team?:rolleyes:

[Svpernaut]

Originally posted by l3igballer23
DAMN it ROY, can you do ANYTHING for this team?:rolleyes:

he's only struck out like 9... that rat bastard!

[FlyerFanatic]

Originally posted by l3igballer23
DAMN it ROY, can you do ANYTHING for this team?:rolleyes:

He is 12-0 against the Reds, about to be 13-0, I would say hes done something...although I dont like it!!!!!!! :mad:

[Oski2005]

Originally posted by Svpernaut
he's only struck out like 9... that rat bastard!

I think, nay, I hope he was being sarcastic. He's not very good at it.

[l3igballer23]

Originally posted by Oski2005
I think, nay, I hope he was being sarcastic. He's not very good at it.


hmm... maybe that's why I used the "sarcastic" smiley

[FlyerFanatic]

Here we go!!!! :D

DANG IT! thought he had it!

[Svpernaut]

Originally posted by Oski2005
I think, nay, I hope he was being sarcastic. He's not very good at it.

I was being sarcastic too... you poo faces!

[FlyerFanatic]

YES! no shut out!

[Uprising]

Originally posted by FlyerFanatic
Here we go!!!! :D

DANG IT! thought he had it!

Well, 2 outs. Doesn't look like the big inning is going to hapen.

[Uprising]

STRIKE THREE!

SIT DOWN! :D

[FlyerFanatic]

Man, this umpire is corner friendly, 9 K's for Oswalt! :eek:

[Oski2005]

Originally posted by l3igballer23
hmm... maybe that's why I used the "sarcastic" smiley

Well, now that I think about it, hopefully, you weren't being sarcastic either as sarcasm is meant to be cutting or negative (I use it the wrong way sometimes as well). The rolleyes is always used as a negative around here. I hope you were being facetious.

[rudager]

Alan Ashby just said Roy is pitching like he did two or three years ago..."like Maddux with enormously better stuff".

[Nick]

Originally posted by FlyerFanatic
Man, this umpire is corner friendly, 9 K's for Oswalt! :eek:

Well, considering that none of the batters are protesting, I think he's getting a good part of that plate.

Griffey thought he had another one... I guess he's gotta wait a couple of weeks for the weather to warm up before those shots are in the river.

[FlyerFanatic]

Originally posted by Nick
Well, considering that none of the batters are protesting, I think he's getting a good part of that plate.

Griffey thought he had another one... I guess he's gotta wait a couple of weeks for the weather to warm up before those shots are in the river.

Let's hope it doesnt take a few weeks, but if it does, at least get some hits JR!!!!!!! :mad:

[Svpernaut]

holy hell, everett hit a double!

[codell]

hey guys ..about to order new checks ...

how do yall like this style?

http://www.designerchecks.com/images/Checks/lg/DC_MLBASTROS_ck_lg_1.jpg

[Uprising]

Oswalt and Lane PWN the reds! :D :D

Nice checks Codell. I'm thinking of getting the Astros Visa card.

[The Real Shady]

Jason Lane is on fire.

BTW. Morgan Ensberg runs like a dork.

[Oski2005]

Originally posted by codell
hey guys ..about to order new checks ...

how do yall like this style?

http://www.designerchecks.com/images/Checks/lg/DC_MLBASTROS_ck_lg_1.jpg

Send me one of your current ones, signed, and I'll tell you.


They look nice, is that the only Astros style though?

[RocketFan007]

People still use checks?

[FlyerFanatic]

One positive thing for the Reds is that Kearns is hitting, can be a crucial bat for us, been injured past couple of years, he starts getting hot look out

Well let's hope we can get em tommorow boys.

[Uprising]

BASES LOADED. 2 OUTS!

WHOOP! :D

[codell]

here is my other choice ...blah

http://www.checksunlimited.com/images/Checks/lg/NBA288414_ck_lg_1.jpg

[Uprising]

Chavez with a 2 run single!

9-1! Who is your daddy! :D

[codell]

Originally posted by Oski2005
Send me one of your current ones, signed, and I'll tell you.


They look nice, is that the only Astros style though?

should I make it out to "Jack Ass"?

*ZING*

[The Real Shady]

There is hope for this offense. :)

[Uprising]

I love having the Reds in our division. :cool:

[Uprising]

Originally posted by The Real Shady
There is hope for this offense. :)

Maybe they were so crappy up in NY was because of the COLD weather? :confused:

[DaDakota]

Man,

I can't believe we let Jason Lane rot on the bench for the last 2 years.

And people argued that Biggio should play over him.......SHEESH !!

;)

DD

[FlyerFanatic]

Originally posted by Uprising
I love having the Reds in our division. :cool:

I love all the World Series rings the Reds have that the Stros dont :D

[l3igballer23]

Is Lidge coming in "irreguardless" of the situation?

[Uprising]

Originally posted by FlyerFanatic
I love all the World Series rings the Reds have that the Stros dont :D

ehhh. Let me re-phrase that then. I love having the reds in our division NOW.

The Astros pwn them.

[FlyerFanatic]

Originally posted by Uprising
ehhh. Let me re-phrase that then. I love havign the reds in our division NOW.

The Astros pwn them.

That's a little better, and yes, in recent years, Lidner finally decided to get his head out of the ground and buy a little bit of pitching.

[RocketFan007]

Get off Adam!

[Uprising]

WOW! :eek:

Even Adam is hitting the Reds!

That was his 2nd double tonight!

[Smokey]

Did David Weathers ever pitch for the Astros?

[Uprising]

Originally posted by Smokey
Did David Weathers ever pitch for the Astros?

You kidding me?

He was horrible.

............yes he did pitch for the Stros.

[Surfguy]

Originally posted by Uprising
WOW! :eek:

Even Adam is hitting the Reds!

That was his 2nd double tonight!

I guess we need to cut him a break...for now. ;)

[codell]

nice effort there by Kearns

[Uprising]

Morgan with a double!

11-2 Good Guys!

Can I say.... BLOW OUT?! :D

Originally posted by codell
nice effort there by Kearns

He is doing a great job carrying this team. :)

[The Real Shady]

LOL!! The Reds suck. :D

[l3igballer23]

Originally posted by codell
nice effort there by Kearns

Remember last year, he hit a big homerun to beat the Cubs late in the season. He keeps on giving.:D

[The Real Shady]

Russ Springer should give you guys a couple of runs FlyerFanatic.

[Uprising]

WOW! A 1-2-3 inning for Springer! Amazing! :)

[The Real Shady]

Lane and Chavez are trying to help Lidge get more K's

[arkoe]

Lidge's stuff is just nasty. I wouldn't want to be hitting against him.

Second dropped foul ball.

[The Real Shady]

Lidge

KKK

[Surfguy]

We laid down some major hurt on the Reds.

[Lil Francis]

What happen to all the hype Austin Kearns use to get. I thought he was going to be a can't miss but it seems like he lost it already.

[RocketFan007]

originally posted by Lil Francis
What happen to all the hype Austin Kearns use to get. I thought he was going to be a can't miss but it seems like he lost it already.

He's been hurt for the majority of the last two seasons. He's still just 24, so he still has alot of time ahead of him.

I wouldn't mind having the Reds OF minus Griffey: Pena, Dunn and Kearns all really good hitters and Dunn is the oldest at 25.

[Uprising]

Originally posted by RocketFan007
He's been hurt for the majority of the last two seasons. He's still just 24, so he still has alot of time ahead of him.

I wouldn't mind having the Reds OF minus Griffey: Pena, Dunn and Kearns all really good hitters and Dunn is the oldest at 25.

Only problem with Dunn is that he strikes out like no other....well. I guess like Sosa does.

Anyways, I guess I would take him though considering how he hits when he makes contact.

[NJRocket]

Great job last night...although I still think we need Everett out of the leadoff spot...it was nice to finally see some production from a catcher as well.

I didn't see the game but was there any talk of why we used Lidge last night knowing Pettitte will be on his usual pitch count today? Did i see that right that he threw like 30 pitches?

[RocketFan007]

originally posted by NJRocket
I didn't see the game but was there any talk of why we used Lidge last night knowing Pettitte will be on his usual pitch count today? Did i see that right that he threw like 30 pitches?

According to mlb.com he only threw 16 pitches. I'm pretty sure they just wanted to give him some work since he hadn't pitched in a few days.

Ausmus is back in the line up today, with Burke playing left against the lefty Milton.

[Smokey]

Great commercial.

She's annoying but I'm desperate.

[The Real Shady]

Originally posted by Smokey
Great commercial.

She's annoying but I'm desperate.

What's that all about?

[RocketFan007]

Bill Brown just said that Duckworth would be the starter tomorrow.

[Smokey]

Originally posted by The Real Shady
What's that all about?

Bud Light commercial.

Guy goes over to annoying chick's apartment. She leaves the room to get Bud Light. He calls up his buddy and is like "she's annoying but I'm desperate". She comes back and says "hey did you meet my parrot?". Then the parrot says "she's annoying but I'm desperate". The chick kicks him out.

[Nick]

Pettite's stuff looks filthy early on. It also helps that the Reds are such a free-swinging club.

I'm ecstatic about Andy... its only his 3rd start, and he looks miles ahead of where he was during his 1st.

[The Real Shady]

Originally posted by Smokey
Bud Light commercial.

Guy goes over to annoying chick's apartment. She leaves the room to get Bud Light. He calls up his buddy and is like "she's annoying but I'm desperate". She comes back and says "hey did you meet my parrot?". Then the parrot says "she's annoying but I'm desperate". The chick kicks him out.

What does the guy say after the bird says, "she's annoying but I'm desperate."

[Oski2005]

Is the game not on in Bryan/CS once again?

[NIKEstrad]

Originally posted by Oski2005
Is the game not on in Bryan/CS once again?

It's on UPN in Austin...

[Uprising]

Originally posted by Oski2005
Is the game not on in Bryan/CS once again?

NOPE.

Doesn't look like COX is picking up any of the KNWS games. Last year they carried EVERY televised game. Now, just FSSW! :mad: :mad:

[Smokey]

Originally posted by The Real Shady
What does the guy say after the bird says, "she's annoying but I'm desperate."

I don't remember. Something like "what's that about?" trying to brush it off.

[Smokey]

Originally posted by Uprising
NOPE.

Doesn't look like COX is picking up any of the KNWS games. Last year they carried EVERY televised game. Now, just FSSW! :mad: :mad:

I'm watching on MLB TV. It's odd cause I'm in a blackout zipcode.

[Smokey]

Originally posted by Smokey
I don't remember. Something like "what's that about?" trying to brush it off.

Oops. You were playing along. :o

[Oski2005]

Originally posted by Uprising
NOPE.

Doesn't look like COX is picking up any of the KNWS games. Last year they carried EVERY televised game. Now, just FSSW! :mad: :mad:

Have you called? I'm about to call. Nevermind, they close at 12:30 today. What a crock of sh*t.

[The Real Shady]

Originally posted by Smokey
Oops. You were playing along. :o

:)

[Smokey]

What happened to the Astros black jerseys?

Black for weekend day home games. Red for weekend day road day games. Solves the problem.

[Uprising]

Originally posted by Oski2005
Have you called? I'm about to call. Nevermind, they close at 12:30 today. What a crock of sh*t.

THe link still works at KTRH.

http://ktrh.com/audio.html

I just opened up the streaming audio.

It is BS that COX isn't picking it up. They had like every single game last year. I wonder if they even have a Astros schedule at the COX office this year.

[Nick]

Originally posted by Smokey
What happened to the Astros black jerseys?

Black for weekend day home games. Red for weekend day road day games. Solves the problem.

They hated the black jerseys because they were making them so damn hot, absorbing all the sun.

They haven't worn them since early 2001, when they decided to scrap them all-together for the Red ones. Now, the only difference is that the home reds say "Astros", and the road ones say "Houston".

I like the red. I also think that four uniforms is enough for one team to choose from (The pinstripes, the reds, the greys, and the all-white saturday homes w/ red caps).

[NIKEstrad]

Dear lord, a good play by a corner outfielder. Burke to Everett to Bags for the double play, just like we always imagined, heh.

Congrats to Burke, I imagine that is one of his first outfield assists ever.

[Nick]

Damn... a freak bloop basically negates Burke's play, as the three runs end up scoring anyways.

[The Real Shady]

Holy crap?!! Ausmus came through.

[RocketFan007]

Ausmus RBI double. He ripped that ball.

[Uprising]

I love the red jersey, it looks even better when they bat and you see the State emblem badge on their shoulder.

[Uprising]

BOOM!

RBI DOUBLE BY .......AUSMUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:eek:

[RocketFan007]

Man, Taveras has looked pretty bad ever since that great start. 2-19 in the last 6 games.

[RocketFan007]

Ugh, Everett grounds out on a 3-0 pitch. You'd think as bad as he's started off that he'd be taking 3-0, and try to get Biggio up with 2 on.

[Nick]

Originally posted by RocketFan007
Ugh, Everett grounds out on a 3-0 pitch. You'd think as bad as he's started off that he'd be taking 3-0, and try to get Biggio up with 2 on.

Garner's thinking was probably if you're going to bust out of a slump, there's nothing like a fat 3-0 pitch right down the middle.

Adam just rolled over on it, but I was green-lighting him all the way as well... he normally handles fastballs pretty well.

[Lil Francis]

Originally posted by Uprising
BOOM!

RBI DOUBLE BY .......AUSMUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:eek: Ausmus with a RBI double?? That has to be an old April Fool's Joke.

[The Real Shady]

What's the Astros record this year vs. Left handed pitchers. It seems like we can't do anything against them.

[RocketFan007]

originally posted by The Read Shady
What's the Astros record this year vs. Left handed pitchers. It seems like we can't do anything against them.

I think 1-2. We beat Milton in Houston then lost to two lefties in NY.

[LongTimeFan]

Nice AB by Morgan...

[Uprising]

Wow, a 12 pitch walk for Ensberg! Great at bat! :cool:

[RocketFan007]

Come on Lane, big bomb right here.

[The Real Shady]

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

[The Real Shady]

Wow. Not surprising;

[Uprising]

Another Rookie Collision! How many is that now!? 3 this season?!

They dropped the ball. Burke and Taveras run into eachother.

It's scored a double....:rolleyes:

[Nick]

Inexperience backfires.... Willy doesn't call of Burke, and Burke ranges too far for a ball.

= COLLISION!

[Smokey]

Read Mike Hampton's quote.

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2005/baseball/mlb/04/16/bc.bbo.trendythreads.ap/index.html

[Uprising]

"I imagine it appeals to women, it's flashier," Braves pitcher Mike Hampton said.

[Nick]

Originally posted by Uprising
"I imagine it appeals to women, it's flashier," Braves pitcher Mike Hampton said.

What does Shaun Bagwell have to say?

[RIET]

Originally posted by Nick
What does Shaun Bagwell have to say?

Im a whore

- Shaun Bagwell

[The Real Shady]

Originally posted by RIET
Im a whore

- Shaun Bagwell

:D

[RocketFan007]

Harville has great stuff, when he hits his spots, he's damn near unhittable.

[RocketFan007]

Baggy lead off double, come on 'Stros!

[Nick]

Originally posted by RocketFan007
Harville has great stuff, when he hits his spots, he's damn near unhittable.

He excels in situations where he's not taxed with having to protect a lead.

But, give him a save situation, or a hold, and he'll revert to mental midgetness.

Ugh... Ensberg.... DRIVE the ball.

[RocketFan007]

RBI Lamb. 3-2 Reds.

Vizcaino pinch hitting for Ausmus.

[Uprising]

3-2 game!

2 outs. top of the 9th.

[Uprising]

Lamb is awesome. I wish he was an everyday player. We need his bat.

[RocketFan007]

originally posted by Uprising
Lamb is awesome. I wish he was an everyday player. We need his bat.

If we played in the American League, he'd be a great DH. He's just horrible with the glove, remember he cost us a game in NY.

[Uprising]

Wow, they actually won.

Astros have won 12 of the last 13 games against the reds.;)

[Nick]

Originally posted by Uprising
Lamb is awesome. I wish he was an everyday player. We need his bat.

Yea, but if we're playing in a lot of close games (which we are this year), he's just as valuable as a weapon in late-game situations.

[FlyerFanatic]

Originally posted by Uprising
Wow, they actually won.

Astros have won 12 of the last 13 games against the reds.;)

I guess we will have to start our own little streak of wins eh? :D

[Aceshigh7]

Originally posted by RocketFan007
If we played in the American League, he'd be a great DH. He's just horrible with the glove, remember he cost us a game in NY.

I wouldn't say he cost us that game with his error. We had plenty of opportunities that game. Our bats cost us the game.

[The Real Shady]

I like our batting lineup for this game.

[FlyerFanatic]

Good thing I come home and I see 2 on for the Stros and no outs, come on Harang!!!! :mad:

[The Real Shady]

Probably outside but way too close to take Bagwell Stop praying for a walk and start hacking.

[FlyerFanatic]

DP!!!!!! YES!!!!!!!!

[Surfguy]

That's about as ugly as it gets with 2 men on and 0 outs to start a game.

[FlyerFanatic]

JOE RANDA!!!!!!!! WOOO HOOO

2 run shot!

[The Real Shady]

I have a feeling this could be the last time we see Duckworth as a starter. :)

[RocketManJosh]

Originally posted by The Real Shady
I have a feeling this could be the last time we see Duckworth as a starter. :)

Yeah right ... Garner is so stubborn that he is going to wait for Brandon to be 0-8 before he decides to make a move. Duckworth showed us NOTHING last year, and he definitely didn't deserve this opportunity. I dont care if he is out of options.

[RocketFan007]

Duckworth has looked really good after the homer, too bad are bats are making Harang look like Cy Young. 6 Ks through 3 innings is pathetic.

[RocketFan007]

Viz is making a case to get some starts at SS over Everett.

[RocketFan007]

RBI single from Bags.

2-1 Reds.

[RocketFan007]

Opposite field homer by Lane.

3-2 Astros.

[Master Baiter]

Nice shot. Lane is on fire.

[Surfguy]

Damn...I missed it.

[The Real Shady]

LOL!!! Way to go Ducky. :rolleyes:

[Master Baiter]

Jesus, he hung that pitch like crazy.

[Master Baiter]

Originally posted by Master Baiter
Jesus, he hung that pitch like crazy.
And then damn near did it again.

[RocketManJosh]

What's the point of even watching the game when Duckworth pitches. At least in previous years, there was a decent chance that the offense could cover him.

[rocketfat]

if this guy is anything but sent down within the next week, i'm off Stubborn Phil's bandwagon for good.

who didnt see this coming?

[The Real Shady]

:D Duckworth gave up the 2nd longest HR ever at that park.

[Angle02]

Ducky with a ground rule double to right

[FlyerFanatic]

Our middle relief sucks, we lose every game here, come on mercker

[Surfguy]

Chavez is my starting catcher.

[FlyerFanatic]

REAL SWEET! :mad:

tied 5-5

[Nick]

That's twice today that the double-steal has bit us in the ass... but this time, it happens with Jeff Freaking Bagwell on deck.

The first one was okay, to try and maybe jump-start this offense, but you GOTTA give Baggy a chance to drive those runs in.

[msn]

Originally posted by Surfguy
Chavez is my starting catcher.
on your fantasy league team? or do you coach somewhere?

[RocketManJosh]

Originally posted by Nick
That's twice today that the double-steal has bit us in the ass... but this time, it happens with Jeff Freaking Bagwell on deck.

The first one was okay, to try and maybe jump-start this offense, but you GOTTA give Baggy a chance to drive those runs in.

I really don't mind aggressive plays like that especially with someone that handles the bat so well like Jose does.

However I see your point about Bagwell being on deck. I still think it was an ok move however.

[Surfguy]

Originally posted by msn
on your fantasy league team? or do you coach somewhere?

No...just as far as the Astros go. I think Chavez has more upside than Ausmus.

Off topic, my sweet dog Zoe(Ridgeback) just killed another squirrel in my backyard. The squirrel got in a few licks apparently as my dog has a cut above his nose. Poor squirrel. Oh well. Back to the game... .

[RocketManJosh]

What the hell is Ensberg's problem ... Hes had a lot of strikeouts looking lately. He and Lane definitely need to be switched in the lineup at least until he gets this straightened out.

[Nick]

Originally posted by RocketManJosh
I really don't mind aggressive plays like that especially with someone that handles the bat so well like Jose does.

However I see your point about Bagwell being on deck. I still think it was an ok move however.

Well, I gues the point is moot since they probably would have brought on Wagner to face Bagwell anyways.

Man... Wagner has always looked good against the Astros.. but I've seen him look flat-out awful when I watch any other game he ptiches in. I guess he's got it in for his home-town team, or he's in our heads... whatever it is, we make him look like another Lidge (which he's not).

[msn]

Originally posted by RocketManJosh
What the hell is Ensberg's problem ...
He's not a power hitter and he's hitting cleanup. AE's not a leadoff hitter, and he's hitting leadoff.

All this, waiting for Berkman to heal and Willy to "be ready", and then the Astros will have a lineup that does not suck. I guess Garner wants Biggio to have the advantage of hitting in front of Bagwell while we wait for Willy to "be ready"? Because Biggio-Everett-Bagwell proved last year to be outstanding. So far, the reverse has been piss-poor (although it is quite early to say anything like that).

[RocketFan007]

originally posted by msn
He's not a power hitter and he's hitting cleanup.

He's not hitting clean up today.

[msn]

Originally posted by Surfguy
I think Chavez has more upside than Ausmus.
He doesn't. He's almost as old as Ausmus, just as bad a hitter, and doesn't catch as well.

[msn]

Originally posted by RocketFan007
He's not hitting clean up today.
Really? (...checks Yahoo...)

Wow, I haven't checked the game out this afternoon; I'm at work. Has he hit fifth before this year?

Ensberg is a 7-hitter. I've never been really impressed with him. To me, he's one step above Ausmus or Everett.

[arkoe]

Lane's terrible in the outfield.

[FlyerFanatic]

WILL MO coming through!

6-5 Reds

[Nick]

Originally posted by arkoe
Lane's terrible in the outfield.

You're going to blame Lane for that? That ball was over his head in less than a second.

[Angle02]

Originally posted by FlyerFanatic
WILL MO coming through!

6-5 Reds

Begone Red's fan... :D
Well....We have one last shot at tying it again

[arkoe]

I'm blaming Lane for misreading the ball off the bat and then misreading the bounce off the wall as well.

[Oski2005]

Does Willy Mo remind you guys of anybody?


http://tinypic.com/4ijus7

[RocketManJosh]

What a terrible throw that was by Burke ... I dont know what they showed on Houston TV, but the Reds TV showed a replay and it was a total looper that must've been like 20 feet off the ground. You are never going to get someone out at home with a throw like that. Better off throwing a low one that bounces in.

[Nick]

Originally posted by RocketManJosh
What a terrible throw that was by Burke ... I dont know what they showed on Houston TV, but the Reds TV showed a replay and it was a total looper that must've been like 20 feet off the ground. You are never going to get someone out at home with a throw like that. Better off throwing a low one that bounces in.

The throw was right on the money... but you're not going to get many people out period when your 2B is fielding a relay, and throwing home from the outfield... while a guy that runs well is motoring from first, seeing the play in front of him the whole time.

Lane with a 2B.... you HAVE to get him home now.

[RocketFan007]

Lead off double by Lane.

[FlyerFanatic]

HOLY ****!, the reds game just went off the air in between inninng FSN Ohio is showing The Sports List show, WTF!!!!!!:mad:

[Nick]

well, there's 1 out wasted... no sacrifice.

[FlyerFanatic]

Ahh nice came back on

[Nick]

2 outs... looks like yet another 1 run loss coming.

[RocketFan007]

DAMMIT, two fly balls that don't advance the runner.

Everett up to try and extend the game.

[RocketFan007]

Passed ball, Bruntlet to third.

2-0 to Everett.

[Nick]

Just for kicks, a WP... that would have scored Lane (Bruntlett now) had we sacrificed.

[PhiSlammaJamma]

Thank god we still have our worst hitter to bring up in a clutch situation.

[arkoe]

Throw another wild pitch.

[Nick]

Originally posted by PhiSlammaJamma
Thank god we still have our worst hitter to bring up in a clutch situation.

That's what happens when you start Lamb and Viz on the same day.

[RocketFan007]

Everett walks. Come on Burke.

[Smokey]

I don't want to watch extra innings. Take the lead dammit.

[FlyerFanatic]

2 of 3 from the Stros! Nice, 2-0 in last two meetings with Astros, the streak is ALIVE! :D

[Smokey]

Originally posted by Smokey
I don't want to watch extra innings. Take the lead dammit.

Oh well.

[Surfguy]

Originally posted by Smokey
I don't want to watch extra innings. Take the lead dammit.

How about tying the game first?

And the Aswoes continue... .

[arkoe]

Originally posted by Smokey
I don't want to watch extra innings. Take the lead dammit.

Don't worry, you don't even have to watch another half inning. :(

[Nick]

Minus the first loss to the Mets, here are your road-trip loss final scores:
0-1
3-4
2-3
5-6


Plenty of room for second-guessing, and what-if's when you have that many 1 run losses.

[Master Baiter]

Bunt the damn runner to third and then all you need is a sac fly to tie it. How hard is this concept?

[Surfguy]

Originally posted by Nick

Plenty of room for second-guessing, and what-if's when you have that many 1 run losses.

God I hope we don't become one of those teams notorious for losing the close ballgame. It seems we are already that team.

[arkoe]

Originally posted by Master Baiter
Bunt the damn runner to third and then all you need is a sac fly to tie it. How hard is this concept?

Wait a minute... you want to play small ball?!?

:D

[gunn]

Ensberg needs to pack his bags, and get the hell out of town (Drayton too, for that matter). I'm getting awfully tired of watching him take called strike three.

[Fegwu]

Lane is now on pace to hit 59 home runs and drive in 162 RBIs.

Slugging and OPS is healthy at 0.727 and 1.038 respectively so far but he is not walking. This has affected his OBP (0.311).

Lane, Qualls, Andy, Roger, Lidge and Bidge are the consistent bright spots so far. It is hard to watch now but I will continue to tune my dial to every Astros game and visit the park. For some reason I feel more passionate about this team than I have ever felt for any Houston team this decade. It hurts so bad but the great thing about baseball is that there is another game almost immediately to help erase the pain of a recent loss.

[Uprising]

Well, atleast one of the Houston teams is winning.

[leroy420]

Originally posted by gunn
Ensberg needs to pack his bags, and get the hell out of town (Drayton too, for that matter). I'm getting awfully tired of watching him take called strike three.

Well, I sort of agree with you. Ensberg is simply terrible right now. What does he think he sees when the pitch is thigh high right down the middle? I've never seen someone take so many called strikes when he's already got two. On the last one, he was lucky it didn't happen 1 pitch sooner on a close one on hte outside edge of the plate. It's getting pathetic. SWING THE FREAKING BAT! Unfortunately, Lamb isn't looking much better and he is a huge defensive liability. Maybe give Viz some starts at 3rd until Ensberg can get to the eye doctor.

[Groogrux]

Originally posted by gunn
Ensberg needs to pack his bags, and get the hell out of town (Drayton too, for that matter). I'm getting awfully tired of watching him take called strike three.

I pick you. Go root for the Cardinals and the god that is David freaking Eckstein.

[Cesar^Geronimo]

Go Reds!!!!

I love Spring --- everyone is a contender.

The Nationals are kicking butt, the Yankees are in the basement.
Joe Randa is the best 3rd baseman in the NL

The bad part is when reality begins to settle in.