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[Official] Astros @ Mariners

Discussion in 'Houston Astros' started by Castor27, Jul 30, 2018.

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  1. BMoney

    BMoney Contributing Member

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    I would like to see Marwin Gonzales play twice a week. Soon.
     
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    5 loses in row would not be good at all.
     
    #22 edwardc, Jul 30, 2018
  3. Buck Turgidson

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    Hell of a throw by Yuli.

    eta: but I do love pistachios

    eta2: Stassi gets a HUGE gold star for blocking Cole's curve that bounced halfway to the plate, with runners on
     
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  4. texans1095

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    We’re well on our way to another loss with this lineup not able to do anything. Come is dealing but we have to do more at the plate.
     
    #24 texans1095, Jul 30, 2018
  5. rdsgonzo13

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    Just how well do you have to pitch as an Astro starter to get a win these days?

    This offense is insanely bad tonight... Paxton had a 85-90 pitch count and he is on pace to pitch a complete game shut out
     
    #25 rdsgonzo13, Jul 30, 2018
  6. rdsgonzo13

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    And trade after trade is for relief pitching when our issue is clearly hitting...
     
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  7. texans1095

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    I do think the hitting issues will resolve internally when Altuve and Correa are back whereas the bullpen issues had to be addressed through trade. I would like to see us trade for a bat of some sort though.
     
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  8. rdsgonzo13

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    Altuve and Correa won’t change the fact no Astro in 2018 besides them George and Alex (our 4 stars) can’t hit above league average.

    We are top heavy; our 5-9 hitters this year aren’t good. Kemp might be but jury still out to some degree...
     
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  9. CK Johnson

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    This. Is. Trash.
     
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  10. texans1095

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    There are other Astros hitting above league average. But I agree with your point.
     
    #30 texans1095, Jul 30, 2018
  11. SooneRockStro

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    No excuse not to trade for a bat.
     
    #31 SooneRockStro, Jul 30, 2018
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    Aaaaand this one is LIKELY over. I’d be shocked if we score two runs tonight.
     
    #32 texans1095, Jul 30, 2018
  13. PhiSlammaJamma

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    I think the AAA team needs to hold a team meeting. And I'm not even sure who I'm talking about, but someone is not delivering talent.
     
    #33 PhiSlammaJamma, Jul 30, 2018
  14. DudeWah

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    Yuli hitting nearly .300 still even while being in a slump = not above league average.

    Hmm... interesting.


    On a whole though I agree. Marwin, Reddick, Gattis (save for one hot month) have all been really bad. Not to mention Springer has looked a shell of himself.
     
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    It's gotta suck pitching for this team right now. No margin for error. This could be another loss for a pitcher who has been dominant for the team.
     
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    Don't forget Yuli!
     
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  17. Buck Turgidson

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    2 outs: CB middle meat, CB middle meat (base hit); 88mph puss to Cruz (ripped for a 2B)

    That escalated quickly.
     
    #37 Buck Turgidson, Jul 30, 2018
  18. SooneRockStro

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    James Paxton is our daddy.
     
    #38 SooneRockStro, Jul 30, 2018
  19. CK Johnson

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    I'll be absolutely shocked if Astros get another hit much less a walk.
     
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  20. rdsgonzo13

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    True. Forgot about him.
     
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