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[Official] Astros @ Pirates

Discussion in 'Houston Astros' started by Castor27, Aug 22, 2016.

  1. mick fry

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    I really could care more.:(
     
  2. cardpire

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    Easy on him guys. He's really smart!
     
  3. J.R.

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    Loving me that lineup. Cole has been hittable this year so let's hope the 'Stros jump on him early.

    Springer seems to be wearing down lately. Hopefully tomorrow's off day helps him get right.
     
  5. Nick

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    He did just have a pretty good series in Baltimore. I think people will tend to view Springer as consistently struggling because he's quite streaky.

    When he's on, he's awesome... when he's not on he's ice cold.

    Minus a terrible June, his monthly totals have been quite consistent.
     
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    It's seems like a speedster ends up batting behind Reed, whether it's Marisnick, Hernandez or Kemp. Seeing those guys on first while Reed's on second always gives me a chuckle.
     
  8. Buck Turgidson

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    Marwin needs to get his ass back in gear. He's been pretty terrible this month.
     
  9. NewRoxFan

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    Wasn't he 3-4 last night? :grin: Though agree, he has only hit .209 in August. Though still would prefer him at 1B than Reed (understanding the need to develop Reed into something).
     
  10. rocketpower2

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    Marwin ideally isn't an everyday player. He just does not hit consistently enough and provides immense value as the super utility guy coming off of the bench.
     
  11. MrBear1

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    Marwin's OBP is pathetic, like worse than Reed's
     
  12. Houstunna

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    Awesome stat

    On the road this season, Altuve has more 4-hit games than 0-hit games :eek:
     
  13. conquistador#11

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    should have been a strike if the ump was giving mchugh the same stike zone
     
  14. stobbartjohn

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    Ridiculous call there, robbed of a strikeout
     
  15. Buck Turgidson

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    Yep, that was a ********ing call.
     
  16. rocketpower2

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    McHugh is just absolutely dreadful at putting hitters away.

    .880 OPS against after going up 0-2. Just pathetic.
     
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    dead center! gattis stays hot
     
  18. xcrunner51

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    Two run bomb for Gattis drives in Correa from 1st!
     
  19. Buck Turgidson

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    You knew that was gone the minute you heard ball hit bat.
     
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    Gattis bomb....needed that.
     

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