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[Official] Reds @ Astros

Discussion in 'Houston Astros' started by Castor27, Aug 1, 2011.

  1. BrooksBall

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    Nice homerun by JD
     
  3. jim1961

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    Lyles with a lead?
     
  4. BrooksBall

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    Yep... kind of upper-bodied the pitch up high. Hard to do without good balance. Showed some strength as well.
     
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    He wasn't known for his power in the minors, but it's clear that he's got some pop in his bat.
     
  6. BrooksBall

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    See that play there... Lee was out on a similar play yesterday after likely not busting out of the box.
     
  7. BrooksBall

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    More line drive power. Key for him to prove he can be more than a doubles guy at this level.
     
  8. BrooksBall

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    JD seemed to throw that to 1st effortlessly. I know the rap is that he isn't very good defensively. Any updates on that? Did he improve at all according to people that watched him?
     
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    Sorry, but does anyone have a link to the game? Thanks.
     
  10. jim1961

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    After that monster 2005 season, Willis still trying to get his form back.

    Clubs still giving him a chance. Anyone else think his stint with the Reds is probably his last?
     
  11. BrooksBall

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    Pretty nice pitch there by Lyles to induce the groundout.
     
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    Spectacular play by Phillips to keep Altuve from a single. Fully extended superman catch.
     
  13. BrooksBall

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    Wow! Nearly b2b HRs. Thought it was gone off the bat. Inches away.
     
  14. BrooksBall

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    Lee didn't run hard again.
     
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    Lee, after getting to .280 on 7/28, has now gone 0 for 21 since :(
     
  16. BrooksBall

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    Hey, at least he's hustling and setting a good example for the young fellas. :rolleyes:
     
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    curious as well. was under the impression that he's adequate in left, but can only play left.

    i'm pissed that i missed his first hr.
     
  18. BrooksBall

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    Seriously, does Jordan Lyles sweat?

    It's almost freaky how cool he is, regardless of what's going on. That is a legitimately huge intangible.
     
  19. BrooksBall

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    Yea, if that OremLK cat is around, he should know. He keeps pretty good tabs on that kind of stuff.

    Hopefully there are many more to come. I was shocked that his 2nd hit wasn't a HR. He crushed it. I think it hit the bottom of the yellow line on the Crawfish Boxes. Arguably hit that pitch better than the first one.
     
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    Can we send him to AAA?
     

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