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[Unofficial 2017 ALCS] New York Yankees vs. Houston Astros

Discussion in 'Houston Astros' started by swyyyguy, Oct 12, 2017.

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  1. Houstunna

    Houstunna Mr Graphix
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    Max, you are one of my favorite posters.

    You sound like a less jaded version of my dad. Less because he just straight up started cheering for other MFs.

    I really just hope my fellow true HOU fans have better things going on in their lives than living and dying with local sports.
     
    #4761 Houstunna, Oct 17, 2017
  2. BMoney

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    Me, right now:
     
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  3. mvpcrossxover

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    If keuchel or Verlander pitch gems again, these dudes better not **** it up for them too.
     
    #4763 mvpcrossxover, Oct 17, 2017
  4. MadMax

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    i can assure you I’ll never start cheering for other MFs. Too connected to this city.
     
    #4764 MadMax, Oct 17, 2017
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  5. SooneRockStro

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    Offense in one of the worst slumps of the season, yet it's still 2-2. Silver linings my friends. If this offense gets back on track tomorrow and DK and JV do what they do, then this 2 game losing streak will be a blip on the radar.
     
    #4765 SooneRockStro, Oct 17, 2017
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  6. v3.0

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    If DK or JV got that 4 run lead, this would have been a W. If we have to play small ball for games 5 and 6 to get runs, then do it.
     
    #4766 v3.0, Oct 17, 2017
  7. Nook

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    Amen.

    This hurts .... I can't say I am shocked... until it happens I am half expecting it not to happen. The talent is there but that isn't always enough.

    This game 5 is going to decide the series... Peacock better pitch if the pen is needed.
     
    #4767 Nook, Oct 17, 2017
  8. lnchan

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    Yes.

    I guess anonymity doesn't suit me.
     
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  9. Stack24

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    The problem is that there is only so long you can hold on to those silver linings. The 2-3-2 format is not forgiving if you don't pull off one in their home field and tonight was a night to steal it. Our bats have gone silent at the worst time and we face Tanaka tomorrow who is really good in NY. We were barely able to hit him in Houston and he sucks on the road.
     
    #4769 Stack24, Oct 17, 2017
  10. Houstunna

    Houstunna Mr Graphix
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    No city is worse except maybe CLE.

    <3-team cities are invalid
    4+ are automatically better
     
    #4770 Houstunna, Oct 17, 2017
  11. Phillyrocket

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    Just finished the game watched it late off of DVR....

    Worthless, useless, piece of **** ******* bullpen.

    That’s all.
     
    #4771 Phillyrocket, Oct 17, 2017
  12. Houstunna

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    Even if Stros finish NY, the rotation is prolly f***** for WS.

    We can't hit and have 6 total pitchers who can be trusted. Fortunately, they're all capable of 4+ innings.

    I straight up will say we're Not winning this season.

    Prove me wrong, Snitch Ass H-Sports... I gladly eat all crow.

    What a game to lose. F***** embarrassment of a sports city.
     
    #4772 Houstunna, Oct 17, 2017
  13. Houstunna

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    Yeah, me neither. I don't even dare wear other teams gear.

    But I'll still call a spade a spade. Mark Ass Sports City --- but I'm a sucker for love.
     
    #4773 Houstunna, Oct 17, 2017
  14. Uprising

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    Amen. If it doesn't say Houston.... I'm not interested
     
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  15. Houstunna

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    Yeah, few can blame Hinch.

    Most thought Lance should be 3 IP only regardless of success.

    The bullpen wasn't gas can, it was ether.

    Three damn hits.
     
    #4775 Houstunna, Oct 17, 2017
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    lol I feel the same way.
     
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  17. mick fry

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    [​IMG] Daily affirmation is all this team needs!
     
    #4777 mick fry, Oct 17, 2017
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  18. Nick

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    There was once a time I thought Devo was going to be this year's Andrew Miller. Many people here did. A multi-inning pitcher/weapon that was this team's best reliever.

    At this point, this collective bullpen isn't even at 2015 standards. Musgrove has great stuff, but throws a lot of pitches in the zone.... which doesn't always work out with playoff-focused hitters zoning in on anything hittable. Gregerson may even be in front of Harris now, that's how far that guy has fallen.

    Giles being a 2-inning type closer never appeared to be a great idea from the get-go... but evolved organically (in a bad way) due to Devo's regression, Harris falling off a cliff in the second half, and Musgrove still figuring out the nuances of being a late-game bullpen pitcher.
     
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  19. Surfguy

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    How bad is our bullpen compared to bullpens of the team's past? They seem bad when the sky is falling. But, are they that bad compared to past years?
     
    #4779 Surfguy, Oct 17, 2017
  20. mick fry

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    Astros Strike Zone
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    Shaded areas show where strikes are typically called. Distance from strike zone and percentages are based on typical zone actually called, not rulebook zone.

    Call hurts #Astros Ball 1 should be strike 1 Bot 8 Giles vs Gardner 20% call same 1.9in from edge

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    Call hurts #Astros Ball 1 should be strike 2 Bot 8 Musgrove vs Romine 14% call same 3.4in from edge

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    Call hurts #Astros Ball 1 should be strike 2 Bot 8 Musgrove vs Frazier 14% call same 3.4in from edge

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    Call hurts #Astros Strike 1 should be ball 3 Top 7 Green vs Gonzalez 12% call same 2.4in from edge

    [​IMG]
     
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