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[Official] Astros @ Angels

Discussion in 'Houston Astros' started by Castor27, May 8, 2023.

  1. sealclubber1016

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    I guess Pressly figured he hadn't had enough high stress pitches this season so he had to make it interesting.

    Jesus that was unnecessary
     
  2. dholi_1

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    Nice series win tho that last inning was bad for my BP
     
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  3. J_Hunter_1977

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    When does Abreu become the closer?
     
  4. marks0223

    marks0223 2017 and 2022 World Series Champions
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    You have unattainable standards. Came into this season with 2nd lowest ERA for bullpen pitchers since 2018.
     
  5. DreamShook

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    pressly just needed to warm up, lol
     
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  6. HTM

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    Did Dusty give an update on Brantley that I missed?
     
  7. ASTR0nomical

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    oh, nevermind
     
  8. J_Hunter_1977

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    He's dead.
     
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  9. DreamShook

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    he said brantley is old.
     
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  10. sealclubber1016

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    Are we just gonna pitch Abreu every inning. How does making Abreu closer improve our team.

    Runs in the 7th and 8th count just as much as runs in the 9th. It would be stupid to move from a guy who has been extremely good at closing games and restricting your best arm to a defined role he probably wont be more successful in.
     
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    That was thrilling.
    [​IMG]
     
  12. lnchan

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    Don't disrespect America's closer.
     
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  13. Tomstro

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    Glad we won and glad I missed that trash last inning. Wtf? Things are hard this year.
     
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    Was that an error by Breggy in the 9th? I was on the phone and half watching.
     
  15. marks0223

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    Multiple infield hits and the HR Ohtani hit was below the strike zone. More credit to the hitters and luck than Pressly being terrible.
     
  16. RussE

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    Did anyone miss Jose Abreu? I didn’t.
     
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  17. Rock Block

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    Exactly.

    Get ready folks, because **news flash** closers blow games occasionally. BTW that Ohtani guy, he ain't bad.
     
  18. Rock Block

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    Jose who?
     
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    Mike?
    [​IMG]
     
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