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[Official] Twins @ Astros

Discussion in 'Houston Astros' started by Castor27, May 29, 2023.

  1. rocketsjudoka

    rocketsjudoka Contributing Member
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    I caught some of the pregame interview with Rocco Baldelli and he admitted that he didn’t know much about Bielak. It might be possible the Twins didn’t really prepare for himZ
     
  2. Tomstro

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    That strike 3 right there on Kepler was a beautiful pitch
     
  3. rocketsjudoka

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    At the same time this is a very poor start for Ryan. He’s been very good this season.
     
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    Sparky went on a rant about the Crawford boxes. He probably saw the same tweet clowning Altuve's grandslam.
    "They bait the hitter thinking it's so close. It just ends up messing with their swing trying to pull it there."
    I wonder how many HRs have been hit by the opposition into the Crawford boxes alltime (besides the 2 infamous ones) in comparison to the other 29 left fields.
     
  5. rocketsjudoka

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    Well damn.. apparently they are figuring out Bielak.
     
  6. RussE

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    Little off line Julks
     
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  7. rocketsjudoka

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    Didn’t the Twins hit an HR to the Crawford boxes yesterday?
     
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    This Latino ginger looks familiar.
     
  9. J_Hunter_1977

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    It probably isn't difficult
     
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    Jesus Julks what an awful f**king throw in both aspects, at least keep the runner at 1st.

    75-80 pitches is the end of the line for Bielak, letting him go too much longer is playing with fire.
     
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  11. Tomstro

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    Dont hit a hr gallo
     
  12. rocketsjudoka

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    In the pregame Baldelli was talking about how short the LF is at Minute Maid. He emphasized though that it’s tempting to take advantage of it.
     
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  13. Tomstro

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    Thanks Joey
     
  14. Houstunna

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    Only seen the Astro ABs thru 3 innings

    Some of the worst called-strikes since Maddux/Glavine

    Shoutout to Abreu's near-HR for the sac fly

    Hopefully it bodes well for better production
     
  15. mvpcrossxover

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    doesn't need figuring out when he doesn't throw strikes
     
  16. RussE

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    The ballpark held it in. Think Bielak is near the end.
     
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    Touch and go there at the end, but another excellent outing from Bielak.

    He should not come back out for the 6th, take the good outing and don't try to push further. Bielak isn't a guy that can go to 90-100 pitches and still be effective
     
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    LOL this strike zone is just crazy, cant wait to see his score card
     
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    Only twice this season giving up 4 runs

    Astros were both games
     
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    pena said fug your stupid azz zone.
     

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