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[Official] Astros @ Diamondbacks

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

  1. Houstunna

    Houstunna Mr Graphix
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    Unless ump been having low strike-zone previously, Maldy had zero business arguing his K-call.

    Ball was completely in zone with room to spare.
     
  2. Viol8r

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    I was really hoping the ump has a short chain and kicked him out.
     
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  4. Rock Block

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    Your Kiddy is doing his part, top part of the order HAS to produce, and I mean 1-4
     
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  5. MadMax

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    Spot start. Can’t ask for anything more from Urquidy. Great start!
     
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  6. Viol8r

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    Don't do Urquidy like this offense.
     
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  7. DreamShook

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    pitching is there we just need some damn runs!!
     
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  8. RussE

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    Lol. Gave him the boot. Maldy bumps him and is suspended 2 games.
     
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  9. Houstunna

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    Tonight, Urquidy is pitching like JV was expected to.

    Stros offense ain't doing crap, but then again Pete Rose manages them.
     
  10. Surfguy

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    We can do this!!!
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    Urquidy is pitching like this is a World Series game.
     
  12. Buck Turgidson

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    That was a b****inass curve for the K.

    Urqidy has been dealing. Top/Middle of the order back up, not sure i send him back out, but I have no problems if they do, or maybe I do indeed?
     
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  13. Viol8r

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    One can only wish.
     
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    This game has been like getting a giant elephant dart to the ass.
     
  15. DreamShook

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    this man altuve be swinging at eye level pitches, lol
     
  16. AuburnRocket

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    He has 36 total RBI's and is hitting .193...that speaks volumes there. But, if we are only going to talk about one month of the six so far, you have a point.His defense is sketchy at best...passed balls, stolen bases etc. Don't kid yourself..he has been a problem for most of the year. I know he has ended 2 innings tonight. You are what your record says you are.
     
  17. jayfree

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    Murphy's law: You throw Altuve enough balls and he'll strike himself out.
     
  18. dholi_1

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    need to drive his pitch count up more so he can exit
     
  19. solid

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    "It's now or never, this game can't wait, hit the ball my hero, it is getting late"
     
  20. MadMax

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    My favorite new analogy and I will be employing it regularly
     

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