The Astros are about average on failing to get a run home with the bases loaded<2 outs on a per plate appearance basis. The problem is that the Astros get bases loaded <2 outs a lot. So while the Astros score more runs in these situations than the vast majority of teams, they end up failing more often than the vast majority of teams.
Regarding bases loaded<2 outs, it really does feel like we do that more than most teams but also rarely ever put the ball in play. Nobody is expecting for a single every time or bases clearing double just tired of seeing no productive at bats. Then again I still have PTSD from last year's ALCS game 2, bases loaded ZERO outs and ZERO runs!!!
Knew is was bad but that is disgusting! Heck the batter that hit the grand slam against Kirby last night was batting .197...we are so due!
Good idea, except it seems Bregman's mind is already "not Houston" -- 790am said he sold his local home and purchased another one out West.
Part of the issue is the lineup is so top heavy. The vast majority of the time it's the top of the lineup that is likely to get on base. The math says in order for 3 people to get on, it's usually because the best hitters have already been up.
Can someone tell me why Caratini's hit at 7:00 here wasn't ruled an official hit? It was the same play they tried to turn the double play but Pena was able to beat the tag at 2nd base. They didn't attempt to throw to first.
The Astros have a 1.000 winning percentage in baby David's lifetime (1-0). Let's continue that trend this evening!
13 series left after Tampa 5 vs teams below .500 and out of the playoff race 8 vs teams above .500 very much in playoff contention San Diego and Arizona playing almost as well as the Astros over the past 3 months. Cleveland very steady and strong. Hopefully they have it all wrapped up that last weekend, ala the Dbacks last year. Baltimore struggling as of late. The same for Philly. Kansas City just treading water. Boston really erratic lately, not playing good ball. So while the schedule looks tough, I think it's a little lighter than it would otherwise indicate.
In the scorer's eyes, if the ball had gone to 1st instead of 2nd, Caratini would have been out, thus it's a fielder's choice. Scorers have a lot of discretion on plays like that depending on the speed of the runner(s), where the ball was hit, how hard, etc....If it's a situation where "the only play he had" was at a certain base and the runner is still safe, it would/should be ruled a hit
You've fully defined "fielders choice" and you didn't even realize it... that's baseball magic right there.
Yeah, it's not my money but if this can be done, I say do it. Admittedly, I'm coming from a sentimental place here. It still breaks my heart to see Springer and Correa on different teams. Doesn't matter how well they're playing. Those 2 guys came up in OUR system and gave us our first WS. They will always be Astros to me. Same goes for Breggy.
