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[Official] Astros at Rangers

Discussion in 'Houston Astros' started by Castor27, Jun 6, 2016.

  1. Hey Now!

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    Frankly, that would be... well, not a disaster but certainly not "good enough."

    There's still a wild card option - but if the Astros have any delusions about getting into the divisional race, this is a fairly big series. Losing 3 of 4 pushes them 9 games back with nince games left against Texas. It also puts them four games under .500, which is two more games they might have to make-up in the WC standings.

    They've dug themselves enough of a hole that their margin of error is much smaller. As is, they have to win nearly 60% of their remaining games to hit 87.
     
  2. tellitlikeitis

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    Cannot drop this series.
     
  3. Roc Paint

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    How do you edit a spoiler? Lol

    Go Astros!
     
  4. CK Johnson

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    Hope for the best, prepare for the worst.
     
  5. conquistador#11

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    my friends, it's over. don't know we can comeback from this.
     
  6. Roc Paint

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    On this notion I'll take the Astros 3-1
     
  7. cardpire

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    anything better than 0-4 I can live with. Sad, but true.

    Hoping to be shocked. Starting the series off with a W tonight would be incredible.

    Regardless, I like our chances to keep chipping away no matter how this series goes.
     
  8. cardpire

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    Crazy that Vegas has us favored. Just crazy.
     
  9. jakedasnake

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    Agreed, watching the A's self destruct yesterday was like watching the Astros self destruct against the Rangers. Making the easy plays look impossible, ball not bouncing your way, errors, suspect pitching and coaching moves, etc. Let's hope we keep playing with the same mojo and not look at the other team's uniforms. Also, please don't let Colby F'in Lewis blank us again.
     
  10. travfrancis

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    1. George Springer (R) RF
    2. Jose Altuve (R) 2B
    3. Carlos Correa (R) SS
    4. Colby Rasmus (L) LF
    5. Evan Gattis (R) DH
    6. Luis Valbuena (L) 3B
    7. Carlos Gomez (R) CF
    8. Marwin Gonzalez (S) 1B
    9. Jason Castro (L) C
     
  11. Remix

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    Anything less than a series split with the pansy ass Rangers who have had our number will be disappointing, and frankly disheartening considering how well the team is playing now
     
  12. Nimo

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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Here's how the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Astros?src=hash">#Astros</a> will line up for the series opener in Arlington. <a href="https://t.co/iGKU7R8YMv">pic.twitter.com/iGKU7R8YMv</a></p>&mdash; Houston Astros (@astros) <a href="https://twitter.com/astros/status/739924737376161792">June 6, 2016</a></blockquote>
    <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
     
  13. HookemHorns1250

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    I just don't like seeing Castro hit 9th. I loved watching kemp and Jake hit 9th, or even Marwin for that matter over Castro.

    I enjoyed that short period of time with speed at the 9 hole.
     
  14. rocketpower2

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    Especially in a big OF like Texas, would have liked to see Jake.
     
  15. rezdawg

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    Hmm...not a fan of that lineup.

    In any case, I really hope Gomez is on his path back to at least a solid outfielder. This series would be a great time for him to get his mojo back.
     
  16. The Beard

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    Don't like Marwin in there vs a RHP. He just hasn't looked right against them for a while (injury?) and historically hasn't been good vs them. His .575 OPS vs RHP this year is putrid
     
  17. leroy

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    I'd be happy with a split. Considering the recent history against the rangers, not losing the series would be a win in my eyes.
     
  18. Nimo

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    Y'all some pansies. Bring out the brooms. 4-0 baby!
     
  19. kaleidosky

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    Preferred lineup? Who at 1B and 3B? Valbuena and..?
     
  20. The Beard

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    If they are going to keep White on the roster, i'd rather see him at 1B vs RHP than Marwin. I know White has been really bat too, but at least he seems to have the "ability" to do something positive. Marwin just doesn't look right batting left handed for a while now.
     

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