Oh ha damn...well not only did it take me to the 8th inning to realize nobody had names on their backs, not only did I not realize it was Jackie Robinson day, but I also didn't realize everyone had the same number!
Chris Johnson is a clown. Halfway between third and home on a routine pop to second? My goodness. Between that and his complete lack of plate discipline, I'm ready for Brett Wallace at 3B.
great point, as usual, by JD...why wouldn't reyes have attempted a steal on morrison's atbat if they knew pitcher would have to bat?
Altuve's spot only comes up again if its a 13 inning game, or the Astros already score. If they don't have enough faith in the rest of their lineup to be able to scratch out a run, they shouldn't be batting him 8th for now to begin with (which I dont agree with as is). You're already going to be ending up pinch-hitting for your pitcher in the top of the inning as is... so if you feel that Lopez doesn't have enough to get you through the rest of the inning, you make the switch.
i am well aware of all of that. he's already extended lopez to 2 2/3. he suddenly feels that he doesn't have enough to get one final out? he wasn't really getting into trouble or anything. i'll take a chance on him not giving up a hr (especially in this park) to the next batter he faced for the tradeoff of keeping your 2nd best hitter in the lineup in case the game goes 13 innings.
Great... missing some good action here thanks to stupid fox sports feed (or maybe due to the new stadium). Apparently the stadium robs another one... and the caught stealing comes back to haunt.
