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[Official] Royals @ Astros

Discussion in 'Houston Astros' started by Castor27, Aug 29, 2024.

  1. Houstunna

    Houstunna Mr Graphix
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    - Hader's streak is over -- sucks, but he gets the win. When he wins, Astros win.
    - Framber flirts with another no-no, AGAIN. The Astros awesome staff has a nice habit of that. Sucks Valdez didn't get it or the win, but the Astros won.
    - Stros will, at minimum, maintain their somewhat comfortable division lead (4 games).
    - Altuve continues to literally love walkoffs (Astros 6th of the season).
    - Cleveland wins again (Astros remain 4 games back). We probably need to sweep them in the season finale for any chance of a bye. Tall task, but at least we have a direct opportunity.
    - KC loses, obviously (Astros now only 1.5 games behind).
    - Tucker is getting closer and closer. Opponents beware.
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  2. Htown Stros

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    Nope, the only thing I care about with them at this point is hopefully they are competitive against the Mariners in those 7 games against them. DeGrom is going to be back so hopefully that will help.
     
  3. Htown Stros

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    His defensive stats in the OF this year have been really good.
     
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  4. Deuce Rings

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    Two more against KC, then the schedule softens in September. Time to make hay
     
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    Against Baltimore, Phillies and KC, Astros are 5-4, so far.
     
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    I stand with Jeremy. The dude is a defensive wizard in a slump. Temporary.
     
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    He made a great play earlier with that jump throw.
     
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  8. mvpcrossxover

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    he's a gifted athlete at the end of the day. i just wish astros play him more in the IF. if he continues to make plays where ever he plays, who am i to complain?
     
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    I sure hope Pena is just getting all this out of his system.

    Baseball is a 50/50 sport where games can turn on nothing but chance. It requires large sample sizes to seperate the cream. Realistically the Astros could very easily be on an 8-1 stretch against 3 great teams.
     
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  11. IBTL

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    Yes and yes.
     
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    Season long issue.

     
  14. Buck Turgidson

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    Oh, I've been waiting for about six days. Don't hold your breath.
     
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    Oldie but a goodie…

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  16. Buck Turgidson

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    I've got a tazer and a cattle prod...if you really want to go that route.
     
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  17. Houstunna

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    Yeah, THAT, and maybe they can sweep the Yankees (I know, a very farfetched proposition).

    Astros are in competition for the Top 2 record for division winner.

    I'm far more concerned about THAT than wack a** Seattluck catching the Dynasty.
     
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    the trade off this year is the number of successful jump throws Pena has made this season is probably the same number of errors lol
     
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    ...thats a solid move the Astros did w Simone, Jon, and the rest of the olympic competitors. I respect the hell outta all these guys... but players' stories with the likes of Jon Singleton, Mauricio Dubon-- just makes this team "BeHouston". Really appreciating what I see in the dynamic roster and all these 2nd half names showing up. This is a helluva roster-- all it takes is for these guys to all be pushing 120% at the same time in October-- if all their circadian rhythms / physical health / grit / hunger align at the same time this October, this team is unbeatable.
     
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