Pittsburgh Pirates at Houston Astros, Bad Weathers makes Houston nervous
by Evan Hochschild on Sep 10, 2008 5:29 PM CDT
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With Hurricane Ike gaining strength and heading towards Texas, Houstonians weren't so much concerned with a that particular storm. The Weathers we were interested in was in the Midwest. David Weathers helps giveth a win last night, and he taketh away one this afternoon. Magic Number to playoff elminination is down to 13. All is not lost though. The Marlins just took the lead over the Phils in the eighth inning, and hopefully Sweet Lou's tirade helps propel the Cubs to a victory over the Red Birds. This obviously wouldn't trim the deficit in the Wild Card, but an Astros win coupled with losses by St. Louis and Philadelphia would be a nice mental pick-me-up. It would also increase our chances just because we would leapfrog the Cards and tie the Phils in the standings. Tom Gorzelanny is on the mound tonight for the Buccos. A lefty with control issues. I like our chances.
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Brewers won, Phillies lost
Let’s go Astros !!
Astros fan for life
by Joe in Birmingham on Sep 10, 2008 6:46 PM CDT reply actions
I don't know about ya'll
but I always feel confident with Mark Loretta in the lineup. He doesn’t give away at bats, and he crushes lefties.
by Evan Hochschild on Sep 10, 2008 7:00 PM CDT reply actions
Unless he's at shortstop
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by Joe in Birmingham on Sep 10, 2008 7:59 PM CDT up reply actions
Hurricane IKE
Astros, alert to an impending major hurricane, and always seeking to serve the community, may move Friday’s game to a 1:00 start time. This way a fan can watch the Astros play the Cubs before evacuating the family to Lubbock.
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by Joe in Birmingham on Sep 10, 2008 7:09 PM CDT reply actions
There such great community stewards.
A good friend of mine used to say, "This is a very simple game. You throw the ball, you catch the ball, you hit the ball. Sometimes you win, sometimes you lose, sometimes it rains." Think about that for a while.
by Stephen Higdon on Sep 10, 2008 7:28 PM CDT up reply actions
Cubs Not Happy About It
Something about having a night game in St Louis Thursday night and flying to Houston for a 1:00 start on Friday.
I don’t understand thier complaint. They should want to play anywhere anytime. Plus they’ll have plenty of time to rest in a Motel 6 while Hurricane Ike blows through on Saturday.
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by Joe in Birmingham on Sep 10, 2008 7:31 PM CDT up reply actions
So true.
I’m thinking of a certain part of the female anatomy.
A good friend of mine used to say, "This is a very simple game. You throw the ball, you catch the ball, you hit the ball. Sometimes you win, sometimes you lose, sometimes it rains." Think about that for a while.
by Stephen Higdon on Sep 10, 2008 7:32 PM CDT up reply actions
Amzingly sparse crowd
at the start of the game. I would have arrived an hour and a half early to soak it all in.
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by Joe in Birmingham on Sep 10, 2008 7:10 PM CDT reply actions
Mets leading 7-1 early.
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by Joe in Birmingham on Sep 10, 2008 7:21 PM CDT reply actions
against the Nationals (not the Astros)
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by Joe in Birmingham on Sep 10, 2008 7:22 PM CDT up reply actions
Cecil Cooper was giddy in pre-game radio interview
Like a kid on his third stick of cotton candy.
I thought people on TCB were excited. We’re tame compared to Cooper.
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by Joe in Birmingham on Sep 10, 2008 7:24 PM CDT reply actions
Moehler through two.
Five more to go…let’s get some runs.
A good friend of mine used to say, "This is a very simple game. You throw the ball, you catch the ball, you hit the ball. Sometimes you win, sometimes you lose, sometimes it rains." Think about that for a while.
Despite the fact that he's on my fantasy team
I had not noticed that Lance was 100/100. I love you buddy.
A good friend of mine used to say, "This is a very simple game. You throw the ball, you catch the ball, you hit the ball. Sometimes you win, sometimes you lose, sometimes it rains." Think about that for a while.
Hunter Pence 2 Run Jack
YESSSSSS
A good friend of mine used to say, "This is a very simple game. You throw the ball, you catch the ball, you hit the ball. Sometimes you win, sometimes you lose, sometimes it rains." Think about that for a while.
Smooth as silk
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by Joe in Birmingham on Sep 10, 2008 7:36 PM CDT up reply actions
Hunter could easily finish with
A .275 BA and 25 HR, which isn’t bad for a sophomore slump. Though it’d be a lot better if he didn’t have a .315 OBP.
A good friend of mine used to say, "This is a very simple game. You throw the ball, you catch the ball, you hit the ball. Sometimes you win, sometimes you lose, sometimes it rains." Think about that for a while.
by Stephen Higdon on Sep 10, 2008 7:37 PM CDT up reply actions
L.A. Angels clinched at least a tie for first place in the AL West
I predict they’ll win it outright.
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by Joe in Birmingham on Sep 10, 2008 7:35 PM CDT reply actions
Abercrombie
Ridiculous single.
A good friend of mine used to say, "This is a very simple game. You throw the ball, you catch the ball, you hit the ball. Sometimes you win, sometimes you lose, sometimes it rains." Think about that for a while.
SB after that.
Seriously, Bert screwed the pooch on that one.
A good friend of mine used to say, "This is a very simple game. You throw the ball, you catch the ball, you hit the ball. Sometimes you win, sometimes you lose, sometimes it rains." Think about that for a while.
by Stephen Higdon on Sep 10, 2008 7:38 PM CDT up reply actions
Damnit Ted Lilly.
The Cards are the least of my worries though.
A good friend of mine used to say, "This is a very simple game. You throw the ball, you catch the ball, you hit the ball. Sometimes you win, sometimes you lose, sometimes it rains." Think about that for a while.
by Stephen Higdon on Sep 10, 2008 7:39 PM CDT up reply actions
JD and Brownie
Report that Wiggy was taking BP today. Good news.
A good friend of mine used to say, "This is a very simple game. You throw the ball, you catch the ball, you hit the ball. Sometimes you win, sometimes you lose, sometimes it rains." Think about that for a while.
Abercrombie safe on a soft grounder to first
called an error
I wondered if maybe Abercrombie would be called out for running out of the baseline to avoid the tag, but no one argued it.
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by Joe in Birmingham on Sep 10, 2008 7:40 PM CDT reply actions
1-1 Cards and Cubs.
A good friend of mine used to say, "This is a very simple game. You throw the ball, you catch the ball, you hit the ball. Sometimes you win, sometimes you lose, sometimes it rains." Think about that for a while.
Jose Castillo Excellent catch and throw
I’m taking back my early criticism of him
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by Joe in Birmingham on Sep 10, 2008 7:45 PM CDT reply actions
Cubs getting it going now.
They better come out of this inning with 4 runs at least.
Bases loaded with no outs and already 1 run in with Soriano batting..
Lance has to go Righty on Righty
Will he come through?
A good friend of mine used to say, "This is a very simple game. You throw the ball, you catch the ball, you hit the ball. Sometimes you win, sometimes you lose, sometimes it rains." Think about that for a while.
by Stephen Higdon on Sep 10, 2008 7:59 PM CDT up reply actions
Can't he switch?
Since the pitcher changed?
by entropic soul on Sep 10, 2008 8:02 PM CDT up reply actions
He switched
and struck out batting left-handed
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by Joe in Birmingham on Sep 10, 2008 8:06 PM CDT up reply actions
Gorzelanny leaves the game with a hand injury
not sure if that’s good or bad for the Astros
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by Joe in Birmingham on Sep 10, 2008 7:58 PM CDT reply actions
It's so good
Their entire bull has pitch today, just about. Essentially ensuring victory tomorrow.
A good friend of mine used to say, "This is a very simple game. You throw the ball, you catch the ball, you hit the ball. Sometimes you win, sometimes you lose, sometimes it rains." Think about that for a while.
by Stephen Higdon on Sep 10, 2008 8:00 PM CDT up reply actions
LaRoches
It’s not what they haul away, it’s what they fall into and mess up.
(that ’s as close as I can come to the actual quote)
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by Joe in Birmingham on Sep 10, 2008 8:13 PM CDT reply actions
Darrell Royal quote about roaches (and TCU or Baylor football team)
It’s not what they eat and tote off, it’s what they fall into and mess up
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by Joe in Birmingham on Sep 10, 2008 8:17 PM CDT up reply actions
Tampa Bay & Boston on ESPN
1-1 after 7 innings
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by Joe in Birmingham on Sep 10, 2008 8:20 PM CDT reply actions
Sonnanstine is
pitching a gem. Go Rays!
by Evan Hochschild on Sep 10, 2008 8:20 PM CDT up reply actions
Nationals coming back against the Mets
Game tied 7-7 in the sixth
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by Joe in Birmingham on Sep 10, 2008 8:29 PM CDT reply actions
Pirates tie the game
2-2
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by Joe in Birmingham on Sep 10, 2008 8:29 PM CDT reply actions
Tejada Doubled with 2 outs
11 game hitting streak
Berkman to be walked intentionally
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by Joe in Birmingham on Sep 10, 2008 8:41 PM CDT reply actions
Just getting here..Hey all..
I was crushed following Brewers today..
Thought things were getting REALLY interesting..
It can’t last..but perhaps a bit of hope to overtake STL at least…if only for a day..It would help me sleep better.
..agonizing since 1983...
Would being tied with Phillies do it for you?
How about tied with Phillies and half a game up on Cardinals?
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by Joe in Birmingham on Sep 10, 2008 8:48 PM CDT up reply actions
I'll root for Dan Wheeler on this one
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by Joe in Birmingham on Sep 10, 2008 8:49 PM CDT up reply actions
Easy out
okay – it went to the warning track, but it’s an out
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by Joe in Birmingham on Sep 10, 2008 8:49 PM CDT up reply actions
hahah
double. guess the backup plan was a screaming line drive. God, coop is a genius!
by Evan Hochschild on Sep 10, 2008 8:58 PM CDT up reply actions
Thank goodness
Abercrombie can’ t bunt
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by Joe in Birmingham on Sep 10, 2008 8:59 PM CDT up reply actions
3-hit night for Abercrombie
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by Joe in Birmingham on Sep 10, 2008 9:00 PM CDT up reply actions
Brian Moehler leaving game for pinch hitter
David Newhan
men on second and third – 2 outs
Chris Sampson warming up
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by Joe in Birmingham on Sep 10, 2008 9:01 PM CDT reply actions
I'm sorry - just one out
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by Joe in Birmingham on Sep 10, 2008 9:02 PM CDT up reply actions
Bases loaded for Darin Erstad
after Newhan walked
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by Joe in Birmingham on Sep 10, 2008 9:03 PM CDT reply actions
3-2 Astros on sac fly to center
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by Joe in Birmingham on Sep 10, 2008 9:05 PM CDT reply actions
Bases loaded for Tejada
after Loretta walked
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by Joe in Birmingham on Sep 10, 2008 9:08 PM CDT reply actions
GRAND SLAM TEJADA
Feels so good
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by Joe in Birmingham on Sep 10, 2008 9:10 PM CDT reply actions
Wild game in NYC
Mets lead 13-10 in the 8th
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by Joe in Birmingham on Sep 10, 2008 9:25 PM CDT reply actions
lead off walk ???
don’t do that.
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by Joe in Birmingham on Sep 10, 2008 9:31 PM CDT reply actions
The lead off walk
scored on a double to left.
7-3 Astros
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by Joe in Birmingham on Sep 10, 2008 9:36 PM CDT up reply actions
Rays - Red Sox going to the 11th tied 1-1
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by Joe in Birmingham on Sep 10, 2008 9:33 PM CDT reply actions
ASTROS WIN 7-4
Tied with Phillies in Wild Card race
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by Joe in Birmingham on Sep 10, 2008 9:59 PM CDT reply actions
And then there was one
team to catch for the Wild Card spot
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by Joe in Birmingham on Sep 10, 2008 10:07 PM CDT reply actions
Too bad they won today.
Just barely, but still…
by entropic soul on Sep 10, 2008 10:09 PM CDT up reply actions
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