Roy worked wizardy against the Friars: Astros 3 Padres 1
by Stephen Higdon on Jun 30, 2009 12:19 AM CDT
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Yesterday, we are all pretty deflated around here. The sting of Jose Valverde's blown save knocked the wind out of our sails and all we had left to discuss was managerial mishaps and scrutinize personnel decisions. Tonight, however, Roy Oswalt toed the mound and nine innings later there are just a lot of positives to sort through.
- Roy Oswalt pitched a complete game two hitter and needed only 109 pitches to do it (74 strikes). His full line was: 2H, 1ER, 8K, 2BB, 8 K/9, 4 K:BB, 7.34 K/100 (strike outs per 100 pitches). Dominance and efficiency.
- Roy didn't just pitch amazingly, he was also one of three Astros to have a multi-hit game. Lance Berkman and Carlos Lee being the other two.
- Ivan Rodriguez hit a monster home run that tied the game in the fifth.
- Roy Oswalt had a combined WPA of .524 (.502 pitching). Yes, Roy contributed to over half the win. As was dicussed in the game thread, that's what happens when you have a two hit two hitter.
- The game was only two hours and eleven minute. A godsend from Roy for all of us back in the Central time zone.
- Pudge's home run was the only extra base hit of the game.
- No Astro drew a free pass.
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and Roy gave up the only run for the Pads
I didnt see the game, but I was on gamechannel watching the page refresh – Was it really a wild pitch or a passed ball from Pudge? Either way, a win is a win is a win is a win.
by Cactus Jack Sancho on Jun 30, 2009 1:23 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
i think you've got to
score it a wild pitch, cause it was in the dirt and a tough play for the catcher, but watching it on TV, I thought Pudge should have been able to do a better job of keeping it in front of him, or at least close. i guess we’re used to a high standard of catcher’s defense around here.
by littlevisigoth on Jun 30, 2009 1:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I agree it should be scored a WP
and even Roy agreed…after the play was over, I saw him mouth to Pudge “My bad.”
We are definitely used to a high standard of catcher’s defense around here…and I hope it stays that way!
by AstroAndy on Jun 30, 2009 4:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Im happy
It was good to see Roy get a win, and not just a win, but a win with a strong – if not dominating – pitching performance. Always have been and will be a big fan of his and Ive felt bad for him seeing him struggling … good to see him do well and hopefully he’ll get back on track … of course the offense didnt help him much, as seems to be the norm when he pitches .. but the way he pitched, it was more than enough … good to see Coop letting him finish it out too .. :)
by strosfannate on Jun 30, 2009 4:41 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I was on attendance...
Amazing game, Roy was simply magical, making it look easy. Uncle Charlie was 12-6, and the only run came on a breaking ball that Cactus Jack Sancho had a question about… It looked as if it bounced infront of the plate and hit off of either Pudges’ leg or chest.. David Eckstein the veteran was able to pick up on it and fly home to capitalize on it. Also, on the Padres postgame show, some guy called and was trying to say that the Padres need to send a message back to the Astros because Oswalt hit Eckstein… So John Kantera who is a very knowledgeable guy in terms of baseball said he is going to ask the Padres about it… You dont want it Padres, you dont want it.
"When McGwire hits one, it goes half way to the moon. Many of Aaron's home runs were just over the fence." -Milo Hamilton
by NocturnalMatt on Jun 30, 2009 6:37 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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