New York Mets at Houston Astros, Aug 19, 2010 7:05 PM CDT
by David Coleman on Aug 19, 2010 7:00 PM CDT
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Mets lead the series 2-1
| Mon 08/16 | WP: Pedro Feliciano (3 - 6) SV: Hisanori Takahashi LP: Matt Lindstrom (2 - 4) |
1 - 3 loss |
| Tue 08/17 | WP: Mark Melancon (1 - 0) SV: Wilton Lopez LP: Johan Santana (10 - 7) |
4 - 3 win |
| Wed 08/18 | WP: Elmer Dessens (3 - 1) SV: Manny Acosta LP: Gustavo Chacin (1 - 2) |
2 - 3 loss |
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New York Mets Thursday, Aug 19, 2010, 7:05 PM CDT Partly cloudy,rain. Winds blowing out to right field at 5-10 m.p.h. Game time temperature around 85.
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Mets-Astros scoreless after 1 inning.
Mets go in order.
Astros get Pence to 2B with a double but strand him.
Rerasoning for Wallace Not Playing?
I can tolerate the explanation that Wallace has been struggling and needs a breather, but it makes me nervous that again he sits against a LHP. I really hope our management realizes that he hits lefties well.
I realize that J Mike hits LHP’s better than RHP’s and has to play sometime, but Wallace is the future and his development is more important that giving J Mike optimal match ups. Sit Lee if J Mike needs to play, I don’t care.
I can’t see too many situations where Wallace should sit this year, ever.
Possible I Guess
Just to get the juices flowing: Who would be looking for a 1B this off-season?
Another possibility for Bud
Rather than a softer off-speed pitch, he could try to add a sinker to get an occasional groundball when guys are battling him and he can’t find an out pitch.
What happened?
I’m not getting the game tonight.
Bud caught Davis stealing
Sanchez dropped the throw and it trickled into the outfield allowing Davis to advance to third. Throw was harder than it needed to be, but it didn’t bounce or anything and obviously should have been caught.
94-95 mostly, as far as I remember, yes
Reliz Feliz!
by RocketsAstros on Aug 19, 2010 7:53 PM CDT up reply actions
Our entire offense has been kinda lethargic lately.
Besides Pence in a way.
Reliz Feliz!
by RocketsAstros on Aug 19, 2010 8:02 PM CDT up reply actions
Can anyone tell me
What that disappearing double play looked like on the replay? Did Sanchez miss the bag?
I am waitin' for the light to shine/I am waitin' for the light to shine/I have lived in the darkness for so long/I'm waitin' for the light to shine
by megaera on Aug 19, 2010 8:09 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
Ugh.. 1-0 Mets
The runner advanced on a ground out and then scored on a ground out. That’s an Astros type of playing.
Reliz Feliz!
2-0
Wright scores on a single by Carter.
Reliz Feliz!
by RocketsAstros on Aug 19, 2010 8:10 PM CDT up reply actions
Given Sanchez' lack of range and arm...
he has to be making routine plays.
He failed to turn a DP last night.
He’s been a mess tonight.
Not to mention barely made a couple of routine plays.
I'm QUICKLY losing patience with Sanchez.
Very quickly.
He is aggravatingly slow and now, he’s making mistakes on routine plays.
Eh, Manzella
Probably haas an Angel Sanchez voodoo doll in the dugout. I would if I were him.
I am waitin' for the light to shine/I am waitin' for the light to shine/I have lived in the darkness for so long/I'm waitin' for the light to shine
by megaera on Aug 19, 2010 8:14 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
Has not haas
I am waitin' for the light to shine/I am waitin' for the light to shine/I have lived in the darkness for so long/I'm waitin' for the light to shine
by megaera on Aug 19, 2010 8:14 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Bud has about twice the pitch count
compared to the Mets pitcher (40+ vs 80+). But the worst part is that the offense seems to be back to pre-Bagwell status.
Reliz Feliz!
Bud hasn't been sharp
but Sanchez is helping to extend innings.
Norris has held them to two hits over six.
I am waitin' for the light to shine/I am waitin' for the light to shine/I have lived in the darkness for so long/I'm waitin' for the light to shine
by megaera on Aug 19, 2010 8:43 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Proud of Bud making it through six
Obviously didn’t have his best stuff, and that mess with Sanchez and the umpires really blew up his pitch count. Good sign of maturity for him to be able to stay in the game and limit the damage despite those things.
Is it just me
Or does Q get hit a lot on balls tipped off bats
by Timothy De Block on Aug 19, 2010 8:36 PM CDT reply actions
Q gets hit a lot period
Foul tips off other hitters’ bats, foul tips off his own bat, backswings, getting slammed into by baserunners at home plate…
As JD said, “tougher than two dollar steak”.
Yes. And as even Mills noted earlier this season, Q gets a lot of catcher interference calls. He apparently sets up too close to the batter.
Bud Norris staying in to hit...
Hmm…that’s questionable
ugh
Bud Norris hitting with the Stros down two runs, and him already over 100 pitches. Not a good move.
by Timothy De Block on Aug 19, 2010 8:39 PM CDT reply actions
at 111 pitches...what is Mills thinking?...
I just can’t figure it out.
I think he displays some of the Nolan Ryan philosophy. I know Wade has spoken approvingly of how the Astros have been studying Ryan’s philosophy (which is basically that all young pitchers can pitch deep into games if they are stretched out to do so). I’m not saying I’m wild about Ryan’s concept in today’s game.
that has to be started early though, in the minors. Not the majors.
by Timothy De Block on Aug 19, 2010 8:46 PM CDT up reply actions
Especially not with a guy who was already out for a month
With arm problems. Not to mention, a small-ish power pitcher who throws a ton of sliders…
The pitch count right now doesn’t bother me. It does bother me that Norris has struggled through some tough innings. Now that he gets out of this inning quickly, I’m OK with it.
that’s playing with fire, unless Mills had someone ready to pull him in case there was trouble.
by Timothy De Block on Aug 19, 2010 8:49 PM CDT up reply actions
Amen
I am waitin' for the light to shine/I am waitin' for the light to shine/I have lived in the darkness for so long/I'm waitin' for the light to shine
by megaera on Aug 19, 2010 8:43 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
The good news is, it gets him to the bullpen quicker.
by Timothy De Block on Aug 19, 2010 8:47 PM CDT up reply actions
See what happens with Wallace out of the lineup
by Timothy De Block on Aug 19, 2010 8:50 PM CDT reply actions
Now that I think about it, the only way Wallace get’s into the game is as a defensive replacement.
by Timothy De Block on Aug 19, 2010 8:52 PM CDT up reply actions
AhnHel punch single to right
Let’s go Astros!
Astros fan for life
by Joe in Birmingham on Aug 19, 2010 8:52 PM CDT reply actions
Pence Charming broken bat single to left
2 on
No outs
Astros fan for life
by Joe in Birmingham on Aug 19, 2010 8:52 PM CDT reply actions
i just turned on tv when sanchez got the hit
check that out…IM LUCKY!!!
by EveryHoustonTeamRox! on Aug 19, 2010 8:54 PM CDT reply actions
I smell a pitching change
Astros fan for life
by Joe in Birmingham on Aug 19, 2010 8:56 PM CDT reply actions
Slider
Slider
Changeup
Fastball
Changeup
Slider
by Timothy De Block on Aug 19, 2010 9:01 PM CDT up reply actions
Lopez's velocity is way down
Shouldn’t be surprising, but this is why I was kind of thinking they should send in Abad.
Wilton Lopez reminds me of Alberto Arias when he was on a roll last season. Hopefully, the same thing doesn’t happen to him.
Lopez is less wild
He actually has really good control, from what I’ve seen. But I know what you mean. That solid strikeout rate + lots of groundballs combination.
Arias had a nastier breaking pitch to go with his hard sinker. Lopez throws his hard sinker 80% of the time, and Arias threw his 60% of the time. But, yeah, I’m referring to the power sinker pitch that both throw and the combination of Ks and groundballs.
Might even have been a strike
If Castro gets criticized for messing up difficult chances, let’s give Q his share of the blame too when he screws up one like this.
I’m actually less critical of Q now that he’s technically the backup catcher.
by Timothy De Block on Aug 19, 2010 9:10 PM CDT up reply actions
Someones been buttering up the catchers mitts
by Timothy De Block on Aug 19, 2010 9:09 PM CDT reply actions
I wonder who will close
I would imagine Lyon, but he has been worked pretty hard and has been hittable lately.
Lyon
If he wasn’t going to use Lyon then Lopez would of been saved for the 9th.
by Timothy De Block on Aug 19, 2010 9:13 PM CDT up reply actions
One of his best of the season.
He has hidden tools.
Q sharp single to left on 3-2 count
Bourgeois to pinch hit
Astros fan for life
by Joe in Birmingham on Aug 19, 2010 9:18 PM CDT reply actions
Q is battling...
and singles after a 10 pitch AB.
Me studdering
Did…Did Q… Did Q just get a hit?
by EveryHoustonTeamRox! on Aug 19, 2010 9:18 PM CDT reply actions
JB with pinch single to right
the inability to go 1st to 3rd has killed us several times this season
by EveryHoustonTeamRox! on Aug 19, 2010 9:20 PM CDT reply actions
Jason B singled to right
things are going right so far
Astros fan for life
by Joe in Birmingham on Aug 19, 2010 9:21 PM CDT reply actions
Admit it
You preferred the Jason Bourgeois hit more than the upcoming Michael Bourn bunt.
Astros fan for life
by Joe in Birmingham on Aug 19, 2010 9:23 PM CDT up reply actions
Don't bunt
Booooooo
Astros fan for life
by Joe in Birmingham on Aug 19, 2010 9:21 PM CDT reply actions
With Bourns numbers against lefties I don’t have a problem with that strategy.
by Timothy De Block on Aug 19, 2010 9:22 PM CDT up reply actions
It was a good play here
Tough lefty (Bourn is TERRIBLE against lefties), men on first and second with nobody out (good run expectancy if you advance them), and Bourn has a chance to get a hit or ROE on any bunt with his wheels.
Bourn
sac bunt…almost beats it out
by EveryHoustonTeamRox! on Aug 19, 2010 9:22 PM CDT reply actions
The choices are Wallace, Castro and Manzella
by Timothy De Block on Aug 19, 2010 9:24 PM CDT up reply actions
Then you could call in Castro, move Sanchez to second and Manzo at short.
by Timothy De Block on Aug 19, 2010 9:25 PM CDT up reply actions
…or a starting pitcher. I would probably put Castro in. he has pretty good speed for a catcher. Manzella not a bad choice either.
With the game being so close I imagine Mills is keeping extra innings in the back of his mind.
by Timothy De Block on Aug 19, 2010 9:26 PM CDT up reply actions
Wouldn't you know it
Perfect situation to use Pedro Feliz
Astros fan for life
by Joe in Birmingham on Aug 19, 2010 9:25 PM CDT up reply actions
didnt know they had this pitcher
ryota igarashi
by EveryHoustonTeamRox! on Aug 19, 2010 9:24 PM CDT reply actions
Is this one of those deals where you
have to rearrange the letters to make a sentence?
Astros fan for life
by Joe in Birmingham on Aug 19, 2010 9:26 PM CDT up reply actions
i think it needs to be with another I
Rotay Ragaishi
by EveryHoustonTeamRox! on Aug 19, 2010 9:32 PM CDT up reply actions
or let him be
Gary Atrashio
Astros fan for life
by Joe in Birmingham on Aug 19, 2010 9:42 PM CDT up reply actions
what’s funny is he laid off the curveball at the same level.
by Timothy De Block on Aug 19, 2010 9:30 PM CDT up reply actions
Another example of giving away an out with the bunt
Astros fan for life
by Joe in Birmingham on Aug 19, 2010 9:30 PM CDT reply actions
Brandon Lyon struck out David Wright
Wright missed it by 2 feet
Astros fan for life
by Joe in Birmingham on Aug 19, 2010 9:33 PM CDT reply actions
I know the Astros want to win ball games
But Lopez and Lyon need to be unavailable tomorrow. No sense in increasing the risk for injury on two relievers in a lost season.
by Timothy De Block on Aug 19, 2010 9:34 PM CDT reply actions
Goofy play ends the game
Hunter Pence has to slide to get a pop-up which falls in between Blum, Bourn, and Pence.
Hunter Pence sliding on his back to catch the final out
Confusion among three players almost let the ball drop in
Astros fan for life
by Joe in Birmingham on Aug 19, 2010 9:38 PM CDT reply actions
I haven’t been keeping up with the team as much lately.
I was wanting for Lindstrom to be eligible for the DL and completely missed that Berkman was on the DL. Even though I knew about it.
by Timothy De Block on Aug 19, 2010 9:40 PM CDT up reply actions
The replacements don’t look all that great. I guess I’ll have to sift through the garbage tomorrow.
by Timothy De Block on Aug 19, 2010 9:42 PM CDT up reply actions
Astros WON 3-2
Astros and Mets split the series
Astros fan for life
by Joe in Birmingham on Aug 19, 2010 9:38 PM CDT reply actions
alysonfooter
Jeff Keppinger has been placed on the 15-day disabled list. IF Anderson Hernandez called up (purchased) from Round Rock.
by EveryHoustonTeamRox! on Aug 19, 2010 9:50 PM CDT reply actions
Manzella was called up to replace Feliz on the roster. Keppinger was put on the DL today because (according to Mills) he had difficulties when he was running in the outfield today. Hernandez replaces Keppinger.
Must be Keppinger's toe not healed (heeled)
Astros fan for life
by Joe in Birmingham on Aug 20, 2010 12:02 AM CDT up reply actions
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Cincinnati
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25 | 20 | .555 | 0 | Lost 1 |
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St. Louis
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25 | 21 | .543 | 0.5 | Lost 2 |
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Houston
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22 | 23 | .488 | 3 | Won 4 |
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Pittsburgh
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21 | 24 | .466 | 4 | Won 1 |
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Chicago
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15 | 30 | .333 | 10 | Lost 10 |
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