2024 Astros

[rupert3]

Mariners win 7-3

Rangers lose again

[baddog]

On 7/4/2024 at 2:52 PM, rupert3 said:

Really nice 5-3 series win.  Alvarez HBP twice and walked twice.  Scared of him.

Altuve an Alvarez to start All Star Game.

1 1/2 games out

Man, we forgot to mention 5 DPs.

[baddog]

Holy crapola. Give up 7 runs in the bottom of the 9th including a Slam for Correa. Hey, but I’ll take the win.

[rupert3]

Couldn't stay awake went to bed we were ahead 7-4.  I guess it turned into a slug fest.

13-12 16 hits.  Correa grand slam.  but a nice win

[rupert3]

No heroes today lost 9-3.

Altuve HBP yesterday out of lineup today.  Can't win them all

[rupert3]

High Dollar Hader gives up walk off dinger in bottom 9th 3-2.  Crazy

[baddog]

1 hour ago, rupert3 said:

High Dollar Hader gives up walk off dinger in bottom 9th 3-2.  Crazy

That’s the way that game had to end.

[1989NDN]

Poorly played game by the Astros today.  Altuve commits an error in the fourth inning taking away a simple ground ball that Jeremy Pena was in position to scoop and throw to first base.  That error allowed a baserunner that eventually scored because Altuve made a second error in the inning (but it was changed from an E4 to a hit) with his poor throw to home plate after Alex Bregman gave him a perfect lead for a second to home double play.  Instead, Altuve throws a one hop curve ball to the catcher and the Twins tie the game 2-2.  Bats went cold.  Hader came in and gave up his eighth HR of the season.  Christian Vazquez hammered that fastball for a walk-off winner.  I haven't heard how long Yordan Alvarez may be out because of the HBP on his knee?  Kyle Tucker is supposed to return after the All-Star break.  Hopefully, he comes back and gives the Astros some momentum.  Go Astros!

P.S. If you are the GM, what move or moves do you make at the trade deadline?  Add someone at first base?  Another starter on the mound?  Depth in the bullpen? 

[A BUC 77]

I think if they all do their jobs like they're supposed to do, they don't need anyone else.  Bullpen maybe they're only weakness.  Singleton is doing his job.  Need Tucker back.  Hader should be a closer in the 9th and that's it.  Too many leadoff doubles getting stranded.

[A BUC 77]

3 games over .500.  Excellent come back.  Now, just stay the course.

[1989NDN]

Went to the game last night...Tuesday's $1.00 dog night.  Nice post-Beryl crowd all things considered in the Houston area and southeast Texas.  Blanco pitched well. 7 IP and gave up 2 runs.  I'll take that.  Abreu still worries me.  I think he's tired from Espada over using him. I hope he doesn't have a dead arm in the second half of the season.  Bright spot continues to be Alex Bregman.  He's always solid at 3B and his bat has been heating up.  3 RBIs last night and he crushed the HR ball.  The bottom of the line-up came to play.  Myers, Dubon, and McCormick all put the ball in play with McCormick getting a big RBI.  I agree with you...just stay the course, stack some wins, win each series, get some players back after the All-Star break (hello, Tucker and Verlander!!!), and then, STAY AWAY FROM ANY MORE INJURIES.  Go Astros!

[rupert3]

Nice 10K win for Valdez.  Stros now 4 over 500.  Keep it going.

No power or internet since Monday.  Oh well

[A BUC 77]

I don't know what they will do with Tucker when he returns.  Loperfido is hot.  HR and a triple last night.  Jake and Chas are doing great as well.

[rupert3]

McCullers is hurt again before he even plays so Idk what they can do with him.  Verlander sad to say is used up.  I don't believe he wants to play IMO just wants to get paid.  Not sure about Tucker seems odd it is taking this long.

[rupert3]

Good sweep of Marlins.  Now Rangers.  Now 5 games over 500.

Altuve not starting ASG wants to rest hand that was hit last week.  Semiem of Rangers takes his place.  Good choice.

[1989NDN]

Big three game series vs. the Rangers.  Hunter Brown tonight, Arrighetti on Saturday, and Blanco on Sunday afternoon before the All-Star Break.  Hunter Brown is 2-2 vs the Rangers, but the last two games have been his losses and the Rangers pounded him back in April.  I don't remember if Arrighetti has pitched against the Rangers, but he's been up and down all season and the Rangers pound average to below average pitchers.  Blanco has been our rock all season.  Here's to the Houston bats staying hot and we get some decent pitching against a good Rangers line-up.

I agree...I like the decision to have Altuve skip the All-Star Game to rest his hand/wrist.  I hope the bullpen takes the week off and gets some rest.  They've been used and abused for most of the season.  Need Abreu, Pressley, and Hader to rest those arms.

I'm hoping Verlander returns with a strong second half.  I still think he has some gas in the tank.  McCullers...injury plagued.  Need to seriously look at letting him go or "retiring" him.  He's a likeable guy, but he's frustrated fans for 2+ seasons (or longer).

Go Astros! 

[AggiesAreWe]

Astros with a 6-3 win over junior. 

One game back of Seattle, 6 ahead of junior.

Houston has the best record in MLB since June 1st at 24-11. Astros have won 17 of the last 21 games, 10 straight at home.

[baddog]

5 hours ago, AggiesAreWe said:

Astros with a 6-3 win over junior. 

One game back of Seattle, 6 ahead of junior.

Houston has the best record in MLB since June 1st at 24-11. Astros have won 17 of the last 21 games, 10 straight at home.

That’s an 80% clip. A win streak in and of itself even though not consecutive. Altuve with that 3 run blast sealed it.

[baddog]

First series after All-Star break is with the Mariners. Need to make a move this time.

[1989NDN]

I agree. The Astros have a great shot to make the first move coming out of the break.  The Astros can't afford to have a slow start to the second half. With Joe Espada at the helm, I am not holding my breath.  Hopefully, the Astros can overcome his inept in-game management.  Yesterday, everyone in Section 128 was booing when Espada brought in Montero to pitch the 8th inning.  Right on cue, Montero gives up the walk and two run bomb to Josh Smith.  Montero has not been good at all this season and you bring in THAT GUY to pitch in that situation?  Are you kidding me?  Espada and the pitching coach Josh Miller...Lloyd Christmas and Harry Dunne...Dumb and Dumber.     

[rupert3]

Time to move up.

[baddog]

All knotted up. Let keep it going. 

[rupert3]

June 19 they were 10 games back.  Now 1 percentage in first.  Go figure.  Nice game for Hunter Brown.

[rupert3]

Dang if we didn't win again 4-2 Full game in front.  Rangers lose also

[rupert3]

Lose 6-4 but took series and Alvarez hit for the cycle.  He's awesome at times.

Still in first

Now to Oakland to face last place team.