2023 Astros - Defending WS Champs

[baddog]

Astros wins after a blowout win is not good.

[baddog]

What can I say about Alvarez? 2 run shot puts the Astros ahead 2-0. Bichette with a solo shot makes it 2-1 Astros.

[WOSdrummer99]

2 hours ago, baddog said:

What can I say about Alvarez? 2 run shot puts the Astros ahead 2-0. Bichette with a solo shot makes it 2-1 Astros.

Best LH hitter in the game right. now. But once again that was it. 

BJs 3-2

[baddog]

10 hours ago, WOSdrummer99 said:

Best LH hitter in the game right. now. But once again that was it. 

BJs 3-2

I have no good answer except that players slump, teams slump, teams get up for the Astros because they are the defending WS Champs (that’s my favorite), but all all, it’s baseball. I certainly don’t expect my team to win every game. Astros are in good shape in the standings. Still lots of baseball to be played. 

[WOSdrummer99]

2 hours ago, baddog said:

I have no good answer except that players slump, teams slump, teams get up for the Astros because they are the defending WS Champs (that’s my favorite), but all all, it’s baseball. I certainly don’t expect my team to win every game. Astros are in good shape in the standings. Still lots of baseball to be played. 

I agree. Although I see a trend developing when you praise them too early. Lol

[baddog]

17 minutes ago, WOSdrummer99 said:

I agree. Although I see a trend developing when you praise them too early. Lol

I hear ya. I’m not superstitious but I’ll try and watch it. If pitching gives up only 2 runs, they did their job. Run support is a problem for all pitchers (Nolan Ryan comes to mind).

[rupert3]

Just not lookin like the Stros I know right now.  We haven't been 5 games back since 2016.

However we have had our share of problems this year.  Just maybe.

[WOSdrummer99]

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[WOSdrummer99]

Alvarez out up to 4 weeks.

McCullers out for the season after having surgery yesterday.

Urquidy could be back before All-Star break.

Your welcome Rangers fans. Good luck the rest of the season.

[baddog]

Always hurt McCullers. How’s many seasons has he missed and still drawing a huge paycheck? Last time I saw him pitch, his elusive curveball wasn’t elusive at all. 

[rupert3]

Major slump now lost 8 out of last 11.  Worried now.

[baddog]

That’s the kind of game I am used to from my Astros. Come from behind to tie, take a 3 run lead late, make it close at the end, then shut her down. Just think if we had our injured starting pitchers and ALVAREZ!

[rupert3]

Yes and Altuve got another clutch HR. Now back to 4 back

[baddog]

I’m very impressed with our substitute starters keeping the Rangers from scoring 10 plus runs. Abreu had some trouble throwing strikes and when he did, the Rangers generated 2 runs late. He got control and got out of it.

[baddog]

What a game!

[rupert3]

Wow 3 out of 4  WIN 12-11  3 BACK

[snakehead26]

1 minute ago, baddog said:

What a game!

Astros blow an 8 run lead and fall behind only to score 2 in the 9th to take the win 12-11. WOW

[baddog]

39 minutes ago, snakehead26 said:

Astros blow an 8 run lead and fall behind only to score 2 in the 9th to take the win 12-11. WOW

I really don’t like building big leads early. It seems to always work the way it did today. Clutch hitting in the top of the 9th was amazing. 

[rupert3]

Face them again in couple of weeks.  Hold season lead on them so far.

[AggiesAreWe]

Take 3 of 4 in Arlington.

I'm good with that.

[WOSdrummer99]

The silver boot is not the goal. But necessary for the others

[WOSdrummer99]

In Jose Altuve's absence, Corey Julks filled in at the two-spot and delivered four hits and an RBI vs. Colorado.

FINAL: HOU 4, COL 1

Stay 3 GB of rangers

Currently tied with NYY for 2nd wild card

[baddog]

56 minutes ago, WOSdrummer99 said:

In Jose Altuve's absence, Corey Julks filled in at the two-spot and delivered four hits and an RBI vs. Colorado.

FINAL: HOU 4, COL 1

Stay 3 GB of rangers

Currently tied with NYY for 2nd wild card

Our subs could start for lots of other teams and that could become a problem.

[WOSdrummer99]

11 minutes ago, baddog said:

Our subs could start for lots of other teams and that could become a problem.

I see it as a potential investment for the trade deadline.

[baddog]

Colorado makes it interesting. WS Champs tack on a run and close it out. 6-4 Stros.