0-2 on Springer, I sure hope Garver knows what pitches to call here

Astros #9 hitter had an OPS over .800 last year.

yep, their lineup is like their rotation, deep straight through

Whew. Excruciating.

0-2 on Springer, I sure hope Garver knows what pitches to call here

Check.

Dick called a fly ball to medium center field hit by an Astro a popup. But Dozier's shorter fly ball was deep. Homer much?And may I add that I think the term popup should be reserved for a fairly high fly ball that can easily be caught by an infielder.

That could have been another unwritten rule, but it's too late for that now. . Which made me think, unless you are talking directly to someone, how can an unwritten rule be discussed, and remain unwritten? ?

OK boys, let's get some more hits strung together.

triple time...

That opening day start for Jake seems like a long time ago

Top of the first today seems like a long time ago.

Man, a hit on a ground ball to second. Love the wheels!

 

Top of the first today seems like a long time ago.

in a ballpark far, far away?

triple time...

Could Garver stay ahead of Buck?

How is lamarre not bunting here

 

Could Garver stay ahead of Buck?

no

That much speed by the batter brings baseball back to a much purer state, where simply putting the ball in play makes it a challenge for everyone.

It's one thing to beat out a ground ball that a second baseman would normally turn into an out. It's entirely another to beat it so badly that there's no need to bother with a throw.

Edited April 11, 20188 yr by LaBombo

Green light for Dozier here

 

It's one thing to beat out a ground ball that a second baseman would normally turn into an out. It's entirely another to beat it so badly that there's no need to bother with a throw.

probably too cold to get it out of his glove ;-)

http://www.thebaseballjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Ducks-on-the-Pond.gif

 

Could Garver stay ahead of Buck?

The question is, where on the basepath would Bux pass him up.

1 out... so Mauer is thinking bunt, then?

THREE and one

We’ll take it

nice take Joe

Mauer! He's an RBI MACHINE!

1 out... so Mauer is thinking bunt, then?

Take what the pitcher gives. A free run.

I don't mind scoring like this on Keuchel.

Joltin' Joe Mauer is....

 

 

 

 

But maybe use a traditional handle-equipped bat next time and go for a hit, Joe.

Edited April 11, 20188 yr by LaBombo

 

Take what the pitcher gives. A free run.

 

Didn't show bunt with 1 out this time. Okay!

http://www.thebaseballjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Ducks-on-the-Pond.gif

Ah, the classic bases-loaded Mauer walk.  Keuchel has thrown 8 balls to 1 strike in his last 9 pitches.