MLB Thread 2019

[lichfieldblue]

Currently watching the MVP in waiting (again) at the Angels, but they're getting smashed by the Pirates - their pitching and fielding has been awful. 9-2 at top of the sixth now.

Saw the Dodgers at the weekend too - been interesting to contrast the two. Dodgers feels more like a settled club and an awesome stadium (plus I loved central LA), but the stadium experience here is pretty good (and beer is $4.50 compared to $16 at the Dodgers). Plus the whole franchise move doesn't sit well with a Brit like me even if it was nearly 70 years ago.

As an aside for this thread, gutted I missed LAFC last night but caught on TV. Poor quality but high entertainment and the crowd was mental.

 

[lichfieldblue]

Currently watching the MVP in waiting (again) at the Angels, but they're getting smashed by the Pirates - their pitching and fielding has been awful. 9-2 at top of the sixth now.

Saw the Dodgers at the weekend too - been interesting to contrast the two. Dodgers feels more like a settled club and an awesome stadium (plus I loved central LA), but the stadium experience here is pretty good (and beer is $4.50 compared to $16 at the Dodgers). Plus the whole franchise move doesn't sit well with a Brit like me even if it was nearly 70 years ago.

As an aside for this thread, gutted I missed LAFC last night but caught on TV. Poor quality but high entertainment and the crowd was mental.

Last day of a 2 week West Coast trip and watching Yankees at the As. I could get used to this - such a great way to spend an evening.

That's 3 games for less than $50 in total by the way.

 

[BlueTX]

Watched this right after Everton defeated Wolves:

Throwback ace Verlander adds to Hall of Fame legacy with third no-hitter

On Sunday, Justin Verlander reminded us what a true ace looks like and bolstered his already no-brainer status as a lock for Cooperstown.

www.espn.com

 

[BlueTX]

So I was in Houston this past week and attended all 4 games of the Astros v Mariners series. My son joined me for the last game on Sunday, which was an epic 21-1 drubbing of Seattle by Houston. Tonight Oakland hit town still seeking a wild card playoff spot. Houston beat them 15-0. All kinds of offensive records were set in the last two games. 36 runs scored is absurd.

Perhaps lost in all the fireworks is that Houston pitching allowed a total of 4 hits and 1 walk in the two games.

 

[ilikecheese]

So I was in Houston this past week and attended all 4 games of the Astros v Mariners series. My son joined me for the last game on Sunday, which was an epic 21-1 drubbing of Seattle by Houston. Tonight Oakland hit town still seeking a wild card playoff spot. Houston beat them 15-0. All kinds of offensive records were set in the last two games. 36 runs scored is absurd.

Perhaps lost in all the fireworks is that Houston pitching allowed a total of 4 hits and 1 walk in the two games.

I was hoping the M's could at least make it a 21-3 football style loss. Barely have bothered with watching. I get the sad news via notification on a daily basis.

 

[TXRick]

So I was in Houston this past week and attended all 4 games of the Astros v Mariners series. My son joined me for the last game on Sunday, which was an epic 21-1 drubbing of Seattle by Houston. Tonight Oakland hit town still seeking a wild card playoff spot. Houston beat them 15-0. All kinds of offensive records were set in the last two games. 36 runs scored is absurd.

Perhaps lost in all the fireworks is that Houston pitching allowed a total of 4 hits and 1 walk in the two games.

Go ‘stros!

 

[lichfieldblue]

So I was in Houston this past week and attended all 4 games of the Astros v Mariners series. My son joined me for the last game on Sunday, which was an epic 21-1 drubbing of Seattle by Houston. Tonight Oakland hit town still seeking a wild card playoff spot. Houston beat them 15-0. All kinds of offensive records were set in the last two games. 36 runs scored is absurd.

Perhaps lost in all the fireworks is that Houston pitching allowed a total of 4 hits and 1 walk in the two games.

3 more of those please. From a Rays fan.

 

[BlueTX]

I was hoping the M's could at least make it a 21-3 football style loss. Barely have bothered with watching. I get the sad news via notification on a daily basis.

Such a drag for M's fans and the futility seemingly has no end in sight.

 

[mezzrow]

So I was in Houston this past week and attended all 4 games of the Astros v Mariners series. My son joined me for the last game on Sunday, which was an epic 21-1 drubbing of Seattle by Houston. Tonight Oakland hit town still seeking a wild card playoff spot. Houston beat them 15-0. All kinds of offensive records were set in the last two games. 36 runs scored is absurd.

Perhaps lost in all the fireworks is that Houston pitching allowed a total of 4 hits and 1 walk in the two games.

Can your Astros schedule a series with the Cardinals, please?

 

[ilikecheese]

Such a drag for M's fans and the futility seemingly has no end in sight.

I thought we were close last season. Then they completely blew it up.

 

[BlueTX]

Can your Astros schedule a series with the Cardinals, please?

It would please me greatly. No love for those guys from our days in the NL Central or for what they did after we hired Luhnow (hacking our computers).

 

[lichfieldblue]

3 more of those please. From a Rays fan.

Jinxed that didn't I? Some WC chase between these 3 mind.

 

[Connor]

Krush Davis is BACK

 

[BlueTX]

Jinxed that didn't I? Some WC chase between these 3 mind.

Ha. More like Wade Miley having a second consecutive massive meltdown followed by a succession of AAAA-level pitchers to save the pen. Sadly, tonight's game will also be a procession of young, unproven pitchers. Hope for a different outcome (for us and for you).

 

[Connor]

Oh lord, Jesus