Astros @ Mariners, Cinco de Mayo, 2023

Fuck

Javier and Abreu gave up those runs on the meatiest pitches.

B8:

Abreu in

Wong strikes out swinging
Rodriguez…0-2…1-2…2-2…3-2…grounds out 4-3 in the non shift to the left of 2B
France grounds to 2B, no one there as Dubon was not shifted behind 2B…single
Kelenic with a bloop single to RF, France to 3B
Suarez rolls another soft routine grounder to 2B where no one is at on a not shift…France scores, Kelenic to 3B
Raleigh…3-2…foul…strikes out swinging

But the Astros shiftfuck themselves out of a lead. To the 9th…tied 4-4

Ok, score here.

I meant strike out the other guy.

I admire your optimism.

We go to the ninth, and I’m still on hold, so I have been drained of all will to live and certainly do not expect any more runs.

I wanted to complain about that but on seeing it again from behind the plate I don’t think a traditionally positioned second baseman gets to it.

I feel bad for Javier. He pitched really well. He had a three batter stretch that kinda got away from him, but he deserved better.

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Lead off walk. Make them pay.

I kinda like these Seattle uniforms. Of course, I spent about an hour today searching eBay for a particular pair of 80’s style skiing sunglasses.

Kyle Tucker! That’s what I’m talking about!

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King Tuck!!!

Fucker Tucker!!!

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King Tuck! He got a favorable call on 2-2 and took advantage!

Make the most of a call that finally goes our way.

I always wonder, we’re looking at a two dimensional frame, but it’s a three dimensional strike zone. Of course, the plate angles in, but it’s more complicated that it looks on TV.

Anyway, Kyle’s a triple away from the cycle.

T9:

Brash in for the Ms

Abreu…3-0…3-1…draws a leadoff walk
Tucker…works it full…homers to CF! Abreu scores
Peña…0-2…foul…1-2…strikes out looking
Julks…0-2…strikes out swinging
Meyers with a Texas League single to RF

And that’s all for Brash

The little square on TV can be very misleading.

Servais without a smile.

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What just happened?

Servais gets the thumb for arguing ball three to Tucker