Mariners at Astros, August 21, 2021

Youngsters gettin’ it done!

If he doesn’t cut it it rolls into the plate.

Seattle is playing such a passive brand of defense with no urgency.

In many of these situations they aren’t even giving themselves a chance to prevent runs.

Baker’s decisions late are why we did not win two more in KC.

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So they can only hit the Mariners? It’s not like that pitching staff is that bad…

Wilson says, don’t bury me yet.

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What does this mean?

Machete

Raleigh crossed up, Wilson to 3B

Agreed 100%

Getting handcuffed like that is the worst feeling. Except for the foul tip into the nuts. Getting handcuffed is the second worse feeling.

My mistake, I was relying on Blum’s insight/reaction.

Nice walk, Maldy.

(this ump is struggling)

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Complete crossup

Machete

Walks

Playing back in the infield with runners on third

Hits to the outfield where throws aren’t even made to home. One particular Toro didn’t make yesterday particularly comes to mind.

Throw was online, but it was close to dead at the point it got to France.

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…as an Astro.
He was 1 for 11 coming into this game w/ a single in 7 AB w/ Oakland this year…
First ML chances, w/ two contenders.

The infield does not come in every time there is a runner at third. Hardly ever in the early innings.

Throws to the plate are made according to the situation. Always the first thought is SH there there is a chance to get the runner. If not, keep the hitter from taking second or maybe keep another runner from taking third. A throw home is not automatic.

Altuve

Softly serves a single to Left center, Wilson scores 12-0.

Another Altuve hit.