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Discussion in 'Houston Astros' started by Castor27, Aug 11, 2023.

  1. Houstunna

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    Anytime Maldonado lines up, there's an issue

    Astros could not get a timely hit today, 0-8 RISP

    I just hate entering games handicapped with Maldonado

    And Dusty has invented built-in excuses to handicap
     
  2. xcrunner51

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    i 100% agree that the series finale lineup shenanigans are infuriating but I gotta wonder why they can’t over come it. Just seems like they can’t consistently get on a run and beat bad teams like they’re supposed to. It’s not all Dusty’s fault (but I 100% understand he contributes to it)
     
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    Get off our forum, Darren
     
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  4. raining threes

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    This is why I chose to watch golf today and flip over to the Stros during commercials. Wise choice

    Today was so predictable.

    Thanks Dusty.
     
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    yep, it sucks having a black hole down there who basically is about 75% of what he used to be. Even worse when neither he or Dusty think he should bunt to move a runner over. I didn’t get that at all. I don’t get upset at his lineups any more but his in game managing is just as much a mystery also. He had a great run last PS of pushing all the right buttons and found himself a WS title. I can only hope that happens again. BTW, I edited my OP, we obviously had 5 hits from the top six.
     
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  6. raining threes

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    How about putting the lineup out there that they had last night for the next 40 games and I'll take my chances.
     
  7. J_Hunter_1977

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    Once again **** you Giants.
     
  8. Viol8r

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    Of course the Rangers tie it up in the 9th.
     
  9. Uprising

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    Lol you just knew the Giants were going to fold at some point. 2 outs in the 9th .... blown lead.
     
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  10. Buck Turgidson

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    Astros are 22-16 (.579) in the final game of a series. Their overall W% is .571
     
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  11. IBTL

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    Well, and the thing is too that we didn't produce today even without Dusty's ****ery of a lineup card. We left just so many on base and I'll begrudgingly admit that's not 100% on Dusty. Still, I hate Dusty :)
     
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    Quoted for truth
     
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    Giants folding like a cheap hooker.
     
  14. jayfree

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    Giants against the Rangers
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    Giants CF was playing somewhere near the Oregon border so a skyhigh popup single makes it 1st-3rd with no outs in the 10th
     
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  16. J_Hunter_1977

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    3 and a half ****ing games back man.
     
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  17. IBTL

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    Now now now... the Rangers haven't won YETTTTTTT... (but they will).
     
  18. tehG l i d e

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    Flat line ups and flat performances. Dusty isn’t firing these guys up like Bochy is.
     
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    Trash a** Giants.
     
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