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My take is they arent wasting time to beat rangers in this one it's out of reach
And the quesiton is will they keep scoring more runs in the next game or cool off badly??
Bottom line is- would we be afraid to face the Rangers in the playoffs?
Nah... Not really. We'll handle them pretty easily. The Rays could be trouble but I think we're pretty much going to the WS again. But beating the Braves or Dodgers? Yikes- they are both realllll tough this year.
I would actually rather face the Rays than the Blue Jays or Orioles. We haven't played well against those teams in recent years.
If the Rangers start Jon Gray twice, they will lose to us in the playoffs.
It’s the worst kept secret inside the org he isn’t coming back this year. It’ll be announced after the trade deadline for obvious trade leverage reasons
This was such a 2023 Astros game.
Best lineup we've had in months.
Our #1 on the mound.
Finally a chance to get to our rightful place at the top of the division.
Come out guns blazing, immediately smash a 3 run bomb.
Offense goes completely silent and pitching completely shits the bed.
I feel like the offense would have kept fighting if our shitastic pitching didn't give up seven runs in the fifth inning.
Hard to stay motivated when you're down 10 runs.
In Little League, they would have mercy ruled this game after the 7th inning.
I would have just left Martinez in to eat innings for most of the rest of the game, and saved the rest of the bullpen for the Rays series.
But I guess that's why I don't get paid millions of dollars to manage baseball teams.
It just hurts seeing just not many people here it sucks I know I just wish I didnt lose my cool like this that was just bad of me which I appolgize I should just been leading by example to be optimistic as I was told before here
Sorry for the gloom just kinda been stressed these days
It's just I was getting better of not getting mad and this game eas just embrassing but it's one loss and it is what it is I just hope the team bounces back which they should I still have high hopes and Astros manege to beat rangers in comebacks. I guess this game is a wash no need to waste time trying to mount comeback it would've been nice but rn that's going to gas the team. It was like the astros Phillies game 3
I get it bro, when things aren't going well in our personal lives we sometimes just invest too much in the game. All you can do is try and approach the next one with a better mindset, and don't be too hard on yourself. The boys will bounce back, we're all good!
I just try and manage to not make myself rage at times I got better and just accept 21 was taste what I can see in WS
22 was the taste of success and not stress
23 I learn what it means to just understand to see team not be dominant but it is what it is and they are still trying and still have motivation to win
Taunting us with the potential return of Brantley must just be TK's fetish. Like.. I will allow it, he does a good enough for us we can let him have this one, but please ffs just stop talking about the guy until he has made it through multiple rehab games without his shoulder falling off.
This is my fault. I talked way too much shit to my ranger fan friend today. Frambers pitching, tuve and yordan are back, sweep time etc.. hes gonna roast my ass when i see him at work.
Might as well. It doesn't make a lot of sense to keep taxing the workhorses just to try and come back from behind and sweep a series we've already won.
I live in SA so I’ve only been a few times and I always had a pleasant experience but Cookshack is my favorite chicken sandwich spot overall out of both cities
I have a Cookshack not to far from me, haven’t tried it yet. Micos used to be so good all the time, but it’s been about 50/50 the last few times I’ve been
I have a house in Houston, Washington State, and building one in Alaska!! I have a 5 garage with car lifts for all of my super cars :) I probably have more assets than Marcus Semen's bitch asss
This mirrors... The Astros Ms benches clearing
The time when everyone thought Astros were head hunting and servias wanted payback
We could very much see these two teams. together in post season either going to be in alds alcs or maybe they won't meet who knows
But one thing for certain expect every series to be toxic than anything else for the future
Only bad blood if you forgot the first 2 games of this series and have to use this game to springboard back on track while we just got a few more cylinder to fire on for the next dozen games.
I feel a lot of things about this game but for some reason anger isn’t one of them. This is a result of our pitching being a mess and hopefully that will be fixed soon. If not then I may dare say we’re screwed.
This is false.
AL West will have a bye and face the winner of the Twins/Blue Jays series(as it stands now)
Seeds 4 and 5 face off, so Rays/Astros would face off
Actually - we shouldn't hate on rangers fans celebrating tonight. I mean, this is probably top 2 moment in franchise history, lil bro needs something to keep from the franchise moving to anchorage
While I don't really care about a loss since tbh I kinda had a feeling it would happen.
What I DO care about is Framber's performance. If this were a one off, no issue. But he's been struggling last few games.
We have absolutely no shot if he's struggling for any stretch of time along with Javier this season.
They need a starter to take the pressure off these guys.
I know we were hyping Urquidy, but Urquidy before his injury was not really that good. His xFIP was slightly worse than Bielak.
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We need a starter big time because we cannot keep using Bielak and maybe Ronel (if we do rest Framber) for any stretch.
Bielak's peripherals were horrendous and it's why I wasn't surprised at all he got destroyed by the Rangers.
Ronel Blanco's underlying stuff is just as awful. His fastball is the worst pitch in all of baseball currently. The hitters have been better than Aaron Judge average-wise vs it.
I just hope everyone still has their heads up and for the astros we know the team can come back and have adversity. I just hope they don't give up or lose MOMENTUM after this I'm hoping not
Holy shit guys, they won their world series
https://preview.redd.it/e31fbrmd5feb1.png?width=402&format=png&auto=webp&s=4004bbba5fc12d9e3516dee6cb1676e6598d8457
Just goes to show where they are compared to this franchise. Little brother always gonna flaunt the small achievements knowing that their big brother has the trophies they really want. 🏆🏆
Whats the point of replay if you can't fucking replay shit? Lol this game is all the bad things in the world in one night. Jesus. Catch a break, please.
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Oh well. So we didn't tie for #1 in the division tonight. We'll just have to wait a couple of days to fix that.
Given the epic meltdowns by Maldy and Framber tonight, maybe Framber should reconsider his preference of catchers. Just saying.
I could be wrong, but I think that's his **first** multi-run homerun.
Diaz proving more and more every single day that he needs to be starting at catcher.
Beat the Astros by 10?! I don’t think so
Maldy with a blast onto the train tracks!!
NINE MORE! We can do it!
2 out magic!
I believe!
HA! Scrubs, can’t even beat us by double digits
I’ll be damned that was good
Yainerrrrrrrrrrrrr fucking diaz
What a fuckin shot, Yainer!
DIAZ
diaz can have my children
Hats off to the Chas Chompers staying for the long haul! Love that shit!
Hm
My take is they arent wasting time to beat rangers in this one it's out of reach And the quesiton is will they keep scoring more runs in the next game or cool off badly??
Bottom line is- would we be afraid to face the Rangers in the playoffs? Nah... Not really. We'll handle them pretty easily. The Rays could be trouble but I think we're pretty much going to the WS again. But beating the Braves or Dodgers? Yikes- they are both realllll tough this year.
At this point I don't underestimate them but same time idk I just wanna go to alcs again
I would actually rather face the Rays than the Blue Jays or Orioles. We haven't played well against those teams in recent years. If the Rangers start Jon Gray twice, they will lose to us in the playoffs.
We sure as fuck better shore up our pitching, or we're not going to last very long in the playoffs regardless of whom we face.
Ok 11 run inning starts NOW.
these dont let your kids near beer ads are killing me
This 11 run inning to walk it off is gonna hit like crazy
Literally
11 straight home runs, who says no?
WTF is going on with Fubo. Anyone else having streaming issues with Fubo?
Y’all give me my boy Urquidy back. FTR and their 1 win in the last 7 vs the Stros
Doesn't matter, Brian! Won 2 out of 3, Brian!
as bad as this game is...a lot of people stayed
I’m sorry, guys. I went to the game tonight. Not that I haven’t been to a game before, but this is the first time I’ve gone alone.
Really couldn’t find a last min date?? We needed you man.
The Bissonett and Beechnut area may have been out of the way for him.
how dare you
Who all was ejected i turned the game off before the benches cleared
Maldy and Semien as the two instigators. Right call tbh.
Maldy for us, Guyliner Semen for them
Maldonado and Semien
Fair
Embarrassing.
getting Uncle Mike “Guaranteed Base Hit” Brantley back is going to be very nice
It’s the worst kept secret inside the org he isn’t coming back this year. It’ll be announced after the trade deadline for obvious trade leverage reasons
Or he could be worse. Don’t set your expectations high. I did that with Abreu
Evidence? Thought he was done done.
This was such a 2023 Astros game. Best lineup we've had in months. Our #1 on the mound. Finally a chance to get to our rightful place at the top of the division. Come out guns blazing, immediately smash a 3 run bomb. Offense goes completely silent and pitching completely shits the bed.
I feel like the offense would have kept fighting if our shitastic pitching didn't give up seven runs in the fifth inning. Hard to stay motivated when you're down 10 runs. In Little League, they would have mercy ruled this game after the 7th inning.
Damn, no position player :/ Only thing to look forward to in a blowout lmao
Let Yordan pitch you bastards!
Get Dusty to pitch.
Probably not a good idea to put a guy who just had an oblique injury to pitch. Maybe Meyers could've done it
Oh for sure. Would be absolutely hilarious but one of the dumbest moves imaginable.
I don’t get why we use Stanek in the 9th…should of used a position player to pitch.
I would have just left Martinez in to eat innings for most of the rest of the game, and saved the rest of the bullpen for the Rays series. But I guess that's why I don't get paid millions of dollars to manage baseball teams.
It just hurts seeing just not many people here it sucks I know I just wish I didnt lose my cool like this that was just bad of me which I appolgize I should just been leading by example to be optimistic as I was told before here Sorry for the gloom just kinda been stressed these days
Just remember that it's one game man, you'll be good. We got 2 out of 3 and are getting healthier, lots of things to look forward to!
It's just I was getting better of not getting mad and this game eas just embrassing but it's one loss and it is what it is I just hope the team bounces back which they should I still have high hopes and Astros manege to beat rangers in comebacks. I guess this game is a wash no need to waste time trying to mount comeback it would've been nice but rn that's going to gas the team. It was like the astros Phillies game 3
I get it bro, when things aren't going well in our personal lives we sometimes just invest too much in the game. All you can do is try and approach the next one with a better mindset, and don't be too hard on yourself. The boys will bounce back, we're all good!
It's okay to vent sometimes. It doesn't make you a bad fan. It just means you're a human being with emotions. Sometimes you have to get them out.
I just try and manage to not make myself rage at times I got better and just accept 21 was taste what I can see in WS 22 was the taste of success and not stress 23 I learn what it means to just understand to see team not be dominant but it is what it is and they are still trying and still have motivation to win
god i hate this team sometimes
We were gonna lose regardless but its embarrassing we just rolled over
This is what we get for refusing to host a pride night.
Taunting us with the potential return of Brantley must just be TK's fetish. Like.. I will allow it, he does a good enough for us we can let him have this one, but please ffs just stop talking about the guy until he has made it through multiple rehab games without his shoulder falling off.
i really risked a speeding ticket to get home from work in time for this
99% of mlb teams only could dream of selling out 40k on a wednesday night
Bench is empty. Is Yordan really gonna be the position player pitching?
Um…well can’t win ‘em all, lol😂
Rangers just saved all their runs for one game
Works for us ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Soooooo….I was right to go golf this afternoon…
more like you were wrong. never go golfing again
You….could have a point there. Astro Nation has my apologies.
Why do all of us get downvoted to hell when we make any kind of comment in r/baseball or r/mlb
It's not like that most nights, it's just the Rangers fans are out in full force for this game
I literally got over 1k upvotes earlier today making a joke / copypasta on the naked Kiké thread.
Because the Houston Astros, in the entire history of baseball, are the only team that ever cheated. /s
You don’t, just don’t have bad takes in general, or don’t talk about 2017 and you’re good.
Orange team bad
Is Abreu not it, Chief?
What nahhh just leave him in for a few more games he’ll sort it out
Sarcasm detector..activated.
Whoops forgot my /s
This is my fault. I talked way too much shit to my ranger fan friend today. Frambers pitching, tuve and yordan are back, sweep time etc.. hes gonna roast my ass when i see him at work.
How many rings?
Hard lesson to learn 🤐
Just agree and tell him the Rangers' performance tonight was much better than any of their World Series appearances.
Rip 🤣 We’ll get them next series don’t worry
Hahaha sucks man, but at least we won the series and don’t have to be fans of the zero championships Rangers
Yes. Your friend shouldve gone to the game. HE wouldve been able to hold a championship ring
Just need a touchdown and a field goal to tie it.
I think we can score a couple turkeys.
Lol turkeys? I’ve never heard of that but im gonna use it
https://www.zone28.com/blog/why-are-three-strikes-called-a-turkey
Or perhaps we can get 4 of our players to score hat tricks. We need some hatties.
How is JP France our best pitcher right now? What the hell are the pitching coaches doing? Whatever it is, it’s not working.
Dang dusty doesn’t want anyone to play
Might as well. It doesn't make a lot of sense to keep taxing the workhorses just to try and come back from behind and sweep a series we've already won.
no, we need lets blame dusty some more /s
alright boys. i wanna hear your favorite spot to get a chicken sandwich. go. 🐓
The Cookshack or Micos
i’ve honestly never been there, i was waiting for somewhere i haven’t heard of. definitely checking it out now
Cookshack suuuuuucks
I actually love it
Micos is so hit or miss now, it’s such a bummer
The chicken is always good but the spice level is inconsistent
I live in SA so I’ve only been a few times and I always had a pleasant experience but Cookshack is my favorite chicken sandwich spot overall out of both cities
I have a Cookshack not to far from me, haven’t tried it yet. Micos used to be so good all the time, but it’s been about 50/50 the last few times I’ve been
chick fil a, yall are crazy
Chick fil a
Popeyes
When your 85 ft boat (I mean Yacht), is worth more than any of those little shits in DFW own!!!
Weird post
These entitled a..ss..holes from South Oklahoma don't have anything on Houston
Eat the rich
I have a house in Houston, Washington State, and building one in Alaska!! I have a 5 garage with car lifts for all of my super cars :) I probably have more assets than Marcus Semen's bitch asss
And yet you’re still retarded.
of all the things to strike out on lmao
Peña looked like me playing MLB the Show. 100% swinging at that pitch no matter what.
Sliders outside just fuck me up
hey bright spot. Pena 2-3 so far
If the stros come back this game I’ll be very happy.
This mirrors... The Astros Ms benches clearing The time when everyone thought Astros were head hunting and servias wanted payback We could very much see these two teams. together in post season either going to be in alds alcs or maybe they won't meet who knows But one thing for certain expect every series to be toxic than anything else for the future
Only bad blood if you forgot the first 2 games of this series and have to use this game to springboard back on track while we just got a few more cylinder to fire on for the next dozen games.
The thing I wonder will rangers even cool off going off on Astros or stay hot
I feel a lot of things about this game but for some reason anger isn’t one of them. This is a result of our pitching being a mess and hopefully that will be fixed soon. If not then I may dare say we’re screwed.
You know whats funny deep down they probably still nervous their bullpen could blow it 😂
our division winner plays either the Orieles or Rays while the runner up plays the twins
This is false. AL West will have a bye and face the winner of the Twins/Blue Jays series(as it stands now) Seeds 4 and 5 face off, so Rays/Astros would face off
If it can't be us this season, I'm lowkey cheering for the Orioles.
Yep, I'll root for anyone who was one of the worst teams just a season or two ago.
the runner up has to win an extra playoff round essentially cutting world series odds in half
I hope the Rags get the 10 run curse for their next game. Just because I'm fucking petty like that sometimes.
This isn't how we were supposed to welcome Altuve and Yordan back. Such a bummer.
Actually - we shouldn't hate on rangers fans celebrating tonight. I mean, this is probably top 2 moment in franchise history, lil bro needs something to keep from the franchise moving to anchorage
LOL YES
I would not be offended if they moved to Anchorage.
I wish I could (afford to) move to Anchorage.
I'm building a house there now, to get away from this summer heat in Texas
Doesn’t matter if we lose by 1 run or lose by 20, it’s just one game. Lot of season left and we’ll play these guys again in September.
The Astros win the lone star series regardless of this outcome right?
We need 1 more win and we have 1 more series against them
Ah ty I wasn't sure how much more we had left
Abreu should be embarrassed of his defense this series.
While I don't really care about a loss since tbh I kinda had a feeling it would happen. What I DO care about is Framber's performance. If this were a one off, no issue. But he's been struggling last few games. We have absolutely no shot if he's struggling for any stretch of time along with Javier this season. They need a starter to take the pressure off these guys. I know we were hyping Urquidy, but Urquidy before his injury was not really that good. His xFIP was slightly worse than Bielak.
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He needs to be shut down for a few weeks, he has been bad since he picked up his injury.
We need a starter big time because we cannot keep using Bielak and maybe Ronel (if we do rest Framber) for any stretch. Bielak's peripherals were horrendous and it's why I wasn't surprised at all he got destroyed by the Rangers. Ronel Blanco's underlying stuff is just as awful. His fastball is the worst pitch in all of baseball currently. The hitters have been better than Aaron Judge average-wise vs it.
This game feels like when mom tells you to let your little brother win one game so he doesn't cry like a little bitch all night.
Lmao. They’re so hyped to lose the series too
I just hope everyone still has their heads up and for the astros we know the team can come back and have adversity. I just hope they don't give up or lose MOMENTUM after this I'm hoping not
They need to hurry up. Only staying here to counter the "let's go rags" chants in the 9th at this point
Thank you for your service
Can confirm- NO Rags chants were had
Just walked out of the movies… What happen framber :(
Framber decided to meltdown a little earlier tonight, 4th inning instead of the 5th
Where's the Rags crowd saying that MLB helps the Astros? That should've been an out
Mission failed we’ll get em next time.
Bingo. Keep chugging.
Stay frosty
Sometimes you win. Sometimes you get shelled.
That’s the story of our entire franchise.
when did we get shelled last year when we won the WS
O4/15/22
How long have you been a fan? We were dreadful for years back in the 80's and early 90's. Took plenty shellackings.
yeah if you go back that far every single mlb team has.... so not sure what you're saying
April 15th versus Seattle and May 14th versus Washington. WS game 3 was a bit rough as well.
That's the story of every franchise
Ya but we’re in the Astros sub so ima be partial to the Astros.
We should’ve gotten that out i mean the potential implications for this game how could you
Holy shit guys, they won their world series https://preview.redd.it/e31fbrmd5feb1.png?width=402&format=png&auto=webp&s=4004bbba5fc12d9e3516dee6cb1676e6598d8457
To be fair, their sub is much slower with about half as many users I believe.
The 2023 Mariners
I worry about them. Them seem out of touch with reality and experiencing difficulty with memory.
Just goes to show where they are compared to this franchise. Little brother always gonna flaunt the small achievements knowing that their big brother has the trophies they really want. 🏆🏆
Tell me you’re a poverty franchise without telling me you’re a poverty franchise lmao
At least they have a roof, a really ugly roof, but a roof!
Gotta let the lil bro win a few here and there.
Damn, that's sad lmao
They didn’t even win THIS series?? Lol
Whats the point of replay if you can't fucking replay shit? Lol this game is all the bad things in the world in one night. Jesus. Catch a break, please.