Kansas City Royals @ Houston Astros 5/22

[mr. tegu]

It is time to get a winning streak going.

Shields (2-4), 2.45 ERA vs Lyles (1-1), 6.63 ERA

[BlackHelicopters]

Winning streak coming!

[Nzoner]

Winning streak coming!

For Shields sake I hope so.

[Reaper16]

Shields is going to throw 8 innings, 2 hits, 1 walk, 0 runs.

[ChiTown]

If we can't rack a win against Lyles with Shields on the bump, this team should just give it up already.

[MrGiggity]

Shields is going to throw 8 innings, 2 hits, 1 walk, 0 runs.

And get no run support.....again.

[duncan_idaho]

Against that lineup, Shields racks up 10+ Ks, easily.

[Great Expectations]

Any news on the extent of Salvy's injury.

[duncan_idaho]

Any news on the extent of Salvy's injury.

Heard last night it was just a bruise (or "contusion" if you want to use stupid trainer-speak). He probably COULD have played if really needed.

[Great Expectations]

Heard last night it was just a bruise (or "contusion" if you want to use stupid trainer-speak). He probably COULD have played if really needed.

finally some good news, is Bubba tearing it up after the lasik? Didn't Myers have the same thing?

[duncan_idaho]

finally some good news, is Bubba tearing it up after the lasik? Didn't Myers have the same thing?

Hosmer had lasik after his first season as a pro, but I don't think Myers ever did.

I think Starling is 2-8 in the two games back with a 2B and a couple of RBI.

[Nickel D]

I'd put Shields in to hit for himself for the purposes of...

1: Screwing up the mind of the manager of the formerly NL (non-DH) Ass-tros, and..

2: Improving the chances of run support.

[Mama Hip Rockets]

I'd put Shields in to hit for himself for the purposes of...

1: Screwing up the mind of the manager of the formerly NL (non-DH) Ass-tros, and..

2: Improving the chances of run support.

Haha. That would be awesome.

[Great Expectations]

Hosmer had lasik after his first season as a pro, but I don't think Myers ever did.

I think Starling is 2-8 in the two games back with a 2B and a couple of RBI.

I thought Myers had it after his bad season in Wilmington.

[duncan_idaho]

I thought Myers had it after his bad season in Wilmington.

Myers didn't have a bad season in Wilmington. He had a bad year at NWA.

You're definitely thinking of Hosmer, who struggled in his first year at Wilmington.

[Bowser]

Is there any chance we can manage 4 runs of support for Shields tonight? I mean, any at all?

[rageeumr]

Shields is going to throw 8 innings, 2 hits, 1 walk, 0 runs.

And get a no-decision.

[Pasta Little Brioni]

Nuke that stadium from orbit on the way out

[stonedstooge]

Gonna score big tonight. I BELIEVE!!!!!!!!!

[mr. tegu]

Heard last night it was just a bruise (or "contusion" if you want to use stupid trainer-speak). He probably COULD have played if really needed.

I thought last night on the broadcast at the end that they said Salvy would be playing tonight. Lineups aren't out yet though so we shall see.

[Demonpenz]

Salvy hurt his vagina.

[KCUnited]

Hopefully there will be a higher attendance tonight to help amp our guys up.

[mr. tegu]

Hopefully there will be a higher attendance tonight to help amp our guys up.

I love watching the away games with no one in the stands. You can hear the hecklers really well. Alex had one last night. Allllleeeeeeexxxxxxxxx. Allllleeeeeeeeexxxxxxxx. Gordon got a hit though. :)

[KCUnited]

I love watching the away games with no one in the stands. You can hear the hecklers really well. Alex had one last night. Allllleeeeeeexxxxxxxxx. Allllleeeeeeeeexxxxxxxx. Gordon got a hit though. :)

It was pretty amazing last night, at one point there were just 2 guys sitting behind home plate. I can't recall ever seeing just 2 guys sans freaky weather.

[houstonwhodat]

I love watching the away games with no one in the stands. You can hear the hecklers really well. Alex had one last night. Allllleeeeeeexxxxxxxxx. Allllleeeeeeeeexxxxxxxx. Gordon got a hit though. :)



Minute Maid Park (i.e. the Juice Box) is an awesome stadium.

Retractable roof, etc.

Problem is Jim Crane just bought the Astros and is a cheap son of a bitch.

There are probably bigger payrolls in the minors.

Since the product is shit no one wants to go and the ushers are being assholes.

They won't let anyone move around even though the fucking place is empty.

So everyone said a big fuck you to the Astros and is spending their money elsewhere.

[Old Dog]

Huge line tonight
-210 on the money line....-130 if you're willing to go -1.5 runs

I'm staying with the money line
$48 to win $23

[ChiefsCountry]

Problem is Jim Crane just bought the Astros and is a cheap son of a bitch.

They are rebuilding the team the right way through the draft. With the guy they got from the Cardinals and Reid Ryan, the Astros will be back.

[duncan_idaho]

They are rebuilding the team the right way through the draft. With the guy they got from the Cardinals and Reid Ryan, the Astros will be back.

This. Luhnow also gets that it isn't a bad thing to have the worst record in baseball compared to the second- third- or fourth-worst, etc.

That team had little talent on the MLB roster and almost none in the minors when Luhnow got their. He has done impressive work with their farm system (That would be even more impressive if they'd stuck with Buxton over Carlos Correa last draft).

[ChiefsCountry]

This. Luhnow also gets that it isn't a bad thing to have the worst record in baseball compared to the second- third- or fourth-worst, etc.

That team had little talent on the MLB roster and almost none in the minors when Luhnow got their. He has done impressive work with their farm system (That would be even more impressive if they'd stuck with Buxton over Carlos Correa last draft).

They are also buying up their minor league clubs and being owners of them as well. Just bought their AA team and now they are looking to buy a Triple A team for either The Woodlands or San Antonio. You can tell Crane was a Cardinal fan, he is trying to duplicate that down in Houston.

[Mama Hip Rockets]

Minute Maid Park (i.e. the Juice Box) is an awesome stadium. the worst stadium in all of sports.


fixed your post

[ChiTown]

fixed your post

:clap:

[MrGiggity]

Your starting lineup for tonight........:banghead::banghead::banghead:


1. Chris Getz (L) 2B
2. Alcides Escobar (R) SS
3. Alex Gordon (L) LF
4. Billy Butler (R) DH
5. Eric Hosmer (L) 1B
6. Lorenzo Cain (R) CF
7. Mike Moustakas (L) 3B
8. Jeff Francoeur (R) RF
9. George Kottaras (L) C


They must hate Shields.

[Pasta Little Brioni]

Minute Maid Park (i.e. the Juice Box) is an awesome stadium.

Retractable roof, etc.

Problem is Jim Crane just bought the Astros and is a cheap son of a bitch.

There are probably bigger payrolls in the minors.

Since the product is shit no one wants to go and the ushers are being assholes.

They won't let anyone move around even though the fucking place is empty.

So everyone said a big fuck you to the Astros and is spending their money elsewhere.

No it's not. It's a retarded piece of shit gimmick park

[ChiTown]

Your starting lineup for tonight........:banghead::banghead::banghead:


1. Chris Getz (L) 2B
2. Alcides Escobar (R) SS
3. Alex Gordon (L) LF
4. Billy Butler (R) DH
5. Eric Hosmer (L) 1B
6. Lorenzo Cain (R) CF
7. Mike Moustakas (L) 3B
8. Jeff Francoeur (R) RF
9. George Kottaras (L) C


They must hate Shields.

ROFL

[gblowfish]

Wow, the trifecta of death: Frenchy, Moose and Getz all in the same lineup, and no Salvy again.

Not much you can do with that. 7-8-9-1 is punchless, although Kottaras is always good for a walk or two. Getz leading off is brutal.

Oh, and as far as the park goes, yeah, it's not the greatest, but it's much better than the old Astrodome, that's for sure.

[duncan_idaho]

Your starting lineup for tonight........:banghead::banghead::banghead:


1. Chris Getz (L) 2B
2. Alcides Escobar (R) SS
3. Alex Gordon (L) LF
4. Billy Butler (R) DH
5. Eric Hosmer (L) 1B
6. Lorenzo Cain (R) CF
7. Mike Moustakas (L) 3B
8. Jeff Francoeur (R) RF
9. George Kottaras (L) C


They must hate Shields.

Speaking of "retarded piece of shit gimmicks" ... tonight's lineup, brought to you by Ned Yost.

Seriously, Getz in the leadoff spot? Why? Just... why?

Play Lough and have him lead off.

[gblowfish]

How much do we miss Salvy?

Just saying the words "Humberto Quintero" makes my nut sack pull up into my body cavity.

shudder.....

[SPchief]

Your starting lineup for tonight........:banghead::banghead::banghead:


1. Chris Getz (L) 2B
2. Alcides Escobar (R) SS
3. Alex Gordon (L) LF
4. Billy Butler (R) DH
5. Eric Hosmer (L) 1B
6. Lorenzo Cain (R) CF
7. Mike Moustakas (L) 3B
8. Jeff Francoeur (R) RF
9. George Kottaras (L) C


They must hate Shields.

Jesus, Getz leading off?

[mr. tegu]

I for one am glad Cain isn't leading off. He has not done well batting lead off this year. In fact his batting average as the lead off hitter this season is, wait for it...

.000

Heck, batting second he isn't much better sitting at a .200 average. Clearly a guy who is better in the middle of the lineup for whatever reason.

[houstonwhodat]

fixed your post

What the hell is wrong with Minute Maid.

Granted I only see it from the photographers pits at 1st, 3rd, and either side of home plate.

[OmahaChief]

Jesus, Getz leading off?

Well you know Yost will mentioned that Getzy had a couple knocks the other night so he earned a shot.

[mr. tegu]

Can pitchers actually be slotted into the lineup in the AL? If so, is there a team or pitcher that has been known to do this?

[gblowfish]

Who K's the most tonight?
Frenchy?
Moose?
Cain?

My money is on Frenchy. Could be a 2 to 3 K performance.

[CaliforniaChief]

Even Bob Boone is embarrassed by this lineup.

We owe James Shields at least 6 runs tonight. At least. For the next 4-5 games to make up for the horrible run support they've given him so far.

[gblowfish]

Cain has shown a disturbing frequency of looking at strike three with men on base....

[duncan_idaho]

What the hell is wrong with Minute Maid.

Granted I only see it from the photographers pits at 1st, 3rd, and either side of home plate.

It's a gimmick stadium.

The Crawford boxes and LF dimensions are a joke.

The CF ramp/in-play flagpole/440 FT fence is a joke.

The train in the OF is a joke.

Oh, and it's a bandbox.

[BlackHelicopters]

Getz leading off? Finally.

[Hootie]

I for one am glad Cain isn't leading off. He has not done well batting lead off this year. In fact his batting average as the lead off hitter this season is, wait for it...

.000

Heck, batting second he isn't much better sitting at a .200 average. Clearly a guy who is better in the middle of the lineup for whatever reason.

hitting is SO FUCKING HARD that I have a hard time believing batting order leads to not being able to hit

I don't think it's relative

you either hit, or you don't hit...you're either a good hitter, or you're not

doesn't matter where the fuck your hitting

if you're a good hitter, you'll hit whether you're at #1 or #3 or #7

[houstonwhodat]

It's a gimmick stadium.

The Crawford boxes and LF dimensions are a joke.

The CF ramp/in-play flagpole/440 FT fence is a joke.

The train in the OF is a joke.

Oh, and it's a bandbox.



Train has gone bye bye. It's all advertising now.

The only reason it was there is because part of Minute Maid was the old Union Station train station.

The pole in the outfield is a joke though.

What's wrong with the Crawford boxes, too short of a field?

[petegz28]

Getz leading off? Finally.

Finally? You think it's good that a .200 hitter with a .239 OBP get the most AB's?

[mr. tegu]

hitting is SO ****ING HARD that I have a hard time believing batting order leads to not being able to hit

I don't think it's relative

you either hit, or you don't hit...you're either a good hitter, or you're not

doesn't matter where the **** your hitting

if you're a good hitter, you'll hit whether you're at #1 or #3 or #7

He hasn't adjusted to the leadoff spot. There is no debating that. I like seeing him in that spot but if he isn't doing well there (understatement) I like seeing him moved back down to hopefully prevent a prolonged slump. That doesn't mean Getz is an adequate replacement though.

[SPATCH]

Lineup is bullshit. Makes zero sense; which means that we will score 8+ runs somehow.

This same lineup (minus Kottaras) will then get run out there 10 days in a row.

[Hootie]

I sat in the Crawford box once...it was a really fun game. It was the game the Cardinals needed to win to get into the playoffs 2 years ago when they went on that ridiculous run and ended up winning the World Series. My roommate was a diehard Cardinals fan so we made the drive from Dallas and it was really, really, really fun. And I hate the Cardinals.

[Great Expectations]

Wow, the trifecta of death: Frenchy, Moose and Getz all in the same lineup, and no Salvy again.

Not much you can do with that. 7-8-9-1 is punchless, although Kottaras is always good for a walk or two. Getz leading off is brutal.

Oh, and as far as the park goes, yeah, it's not the greatest, but it's much better than the old Astrodome, that's for sure.

That means we will be getting $5 papa johns tomorrow.

[SPATCH]

Train has gone bye bye. It's all advertising now.

The only reason it was there is because part of Minute Maid was the old Union Station train station.

The pole in the outfield is a joke though.

What's wrong with the Crawford boxes, too short of a field?

I have been to Minute Maid multiple times. Minute Maid Park has zero soul. Zero.

[stonedstooge]

MR. TEGU FOR TWO. HELL YES

[mr. tegu]

MR. TEGU FOR TWO. HELL YES

:thumb:

[Chiefspants]

Your starting lineup for tonight........:banghead::banghead::banghead:


1. Chris Getz (L) 2B
2. Alcides Escobar (R) SS
3. Alex Gordon (L) LF
4. Billy Butler (R) DH
5. Eric Hosmer (L) 1B
6. Lorenzo Cain (R) CF
7. Mike Moustakas (L) 3B
8. Jeff Francoeur (R) RF
9. George Kottaras (L) C


They must hate Shields.

Again, Yost's constant fiddling of his lineups is something that worries me the most about him. Whether it was in MIL or KC, he never fails to make these these inane lineup decisions when his back is against the wall.

BUT HEY, AT LEAST HE GOT HIS DREAM L/R/L/R LINEUP HE'S BEEN LOOKING FOR LOLOLOLOL.

[mr. tegu]

When Dyson comes back I would love to see:

Dyson
Cain
Gordon
Butler
Hosmer
Perez
Moustakas
2B
Escobar

[Discuss Thrower]

What the hell is wrong with Minute Maid.

Granted I only see it from the photographers pits at 1st, 3rd, and either side of home plate.

There's a fucking HILL in center field.

[petegz28]

43 games and 31 different lineups. Yost has not ran the same lineup out on the field in back-back games since April 30-May 1

[BWillie]

If Kottaras was the everyday catcher I bet he would have as many walks combined as the entire team minus Billy Butt

[MeatRock]

I'm ok with moving Cain down the lineup when Dyson comes back. Escobar really should stay at 2. Batting order really does not make a hitter hit or not hit, i agree, unless a certain spot in the order screws with the hitter mentally.

[petegz28]

I'm ok with moving Cain down the lineup when Dyson comes back. Escobar really should stay at 2. Batting order really does not make a hitter hit or not hit, i agree, unless a certain spot in the order screws with the hitter mentally.

Well think of it like this...

When Escobar was sandwiched between Gordon and Butler in the lineup he was hitting better. So while what spot that hit in may not matter, who hits around them does.

[Pablo]

There's a fucking HILL in center field.

A hill with a goddamn flag pole in play. Stupid fucking park.

[SPchief]

Lets do this

[C3HIEF3S]

At least Hud likes the lineup tonight

[stonedstooge]

IT'S ON

[SPchief]

Chris Getz, gets the most AB's with his .238 OBP

[petegz28]

way to swing at balls in the dirt, Getz

[SPchief]

That's just unlucky

[stonedstooge]

Gordon's phenomenal right now

[MeatRock]

DOMINATING!!

[petegz28]

good thing Gordon is batting 3rd so he can set the record for most 1st inning hits with 2 outs....lol

[MeatRock]

Pretty soon Butler is going to start driving in Gordo consistently i think.

[Stanley Nickels]

The thing that's most frustrating about this lineup is, it's Ned essentially not giving a shit that Shields has gotten zero run support. If anything, I'd make it a statement game and put the most powerful lineup out there possible, if only to say "I got your back, Shields"..

[MeatRock]

But not this time.

[petegz28]

JFC, Billy....do you have to hit every fucking ball to the SS?

[stonedstooge]

Haven't scored in the 1st many times this season

[Stanley Nickels]

Billy's patented "see how little I can make the SS move" swing.

[Pablo]

Ugh. Belly has gotten really good at that lately.

[-King-]

Time to waste another great Shields start.

[Stanley Nickels]

Don't worry, James.. Kottaras and Frenchy will provide run support! If not them, we're due for a Chris Getz hit-- it's sheer probability!

[Pablo]

Time to waste another great Shields start.

I'll be the most upset I have all season if we waste another one and lose this series. Please don't do that to me Royals.

[Pablo]

Change fucks dudes up bad. Love knowing that pitch can get anybody out.

[stonedstooge]

Lucky fucker

[petegz28]

that's what you call a lucky hit

[-King-]

LMAO James Shields is hilarious to watch.

[petegz28]

that's our luck though. Getz creams one into the pitcher's glove and Houston throws the bat at a ball in the dirt and gets a hit

[Stanley Nickels]

Hudler's an expert on perifreal vishun.

[Stanley Nickels]

Alright, no biggie! We've got MOAR POWER

[stonedstooge]

Shields gives up the gopher ball. 2 zip Asstros

[petegz28]

and that's the ballgame, folks

[MeatRock]

Shit

[-King-]

Fuck.

[Pablo]

Fuck Fuck Fuck.

[GloryDayz]

Should I go to bed now so we have a chance tonight? Worked last night!

[SPchief]

Gonna need some runs from the bottom of the order

[MeatRock]

and that's the ballgame, folks

:spock:

[Pablo]

Gotta count on his offense.

Fuck you Hud.

[petegz28]

:spock:

We don't score more than 2 runs with Shields pitching...or haven't you heard?

[SPchief]

Time to put up back to back to back to back to back singles

[MeatRock]

We don't score more than 2 runs with Shields pitching...or haven't you heard?

I think we will tonight dude.

[chiefsfan987]

Why is it every other team in baseball can hit mistakes out of the park and the Royals just foul those pitches off?

[GloryDayz]

Why is it every other team in baseball can hit mistakes out of the park and the Royals just foul those pitches off?

Our players are more gay than most team's...

[petegz28]

I think we will tonight dude.

yeah, I'm gonna have to go ahead and disagree, mmmk?

[Pablo]

Cain has great patience. Just wish he'd flash a little more power.

[petegz28]

and now he'll whiff

[MeatRock]

Damn Cain, square that shit up you pussy.

[LoneWolf]

Cain has great patience. Just wish he'd flash a little more power.

You think showing Chris Getz his junk will make him a better hitter?

[petegz28]

and now he'll whiff

JFC, we are so predictable

[MeatRock]

Lyles sucks major dong. We better score more than 2 runs tonight.

[petegz28]

Moose with a pop up???? Never seen that before

[Mama Hip Rockets]

There's a ****ing HILL in center field.

Thank you for explaining. I didn't think it was that hard to figure out.

[petegz28]

Lyles sucks major dong. We better score more than 2 runs tonight.

Sorry, man. Not gonna happen unless Gordon goes yard a few times.

[chiefsfan987]

Lyles sucks major dong. We better score more than 2 runs tonight.

I don't think any pitcher sucks as much dong as our offense. I expect 3 runs or less out of them every night regardless of who the opposing pitcher is.

[mr. tegu]

Crikey. Calm down people.

[MeatRock]

Francouer you fucking IDIOT!!!!

[Pablo]

Ned thinks moose is getting it figured out. If that ball carries another 200 feet it's a homer. He's figuring it out.

[Sure-Oz]

Francouer wtf

[stonedstooge]

Looks like Ned's playing Frenchy for defensive purposes paid off already. w00t

[Pablo]

What the fucking fuck you cocksucker.

[stonedstooge]

SHUT THE FUCK UP HUDLER

[Pablo]

Fuck these excuses. Fuck you Frenchy.

[ImAWalkingCorpse]

**** these excuses. **** you Frenchy.

I second this.

[petegz28]

I missed it, HTF did a guy get on 2nd?

[BlackHelicopters]

Ryan and Rex defending Francoeur

[petegz28]

Ryan and Rex defending Francoeur

What did he do?

[stonedstooge]

What did he do?

Lost a line drive in the lights supposedly

[MeatRock]

What did he do?

Got scared of a line drive right at him and missed the catch for a double.

[BlackHelicopters]

Good play

[petegz28]

Got scared of a line drive right at him and missed the catch for a double.

Let it get by him?

[MeatRock]

Let it get by him?

Yes it was ROFL

[Pablo]

Time to atone for your sins at the plate Jeff.

Herp derp. Not a chance.

[petegz28]

I'm off to the gym...give em hell, peeps

[BlackHelicopters]

Francoeur bats this inning

[stonedstooge]

Scouting report on Francouer- "Throw it out of the strike zone and the dumb fuck will swing at anything. Heh"

[MeatRock]

Frenchy triples. lol

[BlackHelicopters]

Unreal

[Pablo]

Holy Fuck. What a shot for the triple. Still. Fuck you Frenchy.

[SPchief]

Ok, Frenchy makes up for it with a triple. No reason to check your eyes folks. Frenchy just tripled.

[LoneWolf]

Time to atone for your sins at the plate Jeff.

Herp derp. Not a chance.

Frenchy says, fuck you. He still sucks though.

[ImAWalkingCorpse]

Too bad Hud didn't fall out of the booth.

[stonedstooge]

Kuntaras doubles in Frenchy. 2-1 Asstros

[Ceej]

Extra base hits, what?

[MeatRock]

Extra base hits, what?

It's madness.

[SPchief]

Small Ball!

[SPchief]

All right Esky, tie it up

[MeatRock]

Esky that was turrrrrrible

[stonedstooge]

Belly better make 'em pay

[SPchief]

Make em pay Billay

[Demonpenz]

time for the sqeeze billy

[Pablo]

Not the short stop this time belly.

[Mama Hip Rockets]

Dude wants no part of Alex Gordon with a guy on base.

[Mama Hip Rockets]

Ok, Frenchy makes up for it with a triple. No reason to check your eyes folks. Frenchy just tripled.

It's not hard to triple when there's a mountain in center field.

[SPchief]

Damn Billay, that was waaaaaay inside

[Demonpenz]

pretty amazing when gordon or billy breaks a bat they are strong.

[stonedstooge]

Belly's gonna need a buffet break after this at bat

[SPchief]

He'll miss at some point for Billay to crush it

[Mr. Laz]

Billy actually tired from swinging



I imagine he eats lots of crunchy cheetos before each game.

[MeatRock]

Butler sucks DONG!!

[Pablo]

Jesus. Battle to swing at that shit pitch?

[Sure-Oz]

Butler only swung at 9 balls that ab

[MeatRock]

Damn. Why was Moose playing in so far? WOW

[stonedstooge]

w00t. Double play

[MeatRock]

Nice DP.

[SPchief]

Good range

[chiefsfan987]

Butler only swung at 9 balls that ab

That's the biggest problem with our offense IMO. If we'd stop swinging at so many pitches out of the zone it wouldn't take as many hits to score a run because we'd actually draw some walks.

[MeatRock]

We need Sietz back.

[stonedstooge]

We need Sietz back.

As manager

[Demonpenz]

how much longer do we deal with moose shit

[MeatRock]

I have never seen hitting this poor. They act like they don't want to be at the plate. Thinking too much and not swinging at good pitches.

[MeatRock]

Sorry Shields but you gotta go 8 or 9 innings tonight to get a shot at a possible win.

[SPchief]

DON'T RUN ON ALEX GORDON. Dumbasses

[MeatRock]

Don't run on Gordo bitches.

[stonedstooge]

Gordon guns his ass DOWN

[Ceej]

I've got wood.

[DeezNutz]

Sit your bitch ass down.

[stonedstooge]

Shields getting shelled tonight

[chiefsfan987]

I have never seen hitting this poor. They act like they don't want to be at the plate. Thinking too much and not swinging at good pitches.

I think it's poor because the Royals emphasize too much of an aggressive approach. They don't take pitches and just go up there hacking at every pitch they can, regardless of whether it is a strike or they can do anything with the pitch.

That was a hell of a play by Gordon.

[Pablo]

Haha. Stupid Fuck thought he could run on Gordo.

[MeatRock]

Gordo dick slaps runners from left field. That's a big dick boys.

[Demonpenz]

Gordon is flat out the superstar they drafted.

[SPchief]

Come on Alex

[SPchief]

:banghead: shitty luck

[Hootie]

who's idea was it to bat that stiff Gordon at 3?!??!

[Demonpenz]

fuck

[MeatRock]

And Gordo's dick shriveled up to field mouse size.

[SPchief]

who's idea was it to bat that stiff Gordon at 3?!??!

I chuckled

[SPchief]

And Gordo's dick shriveled up to field mouse size.

It was a check swing that somehow the ball caught the bat.

[TomBarndtsTwin]

Ugh . . . .

Why do I have the feeling this is gonna be another 2-1 loss for Shields?

This team is so damn frustrating. :banghead:

[stonedstooge]

Shields not as hyped as he usually is tonight

[Demonpenz]

Shields is awesome.

[MeatRock]

Shields not as hyped as he usually is tonight

He came to the realization that we suck lately.

[Demonpenz]

Hosmer refuses to take pitches.

[MeatRock]

How far do you think we lowered Lyles ERA to tonight?

[stonedstooge]

He came to the realization that we suck lately.

Ned probably told him to tone it down. Don't want a young team getting excited or anything like that

[Mizzou_8541]

Another career day for the opposing pitcher I see.

[Great Expectations]

Can we put a crappier line up out there?

[Demonpenz]

over the wall idiots

[gblowfish]

Hey, I'm back from running errands. I heard Keitzman say the Royals winning tonight was a "mortal lock." How's that going?

[Great Expectations]

Went aren't they afraid of Moose? He is hitting around 180 and put a couple of great swings and misses on tonight. They should bring the loogy in.

[SPchief]

Fucking stupid

[stonedstooge]

LoCain slides 10 feet from the base

[Demonpenz]

Swing the bat moose.

[MeatRock]

Cain running in quicksand.

[gblowfish]

Never underestimate the Royals ability to profoundly suck.

[Demonpenz]

Check out foxtrax on that last pitch. That ball was right down the middle.

[Demonpenz]

I mean....what else is moose possibly looking for on 3-1?

[stonedstooge]

I mean....what else is moose possibly looking for on 3-1?

A walk?

[petegz28]

So did moose miss a hit and run or did they really try to straight steal Cain with two outs and moose at bat?

[gblowfish]

So how's tonight's "Suck"Derby going?
I've seen Cain K and get thrown out stealing.
I've seen Frenchy K and lose a fly ball in the lights.
I've seen Moose pop out.

Who's going to win the WTF award tonight?

BTW: I guess they won't be DFAing Frenchy on the trip home, since they're giving away T-shirts with his picture on them tomorrow night. That would be so Royals, if the DFA a guy the night the promotions dept are giving out his t-shirt! Perfect.

[SPchief]

So did moose miss a hit and run or did they really try to straight steal Cain with two outs and moose at bat?

I think it was just straight steal.....On a 3-1 count

[siberian khatru]

Hopefully the Astros bullpen will melt down again

[gblowfish]

Hud says Royals never score for Shields because they try too hard. If this is trying hard, I'd hate to see them mail it in...

[MeatRock]

I have no words for how bad the Royals are right now. No words.

[MeatRock]

Mind............................................................Blown

[Great Expectations]

So did moose miss a hit and run or did they really try to straight steal Cain with two outs and moose at bat?

Dumbest thing I've read in a while.

[MeatRock]

Obviously this new approach to hitting by the coaching staff just ****ed with almost the entire lineups heads. They don't know what to do at the plate anymore.

[Mama Hip Rockets]

LoCain slides 10 feet from the base

Seriously. That was arguably the worst slide I have ever seen.

[petegz28]

Dumbest thing I've read in a while.

I can't see the game fuck hole

[DeezNutz]

Obviously this new approach to hitting by the coaching staff just ****ed with almost the entire lineups heads. They don't know what to do at the plate anymore.

Didn't seem to hurt Gordon.

The point is that there's a lack of hitting talent on this team. Hosmer, ultimately, is going to be fine, I believe. Expect a Gordon-like progression for him.

Moose is incredibly worrisome. So, too, is Escobar's embarrassing OBP.

[Demonpenz]

we need MATT FUCKING STAIRS

[SPchief]

Filthy, lets get some runs. This will be lyles last inning.

[MeatRock]

Didn't seem to hurt Gordon.

The point is that there's a lack of hitting talent on this team. Hosmer, ultimately, is going to be fine, I believe. Expect a Gordon-like progression for him.

Moose is incredibly worrisome. So, too, is Escobar's embarrassing OBP.

I don't think Moose will ever be higher than a .270 hitter at his best.

[Mama Hip Rockets]

For real, guys. This is the worst pitcher on earth and the tiniest ballpark on earth. How about hitting some dingers?

[Great Expectations]

I can't see the game **** hole

Sorry,there are 2 outs and a 3-1 count, not much of a chance for a hit and run to be called.

[gblowfish]

Hopefully tonight will unfold kind of like last night....C'mon Moose. He's down to .177. Holy dogshit!

[MeatRock]

Moose is late on his swing every damn pitch.

[gblowfish]

Man, Moose needs to go to AA Arkansas. He'll get his lunch handed to him in Omaha.

[MrGiggity]

If Moose is still up for the home series against the Angels you will notice those "Mooooooooose" chants turn into "BOOOOOO" chants. At least that's what I hope.

[Demonpenz]

Frenchy behind on trash that is 89

[gblowfish]

Frenchy hacks at ball two high. Guy has no plate discipline. None. Zero.

[stonedstooge]

Looked like George C. Scott on the bench in uniform

[gblowfish]

I like it when Frenchy hurts himself. I want him to feel our pain.

[petegz28]

Sorry,there are 2 outs and a 3-1 count, not much of a chance for a hit and run to be called.

how do you figure, sports fan?

[MeatRock]

Frenchy looks tough at the plate.

[petegz28]

Fucking pathetic outing for again. Shields should just start throwing BP

[gblowfish]

K number two for Frenchy. He leads the futility parade so far. 2 Ks and an outfield error don't over come a double.

[MeatRock]

K number two for Frenchy. He leads the futility parade so far. 2 Ks and an outfield error don't over come a double.

You mean a triple?

[stonedstooge]

Running out of outs

[gblowfish]

You mean a triple?
Yeah whatever. I got to the game late. Ducked in around the 5th inning.

[petegz28]

So once again the worst team in baseball is shoving our shit in despite or ace giving up a whopping 2 runs in 6 innings

[petegz28]

Rany Jazayerli ‏@jazayerli 5h
Given the stakes, good to see the Royals understand the gravity of the situation, which is why they're leading off with Chris Getz. <cries>

[gblowfish]

They won't score for James unless he shares his paycheck with everyone.

[gblowfish]

Keitzman said a win was a lock tonight.
Seriously.

[petegz28]

Keitzman said a win was a lock tonight.
Seriously.

I thought the same thing. I thought Shields pitching, it's the Astros, no way we lose".

[chiefsfan987]

Man, Moose needs to go to AA Arkansas. He'll get his lunch handed to him in Omaha.

He needs to go down. How long can you continue to give your opposition 4 easy outs every game? This isn't some small stretch, he struggled the last half of last year too.

[petegz28]

They won't score for James unless he shares his paycheck with everyone.

Dude, seriously, if I were him, the next game I start I throw BP and tell the team, if I'm going to lose it's going to lose I might as well have a reason to blame it on me.

[stonedstooge]

LET'S GET US SOME