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EagleDude73

07-22-2009, 09:42 PM

The Astros just scored 2 runs in the bottom of the 9th to sweep the Cardinals 4-3 and move within 1 game of first place.

BDB

07-22-2009, 09:44 PM

not feelin the thread title.

F18mustang

07-22-2009, 09:45 PM

The Astros would be 4th place and 5+ games out in the AL West, FWIW. Meanwhile, the Rangers would be leading the NL Central.

EagleDude73

07-22-2009, 09:50 PM

not feelin the thread title.

there's lots of pluses in that thread title. it was not meant to be felt.

EagleDude73

07-22-2009, 09:52 PM

The Astros would be 4th place and 5+ games out in the AL West, FWIW. Meanwhile, the Rangers would be leading the NL Central.

This is like OMG saying the Dragons shouldn't have snapped under center. "would be + could be + should be = but it ain't" and Wild Card Teams shouldn't go to the Super Bowl

BDB

07-22-2009, 09:52 PM

there's lots of pluses in that thread title. it was not meant to be felt.

could not read it right now (just woke up). maybe in a few minutes ill be able to concentrate.

F18mustang

07-22-2009, 09:54 PM

This is like OMG saying the Dragons shouldn't have snapped under center. "would be + could be + should be = but it ain't" and Wild Card Teams shouldn't go to the Super Bowl

Just a little perspective....;)

the_phoenix612

07-22-2009, 10:04 PM

s+u+c+k

RocklandDragon

07-22-2009, 10:30 PM

Go 'stros!

:cool:

yankee

07-22-2009, 11:21 PM

texas baseball = teh suck.

dada

07-22-2009, 11:46 PM

Just got back...glad I stayed....headed to the exits after the 7th...it was pouring outside so went stood near the Crawford boxes....what a finish.

Dynastybegan86

07-23-2009, 01:21 AM

Was at Monday's game, is it me or does it seem to be a neutral field for the Cards?

We were in section 252, 4th row middle! Great seats, but I saw and heard more Card fans than 'Stros fans. Was glad we bounced back in the bottom of the 5th, the guy behind me was starting to get on my nerves! He didn't say much after Lee homered and his group left early!!:notworthy

ktCarl

07-23-2009, 06:29 AM

Just got back...glad I stayed....headed to the exits after the 7th...it was pouring outside so went stood near the Crawford boxes....what a finish.

You're developing a bad habit of leaving your team's games early.

ktCarl

07-23-2009, 06:36 AM

The Astros would be 4th place and 5+ games out in the AL West, FWIW. Meanwhile, the Rangers would be leading the NL Central.

You can't ride my bicycle anymore.

That's a fact, Jack. The AL is far superior to the NL especially this season. Whatever NL team wins the pennant is just fodder for the eventual AL champ and eventual World Series Champ.

I do remember in the mid 70's when the Houston Oilers missed the playoffs by one game.

AFC Central

Pittsburg 12-2 Div winner
Cincinatti 11-3 Wildcard
Houston 10-4 Sit at home

Same season the Cowboys win their Div with a 9-5 record.

These things happen.

slorch

07-23-2009, 06:46 AM

The Astros would be 4th place and 5+ games out in the AL West, FWIW. Meanwhile, the Rangers would be leading the NL Central.

I would play the "weaker division card" against the Rangers, but I don't believe that...:D

Bottom line is that the "Lastros" were living up to that name earlier in the season. Cecil Cooper was a mouse's whisker away from being canned, and the team was showing very little gumption or moxy. Add on to that the Cardinals have been Houston's nemesis for a while, and this series is something the franchise has been needing for some time now.

It's not a pennant or a World Series, but just being in contention right now is only a bit short of a miracle.

slorch

07-23-2009, 06:48 AM

texas baseball = teh suck.

Oklahoma- still keeping the state of Texas out of the ocean...

cyfallsbooster2

07-23-2009, 07:51 AM

The TEAM is showing some heart right now. Split with LA and now sweep the Cards! A little breather for this weekend then it's the Cards in SL again. But, the Stros are playing some good ball right now.:notworthy

Favpack

07-23-2009, 08:05 AM

Certainly the win of the year thus far. Guys just did not give up. Glad to see Albert go 2 for 11.

yankee

07-23-2009, 10:33 AM

Oklahoma- still keeping the state of Texas out of the ocean...

i'm confused...did oklahoma get an MLB team?

slorch

07-23-2009, 10:42 AM

i'm confused...did oklahoma get an MLB team?

maybe when they quit sucking they will...

I was just countering your "Texas baseball= teh suck" comment

smw358

07-23-2009, 10:51 AM

85Roughneck

07-23-2009, 10:56 AM

You're developing a bad habit of leaving your team's games early.

again! I get beat to the punch !!! AAAHHHHH !!!!!

:D

85Roughneck

07-23-2009, 11:00 AM

ktCarl

07-23-2009, 12:43 PM

are any of you really surprised by the Astros uprising? they usually do this after the All Star break and then get hot towards the end of the season and make a playoff run once in a while.

go Astros !!! ... while it lasts.

It's fun but I still don't think they have the pitching to sustain a big run. So, I will enjoy the ride and maybe they will prove me wrong and make the playoffs.

yankee

07-23-2009, 05:55 PM

maybe when they quit sucking they will...

I was just countering your "Texas baseball= teh suck" comment

i comment on the sad state of major league baseball in the state of texas...and you counter with a shot at the state of oklahoma.

http://i27.tinypic.com/fbxa4h.jpg

slorch

07-23-2009, 10:57 PM

i comment on the sad state of major league baseball in the state of texas...and you counter with a shot at the state of oklahoma.

http://i27.tinypic.com/fbxa4h.jpg

the state of baseballin Texas is not bad.

Next...

Firebird

07-23-2009, 10:59 PM

Going to watch the stros on Saturday against the Mets. Will be cheering against the Astros on that day. M-E-T-S, Mets, Mets, Mets!

F18mustang

07-23-2009, 10:59 PM

Going to watch the stros on Saturday against the Mets. Will be cheering against the Astros on that day. M-E-T-S, Mets, Mets, Mets!

Ahh the Mets, what an enigma of a team.

TWHS10

07-23-2009, 11:37 PM

Go 'stors!! i think i would be awesome if they win the division, to prove the sports guys wrong. cubs win it all, then the cards, then the brewers, and then the astros. thats what espn predicted at the begining of the year. i think the astros should win to shove it up espn's :Censor:

svhorns

07-24-2009, 12:06 AM

F18mustang

07-24-2009, 12:13 AM

:)

:)

ktCarl

07-24-2009, 06:26 AM

Ahh the Mets, what an enigma of a team.

Did you just call the Mets an enema? :D

slorch

07-24-2009, 07:05 AM

are any of you really surprised by the Astros uprising? they usually do this after the All Star break and then get hot towards the end of the season and make a playoff run once in a while.

go Astros !!! ... while it lasts.

in the past,they underperformed in the first half. Sentiment this season is that they were meeting their potential:mad:.

Very nice to see some heart displayed by this team

slorch

07-24-2009, 07:06 AM

Going to watch the stros on Saturday against the Mets. Will be cheering against the Astros on that day. M-E-T-S, Mets, Mets, Mets!

may your nachos be soggy and your $8 beer warm.

I still wish for your safe travel though.:)

Favpack

07-24-2009, 08:00 AM

There's an excellent pro team in Norman - football. :eek:

ktCarl

07-25-2009, 09:18 AM

Going to watch the stros on Saturday against the Mets. Will be cheering against the Astros on that day. M-E-T-S, Mets, Mets, Mets!

Astros beat Mets last night in the opener. Mike Hampton goes yard. Half of the Met's team are out due to injuries. First pitch this afternoon at 5:30p.