I like Hellman as much as the next guy, but once the book is out on him he's going to be a black hole offensively. His bat has run into a couple of really big homers for us, but I see very little out of his approach at the plate that makes me think he'll hit above 0.240 the rest of the way.
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I love scoreboard watching.
**surprise**
**surprise**
I agree.
It is why I've never liked playing Craps.
You are always left thinking there is still some magic ... until there isn't.
It is why I've never liked playing Craps.
You are always left thinking there is still some magic ... until there isn't.
But there's nothing like being on a heater - it's a rush!
I know that's right.
My dad and uncle were yuge gamblers. Craps was my dad's game.
My dad and uncle were yuge gamblers. Craps was my dad's game.
Looking good north of the border. Javier is serving it up.
Good to see Kevin Gausman have success against someone other than the Rangers.
Need to get to that bullpen.
They don't get a break until after our series and they need 2 SPs. Six games after today.
Blubaugh likely fills one.
They don't get a break until after our series and they need 2 SPs. Six games after today.
Blubaugh likely fills one.
CG shutout by Gausman. Now that's a good afternoon!
100 pitches, 79 strikes. Wow. 2 GB.
100 pitches, 79 strikes. Wow. 2 GB.
94chem,
That, sir, was the greatest post in the history of TexAgs. I salute you. -- Dough
That, sir, was the greatest post in the history of TexAgs. I salute you. -- Dough
Just missed the Maddux
GrapevineAg said:
Just missed the Maddux
1 pitch away!
Alright boys, that's what you call passive income.
GrapevineAg said:
Just missed the Maddux
Would have been called a Jenkins, but there were no pitch counts until 1988.
94chem,
That, sir, was the greatest post in the history of TexAgs. I salute you. -- Dough
That, sir, was the greatest post in the history of TexAgs. I salute you. -- Dough
It looks like the Mariners may beat LAAA tonight, with an early 4-0 lead, creating a tie atop the AL West. Given the 10-3 record of SEA vs TEX, the Rangers would need to make up 3 games on SEA, i.e. finish ahead of them by a game.
Assuming TEX takes at least one from HOU, the Rangers only need to tie HOU.
Given aforementioned 10-3 mark, one would correctly assume that any 3 way tie scenarios would favor SEA. However, as TEX is the victim of this, it would be incorrect to assume that TEX would be the odd man out. If TEX and SEA both take 2 of 3 from HOU, both TEX and HOU would have 11 wins against the other 2 teams, and TEX would win the tiebreaker.
Assuming TEX takes at least one from HOU, the Rangers only need to tie HOU.
Given aforementioned 10-3 mark, one would correctly assume that any 3 way tie scenarios would favor SEA. However, as TEX is the victim of this, it would be incorrect to assume that TEX would be the odd man out. If TEX and SEA both take 2 of 3 from HOU, both TEX and HOU would have 11 wins against the other 2 teams, and TEX would win the tiebreaker.
94chem,
That, sir, was the greatest post in the history of TexAgs. I salute you. -- Dough
That, sir, was the greatest post in the history of TexAgs. I salute you. -- Dough
Also, I haven't read too much but I would assume they would settle the division first, then the WC. So even if we'd lose a 3 way tie, as long as Sea gets the division, we would be the WC over the Astros. Either way, I think at this point we need to beat Hou and probably root for the Ms to do the same.
Caveat...the Angels are a sorry team, but they put up a 27 out battle.
94chem,
That, sir, was the greatest post in the history of TexAgs. I salute you. -- Dough
That, sir, was the greatest post in the history of TexAgs. I salute you. -- Dough
God bless you Mike trout!
CowtownAg06 said:
Also, I haven't read too much but I would assume they would settle the division first, then the WC. So even if we'd lose a 3 way tie, as long as Sea gets the division, we would be the WC over the Astros. Either way, I think at this point we need to beat Hou and probably root for the Ms to do the same.
Yes, 100%. 3 way is settled by aggregate, then by 2 team rules once SEA takes the division.
MLB playoff tiebreaker rules https://share.google/LZSCmOPiUvpoQOEn7
94chem,
That, sir, was the greatest post in the history of TexAgs. I salute you. -- Dough
That, sir, was the greatest post in the history of TexAgs. I salute you. -- Dough
That hurts my head
Rangers are scheduled to face:
Alexander (2.82 in 60.2 IP) v Leiter (3.81 in 132.1)
Javier (4.78 in 26.1 IP) v Kelly (3.19 in 48.0 since joining Texas)
TBD v deGrom (2.78 in 155.2)
Then Seattle gets:
Brown
Valdez
Alexander
They planned a 6 man rotation with Garcia's return. They could bump up with the 5 man rotation because they had a day off, which would give us
Javier
TBD
Brown
Seattle would then get:
Valdez
Alexander
Javier
Who do they want Javier or Alexander facing both Texas and Seattle?!
ETA: Texas SPs
Alexander (2.82 in 60.2 IP) v Leiter (3.81 in 132.1)
Javier (4.78 in 26.1 IP) v Kelly (3.19 in 48.0 since joining Texas)
TBD v deGrom (2.78 in 155.2)
Then Seattle gets:
Brown
Valdez
Alexander
They planned a 6 man rotation with Garcia's return. They could bump up with the 5 man rotation because they had a day off, which would give us
Javier
TBD
Brown
Seattle would then get:
Valdez
Alexander
Javier
Who do they want Javier or Alexander facing both Texas and Seattle?!
ETA: Texas SPs
Prob a long shot, but I'm also hoping the Yanks sweep the Red Sox the next 3. That brings that spot into contention. Red Sox have 3 against da Yanks, 3 against Toronto, and 3 against Detroit
Anaheim @ Seattle. Going to the 12th. T5-5.
Not sure what the Halos have left in the BP. 7 RPs used already.
Not sure what the Halos have left in the BP. 7 RPs used already.
Angels re-take the lead going to bottom of the 12th. 6-5.
Double Talkin' Jive...
Not looking good in Seattle.
Damnit.
WestTexasAg said:
Not looking good in Seattle.
You would think. But, the Angels blew it in the 12th. 7-6, M's win.
Edit: I thought you said, "Not looking good for Seattle." My bad.
Double Talkin' Jive...
Darn it, good fight from LAA. Seattle may have figured things out. Need angels to keep pressure up. That's two straight long extra inning games for Seattle
I find it hard to root against Seattle. I'd love to see Houston miss the playoffs altogether.
Given last year's debacle, if someone had told me on April 1 that we'd be 2 games out of 1st on 9/12 I would be OK with it.
Let's go 1-0 today.
Given last year's debacle, if someone had told me on April 1 that we'd be 2 games out of 1st on 9/12 I would be OK with it.
Let's go 1-0 today.
They haven't figured anything out. They are playing at home. They are a terrible road team. They'll start losing once they leave Seattle.
sburg2007 said:
That hurts my head
Most likely scenarios:
As of this morning, we have to either make up 3 games on SEA or 2 games on HOU; OR
Make up 2 games on both of them.
According to ESPN, current playoff odds are at 27.7%. However, if you assume that 2 of the 3 AL West teams play their way IN by playing decent ball, this means that KC, CLE, and TAM would need help. If you assume that TEX isn't giving it to them, you can basically add their percentages to TEX, since they're all chasing the same 2 teams (technically CLE could catch DET, but that's very low in contributing to their PO %).
If you add CLE, TB, and KC to TEX, you get a 36% chance. This means if TEX just keeps playing decent ball, e.g. 8-7, they still have a decent chance. All it would take is for HOU to go 6-9 and not sweep TEX, or for CLE to go worse than 10-6, or 10-6 without sweeping TEX.
In order of CURRENT priority:
1) Catch HOU
2) Hold off CLE
3) Pass SEA
Clearly CLE is a big threat, and if HOU were to crater, that series with CLE could be for a wild card spot. Holding a one game lead going into that would be critical, since one TEX win would clinch.
94chem,
That, sir, was the greatest post in the history of TexAgs. I salute you. -- Dough
That, sir, was the greatest post in the history of TexAgs. I salute you. -- Dough
deGrom's first start back in Queens today, there should be some good energy in the park today and hopefully some strong early run support.
The big key is that Houston plays TEX/SEA 6 times in their last 15 games.
09/15-09/21 will decide the division.
09/15-09/21 will decide the division.
I am not rooting against seattle, perse but I want the Rangers in so whoever we need to lose can lose. Right now that is both teams, in my mind.
sburg2007 said:
I am not rooting against seattle, perse but I want the Rangers in so whoever we need to lose can lose. Right now that is both teams, in my mind.
I think I'm rooting for both SEA and HOU to lose every game. That's the best way for us to get in.
94chem said:sburg2007 said:
That hurts my head
Clearly CLE is a big threat, and if HOU were to crater, that series with CLE could be for a wild card spot. Holding a one game lead going into that would be critical, since one TEX win would clinch.
That last series @ CLE could be devastating to my already questionable mental health.
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