let's go gonzo

[Taz_Hokie]

I was over on the Rangers thread posting and stuff (the guys over there are good people, posted over there for the play-in game since we had like 3 fans here), but it's just kind of sad to read their posts.

 

[tedman2012]

wow first 2 ab's both basesloaded

 

[ThruTheEyesOfRuby]

i can't see leaving him in . get ryan a few ab's . no need to risk anything

I agree. We're up 4-0, bases are loaded. Give the man a break. If we can't come away with a win at this point, there's no need to talk playoffs.

 

[Taz_Hokie]

Congrats Urrutia!! First hit and first RBI in the majors!

 

[tedman2012]

I was over on the Rangers thread posting and stuff (the guys over there are good people, posted over there for the play-in game since we had like 3 fans here), but it's just kind of sad to read their posts.

aw don't worry their thread will win !!!! lmao

 

[mrwallace2ku]

Balty's alive-n-kicking deep down in the heart of Texazzz...AGAIN tonitey!

GO Birdz!

 

[Taz_Hokie]

Damnit, B-Rob tried to do what they did to us last night.

 

[Taz_Hokie]

That was a hell of a throw by Murphy.

 

[tedman2012]

7-0

 

[hattersgonnahate]

So... batting practice, anyone? :rollseyes:

 

[Taz_Hokie]

Well, avoiding a major disaster and crumbling (there are 6 innings left after all), we can hopefully pick up a game on the BoSux tonight.

 

[mrwallace2ku]

Here comes BuckBall Beanfarts!

 

[ThruTheEyesOfRuby]

You know, this is a rare treat for us. Considering how long Texas has been loaded with hitters (even in their pitching-lean years), it's a very strange thing to see us up 7-0 in their park.

I still kind have a soft spot for the Rangers, going way back. Would much, much rather see them leading their division (and facing them in the playoffs) than teams like the Angels or the A's.

 

[Taz_Hokie]

You know, this is a rare treat for us. Considering how long Texas has been loaded with hitters (even in their pitching-lean years), it's a very strange thing to see us up 7-0 in their park.

I still kind have a soft spot for the Rangers, going way back. Would much, much rather see them leading their division (and facing them in the playoffs) than teams like the Angels or the A's.

I agree, I hate playing on the wrong coast, the games don't start until 10 over on the right coast. Plus I absolutely detest the A's stadium.

 

[ThruTheEyesOfRuby]

Well, avoiding a major disaster and crumbling (there are 6 innings left after all), we can hopefully pick up a game on the BoSux tonight.

I'd love to see Gonzo approach this the same way as if we were 0-0. I think he can do it, too. The man's got poise. I can't say enough how glad he's in our pitching lineup. "Solid #3 pitcher" (as many reports basically tag him) doesn't say enough about how confident I feel with him on the mound.

 

[ThruTheEyesOfRuby]

I agree, I hate playing on the wrong coast, the games don't start until 10 over on the right coast. Plus I absolutely detest the A's stadium.

Something about those A's...

Last year, when we made our playoff run and got in... and the A's made their playoff run.. people would assume I'd have a natural appreciation for where they've been the last 10 years and kinda root for them.

Ya know what? I can't. Don't ask me why. I just can't.

 

[Taz_Hokie]

Didn't know Manny had little star tattoos on his hands.

 

[Taz_Hokie]

Something about those A's...

Last year, when we made our playoff run and got in... and the A's made their playoff run.. people would assume I'd have a natural appreciation for where they've been the last 10 years and kinda root for them.

Ya know what? I can't. Don't ask me why. I just can't.

Hahaha, I think we had this discussion last year, lol.

 

[CamdenFan]

The O's need to finish the second half hot. They've been mired at 10 games above .500 and that is not going to get them into the post season.

The O's need to start sweeping some series, and stringing wins together. Hopefully, a good pounding of TX will launch them into a long winning streak.

 

[Taz_Hokie]

The O's need to finish the second half hot. They've been mired at 10 games above .500 and that is not going to get them into the post season.

The O's need to start sweeping some series, and stringing wins together. Hopefully, a good pounding of TX will launch them into a long winning streak.

Well, we know how the O's took off in 2011 when Buck took over (had the best record in the majors over that time period). In 2012, here is the breakdown per month (they started the second half at 45-40):

July - 10-9
August - 18-9
September - 19-9

Hopefully this trend continues. Also, they showed a stat last night that our longest win streak of the year has been 4 games. That is unacceptable.