1. George Springer (R) CF
2. Josh Reddick (L) RF
3. Jose Altuve (R) 2B
4. Carlos Correa (R) SS
5. Carlos Beltran (S) DH
6. Evan Gattis (R) C
7. Yuli Gurriel (R) 1B
8. Alex Bregman (R) 3B
9. Norichika Aoki (L) LF
1. Whit Merrifield (R) 2B
2. Jorge Bonifacio (R) RF
3. Lorenzo Cain (R) CF
4. Eric Hosmer (L) 1B
5. Salvador Perez (R) C
6. Mike Moustakas (L) DH
7. Cheslor Cuthbert (R) 3B
8. Alcides Escobar (R) SS
9. Alex Gordon (L) LF
R O Y A L S
>>76378107
LETS GO STROBROS
GET THAT FRANCHISE TYING WIN STREAK 12W PLEASE!
/a/stros!
Let's get 12
can u guys please let the royals win? :(
at least >we made him work a little
also the guy in the blue and white polo behind home plate looks like Wojak irl
Honestly Beltran is the weak link in the order, he needs to be the 8th spot hitter.
>>76378554
Aoki is weaker, but yeah, Beltran either has a great day or a golden sombrero. I think the idea is that he'll be an experienced October bat in the playoffs, even if he doesn't hit great this year.
Hoping they sign him as a bench coach once he retires though.
based slenderman
she's a big girl
>Highest ratio of runs scored/runs allowed, 1946-
>1969 O's (1.51)
>2017 ASTROS (1.49)
>1948 Indians (1.48)
>1954 Indians (1.48)
>2001 M's (1.48)
nice
Davey Longlegs is lookin pretty good so far, brehs, all things considered
>that defense
JUST
>>76378834
I really liked what I saw from him last time, I'm liking what I see here too.
Is he, dare I say it, /our4th/?
that was the best bad bunt I've seen this year
based manlet!
>>76378903
He's definitely pitching for a starting job, man. I like it. Isn't it funny, though, that the rotation was supposedly gonna be what kept >us out of the postseason? Peacock and Paulino have been very, very nice surprises so far imo
>>76378953
Tomorrow is already Keuchel day and y'know that just means McCullers day to follow
Could be 14 if we get through today
I fucking love that guys just show up to prove they can keep up and deserve spots or just basically give themselves value
>>76378967
>Could be 14 if we get through today
I'm just taking it game-by-game.
>>76379006
that's mfw watching that Gattis atbat btw
>>76379023
HOLY COW YOU AND ME BOTH, BUDDY
>>76378967
You guys are gonna have a hard one in Vargas. Don't assume that because Kenadey and Junis are having problems with command that Vargas will too.
GURIIIIIIIII
Fuck I love Beltran's hustle. He runs out better than most complacent mid/early career players. He's running out that double play and that play at the plate... He fucking HUSTLES and plays ball man. I love it
BELTRAN
BASED PIÑA!
BASED SPEEDY GRANDPA BELTRAN!
>>76378967
I'm mostly taking this >>76379006 approach and trying to enjoy the ride, but 14+ straight would blow my mind. If any team can do it though, it's them.
>mfw 22-game win streak and moneyball-esque movie about this team in a few years
>>76379064
>Don't assume that because Kenadey and Junis are having problems with command that Vargas will too.
I don't think it'll be easy. That'll be the most defensive game between our teams because both of our best players will be at the mound. Vargas seems to be having a really good season.
It will all come down to offense at-bat and if our batters can connect, whether it's Vargas or Keuchel.
Ayyyyy Gordon's bat isn't completely dead yet
GORDONG
these are some very hard-hit balls so far tonight
>>76379264
Tell Briggman about it, most of the balls off the bat look well hit-
and there's a Beltran homerun, goddamnit man
H - T O W N
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B E L T R A N
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I LOVE THIS TEAM
Beltr/a/n!
>>76379302
Breg has crushed it tonight and gotten unlucky. But hey, he's made way more hard contact in the last 2 weeks than most of the season before that. One thing I like lately is that this offense is good enough to let guys settle in and get comfortable/bust out of slumps, knowing that the other guys will pick them up.
fantastic play on both ends
Correa tryin to make Lindor look mediocre so he can start the All-Star game
>>76379435
>Correa tryin to make Lindor look mediocre so he can start the All-Star game
Is he still behind by like 300,000 votes?
Cheslor Cuthbert sounds like a stuffy Brit aristocrat. Also, that bat looks straight out of 1940.
>>76379458
Idk what the number is, but he made up like 115k+ since last week. He's objectively the better player at this point, but idk. I'd rather my team win than have a lot of ASG starters.
>>76379490
>I'd rather my team win than have a lot of ASG starters.
I know what you mean spacebro
I just want to see Altuve get a ring with us desu. He's been such a vital member of our team since 2011.
IF BIGGIO WAS PLAYING IT WOULD BE 1,652 - 2
>>76379509
That's why I call him "L'il Biggio"
>>76379509
>mfw Altuve, Springer, and Keuchel's speeches after da Stros finally win one for da H
last two numbers are the winning streak that astros will have
damn you astros!
>>76379531
>That's why I call him "L'il Biggio"
hahahahaha
i'm gonna start callin him that. He has justabout as much hustle at half the height.
>>76379537
>mfw
c o m f y
Paulino may have allowed 3 runs so far but he's done exceptional, IMO.
s l i g t l y l e s s c o m f y
>>76379907
for such a young guy, yeah, he's done a fine job
Literally Fiers tire
All Star play
Reminder that the Astros still have yet to hit in the 7th, 8th, and 9th innings
I like how well Paulino is doing for how young he is. Sorta like how McCullers was... Just take another year or so to get his groove, more or less depending!
WHIFF IT
>>76379986
He should tat his name on himself
>>76379986
>mfw Keuchel-McCullers-Martes-Paulino-Musgrove in a couple years
>>76379986
>I like how well Paulino is doing for how young he is. Sorta like how McCullers was... Just take another year or so to get his groove
I agree.
McCullers still has an issue with the clutch factor sometimes, but aside from that He's become amazing this season.
>>76380039
>>76380045
>>76380062
>>76380045
God damnit can we pick up Wade Davis yet?
Yuli's swing is so aesthetic when he connects
Bless your soul Rex Huddler. Such an innocent man.
Lol that swing
I haven't seen Guduan in our BP before, was he activated recently?
>Hosmer
top lel
>>76380404
Yeah, he came up before the Minnesota series I think. He's been pretty good so far.
Moosekikeass is funny as fuck to see run bases
OH NO
>This game
C'mon Giles, clinch this
Someone post sinks pls. I'm at work and can't meme it up.
please, Kenneth, don't let us down
CODE RED CODE RED
2015 ALL OVER AGAIN
>8th inning
TWO-HIT WHIT
SON OF A FUCKING BITCH
Astros just can't do this 4 run lead against the royals in the 8th inning thing lol
ROYALS MAGIC NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
Oh coME ONNN
Old-man Gordo with the graceful run home kek
>>76380662
Meme it up pls brother. I will lend you my power
It's okay guys, we got this.
Just one solo homer in the 9th. I believe we can beat this meme magic unlike 2015
ASTROS
>last name is Minor
>pitching for the big league club
wdhmbt
>All this because Guduan was pitching relief
Paulino did good but Guduan needs some work.
alright that was good now bring him in you dummies
>>76380770
>we threw 2 minor league pitchers
lmao it's like we want to lose these days
still not as bad as Jankowskis "win" though
>>76380784
>still not as bad as Jankowskis "win" though
hahahahaha
don't remind me
See... that's what I mean earlier about beltran and hustle.
I'm pretty sure Beltran could've beaten that throw out or made him force a bad one.
can't even be that angry, that play was slick
hey guys royals fan here, left for a couple mins what did I miss?
>>76380820
HOLY SHIT
>>76380803
betran slacks ass hard when they're up though
I love beltran, but hes no biggio
>>76380820
>hey guys royals fan here, left for a couple mins what did I miss?
Minor League pitcher Guduan allowed you guys to chip your way into a bases loaded situation.
Ken Giles allowed a double (3 runs), tying the score.
Good plays by the Royals regardless.
GG Meme magic wins, fuck all this shit i'm out.
MOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOSE
Really shoulda walked him there lmao
welp
gg Royals
Paulino got robbed of the W
GGiles.
are the royals, dare i say it, fucking back?
More likely to bring Astros fans PTSD:
A Pujols home run at MMP or blowing a late lead against the royals?
CASTROS BTFO
>>76380962
Anything Pujols does
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lsEuTYbDRwE
Stros fans will Giles be the same? Link related