Official Houston/St. Louis game 7 thread

[MrGo]

This is amazing to me. From ESPN:
Through six games, both teams have the same batting average (.246), ERA (4.80) and the same number of runs scored (29).

Going to be one hell of a game 7.

Go 'Stros!!!!!!!!

[MrGo]

I'm not sure how confident St. Louis fans can be with Suppan starting game 7. Here are the numbers for Suppan:

vs. Houston this year: 1-4 with a 4.11 ERA. At home this year Suppan is 6-8 with a 4.75 ERA. Houston is batting .306 against him. Last outing vs. Houston (game 3): 6 innings 5 hits 3 runs (all earned) 2 walks and 3 SO's.

Now Clemens' numbers:

vs St. Louis this year: 2-0 with a 2.36 ERA. Away this year, Clemens is 6-1 with a 3.43 ERA. St. Louis is batting a whopping .189 against him. Last outing vs. St. Louis (game 3): 7 innings, 4 hits 2 runs (both earned) 2 walks and 7 SO's. Add on the experience Clemens has...advantage Houston.

St. Louis needs to jump on Clemens early and to get to their bullpen to have a chance. Houston will use Oswalt if needed and Lidge will be available for at least 1 inning, probably two. Houston will put up runs against Suppan - St. Louis will need to do the same early against Clemens otherwise it's watching the Series for St. Louis.

Go. 'Stros!!!!!!!!!!

[astroglide]

i'm $200 more confident than clarkmeister!

[nolanfan34]

Cards win, 3-2. I think it will be a low scoring game, and they may need to get a run off of Lidge somehow to win it. I'm looking forward to winning an El Diablo dollar!

[ThaSaltCracka]

[ QUOTE ]
Last outing vs. Houston (game 3): 6 innings 5 hits 3 runs (all earned) 2 walks and 3 SO's.

[/ QUOTE ] I wouldn't be more confident Suppan is pitching if this was his line from the last game. Not a bad outing at all, especially when you have that offense.

[ohkanada]

Go Astros!

Ken

[MrGo]

I agree with you, but he was facing Clemens in that game..and he is facing Clemens again this game. This was one of Suppan's better outings and he still lost. He needs to do better than this and have Clemens be sub-par at best to win, which I don't see happening. Will be a good game though.

[ThaSaltCracka]

How has Clemens been on the road this year?

[MrGo]

Away this year, Clemens is 6-1 with a 3.43 ERA.

[Toro]

I think pitching is to be feared more than hitting in the playoffs so as a Red Sox fan I fear the Astro's. But the prospect of the Red Sox attempting to exorcize 86 years of demons against arguably the best pitcher in their modern history, Roger the Rocket Clemens, is just to good to pass on.

Go 'stros.

[cjromero]

In Game 3, the Astros got ahead quickly, going up 3-1 after the first inning thanks to a 2-run shot by Jeff Kent. Clemens had given up a solo shot in the top of the 1st.

If the Astros jump ahead early, I don't see the combination of Clemens, Oswalt, and Lidge giving up the lead.

Having said that, I have been an Astros fan too long to be overconfident. I remember 1980. And 1981. And 1986. And 1998. And 1999. And so on.

If you believe in curses, then it probably is the Astros' year to advance to the World Series and face the Red Sox. That way, the 128 years of combined frustration of Astros and Red Sox fans can be, at least largely, put to rest.

[Clarkmeister]

The only stat that matters is that the Cards are -120 and the Rocket is +110.

[MrGo]

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The only stat that matters is that the Cards are -120 and the Rocket is +110.

[/ QUOTE ]

lol If any stats that shouldn't matter, it's that one /images/graemlins/tongue.gif

[MrGo]

I'm with ya man..I wasn't old enough for the early 80's games, but I remember late 90's and '01. I think we should get Mike Scott back and put him in the bullpen. Bring back Bass and Cruz as well /images/graemlins/wink.gif

[texaspimp]

I'm expecting an epic Clemens performance tonight.

The only thing that would make a Sox/Stros series better, would be if Dan Duquette was still there so that Rocket could break it off in his AAAAAAAAAAAAASSSSSSSSSSSS!!

Go Stros!! 4-1 (Clemens goes 8 knowing the bully is spent and suspect, Lidge dominates the ninth, ballgame!)

[challenger84]

[ QUOTE ]
Clemens goes 8

[/ QUOTE ]


bwahahhahahahahahhhahahhahhahaah

Yea, maybe in 1992. Keep dreamin', son.


Cards 8-3. Mark my words.

[ThaSaltCracka]

nice location.

[challenger84]

What an insightful comment. As much as I enjoy running to my profile to change my location every night to keep you updated on my predictions for the series, I just haven't had the time lately. I'll try to step my performance up a bit, kindly sir.

[Clarkmeister]

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[ QUOTE ]
The only stat that matters is that the Cards are -120 and the Rocket is +110.

[/ QUOTE ]

lol If any stats that shouldn't matter, it's that one /images/graemlins/tongue.gif

[/ QUOTE ]

No, it's the only one that matters, because it's the one that boils all the available data (including yours) into a simple, basic, and fairly accurate assessment of the probability of the various outcomes. In this case, the Cards have about a 53.5% chance of winning.

[texaspimp]

Thanks for insightful comments, pops.

Clemens went 7 in game three. I guess you're right. There's a better chance of you quitting drinking and hitting mom than Clemens throwing one more inning than he did 4 days ago. See you at Thanksgiving, Dad!

[challenger84]

That's nice, but save your homoerotic incestual fantasies for when your alone in your room with lil' Timmy. I'm guessing after the Astros lose tonight, the number of posts next to your name is going to be stuck for a while. Kinda sucks when your entire purpose on a forum is to troll for your team, and they lose, huh?

[astroglide]

[ QUOTE ]
The only stat that matters is that the Cards are -120 and the Rocket is +110

[/ QUOTE ]

what are you doing looking at odds? those are made for people who bet. please change your avatar.

[texaspimp]

HAHAHAHA!

There is nothing like some good child porn posts! And an incestual twist, brought forth by your own comments, to boot! Pure comedic gold challenger!! The folks at NAMBLA must be so proud of their star pupil. I can't wait to see you win Last Comic Standing 3!

Just a quick question, why would you assume that I'm an Astros fan? Rooting for them over the Cardinals and rooting for Roger Clemens does not necessarily mean that I am a fan of theirs. I happen to be a Cowboys, Rangers, and Yankees fan. And as a fan of those teams, I am not afraid to admit I am a fan when they lose.

Enjoy the game!

[challenger84]

Sorry, I can't read posts that utilize an exclamation point after each sentence. Makes my head hurt.

We'll see ya tomorrow, bud. Actually, we probably won't, such is the life of a troll. Been fun while it lasted, guy.

[texaspimp]

Son. Guy. Make up your mind.

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[ThaSaltCracka]

you really should, because its sad to still see that.

[MrGo]

ANYWAYYYYYYYYYYY enough childish banter. Game time in 4 hours 15 minutes!!!! I think Clark, Nolan, GOT, and myself should watch the game together. You boys up for it? /images/graemlins/grin.gif

[MrGo]

[ QUOTE ]
The only stat that matters is that the Cards are -120 and the Rocket is +110.

[/ QUOTE ]

And since oddsmakers are always right....

The only stat that matters is which team has a larger number in the "R" column on the scoreboard at the end of the game. Period! /images/graemlins/cool.gif

[astroglide]

bring enough to cover clark's drinks because i doubt he'll bring his wallet.

[challenger84]

Well if someone with 4000 posts and an avatar of a saltine thinks it's sad, then maybe I should change it.

[challenger84]

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Just a quick question, why would you assume that I'm an Astros fan?

[/ QUOTE ]

[ QUOTE ]
Go Stros!!

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Going to do anymore backtracking to attempt to save face after your boys lose? I just can't understand why you'd be ashamed of admitting you were an Astros fan. I know the odds are stacked against them, but you're just pathetic.

[nolanfan34]

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ANYWAYYYYYYYYYYY enough childish banter. Game time in 4 hours 15 minutes!!!! I think Clark, Nolan, GOT, and myself should watch the game together. You boys up for it? /images/graemlins/grin.gif

[/ QUOTE ]

I'm down, plenty of room in my living room if you can make it to Olympia. /images/graemlins/grin.gif

[ThaSaltCracka]

[ QUOTE ]
Well if someone with 4000 posts and an avatar of a saltine thinks it's sad, then maybe I should change it.

[/ QUOTE ] you totally give cards fans a bad name... I am doing with you troll.

[challenger84]

That's nice.


Next.

[MrGo]

3 hours from game-time!!!

Go 'Stros!!!!!

[MrGo]

bumpity bump bump

[MrGo]

Well off to the bar to watch the game. Hopefully we'll see you on Sat. night Boston!

Good luck St. Louis fans. Going to be a hell of a game! May the best team win.

Go 'Stros!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[ThaSaltCracka]

^^^^^^ he is so pumped, haha /images/graemlins/laugh.gif

[nolanfan34]

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^^^^^^ he is so pumped, haha /images/graemlins/laugh.gif

[/ QUOTE ]

I recall the last guy to post that he was leaving to go to a bar to watch the game wasn't too happy afterward.

[ThaSaltCracka]

touche!! leave him be, perhaps he will drink more than I did yesterday!!!

[Ulysses]

Home. Run.

[ThaSaltCracka]

I saw it, and from Biggio no less!!

[ThaSaltCracka]

amazing catch.

[JinX11]

Jim Edmonds = ultimate gamer.

[ThaSaltCracka]

I like him even more on the Cards.

[Clarkmeister]

Two runs is one more than Clemens needs the way he looks.

[shemp]

Is that it's probably getting pretty hot on the mound, what with Suppan's tits on fire out there.

[Clarkmeister]

There's some good old-fashioned Cardinal baseball. Sweet.

[The Curse of ARod]

I have nothing to do with this series but I think St. Louis will win. I hope they don't choke.

[Clarkmeister]

Oh boy was that big to hold it to a 2-1 deficit. Need a run here to really turn this one around now.

[Ulysses]

Well, Suppan escaped that 1-out, two-on, 3-0 count jam. But the 5th is going to be big for the Astros.

[Toro]

Anybody but me think it was strange that laRuusa put on a head set and did an interview in the 7th game of the LCS.

[Clarkmeister]

It could be.

There's still a huge chance that the Astros have enough runs already.

[Clarkmeister]

They've done that in between like the 2nd and 3rd innings of every game this series with LaRussa.

[Toro]

Isn't he putting himself before the team by doing that in the middle of an important game.

[nolanfan34]

I just want to weigh in on this thread and say [censored] ##$@&^@

[Clarkmeister]

I don't think so. I don't think it's a big deal, they do it in between innings during commercial, then tape-delay it for when they have a chance to squeeze it in. I dislike TLR, but I don't think this matters one way or the other.

[Clarkmeister]

[ QUOTE ]
I just want to weigh in on this thread and say [censored] ##$@&^@

[/ QUOTE ]

uh oh. C'mon nolanfan, I need your optomism in these dark times. I'm the only one allowed to think we are screwed here.

[Dynasty]

[ QUOTE ]
I'm the only one allowed to think we are screwed here.

[/ QUOTE ]

A lot of the stuff you've posted recently makes you sound like a Red Sox fan.

[Ulysses]

Looks like it'll be the next at-bat where Beltran explodes. Looking forward to the inevitable 7th-inning Beltran homer.

[challenger84]

1-2-3 inning for Suppan. He's finally calmed down and is settling in nicely. Cards batters are starting to work deep into the count against Clemens, and I doubt he'll work through the seventh. Lidge won't be able to pitch more than one inning, so the Cards will have their chances.

[Clarkmeister]

Basically, I'm just pissed that we even put ourselves in this situation.

[nolanfan34]

[ QUOTE ]
uh oh. C'mon nolanfan, I need your optomism in these dark times. I'm the only one allowed to think we are screwed here.

[/ QUOTE ]

Well, Edmonds is on, so we've got something going now. Basically I want this to go 16 innings so Miceli has to come in.

[Clarkmeister]

What time is it Stros fans? Matheny Time!!

[Don Denkinger]

Good call by the 1st base ump. Womack was clearly out.

[JinX11]

Ummm...that was an awful call. Umpire completely screened himself.

[craig r]

it was very bad call

[Clarkmeister]

wow, that sucked.

[nolanfan34]

[ QUOTE ]
What time is it Stros fans? Matheny Time!!

[/ QUOTE ]

If that's Matheny time, I want 30 seconds of my life back.

Why can't the frickin Astros have Bernie Williams in center? This game would be tied.

[JinX11]

Maybe they should hold a conference and get the call right......

[nolanfan34]

[ QUOTE ]
wow, that sucked.

[/ QUOTE ]

It's one of those "wow that sucked", but he sort of deserved to get picked off for being so far off the bag. COME ON WOMACK!

[ThaSaltCracka]

here we go, EEDDDDDDDGGGAAAAARRRRR!!!!!

[JinX11]

Dave Roberts woulda done had second. And third!

[JinX11]

Slamalama ding-dong!

[Clarkmeister]

Albert, da man. Rolen 2 near HR's, finally gets one over. Whew!

[Dynasty]

[ QUOTE ]
Albert, da man. Rolen 2 near HR's, finally gets one over. Whew!

[/ QUOTE ]

No sport beats playoff baseball when your team is winning.

[Clarkmeister]

How did Albert hit his pitch, BTW?

[Ulysses]

Sure did seem like a slider or breaking ball would have been a sweet pitch to throw Pujols right then.

[Toro]

36" Louisville slugger

[Ulysses]

[ QUOTE ]
How did Albert hit his pitch, BTW?

[/ QUOTE ]

Well, he threw him 4 high fastballs in a row. That was part of it.

[astroglide]

oh SNAP!

[Mars357]

UGH!

Would they be playing tonight without him though?

[Clarkmeister]

But that was way high, and way inside.

But, he is The Albert.

Our pen has choked all series long with a lead. I'll go nuts if they implode again.

[Ulysses]

Damn. Wish Roger would have used one of these pitches he just got Edmonds with on Pujols.

[challenger84]

TWO. RUN. HOME. RUN.

Old man Clemens showing his mettle. Too bad Lidge can't hit. bwahahahahhahaah

[Ulysses]

3 innings, 3 runs. Well within reach for Houston.

[Clarkmeister]

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3 innings, 3 runs. Well within reach for Houston.

[/ QUOTE ]

I know. Believe me. Need to get Orlando here with a 1-2 count. No flukey hits to start a 2 out rally.

[MrGo]

ugh... come Houston..come back.

[Clarkmeister]

Or flukey HBP. Terrible.

[ThaSaltCracka]

[ QUOTE ]
But, he is The Albert.

[/ QUOTE ]

http://www.afunk.com/other/fatalbert/pictures/015.jpg

[Toro]

Salty, keep your posts to a minimum. We don't want the NL thread to approach the popularity of the AL record setting threads.

[Dynasty]

As only a casual National League observer, I hadn't realized how often the Cardinals have made the NLCS recently and broken Clarkmeister's heart.

2002: Lost to San Franciso 4-1
2000: Lost to New York 4-1
1996: Lost to Atlanta 4-3

I guess it's just easy to forget the losing team.

And, these follow the World Series losses in 1987 and 1985.

[MrGo]

St. Louis has a hell of a team. It looks good for them to win this game..congrats.

[ThaSaltCracka]

they have been limited.

I just wanted to say, this has been a good game and http://home.comcast.net/~slade916/breastshake.gif

[Ulysses]

OK. Eighth inning. Beltran, Bagwell, Berkman, Kent.

[Clarkmeister]

[ QUOTE ]
St. Louis has a hell of a team. It looks good for them to win this game..congrats.

[/ QUOTE ]

Nice try, but you aren't jinxing my boys, MrGo. This one is far from over. Tavarez is as likely to hit 3 guys to load the bases as he is to repeat yesterday's performance.

[Clarkmeister]

I wish we were bringing in King here.

[MrGo]

Just being courteous!

[nolanfan34]

[ QUOTE ]
As only a casual National League observer, I hadn't realized how often the Cardinals have made the NLCS recently and broken Clarkmeister's heart.

2002: Lost to San Franciso 4-1
2000: Lost to New York 4-1
1996: Lost to Atlanta 4-3

I guess it's just easy to forget the losing team.

And, these follow the World Series losses in 1987 and 1985.

[/ QUOTE ]

Don't forget losing game 5 of the division series to Arizona in 2001. /images/graemlins/crazy.gif

[Clarkmeister]

[ QUOTE ]
Just being courteous!

[/ QUOTE ]


Shush. Stop it! /images/graemlins/tongue.gif

[Toro]

You NL guys believe in jinxes. That's like believing in a curse. How absurd! /images/graemlins/smile.gif

[Clarkmeister]

What's worse, him trying to jinx my team, or me trying to stop him from jinxing my team?

[Dynasty]

[ QUOTE ]
[ QUOTE ]
As only a casual National League observer, I hadn't realized how often the Cardinals have made the NLCS recently and broken Clarkmeister's heart.

2002: Lost to San Franciso 4-1
2000: Lost to New York 4-1
1996: Lost to Atlanta 4-3

I guess it's just easy to forget the losing team.

And, these follow the World Series losses in 1987 and 1985.

[/ QUOTE ]

Don't forget losing game 5 of the division series to Arizona in 2001. /images/graemlins/crazy.gif

[/ QUOTE ]

Losing in an LDS doesn't count. The Sox have lost in a couple of those against Clevelenad and they're not nearly as painful. The LCS is much bigger than an LDS.

I'm talking about real pain.

3 outs to go.

[MrGo]

[ QUOTE ]
Tavarez is as likely to hit 3 guys to load the bases as he is to repeat yesterday's performance.

[/ QUOTE ]

Looks good so far

[Toro]

Hard to say, just wanted to get my Pooh Bah post in there! /images/graemlins/laugh.gif

[Dynasty]

BTW, the Red Sox are 1-0 in series where they're opponents have idiot pitchers who punch things in frustration and break their hand bones.

[Mars357]

Shakeing my dead cat on a stick in the direction of St. Louis...

The dead cat on a stick works every time!

[craig r]

LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[nolanfan34]

[ QUOTE ]
Hard to say, just wanted to get my Pooh Bah post in there! /images/graemlins/laugh.gif

[/ QUOTE ]

Welcome to the club! We're in a special section of the Pooh Bah lounge for people who padded their totals talking about baseball!

[Clarkmeister]

[ QUOTE ]
Shakeing my dead cat on a stick in the direction of St. Louis...

The dead cat on a stick works every time!

[/ QUOTE ]


Izzy has worked well for Houston so far this series, too.

We definitely need more runs.

[ThaSaltCracka]

[ QUOTE ]
Hard to say, just wanted to get my Pooh Bah post in there! /images/graemlins/laugh.gif

[/ QUOTE ]
welcome to the CLUB!!!

[nolanfan34]

[ QUOTE ]

We definitely need more runs.

[/ QUOTE ]

I think another two would be nice.

[astroglide]

3 more outs bitches!

[Toro]

[ QUOTE ]
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Hard to say, just wanted to get my Pooh Bah post in there! /images/graemlins/laugh.gif

[/ QUOTE ]

Welcome to the club! We're in a special section of the Pooh Bah lounge for people who padded their totals talking about baseball!

[/ QUOTE ]

Drinks are on me!

[ThaSaltCracka]

the cards really do play very good team baseball. I like this team, I mean, how can you not like this team.

[nolanfan34]

[ QUOTE ]
3 more outs bitches!

[/ QUOTE ]

Speaking of, where is GoT?

[Toro]

Geez, salty. And I thought you were a closet Red Sox fan.

[Mars357]

Who's coaching the sonics these days?

[MrGo]

Night guys. Congrats Clark and Nolan.

[Clarkmeister]

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[ QUOTE ]
3 more outs bitches!

[/ QUOTE ]

Speaking of, where is GoT?

[/ QUOTE ]

Getting ready to change his avatar and location?


If Rolen hits a HR here, Izzy can't lose it on a grand slam.

[lastchance]

Yeah, I agree. Cardinal team going to be damn scary for the Red Sox. Great defense, good job getting productive outs, incredibly clutch hitting.

Don't worry clark, I think the Cards have this one up, even though the 'Stros can steal with the slam.

[ThaSaltCracka]

naw, I will be pulling for STL, I am not sure why. I like a lot of their players, plus they don't have clemens.

[ThaSaltCracka]

[ QUOTE ]
Who's coaching the sonics these days?

[/ QUOTE ]
Nate still does, too bad they can't ever get him some good players.

[Toro]

[ QUOTE ]
naw, I will be pulling for STL, I am not sure why. I like a lot of their players, plus they don't have clemens.

[/ QUOTE ]

The Red Sox don't have Clemens either. They got rid of him in the twilight of his career.

[nolanfan34]

[ QUOTE ]
[ QUOTE ]

We definitely need more runs.

[/ QUOTE ]

I think another two would be nice.

[/ QUOTE ]

OK, one then. Here we go, 3 more outs...

[ThaSaltCracka]

they have pedro, and I can't stand him.

[lastchance]

Ah... Red Sox fans... Don't you just love them? So cute... Heh.

[Toro]

[ QUOTE ]
Ah... Red Sox fans... Don't you just love them? So cute... Heh.

[/ QUOTE ]

Cute? We'll show you cute come Saturday!

[ThaSaltCracka]

Womack gets my soldier of the postseason award, he looks in serious pain out there.

[ThaSaltCracka]

[ QUOTE ]
[ QUOTE ]
Ah... Red Sox fans... Don't you just love them? So cute... Heh.

[/ QUOTE ]

Cute? We'll show you cute come Saturday!

[/ QUOTE ]

Yeah, you'll be wearing those adorable little red booties /images/graemlins/wink.gif

[kerssens]

Cards in 5!!

[JinX11]

Congrats, Cards fans...see you in the World Series. /images/graemlins/smile.gif

[Toro]

Yeah that red that was on Schilling's socks was real adorable.

[Clarkmeister]

There we go!!!!!!! /images/graemlins/grin.gif /images/graemlins/grin.gif /images/graemlins/grin.gif /images/graemlins/grin.gif /images/graemlins/grin.gif /images/graemlins/grin.gif /images/graemlins/grin.gif /images/graemlins/grin.gif /images/graemlins/grin.gif

[Ulysses]

Nice series, Clarky. FU.

[Toro]

Salty, told you if it went 7, it would be the Cards, but you said Clemens.

[JinX11]

Salty has been consistently wrong on lots of threads. I am happy he's taking the Cards in the Fall Classic. /images/graemlins/ooo.gif

[astroglide]

i want to hug womack

[Toro]

What's a womack?

[Clarkmeister]

[ QUOTE ]
i want to hug womack

[/ QUOTE ]

And Tavarez. His redemption is complete.

Gutty performance by the whole team tonight. Suppan somehow held the line.

[nolanfan34]

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There we go!!!!!!! /images/graemlins/grin.gif /images/graemlins/grin.gif /images/graemlins/grin.gif /images/graemlins/grin.gif /images/graemlins/grin.gif /images/graemlins/grin.gif /images/graemlins/grin.gif /images/graemlins/grin.gif /images/graemlins/grin.gif

[/ QUOTE ]

WHOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!

[ThaSaltCracka]

did I?

[ThaSaltCracka]

[ QUOTE ]
Salty has been consistently wrong on lots of threads. I am happy he's taking the Cards in the Fall Classic. /images/graemlins/ooo.gif

[/ QUOTE ]you are consistently talking out of your ass in numerous threads. I didn't say I was "taking" the cards, simply that i am rooting for them.

[Toro]

If you don't belive me, check your posts. But you did.

[ThaSaltCracka]

hmmm.... I honestly don't recall, although its very possible.

I think I said I thought Houston was going to win, but I was wrong. Who cares anyways, what an awesome game.

[astroglide]

yeah i'm totally behind him. even after blowing up i liked him more than hausen.

[Toro]

I know. Who gives a shiit. It's been great baseball.

[ThaSaltCracka]

[ QUOTE ]
If you don't belive me, check your posts. But you did.

[/ QUOTE ]
I looked though this thread, I never said anything about Clemens. In fact I said the Astro's fans they shouldn't be over confident with Suppan pitching because his last outing was pretty strong. moot point now though.

[Toro]

Check the thread i bumped, 4th and 6th posts are yours.

[Don Denkinger]

Sorry Astro fans, I tried. But don't worry Cardinal fans, I've still got 7 games left to screw you.

[ThaSaltCracka]

aren't you dead yet?!??!?

[challenger84]

Looks like I don't even have to change my location; I'm making the same prediction for the WS. How convenient.

[cjromero]

Congratulations to the Cardinals. They were the best team in the NL during the regular season and they did what they had to do to pull the game out. I never thought the Astros would lose Game 7 with a rested Clemens on the mound.

In addition to the bats going pretty silent since the beginning of Game 5, one of the Astros' key weaknesses reared its ugly head in Game 7: poor defense. Kent and Vizcaino have poor range up the middle, and Biggio couldn't throw out the fat version of Jared from Subway if Jared tried to take an extra base.

Anyway, congrats to Clark, Challenger, and the rest of the Cards' fans. It should be a high scoring series.

[challenger84]

Thanks, your guys really gave the Cards all they could handle. It was a good series, and I agree that some better defense would have kept you guys in the game. Some of those ground ball singles were pretty ugly.

[texaspimp]

Nice win for the Card's.

Let's see, who to root for??? Since I must be a fan to root for a team, I guess I will go for the Sox.

Good luck to you in the future.