2005 NLCS: Astros Vs Cards

[Babe Rules]

Walker grounds out. Side retired.

[Babe Rules]

Ensberg k's. 2 outs.

[StillPettitteFan]

Welcome to the 'House of Pain'...Be thankful you weren't around in the 80's as a Yankee fan. :D or...maybe you were and have forgotten those 'unforgiving/unproductive' signings. :) Back then we blamed it on an irrational KingGeorge..now we blame it on the 'Tampa Mafia'.. :D


yes i was around the horrible 80's and i see it going back to those times.

[Coney36]

Ugh.... you moron, Grudzielanek...

[Gringaloca]

"Greedy' Grud....out at 2nd!.... :D wooo HOOO!!

[Coney36]

Ugh... double that, you moron Grudzielanek...

[26 and counting]

I really hate FOX's stupid fan cam. Uggh.

[Gringaloca]

Ugh.... you moron, Grudzielanek...

Yo, Coney36...what's up my 'Wolverine'... :D When did you become an 'Cards' fan?..
No love for Andy & Rog?.. :D

Btw...what are you doing in Pittsburgh?..."Grad" work?..

[-tz]

Gee, it's the sixth already! Get going, Astros! :eek:

[Coney36]

Yo, Coney36...what's up my 'Wolverine'... :D When did you become an 'Cards' fan?..
No love for Andy & Rog?.. :D

Btw...what are you doing in Pittsburgh?..."Grad" work?..

Oh, I'm always a Card fan... more so when Tino was a Card, but still am... I have a thing for Pujols. :P

Yup, I'm at Carnegie Mellon getting my Masters... writing a paper as we speak (and watch).

[Gringaloca]

Gee, it's the sixth already! Get going, Astros! :eek:

:D Don't 'start'. tz.... ;) Plenty of time to put this away..I'm calling a Big 8th for the 'Stros. :D

[26 and counting]

How many pitches for Pettitte so far?

[-tz]

:D Don't 'start'. tz.... ;) Plenty of time to put this away..I'm calling a Big 8th for the 'Stros. :DWell, if they don't win tonight ... no sweat, they only have to get one win in the last two games. They can't miss, being up 3-1 in the series, right? :D

[Gringaloca]

Oh, I'm always a Card fan... more so when Tino was a Card, but still am... I have a thing for Pujols. :P

Yup, I'm at Carnegie Mellon getting my Masters... writing a paper as we speak (and watch).

Yeah...I hear ya on the Pujols thingy...I live close enough to the Cards/Marlins ST site in Jupiter to see him on a regular basis...and they play alot of games at the O's ST site here in Fort Lauderdale. He's definitely one to watch.. ;)

Good Luck at CM... :)

[Gringaloca]

Well, if they don't win tonight ... no sweat, they only have to get one win in the last two games. They can't miss, being up 3-1 in the series, right? :D

$eriou$ly?...NO!...The A$tro$ need to put thi$ game $oon...if ya know what I mean$.... :D

[YankeeFan1]

Wrong guy to steal on. Andy was always good at catching runners.

[-tz]

Eckstein tries to run on Pettitte one time too many! :P

[Coney36]

The Cards are ticking me off... kinda like how my Wolverines tick me off. :-po'd-:

[Gringaloca]

Pitchout...nada!...Caught in the straight steal... :D

Sit down 'whirly bird'....

[-tz]

And that's all for Pettitte!

[Gringaloca]

Nice job, Andy. C'mon on 'pen...hold it here.
We've got a big 8th coming up...

[-tz]

What kind of a name is "Qualls"? :confused:

[Gringaloca]

What kind of a name is "Qualls"? :confused:

uhmmmm...rhymes with 'balls'..?

hmmmm inning over... :D :D

[-tz]

Since Houston has more than one "Quall" ... could they give the Yankees one, please! ;)

[Gringaloca]

C Carpenter coming into this inning with a 98 pc...

Come on 'Stros..time to get the lead here.

[JDPNYY]

I met Biggio a couple of times. He has a home a couple of towns away from me.

He's a good guy.

[knickfan23]

Since Houston has more than one "Quall" ... could they give the Yankees one, please! ;)


Qualls can definitely pitch the 7th inning for me.

I cant believe the Astros were considering trading him for Kevin Millar.

[-tz]

Ha, Luna drops the grounder and Biggio reaches!

[Gringaloca]

I met Biggio a couple of times. He has a home a couple of towns away from me.

He's a good guy.

'Good Guy' gets the in between hop...and an error on Luna :D

[-tz]

Damb, looked like they had something going there ... but it was a foul ball.

[JDPNYY]

'Good Guy' gets the in between hop...and an error on Luna :D

He signed some of his baseball cards for my kids.

[S2]

Dumb play by Molina to try and get him. He threw it from the seat of his pants.

[Gringaloca]

He signed some of his baseball cards for my kids.

Dammn you JDPNYY...I never know when your serious...or NOT!.. :D

If you are...hang on to those cards. OR ...mail them to me. ;)

[PAUL]

Lets go Stros. They have to score here.

[Gringaloca]

Runner$ on the Corner$....LET$ GO A$TRO$....LET$ GO!!!.... :D

[YankeeFan1]

Too much faith in Carpenter.

[PAUL]

6 outs from their first world series.

[knickfan23]

That short porch in LF is a joke.

4-2 HOU

[JDPNYY]

Dammn you JDPNYY...I never know when your serious...or NOT!.. :D

If you are...hang on to those cards. OR ...mail them to me. ;)

I'm serious (here anyway). I told my kids he could be a Hall of Famer. They have the cards in cases. They've had them about 5 years now.

I'm rooting for the Astros here for Craig and Bagwell, not Roger and Andrew.


Berkman just wrote the Astros a ticket to the Series.

[YankeeFan1]

Carpenter must be better than anyone in their pen, but LaRussa should have put in a fresher arm to face Berkman.

[Gringaloca]

Lets go Stros. They have to score here.

THEY DID!!! Lance Berkman is DA MAN!!! :D :D

ChaChing!!!..$$$$ did I say big 8th?....HAHAHAAHHAAA!!!...may be more to come

[PAUL]

That short porch in LF is a joke.

4-2 HOU

I agree. I think though I would still rather pitch there than in Coors field.

[jonnyc39]

Hey, did anyone notice that these FOX announcers actually shut up and let us watch the entire play (when they showed it for the second time) and listen to the crowd? That was nice.

Buck could learn a thing or two.

[thecaptain]

Astros :clap:

[Coney36]

Okay, screw it... so far in the last six weeks the following teams I've rooted for have tanked: the Wolverines (my FBB team), the real Wolverines, the Yankees, the Braves, ND on Saturday, and the Cards. (I didn't really care who won the White Sox/Angels or White Sox/Red Sox series.)

I give up, I'm not rooting for anyone anymore... :barf: :(

[JDPNYY]

Did he just say Berkman 3 times when he meant Ensberg?

[PAUL]

What is Ensberg thinking?

[RhodeyYankee2638]

Wait, this is the loudest stadium in the MLB? Have they not been in the Metrodome

[knickfan23]

YF1, I dont think Ray King or Flores or Thompson would have done any better.

The STL is alot like the NYY.

[-tz]

I sit here watching this BORING game for more than two hours ... then all of a sudden when it gets exciting ... I get a phone call. :enraged:

[NyQuil]

Nice to see someone hitting a pivitol homerun and trotting as he watches it and then when it goes out he just puts his head down and runs.

[-tz]

Okay, screw it... so far in the last six weeks the following teams I've rooted for have tanked: the Wolverines (my FBB team), the real Wolverines, the Yankees, the Braves, ND on Saturday, and the Cards. (I didn't really care who won the White Sox/Angels or White Sox/Red Sox series.)

I give up, I'm not rooting for anyone anymore... :barf: :(Aw, sorry! This is not over yet, though ... :o

[knickfan23]

Wait, this is the loudest stadium in the MLB? Have they not been in the Metrodome


Brennaman is going by the fact that he has been in MinuteMaid Park 6 times for the LCS in the last 2 years. Also, I believe it has been written that when the roof is closed at that park, the acoustics make it the loudest park in the league.

[JDPNYY]

Okay, screw it... so far in the last six weeks the following teams I've rooted for have tanked: the Wolverines (my FBB team), the real Wolverines, the Yankees, the Braves, ND on Saturday, and the Cards. (I didn't really care who won the White Sox/Angels or White Sox/Red Sox series.)

I give up, I'm not rooting for anyone anymore... :barf: :(

Can you not root for the Yankees next year?

[jonnyc39]

Nice to see someone hitting a pivitol homerun and trotting as he watches it and then when it goes out he just puts his head down and runs.
The poor poor Red Sox

You're obsessed.

[SI Baseballman]

That short porch in LF is a joke.

4-2 HOU

What does that make the short porch at YS? ;)

Congrats to my team's expansion brothers. I think we're going to be in line for a fantastic World Series if Houston holds on.

[-tz]

Nice to see someone hitting a pivitol homerun and trotting as he watches it and then when it goes out he just puts his head down and runs.Even nicer if he had put his head down and run to start with. ;)

[Coney36]

Can you not root for the Yankees next year?

Remind me to not root for my own team next year too. I may finally win it all then.

[JDPNYY]

Remind me to not root for my own team next year too. I may finally win it all then.

No... No... Please root for that team.

[YankeeFan1]

If the Cards don't make it to the World Series, boy is that embarassing for LaRussa and his players.

[Gringaloca]

Did he just say Berkman 3 times when he meant Ensberg?

Yeah..I think he did.... :D Ensberg/Berkman...I think he got stuck on the 'B's' thingy there... :) :D

[Kulish29]

This will be the lowest scoring Word Series ever. I just know it.

[knickfan23]

What does that make the short porch at YS? ;)

Congrats to my team's expansion brothers. I think we're going to be in line for a fantastic World Series if Houston holds on.


The short porch at YS doesnt seem as bad. It looked like Berkman just tapped the ball and it went out.

[YankeeFan1]

This will be the lowest scoring Word Series ever. I just know it. Unless, the White Sox pitchers revert to type. The Astros have the edge though. If their starters and bullpen are better, but we'll see.

[thecaptain]

i never watch the NL. but these guys play a few positions.

[-tz]

Inning over! :D

[PAUL]

3 outs to go.

[thecaptain]

3 outs away.... i had the CARDS IN 5

[Luvtino]

I just switched it on in time to see Berkman's homerun. Yeah!! :)

Quick 1-2-3 and on to the 9th we go. I love to see most ;) teams celebrate.

[Kulish29]

What does that make the short porch at YS? ;)
I always see people making references to the Yankees short porch in RF, but, why does nobody ever mention Fenway's ridiculous short porch in RF?

[YankeeFan1]

My instinct was that the AL winner would win the World Series, but then I thought the Cards were going to the World Series. If Pettitte and Clemens win a World Series as Astros, damn.

[JDPNYY]

I picked a Yankee/Astro World Series.

I wish I was half right and the Astros didn't make it.

[knickfan23]

Its amazing that even though they lost Beltran, Kent and Bagwell missed most of the season and doesnt start anymore are 3 outs away from the World Series.

I'm going to continue to say this..."Offense for the most part is overrated"

[-tz]

B-b-b-but ... if the Stros win tonight ... there's no more baseball till Saturday! What'll I do with myself? :confused:

[jonnyc39]

I always see people making references to the Yankees short porch in RF, but, why does nobody ever mention Fenway's ridiculous short porch in RF?
Because Fenway doesn't have a ridiculous short porch in RF...it's short right at the foul pole and then gets WAY deeper. It's rare that you see a ball wrap around the pole.

[JDPNYY]

My instinct was that the AL winner would win the World Series, but then I thought the Cards were going to the World Series. If Pettitte and Clemens win a World Series as Astros, damn.

The White Sox will win the WS. The pitching is a tad better and their hitting is alsom better. Both have a real good defense. Plus Ozzie is crazy, that's a factor.

[-tz]

My instinct was that the AL winner would win the World Series, but then I thought the Cards were going to the World Series. If Pettitte and Clemens win a World Series as Astros, damn.But if they don't ... then Contreras and El Duque would pick up WS rings as White Sox!

[jonnyc39]

B-b-b-but ... if the Stros win tonight ... there's no more baseball till Saturday! What'll I do with myself? :confused:
Ah, a real baseball fan. :) I feel the same way.

[Kulish29]

Because Fenway doesn't have a ridiculous short porch in RF...it's short right at the foul pole and then gets WAY deeper. It's rare that you see a ball wrap around the pole.

I've seen many a homerun hit out there, so I dont know how rare it is. It's about 299 feet for someone to hit a homer out there if they hit it right. It is ridiculously short.

It's 302 down the RF line in Fenway. It's 314 in Yankee Stadium. Yankee Stadium also has higher walls in RF.

[thecaptain]

Those were ugly :) uniforms

[-tz]

The Houston franchise is exactly 45 years old today! :)

[YankeeFan1]

The White Sox will win the WS. The pitching is a tad better and their hitting is alsom better. Both have a real good defense. Plus Ozzie is crazy, that's a factor. Other than Garcia, I don't trust the White Sox pitchers. I don't care how good they have been of late. Sure Pettitte, Clemens and Oswalt can fall apart, but it seems to me the odds are better than Contreras, Buerhle and Garland will. We'll see though. I don't really don't care which team wins though.

[knickfan23]

The Colt 45's?

I thought that was a beer.

[MiamiKat]

Hearing "Hava Nagila" in Houston makes me chuckle.

(I'm Jewish, BTW.)

(EDIT: Did they play it for Ausmus??? :eek: )

[expectTHEunexpected]

Can't believe that Texas has never even seen a World Series.

[thecaptain]

The Colt 45's?

I thought that was a beer.
Houston Colt .45's 1962 - 1964

[Gringaloca]

But if they don't ... then Contreras and El Duque would pick up WS rings as White Sox!



:-whistle- :-whistle- :D

[YankeeFan1]

Can't believe that Texas has never even seen a World Series. I can. Texas is football country.

[S2]

Brad Lidge warming up. This should be good.

[Gringaloca]

Houston Colt .45's 1962 - 1964

My friend Alfie Rondon played for the Colts...yes, they were ugly uni's... :lol:

[scull567]

Luna, Mabry, Eckstein due up ....I'd love to see 2 guys and see a Lidge vs. Pujols matchup.

[WebsterMulligan]

Amazing that four former Yankee starters will be in the WS.

Contreras
El Duque
Pettitte
Rocket

[knickfan23]

Brad Lidge warming up. This should be good.


Since Sep 2003, Lidge has pitched 32 2/3 IP against STL and has only allowed 1 run and that came on Saturday.

Mariano Rivera-esque is Lidge. He is THAT dominant.

[jonnyc39]

I've seen many a homerun hit out there, so I dont know how rare it is. It's about 299 feet for someone to hit a homer out there if they hit it right. It is ridiculously short.
I imagine you see most of your Sox games in the form of highlights on Sports Center? They always get shown on highlight reels because it really doesn't happen often. This season I believe Mueller had one (or was that last year?) and Varitek had a walkoff there...that's all I can think of off the top of my head, and I watched/listened to nearly every game. I'm sure there were others, but it's not frequent.

According to the Sox, it's 302 right down the line to right. But then it jets out to 380 in deep right. Really, I swear, it's not a short porch at all.

Edit: Ortiz had one as well.

[YankeeFan1]

Amazing that four former Yankee starters will be in the WS.

Contreras
El Duque
Pettitte
Rocket Isn't that something. *shakes head*

[PAUL]

Lets go Brad. I'm a bit nervous.

[S2]

Since Sep 2003, Lidge has pitched 32 2/3 IP against STL and has only allowed 1 run and that came on Saturday.

Mariano Rivera-esque is Lidge. He is THAT dominant.Imagine the bullpen the Astros would have if they kept Dotel and Wagner. I can understand Dotel for Beltran, but that bullpen is ridiculous. It's unfair, actually.

[thecaptain]

97 mph throw the heat

[knickfan23]

Lets go Brad. I'm a bit nervous.

This is the NL's version of Rivera.

No need to be nervous.

[-tz]

K! Two outs to go!

I'm rooting for the Stros now ... how odd to think I'm going to have to root against them starting Saturday! :confused:

Like the "sounds of the game" there! :D

[PAUL]

Backe just alittle pumped up.

[YankeeFan1]

Also, if the Astros win toinght, their rotation is set up perfectly to deal with the White Sox.

[-tz]

Another K! One out away! :D

[expectTHEunexpected]

Remember a couple of months ago when we all were talking about Clemens coming back to NY. How times have changed.

[thecaptain]

i will be happy for Bagwell and Biggio .

[MiamiKat]

Backe just alittle pumped up.Eh.

That's maybe 50% of what *I* sounded like when Aaron Boone hit the HR to end the 2003 ALCS.

:D

[knickfan23]

When is Lidge a FA? :D

[PAUL]

This is the NL's version of Rivera.

No need to be nervous.

True, but yesterday he had my heart pumping.

[BroadwayBomber55]

Last roll of the dice for the Cardinals: David Eckstein.

[-tz]

The little "gnat" is the Cards' last hope!

[BroadwayBomber55]

Jim Edmonds up. Base hit for Eckstein.

[-tz]

One strike away! Aggggggggggggghhh ... Eckstein singles! :eek:

[PAUL]

Eh.

That's maybe 50% of what *I* sounded like when Aaron Boone hit the HR to end the 2003 ALCS.

:D

I nearly broke my toe on that homerun.

Eckstein is just a pain in the a$$.

[knickfan23]

And the gnat gets a hit off Lidge.

And people want to say he sucks. Nobody else has been able to touch Lidge

[YankeeFan1]

You what pisses me off is Hunsicker talking about Andy and Clemens being with the "good guys now" once they signed with the Astros. I can't believe the Astros in that football crazy state get rewarded for taking our pitchers, particularly Andy.

[-tz]

Edmonds is the tying run ...

[scull567]

hahaha I'm loving this....I can't stand Larussa and can hardly wait to here that sourpuss in his press conference.

[BroadwayBomber55]

You swung that time, Jim.

[PAUL]

Nothing is ever easy.

[Gringaloca]

Freaking Eckstein...what do we have to do to put HIM in pinstripes... :)

C'mon on Brad...end this NOW!

[YankeeFan1]

Why do the Astros' players look like cave men?

[knickfan23]

Who knew Clemens would unretire and get to a World Series before the Yankees would.

[BroadwayBomber55]

Lidge doesn't want to face Albert Pujols here.

[-tz]

If Edmonds gets on ... Pujols will get a hack! :eek:

[MiamiKat]

I nearly broke my toe on that homerun.

Eckstein is just a pain in the a$$.Ouch. I'll bet there were bizarre injuries all over NYC following that shot.

Yeah, Eckstein is a pesky little guy. And Lidge has to end it here before Pujols gets to the plate.

[YankeeFan1]

Lidge may be walking Edmonds here.

[-tz]

THREE and one! :eek:

[yankees27]

Well, here comes Albert.

[BroadwayBomber55]

Oh my. It all comes down to this: Pujols vs. Lidge.

[PAUL]

Why god why?

[YankeeFan1]

Ha. He walks him. Come on, Pujols. Be a big time player, make life harder for the Astros.

[-tz]

Oh man ... here's Pujols with a chance to put the Cards in the lead! :eek:

[Coney36]

I think I'm having a heart attack. I can feel my heart pounding out of my chest.

[BroadwayBomber55]

Pujols has wide eyes looking for a first-pitch fastball or a hanging slider.

[thecaptain]

dont give this guy anything good...

[Gringaloca]

Lidge doesn't want to face Albert Pujols here.

Pujols was 0 fer 4 against Andy...you think Lidge can't handle him?...

Thats what he DOES! :D

[YankeeFan1]

Pujols, you are the best player in the game not named Bonds. Show 'em.

[BroadwayBomber55]

Pujols was 0 fer 4 against Andy...you think Lidge can't handle him?...

Thats what he DOES! :D

I told you. Brad Lidge doesn't want to face Albert Pujols.

[thecaptain]

goneeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

[CanoForPresident]

wow...

thats amazing

[Coney36]

Albert Pujols I Love You!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[-tz]

Oh man .................... :(

Maybe Lidge isn't so "Mariano-like" after all ... :eek:

[jonnyc39]

Holy Sh\t

[expectTHEunexpected]

Lidge is not Rivera.

[yankees27]

Wow!!

[YankeeFan1]

LOL! Told ya. Pujols is the BEST player in the game not named Bonds. The baseball gods strike again.

[JDPNYY]

Texas just got messed with.

[jeterjuice]

Oh. My. God.

[PAUL]

Why couldn't Matsui do that.

[MiamiKat]

Holy f*cking sh*t.

Pujols is pretty good, huh?

[thecaptain]

Eckstein started it

[yankees27]

Lidge is not Rivera.
Who is? :D

[knickfan23]

This is the NL's version of Rivera.

No need to be nervous.


Since Sep 2003, Lidge has pitched 32 2/3 IP against STL and has only allowed 1 run and that came on Saturday.

Mariano Rivera-esque is Lidge. He is THAT dominant.



Oops. My mistake.

[YankeeFan1]

Pujols just saved LaRussa's ass there. LOL! Loving it.

[kan_t]

Why couldn't Matsui do that.
Simple, because he's not Pujols.

[jimmykey2]

That's the BEST player in this sport.


I would've settled for a RBI single from A-Rod during the playoffs.

[-tz]

Holy f*cking sh*t.

Pujols is pretty good, huh?Who is really good here is Eckstein! :eek:

[Gringaloca]

And why not...

:D
Dammmmnit...unfreakin believable!.... :( Oh well... on to the bottom of the 9th and the Cards 'pen.. again!.. :D

[Jersey Yankee]

Why couldn't Alex Rodriguez have done that?

[YankeeFan1]

Did you see Nolan Ryan's face? That is why Lidge isn't Mariano Rivera. Maybe one day, he inherits the crown, but not today. The Sandman still rules.

[b_joseph]

My jaw wont come off the floor...that was shocking

[BroadwayBomber55]

Looks like the Astros bats have to earn their spot in the World Series.

[-tz]

Well, if the Cards win it ... at least there will be baseball on Wednesday. :)

[b_joseph]

Why couldn't Alex Rodriguez have done that?
because Pujols is better, thats why

[YankeeFan1]

Why couldn't Alex Rodriguez have done that? Because Alex isn't as good a hitter as Pujols.

[MiamiKat]

Who is really good here is Eckstein! :eek:That's true too.

He had a terrific at-bat.

[yankees27]

You could have heard a pin drop in that park.

[True Yankee-ette13]

...and that's why Albert Pujols is the best hitter int he game NOT named Barry Bonds.

He's disgustingly good. He does it on any and every stage too. Just amazing.

[Luvtino]

Boo. :(

[Jersey Yankee]

Who is really good here is Eckstein! :eek:
Mini-Me's hitting .276, but Nunez is batting .381, but is on the bench. The 'Stros took a big chance and won. He's also lucky he didn't get gunned out at 2B. I'd not have given him defensive indifference on that. If he goes to 3B, so what? Only 1 run could score.

[-tz]

Why couldn't Alex Rodriguez have done that?He's not Pujols, either!

From Alex, I'd have taken a strikeout in his last at bat. :o

[keg411]

Wow... Lidge blew it.

Wonder if the 'Stros can come back against Izzy. Otherwise, we get baseball tomorrow....

[yeahimweird]

I sat there in shock and I don't care. :lol:

[thecaptain]

ok tied it up and lets play 15 innings :D

[Kudo]

I love October baseball, even if the Yankees arent involved. Man that Albert is something, I that ball looked like it was going to leave the stadium. Only thing that could make this game better is the Astros coming back now ;)

[Gringaloca]

Who is really good here is Eckstein! :eek:

Yep...without that little 'gnat' on base...it would be a tie game.

No worries..."$TRO$ will WIN THI$"... ;)

[YankeeFan1]

because Pujols is better, thats why Yep. For all the media hype about Alex who is a great player, he comes in third after Pujols who is second after Bonds.

[BroadwayBomber55]

Why couldn't Alex Rodriguez have done that?

Because Pujols knows it that he got all of it when he hits it, not A-Rod.

[Coney36]

Just curious... is anyone besides me here rooting for the Cards? I feel like a Red Sox fan in here, literally...

[dabomb2045]

Pujols amazing....best hitter in the game...bar none

[MiamiKat]

Why couldn't Alex Rodriguez have done that?He will. :)

Besides, he has done something similar during at least one regular season game I can think of -- that majestic shot off of Schilling at Fenway this year.

[PAUL]

I'm sweating up a storm.

[Jersey Yankee]

Because Alex isn't as good a hitter as Pujols.
A double in the 9th of Game 5 would've been nice.

[BroadwayBomber55]

Let's see if the shaky Jason Isringhausen can close this out and send this series back to St. Louis.

[RhodeyYankee2638]

Lidge's pitch sequence to Edmonds was horrible. not 1 actually strike thrown

[CTSoxFan]

Just curious... is anyone besides me here rooting for the Cards? I feel like a Red Sox fan in here, literally...

I know how you feel.

[thecaptain]

andy say oh my god

[Jersey Yankee]

Sanders struck out looking.

Every single time, after the damage is done, the pitcher gets the easy 3rd out. Never fails.

Shoulda walked Pujols to load the bases.

[Luvtino]

Fight back here Astros. I wanted them to win at home so their fans could share in it.

[jimmykey2]

Just curious... is anyone besides me here rooting for the Cards? I feel like a Red Sox fan in here, literally...


When the Yanks aren't in it, plus someone already knocked out the Sux, I don't care who wins.


BTW... in fairness to Lidge, I thought he got squeezed by the ump vs. Edmonds.

[jeterjuice]

He will. :)

Besides, he has done something similar during at least one regular season game I can think of -- that majestic shot off of Schilling at Fenway this year.

Even a healthy Schilling does not equal Lidge, let alone that gimp

[True Yankee-ette13]

LOL! Told ya. Pujols is the BEST player in the game not named Bonds. The baseball gods strike again.

:lol: I said almost the same thing. :eek:

I could go and on about Pujols. It's not even close. He's the best right handed hitter in the game and has the capability of carrying a team.

[dabomb2045]

Fight back here Astros. I wanted them to win at home so their fans could share in it.

my heart bleeds for Astros fans right now

[knickfan23]

Pujols amazing....best hitter in the game...bar none



Ortiz would have had hit that out too. :D :D

[Jersey Yankee]

Let's see if the shaky Jason Isringhausen can close this out and send this series back to St. Louis.
If it lasts 18 innings, I'm screaming bloody murder.

Plus it'll all be your fault, so I'll have to come over and mess up your place a bit.

[YankeeFan1]

Sanders struck out looking.

Every single time, after the damage is done, the pitcher gets the easy 3rd out. Never fails.

Shoulda walked Pujols to load the bases. I agree. The only closer I let go after Pujols in that position is Mariano Rivera.

[Gringaloca]

Fight back here Astros. I wanted them to win at home so their fans could share in it.

I want a win $o I can $hare in it!!... :D

Come on 'A$ro$'....

[BroadwayBomber55]

I wonder what Jeff Bagwell is doin' right now... Hmm.

[-tz]

Wow... Lidge blew it.

Wonder if the 'Stros can come back against Izzy. Otherwise, we get baseball tomorrow....Wednesday. ;)

[Coney36]

C'mon Izzy... make my day, get the save...

[Vin]

I hope the Cards win. Pujols is so friggin clutch.

[Jersey Yankee]

Ortiz would have had hit that out too. :D :D
In Game 6 of the ALDS? Against El Duque? :D

[YankeeFan1]

The Astros can't hit Isringhausen. LOL! Backe crushed.

[BroadwayBomber55]

If it lasts 18 innings, I'm screaming bloody murder.

Plus it'll all be your fault, so I'll have to come over and mess up your place a bit.

Why is it my fault? I didn't do anything.

[jimmykey2]

Ortiz would have had hit that out too. :D :D


The White Sox beg to differ.

[jeterjuice]

I'm pulling for the Astros, but the sick side of me wants the Cardinals to win, just so Cubs fans have the hardest decision in the world on who to root for in the WS

[MiamiKat]

Even a healthy Schilling does not equal Lidge, let alone that gimpTrue.

I was just pointing out a towering game-winning HR A-Rod hit in an opponent's park.

[Mark19]

What a monstrously clutch HR. It ripped the heart out of 45,000 Astros fans. It leaves no doubt that Pujols is the NL MVP.

[Coney36]

C'mon, c'mon, one more out, let's gooooo...

[WebsterMulligan]

Just curious... is anyone besides me here rooting for the Cards? I feel like a Red Sox fan in here, literally...

Frankly, I don't really care who wins this series (no offense), because I would like to see the ChiSox win it all.

[Jersey Yankee]

One more out, and Chris Burke's batting .389. Of course, Pujols is batting .429.

[Coney36]

Frankly, I don't really care who wins this series (no offense), because I would like to see the ChiSox win it all.

No offense taken... I didn't care who won the ChiSox/Angels series. :P

[knickfan23]

In Game 6 of the ALDS? Against El Duque? :D


Yes. No doubt about it. He is the MVP baby. Donr you read the papers and watch ESPN?

[-tz]

Back to St. Louis we go!

[Epy7280]

wow ..... Albert Pujulos ..... that shot was a F*cking Glory Shot. That was like STFU Houston. It was beautiful. I am root for the Astros cuz of my friend. But that was one of the most Glorious shots i ever since in one of the most pressure moments ever. Wow ... just wonderful. Dominican Power for you. I will A-rod was more of a hitting like him. He is supposed to be. Wow

[BroadwayBomber55]

Wow. The Cardinals survive.

[SI Baseballman]

This is going to be the 1986 ALCS all over again when the Halos had their hearts ripped opened on a stunning home run.

Cards in 7.

[dabomb2045]

the Cards are going to win this series now.....mark it down

[jeterjuice]

True.

I was just pointing out a towering game-winning HR A-Rod hit in an opponent's park.

No doubt you also noticed the similar Citgo sign over the left field wall ;)

[Coney36]

CARDINALS WIIIIIIN!!!!!!! We're going back to St. Louis!!!!!!!!! :D

Thank you Mr. Pujols for making my night. :D

[Me]

Ya think FOX got a bit ahead of themselves naming the player of the game? :lol:

[YankeeFan1]

:lol: I said almost the same thing. :eek:

I could go and on about Pujols. It's not even close. He's the best right handed hitter in the game and has the capability of carrying a team. Great minds. Pujols doesn't always get it done, but he is a guy who rarely strikes out so the odds were good that if Lidge threw a strike, Pujols could hit him out of the park. Only Bonds is more dangerous than Pujols. Unfortunately, Alex strikes out a lot which wouldn't help him against Lidge. Pujols doesn't get as much pub because he is in the NL, but he is the best hitter after Bonds. Alex isn't the best player like the media types who hate Bonds and forget Pujols so often claim.

[wexy]

Stunning.

[Jersey Yankee]

Burke flied out to deep right.

B-dee-b-dee-b-dee, that's all, folks!!!

[True Yankee-ette13]

The drinks are on everybody not named Albert tonight. You da man, Mr. Pujols!! :clap: :clap: :gulp: :clap: :clap:

F Andy, Roger and Lidge. Booya! :P :lol:

[jimmykey2]

the Cards are going to win this series now.....mark it down


You sure?

Clemens against Matt Morris doesn't sound like a favorable matchup in game 7 to me.

[PAUL]

I think the Astros are done. I know they have Oswalt & Clemens but that was just so devestating.

[YankeeFan1]

Yeah, you hug him, LaRussa. He just gave you another shot. St. Louis still loses the series though.

[thecaptain]

WOW. Eckstein got it started and Pujols closed it out...

[Epy7280]

I always love Pujolos ... now i adore him. A-rod watch this game.. that is what your supposed to do!

[Yanks21]

That was very reminiscent of game 5 of the 1986 ALCS...

Despite having Oswalt and Clemens, the Astros are in some serious trouble...

[Gringaloca]

Freakin' 'Prince Albert' just cost me a 'Benjamin'....ouch!.. :eek:

S'allrright...Come on 'Stros...get it done on Wednesday. :)

[MiamiKat]

No doubt you also noticed the similar Citgo sign over the left field wall ;):lol:

Good eye. :)

[Epy7280]

Great minds. Pujols doesn't always get it done, but he is a guy who rarely strikes out so the odds were good that if Lidge threw a strike, Pujols could hit him out of the park. Only Bonds is more dangerous than Pujols. Unfortunately, Alex strikes out a lot which wouldn't help him against Lidge. Pujols doesn't get as much pub because he is in the NL, but he is the best hitter after Bonds. Alex isn't the best player like the media types who hate Bonds and forget Pujols so often claim.

The only reason they rate A-rod ober Pujolos is because Arod has the Defense and the Speed. Hitting Pujolos owns that the day he came from the minors. He is all hitting. Power to everywhere.

[jeterjuice]

You sure?

Clemens against Matt Morris doesn't sound like a favorable matchup in game 7 to me.

Clemens has'nt come through in a "win or go home" game since ALCS Game 7 in 1986...

[BroadwayBomber55]

Busch Stadium will get one more game. Oh my. Can the Astros suffer another heartbreak?

That HR by Pujols reminds me of the 1986 ALCS when Dave Henderson hit a bomb off Donnie Moore and the Angels never recovered.

I said before this series that all of these games will be close and so far, four of the five games will be decided by 2 runs or less.

[True Yankee-ette13]

Great minds. Pujols doesn't always get it done, but he is a guy who rarely strikes out so the odds were good that if Lidge threw a strike, Pujols could hit him out of the park. Only Bonds is more dangerous than Pujols. Unfortunately, Alex strikes out a lot which wouldn't help him against Lidge. Pujols doesn't get as much pub because he is in the NL, but he is the best hitter after Bonds. Alex isn't the best player like the media types who hate Bonds and forget Pujols so often claim.

Pujols' D is also vastly improving. He has a GREAT approach at the plate and like you said, gotta love a power hitter that rarely strikes out.

If I'm starting a team, I'll build it around Pujols. Nobody is even close, IMHO.

[dabomb2045]

You sure?

Clemens against Matt Morris doesn't sound like a favorable matchup in game 7 to me.


Clemens-Suppan didnt seem like a good Game 7 matchup last year either

[Epy7280]

Pujols' D is also vastly improving. He has a GREAT approach at the plate and like you said, gotta love a power hitter that rarely strikes out.

If I'm starting a team, I'll build it around Pujols. Nobody is even close, IMHO.

me too. I mean I wish A-rod was more like him hitting wise.

[True Yankee-ette13]

wow ..... Albert Pujulos ..... that shot was a F*cking Glory Shot. That was like STFU Houston. It was beautiful. I am root for the Astros cuz of my friend. But that was one of the most Glorious shots i ever since in one of the most pressure moments ever. Wow ... just wonderful. Dominican Power for you. I will A-rod was more of a hitting like him. He is supposed to be. Wow

It was beautiful. Loved the look on Albert's face too. God, he's good.

[knickfan23]

You sure?

Clemens against Matt Morris doesn't sound like a favorable matchup in game 7 to me.


Clemens face Jeff Suppan last year in Game 7 and lost.

Why would this year be any different?

[dabomb2045]

I'm a big believer in momentum is short series....right now the Cards have all of it, and the Astros are crushed

[Jersey Yankee]

WOW. Eckstein got it started and Pujols closed it out...
Ya means that Albert can also take Izzy's job? :O

[True Yankee-ette13]

CARDINALS WIIIIIIN!!!!!!! We're going back to St. Louis!!!!!!!!! :D

Thank you Mr. Pujols for making my night. :D

Hate his teammates, but Albert makes me giddy. SWEET win provided by the man himself. :D :gulp:

[True Yankee-ette13]

me too. I mean I wish A-rod was more like him hitting wise.

Easier said than done. :lol:

[survelvn]

Wow. Incredible moment. That's up there with the top hits ever in baseball history.

I was stunned. Wow.

Congrats to the Cardinals...I was rooting for Houston, but I love to see a game like that.

Just wow.

[YankeeFan1]

The only reason they rate A-rod ober Pujolos is because Arod has the Defense and the Speed. Hitting Pujolos owns that the day he came from the minors. He is all hitting. Power to everywhere. "They" are still wrong. Pujol has become a good 1st baseman and even though he doesn't have the speed, he such a better hitter than Alex that it makes him the superior player. Don't underrate the "not striking out as much" statistic.

[S2]

If I were the Astros, I would trade Lidge ASAP... to Boston... for David Wells. But that's just me. :)

[True Yankee-ette13]

Phil Garner looks like he wants to cry. Heh.

[True Yankee-ette13]

What amazes me though, is that Pujols doesn't seem to get intentionally walked much. I mean hello?