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[Official] Astros @ Twins

Discussion in 'Houston Astros' started by Castor27, May 18, 2026.

  1. Castor27

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    Please limit talk in this thread to this series. Other topics should be discussed in the appropriate threads. Play-by-play is not allowed. If you need that, there are other places to find it. Political discussions belong in the D&D forum not in here. All games are broadcast on Space City Network unless otherwise noted.


    5-18 Tatsuya Imai (R) vs. Kendry Rojas (L) 6:40

    5-19 Lance McCullers Jr. (R) vs. Zebby Matthews (R) 6:40

    5-20 Mike Burrows (R) vs. Joe Ryan (R) 12:40
     
  2. Fulgore

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    Who knows what to expect at this point.

    Expecting the worst hoping for the best.
     
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  4. Tomstro

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    LLL
     
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    L by 6 runs
    L by 5 runs
    L by 6 runs
     
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    Imai
    5 IP / 4 ER .... would improve his ERA... smh


    Maybe, just maybe....

     
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  7. IdStrosfan

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    I need to see Imai make it through 5 innings while walking less than 4 hitters

    Anything else is gravy.

    Baby steps.
     
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  8. Tomstro

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    Imai prediction…

    IP- 1.2
    H- 3
    BB- 4
    ER- 4

    pulled after 50 pitches with risp
     
  9. SamCassell

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    A single quality start in this series would be a welcome surprise.
     
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    Pena is back
     
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    Pena came at me fast.
    Didn't think tonight
     
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    That was balkward, but Imai has looked good otherwise.

    Go 'Stros.
     
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    Big buyer's remorse on Imai..
     
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  15. Astrosfan78

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    At least no walks so far, I consider that an improvement.
     
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    Imai - awesome pitcher.... for hitters

    Dana - awesome GM.... for regression
     
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    Imai has actually pitched decent so far, offense has been a 0 though
     
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    Nobletiger top of the 1st? Yea they ain't winning this game
     
  19. Astrosfan78

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    First inning bases loaded no outs and get nothing. With the incoming rain, this might be a lost game.
     
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  20. Snake Diggit

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    Imai is 2 pitches from a shutout. Josh Bell is locked in and Imai threw him 2 decent pitches at the top of the zone that Bell was able to get the barrel on. Imai is only at 73 pitches with 2 outs in the 5th and he’s still regularly pumping 96-97. The fact that he hasn’t walked anybody is a fantastic sign.
     

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