8/23 Game Thread - Nova v Stros

[CutchisaBoss]

It's hard to believe only 5 days ago this team looked to be surging towards another playoff birth...now the team is looking as pathetic as ever.



Time is running out...if they're ever going to put a nice winning streak together, now would be a good time...soon it will be too late.

[Bobster21]

1. Adam Frazier (L) 2B

2. Matt Joyce (L) RF

3. Andrew McCutchen (R) CF

4. Gregory Polanco (L) LF

5. David Freese (R) 3B

6. Josh Bell (S) 1B

7. Francisco Cervelli (R) C

8. Jordy Mercer (R) SS

9. Ivan Nova (R) P

[CarolinaBucco]

I like what Nova has done so far, but my concern is that he grooves too many strikes right over the heart of the plate.



I fear the Astros power hitters will make him pay.



And of course once the Astros score one run, the game is over.

[rucker59@gmail.com]

Marte not in the lineup.



Any reason? Or is Clint deciding to send a message? (PLAY 100% all the time!)

[rucker59@gmail.com]

Nova looking good through 2.



6 straight hits to open the game and the pirate's plate 4 in the 1st.

[rucker59@gmail.com]

GREGORY!

[CarolinaBucco]

I love it, but at the same time it REALLY, REALLY frustrates me about this team.



They score 4 runs in the 1st inning ... after scoring 4 runs in the last 3 GAMES.



This team has a lot of winning to do to make up for this 0-4 start to the homestand. So I would say tonight and tomorrow are MUST WINS. Unfortunately we're about to play 7 straight games in Milwaukee and Chicago ...

[ChitownBucco]

Can't let the win streaks get ya too high or he slumps get ya too low.

[CarolinaBucco]

The Good News ... Mets lead Cards 3-0 in the 1st



The Bad News ... Niese is starting for the Mets.

[rucker59@gmail.com]

GREGORY x 2!!