DAT 8/18: Astros (Frambaw) vs White Sox (Bush) 1:10 CT SCHN

I love Hunter Brown. Really want to watch him pitch a big game in the playoffs

**Title:** *Curveballs & Consequences: Part 2*

**Scene:** The same suburban Houston living room. **Dad** is sitting on the couch, casually flipping through channels. **Houston (Astros)** enters, chest puffed out, peacocking with every step. He’s got an exaggerated swagger, clearly feeling on top of the world. Behind him, his new friend **Shay** (a confident teen in matching Astros gear) enters, also peacocking with some fresh Astros swag.

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**Astros** (loudly, beating his chest): Who’s the champ now, huh? (mimicking an announcer) "Astros come roaring back to CRUSH the White Sox!" That’s how you do it!

**Shay** (echoing the energy): We’re so back, baw! That was a beatdown. Just like old times!

**Dad** (looks up, confused by the commotion): Wait a minute, is this about the White Sox game?

**Astros** (strutting around the room): Heck yeah, it is! Sweet, sweet revenge, baby! We owned them last night.

**Shay** (joining in): Those White Sox didn’t know what hit 'em!

**Dad** (deadpan): You mean to tell me all this peacocking is because you beat the 30-94 White Sox?

**Astros** (stops mid-strut): Uh… yeah? We crushed it, Dad!

**Dad** (sighs, standing up): Alright, baws, let’s dial it down a notch. (motions for them to sit on the couch) Come on, have a seat.

**Astros** and **Shay** (both sit, looking at each other, slightly puzzled):

**Dad** (paces in front of them, dramatic Full House-style music begins to play): Look, boys, I’m proud of you for bouncing back. But beating the White Sox isn’t exactly the stuff legends are made of. I mean, they're 30-94. You’re *supposed* to beat them.

**Astros** (sheepishly): Yeah, but we needed that win, Dad. After that loss…

**Dad**: I get that, and it’s good you didn’t let one bad game turn into a slump. But let’s keep this in perspective. (pauses, then with emphasis) The real test is coming. You’ve got the Red Sox, the Orioles, the Phillies, and the Royals up next. That’s where we see what you’re made of.

**Shay**: We got this, baw! We’re so back, we’ll take ‘em all down.

**Dad** (chuckles): I like the confidence, Shay, but remember, it’s not about the easy wins. It’s about how you handle the tough ones. When you’re up against teams that’ll fight tooth and nail, that’s when you show what you’re really worth.

**Astros** (nodding slowly): You’re right, Dad. We can’t let up now.

**Dad**: Exactly. You’ve got to play every game like it’s your last. Remember, back in the 80s, Owlie got groped by Orbit on the field in front of everyone—embarrassing, sure, but did Owlie let that stop him? Nope! He kept on going, just like you have to.

**Shay** (grinning): Owlie was a legend.

**Dad** (smiling): You bet he was. And now it’s your turn to write your own story. But it won’t be about beating the White Sox. It’ll be about what you do against the real competition. So go out there, play hard, and don’t forget—stay humble.

**Astros** (standing up, determined): Thanks, Dad. We’ll be ready.

**Shay** (standing too, with swagger): Let’s show ‘em what we’re made of, baw.

**Dad** (with a nod): That’s what I like to hear. We’re so back, boys. Now, let’s go make Houston proud.

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**End Scene**

That lineup is something....


OP needs to update thread title to Chicago White Sox vs. Sugarland Space Cowboys

Mother of god

Reminiscent of that time Dusty started Maldy at first base

That’s Espada bending over and spreading his cheeks for a micro penis. I hope Framber has a 27 out no no in him today.

Ridiculous lineup.

Is Yed hurt? First they pull him from a 3 run game in the 7th, then sit him altogether the next day.

LOSS

Yes, just forcing a day off prior to some hugely important games. Would’ve liked to see Peña get a day as well, but hopefully no excuses for them in the next few series.

ETA: Espada said nothing wrong with Yed, just a routine day off. Translation:

Just looking ahead at the schedule, it really doesn't let up into September . After today it's

3 vs Red Sox
4 @ Orioles
3 @ Phillies
4 vs KC
3 @ Cincy
3 vs Dbacks
3 vs A's
3 @ Angels
3 @ Padres
4 vs Angels
3 vs Seattle
3 @ Cleveland