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Water drop photography is something that sounds ridiculously easy to do however, in practice, isn't as simple as you would think. It involves dropping liquid into a container of more liquid and photographing it at the point where the droplet hits the bowl of liquid.
This is something I recently tried and although I managed to get a few good results they were still far from what I had hoped to achieve. I set the camera up on a tripod with a fast shutter speed and connected it to a remote control so I could control both the drops and the camera with a bit more accuracy.
Basically what I did was squeeze a drop of milk I had dyed red from a bottle and then took a photo at the moment the drop hit the water which was located about a foot below.At the top of this article is an example of what I came up with
As you can see, it wasn't exactly fantastic.
So, how do you do it with almost guaranteed great results each time without spending a fortune on a rig? Remember Dave Hunt, the guy that produced the home-made Macro Rail I wrote about not so long ago?
Well he's created a rig using a Raspberry Pi, some electrical know-how and some off-the-shelf items from his local DIY store that allows him to control the release of the water drop and then times it almost perfectly for the photo. Here's an example of what Hunt can do…spot the difference!?
Using the Raspberry PI's GPIO connected to both the camera and a solenoid valve, he was able to start the water droplets and trigger the camera. I for one am looking forward to Dave's next adventure with his Raspberry PI!
For the full instructions and more photographs visit Hunts website here


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Over here the doctors won't even talk about induction until you are at least a week overdue as long as baby and mumma are healthy, and it's generally scheduled for 2 weeks overdue as a complete last resort.
Also, here, the majority/all of our pregnancy journey is with a midwife whereas a lot of you American ladies seem to go through with a doctor. We dot have dilation checks or invasive procedures like that until you are in labour unless medically neccecary but you ladies over in the US seem to have them at every appointment.
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This tour is a must for any music fans visiting Paris.
Tour was amazing with interesting stories about the architecture and operations of the building.Well worth the time spent.
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An absolutely stunning building. Our tour group was about 16 people however the tour guide really knew her stuff and got into a lot of details about the history of the building, architecture, use, etc.
Amazing building, well worth the visit.
Our guide was fantastic! She was really informative and didn't make it feel like we were rushed. Was a great way to see the opera house and here it's history without mobs of people.
The after-hours tour is limited and sells out quickly. It was great to have the place to ourselves and a few other groups. The guides kept the groups separate so we felt as if we were the only ones there. As warned in the brochure, the theatre itself may be closed due to rehearsals. This was our situation. I was disappointed but we were able to go into a private box and watch a bit of the rehearsal. As a fan of Phantom of the Opera it was fun to see the Phantom's box which has an honorary plaque. Book ahead since the tours are limited.
Brilliant architecture. After many trips to Paris, I wanted to see something different and it was a treat. We were lucky and were able to sit in the seats as well while a few of the orchestra were warming up which doesn't usually happen. I enjoyed this tour better than Versailles.
Whatever else you do in Paris, fit this tour in! Truly breathtaking. Our guide was lovely and incredibly knowledgable. I loved how the architecture ensured that 'nobles' were seen as they 'paraded' at the opera. Suggest that guide uses audio thingey for larger groups as sometimes was hard to hear.
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This is a must-do tour! What a wonderful way to learn the history of this fabulous building. The tour guide was exceptional and all of her explanations were thorough. Loved the stories she filled in with.
Wouldn't see it any other way! Our guide Caroline was very knowledgeable and easy to understand. She gave colorful details of the building and answered an array of questions from our group. Seeing it after hours was sublime. No screaming children or people interrupting our tour for photo-ops. Our group was about 20 people. We even got to see some stage hands working on the nights ballet performance lighting and staging. Now I want to go see a performance!!!
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First of all, our guide was this beautiful Italian girl named Tiziana sp? and she was so good at her job. SO GOOD. She was informative, lively, and was full of anecdotes as well as facts about the history of this place.
Second of all, prepare to save A LOT of room in your camera/phones because you will be taking a lot of photographs here. The interior is INSANELY OPULENT. I wont say anymore, dont want to spoil the surprise.
It was perfect, just as I was expecting.
Fantastic building. Excellent tour. Very informative. Thank you to our charismatic guide :)
Amazing building. Have been to Paris 3 times before and walked past but never been in till now. Definitely worth including on the list of things to do in Paris!!
If you like the Phanton of the Opera this tour is a must.
We thoroughly enjoyed this tour. It was very interesting and so nice to be able to experience the Opera without crowds of people. We were able to really view the opulence of the Opera and hear the very interesting stories from a well informed guide. We would definitely recommend this tour.
It's true, this is a jewel in the middle of Paris many people dismiss. It is beautiful and the guide makes it so much better. The guide was very knowledgable and helps you appreciate the beauty of it much more. Next time in Paris I would love to see a show.
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Amazing. Our tour guide met us on time. She was very knowledgeable and spoke very good English. We were a small group of about 16 people which was very nice. The opera house was more beautiful and spectacular than I ever imagined. We experienced a very unexpected treat. The opera was hosting a red carpet event that evening and we were able to watch and listen to the orchestra and singers rehearse Phantom. Imagine walking through the opera house listening to Phantom of the Opera. A WOW moment.
A wonderful way to finish a busy afternoon in Paris. It was lovely having the opera house almost all to ourselves on this tour, and not having to jostle with lots of other people. We were treated to lots of information you would never normally hear, and sights you would miss if you were just strolling through the opera house by yourself. It wears a bit tricky finding our way in, even though we arrived at 4.45 as instructed, as everything in the entrance area as roped off, and we had to keeping explaining we were on a tour, then were let through the roped off zones. At the end of the tour, we finished at the souvenir shop and although the woman there said the shop was open and welcomed everyone in, the shop then closed about 5 min later! You can visit the shop without touring the opera house itself, so I would recommend going to the shop on another day rather than trying to make purchases at the end of the tour.


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The SWAT model was calibrated for the watershed and subjected to climate scenarios SRES B1, A1B and A2, over mid- and end-century time horizons. Simulation results predict that changed precipitation patterns will produce at least a doubling of CSA areas within the watershed and that, with BMPs designed for current climate, TMDLs will be exceeded by a factor of up to 2.4. For WIPs to be robust against climate change, BMPs must be designed for future climate and community-based, participatory implementation strategies are needed. 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z Stormwater Runoff and Water Quality Modeling in Urban Maryland http://hdl.handle.net/1903/17384 Stormwater Runoff and Water Quality Modeling in Urban Maryland Wang, Jing Urbanization significantly affects storm water runoff through the creation of new impervious surfaces such as highways, parking lots, and rooftops. Such changes can adversely impact the downstream receiving water bodies in terms of physical, chemical, and biological conditions. In order to mitigate the effects of urbanization on downstream water bodies, stormwater control measures (SCMs) have been widely used (e.g., infiltration basins, bioswales). A suite of observations from an infiltration basin installed adjacent to a highway in urban Maryland was used to evaluate stormwater runoff attenuation and pollutant removal rates at the well-instrumented SCM study site. In this study, the Storm Water Management Model (SWMM) was used to simulate the performance of the SCM. An automatic, split-sample calibration framework was developed to improve SWMM performance efficiency. The results indicate SWMM can accurately reproduce the hydraulic response of the SCM (in terms of reproducing measured inflow) during spring, fall, and winter, but is less accurate in reproducing measured outflow during summer time. 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It would be impossible to overstate the significance Jeff Green's contract status has on the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Just know that as the NBA's free agency period opens tonight at 11 p.m. it's Green, not Kevin Durant, who will shape the landscape of Oklahoma City's future.
Durant is the franchise player, the star who garners the headlines and the highlights, the awards and the accolades. And soon, Durant will be paid accordingly, likely with a maximum contract for his talents.
Meanwhile, Green's contributions, and what they're worth, have become an afterthought to many. But, like Durant, Green also is eligible for a contract extension this summer. And Thunder management has a critical decision ahead of pinpointing Green's worth.
It's a decision that could have long-lasting effects for the next six seasons.
If Oklahoma City overpays Green, the franchise's financial framework could be wrecked. If the Thunder comes in too low, the team could ruin relationships or, worse, lose a key cog to what is quickly showing the makings of a soon-to-be championship-caliber squad. Avoid both and find a middle ground and Green's deal still could set a standard for the franchise's players who follow.
It's the business of the NBA at its best.
"It's going to be important," Durant said. "Jeff is a real key part to our team. I really want him to stay. That's like my brother. I don't want him to leave. We've been so good together, everybody...I don't want to see anything break up over non-basketball-related things. It's going to be a tough summer for everybody, not just our team but everybody. But I think we'll stick together."
If the Thunder doesn't come to terms on a deal by Oct. 31, Green will become a restricted free agent next summer. OKC, however, would have the right to match any offer another team might make.
Atlanta recently has had success retaining Josh Smith and Marvin Williams through restricted free agency while keeping their respective contracts relatively cost-efficient. But because the ceiling for Green's game is still very much an enigma, it remains unclear where he could fall in this summer's free agency frenzy.
Green had a breakthrough season during 2008-09 but regressed slightly this past year. Still, only nine other players since 2000-01 have posted third-year averages of at least 15 points, 5.9 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.2 steals — Durant, LeBron James, Steve Francis, Shawn Marion, Josh Smith, Paul Pierce, Antawn Jamison, Kenyon Martin and Andrei Kirilenko.
"He can't expect the max," said one league executive speaking on the condition of anonymity. "He's not a max player. He's a $10 million a year player at best."
With Durant, Green, Russell Westbrook, James Harden, Serge Ibaka, Eric Maynor, Byron Mullens and now Cole Aldrich, a popular question among Thunder fans is how the team can possibly keep all of its young talent. It hasn't yet become an issue since most of the team's core is still on rookie scale contracts.
But when it comes time to extend those contracts, especially if each player performs to his abilities, the Thunder could be in trouble — which is why Green's deal holds so much significance.
Westbrook is next in line for an extension next summer.
Harden, Ibaka, Maynor and Mullens are up in 2012.
Aldrich is due in 2013.
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The master of international intrigue and explosive action introduces a new hero for a new era of warfare . . . against a new kind of threat.
For years, ex-Navy SEAL Maxwell Moore has worked across the Middle East and behind the scenes for the Special Activities Division of the CIA, making connections, extracting valuable intelligence, and facing off against America's enemies at every turn.
When Moore arrives at a rendezvous to take charge of a high-ranking Taliban captive, the meeting takes a horrific turn that neither Moore nor any of his bosses saw coming. Barely surviving, he tries to bring to safety a Pakistani colonel with information about the debacle, only to have that mission fall prey to forces more powerful and cunning than any he has faced before. Undaunted, and with failure not an option, Moore continues his quest for the truth, leaving many dead in his wake-killed by those for whom secrecy is the ultimate weapon.
And then . . . a shocking revelation: Two of the greatest threats to the security of the United States have forged an unholy alliance. After years of planning, the Taliban has come to terms with a vicious Mexican drug cartel for which they will supply opium. For the cartel, it is a matter of money, power, and ultimate control of the drug trade. But for the Taliban, it is an opportunity long awaited: to exploit the cartels and bring the fire of jihad to the hearts of the infidels.
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Shelly produces a wonderful piece of irony in Ozymandias. When looking at Ozymandias we should look at the Greek breakdown of the name. "Ozy comes from the Greek 'ozium,' which means to breath, or air. Mandias comes from the Greek 'mandate,' which means to rule," notes Biterman in his analysis of the poem. The fact that the derivative of the great Ozymandias's name is Ruler of Air is where the irony begins. When one looks upon what was written on the base of the statue and then to what has become of that statue and all that surrounds it one sees how ironic that name really is.
It is easiest to begin from the inscription on the base of the statue as it gives us the best insight into the man it represents. 'My name is Ozymandias, king of kings: Look on my works, ye Mighty, and despair!(lines 10-11)' This quote infers his belief that no one will ever surpass his works. One might even conclude from this that he would even challenge God himself. We then can go back and look at how Shelley described the statue. His description tells us what condition God leaves the model of this mocking fool: "Two vast and trunkless legs of stone Stand in the desert. Near them, on the sand, Half sunk, a shattered visage lies, whose frown, And wrinkled lip, and sneer of cold command.(lines 2-5)" The condition of the statue in itself shows that Ozymandias was not the greatest ruler there ever was.
In looking at the condition of the statue and his words after you really do see the irony of the situation. All which this great king accomplished and what he once was has eroded into the sand leaving nothing but "two vast and trunkless legs of stone." God allows only the legs and words to stand so that he might prove a point. The point Shelly tried to raise in the poem was that God will outlast all those who attempt to make a mockery of him.
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The Bloodwolves salvaged a deactivated Geth Prime that had no operating system installed. The Geth Prime was essentially an empty shell. Mikah has programmed "Pumpkin" to be her personal bodyguard and to clean her pigsty of a room.
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the reason I liked the movies is probably, because I'm not a hardcore, diehard fan of the original series like some of the people that sent death threats to Michael Bay. I played with the toys and thought they were cool, but at the time of the series release I had neither the resources nor the Savvy to look up all the lore on them (I was born in 1987). So all I had was the cartoon series which at the time I thought was cheesy, but I still make references for laughs.
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Spinach or green beans are often dressed in sesame sauce in Japanese cuisine. Goma means sesame seed in Japanese and Goma-ae are dishes prepared with sesame sauce. The delicate texture of freshly ground sesame seeds pairs very well with flavorful vegetables.
This is one of the most common Japanese side dishes, or we call it Osouzai (お惣菜) in Japanese, and you often find them included in the bento box or teishoku (lunch set). Enjoy!
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- 1 bunch (1/2 lb, 220 g) spinach
- A pinch of salt
- 3 Tbsp. roasted white sesame seeds
- 1½ Tbsp. soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp. sugar
- ½ tsp. sake
- ½ tsp. mirin
- For the sesame sauce, put sesame seeds in a frying pan and toast them on low heat. When 2-3 sesame seeds start to pop from the pan, remove from the heat.
- Grind the toasted sesame seeds with a motor and pestle until smooth.
- In a bowl, combine the ground sesame seeds with soy sauce, sugar, sake and mirin, and mix all together.
- Rinse the spinach thoroughly and bring lightly salted water to a boil in a large pot.
- Add the spinach to boiling water from stem side and cook for 1 minute.
- Drain and soak the spinach in cold water until cool.
- Collect the spinach and squeeze water out.
- Cut the spinach into 2" (5 cm) lengths.
- Toss spinach and sesame sauce together and serve at room temperature or chilled.
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Update on Orlando JoseOrlando works as a taxi driver, is the head of a family, and his dream is to make improvements to his housing because some parts of it are in poor condition. With his last loan he was able to give maintenance to his car, which he uses for work and is his source of income.
The engine of the car is seriously in need of work and requires a complete change. With this loan he will buy rods, work benches, piston rings, pistons standard, S/F sleeves, valve guides, engine gaskets and other necessary items to complete an overhaul, disassembling, and reassembling the engine. He also needs to make adjustments to the calibration.
He is grateful to the community bank for the support that improves his standard of living.
El motor del auto ha presentado fallas muy graves las cuales requieren de cambio por completo. Con el préstamo comprara los siguientes repuestos a cambiar: bielas, bancadas, anillos std, pistones std, camisas s/f, guías válvulas, empaques del motor entre otros para elaborar lo que se le llama overjoll, el desarme y el arme del motor. También la calibración y rectificación de los asientos.
Agradece a la financiera por el apoyo al mejoramiento de su nivel de vida.
Previous Loan DetailsOrlando is a very hard-working man. He has two children. He currently works providing taxi services in his own vehicle which he acquired through a lot of hard work. One of the difficulties he has in his business is dealing with high gasoline costs which his customers don't help to cover when... More from Orlando Jose's previous loan »
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A beautiful picture, though I have no idea what the woman is trying to do with that spear - the pose doesn't look like it could confer any thrusting power.
Looks like she is holding it with two hands, the Left is angling the spear and the right is fully flexed which will make the strike as she passes right into the mouth area i suppose.
that particular pose was in the brief so i had to do it that way
Beautiful piece! This is awesome
Damn, thats some tight reflection !
well done! that dragon caught my eye first
wonderful piece
This is lovely! It's great how the cold color of the sword grabs your attention straight away.
Just wondering, though, being bare on the thighs, wouldn't she get horrible burns?
yeah she'd get that, but even before the thighs, her hair would have gone off. You know, since this is fantasy, everything is possible, otherwise, all the knights would wear firefighter outfits
this is stunning.
This is amazing
Stunning and beautiful!!! Love it!!!!!
If it's half as good as this cover, I'll definitely have to read it!
Good color palette.
Amazing work!
Epic, love it!
If the story lives up to this illustration... wow. Gorgeous work!!
This is incredible! It's truly superb. I might go check out the book because of this cover. It intrigues me!
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the concept is great, and i really dig the dragon
Really great work. Nice rendering, and an awesome sense of motion. Dem dynamics.
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I don't know about the story itself, but the cover will certainly be eye-catching. He's fortunate to have had you create one for him!
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Does anyone know how much the Kidcot passport costs? Is it worth the money?
The kids are provided with a blank mask and and at each station they can choose from free items to decorate it. Yes, your eyes aren't playing tricks on you. "FREE"Originally Posted by Suebeattie, post: 250771
Kidcot Fun Stops are colorful craft stations for preschoolers located in World Showcase at Epcot theme park. At many pavilions, your little ones can meet Cast Members from around the world and learn about their native countries as well as create a souvenir craft.
Kidcot Fun Stops in Epcot World Showcase:
Mexico Pavilion (near Animales Fantasticos)
Norway Pavilion (The Puffin's Roost)
China Pavilion (near exit to Reflections of China)
Germany Pavilion (Volkunst)
Italy Pavilion (outside near La Bottega Italiana)
American Adventure Pavilion (outside near Heritage Manor Gifts)
Japan Pavilion (in Bijutsu-kan Gallery)
Morocco Pavilion (Marketplace in the Medina)
France Pavilion (Souvenirs de France)
United Kingdom Pavilion (The Toy Soldier)
Canada Pavilion (exit from O Canada! attraction)
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You can pick these up in any shop or cart in epcot, I forget how much but not too bad I think and you do get a passport, a badge and stickers. They are great fun and really add to the epcot experience. You can then get the cast members to write in them and put their stamp in as well as on the free mask. Our kids love them.


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Deven Marrero:
If you don't already know about Marrero he is a great all-around athlete with a well-proportioned, tapered frame. He went 2-5 in this game, with his 1st hit being a push bunt infield single in which he showed very good straight line speed down the line. His second hit he smoked a slider on the outer half through the hole on the left side of the infield. He hasn't been driving the ball much this spring and overall his numbers are down, but he continues to excel defensively and has promising upside.
Brady Rodgers:
Rodgers is all about pitchability. I
had the chance to see him first-hand last summer
for Team USA when the CNT travelled to Omaha to face Team Japan. 80 of the 106 pitches he tossed in this game were called for strikes, as he went 8 innings, allowing 7 hits, 2 unearned runs and 1 walk while striking out 6. He also posted a 13 to 4 groundout to flyout ratio, a very good indication of his ability to induce weak ground balls. His pitch sequencing is excellent, and while he's not a flamethrower, his success is predicated off of the command of his sinking 87-89 fastball that peaks around 90-91. He throws a sharp, slow overhand curveball at 70-74, a sharp 82-83 slider and a 79-81 changeup. He sets up hitters well, working away before busting them inside, or even climbing the ladder to get some swinging on high heat. His fastball looks to be thrown harder than it is given how well he commands it and uses his offspeed stuff to accentuate it. His delivery is clean and he's a good overall athlete. While his ceiling his limited, his floor is very high, as he has a good chance to not only get to the big-leagues, but do so quickly.
Dan Child:
I had the opportunity to follow Child last summer when he was named
PG's No. 9 prospects in the Northwoods League
when he was throwing in the 93-94 range with a sharp 82-83 slider. That is the exact repertoire he showed in this game, although he tended to rely more on his slider than to trust his fastball. There is quite a bit of deception to his delivery, and he gets a lot of sink on his fastball, which in this game was 89-93. His slider was 81-85, showing very good break down and away from right-handed hitters. The throws over the top and has some downhill plane to his delivery. He's a big-bodied athlete with a sturdy, thick build, which drew some comparisons to Brad Lidge last summer from the scouts and coaches I talked to. He works slow, nearly Steve Tracshel slow, and he looks to lull hitters asleep before his FB/SL explodes out of his hand. He had a strong outing outside of a 4-run 3rd inning.
Michael Conforto:
Conforto is a freshman outfielder for the Beavers that is enjoying a very good season at the plate. He has a crouched stance and a patient approach with an easy/smooth LH swing. He went with an outside fastball from Rodgers to stroke a double down the left field line in the first inning, and later worked the count to draw a walk, the only one Rodgers issues, in the 3rd. It's easy to envision him hitting for more and more power as he has a loose, strong frame to go along with his powerful swing. Keep an eye on this young man the next few years.
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Brian Johnson:
Very good size and rhythm on the mound. Johnson is a big, well proportioned athlete, although his fastball velocity doesn't match his size. He works mainly in the upper-80s, peaking around 90-91. He started the game off a little shaky, working down but missing quite a bit, while also trying to work the outer half of the plate against RH hitters. That led to a few early runs, but he settled down nicely and pitched more aggressively, like I've seen of him in the past, in innings 2-4. He just looked impatient early, nibbling more than he usually does. His low-80s slider is a good pitch, as his his slow overhand mid-70s curve. He was also throwing a lot of CBs early, seemingly not trusting his FB/command.
JaCoby Jones:
Jones, similar to Marrero, is a great looking athlete whose upside will ultimately depend on how well he adjusts to higher level pitching. He's strong throughout with broad shoulders, and I could see him settling in at an OF spot down the road, possibly CF given his speed. He showed his strength by driving a ball to the left-centerfield gap that carried to the wall. He has the speed to swipe some bases, although could slow down over time as he continues to mature and add strength.
Kurt McCune:
Similar to his LSU starting mates, McCune has a tall, skinny and projectable frame. He has broad shoulders and a narrow waist, suggesting plenty of room for added strength and the possibility of him adding a few ticks to his upper-80s fastball that peaks in the low-90s. He has long and lean wiry strong limbs and also throws a hard downer mid-70s curveball. He hit the corners well in this game, although his fastball is on the straight side and doesn't have the velo to get away with mistakes. He also threw a handful of changeups that he maintained his arm action well.
Mike Zunino:
In both Thursday's and Friday's game Zunino drove a belt high fastball to deep centerfield, a shade to the right field side, for doubles, showing his ability to stay back and drive quality fastballs. He has really improved his swing and overall approach since his freshman year, using his lower half well as part of his swing while taking confident, aggressive hacks. One of those swings was against Gausman on Friday, and also hit a single against him by drilling a low outside fastball through the left side of the infield. Gausman did get Zunino swinging on a diving slider in the 7th, but Zunino added an RBI double in the eighth off of Joey Bourgeois by ripping another fastball down the left field line. Zunino's defense behind the plate has always been one of his strengths, and his maturation as a hitter could lead to him being taken among the top 1-3 overall picks come June.
Jonathan Crawford:
I went into much greater detail on Crawford a few weeks ago, but every time I see him I'm surprised that his numbers are as high as they are. I must catch all of his good starts. Everything he throws moves, and he has gotten better commanding his repertoire, as previously he looked as though he wasn't sure where his stuff was going.
Kevin Gausman:
The ball was really exploding out of his hand in this game, a big difference from when I watched him pitch 2 weekends ago, but similar to how he threw a week ago. Similar to a week ago, he was hit around a little bit despite having ace stuff. He throws downhill and does a nice job working the lower half of the zone. He continues to develop his slider, although in this game it was used more as a wipeout pitch than something he uses to throw strikes and get ahead in the count. He is able to throw strikes with both his sharp breaking curveball and his nice fading changeup, giving him a legit 4-pitch mix that includes his 93-99 FB, 85-87 SL, 80-81 CH and 76-79 CB, a nice variety of movement and velocities. He also has a pretty good pickoff move and repeats his delivery well. As he continues to get better and better, it's easy to envision him being the No. 1 overall pick to the Astros, as I have thought he could go that high for over a year now.
Joey Bourgeois:
Throw Bourgeois into the mix among LSU's promising, projectable pitching staff. His best pitch is his curveball with sharp 12-6 downward break. He spots his fastball well, although it can be straight, as I envision his future as a reliever given how dominant he can be with his curve over short stints. He has a modest, medium athletic build and a low waist, hits the corners well and has enough velocity to rack up Ks.
Austin Maddox:
Maddox is such a big dude that I've seen several times already this year. He pitched in both games, throwing mostly sliders, although looked more comfortable in his 2 inning stint on Friday that he did his 1 inning appearance on Thursday. He looked anxious on Thursday, overthrowing some, but recorded 3 relatively quick flyball outs. On Friday he K'd 3 in his 2 innings, getting 1 looking and 2 swinging on his dynamic slider. I'd really like to see how he looks in a starting role, although his delivery, approach and demeanor may be better suited to short relief.
Steven Rodriguez:
Rodriguez is a big LHP with broad shoulders and good overall size. He has a nasty cutter to go along with his upper-80s fastball, and his low 3/4 delivery creates very good deception. It's easy to envision him pitching in the big leagues someday soon in a similar role.
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