Philadelphia Phillies at Houston Astros, 6:05 PM CDT
by Stros Bro on May 24, 2008 5:10 PM CDT
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Philadelphia Phillies Saturday, May 24, 2008, 6:05 PM CDT Clear. Winds blowing out to left field at 5-15 m.p.h. Game Time temperature: Around 90.
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When I first heard that Brian Moehler was going to be making a start or two a week or so ago, I'll admit that I wasn't real happy to be hearing it. Moehler hasn't exactly impressed me while pitching for the Astros over his last 2 seasons... that being said, Brian has yet to give up more than 3 runs in a start(even though, he's also yet to pitch more than 5 innings) and he's kept the team in games... so that's more than I expected him to do. If he can do that again tonight, I have faith that we have a good shot to win. Moehler has pitched 5 innings in each of his starts and given up 6 runs over those 15 innings to earn a 3.60 ERA as a starter.
The Phillies are sending Bret Myers to the hill. Myers has been a pretty shaky starter this season giving up 6 runs or more in 3 of his 10 starts and has lost all 4 of his last 4 decisions. Hopefully he keeps that streak up tonight.
Astros hitters against Myers
- Ty Wigginton, 20 AB's with a .400 avg and 1 home run
- Lance Berkman, 17 AB's with a .118 avg and 1 home run
- Mark Loretta, 17 AB's with a .353 avg and 1 RBI
- Kaz Matsui, 20 AB's with a .300 avg and 1 RBI
We all know how good Lance has been doing this May, but who do you think the 2nd best Astros this May has been? If you didn't guess it, it's Hunter Pence.
It's really nice to see the Hunter we all expected to see. Through April, Hunter was hitting .250 with a .283 OBP and only slugging .370. With the nice May, Hunter has raised his avg to .294, his OBP to .345 and his slg to .486. I'd still like to see those stats raise some, but that is much closer to what I expected from Hunter this season.
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Ball hit straight at him
took a kind of high hop up around his shoulders, he got his glove on it and knocked it down, but bobble it to his right, picked it up and threw it to Moehler(a little hard, but not too bad). I think Moehler should have caught it
Go 'Stros!
Considering how many Phillies reached base
and how hard they hit they ball, Astros got off lucky.
Astros fan for life
by Joe in Birmingham on May 24, 2008 6:22 PM CDT up reply actions
A week ago
Bourn’s line drive to right would have been caught . Today a single.
Astros fan for life
by Joe in Birmingham on May 24, 2008 6:23 PM CDT reply actions
Quick former Astros update
Baltimore vs. Tampa Bay
Baltimore’s starter gives up 9 in 1.2 innings. Matt Albers relieves him. He’s gone 1.1 innings without giving up a run. HIs ERA, by the way, is 1.99 now.
Also, Luke Scott hit a two run homer (his 5th homer) in the 2nd inning.
On the subject of former Astros
The Braves faced the Diamondbacks today. They were tied in the bottom of the ninth. Chad Qualls gave up a two run, walk off homer to the only batter he faced. (Jeff Francoeur) This is after the previous pitcher gives up a hit to Jones gets Mark Texeira out to start the inning.
by entropic soul on May 24, 2008 6:41 PM CDT up reply actions
Carlos Beltran
Anyone else notice Carlos Beltran is not the superstar he thought he would be when he darted to New York from the Astros.
Astros fan for life
by Joe in Birmingham on May 24, 2008 6:53 PM CDT up reply actions
By Brad "GIDP" Ausmus?
Yes. Absolutely.
by entropic soul on May 24, 2008 6:47 PM CDT up reply actions
Bourn to start off the next inning
Which doesn’t sound as bad as it used to with Bourn’s recent lift in production.
Average has skyrocketed.
to about .282 or something.
by entropic soul on May 24, 2008 7:58 PM CDT up reply actions
Cubs and Pirates
Cubs are currently losing in Pittsburg. Bottom 7th, 3-1.
Finally.
Fun Fact: 9 of the Cubs’ 29 wins are againt the Pirates. That’s 31% of their wins.
three straight balls
then a strike and ball. Walk.
Why is he still on this team?
by entropic soul on May 24, 2008 8:28 PM CDT up reply actions
Now the PoS cubs are winning 4-3.
Jesus Christ. they are going to have 10 freakin wins against the Pirates if they finish this one out.
Is it just me or has Wiggy been...
heating up lately? Seems like he is contributing more and more each game – Good to see at any rate!
Go Stros!
Biggio and Bagwell for the HOF!
Or missed hit and run.
Still caught stealing.
by entropic soul on May 24, 2008 8:39 PM CDT up reply actions
BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
What kind of pick off was that?
Astros fan for life
by Joe in Birmingham on May 24, 2008 8:50 PM CDT reply actions
Ausmus is absolute garbage this year.
He’s supposed to be the veteran defensive stud, but instead he still sucks on offense and has been worse than J.R. on defense this year. That pop up was inexcusable.
Bourn to Run!
sixersoul.blogspot.com/
Brocail throws the ball away into center field.
Yes, you read that right.
2nd and 3rd, no outs.
GOOD WORK!!! He deserves a big fat L for this game.
Speed Saves
Thank you Michael Bourn.
Two outs; Bases loaded; Top of the ninth; Astros leading 4-3.
Astros fan for life
by Joe in Birmingham on May 24, 2008 8:52 PM CDT reply actions
Make that one out
with bases loaded
Astros fan for life
by Joe in Birmingham on May 24, 2008 8:54 PM CDT up reply actions
Unusual Double play to end the game
Fly to Darin Erstad in left for out one; who throws out the runner at home for out three.
ASTROS WIN 4-3
Astros fan for life
by Joe in Birmingham on May 24, 2008 8:55 PM CDT reply actions
OMG!
Was Erstad’s throw right on the money, did he just gun him down? (remember no TV for me here in Korea!)
Way to Go Stros!
Biggio and Bagwell for the HOF!
perfect line, one hopper...
Diaz would have scored if he had just slid straight in, but he slid past the bag to avoid a tag, and then got tagged before he could touch the plate.
Pirates fail to walk off...
but at least they tied it.
by entropic soul on May 24, 2008 9:00 PM CDT up reply actions
Really great play by both Ausmus and Erstad.
Two veterans who are basically bench players (part of the wise old men) come through in spectacular fashion with the game on the line. Talking about thhe wise old men, how about Loretta with the winning RBI? How long had it been since Loretta even picked up a bat in a game? As little work as he had gotten lately, it’s something that he came through with a hit.
Just watched it...WOW!
What a way to finish that game…the throw and tag, PERFECTION! It’ll be tough but let’s get tomorrow’s game and take this series!
Go Stros!
SeoulStro
Biggio and Bagwell for the HOF!
And finally!
After 14 innings, the Cubs lose. Astros move up to 1 game back.
Although they may still be in 3rd place because the Cards are winning 4-0 in the 5th againt the Dodgers.
it's a final for the Cards/Dodgers game. Cards win 4 to 0.
"Are you crying? Are you crying? ARE YOU CRYING? There's no crying! THERE'S NO CRYING IN BASEBALL!" --Jimmy Dougan (Tom Hanks) "A League of Their Own"
by Rocktober 2007 on May 25, 2008 12:09 AM CDT reply actions
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