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New York Mets at Houston Astros, Aug 2, 2008 6:05 PM CDT



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@ Houston Astros Red-star

Saturday, Aug 2, 2008, 6:05 PM CDT
Minute Maid Park

Johan Santana vs Roy Oswalt

Mostly clear. Winds blowing out to right field at 5-10 m.p.h. Game Time temperature: Around 95.

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Partly cloudy. Winds blowing out to right field at 5-10 m.p.h. Game Time temperature: Around 95.

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W-L G GS CG SHO SV BS IP H R ER HR BB K ERA WHIP
2008 - Johan Santana 9-7 22 22 1 0 0 0 147.2 136 56 48 18 39 125 2.93 1.19


W-L G GS CG SHO SV BS IP H R ER HR BB K ERA WHIP
2008 - Roy Oswalt 8-8 20 20 0 0 0 0 121.1 140 70 63 19 29 99 4.67 1.39



No Bourn again today...  It also looks like Loretta's Grand Slam from last night got him a start at 3rd.  This will be Loretta's first start since July 23rd in which he started at short stop against the Pirates.  Most of the playing time at 3rd this season has been between Wigginton and Blum.  I can't remember the last time Loretta started at 3rd base this season, but I can tell you that he's only started there 7 times before tonight.

The big storyline of tonight is obviously the pitching match up.  Roy Oswalt against Johan Santana.  Santana made comments before the season started that he was looking to win the Cy Young this year... he hasn't been the best pitcher so far; but he has been in the top 10.  Hopefully Roy O can put him in his place tonight.

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An ex-Astros vs. a current Astros pitcher.

As most of you know, Santana was in the Astros’ system, having come up through the Astros’ Venezuelan academy, but was lost to the Rule 5 draft. Santana and Oswalt were on the same pitching staff at A-ball in the Astros’ system.

by clack on Aug 2, 2008 5:52 PM CDT reply actions  

Yea..

it’s a shame how many good players the Astros drafted that never played a game in an Astros uniform.

But I’m sure basically every team can say the same thing

Go 'Stros!

by Stros Bro on Aug 2, 2008 6:24 PM CDT up reply actions  

2-0 mets

As Oswalt gives up a 2 run home run to Easley

Go 'Stros!

by Stros Bro on Aug 2, 2008 6:25 PM CDT reply actions  

Maybe it isn't good to play Loretta at 3d base, when he hasn't played the position...

for so long this season. His error puts Reyes at 2d, who scores on a Beltran hit.

by clack on Aug 2, 2008 6:36 PM CDT reply actions  

Woulda scored anyway.

Roy is no Brian Moehler, my friend. :p

by entropic soul on Aug 2, 2008 6:38 PM CDT up reply actions  

ouch

That hurts man

Go 'Stros!

by Stros Bro on Aug 2, 2008 6:40 PM CDT up reply actions  

Loretta has always been

a middle infielder in my eyes…

Go 'Stros!

by Stros Bro on Aug 2, 2008 6:41 PM CDT up reply actions  

Braves have been devastated by injuries this year.

I expected them to be a good contender for the NL East.

by clack on Aug 2, 2008 6:52 PM CDT up reply actions  

Me as well...

I figured it would be a battle between the Braves and Mets.

Not that I actually think the Braves were a really talented team… they are just always good ;)

Go 'Stros!

by Stros Bro on Aug 2, 2008 6:53 PM CDT up reply actions  

I feared that would happen

An article had him hoping he would not need it but the data indicated everyone who had this type injury had to have TJ surgery.

I’ve followed Tim Hudson since his days at Midland in Texas League.

Astros fan for life

by Joe in Birmingham on Aug 2, 2008 6:54 PM CDT up reply actions  

Not a good idea to walk Santana, Roy.

JD says that he walks more than his share of walks to pitchers because he has the mentality to pitch everybody tough. Ausmus seemed irked and went out to talk with Oswalt.

by clack on Aug 2, 2008 7:00 PM CDT reply actions  

Just got finished mowing the yard

Looks like things are turning around at least a little…

Hopefully me coming back to watch the game doesn’t screw that up.

Go 'Stros!

by Stros Bro on Aug 2, 2008 7:16 PM CDT reply actions  

How MLB.COM ticked me off

Last night I could not access MLB.TV after I got home (I had connected at work). It said blackout .I figured it was some flaw in the MLB.Com system. I could connect to the radio on MLB.com

Tonight I listened to pregame on radio then switched to MLB.TV for the game. No game – said restricted.

I called MLB.com. They gave me a long runaround before they admitted why I had the blackout page.

My credit card on file with them expired on august 1. To be sure their customers update their credit card informatin, they put on the blackout page so the customer (me) will call in to see what’s wrong!

While i was there I tried to solve another problem. When I pull up MLB.com the broadcast schedule is always August 7, 2007. I must do a few clicks to get to the current day. I wanted to start up with today’s schedule. The guy ran me through more rigamarole on my computer deleting all my cookies and who knows wha else. Finally he put me on hold for a higher level of “expert” . I was on the phone total from initial call an hour. No one ever picked up . So I hung up.

And Astros are losing!

Astros fan for life

by Joe in Birmingham on Aug 2, 2008 7:17 PM CDT reply actions  

That's pretty dumb

Under no circumstances should they black you out if you are paid in full… An e-mail that your card expired would have been enough.

Go 'Stros!

by Stros Bro on Aug 2, 2008 7:19 PM CDT up reply actions  

Shit

you can blame me if you want :(

Go 'Stros!

by Stros Bro on Aug 2, 2008 7:19 PM CDT up reply actions  

My thought too

and they could do it next season. I’m paid up for the season on one lump payment back in February or March.

Astros fan for life

by Joe in Birmingham on Aug 2, 2008 7:22 PM CDT up reply actions  

LAME!

What a bunch of shitty players.

by entropic soul on Aug 2, 2008 7:20 PM CDT reply actions  

Good start to the 7th

2 men on, no outs

Astros fan for life

by Joe in Birmingham on Aug 2, 2008 8:13 PM CDT reply actions  

Yay!

Erstad is HBP.. (cause I know he wasn’t going to hit the pitch, so good thing the pitch hit him)

by entropic soul on Aug 2, 2008 8:13 PM CDT reply actions  

Santana out

Aw.. come on.. Wiggy could have taken him. Now they are going to bring in a hard throwing right hander and we know wiggy can’t hit those guys.

by entropic soul on Aug 2, 2008 8:17 PM CDT reply actions  

aawwwww

I thought it was 3 run homerun -turned into a double play!

AAAAWWWWWW

Astros fan for life

by Joe in Birmingham on Aug 2, 2008 8:22 PM CDT reply actions  

Me too :(

Wigginton drives the ball to left field, but Murphy(rookie making his MLB debut) leaps high in the air and catches it before it bounces off the wall… then he doubles off Pence at 2nd to end the inning.

Go 'Stros!

by Stros Bro on Aug 2, 2008 8:23 PM CDT up reply actions  

That sucks big time.

Wiggy gave the bat flip and started a cadillac trot….so I’m sure he gets surprised when it isn’t a HR. And what the hell is Pence doing? If it’s a HR, there’s no need to get far off base….and it’s not, it is likely to get caught since it is coming straight down. That is a horrible base running play.

by clack on Aug 2, 2008 8:26 PM CDT up reply actions  

I agree

1/3 to 1/2 way between 2nd and 3rd was plenty.. if it hits the wall he still scores and if they catch it, he gets back safe. Not sure what he was thinking.

Go 'Stros!

by Stros Bro on Aug 2, 2008 8:44 PM CDT up reply actions  

Matsui homers

That ’s a start

Astros fan for life

by Joe in Birmingham on Aug 2, 2008 8:32 PM CDT reply actions  

That was a pretty good shot to

Didn’t know he had that in him

Go 'Stros!

by Stros Bro on Aug 2, 2008 8:38 PM CDT up reply actions  

Off Topic - Any car guys/gals here?

Trying to decide whether to upgrade the K&N air filter in my 2002 Chevy S-10 4.3 to the K&N Air intake system… I can’t make up my mind if I want to spend the $300 for it.

Go 'Stros!

by Stros Bro on Aug 2, 2008 8:42 PM CDT reply actions  

Cubs and Brewers won today

Cardinals, Pirates, and Reds lost

Astros fan for life

by Joe in Birmingham on Aug 2, 2008 8:49 PM CDT reply actions  

Hmm.. not sure I have a lot of faith in Blum...

But I guess there’s no choice. Should use Backe. :)

by entropic soul on Aug 2, 2008 8:57 PM CDT reply actions  

HOLY COW!!

HAHAHAH!!!!

Pence almost passes Loretta at home because Loretta stumbles, Loretta plows into the catcher and is safe with Pence right behind.

Go 'Stros!

by Stros Bro on Aug 2, 2008 8:58 PM CDT reply actions  

Exciting play

I was afraid Hunter would touch Loretta on the way home.
It was a dangerous looking double slide into home. but great to watch!!!!

Astros fan for life

by Joe in Birmingham on Aug 2, 2008 9:00 PM CDT reply actions  

like a football or rugby play....

the Mets’ catcher was double teamed on the block and went out of the game.

by clack on Aug 2, 2008 9:02 PM CDT up reply actions  

Loretta

probably would have been out if the catcher kept the ball… he looked to have hit the catcher before hitting home plate.

he would have been safe if he slid either way… but sliding in, Pence may have been out…

Go 'Stros!

by Stros Bro on Aug 2, 2008 9:05 PM CDT up reply actions  

Crazy slide by Loretta

definitely was going to keep Pence safe if he was out.

Pence probably hurt Loretta when he slid in, but not a whole lot he could do to avoid it(besides just completely slowing down and going in standing)

Go 'Stros!

by Stros Bro on Aug 2, 2008 9:01 PM CDT reply actions  

Tie game 4-4

Astros still batting

Matsui to try to end it.

Astros fan for life

by Joe in Birmingham on Aug 2, 2008 9:02 PM CDT reply actions  

Gameday needs to post the highlight already!!!

This sounds too exciting not to watch. (Have radio though)

by entropic soul on Aug 2, 2008 9:02 PM CDT reply actions  

you'll see it on sports center tomorrow.

Reminded me of something you seen in Major League… only better

Go 'Stros!

by Stros Bro on Aug 2, 2008 9:03 PM CDT up reply actions  

Matsui out :(

Rests in Tejada’s hands now.

by entropic soul on Aug 2, 2008 9:04 PM CDT reply actions  

Come on, Berkman!

Get your 1st walk off right now!

by entropic soul on Aug 2, 2008 9:19 PM CDT reply actions  

Berkman on 3rd

after Lee single..

Nice hustle by Lance!

Go 'Stros!

by Stros Bro on Aug 2, 2008 9:21 PM CDT reply actions  

Berkman was really motoring.

I don’t know what to think about Bourn as the PH here.

by clack on Aug 2, 2008 9:22 PM CDT up reply actions  

Is Bourn a good bunter?

Suicide squeeze for the win would be gutsy

by ol Pete on Aug 2, 2008 9:24 PM CDT reply actions  

Not terribly.

He’s better than he used to be, though.

by entropic soul on Aug 2, 2008 9:25 PM CDT up reply actions  

Side arm pitcher.

Maybe a wild pitch or passed ball.

GIVE US A SAC FLY, BOURN!!!

by entropic soul on Aug 2, 2008 9:25 PM CDT reply actions  

All we need is a long fly ball

and Bourn strikes out looking like a minor leaguer..

Go 'Stros!

by Stros Bro on Aug 2, 2008 9:27 PM CDT reply actions  

He swung

ugly swing too

Astros fan for life

by Joe in Birmingham on Aug 2, 2008 9:29 PM CDT up reply actions  

That was ugly

Bourn struck out

Astros fan for life

by Joe in Birmingham on Aug 2, 2008 9:27 PM CDT reply actions  

Bourn...ugh!!!

And Erstad vs. a LHP again.

by clack on Aug 2, 2008 9:28 PM CDT reply actions  

Too bad.

Not much else Coop could do there.

by entropic soul on Aug 2, 2008 9:29 PM CDT reply actions  

Erstad needs to take some pitches and hope we get lucky

with a passed ball or wild pitch or hit by pitch. This match up sucks and we are out of PHers

by entropic soul on Aug 2, 2008 9:30 PM CDT reply actions  

Has to be a strike

or game over!

Hopefully Erstad doesn’t go after a ball… and hopefully he doesn’t GIDP

Go 'Stros!

by Stros Bro on Aug 2, 2008 9:31 PM CDT reply actions  

Game Over!!

Erstad hits a line drive to left field, Tatis dives to catch it and then throws home, but the time it took him to dive, get up and get the ball, Berkman tagged and ran home.. Nice running by Lance and way to get some wood on the ball by Erstad

Go 'Stros!

by Stros Bro on Aug 2, 2008 9:32 PM CDT reply actions  

hell yes

I'm one of the guys that built the new SB Nation

by Trei Brundrett on Aug 2, 2008 9:32 PM CDT reply actions  

ASTROS WIN 5-4 in ten innings

Berkman slides into home on short fly to left

Astros fan for life

by Joe in Birmingham on Aug 2, 2008 9:32 PM CDT reply actions  

Last 2 games have been fun

At least that’s something.

Go 'Stros!

by Stros Bro on Aug 2, 2008 9:33 PM CDT reply actions  

WOOOO!!

I didn’t think we’d win this one!!!

by entropic soul on Aug 2, 2008 9:33 PM CDT reply actions  

Berkman/Lee FTW

National League:
Berkman 1st in runs scored.
Lee 2nd in RBI

by entropic soul on Aug 2, 2008 9:39 PM CDT reply actions  

Finishes like this....

...are why I pay attention to every game, regardless of the post-season odds.

by AstroAndy on Aug 2, 2008 9:46 PM CDT reply actions  

Yep..

and we’re only 5-5 in the last 10 games…

We’re now sitting 5 games under .500 and 13 games back in the NL Central.

Go 'Stros!

by Stros Bro on Aug 2, 2008 9:59 PM CDT up reply actions  

I hesitate to bring this up...

the Astros have crept up to 9 games out of the WC, and 8 games in the loss column out of the WC. With the Cards losing, the Astros are starting to nip at St. Louis’ heels a bit.

by clack on Aug 2, 2008 10:06 PM CDT reply actions  

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