Wandy Returns to Form in 4-1 Astros Victory
by Evan Hochschild on Jun 21, 2009 5:26 PM CDT
in News
Email
PrintWandylicious was back this afternoon in full force, pitching the Astros to a game, series and roadtrip winning victory. Killing three birds with one stone, Rodriguez pitched seven effective innings and then turned the game over to the bullpen. In those seven innings, Wandy was nearly untouchable, allowing only two hits while striking out eight. His only scoreboard blemish was a second inning home run by Michael Cuddyer.
Offensively, youth led the way for the second consecutive day, as Hunter Pence and Michael Bourn combined for five hits. The Astros got off early against Twins starter Glen Perkins, scoring three runs in the first inning and never looking back.
A 5-4 road trip is a solid performance- one that kept the Astros at least in the conversation when it comes to NL Central contenders.
4 comments
|
0 recs |
Do you like this story?
Comments
Big Homestand
With the Royals and Tigers coming into town it would be really nice if the astros could go 5-1 and finish above .500. Even if they win both series and go 4-2. This is where the Astros can hopefully move past the Reds and maybe the Cubs. Anyway this is a big home stand.
Twinkie Town
had the audacity to call this the “most boring game of the year.” I thought watching Wandy strike out their hitters was pretty entertaining, actually.
Your friendly neighborhood Dreamshake mod.
a matter of perspective, I guess..
but, honestly, I thought it was a good baseball game. I say that because we saw good baseball by both teams. Both teams had terrific defensive plays. But, I supposed I am partial to low scoring games with pitching/defense taking over.
That one inning
of entertaining Astros baserunning and excellent Twins defense takes this one out of the boring category.
I can see how Twins fans think falling behind 3-0 in the top of the first and never mounting a threat could be boring for them (frustrating or disappointing may have been better terms, however, for them)
Astros fan for life
by Joe in Birmingham on Jun 22, 2009 9:08 AM CDT up reply actions
Comments For This Post Are Closed
Secondary Sidebar
User Tools
FanPosts
Community blog posts and discussion.
Recent FanPosts
TCB Tweets!
Current Series
3 game series vs Rockies @ Minute Maid Park
|
Colorado Rockies
Friday, Apr 6, 2012, 6:05 PM CDT |
||
| Sat 04/07 | 6:05 PM CDT | |
| Sun 04/08 | 1:05 PM CDT | |
NL Central Standings
| W | L | PCT | GB | STRK | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Chicago
|
0 | 0 | .000 | 0 | Lost 0 |
|
Cincinnati
|
0 | 0 | .000 | 0 | Lost 0 |
|
Houston
|
0 | 0 | .000 | 0 | Lost 0 |
|
Milwaukee
|
0 | 0 | .000 | 0 | Lost 0 |
|
Pittsburgh
|
0 | 0 | .000 | 0 | Lost 0 |
|
St. Louis
|
0 | 0 | .000 | 0 | Lost 0 |
(updated 2.11.2012 at 12:01 PM CST)
In Association With
Big League Stew - MLB - Yahoo! Sports
- Weatherman Derek Holland does Dallas TV
- Ask Alex: Will Julio Teheran or Matt Moore win rookie of the year?
- Ku Klux Klan, umpires and bowling: Why the minor leagues tossed out Jim Evans academy
- The Cardinals Hall of Fame can now be found at Bill Clinton’s library in Arkansas (Huh?)
- Will Bryce Harper start the season with the Nationals?
Certain photos copyright © 2012 by Associated Press or Getty Images. Any commercial use or distribution without the express written consent of Associated Press and Getty Images is strictly prohibited.
