Wandy Returns to Form in 4-1 Astros Victory
by HighLeveragePerformer on Jun 21, 2009 5:26 PM CDT
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Wandylicious 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.
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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.
by Killer Bee on Jun 21, 2009 10:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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.
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by Only_A_Lad on Jun 22, 2009 6:47 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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.
by clack on Jun 22, 2009 7:26 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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)
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by Joe in Birmingham on Jun 22, 2009 9:08 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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NL Central Standings
| W | L | PCT | GB | STRK | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
St. Louis
|
91 | 71 | .561 | 0 | Lost 6 |
|
Chicago
|
83 | 78 | .515 | 7.5 | Lost 1 |
|
Milwaukee
|
80 | 82 | .493 | 11 | Won 3 |
|
Cincinnati
|
78 | 84 | .481 | 13 | Won 2 |
|
Houston
|
74 | 88 | .456 | 17 | Lost 3 |
|
Pittsburgh
|
62 | 99 | .385 | 28.5 | Lost 2 |
(updated 2.9.2010 at 11:43 PM CST)
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