Game Hero/WPA, 3 - 1
by rastronomicals on Apr 8, 2006 10:25 AM CDT
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OK, maybe the breakout regular season is in the cards after all.
Again, I didn't see this (Ween RAWKED!), but it sounds as if Brandon was both amped-up AND focused. I'm considering actually buying the game, if only to see Backe bounce around the infield like a pinball.
The stat line Brandon produced last night has got to feel like vindication for him, both after a spring marred by three terrible performances, and after an offseason in which the so-called pitching experts dismissed the Astros' chances in large part because they doubted Backe could carry the larger load Houston was going to ask of him.
Although you can't yet dismiss as history the problems Brandon's had with his back, an Astro fan this morning would be more than just a little silly if he wasn't a little excited about the possibilities for this team Brandon's performance opens up.
It's just one start, but jeez, if he can keep doing this, everything we'd hoped for could come true.
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LOL!
It was almost comical, I swear!
Taylor, Preston and Lance should get consideration, too, for game hero. Particularly Lance and Taylor.
I've never seen a rookie that was at once so obviously nervous out of his mind and yet who kept it all in check and who did so brilliantly well in his first outting. I love what it portends for his future. And for the record, he looked on the verge of a panic attack from nervousness the first inning or so.
As far last night's outing for Brandon and what it means for his and the team's future? Well I'm not drawing any conclusions yet, but if he can keep this up all season (and Taylor can too) then the 'Stros are a playoff team, IMHO. Period.
by StrosDux on Apr 8, 2006 1:05 PM CDT reply actions
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NL Central Standings
| W | L | PCT | GB | STRK | |
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Cincinnati
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27 | 20 | .574 | 0 | Won 2 |
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St. Louis
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26 | 22 | .541 | 1.5 | Won 1 |
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Pittsburgh
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23 | 24 | .489 | 4 | Won 3 |
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Houston
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22 | 25 | .468 | 5 | Lost 2 |
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Milwaukee
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19 | 28 | .404 | 8 | Lost 2 |
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Chicago
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15 | 32 | .319 | 12 | Lost 12 |
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