Game Hero, 63 - 81
by rastronomicals on Sep 12, 2007 1:15 AM CDT
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Well, that Luke Scott's OPS is now higher than Carlos Lee's.
I wasn't as sure as some of the folks on this site that Scott was truly da man after a first half where he hit .226. But now that we're in the middle of a genuine Scott Hot Streak, I can see how Scottwalker has proved that he should be part of our plans. Scott's numbers since the break--.318/.413/.636--are each team highs, at least for guys who are still here (sorry Morgan).
And if Carlos Lee had the undoubted defensive gem of the evening, Luke's aerobatic catch off the bat of DLee in the seventh showed that Luke can flash the leather, too.
Luke's blast to right center off Dempster provided the Astros with their eighth walkoff win, and their first since Eric Munson singled off the Cubs' Michael Wuertz in the bottom of the tenth on August 6th, scoring Wigginton.
Given that, and given that we're now 7 - 6 vs. the Cubs, while standing 4 - 11 vs. the Brewers, maybe you can make the case that we're a factor in the NL Central race after all.
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Scott was lucky...
If this year and last season are an indication, Scott has shown himself to be quite a second half hitter. An OPS above 1.0 for the second half in both seasons is impressive. Now Scott needs to figure out how to get consistent production throughout the season. I think Scott's inconsistency is partially due to his tendency toward nagging muscle strains.
It will be interesting to see what a new GM will do with Scott. Scott has a made a good case for a starting RF job with the Astros next season. But I could also see the possibility that he is traded, if the Astros move toward signing a FA centerfielder.
Walk Off Double
by Joe in Birmingham on Sep 12, 2007 11:58 AM CDT up reply actions
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Honorable Mention
Many honorable mentions
Carlos Lee for his inspirational catch
Mark Loretta for timely batting and walking and a game saving play
Hunter Pence for timely hitting
Even Humberto Q played a role in two Astros runs (even though one of them was standing there watching wild pitch and passed ball)
by Joe in Birmingham on Sep 12, 2007 7:05 PM CDT up reply actions
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