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Everyone following knew the 'Stros were done as soon as it went extras, because Qualls was gonna pitch as crappily as had Springer Wheeler and Lidge. It was fait accompli.
Well, Qualls changed your mind pretty quickly: what was left of the pen was going to do the best they could to hold the fort until Houston could score.
Miller shocked 80% of Houston when he struck out Thome, and Nieve I don't think was too bothered, at least from his results.
Miller worked Thome up and inside, but Qualls and Nieve were down to everyone, and two of our most home run-prone pitchers were obviously determined not to leave anything up and out.
And then we got a break. . . .
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This was an important one, but more to the point, would have been a backbreaking loss. The team got disappointing performances from many key players, yet still found a way to win.
Despite the huge lead given back, I think this is a positive, maybe even a major positive.
Events, as always, will let us know if I'm right.