With Hurricane Ike gaining strength and heading towards Texas, Houstonians weren't so much concerned with a that particular storm. The Weathers we were interested in was in the Midwest. David Weathers helps giveth a win last night, and he taketh away one this afternoon. Magic Number to playoff elminination is down to 13. All is not lost though. The Marlins just took the lead over the Phils in the eighth inning, and hopefully Sweet Lou's tirade helps propel the Cubs to a victory over the Red Birds. This obviously wouldn't trim the deficit in the Wild Card, but an Astros win coupled with losses by St. Louis and Philadelphia would be a nice mental pick-me-up. It would also increase our chances just because we would leapfrog the Cards and tie the Phils in the standings. Tom Gorzelanny is on the mound tonight for the Buccos. A lefty with control issues. I like our chances.
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