(Footer writes) Cooper doesn’t read much news coverage of the Astros and he doesn’t pour over the game notes, but he does peruse the statistics packets religiously and for the most part sticks to what the numbers tell him.
When it comes to lefty-righty matchups, Cooper follows those rules. “That’s what we’re going to do from here on out,” he said, (Wigginton/Erstad platoon) which explains the all-right-handed lineup he used against lefty Barry Zito on Wednesday.
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A good pile of dirt and a sturdy brick wall
(Wolfe)…”I think it was nice to come here,” he said. “[Minute Maid Park] has a reputation of being a good hitters park, but I’ve always liked pitching here. For some reason, whether it’s the background or the mound or those things, I’ve always enjoyed pitching here.”
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(Backe, after the Giants game) “I’m pleased with this outing. Just being at home for one is a big deal with me. I’m very comfortable here. The mound, the backdrop behind the catcher, everything is very comfortable to me.”
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