(That’s the runs scored the first six games, Footer notes ) …entering Sunday’s game, the Astros had the National League’s worst average with runners in scoring position. They were 6-for-31, for a .194 average.
Berkman and Lee had not driven a run with a runner in scoring position entering Sunday’s game.
“I was just talking about that earlier,” Cooper said. “Three through five or six or something like that, they’ve got no RBIs. Think about it — Berkman has two RBIs. One was a solo homer, one drove a guy in from first base. [Miguel Tejada] doesn’t have any RBIs. [Geoff] Blum doesn’t have any RBIs. It’s not pointing fingers, it’s just a matter of fact. It is what it is.” Link
Carlos Lee “We have 156 games left,” he said. “Still 600 plate appearances pretty much for everybody. There’s no reason to feel worried now. If it’s the middle of July, now, it’s a different story. But right now, no.” Link
Lance Berkman “It’s frustrating whenever you keep getting guys on base, and you can’t come up with any runs. It seems like we’ve done that a lot. The good news is we’re getting guys on base against some pretty tough pitching. And I think given enough chances, we’re going to start scoring runs in bunches. We just haven’t done it yet.” Link
Miguel Tejada (Quote of the Week on Saturday) “It’s only five games,” . “I know we should be 4-1. Right now, we’re three games behind. We’re going to come back. We have a great team — a great group of guys — and we’re going to turn it around, starting tomorrow.” Link
Brocail to the DL
The Astros called up Jeff Fulchino instead of the anticipated Alberto Arias Link
Could Arias’ attitude be a factor in the choice? Here’s VirtualBob’s eyewitness of an Arias hissy fit in Round Rock a week ago
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