Brewers 5, Astros 2
W: Yovani Gallardo, L: Felipe Paulino
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This game lasted all of 2 hours and 14 minutes to give the Astros a two game losing streak. Let’s hope it ends at two.
Felipe Paulino started out for the Astros on the mound he went 6 innings giving up 10 hits for 4 runs, all in the same inning. Jeff Fulchino finished the game going 3 innings giving up one run, a home run by Rickie Weeks.
Yovani Gallardo pitched a complete game giving up 2 runs on 5 hits. It only took him 106 pitches to do in the Astros.
Not a lot of good things done offensively by the Astros. Carlos Lee hit a 2-run homerun in the 4th inning. Michael Bourne had a good night going 2-3 with a sacrifice. His last at-bat was a called strike out. He didn’t look as bad as Lance Berkman who needs to stop whining about strike calls.
Humberto Quintero and Mike Cameron had a little bump at the plate in the top of the 4th. Q and Cameron were both definitely shaken up after the initial collision, but both walked off the field, admist mixed emotions by Astros fans.
Bench Tidbits:
The question of who the emergency catcher is came up after Q left the game. Geoff Blum, Jeff Keppinger, or maybe Jason Smith. Anyone know for sure?
Did Berkman really attempt a bunt in the 9th?
Why did Cooper do the double switch with Lee coming out and Fulchino in his spot in the 7th inning?
There was no fireworks after the game tonight due to rain, thanks to a roof though there was a game.
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Special shoutout to gleach for the tickets, they were much appreciated.
Enjoy the rest of your weekend and may the win streak begin tomorrow.