Cardinals at Astros, 7/20/2009
That’s 2 small runs for the Jakes… 3 giant runs for Astro-kind.
W: Moehler (7-5), L:Lohse (4-6), S: Valverde (10)
HR: Kabong (14)
7 members of the Apollo program threw out the first pitch tonight, in what Mr. McLane intended to be an homage to the Mercury 7 throwing out the first pitch at the Astrodome. Fortunately, no over-the-hill burlesque dancers were involved.
All scoring came in the fourth, with a Squatting Molina continuing the trend of all-glove catchers hurting the Good Guys offensively, on a 2-run single. Fortunately, Caballo decided to teach the fanshow to say “moon shot” in several different languages, knocking one over the tracks with Tejada and Berkman aboard.
The remainder of the game featured strong pitching by Moehler, sharp commentary by JD, Berkman intentionally not covering 1b to discourage PENCE!!! from an unwise 9-3 attempt on a Pooholes single, both catchers throwing out runners at 2b on wild pitches and Coop saluting the Tanked Commander by using 5 pitchers is a 3-2 win. Wright and Fulchino combined for 4 pitches, so they’ll need some extra rest.
Check-out the in-game etymology for “mustache” in the GZ. If that leaves you inspired, find more soup strainer action here.