Marlins 6, Astros 2
W: Ricky Nolasco, L: Bud Norris
Cooper in the post-game conference stated that Bud Norris had the one mistake and he wasn’t able to recover from it. He also stated that Nelasco was the same pitcher that he saw in Florida last week (Art Howe disagreed with that in a very polite way). Astros spanked Nelasco for 10 runs. Hmmm, you really think it was the same pitcher. Yeah, it is the same guy, but he didn’t pitch the same. A three-hitter. Norris said his change up wasn’t there
When Michael Bourn was interviewed after the game, he mentioned things like, “first pitch strike,” “kept us off balance,” and “sometimes the pitcher is better and you have to tip your cap to them.” Hmm, I just have to wonder what the hell Cooper was watching. He said nothing like this.
I have to admit I don’t like Cooper and I really don’t like him talking about players making mistakes. Be careful tossing those stones at glass houses Mr. Cooper.
Astros Highlights:
Carlos Lee hit a two-run homerun in the first inning.
Marlins Highlights:
Ricky Nolasco and his three-hitter. Great job mixing the pitches and making adjustments after the last game he pitched against the Astros.
Bench Tidbits:
No new adventures to report this week, but I went to dinner with a bunch of girlfriends tonight. Great conversation and good food. Life can be good.
I hope that Limey’s prediction comes true before the end of this series.
Good Luck to Pudge Rodriguez in his trade to the Texas Rangers. Hope you can take them to the playoffs. I think his playoff experience is going to be a huge contribution for that team in the final run of the season.
Check out GreatBagwell’sBeard’s Series Preview for information about the rest of the series.
There was a little bit of action in the GameZone if one is interested.