Diamondbacks 0, Astros 1
W: Roy Oswalt, L: Yusmeiro Petit, S: Jose Valverde
Astros Recap
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This was a fun game to attend. 2 hours and 20 minutes was all the time it took for Roy Oswalt, LaTroy Hawkins and Jose Valverde to win this game. They only gave up 4 hits on the night with NO WALKS. Yes, you read that right, NO FREAKING WALKS!!! How outstanding is that? When was the last time that happened?
Astros Highlights:
Roy Oswalt went 7 innings giving up 3 hits, NO WALKS, and no runs. He only threw 95 pitches before being lifted for pinch hitter Darin Erstad (who did get a hit in his at-bat).
Michael Bourn (I have to include him in any highlights because I love this kid.) went 1 for 3 on the night with a walk and stolen base. Was stranded both times he was on base.
Jeff Keppinger got the only RBI in the game when he doubled Hunter Pence home. He did have an error in the field. He was not alone in the error column, Miguel Tejada had one also.
Diamondback Highlights:
They struck out 6 times.
Their pitcher Jon Rauch is 6’11” tall, 290 pounds. That’s one big boy.
Game Analysis:
This seriously was one of the best games I’ve been to in a while. Would have liked to see the Astros score some runners when they have bases loaded with one out, but the pitching held up on this night.
Bench Tidbits:
The fireworks were awesome tonight. I could have done without the Michael Jackson music but still very enjoyable.
I purchased a chicken tender basket for the last time tonight. Just not worth $8.50.
I signed up to be a designated driver, that way I got my free small soft drink. This is the one thing I do at every game now. EVERY game I attend. I feel it is Drayton’s and Aramark’s way of giving something back to me for any shitty food I might purchase.
Early day for me tomorrow, going to San Antonio to visit the folks.
Check out GreatBagwellsBeard’s pinch writing series preview. Way to step it up, without any time to warm up.
Have a great weekend and Go ‘Stros.