Brewers at Astros, 9/13/2010
Astros 4, Brewers 2
W: Myers (12-7) L: Kintzler (0-1) S:Lindstrom (23)
HR: Hart (28, Crawford Boxes special)
A great disturbance was felt in the force… of gravity. Prince Fielder was on the bench for Monday’s game due to the infamous “fly-like symptoms”. This forced the remaining Brewers to completely recalibrate their approach in the field due to the lack of pull towards the first-base line.
Brett Myers was his usual self: 7 innings, 10 strikeouts, six hits, and the only run coming on a Hart Foundation solo shot into the boxes. The Astros put together a lot of hits, but were unable to string together more than an opening frame run. This was due in no small part to Face of the Franchise Hunter Pence, who managed to leave 6 runners on base in addition to the one he erased on a GIDP. Fortunately, his teammates picked him up in the 7th, as Lee, Johnson, and Manzella strung together 2-out RBI singles for the three runs that would make the difference.
The win moves the Astros to six games under .500. Hurry, Astros! There are only 18 games left to reach .500!