Astros 7, Padres 3
W: shitty beer, L: tv dinner, S: Mark Melancon
This was a game Astros fans could really enjoy. The Astros committed no errors on the night while the Padres committed three. Yes, three, all in on inning. How nice that the other team commits errors while the Astros did not?
I’d like to think Chris Johnson is returning to the 2nd half 2010 season form, but I’m not going to make that proclamation just yet. Brett Wallace seems to be getting his groove back, and I’m happy for him to bat either 5th or 6th for the rest of the season. Hunter Pence is probably going to be your All-Star. Carlos Lee is slowly and quietly increasing his batting average and Michael Bourn is doing his usual. Jeff Keppinger is making everyone happy he is back, not just with his bat but with his glove.
The bullpen, much to some people’s surprise, did not blow this game. Jeff Fulchino did make sure to let all the runners on base score instead of leaving them stranded. At least Bud Norris still got the win. Mark Melancon is doing a good job of closing games. Should be interesting with Brandon Lyons getting ready to come back. With him and Wandy Rodriguez returning, who do you want to send away?
Another busy weekend ahead, soccer games and a Sandcastle building contest.
For more information regarding the weekend games, check out Mark’s Series Preview.
Have a good weekend and Go Astros!!!