Franchise achieves record 108 losses, more to come.
WP: MartÃn Perez (10-5)
LP: Dallas Keuchel (6-10)
contributed by Sphinx Drummond
What can be said about how shitty this team is that hasn’t already been said? Probably nothing. I just don’t feel like complaining about Crane and company anymore. I can’t muster the energy to bitch about lack of television coverage. I kind of thought that this year would be better than last. Now one can only hope the trend of losing is reversed next year.
It’s hard as a fan to follow a team that has a plan to lose for an undetermined amount of time. As last year wound down, there was the sentiment of the last NL campaign. This year there is nothing but futility and losing.
On the positive side of things the Astros did have a lead for half an inning. Chris Carter got 2 hits and only struck out once in four at bats. Mark Reynolds’ record is probably safe. The Astros also outhit the Rangers 8 to 7. And the Rangers could only keep pace with the competition for the AL Wild Card, as the teams they’re chasing also won their games. Woo hoo!
Thursday is a travel day. Friday the Yankees come to town and Andy Pettitte, in his last career start, faces off against Brett Oberholtzer.
Attendance – 43207
Game Time – 2:42
Temperature – 89