Astros Sipp-y Fielding Boo Boo Costs a Game!

The Astros combined poor hitting (save The Altuve) and a mental lapse in fielding by Tony Sipp, who failed to get over to 1B in time to get an out when the bases were loaded, which allowed two runners to score on the play, to lose to our most hated rivals. The Good Guys could scratch out but four measly hits, although one of Altuve’s two hits left the yard-a first pitch leadoff home run in the first frame. The only other Astros to get off of the hit schneid were Matt Dominguez and Jesus Guzman, who each singled.

As is too often the case, the K was too prevalent among the Astros hitters, notching another double digit game with 11 strikeouts. Karter and Castro combined for six of those Ks. Also continuing to perplex and confound the Astros was their disturbing lack of ability to hit with runners in scoring position, going 0-7 w/ RISP. This lackluster effort spoiled an otherwise fine pitching performance by starter Jarred Cosart and the bully. We go at it again tonight with the sea urchins. Come check us out in the Game Zone.