Astros 4, D-backs 3
W: Cosart, L: Collmenter, S: Qualls
Boy howdy, I’m glad Porter was not a manger of the NL Astros. I don’t know if I could have handled all the moves he would have made during a season. Like what he did last night. I understand not wanting to lose the opportunity to have Sipp pitch to others in the inning but it was a risky that move that almost cost the game. Marwin Gonzales ended up in the outfield and did not make a good read on a ball hit to him, having him in the outfield was not something I would necessarily want on a regular basis.
And who knew National League games could last so damn long. Seriously, this game took 3 hours and 12 minutes, but it sure as hell felt a lot longer. I hate the western part of the country being behind us in time. I get tired earlier now that I’m older.
Cosart was pitching a pretty good game, but then hit a wall, started thinking, worrying or something and lost it towards the end of his outing. Ultimately, he was charged with 3 runs in 6 innings, but something changed out there for him. He has been pitching better since that one April start that was horrid, but he still has some work to do. Springer didn’t play because his knee hurt. Singleton should have had a RBI but there was so poor base running occurring in front of him.
Regardless the Astros won, which is always a good thing.
If you want to know about Tuesday’s game, check out M Raup’s Series Preview.