Padres 7, Astros 11

W: Jose  Valverde, L:  Heath Bell, BS:  Jose Valverde

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I thought about recycling a previous recap since the theme of the night was “Play Green” but decided the readers of SpikesnStars deserve something new and outstanding. Good Luck getting it.

After watching this game I wasn’t sure who really wanted to win this game. Seemed like they were playing the hot potato game. Each team giving the lead back and forth to each other. Astros, Padres, Astros, Padres tie, Astros win.
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Cardinals 6, Astros 4
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You knew the Astros were going to give up runs tonight. Knowing Chris Sampson was feeling a bit under the weather due to the flu he’s been fighting and because he’s the Astros number five starter you expected him to give up some runs.

And he did, 2 runs in the first and then one every other inning until he was pulled in the fifth for Brian Moehler. And yet, the Astro pitchers weren’t done for the night. They continued the pattern of giving up a run every other inning.

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Astros 4, Them 3

W: Wesley Wright (1-0) L: John Lieber (0-1) S: Jose “Papa Grande” Valverde (1)

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Game 1 of the weekend series ends as a win for the Astros. Chris Sampson started the game going 6 2/3rds inning, giving up 2 runs on two hits, one strike out and no walks. Gave up just enough to make sure he didn’t get the win.Read More