The Astros of 2006 cannot seem to put together all phases for more that a game or two. The pitching led to the demise of this game, as the Astros rallied several times but could not hold the lead in front of 43,000 fans “dressed up” for 70’s night at Minute Maid Park. Read More

As the Astros stepped to the plate in the 5th inning against Reds starter Bronson Arroyo trailing 5-1 on the scoreboard, the TV crew just finished interviewing Astro legend Jimmy “Toy Cannon” Wynn, who gave his explaination on their problems with the bats. The good guys proceeded to rally for 6 runs in the inning capped by a monster 3-run  blast  into the restaurant from  Lance Berkman. Read More

Not much to recap. Complete game shutout from the young Mets righthanded starter John Maine. Frustration level for the Astros offense is at a high point.  Taylor Buchholz continues to have an “Oswalt inning” every game, this time in the second allowing a freakin’ grand salami. The Astros appeared defeated after 2 innings, in my observation.

More roster changes in store for today’s game, as  Brandon Backe returns from the DL to start game two of this series. I hope he can still hit.

It was a hot and humid evening as this historic matchup began at Wrigley Field, with the wind blowing in at 10 mph and an 80% chance of rain. Roger Clemens , 43 years old with 342 career victories, opposing Greg Maddux, 40, with 325 career wins. Two certain Hall of Famers with 11 Cy Young awards shared between them. Read More

The Astros could manage a mere two hits through eight innings, finally avoiding the shutout in the ninth as they lose the second game of the series in south Florida 3-1. Read More

The Catch. The Cardinal centerfielder robs an Astro of an extra base hit with runners on in a close game. This time it happened in the 4th, when  Eric Munson hit a deep drive to straightaway center about half-way up Tal’s Hill, when it was snagged by pain in the ass Anaheim Jim Edmonds as he was running with his back to the plate and caught it over his head. He immediately did a face plant in on the slope but jumped up and fired a relay throw to keep the Astros from scoring. Bill Brown and Greg Lucas gushed about the greatest catch on the hill, the Astros were deflated and the Cards were energized. Game changed from that point. Read More