‘Round the Bases with Mike Capps

Posted on May 8, 2008 by Jacksonian in Bus Ride

Spikesnstars.com is in the process of trying to secure interviews with all of the Houston Astros minor league affiliate broadcasters. We hope that you will get a feel for the person behind the voice and a taste of what they may be thinking as you are listening. Leading off the series, Mike Capps, the radio broadcaster for the Round Rock Express, agreed to an email interview with Spikesnstars.com. The interview has not been edited for content but formatted for the website. Join us as we go ‘Round the Bases’ with Mike Capps.

Fairchild’s Rehab Progress, Koby Dealing With Being Roger’s Boy

Posted on May 8, 2008 by Duman in From the Bus Stop

Tip Fairchild is on his way back. Exactly one year after his surgery, he is making rehab starts in extended spring training and should be assigned to a team very soon if things continue to go well. Two Maine newspapers are covering his rehab closely.Read More

Clemens, Fairchild

Perez Returns With A Win, RR & Salem Lose

Posted on May 8, 2008 by Duman in From the Bus Stop

Round Rock

J.R. House hit a solo homer. Chad Reineke gave up two three run homers. You do the math. That leads to a loss. The final had the Express on the short end of a 10-1 score.

Roster note: Stephen Randolph was traded to Philly for a player to be named later. Kyle Middleton was called up to RR to take his place. Middleton has been on the DL since early April. He appeared in only one game for the Hooks prior to going ton the DL. In that outing, he gave up 3 runs in 1 inning.Read More

Minor game recaps

Cassel is King, Hooks Fight Back for Win, Salem Loses Late, Lexington Loses to the Long Ball

Posted on May 7, 2008 by Duman in From the Bus Stop

Lexington

The Legends couldn’t keep the ball in the park last night in their 5-2 loss. Bryan Brown joined the team out of extended spring training and started in center. He played infield for Greeneville last year.Read More

Round Rock Fabulous, Hooks Battle for Win, Errors Undo Salem & Lex

Posted on May 6, 2008 by Duman in From the Bus Stop

Round Rock

The Express were “Fabulous”. After the DARE kids in attendance watched High School Musical 2, the Express put on a show of their own winning 2-1. Josh Muecke pitched a solid game and David Newhan hit a homer.Read More

Minor game recaps

Weekend Update

Posted on May 5, 2008 by Duman in From the Bus Stop

Here is the summary of the weekend games on the farm.

Round Rock

Friday, the Express had some roster changes with Niekro & Diaz being given their releases. However, the Express pulled through with a 6-3 victory over Las Vegas.

“Everybody beared down today and we got a few key hits,” said (Josh) Paul. Saccomanno “is swinging a great bat right now and coming through in the clutch.”