I hate Interleague Play, I hate Angel Hernandez, Astros lose 6-2

Posted on May 17, 2008 by Noe in Austin in Game Recaps

Rangers: 6, Astros: 2
W: Padilla | L: Oswalt
Astros,com Recap
Boxscore

You know, sometimes the convergence of the perfect storm is a marvel to behold… unless you’re the one stuck in the middle of the hard blowing wind, torrential rain, the flood waters and you’re seeing your brand new HD television with stereo system floating away down the middle of the street. When you’re sitting on top of your rooftop, you get to think a little, especially why in the heck anyone would think this is fun. I know, Wah Freaking Wah!

Well the major league baseball equivalent of a perfect storm that will just rain on anyone’s parade is Interleague Play and Angel Hernandez and home plate umpire duty. Read More

Scenes from the Slobbaknocka

Posted on May 17, 2008 by pravata in News You Can Use

Lance Berkman’s keen sense of irony,
“There weren’t a lot of positives tonight, but we can score runs,” Berkman said.
Link

Rangers Boot the Astros

Posted on May 17, 2008 by BudGirl in Game Recaps

Astros 8, Rangers 16
W: Jamey Wright L: Wesley Wright BS: Frank Francisco

Box Score
Astros recap

This was a game where the Astros bats showed but the defense and pitching disappeared. 5 errors in one game. Has any team, in MLB, ever won a game after having 5 errors in a game? Reminds of the football statistic that says 3 or more turnovers in a game and you’ll probably lose the game. I’m sure that is the same for baseball. I’m thinking 3 or more errors in a game and there is a good chance you are not going to win the game. Seems this game was a total team loss.

The Recipe for Chemistry, More on Quality At Bats, Hit it to the New Guy

Posted on May 16, 2008 by pravata in News You Can Use

(Chemistry) “It’s hard to explain,” Berkman said.

Astros @ Rangers–Where’s the Boot?

Posted on May 16, 2008 by JaneDoe in Series Previews

Astros (24-18) at Rangers (20-22)

Rangers Ballpark in Arlington

Friday May 16, 7:05 p.m. FSNHD
Saturday May 17, 6:05 p.m. FSNHD
Sunday May 18, 2:05 p.m. My20 beers before breakfast make it too blurry to see

Now there are lots of things I could use. A new stove, a $10,000 prepaid gas card, a massage by Johnny Depp in easily removable pirate attire just to name a few. However, when every November comes around I always think, “I could use some baseball.” Last year, that thought came earlier. Like May 30. I was reminded of this when I perused the Rangers’ website and there it was staring me in the face–You Could Use Some Baseball. Read More

Keep Watching!

Posted on May 15, 2008 by Ty in Tampa in Game Recaps

Thursday, May 15, 2008

Astros 8
Giants 7

W: Byrdak | L: Chulk | S: Valverde (11)

HR: Bull! Mentor! Puma!

How will Alyson describe this one?
AP via Yahoo!

The Astros looked overmatched today. Chris Sampson was leaving the ball up and the top half of the Giants line up was teeing off on him. With Miggy on mandated rest, the ball kept finding accidental shortstop Loretta. Tim Lincecum had 10 Ks through his 6 innings. 100 freakin’ degrees on a May day in San Francisco. Astros down 6-0 early? Hell, why not take a nap?

Keep watching.