Play Green

Posted on April 23, 2008 by BudGirl in Game Recaps

Padres 7, Astros 11

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

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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The schedule is the schedule

Posted on April 22, 2008 by pravata in News You Can Use

Tejada says “I don’t know if people realize the last six teams we played, the only team that’s not a contending team is the Florida Marlins, and they’re good,”

Ah, so THIS is what WadeSmith had planned

Posted on April 22, 2008 by MusicMan in Game Recaps

Padres at Astros, 4/21/2008
Astros 10, Padres 3
W: Oswalt (2-3) L: Germano (0-2)
HR: Berkman (5), Tejada (4), Edmonds (1), Gonzalez (3)
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Speed, pitching, defense, and big boppers in the middle. Look no further than the first inning:

Bourn draws another walk, steals second. Kaz bunts him to third and ends up reaching with a single. Tejada drills a single to Anaheim Jimmy, 1-0. Berkman promptly clears the bases with a bomb to RCF, and all the sudden, Roy is sitting on a 4-0 lead.
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Padres at Astros – Thats What I Call an Attention Getter

Posted on April 21, 2008 by MRaup in Series Previews

Minute Maid Park

This looks disturbingly familiar… Padres and Astros. Seems like we’ve done it before. This time though, instead of playing at ~~Yellowstone~~ Petco Park, we’re playing in the friendly confines. Where it’s always 72 degrees and shady, unless you’re sitting in one of the unfortunate sections that gets to look directly into the sun through the magnifying glass-like windows in left and left center field. If you ARE sitting in those seats, do your best not to burst in to flames. It wouldn’t look nice on my highway… Now you can think about it… But don’t do it.

Monday, April 21, 7:05 p.m. – FSN (HD)

Tuesday, April 22, 7:05 p.m. – FSN (HD)
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Injuries and Insults

Posted on April 21, 2008 by pravata in News You Can Use

Wandy Rodriguez had been placed on the 15-day disabled list (before the game on Sunday) because of a strained left groin.

Tejada and Matsui spark 6-4 win, avoiding sweep.

Posted on April 20, 2008 by pravata in Game Recaps

Another solid start from Chacon and the late appearance of the AWOL Astros’ offense salvaged the third game of the series.