Chicas dig the long ball

Posted on April 7, 2008 by MusicMan in Game Recaps

Jakes at Astros, 4/7/08
Astros 5, Co-ards 3
W: Valverde (2-0), L: McClellan (0-1)
HR: (Deep breath…) Berkman (2), Lee (3), Towles (2), Tejada (2)
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Breakdown of Pence’s breakdowns in the TalkZone

Probably not a stretch to say that this was the best game that Wandy Rodriguez has pitched. 7 1/3 innings, no runs, three hits, and perhaps most telling, no walks to go with 6 strikeouts. He was working the fastball-curve combo beautifully, and the Cardinals never really threatened off of him.Read More

Yep, it’s broke.

Posted on April 7, 2008 by pravata in News You Can Use

Wigginton has a non-displaced fracture on the upper tip of his left thumb. The Astros will give Wigginton three more days before re-evaluating if he can avoid going on the 15-day disabled list.

Oswalt talks about his arm

Posted on April 7, 2008 by pravata in News You Can Use

How’s the arm Roy? “It’s fine,” Oswalt said.

If it wasn’t fine, would you tell us? “Nope,” he said with a smile.

But Roy, lookee here, your velocity is down, “I don’t look at velocity,” he said.
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Any further questions can be addressed to Sparky’s press secretary, this here solid brick wall.

Cardinals at Astros – Can’t Tell the Players Without a Program

Posted on April 7, 2008 by Craig in Series Previews

Minute Maid Park

Monday, April 7, 6:05 p.m. CDT – FSN-HD
Tuesday, April 8, 7:05 p.m. CDT – FSN-HD
Wednesday, April 9, 7:05 p.m. CDT – my20-HD – whatever that is, it’s in HD

The Astros finally get a home opener after a shitty 2-5 road trip. They didn’t look all that bad; it was more like they were still trying to learn each other’s numbers. The Astros have already picked up a few nagging injuries, like Lance Berkman wrenching his neck when his fleet-footed baserunning caused his head to wag too hard. Plus Ty Wigginton got spiked by a fucking Cub and will have to forfeit the clubhouse thumb-wrestling championship.

On the bright side, the Astros finally have a centerfielder again, one who’s even better than Chris Burke if you can believe that. Michael Bourn already has four steals, with Lightning Lance Berkman right on his heels with two.

The Jakes lost on Opening Day to the defending National League Champion Rukkakies, but have won all five games since. This is their first road trip of the season, and Rick Ankiel is leading the team in homers (3) and RBI (6). Pujols is 6-for-17 (.353) with two doubles. Most of the Jakes’ rotation is on the DL, including Carpenter, Mulder, and Clement.

Astros finish road trip 2-5, head for home opener.

Posted on April 6, 2008 by pravata in Game Recaps

3-2 Cubs

W. Zambrano 1-0
L. Villareal 0-2

Other opinions,
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Once again Michael Bourn singled to start the game. Pence followed up with a double on the next pitch and the Astros were set up 2nd and 3rd and no outs. Erstad struck out on a slow curve and Lee swung at a similar pitch around his eyes and lofted a pop to medium left. Bourn challenged Soriano and the one hop throw beat him by 3 steps.

Bad news at third

Posted on April 5, 2008 by pravata in News You Can Use

Ty Wigginton left the game today with a bruised left thumb. Digital X-rays taken later that day showed a small fracture in the thumb. Wigginton will be re-evaluated by team medical director David Lintner on Monday.
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