A’s 8, Astros 1
W:Kazmir (2-0)L:Feldman (0-2)

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GameZone

OMG this game was hard to watch. The first inning was brutal and I think it took Feldman off his game. I am not saying he isn’t to blame because he is. He needed to rise above the shitty defense of Villar. He needed to rise above the fact that his team was not going to give him much run support. He just needed to rise above and do better. I like Feldman but he had a rough night, but I think he’ll bounce back in his next start. Asher Wojciechowski pitched four innings in relief. He did much better than his start on last Thursday. Should be promising when he returns later in the season (because we all know there will be a change before the season is over).

The Astros batters had 11 strike outs on the night. The Astros pitchers gave up 12 hits on the night. But, the good guys (the Astros) has twice as many walks as the A’s (4-2). The middle of the order is not producing yet. I assume they will otherwise Jacksonian should just call up the AA guys. Evan Gattis finally got a hit.

So, the GameZone has been much better this season so far. I am glad the Astros are on the tv because there is some solid gold comments happening. You should check it out.

Brad Peacock is starting the game tonight so should be interesting. Here’s to hoping the Astros play up to the competition tonight.

Indians 0, Astros 2
W: Keuchel (1-0), L: Kluber (0-1) ;SV: Gregerson (1)

MLB recap
Game Zone

It’s that time of year, when hope springs eternal. The birds are chirping, flowers blooming and pollen blowing. Opening Day. There’s no other day like it. You can feel the hope in the air, feel it in the lines and taste it in the beer. Opening Day. Where traditions begin and continue. Where friends gather with a common goal. Where the team gets introduced.

There is nothing else like Opening Day and an OrangeWhoopass Opening Day is the best. It is great to sit around like minded people (for the most part) who have an idea of what the team is really like. I must admit though, I do not believe anyone really knows how this team will be this season. But, for once in quite a while, there are many with more positive feelings towards this Astros team than in seasons past.

Monday’s game was hopefully a great indicator of how the season will progress. Dallas Keuchel ((KYE-kuhl) pitched a great game against a formidable opponent in Corey Kluber . Dallas, Keuchel that is, received more support than Corey and the Rangers combined.

Both teams had 3 hits each, the Astros were able to use them to their advantage by scoring runs in the 6th and 8th innings. The Astros also stranded two baserunners, while the Indians stranded 5. There was not a lot of movement on the bases by either team which makes a game go by fast and I think keeps a fan interested in it. Overall it was a good night for the Astros and what we all hope is a good sign for the future.

Personal Notes:
OWA members make some really cute kids, that are well-behaved at baseball games (thanks for letting me entertain them!). OWA members are a lot of fun when they get together and the more that gather the better the party. I used Uber for transportation yesterday and I cannot promote it enough. I was dropped off at the Flying Saucer and when I left at the end of the night I walked out the door and there was my ride. Seriously, best thing I did!

Astros 0, Tigers 2
L: Cosart, W: Scherzer, S: Nathan
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Cosart pitched a great game against one of the best pitchers in baseball right now. Not surprisingly he got no run support and shoddy defense. I appreciate Cosart coming back from a couple bad starts and one horrendous start to work on being one of the best, if not the best, pitcher the Astros have.

There is a need for a new phrase for “Worrell Button.” So, if you read this recap or the GameZone please share your suggestions. I have hope that Mike Fast reads this or the GameZone and tells those that have the power to make positive changes to get rid of Ash before a TV deal is done and more people are forced to listen to him. I would rather listen to Milo on the telly.

Oh and Manager Brad is damm fine looking. Oh yeah.