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General Discussion => Archive => News Archive 2006 => Topic started by: Waldo on May 30, 2006, 12:56:59 am
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The Astros failed to capitalize on early struggles by Jason Marquis, and eventually fell victim to Albert Pujols once again. With two on and two outs, Pooholes hit a three-run homer to left field in the 7th to give the Cardinals a 3-1 lead, which they would protect. The loss drops Houston back to .500 at 26-26.
Marquis battled control problems in the early innings, missing the strike zone and hitting the batters instead. Willy Taveras and Craig Biggio were plunked back-to-back with one out in the third inning. After Lance Berkman popped out, Morgan Ensberg walked to load the bases, and Preston Wilson hit a sharp grounder to third that bounced off Scott Rolen's glove. The ball kicked back in shortstop David Eckstein's direction, but by then there was no play. Berkman later singled in the 5th inning for his 1,000th career hit.
Roy Oswalt had pitched a scoreless game through six innings, allowing seven hits and a walk while striking out five. Unfortunately, he had to leave the game with tightness in his hammy, and that's when things fell apart. Trever Miller took the mound in the bottom of the 7th, and despite getting two outs, he also allowed two to reach base. That included a walk of John Rodriguez which brought Pujols to the plate. Miller was yanked for Chad Qualls, who gave up the bomb which just cleared the left field wall. Houston went in order in the 8th and got only a leadoff single by Chris Burke in the 9th.
The lineup only managed four hits, all singles, the entire game. Miller took the loss, with Qualls getting a blown save.
Andy Pettitte pitches against Anthony Reyes Tuesday night at 7:10pm CDT.