PADRES 6, ASTROS 3
June 4, 2011
Petco Field
WP – Harang (6-2)
LP – Rodriguez (0-3)
SAN DIEGO (SnS) – The game was close most of the way, but never at any time did it seem realistic to think that the Astros might actually come back and win the thing. Read More
There wasn’t anything malicious about this picture, but the irony is sweet. Any way, on the day the Houston Astros made a trek down to the Navy Seal training site, they also managed to play a baseball game against the San Diego Friars. And they lost too, in pretty much an uninspired fashion.
San Diego 3 – Houston 1
WP: Moseley LP: Happ SV: Bell
It wasn’t a particularly boring game, there was some amount of drama. Chris Johnson hit two triples in consecutive at bats, Moseley doing kick saves out on the mound, and Brad Ausmus making an appearance looking his svelte self and providing that much more angst for BudGirl (and perhaps several other thousand closet Ausmus fans around town). In the end, nothing more to see here, move along.
June 3, 2011
WATCHING JL
I watched Jordan Lyles’ debut against the Puppies of North Chicago the other night, and I think what impressed me more than anything about him was his composure on the mound, and the easy, seemingly effortless motion of his delivery.Read More
Is he the Astros first pick in 2011? Check out the Bus Ride Discussion Forum for more on the upcoming draft.
Astros 7, Padres 3
W: shitty beer, L: tv dinner, S: Mark Melancon
This was a game Astros fans could really enjoy. The Astros committed no errors on the night while the Padres committed three. Yes, three, all in on inning. How nice that the other team commits errors while the Astros did not?
I’d like to think Chris Johnson is returning to the 2nd half 2010 season form, but I’m not going to make that proclamation just yet. Brett Wallace seems to be getting his groove back, and I’m happy for him to bat either 5th or 6th for the rest of the season. Hunter Pence is probably going to be your All-Star. Carlos Lee is slowly and quietly increasing his batting average and Michael Bourn is doing his usual. Jeff Keppinger is making everyone happy he is back, not just with his bat but with his glove.
The bullpen, much to some people’s surprise, did not blow this game. Jeff Fulchino did make sure to let all the runners on base score instead of leaving them stranded. At least Bud Norris still got the win. Mark Melancon is doing a good job of closing games. Should be interesting with Brandon Lyons getting ready to come back. With him and Wandy Rodriguez returning, who do you want to send away?
Another busy weekend ahead, soccer games and a Sandcastle building contest.
For more information regarding the weekend games, check out Mark’s Series Preview.
Have a good weekend and Go Astros!!!
I don’t understand what it is about my job that causes me to be buried with work the day or two leading up to my turn to write previews, but it never fails. So I’m writing this at the last second again, but this time, I’m REALLY under the gun so this is going to be quick, to the point, and probably nonsensical.
If you’ve been living under a rock for the last few days (I’m looking at you JackAstro… STILL waiting for that cushy job offer), you’re probably not aware that the Astros pecker-slapped the stupid fucking Cubs to the tune of a three game sweep at Condemned Wrigley Field. Despite all that excitement, the Astros are still in the NL Central cellar, and they’re headed to visit their West Coast counterparts. I imagine that a constant loop of Yakkity Sax could be played over the highlights of this series, and it wouldn’t see at all out of place.
Petco Park
Thursday, June 2nd, 9:05 pm FS-H HD, DirecTV-678 | MLB.TV
Friday, June 3rd, 9:05 pm FS-H HD, DirecTV-678 | MLB.TV
Saturday, June 4th7:35 pm FS-H HD, DirecTV-678 | MLB.TV
Sunday, June 5th, 5:35pm, MLB.TV
Pitching Matchups From Astros.com
Thursday
Bud Norris (2-4, 3.76 ERA) v. Tim Stauffer (1-3, 3.60 ERA)
Shitty beer versus TV dinners.
The Fathers hit .229 against Bud. The Good Guys hit .294 against Stauffer in limited at bats (6-17).
Friday
JA Happ (3-6, 4.66 ERA) v. Dustin Moseley (1-6, 3.18 ERA)
Shitty ERA versus Even Shittier Record.
The Padres hit .242 as a team against JA. The Astros hit .313 against Dustin Meoeseleye.
Saturday
Anuery Rodriguez (0-2, 5.40 ERA) v. Aaron Harang (5-2, 3.88 ERA)
Horrific spelling of first name versus horrific looking half man/half ape.
Anuery has never faced the Pads. The Astros knock the Harangatang around to the tune of .326 as a team.
Sunday
Jordan Lyles (0-0, 2.57 ERA) v. Mat Latos (3-6, 3.97 ERA)
Victim of being called up early due to plenty of shitty starting pitching versus victim of letter theft. I suspect one of those goddamn Nix brothers with all the extra letters they’ve got stowed in their names.
Jordan, obvious has never faced San Diego. Latos has owned Houston, with a .185 BA against (10-54).
Promotional Giveaways This Series
Friday is Sample Downtown Day at Petco. Apparently you can go and taste food and drinks from local eateries before the game. Sounds pretty sweet.
Saturday, the first 25,000 fans are getting Garden Gnomes. Fuck you, I’m not making this up. Look!
Sunday, Padres Ice Cream Bowl Replica Mini-Helmets for the kiddos.
Injury Update Time!
Alberto Arias – still out with shoulder problems.
Boojwah – about to start his rehab assignment in AAA.
Castro – his knee is still blowed up.
Lyon – Tendonitis in his biceps and partial rotator cuff tear. Maybe back in July? Maybe Pa will take him out back behind the barn and we’ll get a new reliever for our birthday!
Q – due back in mid-June from an ankle sprain.
Wandy – discomfort in his left elbow. Should back in in mid-June.
Padres:
Mike Baxter – Thrown off a bridge by Jack Black dressed as a biker. Due back in mid-June.
Jarrett Hoffpauir – 60 days on the DL for a sore right quad!? Does Hoffpauir mean pussy in some foreign language I don’t know?
Orlando Hudson – Suffering from depression someone finally told him he isn’t actually related to Kate Hudson.
Cameron Maybin – Patellar tendinitis. There’s nothing funny about patellar tendinitis. What is it again?
Joe Thatcher – Suffering from depression after someone mistook him for Margaret Thatcher in the locker room.
Other Stuff
First: Fuck The Cubs Hope that broomstick across your drunk bitch tits didn’t sting too much, you bunch of assholes.
Second: Sorry for mailing this one in, but I really got buried today. Stupid work always gets in the way of entertaining you guys.
Third: This article is pretty awesome.
Now that you’re done reading, bitch about how short and lacking in information it was in The Gamezone!
