We are nearing the end of May and it is time to peek in on the Hooks and see how they are doing down in the 8 team Texas League. Through 50 games, they are .500 (25-25) and in 3rd place in the Texas League South, 8 games out of 1st. All stats and rankings were as of the 5/27/08.Read More
Corpus ChristiCooper told Sampson “just not to think of it as a demotion. He’s got a chance to help us. Instead of one time a week, (now) it could be three times a week or four times. He might be an early guy. He might be anywhere, really.”
Astros 8, Cardinals 2
W: Chacón (2-0) | L: Looper (6-4)
The Astros jumped on the Co-ards early, putting up a four spot in the first inning and continued to knock the ball around New Jake City as the Good Guys supported starter Shawn Chacón for his second consecutive victory, 8-2. Read More
Lexington Legends
Lexington was shut out on Tuesday night. They have only scored 2 runs in 4 games, and one of those runs was scored with out a hit. Their pitchers held their own until the 8th when two runs were scored off small ball and an error.Read More
Minor League RecapsDevon Torrence, rated the best athlete in the system by Baseball America, is getting to Extended Spring Training sometime this week. He will finish classes at Ohio State and will then work with the Astros staff for a month prior to being assigned to one of the short season teams (most likely Greeneville). The Columbus Dispatch talked with Torrence, his agent, Joe Speed and Astros’ midwest scout, Nick Venuto.Read More
Devon TorrenceRound Rock
The Express ended their 9 game losing streak to Omaha on Sunday and then started a new one on Monday. The Express gave up 3 unearned runs to sink a solid effort by Josh Muecke who fell to 0-2 verses Omaha this season.Read More
Minor game recaps