Houston’s Chris Sampson uncorked the first pitch of the game well over Alfonso Soriano and all the way to the backstop Tuesday night.
Pence, Sampson lead Astros over Cubs
Astros 4, Cubs 2
W: Sampson (3-3) | L: Dempster (5-2) | S: Valverde (13)
Chris Sampson pitched 6 2/3 strong innings and Hunter Pence hit a grand slam as the Astros returned to their winning ways Tuesday night at MMP, defeating the Cubs 4-2.
Sampson set the tone with his first pitch. One night after Carlos Lee was knocked down twice by close pitches, Sampson fired a fastball three feet over Alfonzo Soriano’s head, then got down to business using pinpoint control and a ton of ground balls, pitching into the 7th inning before tiring.Read More
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Round Rock
Josh Miller had his roughest night so far this year giving up 8 earned runs in 3 1/3 innings. Dallas McPherson hit 3 HR for Albuquerque as the Isotopes doubled up the Express 12-6.
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Cooper working through his communications issues
Communicating with the umps
“He didn’t tag him. I just went out to ask a question,” Cooper said.
Later than Lance Berkman’s Swing
Monday, May 19, 2008
Cubs 7, Astros 2
W Ted Lilly, L Brian Moehler
Box Score
Astros Recap
Yahoo Recap
Due to a small miscommunication this recap is a tad bit late.
This was not the way to start a division series. Giving up 7 runs, 14 hits, and 3 walks brought the road-trip fun to an end.
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Weekend Update
Round Rock
Ray Sadler may his debut at Round Rock memorable Friday night with a homer in his first at bat and gunning down a runner at second to help Round Rock hold on to a 5-4 win.
Minor game recaps“This kid is a good defensive player,” Express manager Dave Clark said. “He’s got a very good arm, very accurate.”