The Good & Bad Report – Corpus Christi

Posted on May 2, 2008 by Duman in From the Bus Stop

It is Corpus Christi’s turn at bat for the Good & Bad Report. The Hooks are currently 15-12 and 4.5 games out of 1st in the Texas League South. All stats through Thursday 5/1. Rankings listed are out of the 8 teams in the Texas League.

The Good:

The Hitters

The Hooks have pounded out a league leading 280 hits. They also lead the league in doubles (65) . They are second in the league in the following categories: Average (.289), OPS (.802), Slugging (.440), OBP (.361), Fewest Strike Outs (172), Triples (8), Total Bases (427) and tied for second in RBI (146). They also rank 3rd in most Walks (105).Read More

Corpus Christi

Playing Catch Up

Posted on May 2, 2008 by Duman in From the Bus Stop

After two fun days that included a trip to the Space & Rocket Center in Alabama, Ruby Falls & the Tennesseee Aquarium in Chattanooga with my child’s 5th grade, I am back playing catch up. Here is the report Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday from the bus stop.Read More

Minor game recaps

What’s the difference? Wandy delayed

Posted on May 2, 2008 by pravata in News You Can Use

After blowing the 3-0 lead in the 9th in Philadelphia, “Jose’s our guy,”

Phoenix “Two-run lead and we can’t even get out of the stinking inning. That’s unacceptable, and it won’t happen again,…”

Brewers @ Astros – Feelin’ Cocky in Milwaukee (May 2-4, 2008)

Posted on May 1, 2008 by Dark Star in Series Previews

BITCHES’ BREW

Hothouse Brewers (16-12) at Astros (13-16)

Minute Maid Park
501 Crawford St.
Houston, TX 77002

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Did you ever put a lot of faith in someone who seemed like they were worthy of it, and for the most part after you decided to trust them they pretty much came through? And you thought, Man, what a good deal. This person is all right. Then a situation arose, one of those pivotal moments in life, when all the pressure is on, and this person who had to this point been so strong and true, well. . . they wavered on you? Or maybe caved in completely, leaving you entirely, unexpectedly on your own? Ever have that happen?

Way back when, I was matriculating at Caldwood Elementary, third grade year, and me and my running buddy at the time, dude named Rollo, we pretty much had it made.Read More

Milwaukee cocks, Pee and glee, Playground wars

Wigginton officially off the DL

Posted on May 1, 2008 by pravata in News You Can Use

He pronounces “The thumb is good and I was happy with it.” Link Sending Cassel down yesterday cleared the spot. He’s expected to start Friday.

Snakes win, blame Canada Chacon Bork Coop Limey

Posted on May 1, 2008 by JackAstro in Game Recaps

Wednesday, April 30, 2008

Astros 7
Snakes 8

W: Medders (1-0) | L: Borkowski (0-2) | S: Lyon (9)

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Fateful Game Zone

A getaway game that had all the makings of an early laugher for the Good Guys wound up unraveling horribly, thanks to one of the most thorough and continuous karmafuckings ever perpetrated within the confines of the GZ. Bear witness…Read More

BBGs, Fucking Limey