Minute Maid Park
Monday, April 7, 6:05 p.m. CDT – FSN-HD
Tuesday, April 8, 7:05 p.m. CDT – FSN-HD
Wednesday, April 9, 7:05 p.m. CDT – my20-HD – whatever that is, it’s in HD
The Astros finally get a home opener after a shitty 2-5 road trip. They didn’t look all that bad; it was more like they were still trying to learn each other’s numbers. The Astros have already picked up a few nagging injuries, like Lance Berkman wrenching his neck when his fleet-footed baserunning caused his head to wag too hard. Plus Ty Wigginton got spiked by a fucking Cub and will have to forfeit the clubhouse thumb-wrestling championship.
On the bright side, the Astros finally have a centerfielder again, one who’s even better than Chris Burke if you can believe that. Michael Bourn already has four steals, with Lightning Lance Berkman right on his heels with two.
The Jakes lost on Opening Day to the defending National League Champion Rukkakies, but have won all five games since. This is their first road trip of the season, and Rick Ankiel is leading the team in homers (3) and RBI (6). Pujols is 6-for-17 (.353) with two doubles. Most of the Jakes’ rotation is on the DL, including Carpenter, Mulder, and Clement.