Skid snapped, Lidge back.

Posted on July 17, 2007 by Ty in Tampa in Game Recaps

July 17, 2007

Astros 4
Nats 2

W: Sampson | L: Redding | S: Lidge (1)

Game Zone, eh.
Lasik, Lesbians, Liquor, etc.

Other Coverage:
Alyson, Yippee!
AP via Yahoo!

When former Astros headcase Tim Redding popped up on the pitching probables for this series, I admit to feeling very much the same as others who feared The Sponge might mow down his ex-mates in epic fashion. Fortunately, those fears were not realized tonight as Timmah pitched well for the gNats but couldn’t overcome bombs by Lee and PENCE!!! as the Astros went on to win their first since the break 4-2.Read More

Giving away wins

Posted on July 16, 2007 by MusicMan in Game Recaps

Astros at Nationals, 7/16/07
Score: gNats 4, Astros 3
W: Rivera (4-2) L: Williams (4-11) S: C. Cordero (16)
Home runs: Lee (17), Dm. Young (9)
Read the early Footer here: Astros.com

Let me get quickly to the bottom line: Lance Berkman lost this game for the Astros.
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Astros at Nationals – Race to the Bottom

Posted on July 16, 2007 by Craig in Series Previews

By Craig Elliott

RFK Stadium

Monday, July 16, 6:05 p.m. CDT – FSN
Tuesday, July 17, 6:05 p.m. CDT – FSN
Wednesday, July 18, 12:05 p.m. CDT – FSN

This series isn’t the ass-end of the National League, but you can smell it from here. Of the four worst teams in the NL, two are in this series. (The other two are the Giants and Reds.) The starters in this series have 71 appearances this season, but just 15 wins. And six of those came from Chris Sampson.

But this is no ordinary suck-fest we have scheduled. Oh no. Because look at what’s resurfacing from the Astros’ hazy past, like a lingering taste from a Juarez whorehouse … it’s that crazy-ass ex-girlfriend you thought you’d never have to face again … it’s … Tim Redding!

Alright, now that’s what I’m talking about. That’s what this shitty season needed … some Tim Redding, baby! Think of all the times we’ve seen Redding on the hill, and all the stress and gut-wrenching and throwing shit at the TV. But he’s never faced the Astros, as far as I can tell. Finally, we get to see that awful goatee from the other side …

Yeah, I have a real bad feeling about this. Read More

Middle inning disaster at Wrigley

Posted on July 15, 2007 by mihoba in Game Recaps

Cubs 9, Astros 3

W: Ted Lilly (9-3) | L: Roy Oswalt (8-6)

AP recap
Footer gives her take

After typing up a long, tirade filled recap yesterday evening and losing it to cyberspace, this is now the condensed version, using mainly quotes from the Astros camp.

Roy Oswalt breezed through the Cubs lineup for the first three innings on a windy day at Wrigley, and had one out in the 4th when he lost his command, the lead, and eventually the ballgame seemingly due to a terrible call by home plate umpire Larry Vanover on a strikeout ruled as a foul tip. Read More

WWJDD?

Posted on July 5, 2007 by Ty in Tampa in Game Recaps

July 5, 2007

GDFsteM 6
Astros 2

W: Maine | L: Jennings

Pigpen watch: Oh yeah, he already made it. Never mind.

Other coverage:
Garner actually uses the phrase, “Maine attraction”
AP via Yahoo!

The horror!
PENCE!!! Ready or not?

The Goddamn Fucking Mets, Game 1. John Maine outpitched Jason Jennings in a thoroughly dominating performance. The Astros offense didn’t even sniff 2nd base for the first 5 while Jennings gave up 4 runs over the same span and the boys went on to lose it 6-2.Read More

Metrosexuals Among Us — Hide the Brie

Posted on July 5, 2007 by Taras Bulba in Series Previews

By Taras Bulba

Mets (46-37) at Astros (37-48)
Minute Maid Park
AKA “The Juice Box”

Thursday, July 5, 7:05pm-FSN
Friday, July 6, 7:05pm-FSN
Saturday, July 6, 6:05pm-FSN
Sunday, July 7, 1:05pm-FSN

The division leading Mets with three all star starters arrive in Necktown for a four game series with the Astros. Though still ahead of the Braves and Phils, the Mets are limping, having lost four in a row including being swept over the weekend by the Rockies. Beltran, Reyes, and Wright—all stars for the upcoming summer classic will be in town, along with Delgado and catcher Paul Lo Duca. Lo Duca, however, is sitting outside of Dean Wormer’s office along with Qualls, and may be suspended for part of the four game set. Just in case, the Mets called up 67 year old catcher Sandy Alomar, Jr. who has been hanging out in New Orleans lately trying to figure out what a “Zephyr” is supposed to be.

Lastings Milledge Update: nothing new here other than New Yorkers remain puzzled that flyover country has not appreciated his value in potential trade scenarios. He’s Lastings Milledge, people—c’mon.