Back to the Ball Park!

It has been more than three weeks since I posted anything here about the Astros.I was gone for a week, then when I got home the team was in such a funk that it was hard to find anything to post. They lost 20 0f 24 games during the stretch.

I had not been to a game at Minute Maid in six weeks, until Saturday night. And what a game to return to active fandom. The game against the Red Sox ended up with an 11-10 victory for Houston. The stadium was full and the intensity was really high. I believe part of the reason for the energy was the number of Sox fans in attendance.

I was very proud of the 'Stros for not giving up when they went down by two runs late in the game. And I am glad the Houston fans did not leave then, but stayed around to witness the outstanding finish!

Welcome Home!

Getting back home feels fine, even if you don't get in till three in the morning. The Astros had a terrible road trip, winning only two wins in nine tries. They hardly hit the ball at all. But tonight they had eleven hits, 8 from bench players getting spot starts. They beat the Cardinals 6-1. Starting Brian Moehler did a really good job, even Astros killer Albert Pujols went hitless!

Four Runs In Four Days

The Houston Astros have only scored four runs in four days. That will not cut it, would not cut it even if the pitching staff was terrific. And the pitching staff is not terrific! The road trip that started out with a win at St. Louis has turned dismal. The 'Stros had climbed to within a game of the Cubs, but now find themselves six and a half back.

The club moves on to Pittsburgh after the sweep in Milwaukee. Doing some good work there is pretty important if the Astros are to contend throughout the summer.

On The Road Again

Starting another road trip with a nice win is a good way to keep the pressure on the Cubs, who are leading the Central Division. Of course, beating the Cardinals is always good, whenever it comes. The 'Stros got four runs in the first inning and breezed to an 8-2 victory. Tejada had a two run homer, Pence went five for five, lifitng his batting average to .311. Shawn Chacon had an effective game on the mound. All around, it was a good game for Houston.

Successful Road Trip!

The Houston Astros just returned home from a 10 game road trip was very successful. The won 7 of the 10 games while they were away, several of them in very exciting fashion. They come home to face the Chicago Cubs, who are leading the National League Central Division.

It should been interesting three game series, with two very hot teams. Lance Berkman this fitting .399, and is on an incredible streak. But Alfonso Soriano of the Cubs is at least as hot as he is, so it should a be an interesting matchup. Fortunately I will be able to be there for two of the three games.

Go Astros!

Fifth in a Row

The Houston Astros have won five games in a row, a season high. They are now two games over five hundred in the win/loss column. The game last night was won on a single in the ninth inning, meaning a win in their last at bat for the third time in a row.

Carlos Lee had the single to drive in the winning run. Lance Berkman continued his hot streak, going 2 for 3 with a homer and two walks. His batting average for the season has reached .361.

Berkman Ablaze!

Lance Berkman has always been a good hitter, but the past few days have been incredible. He had two games in which he had four hits, which is a pretty unusual feat in itself. He was eight for ten in those games. But last night he topped those games by going five for five, with four RBI and two stolen bases! He is, of course, a big reason why the Astros have won four in a row!