Ausmus should buy Helms a 16oz ribeye after the game because he just saved Brad from bouncing into yet another critical DP
I am really really really liking that centerfielder we have out there. It's actually fun watching this team when they are able to hit and run.
Apparently AE has a "mild hamstring strain". Couldn't be caused by too much time on the basepaths, could it? Taveras is a dynamo. Speed kills. He hits a ball into the gap and it's a triple, it's awesome. Burke has performed decently well when he's been in. Being a LF/2B might make him a useful guy until his time comes. Lane has been great, and Ensberg will fill his role fine when Berkman comes back. FWIW, Humberto Quintero is hitting .318 with 10 RBI, 2 HR and 3 2B in 14 AAA games.
Wow. That was quite unexpected. (Leadoff hitter hits a 3run jack on Lidge). I guess he just wanted to add some drama to his K.
I was at the game tonight and the two pitches previous to the bomb looked like borderline calls on the inside corner. But then again, I was sitting in the centerfield mezzanine, so what do I know?
Damn, Lidge is human! Oh well, the closer gives up a 3 run bomb and the Stros still win. Count your blessings and move on.