Let's go for another 4-game sweep. Currently 5-3 Good Guys in the bottom of the 6th with Robertson being replaced by Gallo as I type.
Just as I was about to complain that the Astros weakest part of their roster is right handed pop off the bench, Bruntlett doubles. (I still think that is the weakest part of their team). And I absolutely HATE the sacrifice bunt after a double (unless it's the pitcher or a terrible hitter)
Brunlett was leading too far off the bag, snap throw, out. Apparently, Brunt got back in before the tag but couldnt keep his hand on the bag.
It is very frustrating to have the 9th position in the order lead off with a double (especially prior to the 8th inning) and have the top of the order coming up and give up an out to move a guy one base. Even if Blum hit a SF to score the runner you now have 1 run in and 2 outs. Let Biggio swing away and the more than likely the worst that will happen is a runner on 2nd and 1 out.
Ugh, crappy baserunning by Berkman. 2 outs, he's on second, a bloop single by Hidalgo and he apparently stopped running as Taylor dove to try and catch the ball.
I don't see how you couldn't score from second on a bloop single with two outs unless you're not running on first contact.
According to ESPN and MLB.com he was on 1st when Hidalgo singled and 2nd when Zaun walked: From ESPN HOUSTON 8TH -Top of the 8th inning -J Bagwell singled to left. -J Kent grounded into double play, shortstop to second to first, J Bagwell out at second. -L Berkman singled to center. -R Hidalgo singled to shallow center, L Berkman to second. -G Zaun walked, L Berkman to third, R Hidalgo to second. -A Everett struck out swinging. From MLB.com Top 8th B:3 S: 1 O: 2 Lance Berkman singles, fielded by center fielder Reggie Taylor. Top 8th B:1 S: 1 O: 2 Richard Hidalgo singles, fielded by center fielder Reggie Taylor. Lance Berkman advances to 2nd. Top 8th B:4 S: 0 O: 2 Gregg Zaun walks. Lance Berkman advances to 3rd. Richard Hidalgo advances to 2nd.
Yeah, I just checked that...my bad. I take back my previous negative criticism of Berkman's baserunning.
Actually that seems to be Berkman's biggest weakness. He hustles, but he doesn't seem to think at times while on the bases.
Ugh, error by Everett, runners on 2nd and 3rd with 2 outs in the bottom of the 9th. We don't need a blown save to start the "second half".
Me too. Here is the thing that pisses me off, we PAY MONEY to MLB for the extra inning package yet don't get all the games. Yet ALL GAMES are available for viewing on the internet. MLB is one seriously screwed up organization. And now back to our regular programming...
