Astros: Chasing the Ring

[KillerBs]

This is my first posted Dynasty, feel free to give suggestions, point out problems, etc. This is the 2005 season, with default rosters.

Astros Preseason Notes: Willy Taveras called up from AAA. Craig Biggio moved from left field to second base. Lance Berkman moved from center field to left field. Willy Taveras placed in center field. Jose Vizcaino removed from second, placed on bench.

Final Defensive Alignment:

1B Jeff Bagwell

2B Craig Biggio

3B Morgan Ensberg

SS Adam Everett

LF Lance Berkman

CF Willy Taveras

RF Jason Lane

C Brad Ausmus

Final Batting Order:

1. Willy Taveras

2. Craig Biggio

3. Jeff Bagwell

4. Lance Berkman

5. Morgan Ensberg

6. Jason Lane

7. Brad Ausmus

8. Adam Everett

9. Pitcher

Bench:

C Raul Chavez

IF Jose Vizcaino

IF Chris Burke

OF Orlando Palmeiro

Pitching Rotation:

RHP Roger Clemens

RHP Roy Oswalt

LHP Andy Pettite

RHP Brandon Backe

RHP Peter Munro

Bullpen:

LRP: RHP Chad Harville, LHP Carlos Hernandez

MRP: LHP Mike Gallo, RHP Chad Qualls, RHP Russ Springer

SU: RHP Dan Wheeler

CP: RHP Brad Lidge

FIRST GAME: Tuesday September 5th, St. Louis Cardinals at Houston Astros. Probable starters: Roger Clemens for HOU, Mark Mulder for STL.

[KillerBs]

OPENING DAY 2005

STL @ HOU

Final Score: STL 3 HOU 1

This was a bad game, I kept missing Mulder's change, Clemens didn't do so great. Oh, and I kinda hit Pujols in the rib cage lol.

Astros Pitching:

Roger Clemens: 4.2 IP, L (0-1), 1 HBP 7 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 3 SO.

Chad Harville: 2.1 IP, 0 H, O R, 1 SO.

Dan Wheeler: 2 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 2 SO.

Cardinals Pitching:

Mark Mulder: W (1-0), 7 IP, 5 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 3 SO.

Ray King: 1 IP, 1 H, 0 R.

Jason Isringhausen: SV (1), 1 IP, 1 H, 0 R.

Astros Batting:

Brad Ausmus: RBI (1) 1B

Lance Berkman: 3 1Bs

Morgan Ensberg: 2B

Cardinal Batting:

David Eckstein: RBI (1) 2B

Jim Edmonds: RBI (1) 3B

Albert Pujols: RBI (1) 1B, HBP

Larry Walker: 3B

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POSTGAME: Astros have traded RF Jason Lane, 3B Mike Lamb, and SP Peter Munro to the Atlanta Braves for CF Andruw Jones, who will play RF in place of Jason Lane. The Astros will call up SP Brandon Duckworth and 2B Jeremy Wilson from AAA Round Rock.

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Any thoughts on the trade? I thought it was a pretty good one because I have starting pitching almost as good in Duckworth.

[TheProdigy]

I would put Andruw in Center, he's a gold glover, and I would put Taveras in Right, I'm following :yeah: good luck.

[KillerBs]

I have Jones in RF because of his arm.

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April 6th

Game 2 HOU @ STL

Starters: Oswalt & Carpenter

Final Score: HOU 7 STL 4

Manager's Take: Newly acquired Jones took advantage of the short left field porch in Minute Maid Park. Oswalt didn't have his best stuff out there today, but the offense helped him get a win. Carpenter wasn't as sharp as he usually is.

Astros Pitching:

Roy Oswalt: (W, 1-0), 6 IP, 7 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 5 SO, 3 HR

Chad Qualls: 2 IP, 3 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 1 SO

Dan Wheeler: (S, 1), 1 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 1 SO

Cardinals Pitching:

Chris Carpenter: (L, 0-1), 6 IP, 10 H, 6 R, 6 ER, 4 HR

Julian Tavarez: 2 IP, 1 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 1 HR

Astros Batting:

Lance Berkman: 2 HR (2), 2 RBI (2)

Andruw Jones: 2 HR (2), 2 RBI (3)

Morgan Ensberg: 1 HR (1), 1 RBI (1)

Jeff Bagwell: 1 RBI (1)

Cardinals Batting:

Jim Edmonds: 1 HR (1), 1 RBI (2)

Reggie Sanders: 1 HR (1), 1 RBI (1)

Mark Grudzielanek: 1 HR (1), 1 RBI (1)

Scott Rolen: 1 1B, 1 RBI (1)

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Postgame News & Notes: April 6th

MLB Injury!!! Khalil Greene of the Padres has suffered a strained left forearm, and will be out for at least 20 days.

Manager's Notes: Free agent Carlos Delgado is still unsigned. He is currently asking for 4 y at 17 million a year. At that price who knows when he will be signed.

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April 7th

Off Day

News & Notes: April 7th

MLB Injury!!! Kazuo Matsui of the Mets has sustained a pulled groin and will require at least 15 days to come back.

Transactions: San Diego Padres have signed SP Steve Sparks.

Astros Next Game: April 8th vs Cincinati Reds, probable starters are Andy Pettitte and Ramon Ortiz.

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April 8th

Game 1 CIN @ HOU

Starters: Andy Pettitte & Ramon Ortiz

Final Score: CIN 5 HOU 4

Manager's Take: Had a couple of chances but couldn't get it done. 9th inning rally almost got us a win. Pettitte looked strong but the Reds fought hard. Couple of sloppy errors is what really lost us the game. Hope Joe Randa is okay. (See below)

Astros Pitching:

Andy Pettitte: (L, 0-1) 7 IP, 5 H, 5 R, 5 ER, 4 SO, 3 HR, 1 HBP

Russ Springer: 1/3 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 1 SO

Mike Gallo: 2/3 IP, 0 H, 0 R

Chad Harville: 1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 1 SO

Reds Pitching:

Ramon Ortiz: (W, 1-0) 6 IP, 4 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 2 SO, 2 HR

David Weathers: 1 IP, 0 H, 0 R

Joe Valentine: 1 IP, 0 H, 0 R

Danny Graves: (S, 1) 1 IP, 1 H, 1 R, 1 ER

Astros Batting:

Jeff Bagwell: 1 HR (1), 1 Sac Fly, 3 RBI (4)

Andruw Jones: 1 HR (3), 1 RBI (4)

Willy Taveras: 2 1B, 2 SB (3)

Reds Batting:

Sean Casey: 1 HR (1), 2 RBI (2)

Ken Griffey Jr: 1 HR (1), 1 RBI (1)

Willy Mo Pena: 1 HR (1), 2 RBI (2)

Astros Fielding:

Craig Biggio: E (Dropped a pop-up.)

Morgan Ensberg: (Wide throw to first base.)

Reds Injuries: Joe Randa left the game after sliding hard into Adam Everett at second base attempting to break up a double play.

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Postgame News & Notes: April 8th

MLB Injury: The Red's Joe Randa was injured in the game with the Astros today. The Reds say he has sustained an inflamed right elbow and will be out for at least 14 days. They will make adjustments to their lineup.

Transactions: Several teams have signed obscure minor leaguers today, none big news however.

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April 9th

Game 2 CIN @ HOU

Starters: Brandon Backe & Damian Moss

Final Score: HOU 8 CIN 2

Managers Take: What a wierd game! Backe looked great. Hernandez did great but infield singles and a blooper loaded the bases, thankfully he got out of that. Ausmus had a triple and scored on Griffey Jr.'s misplay. Bagwell and Berkman are hitting the ball hard everytime up, but not always in the right spot!

Astros Pitching:

Brandon Backe: (W, 1-0) 5 2/3 IP, 4 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 3 SO, 1 HR

Carlos Hernanadez: 2 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 1 SO

Russ Springer: 1/3 IP, 0 H, 0 R

Brad Lidge: 1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 2 SO

Reds Pitching:

Damian Moss: (L, 0-1) 4 2/3, 10 H, 7 R, 7 ER, 1 SO, 2 HR

Jon Bong: 1 1/3 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 0 ER

Luke Hudson: 2 IP, 0 H, 0 R

Astros Batting:

Adam Everett: 1 2B, 1 RBI (1)

Jeff Bagwell: 1 HR (2), 2 RBI (6)

Lance Berkman: 1 HR (3), 2 RBI (5)

Morgan Ensberg: 1 1B, 1 RBI (2)

Brad Ausmus: 1 3B, 1 RBI (2)

Reds Batting:

Ryan Freel: 1 HR (1), 1 RBI (1)

Ken Griffey Jr: 1 RBI, (2)

Astros Fielding:

Morgan Ensberg: E (Wide throw to first base.)

Reds Fielding:

Ken Griffey Jr: E, (Let a triple by Ausmus turn into an inside the park home run by misplaying ball in outfield.)

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Postgame News & Notes: April 9th

MLB Injury!!! Joe Mauer of the Twins has suffered major wrist tendonitis and will be out for at least 19 days.

The Manager of the Astros is considering taking playing time away from Morgan Ensberg, due to his 2 errors in as many games. Both errors were throws wide of 1st base.

Manager's Notes: Not much going on on the trade front. There are currently only 3 players on the trading block, RP Jake Brito, RF Todd Linden, and Joe Foster, all of the AA Navigators.

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[KillerBs]

Yes, I have a life, but I'm sick and I can't sleep so this is all I have to do lol.

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April 10th

Game 3 CIN @ HOU

Starting Pitchers: Brandon Duckworth & Eric Milton

Final Score: HOU 12 CIN 2

Manager's Take: BLOWOUT! Brandon Duckworth was very strong today, 7 SO. I gave the bullpen some work as well as the bench players. Jones is hitting like crazy 5 HRs and 7 RBI in four games, this trade is paying of sooner than I thought it would. Hitters are hitting the ball up the middle alot the last couple of games.

Astros Pitching:

Brandon Duckworth: (W, 1-0) 6 IP, 3 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 7 SO

Chad Harville: 1 IP, 0 H, 0 R

Mike Gallo: 1 IP, 0 H, 0 R

Dan Wheeler: 1 IP, 1 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 1 SO, 1 HR

Reds Pitching:

Eric Milton: (L, 0-2) 5 IP, 10 H, 6 R, 6 ER, 2 SO, 2 HR

Jon Bong: 1 2/3 IP, 9 H, 6 R, 6 ER, 2 HR

Jared Fernandez: 1 1/3 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 1 SO

Astros Batting:

Willy Taveras: 1 2B, 1 RBI (1), 1 SB (3)

Brad Ausmus: 1 2B, 1 RBI (3)

Lance Berkman: 1 3B, 1 RBI (6)

Adam Everett: 1 3B, 1 RBI (2)

Jeff Bagwell: 1 HR (3), 2 RBI (Eight), 1 Sac Fly

Andruw Jones: 2 HR (5), 3 RBI (7)

Morgan Ensberg: 1 RBI (3)

Jeremy Wilson: 1 SB, 1 RBI (1)

Jose Vizcaino: 1 RBI (1)

Reds Batting:

Sean Casey: 1 HR (1), 2 RBI (4), 1 Sac Fly

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Postgame News & Notes: April 10th

AAA Injury!!! Jeremy Guthrie of the Bisons has sustained a torn right shoulder muscle and will take at least 52 days to come back.

AAA Injury!!! Phil Johnson of the Clippers has fractured his leg ans will require 47 days minimum to come back.

Transaction!!! Atlanta has signed SP Esteban Loaiza for 3 years at 3.5 million a year.

Transaction!!! Philedelphia has signed RP Roberto Hernandez for 1 y at 2 million a year.

Transaction!!! Toronto has signed RP Ramiro Mendoza for 2 years at 3.3 million a year.

Manager's Notes: We are to play our first road game tomorrow at Shea Stadium in NY. After that, its an off day then two more @ NYM, then three at the Great American Ballpark in Cincinati.

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April 11th

Game 1 HOU @ NYM

Starting Pitchers: Clemens & Glavine

Final Score: HOU 4 NYM 0

Manager's Take: CLEMENS PITCHES PERFECT GAME AGAINST METS!!! CLEMENS PITCHES PERFECT GAME AGAINST METS!!! CLEMENS PITCHES PERFECT GAME AGAINST METS!!! CLEMENS PITCHES PERFECT GAME AGAINST METS!!! CLEMENS PITCHES PERFECT GAME AGAINST METS!!! CLEMENS PITCHES PERFECT GAME AGAINST METS!!! CLEMENS PITCHES PERFECT GAME AGAINST METS!!! CLEMENS PITCHES PERFECT GAME AGAINST METS!!! Roger Clemens pitched a perfect game against the powerful Mets lineup. To add to it, Clemens hit a double in the game. Other than that, Berkman, Bagwell still hitting, and Ensberg is showing promise at the plate. Roger Clemens pitches perfect game against the New York Mets!!!

Astros Pitching

Roger Clemens: (W, 1-1) 9 IP, 0 H, 0 ER, 7 SO

Mets Pitching:

Tom Glavine: (L, 0-1) 6 IP, 7 H, 2 R, 2 ER

Mike DeJean: 3 IP, 6 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 2 SO, 2 HR

Astros Batting:

Morgan Ensberg: 1 2B, 1 RBI (4)

Jeff Bagwell: 1 HR (4), 1 RBI (9)

Lance Berkman: 1 HR (4), 1 RBI (Eight)

Willy Taveras: Sac Bunt

Roger Clemens: (Yes, Roger Clemens.) 2B

Mets Batting:

NONE!!!

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[D-Unit]

Congrats on the perfecto with Clemens, good thing he signed for one more year. lol.

I think you should put Taveras in left because he has a horrible arm and since left field is so small you are better off putting him there.

[KillerBs]

Yeah but my only other choice for outfield is Berkman, who is very slow.

They didn't do a great job with ratings in the game. In real life Taveras has a killer arm. One thing that ticked me off is Adam Everett's fielding, in real life he is an amazing fielder, probably better than Omar Vizquel. (Everett has 4 E this season.)

More games, standings, minor league update, and individual player statistics coming soon.

[KillerBs]

I just realized I haven't been putting up the line score lol.

Anybody got any ideas of how I can get Eric Chavez without giving an arm and a leg?

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Postgame News & Notes: April 11th

AAA Injury!!! Brad Hawp of the Sky Sox has an inflamed right elbow and will be out for 14 days.

MLB Injury!!! The Padres announced today that Robb Nen has pulled his groin and will be out for 10 days.

Manager's Notes: Congrats to Clemens on his perfect game.

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April 12th

Off Day

News & Notes: April 12th

Transaction!!! The New York Mets have signed Carlos Delgado, and he will play tomorrow against the Astros.

AA Injury!!! Tim Estalella of the SeaWolves has suffered a strained left forearm and will be out for at least 20 days.

Manager's Notes: The Mets lineup just became even more powerful with Delgado, Oswalt will have to be careful with him.

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April 13th

Game 2 HOU @ NYM

Starters: Roy Oswalt & Kris Benson

Final Score: HOU 7 NYM 0

HOU: 0 0 3 2 0 0 1 1 0

NYM: 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Manager's Take: Oswalt threw 4 innings, but had to work hard, so I pulled him and let the bullpen get some innings in. The bullpen was very strong as well. Andruw Jones hit another 2 home runs. Willy T stole 8, yes, 8 bases to due Piazza arm. Offense looked strong in general.

Astros Pitching:

Roy Oswalt: 4 IP, 4 H, 6 SO

Carlos Hernandez: (W, 1-0) 1 IP, 0 H, 0 R

Russ Springer: 1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 2 SO

Chad Qualls: 1 IP, 0 H, 0 R

Dan Wheeler: 1 IP, 1 H, 0 R

Brad Lidge: 1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 2 SO

Mets Pitching:

Kris Benson: (L, 0-1) 5 IP, 6 H, 5 R, 5 ER, 1 HR

Aaron Heilman: 3 IP, 3 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 1 HR

Jae Seo: 1 IP, 0 H, 0 R

Astros Batting:

Andruw Jones: 1 2B, 2 HR (7), 2 RBI (9)

Craig Biggio: 2 RBI (2), 1 SB (1)

Jeff Bagwell: 1 RBI (10), 2 SB (3)

Lance Berkman: 1 RBI (9), 2 SB (2)

Willy Taveras: 8 SB (11), 1 CS (1)

Mets Batting:

Jose Reyes: 2 SB (2)

Mike Cameron: 1 SB (1)

Astros Fielding:

Jose Vizcaino: E (Dropped popup.)

Mets Fielding:

Mike Piazza: 3 E (Wide throws to bases trying to throw out runners.)

Kris Benson: E (Dropped ball.)

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Postgame News & Notes: April 13th

Transaction!!! Cleveland has signed Jeromy Burnitz for 4 years at 1.7 million a year.

Transaction!!! Baltimore has signed Brian Jordan for 2 years at 1.4 million a year.

Astros Notes: The Manager of the Astros is hoping to exploit Mike Piazza's suspect arm tommorow as well.

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April 14th

Game 3 HOU @ NYM

Starters: Andy Pettite & Steve Trachsel

Final Score: NYM 6 HOU 3

NYM: 2 0 0 0 2 0 1 1 X

HOU: 0 0 0 0 1 2 0 1 0

Manager's Take: Ugh! Just ugh. Sloppy game, just horribly played, pitching was bad, offense was bad, and the defense was even worse. Not much else to say.

Astros Pitching:

Andy Pettite: (L 0-2) 5 IP, 5 H, 4 R, 2 ER, 4 SO

Chad Harville: 2 IP, 2 H 1 R, 0 ER, 4 SO

Russ Springer: 1 IP, 3 H, 1 R , 1 ER

Mets Pitching: Steve Trachsel (W, 2-0) 8 1/3 IP, 7 H, 3 R, R ER, 4 SO

Braden Looper: 2/3 IP, 0 H, 0 R

Astros Hitting:

Jeff Bagwell: 1 RBI (11), 1 SB (4)

Morgan Ensberg: 1 RBI (5), 1 CS (1)

Andy Pettite: Sac Bunt (Squeeze Bunt)

Adam Everett: 2 SB (2)

Lance Berkman: 2 SB (4)

Mets Hitting:

Steve Trachsel: 1 2B, 1 RBI (2), 1 Sac Bunt

David Wright: 2 RBI (6)

Astros Fielding:

Craig Biggio: E (High throw, 2 runners score.), E ( Wide throw, 2 runners score.)

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Postgame News & Notes: April 14th

Hooks Injury!!! Jeff Jackson fractured his arm and will be out for 67 days, he has been placed on the 15 day DL.

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April 15th

Game 1 HOU @ CIN

Final Score: HOU 4 CIN 2

HOU: 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 1 0

CIN: 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0

Manager's Take: Nicely played game, Backe wasn't great but good enough. Lidge picked up his first save. Berkman and Jones each hit ANOTHER home run. Bagwell is hitting great with RISP, as evidenced by his 12 RBI. Ensberg mad yet another bad throw.

Astros Pitching:

Brandon Backe: 4 1/3 IP, 6 H, 2 R, 1 ER, 6 SO, 1 HR

Chad Qualls: (W, 1-0) 1 2/3 IP, 2 H, 0 R

Dan Wheeler: 1 IP, 2 H, 0 R

Brad Lidge: (S, 1) 1 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 1 SO

Reds Pitching:

Ramon Ortiz: (L, 1-1) 7 IP, 6 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 3 SO, 2 HR

David Weathers: 2 IP, 3 H, 1 R, 1 ER

Astros Batting:

Adam Everett: 1 3B, 1 RBI (3)

Lance Berkman: 1 HR (5), 1 RBI (10)

Andruw Jones: 1 HR (, 1 RBI (10)

Jeff Bagwell: 1 RBI (12)

Reds Batting:

Sean Casey: 1 3B, 1 RBI (5)

Adam Dunn: 1 HR (1), 1 RBI (5)

Willy Mo Pena: 1 CS (1)

Astros Fielding:

Morgan Ensberg: E (Wide throw, one runner scores.)

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April 16th

Game 2 HOU @ CIN

Starters: Brandon Duckworth & Damian Moss

Final Score: HOU 7 CIN 5

HOU: [1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 2] 7 - 18 - 0

CIN: [0 2 0 2 0 0 1 0 0] 5 - 11 - 0

Manager's Take: Our first extra innings game of the year, and we won thanks to Biggio's first homer of the year in the 12th. Duckworth was solid, as was the bullpen (Excluding Lidge, a little shaky tonight.) Bagwell continues putting up RBIs. Adam Everett left in the 10th after sliding into second base and getting spiked in the elbow. He probably will be out 2- 2 1/2 weeks. Burke will play SS for him, it will give him a chance to prove himself.

Astros Pitching:

Brandon Duckworth: 6 IP, 7 H, 4 R, 4 ER, 1 SO, 1 HR

Chad Harville: 1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 1 SO

Dan Wheeler: 2 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 1 IBB, 1 SO

Brad Lidge: (W, 1-0) 2 IP, 3 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 3 SO

Chad Qualls: (S, 1) 1 IP, 0 H, 0 R

Reds Pitching:

Damian Moss: 7 IP, 11 H, 4 R, 4 ER, 4 SO, 1 HR

David Weathers: 1 IP, 1 H, 0 R

Danny Graves: 3 IP, 4 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 1 IBB, 1 SO, 1 HR

Brandon Weber: (L, 0-2), 1 IP, 2 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 1 SO, 1 HR

Astros Batting:

Jeff Bagwell: 1 2B, 3 RBI (15)

Lance Berkman: 1 2B, 1 RBI (11), 1 IBB

Craig Biggio: 1 HR (1), 2 RBI (4)

Brad Ausmus: 1 HR (1), 1 RBI (4)

Willy Taveras: 1 SB (12)

Reds Batting:

Ryan Freel: 1 2B, 1 RBI (2)

Sean Casey: 2 RBI (7)

Ryan Fuentes: 1 Hr (1), 2 RBI (2)

Adam Dunn: 1 IBB

Astros Injury

Adam Everett: Everett left the game with an inflamed elbow after sliding into second base.

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Postgame News & Notes: April 16th

Astros Injury!!! Adam Everett injured his elbow sliding into second base during the game. He will be out for 14 days. He has been placed on the 15 day DL.

MLB Suspension!!! Ismael Valdez of the Marlins has been suspended for 6 games.

AA Injury!!! Ivan Valdez of the SeaWolves has suffered a sprained ankle and will be out for 15 days.

MLB Injury!!! Preston Wilson of the Rockies has suffered a dislocated finger and will be out for at least 9 days.

Manager's Notes: Chris Burke will come off the bench to play shortstop untill injured Adam Everett is able to come back.

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Major League Standings: April 16th

National Leage East

Team | W | L | W % | GB | Streak

NYM | 8 | 3 | .727 | 0.0 | L1

WSH | 7 | 3 | .700 | 0.5 | W1

ATL | 5 | 5 | .500 | 2.5 | W2

PHL | 5 | 5 | .500 | 2.5 | L3

FLA | 4 | 7 | . 364 | 4.0 | W1

National Leage Central

Team | W | L | W % | GB | Streak

MIL | 8 | 2 | .800 | 0.0 | W1

HOU | 7 | 3 | .700 | 1.0 | W2

STL | 4 | 5 | .444 | 3.7 | L1

PIT | 3 | 7 | .300 | 5.0 | W1

CHC | 3 | 7 | .300 | 5.0 | L2

CIN | 1 | 9 | .100 | 7.0 | L6

National Leage West

Team | W | L | W % | GB | Streak

SF | 6 | 3 | .667 | 0.0 | W1

LAD | 6 | 3 | .667 | 0.0 | W2

ARI | 6 | 4 | .600 | 0.5 | L1

SD | 4 | 6 | .400 | 2.5 | L1

COL | 2 | 7 | .222 | 2.0 | L4

American League East

Team | W | L | W % | GB | Streak

BAL | 7 | 3 | .700 | 0.0 | L3

TOR | 7 | 4 | . 636 | 0.5 | W2

BOS | 5 | 5 | . 500 | 2.0 | W2

TB | 5 | 5 | .500 | 2.0 | W2

NYY | 4 | 6 | .400 | 3.0 | W1

American League Central

Team | W | L | W % | GB | Streak

DET | 8 | 3 | .727 | 0.0 | W4

CWS | 7 | 4 | .636 | 1.0 | L1

MIN | 5 | 6 | .455 | 3.0 | W2

CLE | 5 | 6 | .455 | 3.0 | L2

KC | 2 | 9 | .182 | 6.0 | L6

American League West

Team | W | L | W % | GB | Streak

TEX | 7 | 4 | .636 | 0.0 | L2

SEA | 6 | 5 | .546 | 1.0 | W1

OAK | 4 | 7 | .365 | 3.0 | L1

LAA | 3 | 8 | .273 | 4.0 | W1

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Minor League Updates

The Round Rock Express are 1 and 8 and are 5 games out of their division.

The Corpus Christi Hooks and 4 and 5 and are 1 game out of their division.

The Salem Avelanche are 3 and 4 and 2 out of their division.

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Astros Individual Statistics Update

Position Player's Batting Stats:

Jeff Bagwell: 10 G, 41 AB, 15 H, .366 BA, 4 HR, 15 RBI, 9 R, .349 OBP, .683 SLG, 1.032 OPS

Craig Biggio: 10 G, 42 AB, 13 H, .310 BA, 1 HR, 4 RBI, 5 R, .326 OBP, .405 SLG, .731 OPS

Morgan Ensberg: 10 G, 38 AB, 11 H, .289 BA, 2 HR, 5 RBI, 4 R, .308 OBP, .500 SLG .808 OPS

Adam Everett: 10 G, 33 AB, 12 H, .364 BA, 3 RBI, 3 R, OBP .364, .515 SLG, .879 OPS

Brad Ausmus: 10 G, 39 AB, 10 H, .256, 1 HR, 4 RBI, 4 R, .256 OBP, .359 SLG, .615 OPS

Lance Berkman: 10 G, 40 AB, 15 H, .375, 5 HR, 11 RBI, 8 R, OBP .405, .825 SLG, 1.230 OPS

Willy Taveras: 10 G, 43 AB, 18 H, .419 BA, 0 HR, 1 RBI, 13 R, .419 OBP, .442 SLG, .861 OPS

Andruw Jones: 10 G, 37 AB, 14 H, .378 BA, 8 HR, 10 RBI, 12 R, .310 OBP, 1.054 SLG, 1.464 OPS

Starting Pitcher's Pitching Stats:

Roger Clemens: 2 APP, 13 2/3 IP, 1.98 ERA, 1 W, 1 L, 1 CG, 3 R, 3 ER, 10 SO, 6.59 SO/9, 0 BB, 1 HB, .188 AVG, .204 OBP, .292 SLG, .496 OPS, .66 WHIP

Roy Oswalt: 2 APP, 10 IP, 2.70 ERA, 1 W, 0 L, 3 R, 3 ER, 11 SO, 9.90 SO/9, 0 BB, 1 HB, .282 AVG, .300 OBP, .513 SLG, .813 OPS, 1.10 WHIP

Andy Pettitte: 2 APP, 12 IP, 5.25 ERA, 0 W, 2 L, 9 R, 7 ER, 8 SO, 6.00 SO/9, 3 BB, 1 HB, .208 AVG, .269 OBP, .417 SLG, .686 OPS, 1.08 WHIP

Brandon Backe: 2 APP, 2.70 ERA, 1 W, 0 L, 4 R, 3 ER, 9 SO, 8.10 SO/9, 0 BB, .238 AVG, .429 SLG, .667 OPS 1.00 WHIP

Bradon Duckworth: 2 APP, 12 IP, 3.75 ERA, 1 W, 0 L, 5 R, 5 ER, 8 SO, 6.00 SO/9, 0 BB, .227 AVG, .222 OBP, .409 SLG, .639 OPS, 1.83 WHIP

Bullpen Pitcher's Statistics:

Mike Gallo: 3 APP, 2 2/3 IP, 0.00 ERA, 0 S, 0 SO, .111 AVG, .038 WHIP

Chad Harville: 5 APP, 7 1/3 IP, 0.00 ERA, 0 SV, 7 S0, 8.59 SO/9, .083 AVG,.041 WHIP

Brad Lidge: 5 APP, 6 IP, 1.50 ERA, 1 W, 1 SV, 10 SO, 15.00 SO/9, .182 AVG, .067 WHIP

Chad Qualls: 3 APP, 5 2/3 IP, 1.59 ERA, 1 W, 1 SV, 1 SO, 1.59 SO/9, .263 AVG, .088 WHIP

Russ Springer: 4 APP, 2 2/3 IP, 3.38 ERA, 0 SV, 3 SO, 10.13 SO/9, .300 AVG, 1.13 WHIP

Dan Wheeler: 6 APP, 7 IP, 1.29 ERA, 1 SV, 3 SO, 3.86 SO/9, .250 AVG, 1.14 WHIP

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Astros Update

The Manager of the Astros has announced today that he will be changing the lineup, updated version below.

1. CF Willy Taveras

2. 2B Craig Biggio

3. 1B Jeff Bagwell

4. RF Andruw Jones

5. LF Lance Berkman

6. 3B Morgan Ensberg*

7. C Brad Ausmus**

8. SS Chris Burke***

*Morgan Ensberg will now be platooning with prospect Franklin Cueto.

**Chris Burke will be returning to the bench as soon as Adam Everett is able to play again.

***Raul Chavez will be catching in games that Brandon Duckworth pitches.

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April 17th

Game 3 HOU @ CIN

Starters: R. Clemens & E. Milton

Final Score: HOU 13 CIN 10

HOU [ 2 0 3 1 0 5 1 0 1] 12 - 18 - 1

CIN [ 1 0 0 3 0 6 0 0 0 ] 10 - 17 - 1

Game Recap: Despite a shaky start by Clemens, and issues for Qualls, the Astros won, thanks to the offense. The Astros scored a total of 13 runs, a season high.

Manager's Take: Well, we did good as far as scoring runs, but our normally good pitching had a bad day. Qualls especially had a rough time out there. On the offensive side, Jones has 10 HR now.

Astros Pitching:

R. Clemens: (W, 2-1), 5 IP, 7 H, 4 R, 4 ER, 5 SO, 2 HR

M. Gallo: 1/3 IP, 0 H, 0 R

C. Qualls: 2/3 IP, 5 H, 6 R, 6 ER, 1 BB, 1 SO, 1 HR

R. Springer: 2 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 1 SO

B. Lidge: (S, 2), 1 IP, 2 H, 0 R

Reds Pitching:

E. Milton: (L, 0-3) 5 2/3 IP, 13 H, 10 R, 8 ER, 1 BB, 1 SO 1 HR

B. Weber: 1/3 IP, 1 H, 1 R, 0 ER, 1 HR

J. Bong: 2 IP, 3 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 1 BB, 1 HR

D. Weathers: 1 IP, 1 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 1 HR

Astros Batting:

A. Jones: 1 2B, 2 HR (10), 4 RBI (14)

L. Berkman: 1 2B, 1 HR, 2 RBI (13)

J. Bagwell: 1 HR (5), 4 RBI (19)

W. Taveras: 1 RBI (2), 1 SB (13)

C. Biggio: 1 RBI (5)

C. Burke: 1 RBI (1)

Reds Batting:

R. Freel: 1 2B, 1 3B, 2 RBI (4)

D. Jiminez: 1 2B, 1 HR, 3 RBI (3)

A. Dunn: 1 HR (2), 1 RBI (6)

K. Griffey Jr: 1 HR (3), 1 RBI (5)

E. Milton: 1 RBI, (1)

A. Kearns: 1 RBI (2)

Astros Fielding:

C. Burke: E (Throw over Ausmus' head, 2 runs score.)

Reds Fielding:

D. Jiminez: E (Misplayed ball)

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Postgame News & Notes:

Andruw Jones now leads the major leagues with 10 HR. If he kept this pace up all season he would have 147 by the end of the season.

Manager's Notes: We are going to play the Braves for 2 games soon, but luckily we won't be facing Hudson or Smoltz.

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April 18th

Game 1 ATL @ HOU

Starters: R. Oswalt & M. Hamton

Final Score: HOU 4 ATL 0

HOU [ 0 0 0 1 0 3 0 0 X] 4 - 8 - 0

ATL [ 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ] 0 - 3 - 0

Game Recap: Roy O pitches a gem, and the Astros ride Andruw Jones 2 HR to a win.

Manager's Take: Jones is on a rampage! He hit 2 more HRs tonight!

Astros Pitching:

R. Oswalt: (W, 2-0), 7 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 7 SO

C. Qualls: 2 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 3 SO

Braves Pitching:

M. Hampton: (L, 0-2), 7 IP, 8 H, 4 R, 4 ER, 1 SO, 2 HR

J. Thompson: 1 IP, 0 H, 0 R

Astros Batting:

J. Bagwell: 1 3B, 1 RBI (20)

Andruw Jones: 2 HR (12), 3 RBI (17)

Reds Batting:

R. Furcal: 1 2B

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Postgame News & Notes:

Astros Transaction!!! The Astros have traded Chad Harville to the Rangers for AAA pitcher Chris Young.

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April 19th

Game 2 ATL @ HOU

Starters: A. Pettitte & E. Loaiza

Final Score: HOU 7 ATL 6

HOU [ 0 0 0 3 0 3 0 0 1 ] 7 - 15 - 1

ATL [ 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 4 ] 6 - 11 - 0

Game Recap: Pettitte pitched extremely well. After solo home runs by Bagwell, Jones, Berkman, Ensberg, and 2 from Ausmus, it came down to the 9th. Being 6 to 2 the Manager decided to put in newly acquired prospect, Chris Young. Young let up 4 runs, tying the game, but was able to get out of the inning without the Braves taking a lead. After singles by Palmeiro (pinch hitting for Young) and Taveras, Jones drove in the winning run with a 2 out single.

Manager's Take: Pettitte was very strong tonight, but didn't get a win. Young looked good but nervous in his first game. Congratulations to him on getting his first big league win.

Astros Pitching:

A. Pettitte: 7 IP, 7 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 9 SO, 1 HR, 1 HB

C. Young: (W, 1-0), 2 IP, 4 H, 4 R, 4 ER, 1 SO, 1 HR

Braves Pitching:

E. Loaiza: 6 IP, 11 H, 6 R, 6 ER, 2 SO , 6 HR

J. Thompson: 2 IP, 1 H, 0 R

P. Munro: 0 IP, 1 H, 1 R, 1 ER

K. Gryboski: 2/3 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 1 SO

Astros Batting:

J. Bagwell: 1 HR (6), 1 RBI, (21)

A. Jones: 1 HR (13), 2 RBI (19)

L. Berkman: 1 HR (7), 1 RBI (14)

M. Ensberg: 1 HR (3), 1 RBI (6)

B. Ausmus: 2 HR (3), 2 RBI (6)

Braves Batting:

Jason Lane: 1 3B

M. Giles:1 3B 2 HR (4), 4 RBI (7)

E. Perez: 1 RBI (1)

A. Laroche: 1 RBI (2)

Astros Fielding:

A. Pettite: E (Misplayed ball.)

Astros Injury:

C. Biggio left the game after pulling his hamstring while running to second.

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Postgame News & Notes:

Astros Injury!!! Biggio has pulled his hamstring and won't be back for 9 days.

Callups/Send Downs!!! B. Perez, N. Geroge, M. Wooten, and H. Taguchi have all been called up from A Salem to AA Hooks. Perez will take over as the everyday 1B, George as the SS, Taguchi as the catcher, and Wooten will platoon with McKnight.

N. Rodruiguez, D. Armour, J. Norris and E. Alvarez are all being sent to A Salem to take the places of the players called up.

Astros Transaction!!! The Astros have signed 3B Verplancke for 2 y at 100k a year to play 3d for the AA Hooks.

Manager's Notes: Jose Vizcaino will be playing 2nd base untill Craig is able to come back.

AA Injury!!! Takashi Osada of the Sea Dogs tore his right shoulder muscle and won't play again this season.

AA Injury!!! Jesus Cruz of the Fisher Cats has sustained an inflamed elbow and won't be back for 14 days.

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[JoeyMcM93]

Looks like a great dynasty. Nice trade for Jones and I love the 2005 season replayed.

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April 20th

Game 1 MIL @ HOU

Starters: B. Backe & W. Obermueller

Final Score: HOU 3 MIL 1

HOU [ 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 0 X ] 3 - 8 - 1

MIL [ 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 ] 1 - 7 - 0

Game Recap: Another great outing for Backe, as the Astros win 3 to 1.

Manager's Take: As evidenced by his two IBBs today, pitchers are fearing Bagwell. Not much else to say.

Astros Pitching:

B. Backe (W, 2-0) 6 IP, 4 H, 0 R, 6 SO

R. Springer: 1 IP, 1 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 1 IBB, 1 S0

D. Wheeler: 1 IP, 1 H, 0 R

B. Lidge: (S, 3) 1 IP, 1 H, 0 R

Brewers Pitching:

W. Obermueller: (L, 0-2), 6 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 1 IBB, 3 SO, 1 HR

D. Turnbow: 2 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 1 IBB

Astros Batting:

C. Burke: 2 2B

J. Bagwell: 1 HR, (7), 1 RBI (22)

L Berkman: 1 2B, 1 RBI (15)

J. Vizcaino: 1 2B, 1 RBI (2)

Brewers Batting:

R. Chamberlain: 1 RBI (5)

Astros Fielding:

C. Burke: E (Misplayed ball.)

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Postgame News & Notes:

AA Injury!!! Adamn Brinkman of the RockHounds has sustained a minor MCL spraing and will be out for at least 7 days.

Manager's Notes: With todays win, we have tied the Brewers for the lead in the NL Central. We are both 11-3.

Astros Update: The Astros are ranked 8th in pitching, 25th in offense, 9th in defense, 2nd in baserunning, and 15th overall.

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April 21st

Game 2 MIL @ HOU

Starters: B. Duckworth & C. Capuano

Final Score: MIL 7 HOU 5

MIL [ 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 2 ] 7 - 14 - 3

HOU [ 0 0 0 1 2 2 0 0 0 ] 5 - 13 - 0

Game Recap: With a strong outing by Duckworth, it looked like the Astros were on their way to another win, but the bullpen couldn't keep the lead.

Manager's Take: Well, you win some and you lose some, but that doesn't make losing any easier.

Astros Pitching:

B. Duckworth: 5 IP, 5 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 4 SO, 1 HR

C. Hernandez: 1 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 1 SO

C. Qualls: 1 IP, 4 H, 4 R, 4 ER, 1 SO, 1 HR

B. Lidge: 1 IP, 1 H, 0 R

D. Wheeler: (L, 0-1) 1 IP, 2 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 2 SO

Brewers Pitching:

C. Capuano: 6 IP, 11 H, 5 R, 3 ER, 1 BB, 1 SO, 1 HR

D. Turnbow: 1 2/3 IP, 2 H, 0 R

M. Adams: (W, 2-0), 1/3 IP, 0 H, 0 R

J Bennet: (S, 7) 1 IP, 0 H, 0 R

Astros Batting:

A. Jones: 1 HR (14), 2 RBI (21)

W. Taveras: 1 RBI (3), 1 SB (16)

J. Vizcaino: 1 RBI (3)

J. Wilson: 1 RBI (2)

Brewers Batting:

B. Hall: 1 HR (2), 1 RBI (3)

J. Spivey: 1 3B, 2 RBI (5)

L. Overbay: 1 3B, 1 RBI (13)

C. Lee: 1 RBI (17)

R. Branyan: 1 RBI (13)

R. Chamberlain: 1 RBI (6)

Brewers Fielding:

B. Hall: E (Bad throw)

R. Branyan: E (Bad throw), E (Misplayed ball)

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Postgame News & Notes:

MLB Injury!!! Mets ace Pedro Martinez fractured his arm after being hit by a hard line drive. He will be out for at least 47 days.

Callups/Send Downs!!! Hiroshi Taguchi, and Melvin Wooten have been called up from AA Corpus Christi to play for the AAA Express. C. Tremie has been sent down to AA to make room for Taguchi who will take over as the everyday catcher.

Astros Transaction!!! In lew of the callups, the Hooks have signed utility man Rich Morgan as a backup.

Astros Transaction!!! The Hooks have traded SS N. George to Boston for AA SS D. Uribe.

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I like that trade, although the game ranks George better overall, Uribe is a top 100 prospect, and has alot of power. I guess I'll have to wait to see how it goes to see if it was a good move or not.

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April 22nd

Game 1 HOU @ STL

Starters: R. Clemens & J. Marquis

Final Score: STL 8 HOU 4

STL [ 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0 1 0 4 ] 8 - 13 - 0

HOU [ 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 2 0 0 ] 4 - 7 - 4

Game Recap: Cards edge out Astros in 11 inning game.Clemens and Marquis both put in solid outings. In the 9th, it was 4 - 2 St. Louis, but back to back home runs from Bagwell and Jones gave the Astros the lead. However because of an error, the Cardinals tied it up. In the 11th, bases loaded, 0 outs, Wheeler gets a pop-up and then a K, then tosses a fat one down the middle for Larry Walker to hit past the center field wall.

Manager's Take: We lost due to 4 errors, which shouldn't happen, we are in the major leagues not high school! The umpires blew 3 calls in the game, the last of which I got thrown out arguing. This was just one of those games.

Astros Pitching:

R. Clemens: 6 1/3 IP, 6 H, 3 R, 2 ER, 3 SO, 1 HR

R. Springer: 2/3 IP, 2 H, 0 R

C. Young: 2/3 IP, 2 H, 0 R

B. Lidge: 1 1/3 IP, 1 H, 1 R, 0 ER, 1 SO

C. Qualls: (L, 1-1), 1 IP, 1 H, 2 R, 1 ER, 1 SO

D. Wheeler: 2/3 IP, 1 H, 2 R, 0 ER, 1 SO, 1 HR

Cardinals Pitching:

J. Marquis: 7 IP, 3 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 1 SO, 1 HR

J. Tavarez: 1 IP. 2 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 1 SO, 1 HR

J. Isringhausen: 1 IP, 2 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 2 HR

M. Myers: (W, 1-0), 2 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 2 SO

Astros Batting:

J. Bagwell: 1 HR (Eight), 1 RBI (23)

A. Jones: 1 HR (15), 1 RBI (22)

M. Ensberg: 1 HR (4), 1 RBI (7)

C. Burke: 1 HR (1), 1 RBI (2)

Cardinals Batting:

L. Walker: 1 HR (2), 4 RBI (6)

A. Pujols: 1 HR (2), 1 RBI (5)

S. Rolen: 2 RBI (9)

J. Mabry: 1 RBI (1)

Astros Fielding:

J. Bagwell: E (Misplayed throw), E (Misplayed throw, although really Ensberg's fault)

C. Burke: E (Bad throw)

D. Wheeler: E (Misplayed ground ball)

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Postgame News & Notes:

The Astros, due to a need of more players now have 25 players on each minor league affiliate. Details below.

Callups!!! Brett Perez of the Hooks is now playing for AAA RR. Justin DeJean has been called up from A to play with the Hooks.

Astros Transactions!!! The Astros have signed Matt Chacon, Luis Everett, Alex Finley, Timo Woodard, Paul Magruder, and Mike Bulger. The Manager will decide where to place each of them after a few days performance. All of the contracts together come to a value of about 1 million.

MLB Injury!!! Greg Jones of the Angels has an inflamed right elbow and will be out for 15 days.

AAA Injury!!! Chris Woodward of the Tides tore his knee MCL and won't play again this season.

AA Injury!!! J. Mowatt of the Smokies fractured his toe and will be out for a month.

Manager's Notes: We are looking to trade Carlos Hernandez due to his performance and attitude toward the orginization. Also, we are hoping Qualls can work his troubles out soon.

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April 24th

Game 2 HOU @ STL

Final Score: STL 4 HOU 2

STL [ 0 1 0 0 0 2 1 0 X ] 4 - 7 - 0

HOU [ 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 ] 2 - 10 - 0

Game Recap: After being shut out by St. Louis ace Mulder for 8 innings, the Astros got things going in the 9th with two outs. With a runner on 1st and 2nd, Palmeiro lined out to short, rally killed.

Manager's Take: You just hate to lose games like this. Oswalt was strong yet again, but Mulder was just amazing. Qualls did give up a home run on his first pitch, but not a single run after that, which is a good sign.

Astros Pitching:

R. Oswalt: (L, 2-1) 6 IP, 6 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 3 SO, 1 HR

C. Qualls: 2 IP, 1 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 2 SO, 1 HR

Cardinals Pitching:

M. Mulder: (W, 3-0) 8 2/3 IP, 10 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 3 SO

J. Isringhausen: (S, 3) 1/3 IP, 0 H, 0 R

Astros Batting:

C. Burke: 2 RBI (4)

Cardinals Batting:

R. Sanders: 1 HR (4), 2 RBI (10)

D. Eckstein: 1 HR (2), 2 RBI (7)

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Postgame News & Notes:

AA Injury!!! The Mudcats announced that Ned Barnes sustained a strained ribcage and will be back in 10 days.

MLB Injury!!! Matt Holliday of the Rockies has sustained a strained ribcage and won't be back for at least 12 days.

NL Central Update: With the last 3 games ending in losses, the Astros are now 3 games behind the surging Brewers, who are 14 and 3. Behind Houston are the Cardinals who are 8 and 8. After that it is the Pirates who are 8 and 10. Chicago is 7 and 11 and 7.5 back. In last place are the Cincinati Reds, who are, despite having a strong team, 2 and 15.

Manager's Notes: This is starting to look like it is going to be one strange season. The Brewers can't seem to be beaten. On the other end of the spectrum, the Reds can't seem to get a win, and there really is no explanation.

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Ugh, that game sucked, and I can't figure out whats with the Brewers or the Reds. Oh well. I've been playing this game since it came out, I'm not used to losing 3 games in a row, this sucks lol.