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Astros outscore Padres 11-7 in final eight innings
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Five random thoughts from the rest of the Astros’ 18-11 loss to the Padres
- After the Padres tacked on another run in the second inning to make the score 12-0, the Astros bats came alive. Eric Munson hit a solo homer in the third inning and then the fourth inning came where the Astros scored seven runs. Lance Berkman hit a two-run shot, Luke Scott hit a solo shot, Orlando Palmeiro had an RBI single and Chris Burke hit a three-run homer to make the score 12-8 and gave the fans a reason for hope.
- Those hopes dimmed in the top of the fifth as Dave Borkowski gave up three runs (one earned). One play was especially frustrating on a comebacker to the mound with the bases loaded. Borkowski threw back to the catcher Munson for an apparent out at home. Munson would have had an easy double play if he just touched the plate and not lost the handle on the ball.
- But the Astros came back in the bottom of the inning with three more runs to draw within four again. Scott, Jason Lane and Munson each had RBI singles.
- It’s hard to believe that even though Houston scored 11 runs, they let some opportunities for more get away. The bases were loaded for Burke in the seventh inning but he struck out swinging.
- One would think that with an 11-run cushion, it would be easy for Padres starter Tim Stauffer to pick up the win. But he was pulled in the fourth inning and was credited with giving up seven runs.
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By skip
July 30, 2007 4:42 PM | Link to this
That was clearly Bork’s fault. He threw wide and Munson was pulled off base. He may have gotten one but lost handle trying to get into position off balance. Pitcher’s error. Oh well. They scored a heck of alot of runs.