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Wednesday, April 2, 2008
Bats silent again
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Two games, one run. I thought this was a new offense?
Five random thoughts
- The Astros had their first run of the season in the sixth inning when Michael Bourn walked with the bases loaded.
- Brandon Backe pitched five innings and didn’t give up any runs until the fourth inning off a two run homer by Scott Hairston. It’s good seeing Backe pitch well on the road, something he normally doesn’t do. He was pulled for pinch hitter Jose Cruz, Jr. I don’t think Backe should ever be pulled for a pinch hitter. He bats as good as anyone and it wastes a player.
- Michael Bourn is having an exciting run this early in the season. He’s stolen three this season and has covered center field very well. Anyone who can push Hunter Pence out of center has to be good.
- Oscar Villereal and Doug Brocail shut down the Padres in the last two innings. Seems like the pitching we have worried about is doing fine so far.
- The story of the game was Trevor Hoffman closing the game after blowing a couple saves down the stretch last season. I’m sure Padres fans are breathing easier after seeing him shut down the Astros. But maybe that’s not such a large feat.
