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Five in a row
The Associated Press
This is five wins in a row, and all have been exciting comeback wins. It seems the team has full confidence in getting a win, no matter what the score. They’ve overcome 4-0 deficits and a two-run deficit in the ninth inning with Eric Gagne on the hill. Tonight, they overcame a 2-0 deficit and won it again in the bottom of the ninth.
Three random thoughts
- Kaz Matsui used some heads-up baserunning in the ninth. A ball got away from the catcher when he was on second base and he made a great jump and got to third. That forced the outfield to play in with just one out and Carlos Lee popped it over the centerfielder’s glove for the win.
- A day after he went 5-for-5, Lance Berkman tied a club record with eight straight hits. His eighth hit was a monstrous home run over the railroad tracks.
- After a horrible season start, Jose Valverde has taken a 180. I don’t know if he’s given up a run in the last two weeks. His ERA is now below that of Roy Oswalt.
Comments
By Alan
May 9, 2008 11:30 AM | Link to this
A little of subject, but I wanted to touch on the upcoming draft which is a big issue for the astros. New regime needs to make a statement. Word is they are really high on Ricky Oropesa out of Rancho Cucamonga. He is flying in in a few weeks to take BP at Minute Maid. This kid apparently is the premier power hitter in the country. More power than Moustakas from Im told. Just a heads up for everyone as the draft approaches in a little over 3 weeks.