June 23, 2010

Foul Ball: Moyer Brilliant, Astros Firesale & Texas Hot Streak

Philadelphia 2 Cleveland 1: Jamie Moyer has been setting records lately. First Moyer became the oldest pitcher ever to defeat the Yankees. On Tuesday night, Moyer tied Hall of Famer and former Phillie Robin Roberts for the most home runs ever given up with 505. The Russell Branyan home run was the only blemish by Moyer who pitched brilliantly in eight innings giving up two hits, one run, and striking out five.

Houston 1 San Francisco 3: Poor Roy Oswalt. Ole Roy has pitched against the Giants three times this year and has faced Tim Lincecum three times this year and has lost all three games by a close margin this year. Oswalt didn't give up a run until the seventh inning, but the Astros couldn't give Oswalt enough run support. Lincecum gave up seven hits in eight innings, but only gave up one run.

Astros Trade Rumors: With the Astros promoting top prospects to the Majors, they have un-officially announced they're open for trades. Roy Oswalt and Lance Berkman will obviously be the players the Astros will look to move, but other players such as Pedro Feliz, Michael Bourn, and Jeff Keppinger will also most likely be traded. Expected buyers are Mets, Phillies, Dodgers, Giants, and Reds.

Tampa Bay 1 San Diego 2: The Padres really piss me off. They're suppose to go away by now, but haven't. Matt Latos shut down the Rays in seven innings giving up only three hits, no runs, and striking out eight. Chase Headley and Will Venable drove in the only two runs of the game for San Diego.

Colorado 2 Boston 1: In a re-match of the 07 World Series, the Rockies took the first game of the series. Todd Helton went 2-for-4 with an RBI in the fifth inning. Jon Lester, who won the clinching game of the 07 World Series, picked up his first loss since April despite only giving up one run.

NY Mets 14 Detroit 6: Angel Pagan was a homer shy of the cycle, but Pagan did drive in four runs against the Tigers. David Wright reached base five times and scored three runs. Ike Davis had three RBIs to go along with two RBIs from Jason Bay. The Tigers Brennan Boesch homered for the eleventh time in 48 games this season.

Texas 6 Pittsburgh 3: Texas won their ninth straight victory which is also the longest winning streak in the majors to date. Josh Hamilton extended his hitting streak to 17 games with a home run and a double. Tommy Hunter picked up the victory and Neftali Feliz picked up the save for Texas.

Create a Caption: This photo sums up the Astros season.


Video of the Day: Joe Mauer answers fan mail with his mom.


1 comment:

  1. I was there live for a brillant performance and a record setting night for Moyer. Yay me!

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