Archive for May, 2009

Back to under .500 game thread: May 3, Astros at Braves

I tire of this. How about a winning streak? Too much to ask?

Game 23 – Astros 5, Braves 1

It seems no matter what this team does, they can never get over that .500 hurdle. I have a feeling that once they’re finally able to surpass it, they’ll take off. But, until then, we have to sit through games like these. Oh, and I hope it stops raining. Rain delays aren’t much fun.

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Astros 5, Braves 1

Houston Astros vs. Atlanta Braves - Box Score - May 02, 2009 - ESPN

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Ha-ha Hampton game thread: May 2, Astros at Braves

Can he pitch again today? Can he at least come out for batting practice so the fans can boo him again?

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Game 22 – Braves 7, Astros 2

Mike Hampton. That’s all that I really have to say. He started the series opener against the Braves in Atlanta on Friday night, and his reception wasn’t exactly welcoming. Probably for two reasons: he left the team after they had put up with his injury madness for 3 years, and because the Braves’ offense awoke and knocked him out of the game early. Let’s go.

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Braves 7, Astros 2

Houston Astros vs. Atlanta Braves - Box Score - May 01, 2009 - ESPN

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Game 21 – Cardinals 5, Braves 3

I still dislike the Cardinals. Wednesday night was just more of an indication why. Vazquez pitched really well, but the Cardinals had to go and spoil it in one inning. Despicable.

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Hamptonian game thread: May 1, Astros at Braves

May Day! May Day!

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