Bourn Again

18-69 at the plate is barley something to brag about, but compared to last season, Michael Bourn has been baptized with a sophomore slump. When Jim Deshales asked Cecil Cooper who is player of the month was without any pause he stated Wandy Rodriguez as his pitcher. But when asked again about his 'player' of the month, he stated the Bourn Ultimatum! (How many puns am I going to use?).

on Saturday Houston played Tully Field like Minute Maid. First baseman Lance Berkman was awarded a hit on a play initially ruled an error on aging third baseman Chipper Jones . With two outs, Berkman hit a grounder that took a bad hop before Jones could field the ball. Then El Caballo popped out to third base to end the inning. the revised ruling left Berkman, who hit a first-inning homer, 2-for 5 in the game.

The Astros made history on Sunday by winning the series of the Braves for the First time in five years 7-5. Called me Michael Bourn had three hits with a go-ahead-run in the seventh. The bullpen gave up one run in eight innings and six relievers allowed two runs in four innings.

“The bullpen kind of bailed us out,” said manager Cecil Cooper. “What was it, 12 innings? That’s pretty good.”

Houston is still dead last in the NL Central with a record of 5-8 at home and 6-6 on the road. Starting Wednesday at Minute Maid Houston takes on arch rival Chicago Cubs. (I'll be watching on Thursday)


Tonight's concern is the Washington Nationals as Brian Moehler (0-2) takes on John Lannan (0-3) at Nationals Park at 6:05

Babe Ruth once said "Never let the fear of striking out get in your way." Don't doubt the Stros!