The Astros got there chances at the Yankees new pitching prospect Joba Chamberlain but fell short losing to New York 2-1 on Friday. The loss is the ‘Stros 3rd in a row and they now have their record at 33-35 and continue to slide deeper into the NL Central.
Not much offensive productive for either team but Houston fell short 1 run despite the poor play by the Yanks bats. The only RBI came off the bat of Ty Wigginton who played well going 2-for-3 with 1 RBI. His batting average is now up to .286 and he also stole his 4th base of the year. Speaking of stoeln bases there were plenty by the Astros as Wiggy got one, Matsui got one, Michael Bourn got one, and Berkman got one. Bourn’s steal was his 27th of the season which is currently tops in baseball.
Shawn Chacon took the mound for the ‘Stros and had a solid showing. He worked 6.1 innings allowing 3 hits, 1 run, 4 walks, and 2 K’s. He didn’t get the loss because the game was tied when he was replaced. Doug Brocail did get the loss though working just 1 inning allowing the game winning run that came in the 8th inning. The loss brings Brocail’s record to 2-1 with a 2.55 ERA. New Yankee starter Joba Chamberlain was given the start for his club and pitched an okay game. He worked 6 inning allowing 6 hits,1 run and 4 walks. He didn’t recieve the win either as the game was tied at a run a piece when he exited.
A close game against a good team like the Yankees. Too bad the ‘Stros couldn’t find a way to get the bats going. The 2 teams will face again on Saturday in game 2.
