The Astros brought their spring training record to 4-6 on Friday with a win over the Yankees. Houston came to the ball park ready to swing with 12 hits, 5 of which were extra base hits including a 2 run shot from Victor Diaz off of Andy Pettitte in the 2nd. The game was tied through 6 innings 5-5 until Houston put together a couple of 2 run innings in the 7th and 9th. The Yanks had 13 hits of their own but left 9 runners on base. Lance Niekro had the most impressive game offensively for Houston going 2-for-5 with 2 RBI and a run scored. Victor Diaz also had a solid game going 1-for-4 with a homer, 2 RBI and a run scored.
Shawn Chacon was given the start for Houston and had a solid showing in 3 innings giving up 4 hits and 2 runs. Chris Sampson earned the win for the ‘Stros in 3 innings of work he gave up 5 hits, 3 runs, 1 homer, and K’d 2. It was a solid showing for the Houston bullpen but they is still much more to work on going into the regular season. Andy Pettitte was given the start for the Yankees and had himself a solid showing as well. He went 2.2 innings gving up 3 hits, 2 runs, a homer, and K’d 2. Mariano Rivera also pitched a solid inning going hitless and striking out 2. The Astros had an overall solid showing vs. the Yanks, final score 9-5, getting payback for the game they lost on Monday.
Next Up: Houston has a split squad game on Saturday with Felipe Paulino facing Washington at Home with a 12:05 start. Wandy Rodriguez will be on the road with the rest of the ‘Stros to play the Braves, also a 12:05 start.
March 9th, 2008 at 1:08 pm
Spring training record may be bad, but beating the Yankees shows new hope of this season.
Go Stros!
March 9th, 2008 at 8:01 pm
The Astros really looked good out there. Let’s see if they can keep it up when the games count. Great blog! Hopefully the Colt 45 fever won’t strike the boys into another annual slump around the all star break. Let’s face it…Clemens is good for 15 wins easy!