The Astros lost game 2 of a scheduled 3 game series against the Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday. The Tampa win evens the series at a game a piece. Houston now looks at a 34-41 record as they have now gone 1-9 through their last 10 games.
Houston had the game in hand up until the 9th inning where the Rays produced 2 runs to take a 4-3 victory. Carlos Lee once again produced for his ball club going 2-for-3 including a homer with 1 RBI and 2 runs scored. He now has his home run total at 16 this season with a batting average of .276. Geoff Blum also chipped in with a RBI going 2-for-4 with 1 RBI. His batting average sits at .234 this season with a total of 16 RBI. Lance Berkman had a solid game for the ‘Stros as well going 0-for-3 with a walk, a run scored and a stolen base.
Wandy Rodriguez took the mound for the Astros and pitched a solid game. He worked 5 and 2/3rds innings allowing 5 hits, 2 runs, 2 walks and 6 K’s. When he left the game the Astros were only down by 1 run. When Geoff Geary came in for some relief Houston had taken the lead by 1 run. He pitched 2.1 innings allowing just 1 hits, 1 walk and he struck out 1. His effort was very strong but the showing by Doug Brocail overshadowed any solid play that the ‘Stros put up. Brocial didn’t even make it through 1 inning but he gave up 3 hits and 2 runs. For his poor outing he was given his 1st blown save of the season and his record now stands at 2-3.
This was a very inconsistent game for the Astros as they really couldn’t get strong play from the pitchers. Hopefully in game 3 the ‘Stros can get solid production and keep the lead that they develope.
