After dropping Game 1 of the World Series, one scroll through Astros’ Twitter indicated the sky had fallen and the season was over. Blame abounded, with various parties taking the brunt of the criticism. Dusty Baker and Justin Verlander were the most common recipients. Luis Garcia received some vitriol after he yielded the go-ahead bomb in […] “Guess Who’s Back, Back Again,” … [Read more...] about “Guess Who’s Back, Back Again,” Altuve’s Back, Tell a Friend
The Necessary Context for Martin Maldonado and His World Series Game 1 Bat
The Houston Astros‘ players and fans are constantly chided by every other MLB team’s fan base over the 2017 cheating scandal. While it is not worth rehashing that as other bombastic and disingenuous news websites tend to do, it is worth focusing on the here and now, and the reality of the illegal bat used by Maldonado. […] The Necessary Context for Martin Maldonado and His … [Read more...] about The Necessary Context for Martin Maldonado and His World Series Game 1 Bat
Framber Valdez Dominates, Astros take Game 2
After the Houston Astros’ inexplicable meltdown in Game 1, Framber Valdez was left with no choice but to be dominant last night. Dominate is precisely what he did. The Astros ended up winning Game 2 to tie the series up at 1-1, heading to Philadelphia for three games. The Phillies lineup from top to bottom […] Framber Valdez Dominates, Astros take Game 2 - Climbing Tal's Hill - … [Read more...] about Framber Valdez Dominates, Astros take Game 2
“What Happened Last Night?” How the Houston Astros Squandered a Five-Run Lead
Before cups of coffee could be poured and showers taken, the city of Houston awakened this morning, scratching their eyes, asking themselves, “what happened last night?” Game 1 of the World Series may have began with a closed roof, but the Astros’ faithful threatened to blow the roof open after Kyle Tucker’s second home run […] “What Happened Last Night?” How the Houston Astros … [Read more...] about “What Happened Last Night?” How the Houston Astros Squandered a Five-Run Lead
Five Astros Named Finalists for Silver Slugger Award
While Houston Astros fans are eagerly awaiting the start of the 2022 World Series, Louisville Slugger released the finalists for the Silver Slugger award Thursday morning, of which feature five Astros players announced on the team’s Twitter page. The Silver Slugger is awarded annually to the best offensive player at each position in both the […] Five Astros Named Finalists for … [Read more...] about Five Astros Named Finalists for Silver Slugger Award