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Monday, March 12, 2012

Posted on March 12, 2012 at 12:52 AM.

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For being as young a team as there is in the league, the Astros didn't show it on opening night. They got an early lift in the 2nd, when LF, J.D. Martinez sent a rocket into the Crawford Boxes to put them up 1-0. They got a quality start out of Wandy Rodriguez, but his struggles in the 5th kept him from getting a decision in this one. With 2 outs in the bottom of the 9th, and trailing by 1, new Astros SS, Jed Lowrie sent a 2-2 fastball off the train tracks to tie the game up for the Astros. Unfortunately, Lowrie's celebration was short lived, as he jammed his wrist the next inning and is expected to miss 1-2 weeks. Both bullpens kept it deadlocked until the bottom of the 13th when 3B, Jimmy Paredes led off the inning with a single and took 2nd on a SAC bunt by Bud Norris. Leadoff hitter, Jason Bourgeois then collected his only hit of the night with a single up the middle scoring the winning run in Paredes.

Jed Lowrie Game Tying HR in the 9th

Rockies at Astros \|
Apr 6, 2012	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	Extras	R	H	E
Colorado (0-0)	0	0	0	0	2	0	1	0	0	0	3	15	0
Houston (0-0)	0	1	0	0	0	0	1	0	1	1	4	11	3
W: Wilton Lopez L: Matt Belisle

Scoring Summary
SCORING DETAILS			COL	HOU
HOU	2	J.D Martinez Solo Home Run	0	1
COL	5	Dexter Fowler RBI Single	1	1
COL	5	Carlos Gonzalez RBI Single	2	1
COL	7	Troy Tulowitzki RBI Single	3	1
HOU	7	Carlos Lee Solo Home Run	3	2
HOU	9	Jed Lowrie Solo Home Run	3	3
HOU	13	Jason Bourgeois GW RBI Single	3	4

Colorado Rockies
HITTERS	AB	R	H	RBI	BB	SO	HR	AVG
D. Fowler	4	0	1	1	0	2	0	.250
E. Young	3	0	1	0	0	1	0	.333
C. Gonzalez	6	0	2	1	0	1	0	.333
T. Tulowitzki	6	0	2	1	0	2	0	.333
M. Cuddyer	6	0	1	0	0	0	0	.167
R. Hernandez	5	0	2	0	0	2	0	.400
W. Rosario	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	.000
C. Blake	6	0	0	0	0	2	0	.000
M. Scutaro	6	0	3	0	0	2	0	.500
C. Blackmon	6	1	1	0	0	2	0	.167
J. Chacin	3	2	1	0	0	0	0	.333
R. Betancourt	1	0	0	0	0	1	0	.000
R. Brothers	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	1.000
J. Herrera	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000
TEAM TOTALS	53	3	15	3	1	15
BATTING: 2B: J. Chacin, C. Blackmon RBI: T. Tulowitzki, D. Fowler, C. Gonzalez

Houston Astros
HITTERS	AB	R	H	RBI	BB	SO	HR	AVG
J. Bourgeois	6	0	1	1	0	4		.167
J. Lowrie	5	1	4	1	0	1	1	.800
A. Sanchez	0	0	0	0	0	0		.000
C. Lee	5	1	2	1	0	0	1	.400
J.D. Martinez	5	1	1	1	0	1	1	.200
J.D. Drew	5	0	0	0	0	1		.000
C. Snyder	4	0	1	0	0	1		.250
J. Schafer	0	0	0	0	0	0		.000
J. Castro	1	0	1	0	0	0		1.000
J. Altuve	5	0	0	0	0	1		.000
J. Paredes	5	1	1	0	0	0		.200
W. Rodriguez	1	0	0	0	0	0		.000
M. Downs	1	0	0	0	0	1		.000
C. Johnson	1	0	0	0	0	1		.000
W. Lopez	1	0	0	0	0	1		.000
B. Norris	0	0	0	0	0	0		.000
TEAM TOTALS	45	4	11	4	0	12
BATTING: HR: C. Lee (1), J.D. Martinez (1), J. Lowrie (1) GIDP: C. Lee RBI: J. Bourgeois (1), C. Lee (1), J.D. Martinez (1), J. Lowrie (1) SAC: B. Norris
BASERUNNING: CS: J. Lowrie
FIELDING: E: J. Lowrie, J.D. Martinez, J. Altuve

Colorado Rockies
PITCHERS	IP	H	R	ER	BB	SO	HR	ERA
J. Chacin	7	4	2	2	0	6	2	2.57
R. Betancourt (H,1)	1	0	0	0	0	1	0	0.00
R. Brothers	2	3	1	1	0	2	1	4.50
M. Belisle (L, 0-1)	2.1	4	1	1	0	3	0	3.86

Houston Astros
PITCHERS	IP	H	R	ER	BB	SO	HR	ERA
W. Rodriguez	6	6	2	2	0	6	0	3.00
D. Carpenter	1.0	2	1	1	0	2	0	9.00
F. Rodriguez	1.1	3	0	0	0	3	0	0.00
S. Escalona	0.2	1	0	0	0	1	0	0.00
J. Abreu	1.0	2	0	0	0	1	0	0.00
W. Lopez (W, 1-0)	3	1	0	0	1	2	0	0.00
TEAM TOTALS	13	15	3	3	1	15	0

Houston Astros 2012 Schedule

Posted on March 12, 2012 at 12:12 AM.

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Houston Astros 2012 Schedule
DATE	OPPONENT	RESULT
Apr 6	vs Colorado Rockies	Won, 4-3
Apr 7	vs Colorado Rockies
Apr 8	vs Colorado Rockies
Apr 9	vs Atlanta Braves
Apr 10	vs Atlanta Braves
Apr 11	vs Atlanta Braves
Apr 13	at Miami Marlins
Apr 14	at Miami Marlins
Apr 15	at Miami Marlins
Apr 16	at Washington Nationals
Apr 17	at Washington Nationals
Apr 18	at Washington Nationals
Apr 19	at Washington Nationals
Apr 20	vs Los Angeles Dodgers
Apr 21	vs Los Angeles Dodgers
Apr 22	vs Los Angeles Dodgers
Apr 23	at Milwaukee Brewers
Apr 24	at Milwaukee Brewers
Apr 25	at Milwaukee Brewers
Apr 27	at Cincinnati Reds
Apr 28	at Cincinnati Reds
Apr 29	at Cincinnati Reds
Apr 30	vs New York Mets
May 1	vs New York Mets
May 2	vs New York Mets
May 4	vs St. Louis Cardinals
May 5	vs St. Louis Cardinals
May 6	vs St. Louis Cardinals
May 7	vs Miami Marlins
May 8	vs Miami Marlins
May 9	vs Miami Marlins
May 11	at Pittsburgh Pirates
May 12	at Pittsburgh Pirates
May 13	at Pittsburgh Pirates
May 14	at Philadelphia Phillies
May 15	at Philadelphia Phillies
May 16	vs Milwaukee Brewers
May 17	vs Milwaukee Brewers
May 18	vs Texas Rangers
May 19	vs Texas Rangers
May 20	vs Texas Rangers
May 21	vs Chicago Cubs
May 22	vs Chicago Cubs
May 23	vs Chicago Cubs
May 25	at Los Angeles Dodgers
May 26	at Los Angeles Dodgers
May 27	at Los Angeles Dodgers
May 28	at Colorado Rockies
May 29	at Colorado Rockies
May 30	at Colorado Rockies
May 31	at Colorado Rockies
Jun 1	vs Cincinnati Reds
Jun 2	vs Cincinnati Reds
Jun 3	vs Cincinnati Reds
Jun 5	vs St. Louis Cardinals
Jun 6	vs St. Louis Cardinals
Jun 7	vs St. Louis Cardinals
Jun 8	at Chicago White Sox
Jun 9	at Chicago White Sox
Jun 10	at Chicago White Sox
Jun 12	at San Francisco Giants
Jun 13	at San Francisco Giants
Jun 14	at San Francisco Giants
Jun 15	at Texas Rangers
Jun 16	at Texas Rangers
Jun 17	at Texas Rangers
Jun 18	vs Kansas City Royals
Jun 19	vs Kansas City Royals
Jun 20	vs Kansas City Royals
Jun 22	vs Cleveland Indians
Jun 23	vs Cleveland Indians
Jun 24	vs Cleveland Indians
Jun 25	vs San Diego Padres
Jun 26	vs San Diego Padres
Jun 27	vs San Diego Padres
Jun 28	vs San Diego Padres
Jun 29	at Chicago Cubs
Jun 30	at Chicago Cubs
Jul 1	at Chicago Cubs
Jul 2	at Pittsburgh Pirates
Jul 3	at Pittsburgh Pirates
Jul 4	at Pittsburgh Pirates
Jul 5	at Pittsburgh Pirates
Jul 6	vs Milwaukee Brewers
Jul 7	vs Milwaukee Brewers
Jul 8	vs Milwaukee Brewers
Jul 13	at San Francisco Giants
Jul 14	at San Francisco Giants
Jul 15	at San Francisco Giants
Jul 16	at San Diego Padres
Jul 17	at San Diego Padres
Jul 18	at San Diego Padres
Jul 19	at San Diego Padres
Jul 20	at Arizona Diamondbacks
Jul 21	at Arizona Diamondbacks
Jul 22	at Arizona Diamondbacks
Jul 23	vs Cincinnati Reds
Jul 24	vs Cincinnati Reds
Jul 25	vs Cincinnati Reds
Jul 26	vs Pittsburgh Pirates
Jul 27	vs Pittsburgh Pirates
Jul 28	vs Pittsburgh Pirates
Jul 29	vs Pittsburgh Pirates
Jul 30	at Milwaukee Brewers
Jul 31	at Milwaukee Brewers
Aug 1	at Milwaukee Brewers
Aug 3	at Atlanta Braves
Aug 4	at Atlanta Braves
Aug 5	at Atlanta Braves
Aug 6	vs Washington Nationals
Aug 7	vs Washington Nationals
Aug 8	vs Washington Nationals
Aug 9	vs Washington Nationals
Aug 10	vs Milwaukee Brewers
Aug 11	vs Milwaukee Brewers
Aug 12	vs Milwaukee Brewers
Aug 13	at Chicago Cubs
Aug 14	at Chicago Cubs
Aug 15	at Chicago Cubs
Aug 17	vs Arizona Diamondbacks
Aug 18	vs Arizona Diamondbacks
Aug 19	vs Arizona Diamondbacks
Aug 21	at St. Louis Cardinals
Aug 22	at St. Louis Cardinals
Aug 23	at St. Louis Cardinals
Aug 24	at New York Mets
Aug 25	at New York Mets
Aug 26	at New York Mets
Aug 28	vs San Francisco Giants
Aug 29	vs San Francisco Giants
Aug 30	vs San Francisco Giants
Aug 31	vs Cincinnati Reds
Sep 1	vs Cincinnati Reds
Sep 2	vs Cincinnati Reds
Sep 3	at Pittsburgh Pirates
Sep 4	at Pittsburgh Pirates
Sep 5	at Pittsburgh Pirates
Sep 7	at Cincinnati Reds
Sep 8	at Cincinnati Reds
Sep 9	at Cincinnati Reds
Sep 10	vs Chicago Cubs
Sep 11	vs Chicago Cubs
Sep 12	vs Chicago Cubs
Sep 13	vs Philadelphia Phillies
Sep 14	vs Philadelphia Phillies
Sep 15	vs Philadelphia Phillies
Sep 16	vs Philadelphia Phillies
Sep 18	at St. Louis Cardinals
Sep 19	at St. Louis Cardinals
Sep 20	at St. Louis Cardinals
Sep 21	vs Pittsburgh Pirates
Sep 22	vs Pittsburgh Pirates
Sep 23	vs Pittsburgh Pirates
Sep 24	vs St. Louis Cardinals
Sep 25	vs St. Louis Cardinals
Sep 26	vs St. Louis Cardinals
Sep 28	at Milwaukee Brewers
Sep 29	at Milwaukee Brewers
Sep 30	at Milwaukee Brewers
Oct 1	at Chicago Cubs
Oct 2	at Chicago Cubs
Oct 3	at Chicago Cubs

Sunday, March 11, 2012

Astros New GM Doesn't Wait to Make Changes!

Posted on March 11, 2012 at 11:04 PM.

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We haven't even played the first game of the new 2012 season, and the Houston Astros new GM, Jeff Luhnow, is already making moves. Today the Astros announced the signing of 2 veterans, right fielder, J.D. Drew, and LHP Scott Kazmir. Drew will be inserted into the starting lineup immediately, playing left field, and it appears, Kazmir will be put into the 5th spot of the rotation sending J.A. Happ to the bullpen. Drew was quoted saying he wasn't willing to hang up the spikes yet, and he wants to come in and be a leader in this clubhouse and help these young guys turn the corner. Kazmir, who has had his struggles over the past few years with Tampa Bay and Los Angeles was more than ecstatic when he got the call from Luhnow. Kazmir grew up in Houston, pitching at Cy-Falls High School, before being drafted by the Rays. He's hoping Houston can be the spot he revitalizes his career and can get back to the All-Star he once was.

J.D. Drew

Scott Kazmir

Expectations Shot Following A Dismal Spring

Posted on March 11, 2012 at 11:03 PM.

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Spring training has come to a close for the Houston Astros, finishing with a dismal record of 12-18. Offensive woes could clearly be an issue this year, as the Astros failed to put up 9 runs in the 30 games, and only 8 one time. The pitching could help pace the 'Stros as they looked promising and could possibly give hope to the Houston fans, but no one should be expecting playoffs for these Houston Astros.

Wandy Rodriguez

Houston Astros: Rookies Turn to Sophomores (MLB2K12 360) Dynasty

Posted on March 11, 2012 at 10:55 PM.

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After a dismal 2011 season, the Houston Astros are back for the 2012 season, and again look to be the youngest team in the league. After finishing the season 56-106, the expectations aren't very high for the 2012 season, but this young group of guys, looks to quiet all the talk and put together a nice campaign. The Astros look to be led by a group of young offensive guys consisting of J.D. Martinez, Jose Altuve, and newcomer Jed Lowrie. They are also led by veterans on the mound with Brett Myers and Wandy Rodriguez. While some media writers have considered this to be basically a AAA team playing at the major league level, the Astros have other plans as they have come into this year with the motto of "Shock The World." With the new owner, Jim Crane, along with new GM, Jeff Luhnow, they look to help improve on a dismal season. It should be an interesting season down in the space city as they hope to turn the corner.

Going into the 2012 season, this is how the Houston Astros will look (First player listed is starter):
C: Chris Snyder/Jason Castro
1B: Carlos Lee/Matt Downs
2B:Jose Altuve/Matt Downs
SS: Jed Lowrie/Angel Sanchez
3B: Jimmy Paredes/Chris Johnson
LF: J.D. Martinez/J.B. Shuck
CF: Jason Bourgeois/J.B. Shuck
RF: Jordan Schafer/J.B. Shuck

SP: 1) Wandy Rodriguez (L) 2) Brett Myers (R) 3) Bud Norris (R) 4) Jordan Lyles (R) 5) J.A. Happ (L)

RP: Sergio Escalona (R)/ Juan Abreu (R) / David Carpenter (R) / Zach Duke (L)/ Aneury Rodriguez (R)
SU: Fernando Rodriguez (R)
CL: Wilton Lopez (R)