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Astros have this A.L. thing figured out

Greg Thurston — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 01:36:41 +0000

The Astros won their first road series of the season thanks to today’s 11-9 win over the White Sox. It was also the first series this season that the Astros have played under American League rules. Coincidence? Maybe not. The Astros seem to have discovered the secret to winning American League games… hit plenty of [...]

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It’s Designated Hitter time

Greg Thurston — Fri, 08 Jun 2012 22:44:28 +0000

Tonight the Astros start a three-game series in Chicago against the White Sox. Let’s hope last night’s blowout at the hands of the Cardinals isn’t a sign of things to come. The Astros have been terrible on the road and will be observing American League rules against a first place White Sox team. Tonight’s Astros lineup features J.D. Martinez as the DH, batting cleanup. I find it interesting that Fernando Martinez isn’t in the lineup, especially since Brad Mills said “we didn’t call him up to sit on the bench.” J.D. may be the DH of the future, but Fernando should be the DH right now.

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Philip Humber is Pitcher Perfect

Greg Thurston — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 13:58:13 +0000

Chicago White Sox pitcher Philip Humber is the newest member of “The Perfect Club.” Humber secured his place in baseball history by retiring all 27 Seattle Mariners that stepped into the batter’s box on Saturday afternoon.

You may remember Humber as the pitcher who led Rice University to the College World Series title back in 2003. Humber tossed a complete game against Stanford to give the Owls their first ever national championship. In three seasons at Rice, Humber compiled a 35-8 record.

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