Astros Make History (10/18/2004)

Ok, First off; Congratulations Boston. Red Sox pull through. ( I think.. I was a bit busy with the Astros game.. personally.)

Second, but in my book more importantly;
ASTROS = History in the making.
But let me tell you why... just in case you missed it :]

Brandon Backe #41 made history tonight. Pitched all the way through to the 8th inning. Finally sitting it out for the 9th. And This is amazing because this Galveston native is only 26, has only been a straight up pitcher for 3 or 4 years now. Pitching for the Astros - everyone knows this is a dream come true. And honestly Houston, as one of the Killer B's - he's becoming a dream come true. Eight full innings! Can you believe it, folks. That's - and this is only so I'm told, I'll check it out further tomorrow - History for the nationals. I'm still an Oswalt #44 fan all the way, but Backe and Beltran and Kent have made my week. As I'm sure they have many others - let me get to why.... :]

Carlos Beltran #15, is without a doubt the man to watch this season. He's stolen like 40'something bases alone this season. 16 have been like from first to second. This man can hit, and run - obviously, but far more importantly, in this game; He can Catch. Possibly the biggest highlight from this game. Outside the ending, of course. I've loved out field ever since I was a wee little kid. Players like Beltran are just the reasons as to why.

Jeff Kent #12, now, out of the three men I have just metioned, I'm sure it's a tie between Kent and Backe, for Player Of The Hour status - with good reason; Bottom of the 9th - you gotta love games that make the dramatic 9th stories - anyways, Bottom of the 9th, Nothin' to Nothin' - I believe Beltran's on second... I really wish I could recall who's on first (I'll post it soon I'm sure) and up steps Jeff Kent, literally the moment of truth for the fans, for the Astros in this game, and Jeff Kent, comes out, and ends the game in a truly magnificent fashion. Hit's it, Out of the Park - game ends Astros 3 to Nothing. Nice having you Cardinals - awfully entertaining. They really are a great team to play against.. and of course beat.

Now, so I'm told again; Whatever teams win the 5th, normally go on to win the series - 9 times out of 11. I can't say I have that all correct. Again I'm still double checking everything. Just to excited to wait.

I don't care where you live, if you like Baseball - if you have ever liked Baseball - the ASTROS are the team to watch. And yeah I'm a Houston Girl - so I'm a bit parcial.. then again up until this season, I was a Cubs fan.

For tonight's game, I would have liked to see more of #44, even in dug out shots *sighs lightly* - but I'll live. One of the best games I've watched in a long, long time.

So go, Boston.
And further more

GO ASTROS

We love ya!

Whatever Tomorrow Brings... Spiral Out... Wave On...