[Game Four]

Astros win a tight one, go up 3-1

 

Astros have to outslug them today...7-5.

DD

 

Man.. I hope Backe all of a sudden turns into his "last years" self. He has been scaring me lately. Hopefully the friendly confines of MMP helps his confidence.

 

Yeah, Backe scares me a little too. I think if we do lose a game at home, this is gonna be the one.

 

this is THE game. if they win today, i think they're headed to the World Series.

i'll be there with my son. can't wait!!

 

what's today first pitch 3:05 or 3:45... the guys on BBTN said 3:45 (awfully long pregame).... i'm running out of dvr space and want to only record the game...

 

i don't know for sure...but i'm guessing closer to 3:45. the pre-games are getting out of hand. i don't remember that from last season.

 

He has great stuff, but what is between his ears is the problem he gets flustered and allows a big inning to often.

If he ever learns to seriously let things go, and move on to the next pitch he could be a very good pitcher.

DD

 

Probably 3:45 to give the networks some leeway for the Cowboys v Giants game.

I think it airs on Fox before the Stros game, and I am certain Fox does not want to switch off for fans of either of those games.

DD

 

yeah..but even yesterday's game didn't see a first pitch until around 3:30 or so.

 

This is the crucial game of the series....if the Cards win, it is still anyone's series...if the Astros win, it will be VERY tough for the Cards to win 3 in a row against our best pitchers.

Today's game is the pivotal game of the match....let's hope Backe has his head on straight.

Sometimes I wish Clemens would visit the mound instead of Hickey.



DD

 

I'm going to the game today so we will win. BTW I saw Chad Qualls and Jose Lima at Pub Fiction last night. Jose Lima was wearing a Astros cap. LOL.

Go Stros!

 

At Minute Maid yesterday they kept saying that todays game was 3:45 first pitch....hope that helps...

 

I was at MMP for Game 3, and the big screens flashed that Game 4 first pitch would be at 3:45.

What a huge game here...if we can win the only game that Pettitte/Clemens/Oswalt don't pitch, you have to like our chances.

 

Backe will have a gutsy pitching performance today just like he had in game 5 last yr at MMP against the cards and last until at least the 6th inning. Again with timely hits the 'Stros win 5-2.

 

I live for this baby!

Yesterday was amazing. I was able to attend Game 3 for FREE, minus the price of gas to drive down to Houston.

I'm back in College Station today. Go Stros!!!

 

Come on Backe! A win today and the Stros will be in the drivers seat to play the White Sox in the World Series! Astros pull it out todat 6-4.

 

I've been thinking that 7 is our magic number for today. If we get 7 runs, we win (obviously). Anything less, and I'll be nervous.

Here's hoping that Backe rediscovers his NLCS magic from last year, and we don't need to win a slugfest!

 

This one is huge, We gotta get this one today.