The Astros-Padres game yesterday was one of those games you will never forget thanks to a swarm of honeybees that decided to visit PETCO Park in the 9th inning. The Astros were already ahead 6-1 and went on to win the game 7-2 finishing the season 6-1 against the Padres.
It was thanks to a couple of Killer B’s on the Roster: Geoff Blum and Lance Berkman. Both players had great games with Lance Berkman on base four times with 2 walks and 2 doubles. Geoff Blum drove in four runs including his second homerun of the season.
But the story wasn’t about the Astros or about their 15-5 record against the West this year. (Seriously… how bad is that league that the Astros are doing good against them.) The story that made SportsCenter was the thousand of insects that made a beeline for a ballgirl’s jacket along the left field.
“It’s how the year has gone,” Blum said. “Bizarre things. You think you’ve seen it all in baseball, and you see something new.’
After a 52-minute delay, a beekeeper came in and removed them. Now the Astros and Paulino face San Francisco and some guy named Sadowski. On Saturday and Sunday, they face Lincecum and Randy Johnson. Let’s hope for a sweep and be happy with 1 loss.
NOTE: The Astros claimed a 2B German Duran off the waiver wire from the Texas Rangers on July 1.
Posted by macavityabc on July 3, 2009 at 3:19 pm
I’m almost afraid to say this, but it looks like Berkman is becoming himself again. Since the All-Star break last year, he’s been somebody else, but in June he started coming back. I hope it’s permanent.
Posted by superpowers on July 3, 2009 at 3:23 pm
I know. I almost hate to say it as well. Even if he does get back to form though and the Astros make it to the playoffs (which is still doable in this division), I don’t think they can get out of the first round.