Astros 7, Padres 1
I was awful pleased to see Brian Moehler (5-4) win his third straight decision last night. The aging righty allowed just a solo home run over six innings while striking out a season-high eight batters. Moehler did walk a season-high four, but I'll let it slide since he was able to strand all of them.
Coupled with division-leading Milwaukee's loss, the Astros' win brings them within four games of first place. The Astros were 16-11 in the month of June including a 6-2 record in series play. They're currently up 2-1 in in their four-game set in San Diego. Another month of winning ball and the Astros may just find themselves in the NL Central driver's seat.
Odds & Ends Dept.
The Chronicle's Richard Justice writes why he love's baseball and the special quality of the Astros.
Also from Justice: Wandy Coming of Age
How does the Astro's payroll stack-up against the rest of the town's big clubs?
- Texans 2008-09: $108.4 (22nd in NFL)
- Astros 2009: $102.9 (8th in MLB)
- Rockets 2008-2009: $73.5 (8th in NBA)
Here's how the Astros' individual salaries stack up against Houstons' other professional athletes.
Because you asked: Here's a list from ESPN's Rob Neyer on quirky MLB park features he likes. Leading off: Tal's Hill.
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Thank you sir for linking that writer's favorite quirks in MLB ballparks. It was a good read. After browsing through the article I was surprised to find that the Bernie the Brewer homerun slide, the rocks in the Angels outfield, and finally the waterfall at the Royals park.
What are some of your favorite ballpark quirks? Besides the hill of course!
I like the right field swimming pool at the BOB - or whatever Arizona calls it these days. I remember seeing Mark Grace(I believe it was as a Cub) hit a ball in there many years ago. Some of the swimmers were needless to say a bit startled.
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