The previous five years were horrid.
WP: Gott (3 – 2)
LP: Harris (5 – 5)
SV: Street (40)
Submitted by Sphinx Drummond
It’s a team game. It’s not about individual accomplishments. On a shitty team that has no shot of making post-season, individual accomplishments are highlighted and that is why Altuve winning the batting title had such an impact last year. On a good team, individual accomplishments take a backseat, all that is secondary, first and foremost on a good team it is all about winning and making a run at the post season.
Sometimes day games conflict with having to earn a living. I was able to pick up bits and pieces of Wednesday’s game. The Astros fell behind early, caught up and took the lead, then surrendered it and in the end, lost the game. A lot like last year, except last year it happened time after time, and this year it hasn’t happened nearly as often.
My expectations going in to this year were modest and have been exceeded tremendously. There are a but nine games left and the Astros are in the race. They might not make the post season but they are in the fight and that is more than any reasonable person could have foreseen. The club has a solid base and will continue to improve as time moves on.
This club has provided some great moments for fans to reminisce over for a long time. Years from now, when we get nostalgic about the past, we will remember the great turn around of 2015 with great fondness. The end of this season is near and the Astros still have a fighting chance. That is so cool. I can temper any disappointment about any possible negative outcome with the fact that this years team is way ahead of schedule.
The Astros are off Thursday and host the Rangers for three games starting Friday.