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Houston Astros VS Atlanta Braves : Spring Training Game 5(split squad)

The other half of he Astros will be facing the Atlanta Braves today at 1:05PM ET.

The Astros will be sending Brandon Backe to the hill, followed by Sampson, Geary and Paronto.  They will be facing ex-Astro in Mike Hampton.

Bourn, CF
Matsui, 2B
Pence, RF
Wigginton, 3B
Cruz, LF
House, DH
Niekro, 1B
Towles, C
Manzella, SS

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Braves Over Astros 6-4
Thankfully, wins and losses aren't the important aspect of spring games.  Some thoughts about the game....

THE GOOD

  1. Backe with 2 IP and no runs or hits allowed, and only one BB.  We're counting on Brandon, and hopefully this peformance is a good omen.
  2. Matsui with a good game: 1 for 2 with run scored and RBI (sac fly) and 1 stolen base.
  3. Wigginton continues to have a good spring at the plate.  He has 2 RBIs.
  4. Jose Cruz, Jr. finally broke through at the plate with 2 hits.
THE BAD
  1. Sampson with 3 runs allowed on 6 Hits in 2 innings.
  2. Relief pitcher struggles...Paronta and Geary, who both had previous rough outings, gave up runs.
Did I leave something out?
I was out of town. . .
this weekend, so missed the games--thanks for the PBP, everybody.

Also, if I missed that someone posted this elsewhere, then I apologize.  But it's worth a revisit, anyway--Roy's comment is priceless!

Thanks Danyah
Good read for sure.  Roy-O is classic.

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