Shaky Start But Back On Track

The Astros started June with a dubious start. For the first ten games, the listlessly won eight games and lost only two games.

The Astros needed a tough road opponent to help get back on track. The schedule makers smiled on the Astros though. A trip to the New York Yankee loomed. The Astros started the nosedive they needed in New York losing all three games.

In Kansas City, the Astros looked to continue the new losing streak but screwed up and won the middle game. They managed to drop two of three. While I'd prefer a clean sweep, losing is the name of the game and two of three isn't bad.

In an unanticipated match up by fans outside the Houston or DFW areas, the Astros tried to avoid embarrassment in beating Interstate-45 rival Texas Rangers. The Astros didn't fail to deliver. The Rangers swept the Astros to keep the new losing streak intact.

The Astros have lost 26 games which is completely unacceptable. They've blown all chances of breaking the all time and modern records for losses in a season. The only goal left for the team is to set a franchise records. I still can't find a losing streak record. The franchise record for losses in 64 and setting a new record seem attainable.

First order of business though is returning to the worst record in the Major Leagues. Currently the Pittsburgh Pirates hold a half game lead on the Astros. Catching the Baltimore Orioles will take some work. Currently the Orioles maintain a lead with only 19 wins.

Dammit! A Two Game Win Streak!

After the Astros rolled over for the Gnats, the Astros have embarrassed themselves for two games in a row.

First was choke game down the stretch with Lance Berkman knocking a walk off single two nights ago.

Then they refuse to lose and take a 5-1 win in the third game. I listened to the game at work and am perplexed with this sudden urge to win. Wandy Rodriguez tried to give up a lead but he had no help. He loaded up the bases but the Gnats still wouldn't take the bait. Even the umpire tried to help out with a probable phantom call on catcher interference. The Astros refused to lose though.

They will give it one more shot this afternoon against the Gnats. After that the Chicago Scrubbies come to town. I'm in a bit of a quandary. While I prefer the losing Astros, I despise the Cubs. This is the one series I'm rooting for the Astros to win every game.