Tuesday, July 31, 2007

Houston Astros

On this day in 2007, new Astros manager Ed Wade continued to shake up the clubhouse by sending Morgan Ensberg to the San Diego Padres. The Astros agreed to pay the remainder of his $4.35 million salary. He finished the season with a batting average of .230.

Sunday, July 29, 2007

Houston Astros

On this day in 2007, San Diego scores 11 earned runs off of Jason Jennings, who lasts only 2/3 of an inning. The Astros go on to lose 18-11; the first of a record four straight games the Astros give up 11 or more runs.
The same day, in Colorado, Willy Taveras goes 2-5 with an RBI and a run scored in helping the Rockies to a 9-6 win over the Dodgers.

Tuesday, July 24, 2007

Houston Astros

On this day in 2007, Jason Lane was called up from the minors after Hunter Pence was placed on the DL with an injured wrist. He finished the season batting .175 with the San Diego Padres.