Houston Astros

On this day in 2007, with the Astros reeling and in last place at 57-73, Drayton McLane fired Phil Garner and Tim Pupura, closing one of the most triumphant, yet disappointing chapters in Astros history.

Houston Astros

On this day in 2007, hours after Phil Garner praised their defensive flexibility, Lamb and Berkman committed 3 errors between them, allowing 2 unearned runs. The Dodgers won the game to split the four game series after the Astros had taken the first two.

Houston Astros

Bullpen Eliminates Astros from Central Division Race

On this day in 2007, Wandy Rodriguez leaves the game after seven innings, leading 4-1. After Moeller took the loss in 11 innings the night before, Qualls and Lidge come in and give up two and four runs, respectively. It was Lidge's fifth blown save, and he gave up back-to-back homers with two outs. The Astros go on to lose 7-4, dropping them 10.5 games behind the Brewers, effectively eliminating them from making a run at the Central Division title in 2007.

Houston Astros

On this day in 2007, recently traded Morgan Ensberg hit two two-run home runs in his debut with the San Diego Padres, to the consternation of Astros fans everywhere.