2006 MLB Playoffs, NLDS Game: Hou. @ SD

 October 10, 2006

   The deciding Game 5 of the NLDS between the Houston Astros and the San Diego Padres was a dandy! Both team's pitchers were dealing as the Astros eked out a 2-1 victory, sending them to the next round of the playoffs. Roy Oswalt of the Houston club got the win over the Padre's Jake Peavy. 

   Houston struck first in the top of the 2nd on doubles by Luke Scott and Adam Everett. San Diego's Adrian Gonzales hit homer in the bottom of the 4th tying the game 1-1. The Astros scratched out a run in the 7th on Mike Lamb's double, a single from Brad Ausmus, a walk to Adam Everett and a SFF from pinch-hitter Orlando Palmeiro. Houston led 2-1. In the bottom of the 9th with Brad Lidge pitching for Houston, Dave Roberts led off with a double and then stole 3rd base. With the tying run at 3rd, Lidge got Mike Cameron and Lance Berkman to line out before Brian Giles grounded out giving Houston the win. The Astros will now have home field advantage against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NLCS.

BOXSCORE: 2006 Houston Astros At 2006 San Diego Padres             10/10/2006
 
  Astros             AB  R  H RBI AVG     Padres             AB  R  H RBI AVG
  C.Biggio 2B         4  0  0  0 .095     D.Roberts LF        4  0  1  0 .250  
  W.Taveras CF        4  0  1  0 .278     M.Cameron CF        4  0  1  0 .105  
E-J.Lane CF           0  0  0  0 .000     A.Gonzalez 1B       4  1  1  1 .263  
  L.Berkman RF        4  0  1  0 .250     B.Giles RF          4  0  0  0 .222  
  M.Ensberg 3B        4  0  0  0 .200     M.Piazza C          3  0  0  0 .294  
  M.Lamb 1B           4  1  2  0 .438     R.Branyan 3B        3  0  0  0 .250  
  L.Scott LF          4  1  1  0 .231     T.Hoffman P         0  0  0  0 ----  
  B.Lidge P           0  0  0  0 ----     J.Barfield 2B       3  0  1  0 .294  
  B.Ausmus C          4  0  1  0 .222     G.Blum SS           2  0  0  0 .200  
  A.Everett SS        2  0  1  1 .143   B-M.Bellhorn PH,3B    1  0  0  0 .143  
  R.Oswalt P          2  0  0  0 .250     J.Peavy P           1  0  0  0 .000  
A-O.Palmeiro PH       0  0  0  1 .667     A.Embree P          0  0  0  0 ----  
  T.Miller P          0  0  0  0 ----     C.Meredith P        0  0  0  0 ----  
D-C.Burke LF          0  0  0  01.000   C-K.Greene PH,SS      1  0  0  0 .000  
                     -- -- -- ---                            -- -- -- ---      
         Totals      32  2  7  2                 Totals      30  1  4  1
 
A-Pinch Hit For Oswalt In 7th Inning
B-Pinch Hit For Blum In 8th Inning
C-Pinch Hit For Meredith In 8th Inning
D-Subbed Defensively (LF) For Miller In 9th Inning
E-Subbed Defensively (CF) For Taveras In 9th Inning
 
Astros.......... 0 1 0  0 0 0  1 0 0  -  2  7  0
Padres.......... 0 0 0  1 0 0  0 0 0  -  1  4  0
 
Astros (3-2)             IP       H   R  ER  BB  SO  HR  PC    ERA
R.Oswalt WIN(1-1)         6       3   1   1   0   5   1  70   3.75
T.Miller HOLD(1st)        2       0   0   0   0   2   0  24   2.25
B.Lidge SAVE(3rd)         1       1   0   0   0   0   0  12   0.00
Totals                    9       4   1   1   0   7   1
 
Padres (2-3)             IP       H   R  ER  BB  SO  HR  PC    ERA
J.Peavy LOSS(1-1)         6       6   2   2   0   4   0  90   1.29
A.Embree                  0 1/3   1   0   0   1   0   0  13   0.00
C.Meredith                1 2/3   0   0   0   0   1   0  19   0.00
T.Hoffman                 1       0   0   0   0   3   0  10   0.00
Totals                    9       7   2   2   1   8   0
 
ATTENDANCE- 41,504 DATE- Tuesday, October 10th 2006 TIME- Night WEATHER- Good
UMPIRES- Rick Reed, Tim Tschida, Ted Barrett, Laz Diaz
T- 2:56
LEFT ON BASE- Astros: 5  Padres: 3
DOUBLE PLAYS- Astros: 0  Padres: 0
DOUBLES- M.Lamb(2nd), L.Scott(1st), A.Everett(1st), D.Roberts(1st)
HOME RUNS- A.Gonzalez(1st)
RBIs- A.Everett(1st), O.Palmeiro(1st), A.Gonzalez(4th)
STOLEN BASES- D.Roberts(2nd)
CAUGHT STEALING- M.Lamb
SACRIFICE HITS- J.Peavy
SACRIFICE FLIES- O.Palmeiro
WALKS- A.Everett
STRIKE OUTS- C.Biggio, M.Ensberg-2, M.Lamb, L.Scott, B.Ausmus-2, R.Oswalt,
             B.Giles-2, M.Piazza, R.Branyan-2, G.Blum, J.Peavy
RLISP 2-out- M.Lamb, C.Biggio-2, D.Roberts, B.Giles
TEAM RISP- Astros: 2 for 9  Padres: 0 for 4
WEB GEMS- Top 3rd: Mike Cameron robbed Lance Berkman of a Homerun!
 
Roy Oswalt went 6 strong innings as the Houston Astros bested the San Diego
Padres 2 to 1 at Petco Park.
 
Houston came up with 1 run in the top of the 7th inning.  Mike Lamb doubled.
After an out was recorded, Brad Ausmus came up and he lashed a single.  Adam
Everett then drew a walk to load the bases.  Orlando Palmeiro stepped in and
he hit a deep fly scoring the run.  San Diego threatened in the 9th but their
rally came up short.  
 
The winning pitcher was Oswalt(1-1) who allowed 1 run in 6 innings. Brad Lidge
earned his 3rd save.  Jake Peavy(1-1) took the loss.  
 

CONDENSED PLAY LOG
TOP 1- Biggio-F, Taveras-Si, Berkman-Si, Ensberg-K, Lamb-G
BOT 1- Roberts-G, Cameron-L, Gonzalez-G
TOP 2- Scott-Do, Ausmus-K, Everett-Do, Oswalt-L, Biggio-K
BOT 2- Giles-F, Piazza-K, Branyan-G
TOP 3- Taveras-G, Berkman-F, Ensberg-G
BOT 3- Barfield-Si, Blum-K, Peavy-Sac, Roberts-G
TOP 4- Lamb-Si, CS(Lamb), Scott-G, Ausmus-G
BOT 4- Cameron-G, Gonzalez-HR, Giles-K, Piazza-F
TOP 5- Everett-G, Oswalt-K, Biggio-F
BOT 5- Branyan-K, Barfield-P, Blum-G
TOP 6- Taveras-G, Berkman-G, Ensberg-F
BOT 6- Peavy-K, Roberts-L, Cameron-Si, Gonzalez-F
TOP 7- Lamb-Do, Scott-G, Ausmus-Si, Everett-W, Palmeiro-SF, Biggio-G
BOT 7- Giles-K, Piazza-G, Branyan-K
TOP 8- Taveras-F, Berkman-G, Ensberg-K
BOT 8- Barfield-F, Bellhorn-F, Greene-G
TOP 9- Lamb-K, Scott-K, Ausmus-K
BOT 9- Roberts-Do, SB(Roberts), Cameron-L, Gonzalez-L, Giles-G
 

 DATE VIS  R  H  E  HOME R  H  E INN  WIN                   LOSS
----- ------------  ------------ ---  --------------------  -------------------
10/ 4 HON  1  7  0  SDN  5 10  0      J.Peavy (1-0)         R.Oswalt (0-1)
10/ 5 HON  3  9  1  SDN  1  3  1      R.Clemens (1-0)       C.Hensley (0-1)
10/ 7 SDN  1  6  1  HON  3  8  1      A.Pettitte (1-0)      D.Wells (0-1)
10/ 8 SDN  6  9  1  HON  1  7  1      C.Young (1-0)         F.Nieve (0-1)
10/10 HON  2  7  0  SDN  1  4  0      R.Oswalt (1-1)        J.Peavy (1-1)

2006 MLB Playoffs, ALDS Game #5: Min. @ NY

 October 9, 2006 

  Coming into NY for Game 5 against the Yankees the Minnesota Twins weren't even sure who would start on the mound for them. Their ace Johann Santana had been used in Game 4 and their next best pitcher Francisco Liriano had been injured before the postseason even began. Likely choice Boof Bonser had been roughed up badly by NY in his Game 2 start. So manager Ron Gardenhire went with Carlos Silva a 7-9, 5.06 ERA starter during the regular season. Mike Mussina, Game 1 winner, was going for NY.

   The Yankees struck first in the bottom of the 2nd scoring 2 runs off Silva. In the top of the 3rd the Twins scored 3 runs, 2 coming off Michael Cuddyer's homerun. Minnesota scored another run in the 4th for a 4-2 lead, and then in the 6th inning Jason Kubel hit a 3-run bomb off NY reliever Brian Bruney. Minnesota led 7-2 and the boo birds came out from the NY stands. Hideki Matsui hit a 2-run homer in the bottom of the 6th, closing the gap to 7-4, but NY would go scoreless the rest of the way.

  The Wild Card winning Minnesota Twins had defeated MLB's winningest team in the ALDS! After dropping the first 2 games of the ALDS the Twins won the last 3. Minnesota will now face the Los Angeles Anels in the ALCS.

BOXSCORE: 2006 Minnesota Twins At 2006 New York (AL) Yankees        10/9/2006
 
  Twins              AB  R  H RBI AVG     Yankees            AB  R  H RBI AVG
  L.Castillo 2B       5  0  1  0 .429     J.Damon CF          5  0  2  0 .174  
  N.Punto 3B          5  0  1  0 .263     D.Jeter SS          4  0  2  0 .250  
  J.Mauer C           5  2  2  2 .333     B.Abreu RF          3  0  0  0 .200  
  M.Cuddyer RF        4  1  1  2 .444     A.Rodriguez 3B      4  0  1  0 .353  
  J.Morneau 1B        3  1  0  0 .118     J.Giambi 1B         3  1  1  0 .375  
  T.Hunter CF         4  0  3  0 .278     H.Matsui DH         4  2  2  2 .250  
  R.White LF          4  1  1  0 .167     J.Posada C          4  1  2  1 .188  
A-L.Ford PR,LF        0  0  0  01.000     M.Cabrera LF        3  0  0  0 .294  
  J.Kubel DH          3  1  1  3 .231   B-B.Williams PH       1  0  0  0 .222  
  J.Bartlett SS       4  1  1  0 .278     R.Cano 2B           3  0  0  1 .588  
                     -- -- -- ---                            -- -- -- ---      
         Totals      37  7 11  7                 Totals      34  4 10  4
 
A-Pinch Ran For White In 8th Inning
B-Pinch Hit For Cabrera In 9th Inning
 
Twins........... 0 0 3  0 1 3  0 0 0  -  7 11  0
Yankees......... 0 2 0  0 0 2  0 0 0  -  4 10  1
 
Twins (3-2)              IP       H   R  ER  BB  SO  HR  PC    ERA
C.Silva WIN(1-0)          5 2/3   9   4   4   1   2   1 103   6.35
J.Rincon HOLD(1st)        0 1/3   1   0   0   1   0   0  13  20.25
J.Crain HOLD(1st)         2       0   0   0   1   2   0  28   0.00
J.Nathan SAVE(1st)        1       0   0   0   0   2   0  12   3.00
Totals                    9      10   4   4   3   6   1
 
Yankees (2-3)            IP       H   R  ER  BB  SO  HR  PC    ERA
M.Mussina LOSS(1-1)       5       6   4   4   1   1   2  86   3.38
B.Bruney                  0 1/3   2   3   3   1   0   1  16  15.43
S.Proctor                 1 2/3   1   0   0   2   1   0  31   0.00
R.Villone                 0 2/3   2   0   0   0   2   0  12  16.20
J.Karstens                1 1/3   0   0   0   0   1   0  21   5.40
Totals                    9      11   7   7   4   5   3
 
ATTENDANCE- 55,539 DATE- Monday, October 9th 2006 TIME- Night WEATHER- Good
UMPIRES- Ed Montague, Jerry Layne, Mark Wagner, Marvin Hudson
T- 2:59
LEFT ON BASE- Twins: 7  Yankees: 6
DOUBLE PLAYS- Twins: 3  Yankees: 0
ERRORS- R.Villone
DOUBLES- J.Bartlett(2nd), H.Matsui(1st), J.Posada(1st)
HOME RUNS- J.Mauer(1st), M.Cuddyer(1st), J.Kubel(1st), H.Matsui(1st)
RBIs- J.Mauer-2(4th), M.Cuddyer-2(8th), J.Kubel-3(7th), H.Matsui-2(4th),
      J.Posada(2nd), R.Cano(3rd)
STOLEN BASES- J.Damon(2nd)
WALKS- M.Cuddyer, J.Morneau-2, J.Kubel, B.Abreu, J.Giambi, R.Cano
STRIKE OUTS- N.Punto, J.Mauer, J.Morneau, J.Kubel, J.Bartlett, B.Abreu,
             A.Rodriguez-2, J.Posada, B.Williams, R.Cano
GIDP- D.Jeter, J.Posada
2-out RBI- J.Mauer-2, M.Cuddyer-2, H.Matsui-2
RLISP 2-out- J.Giambi, J.Kubel, D.Jeter, T.Hunter, A.Rodriguez, N.Punto-2
TEAM RISP- Twins: 3 for 8  Yankees: 1 for 7
 
In an entertaining game at Yankee Stadium the final score was the Minnesota
Twins 7, the New York (AL) Yankees 4.
 
Minnesota jumped on top of New York (AL) in the 3rd inning when they scored 3
runs on 3 hits.  The big moment was provided by Michael Cuddyer who silenced
the crowd when he smashed a two-run homer.  The New York (AL) bats were
silent in the bottom of the 9th.  
 
The win was credited to Carlos Silva(1-0) who went 5 and 2/3 innings allowing
4 runs. Joe Nathan preserved the game for Silva, recording his his 1st save.
Mike Mussina(1-1) was the loser. 

CONDENSED PLAY LOG
TOP 1- Castillo-G, Punto-Si, Mauer-F, Cuddyer-G
BOT 1- Damon-G, Jeter-Si, Abreu-L, Rodriguez-Si, Giambi-F
TOP 2- Morneau-G, Hunter-Si, White-G, Kubel-G
BOT 2- Matsui-Do, Posada-Do, Cabrera-G, Cano-G, Damon-FO
TOP 3- Bartlett-Do, Castillo-G, Punto-G, Mauer-Si, Cuddyer-HR, Morneau-K
BOT 3- Jeter-Si, Abreu-K, Rodriguez-L-DP
TOP 4- Hunter-G, White-G, Kubel-W, Bartlett-G
BOT 4- Giambi-Si, Matsui-F, Posada-G-DP
TOP 5- Castillo-G, Punto-G, Mauer-HR, Cuddyer-F
BOT 5- Cabrera-F, Cano-G, Damon-Si, SB(Damon), Jeter-F
TOP 6- Morneau-W, Hunter-Si, White-Force, Kubel-HR, Bartlett-F, Castillo-G
BOT 6- Abreu-G, Rodriguez-K, Giambi-W, Matsui-HR, Posada-Si, Cabrera-L
TOP 7- Punto-F, Mauer-K, Cuddyer-W, Morneau-W, Hunter-Si
BOT 7- Cano-W, Damon-Si, Jeter-G-DP, Abreu-W, Rodriguez-K
TOP 8- White-Si, Kubel-K, Bartlett-K, Castillo-Si+E-P , Punto-K
BOT 8- Giambi-F, Matsui-G, Posada-K
TOP 9- Mauer-G, Cuddyer-G, Morneau-L
BOT 9- Williams-K, Cano-K, Damon-F
DATE  VIS  R  H  E  HOME R  H  E INN   WIN                   LOSS
----- ------------  ------------ ---  --------------------  -------------------
10/ 3 MNA  0  4  0  NYA  5  9  0      M.Mussina (1-0)       J.Santana (0-1)
10/ 4 MNA  4  9  0  NYA  9 12  1      R.Johnson (1-0)       B.Bonser (0-1)
10/ 6 NYA  6  8  1  MNA  7 12  2      J.Nathan (1-0)        J.Karstens (0-1)
10/ 7 NYA  3  7  1  MNA  9 14  0      J.Santana (1-1)       J.Wright (0-1)
10/ 9 MNA  7 11  0  NYA  4 10  1      C.Silva (1-0)         M.Mussina (1-1)

 

2006 MLB Playoffs, ALDS Game: Det. @ LA

 October 8, 2006

   Jered Weaver pitched an outstanding game and Howie Kendrick drove in 5 runs to lead the Los Angeles Angels to an 8-2 victory over the Detroit Tigers in Game 4 of the ALDS. LA scored 3 unearned runs in the bottom of the 1st, 2 of them on Hendrick's single. That would be all the runs Weaver would need. In the bottom of the 5th, Hendrick topped off a 5-run outburst with a 3-run homer. Juan Rivera continued his hot hitting for the Angels by going 3 for 4 with 2 RBI. Weaver lasted into the 9th allowing 5 hits, no walks and striking out 5 for the Win. The Series is now tied at 2 apiece and the teams will travel back to Detroit for a deciding Game 5.

BOXSCORE: 2006 Detroit Tigers At 2006 Los Angeles(AL) Angels        10/8/2006
 
  Tigers             AB  R  H RBI AVG     Angels             AB  R  H RBI AVG
  C.Granderson CF     4  0  0  0 .000     C.Figgins CF,LF     4  1  0  0 .133  
  P.Polanco 2B        4  0  0  0 .235     O.Cabrera SS        4  1  2  1 .250  
  I.Rodriguez C       4  0  1  0 .250     J.Rivera DH         4  2  3  2 .500  
  M.Ordonez RF        4  1  3  0 .294     V.Guerrero RF       4  1  2  0 .250  
  C.Guillen SS        4  0  1  0 .333     G.Anderson LF       3  1  0  0 .143  
  M.Stairs DH         4  0  1  0 .286   A-T.Murphy CF         0  0  0  0 ----  
D-R.Santiago PR       0  0  0  0 ----     H.Kendrick 1B       3  1  2  5 .267  
  C.Monroe LF         4  1  1  1 .286   B-D.Erstad 1B         1  0  0  0 .000  
  S.Casey 1B          3  0  0  0 .133     R.Quinlan 3B        3  0  1  0 .333  
  B.Inge 3B           3  0  0  0 .250   C-A.Kennedy 2B        1  0  0  0 .000  
                                          J.Molina C          4  0  1  0 .111  
                                          M.Izturis 2B,3B     3  1  1  0 .308  
                     -- -- -- ---                            -- -- -- ---      
         Totals      34  2  7  1                 Totals      34  8 12  8
 
A-Subbed Defensively (CF) For Anderson In 8th Inning
B-Subbed Defensively (1B) For Kendrick In 8th Inning
C-Subbed Defensively (2B) For Quinlan In 8th Inning
D-Pinch Ran For Stairs In 9th Inning
 
Tigers.......... 0 0 1  0 0 0  0 0 1  -  2  7  1
Angels.......... 3 0 0  0 5 0  0 0    -  8 12  0
 
Tigers (2-2)             IP       H   R  ER  BB  SO  HR  PC    ERA
N.Robertson LOSS(0-1)     4 1/3  10   6   3   0   1   0  81   6.23
J.Zumaya                  0 2/3   1   2   2   1   1   1   8   6.00
J.Grilli                  2       1   0   0   0   0   0  19   0.00
W.Ledezma                 1       0   0   0   0   1   0  11   0.00
Totals                    8      12   8   5   1   3   1
 
Angels (2-2)             IP       H   R  ER  BB  SO  HR  PC    ERA
J.Weaver - WIN(1-0)       8 1/3   5   1   1   0   5   1 101   1.08
S.Shields                 0 2/3   2   1   1   0   0   0  16   6.75
Totals                    9       7   2   2   0   5   1
 
ATTENDANCE- 42,793 DATE- Sunday, October 8th 2006 TIME- Night WEATHER- Average
UMPIRES- Doug Eddings, Dana Demuth, Jim Joyce, Paul Schrieber
T- 2:53
LEFT ON BASE- Tigers: 5  Angels: 3
DOUBLE PLAYS- Tigers: 1  Angels: 0
ERRORS- B.Inge
DOUBLES- M.Ordonez(1st), O.Cabrera(2nd), J.Rivera(2nd)
HOME RUNS- C.Monroe(2nd), H.Kendrick(1st)
RBIs- C.Monroe(5th), O.Cabrera(1st), J.Rivera-2(4th), H.Kendrick-5(7th)
CAUGHT STEALING- R.Quinlan
WALKS- G.Anderson
STRIKE OUTS- C.Granderson-2, I.Rodriguez, S.Casey, B.Inge, C.Figgins,
             V.Guerrero, D.Erstad
GIDP- V.Guerrero
WILD PITCHES- S.Shields
2-out RBI- H.Kendrick-5
RLISP 2-out- G.Anderson, M.Stairs, C.Guillen, C.Monroe
TEAM RISP- Tigers: 1 for 5  Angels: 4 for 9
 
Howie Kendrick lofted one into the 'cheap seats' and had 5 RBI and Jered
Weaver - delivered 8 and one third solid innings as the Los Angeles(AL)
Angels bested the Detroit Tigers 8 to 2 at Angels Stadium.
 
The Los Angeles(AL) fans enjoyed the offense provided by Kendrick.  He banged
out a single bringing in two baserunners in the 1st inning and clubbed a
three-run home run in the 5th inning.  Los Angeles(AL) ended up with 12 hits
for the game while Detroit had 7.  
 
The win went to Weaver -(1-0) who allowed 1 run in 8 and 1/3 innings. Nate
Robertson(0-1) was the losing pitcher.  He was knocked around pretty good,
giving up 6 runs in 4 and 1/3 innings.  
CONDENSED PLAY LOG
TOP 1- Granderson-K, Polanco-G, Rodriguez-K
BOT 1- Figgins-E-3B, Cabrera-G, Rivera-Si, Guerrero-Si, Anderson-G
       Kendrick-Si, Quinlan-F
TOP 2- Ordonez-F, Guillen-G, Stairs-F
BOT 2- Molina-Si, PkOff, Izturis-G, Figgins-K
TOP 3- Monroe-HR, Casey-F, Inge-F, Granderson-G
BOT 3- Cabrera-Si, Rivera-Si, Guerrero-G-DP, Anderson-P
TOP 4- Polanco-F, Rodriguez-G, Ordonez-Si, Guillen-Si, Stairs-G
BOT 4- Kendrick-G, Quinlan-Si, Molina-P, CS(Quinlan)
TOP 5- Monroe-F, Casey-P, Inge-G
BOT 5- Izturis-Si, Figgins-F, Cabrera-Do, Rivera-Do, Guerrero-K, Anderson-IW
       Kendrick-HR, Quinlan-L
TOP 6- Granderson-K, Polanco-G, Rodriguez-Si, Ordonez-Si, Guillen-G
BOT 6- Molina-F, Izturis-F, Figgins-F
TOP 7- Stairs-G, Monroe-F, Casey-K
BOT 7- Cabrera-F, Rivera-G, Guerrero-Si, Anderson-G
TOP 8- Inge-K, Granderson-L, Polanco-G
BOT 8- Erstad-K, Kennedy-G, Molina-F
TOP 9- Rodriguez-P, Ordonez-Do, Guillen-L, Stairs-Si, WP, Monroe-G
 

 

 

2006 MLB Playoffs, NLDS Game: SD @ Hou.

 October 8, 2006

   The San Diego Padres evened their NLDS against the Houston Astros by handily defeating the Astros 6-1. The Padres chased starter Fernando Nieve in the 2nd inning by scoring 4 runs. Houston scored a run in the 1st inning on Craig Biggio's leadoff homer but failed to score again, stranding 18 runners in the game. Chris Young was wild in his start for the Padres, walking 7, but otherwise pitched well enough for the Win. The Series now goes back to San Diego for a deciding game 5.

BOXSCORE: 2006 San Diego Padres At 2006 Houston Astros              10/8/2006
 
  Padres             AB  R  H RBI AVG     Astros             AB  R  H RBI AVG
  D.Roberts LF        4  1  2  2 .250     C.Biggio 2B         5  1  1  1 .118  
  M.Cameron CF        4  0  0  0 .067     W.Taveras CF        4  0  0  0 .286  
  A.Gonzalez 1B       4  1  1  1 .267     L.Berkman RF,1B     4  0  0  0 .250  
  M.Piazza C          4  1  1  1 .357     M.Ensberg 3B,SS     2  0  1  0 .273  
  B.Giles RF          3  1  2  1 .286     M.Lamb 1B,3B        5  0  1  0 .417  
  R.Branyan 3B        4  0  1  0 .333     L.Scott LF          3  0  1  0 .222  
  W.Williams P        0  0  0  0 ----     B.Ausmus C          3  0  2  0 .214  
  A.Embree P          0  0  0  0 ----     A.Everett SS        3  0  0  0 .083  
  B.Sweeney P         0  0  0  0 ----   F-A.Huff PH           1  0  0  0 .000  
H-R.Bowen PH          1  0  0  0 .000   G-J.Lane SS,RF        1  0  0  0 .000  
  S.Cassidy P         0  0  0  0 ----     F.Nieve P           0  0  0  0 ----  
  J.Barfield 2B       4  0  0  0 .286     B.Backe P           0  0  0  0 ----  
  G.Blum SS           3  1  2  1 .250     T.Miller P          0  0  0  0 ----  
C-K.Greene SS         1  0  0  0 .000   A-O.Palmeiro PH       1  0  1  0 .667  
  C.Young P           2  1  0  0 .000     C.Qualls P          0  0  0  0 ----  
  C.Meredith P        0  0  0  0 ----   B-E.Bruntlett PH      1  0  0  0 .000  
E-M.Bellhorn 3B       1  0  0  0 .167     R.Springer P        0  0  0  0 ----  
                                        D-C.Burke PH          0  0  0  01.000  
                                          D.Wheeler P         0  0  0  0 ----  
                                          C.Sampson P         0  0  0  0 ----  
                                        I-E.Munson PH         1  0  0  0 .000  
                     -- -- -- ---                            -- -- -- ---      
         Totals      35  6  9  6                 Totals      34  1  7  1
 
A-Pinch Hit For Miller In 3rd Inning
B-Pinch Hit For Qualls In 4th Inning
C-Subbed Defensively (SS) For Blum In 6th Inning
D-Pinch Hit For Springer In 6th Inning
E-Subbed Defensively (3B) For Meredith In 7th Inning
F-Pinch Hit For Everett In 7th Inning
G-Subbed Defensively (SS) For Huff In 8th Inning
H-Pinch Hit For Sweeney In 9th Inning
I-Pinch Hit For Sampson In 9th Inning
 
Padres.......... 0 4 0  0 0 0  2 0 0  -  6  9  1
Astros.......... 1 0 0  0 0 0  0 0 0  -  1  7  1
 
Padres (2-2)             IP       H   R  ER  BB  SO  HR  PC    ERA
C.Young WIN(1-0)          5 2/3   5   1   1   7   5   1 114   1.59
C.Meredith HOLD(1st)      0 1/3   0   0   0   0   0   0   1   0.00
W.Williams                0 2/3   2   0   0   0   0   0  13   0.00
A.Embree HOLD(1st)        0 1/3   0   0   0   1   0   0  10   0.00
B.Sweeney                 1       0   0   0   0   1   0  17   4.50
S.Cassidy                 1       0   0   0   2   1   0  21   3.00
Totals                    9       7   1   1  10   7   1
 
Astros (2-2)             IP       H   R  ER  BB  SO  HR  PC    ERA
F.Nieve LOSS(0-1)         1 2/3   3   4   4   4   2   0  50  21.60
B.Backe                   0 1/3   0   0   0   0   0   0   4   0.00
T.Miller                  1       0   0   0   1   1   0  16   4.50
C.Qualls                  1       0   0   0   0   0   0   5   0.00
R.Springer                2       1   0   0   0   2   0  30   0.00
D.Wheeler                 0 2/3   2   2   0   0   0   0  13   0.00
C.Sampson                 2 1/3   3   0   0   1   1   0  33   0.00
Totals                    9       9   6   4   6   6   0
 
ATTENDANCE- 38,279 DATE- Sunday, October 8th 2006 TIME- Night WEATHER- Good
UMPIRES- Bill Welke, Tim McClelland, Fieldin Culbreth, Marty Foster
T- 3:49
LEFT ON BASE- Padres: 9  Astros:18
DOUBLE PLAYS- Padres: 0  Astros: 1
ERRORS- M.Bellhorn, M.Lamb
DOUBLES- B.Giles(1st)
HOME RUNS- C.Biggio(1st)
RBIs- D.Roberts-2(2nd), A.Gonzalez(3rd), M.Piazza(3rd), B.Giles(1st),
      G.Blum(1st), C.Biggio(1st)
STOLEN BASES- D.Roberts(1st), B.Ausmus(1st)
CAUGHT STEALING- L.Berkman
SACRIFICE FLIES- M.Piazza
WALKS- D.Roberts, M.Cameron, A.Gonzalez, B.Giles-2, C.Young, C.Biggio,
       L.Berkman, M.Ensberg-3, L.Scott-2, B.Ausmus, C.Burke, C.Sampson
HIT BY PITCH- W.Taveras, B.Ausmus
STRIKE OUTS- M.Cameron-2, M.Piazza, R.Branyan-2, G.Blum, C.Biggio, W.Taveras,
             L.Berkman-3, M.Lamb, J.Lane
GIDP- M.Piazza
WILD PITCHES- B.Sweeney, C.Young
2-out RBI- G.Blum, D.Roberts-2, A.Gonzalez, B.Giles
RLISP 2-out- M.Piazza-2, E.Bruntlett-2, L.Scott-2, W.Taveras, J.Barfield,
             A.Huff-2, M.Lamb-2, C.Biggio
TEAM RISP- Padres: 3 for 9  Astros: 2 for 15
 
Dave Roberts had 2 base hits and 2 RBI at Minute Maid Field where the San
Diego Padres beat the Houston Astros 6 to 1.
 
Chris Young(1-0) had a fairly solid outing.  He allowed 5 hits and 7 walks in
5 and 2/3 innings.  San Diego rapped out 9 hits for the night.  
 
Fernando Nieve(0-1) absorbed the loss.  He allowed 3 hits and 4 walks in 1 and
2/3 innings.

CONDENSED PLAY LOG
TOP 1- Roberts-G, Cameron-K, Gonzalez-F
BOT 1- Biggio-HR, Taveras-K, Berkman-W, CS(Berkman), Ensberg-W, Lamb-G
TOP 2- Piazza-Si, Giles-W, Branyan-K, Barfield-F, Blum-Si, Young-W
       Roberts-Si, Cameron-W, Gonzalez-W, Piazza-F
BOT 2- Scott-P, Ausmus-F, Everett-FO
TOP 3- Giles-W, Branyan-F, Barfield-P, Blum-K
BOT 3- Palmeiro-Si, Biggio-K, Taveras-L, Berkman-K
TOP 4- Young-F, Roberts-L, Cameron-G
BOT 4- Ensberg-W, Lamb-K, WP, Scott-W, Ausmus-Si, Everett-L, Bruntlett-P
TOP 5- Gonzalez-F, Piazza-K, Giles-G
BOT 5- Biggio-W, Taveras-Force, Berkman-K, Ensberg-W, Lamb-Si, Scott-F
TOP 6- Branyan-K, Barfield-G, Blum-Si, Young-F
BOT 6- Ausmus-Si, SB(Ausmus), Everett-F, Burke-W, Biggio-Force, Taveras-G
TOP 7- Roberts-Si, SB(Roberts), Cameron-G, Gonzalez-E-1B, Piazza-SF
       Giles-Do, Branyan-Si, Barfield-G
BOT 7- Berkman-P, Ensberg-Si, Lamb-P, Scott-Si, Ausmus-HBP, Huff-G
TOP 8- Greene-L, Bellhorn-F, Roberts-W, Cameron-K
BOT 8- Sampson-W, Biggio-E-3B, WP, Taveras-HBP, Berkman-K, Ensberg-P
       Lamb-G
TOP 9- Gonzalez-Si, Piazza-G-DP, Giles-Si, Bowen-Force
BOT 9- Scott-W, Ausmus-W, Lane-K, Munson-F, Biggio-G
 

2006 MLP Playoffs, ALDS Game: Det. @ LA

 October 7, 2006

   The Detroit Tigers defeated the Los Angeles Angels 4-2 tonight in their ALDS Game 3. Detroit scored first getting 2 unearned runs in the 2nd inning. LA scored 2 in the bottom of the 4th on a walk, 1 hit, and a stolen base to tie it up at 2. That was the only hit the Angels would have all night. In the top of the 5th the Tigers rallied with 2 out and no one on base. A walk, a single and a 2-run triple from Ivan Rodriguez gave Detroit a 4-2 lead. The bullpens took over after that not allowing a hit or a run. Jeremy Bonderman was outstanding on the mound for Detroit and got the Win. Fernando Rodney got the Save. Ervin Santana was hit with the Loss. Detroit now holds a 2-1 Series lead.

BOXSCORE: 2006 Detroit Tigers At 2006 Los Angeles(AL) Angels        10/7/2006
 
  Tigers             AB  R  H RBI AVG     Angels             AB  R  H RBI AVG
  C.Granderson CF     3  1  0  0 .000     C.Figgins CF        3  1  0  0 .182  
  P.Polanco 2B        4  1  1  0 .308     M.Izturis 3B,2B     4  1  1  1 .300  
  I.Rodriguez C       4  0  1  2 .250     O.Cabrera SS        4  0  0  0 .167  
  M.Ordonez RF        4  1  0  0 .154     V.Guerrero RF       3  0  0  1 .167  
  C.Guillen SS        4  1  1  0 .364     G.Anderson DH       2  0  0  0 .182  
  M.Stairs DH         3  0  1  0 .300     J.Rivera LF         3  0  0  0 .417  
  C.Monroe LF         2  0  0  1 .300     H.Kendrick 1B       3  0  0  0 .167  
  S.Casey 1B          3  0  0  1 .167     M.Napoli C          3  0  0  0 .167  
  B.Inge 3B           4  0  1  0 .333     A.Kennedy 2B        2  0  0  0 .000  
                                        A-T.Salmon PH         1  0  0  0 .000  
                                        B-R.Quinlan 3B        0  0  0  0 .333  
                     -- -- -- ---                            -- -- -- ---      
         Totals      31  4  5  4                 Totals      28  2  1  2
 
A-Pinch Hit For Kennedy In 8th Inning
B-Subbed Defensively (3B) For Salmon In 9th Inning
 
Tigers.......... 0 2 0  0 2 0  0 0 0  -  4  5  1
Angels.......... 0 0 0  2 0 0  0 0 0  -  2  1  2
 
Tigers (2-1)             IP       H   R  ER  BB  SO  HR  PC    ERA
J.Bonderman WIN(1-0)      7       1   2   2   3   5   0 103   2.57
J.Walker HOLD(2nd)        1       0   0   0   0   1   0  14   0.00
F.Rodney SAVE(1st)        1       0   0   0   0   1   0  10   3.00
Totals                    9       1   2   2   3   7   0
 
Angels (1-2)             IP       H   R  ER  BB  SO  HR  PC    ERA
E.Santana LOSS(0-1)       7       5   4   2   3   6   0 111   2.57
H.Carrasco                2       0   0   0   0   1   0  23   0.00
Totals                    9       5   4   2   3   7   0
 
ATTENDANCE- 43,852 DATE- Saturday, October 7th 2006 TIME- Night WEATHER- Bad
UMPIRES- Kerwin Danley, Jim Reynolds, Tim Welke, Gary Cederstrom
T- 2:43
LEFT ON BASE- Tigers: 5  Angels: 3
DOUBLE PLAYS- Tigers: 0  Angels: 0
ERRORS- C.Guillen, E.Santana-2
DOUBLES- C.Guillen(2nd), M.Izturis(1st)
TRIPLES- I.Rodriguez(2nd)
RBIs- I.Rodriguez-2(3rd), C.Monroe(4th), S.Casey(1st), M.Izturis(3rd),
      V.Guerrero(2nd)
STOLEN BASES- M.Izturis(1st)
CAUGHT STEALING- C.Guillen
SACRIFICE FLIES- C.Monroe, S.Casey, V.Guerrero
WALKS- C.Granderson, M.Stairs, C.Monroe, C.Figgins, G.Anderson-2
STRIKE OUTS- C.Granderson-2, P.Polanco-2, C.Guillen, C.Monroe, B.Inge,
             C.Figgins, O.Cabrera, G.Anderson, H.Kendrick-2, M.Napoli-2
2-out RBI- I.Rodriguez-2
RLISP 2-out- C.Granderson, M.Ordonez, B.Inge, V.Guerrero
TEAM RISP- Tigers: 1 for 5  Angels: 0 for 3
 
Jeremy Bonderman delivered 7 solid innings as the Detroit Tigers defeated the
Los Angeles(AL) Angels by a score of 4 to 2 at Angels Stadium.
 
Detroit came up with 2 runs in the top of the 5th inning.  The critical plate
appearance was by Ivan Rodriguez who deflated the spirits of the home town
crowd when he tripled bringing in two baserunners.  Fernando Rodney was
perfect in relief and gained credit for his 1st save.  
 
Bonderman(1-0) got credit for the victory, pitching 7 innings and allowing 2
runs. Ervin Santana(0-1) suffered the loss.  He gave up 4 runs and 5 hits in
7 innings.

CONDENSED PLAY LOG
TOP 1- Granderson-K, Polanco-G, Rodriguez-G
BOT 1- Figgins-G, Izturis-L, Cabrera-G
TOP 2- Ordonez-E-P , Guillen-Do, Stairs-W, Monroe-SF, Casey-SF, Inge-Si
       Granderson-F
BOT 2- Guerrero-G, Anderson-P, Rivera-G
TOP 3- Polanco-K, Rodriguez-G, Ordonez-G
BOT 3- Kendrick-P, Napoli-K, Kennedy-L
TOP 4- Guillen-F, Stairs-L, Monroe-K
BOT 4- Figgins-W, Izturis-Do, SB(Izturis), Cabrera-K, Guerrero-SF, Anderson-W
       Rivera-G
TOP 5- Casey-G, Inge-G, Granderson-W, Polanco-Si, Rodriguez-Tr, Ordonez-G
BOT 5- Kendrick-K, Napoli-K, Kennedy-G
TOP 6- Guillen-E-P , CS(Guillen), Stairs-Si, Monroe-W, Casey-F, Inge-K
BOT 6- Figgins-G, Izturis-E-SS, Cabrera-P, Guerrero-G
TOP 7- Granderson-K, Polanco-K, Rodriguez-G
BOT 7- Anderson-W, Rivera-F, Kendrick-K, Napoli-G
TOP 8- Ordonez-G, Guillen-K, Stairs-F
BOT 8- Salmon-F, Figgins-K, Izturis-FO
TOP 9- Monroe-L, Casey-G, Inge-L
BOT 9- Cabrera-G, Guerrero-G, Anderson-K

2006 MLB Playoffs ALDS Game: NY @ Min.

 October 7, 2006

  With the Minnesota Twins facing elimination against the New York Yankees in Game 4 of their ALDS, the Twins started ace Johan Santana tonight on 3 days rest. The decision paid off as Santana went 7 2/3 innings and Minnesota won 9-3. The Twins scored a run in the 1st and 4 in the 3rd to break the game open. The series will now shift back to NY for a deciding Game 5.

BOXSCORE: 2006 New York (AL) Yankees At 2006 Minnesota Twins        10/7/2006
 
  Yankees            AB  R  H RBI AVG     Twins              AB  R  H RBI AVG
  J.Damon CF          4  0  0  0 .111     L.Castillo 2B       4  1  3  0 .500  
  D.Jeter SS          4  1  1  0 .188     N.Punto 3B          4  2  2  0 .286  
  G.Sheffield RF      3  0  0  1 .000     J.Mauer C           4  0  1  0 .313  
  A.Rodriguez 3B      4  1  2  0 .385     M.Cuddyer RF        3  1  2  2 .500  
  J.Giambi 1B         3  1  1  1 .385     J.Morneau 1B        3  1  0  1 .143  
  B.Williams DH       4  0  1  0 .250     T.Hunter CF         5  0  1  1 .143  
  J.Posada C          2  0  0  1 .083     J.Tyner LF          4  1  1  0 .143  
  M.Cabrera LF        2  0  0  0 .357     J.Kubel DH          5  2  2  3 .200  
A-M.Cairo PH,LF       1  0  0  0 .000     J.Bartlett SS       3  1  2  2 .286  
  R.Cano 2B           3  0  2  0 .714                                          
                     -- -- -- ---                            -- -- -- ---      
         Totals      30  3  7  3                 Totals      35  9 14  9
 
A-Pinch Hit For Cabrera In 7th Inning
 
Yankees......... 1 0 0  0 0 0  1 0 1  -  3  7  1
Twins........... 1 0 4  1 0 0  3 0    -  9 14  0
 
Yankees (2-2)            IP       H   R  ER  BB  SO  HR  PC    ERA
J.Wright LOSS(0-1)        2 2/3   7   5   5   3   2   0  66  16.88
S.Proctor                 2       4   1   0   2   1   0  46   0.00
R.Villone                 0 1/3   0   0   0   0   1   0   3  27.00
J.Karstens                1 1/3   2   2   2   0   0   0  21   9.00
B.Bruney                  0 1/3   1   1   1   2   1   0  20   4.50
K.Farnsworth              1 1/3   0   0   0   0   2   0  12   5.40
Totals                    8      14   9   8   7   7   0
 
Twins (2-2)              IP       H   R  ER  BB  SO  HR  PC    ERA
J.Santana WIN(1-1)        7 2/3   6   2   2   0   5   0  88   3.21
P.Neshek                  1 1/3   1   1   1   0   1   1  22   3.86
Totals                    9       7   3   3   0   6   1
 
ATTENDANCE- 45,139 DATE- Saturday, October 7th 2006 TIME- Day 
UMPIRES- Andy Fletcher, Mike Reilly, Jeff Kellogg, Jerry Meals
T- 3:13
LEFT ON BASE- Yankees: 3  Twins:11
DOUBLE PLAYS- Yankees: 1  Twins: 2
ERRORS- J.Posada
DOUBLES- B.Williams(2nd), J.Kubel(1st), J.Bartlett(1st)
TRIPLES- D.Jeter(1st)
HOME RUNS- J.Giambi(2nd)
RBIs- G.Sheffield(1st), J.Giambi(5th), J.Posada(1st), M.Cuddyer-2(6th),
      J.Morneau(3rd), T.Hunter(2nd), J.Kubel-3(4th), J.Bartlett-2(3rd)
STOLEN BASES- N.Punto(1st)
CAUGHT STEALING- L.Castillo
SACRIFICE FLIES- G.Sheffield, J.Posada, J.Morneau
WALKS- L.Castillo, N.Punto, J.Mauer, M.Cuddyer-2, J.Morneau, J.Tyner
HIT BY PITCH- J.Giambi, J.Bartlett
STRIKE OUTS- G.Sheffield, A.Rodriguez, J.Giambi, B.Williams, J.Posada,
             M.Cabrera, N.Punto-2, J.Mauer-2, J.Morneau, T.Hunter, J.Tyner
GIDP- J.Damon, D.Jeter, J.Kubel
WILD PITCHES- J.Karstens
2-out RBI- J.Kubel-3, J.Bartlett, T.Hunter, M.Cuddyer-2, J.Giambi
RLISP 2-out- T.Hunter, N.Punto, L.Castillo, J.Tyner, J.Mauer, M.Cairo,
             J.Morneau-2
TEAM RISP- Yankees: 0 for 1  Twins: 5 for 14
 
Jason Kubel had 2 base hits and 3 RBI as the Minnesota Twins topped the New
York (AL) Yankees by a score of 9 to 3 at Metrodome.
 
Minnesota scored 4 runs in the 3rd inning when they came up with 3 base hits.
That scoring would be all that was needed.  Minnesota had 14 hits for the
game and New York (AL) had 7.  
 
Johan Santana(1-1) went 7 and 2/3 innings allowing 2 runs for the victory.
Jaret Wright(0-1) was charged with the loss.  He was hit hard and gave up 7
hits and 3 walks in 2 and 2/3 innings.  
 

CONDENSED PLAY LOG
TOP 1- Damon-F, Jeter-Tr, Sheffield-SF, Rodriguez-Si, Giambi-K
BOT 1- Castillo-Si, CS(Castillo), Punto-Si, Mauer-Si, Cuddyer-W, Morneau-SF
       Hunter-K
TOP 2- Williams-F, Posada-K, Cabrera-K
BOT 2- Tyner-Si, Kubel-G-DP, Bartlett-HBP, Castillo-Si, Punto-K
TOP 3- Cano-Si, Damon-L, Jeter-G-DP
BOT 3- Mauer-G, Cuddyer-Si, Morneau-W, Hunter-F, Tyner-IW, Kubel-Do
       Bartlett-Si, Castillo-P
TOP 4- Sheffield-FO, Rodriguez-K, Giambi-HBP, Williams-K
BOT 4- Punto-Si, Mauer-K, SB+E-C (Punto), Cuddyer-W, Morneau-P, Hunter-Si
       Tyner-FO
TOP 5- Posada-L, Cabrera-G, Cano-G
BOT 5- Kubel-F, Bartlett-F, Castillo-Si, Punto-W, Mauer-K
TOP 6- Damon-G, Jeter-FO, Sheffield-G
BOT 6- Cuddyer-F, Morneau-F, Hunter-L
TOP 7- Rodriguez-Si, Giambi-F, Williams-Do, Posada-SF, Cairo-G
BOT 7- Tyner-G, Kubel-Si, WP, Bartlett-Do, Castillo-W, Punto-K, Mauer-W
       Cuddyer-Si, Morneau-K
TOP 8- Cano-Si, Damon-G-DP, Jeter-G
BOT 8- Hunter-G, Tyner-K, Kubel-G
TOP 9- Sheffield-K, Rodriguez-G, Giambi-HR, Williams-G

2006 MLB Playoffs: NLDS Game: SD @ Hous.

 October 7, 2006

     Game 3 of the NLDS between the San Diego Padres and the Houston Astros was a good low scoring affair today. The Astros scored in the bottom of the 1st on a Willie Taveras single, 2 stolen bases and an RBI groundout by Lance Berkman. Houston added an unearned run in the 5th and another in the 7th off a pinch-hit single from Mike Lamb. San Diego scored a run in the 6th with a Dave Roberts triple and an Adrian Gonzalez single. Both starters went into the 6th inning with Andy Pettitte getting the Win for Houston and Brad Lidge picked up his 2nd Save. David Wells took the Loss for San Diego. Houston now holds a 2-1 Series edge.

BOXSCORE: 2006 San Diego Padres At 2006 Houston Astros              10/7/2006
 
  Padres             AB  R  H RBI AVG     Astros             AB  R  H RBI AVG
  D.Roberts LF        4  1  1  0 .167     C.Biggio 2B         4  0  0  0 .083  
  M.Cameron CF        4  0  0  0 .091     W.Taveras CF        4  2  2  0 .400  
  A.Gonzalez 1B       4  0  1  1 .273     L.Berkman 1B        4  0  0  1 .333  
  M.Piazza C          3  0  1  0 .400     M.Ensberg 3B        2  0  1  0 .222  
  B.Giles RF          3  0  0  0 .182     C.Burke LF          3  1  3  01.000  
  J.Barfield 2B       3  0  2  0 .400     J.Lane RF           3  0  0  0 .000  
D-R.Bowen PH          1  0  0  0 .000     C.Qualls P          0  0  0  0 ----  
  K.Greene SS         4  0  0  0 .000   B-M.Lamb PH           1  0  1  1 .571  
  M.Bellhorn 3B       3  0  1  0 .200     D.Wheeler P         0  0  0  0 ----  
  D.Wells P           2  0  0  0 .000     B.Lidge P           0  0  0  0 ----  
  C.Meredith P        0  0  0  0 ----     B.Ausmus C          4  0  0  0 .091  
  A.Embree P          0  0  0  0 ----     A.Everett SS        4  0  0  0 .111  
  B.Sweeney P         0  0  0  0 ----     A.Pettitte P        2  0  1  0 .500  
C-G.Blum PH           1  0  0  0 .000   A-O.Palmeiro RF       1  0  0  0 .500  
  S.Linebrink P       0  0  0  0 ----                                          
                     -- -- -- ---                            -- -- -- ---      
         Totals      32  1  6  1                 Totals      32  3  8  2
 
A-Subbed Defensively (RF) For Pettitte In 6th Inning
B-Pinch Hit For Qualls In 7th Inning
C-Pinch Hit For Sweeney In 8th Inning
D-Pinch Hit For Barfield In 9th Inning
 
Padres.......... 0 0 0  0 0 1  0 0 0  -  1  6  1
Astros.......... 1 0 0  0 1 0  1 0    -  3  8  1
 
Padres (1-2)             IP       H   R  ER  BB  SO  HR  PC    ERA
D.Wells LOSS(0-1)         5 1/3   6   2   1   2   3   0 109   1.69
C.Meredith                0 1/3   0   0   0   1   1   0   9   0.00
A.Embree                  0 1/3   0   0   0   0   0   0   3   0.00
B.Sweeney                 1       2   1   1   0   0   0  14   6.00
S.Linebrink               1       0   0   0   0   3   0   9   0.00
Totals                    8       8   3   2   3   7   0
 
Astros (2-1)             IP       H   R  ER  BB  SO  HR  PC    ERA
A.Pettitte WIN(1-0)       5 1/3   5   1   1   1   5   0  72   1.69
C.Qualls HOLD(1st)        1 2/3   1   0   0   0   3   0  18   0.00
D.Wheeler HOLD(1st)       1       0   0   0   0   1   0  10   0.00
B.Lidge SAVE(2nd)         1       0   0   0   1   1   0  18   0.00
Totals                    9       6   1   1   2  10   0
 
ATTENDANCE- 40,871 DATE- Saturday, October 7th 2006 TIME- Day WEATHER- Average
UMPIRES- Brian O'Nora, Phil Cuzzi, Jerry Crawford, Chuck Meriwether
T- 2:43
LEFT ON BASE- Padres: 6  Astros:10
DOUBLE PLAYS- Padres: 0  Astros: 2
ERRORS- B.Giles, B.Lidge
DOUBLES- M.Piazza(2nd), W.Taveras(1st), C.Burke(1st)
TRIPLES- D.Roberts(1st)
RBIs- A.Gonzalez(2nd), L.Berkman(1st), M.Lamb(3rd)
STOLEN BASES- W.Taveras-2(2nd)
CAUGHT STEALING- M.Lamb
WALKS- M.Piazza, B.Giles, C.Biggio, M.Ensberg-2
HIT BY PITCH- C.Burke, O.Palmeiro
STRIKE OUTS- M.Cameron-3, A.Gonzalez, M.Piazza, B.Giles, K.Greene, M.Bellhorn-2,
             D.Wells, C.Biggio-2, W.Taveras, J.Lane, A.Everett, A.Pettitte,
             O.Palmeiro
GIDP- K.Greene-2
RLISP 2-out- J.Lane-2, K.Greene-2, B.Ausmus-2, L.Berkman
TEAM RISP- Padres: 1 for 6  Astros: 2 for 10
WEB GEMS- Bot 7th: Adrian Gonzalez robbed Brad Ausmus of a base hit.
 
Center fielder Willy Taveras had 2 base hits at Minute Maid Field as the
Houston Astros beat the San Diego Padres 3 to 1.
 
Andy Pettitte(1-0) earned his pay with a solid performance for Houston.  He
went 5 and 1/3 innings and surrended up 5 hits and 1 walk.  Houston finished
with 8 hits in the victory.  
 
Brad Lidge got the save, his 2nd.  David Wells(0-1) took the loss.  He pitched
5 and 1/3 innings allowing 6 hits and 2 walks.

CONDENSED PLAY LOG
TOP 1- Roberts-G, Cameron-G, Gonzalez-F
BOT 1- Biggio-L, Taveras-Si, SB(Taveras), SB(Taveras), Berkman-G, Ensberg-W
       Burke-HBP, Lane-F
TOP 2- Piazza-Do, Giles-F, Barfield-L, Greene-L
BOT 2- Ausmus-F, Everett-G, Pettitte-Si, Biggio-K
TOP 3- Bellhorn-K, Wells-K, Roberts-G
BOT 3- Taveras-G, Berkman-L, Ensberg-Si, Burke-Si, Lane-F
TOP 4- Cameron-K, Gonzalez-K, Piazza-W, Giles-P
BOT 4- Ausmus-F, Everett-G, Pettitte-K
TOP 5- Barfield-Si, Greene-G-DP, Bellhorn-Si, Wells-G
BOT 5- Biggio-L, Taveras-Do, Berkman-E-RF, Ensberg-W, Burke-Si, Lane-K
       Ausmus-G
TOP 6- Roberts-Tr, Cameron-K, Gonzalez-Si, Piazza-K, Giles-K
BOT 6- Everett-P, Palmeiro-HBP, Biggio-W, Taveras-K, Berkman-G
TOP 7- Barfield-Si, Greene-G-DP, Bellhorn-K
BOT 7- Ensberg-G, Burke-Do, Lamb-Si, CS(Lamb), Ausmus-G
TOP 8- Blum-G, Roberts-G, Cameron-K
BOT 8- Everett-K, Palmeiro-K, Biggio-K
TOP 9- Gonzalez-F, Piazza-P, Giles-W, Bowen-E-P , Greene-K