Quick Hits

Didn't I tell you? Didn't I tell you that if we got some runs pretty early against Sheets that we would win? And Moehler pitched a wonderful game, again, making my prediction come true! Anyway, here are some more quick hits with the Astros...

• Astros claim infielder Jose Castillo off the waivers from San Francisco Giants. Castillo hit .244 (96-for-394) with six home runs, 35 RBIs and a career-high 28 doubles for the Giants this season.
• Gold Glove winner Brad Ausmus has stated that 2008 will be his final season in an Astros uniform.
• Ty Wigginton won the Co-Player of the Week alongside Johan Santana. Wigginton had 16 hits in 28 at-bats last week, recording a 1.143 slugging percentage, 11 RBIs, 16 hits, 32 total bases. He also tied for the NL lead with four home runs and nine runs scored for the week.
• Craig Biggio's number 7 has been retired. It was retired before Sunday's game. He is Houston's career leader in seasons played (20), at-bats (10,876), hits (3,060), extra-base hits (1,014), doubles (668) and runs (1,844).

Thats about it from over here. Have a good rest of the week, and Go Astros!

Astros vs. Brewers; Tuesday, August 19, 2008

Houston Astros vs. Milwaukee Brewers
Brian Moehler vs. Ben Sheets
Miller Park
7:05 PM CT

In Moehler's last 5 starts, he is 3-0 with a 3.81 ERA and 1.21 WHIP. If Houston can get some runs on the board early, and Moehler continues to pitch well, we could have an upset.

Astros vs. Brewers; Monday, August 18, 2008

Houston Astros vs. Milwaukee Brewers
Randy Wolf vs. CC Sabathia
Miller Park
7:05 CT

Astros vs. Diamondbacks; Sunday, August 17th, 2008

Houston Astros vs. Arizona Diamondbacks
Roy Oswalt vs. Randy Johnson
Minute Maid Park
1:05 PM CT

Both pitchers are 10-8, but hopefully Oswalt will get his 11th win first...

Astros vs. Diamondbacks; Saturday, August 16th, 2008

Houston Astros vs. Arizona Diamondbacks
Brandon Backe vs. Yusmeiro Petit
7:05 ET