The Astros have mastered the art of never letting a lead go unpunished. But there were some good, promising performances last night against the Nationals.
Jason Smith went 3x4, Quintero and Pence went 2x3 and Boone and Matsui each added a hit two provide the offense for the Astros.
Pitching line:
Hampton - 4IP, 3H, 4K (best performance of the Spring)
Hensley - 3IP, 4H, 2ER, 1K (it's saying something to give up two earned in three innings and have your ERA drop by almost nine points)
Wright - 1IP, 1H, 1K
Byrdak - 2IP, 1H, 1BB
Continuing the trend of sloppy defense, the Astros did commit three errors - one by Carlos Lee and two by Jason Smith.
"We can't go one stinking game without making an error," Cooper said, "and they're easy errors."
We didn't come out here to play tiddlywinks, son.
-Hal Smith
