Uzian Wrote:Currently in the longest regular season game in Minute Maid Park history

I can think of one game that wasn't in the regular season that was longer. Then again I choose not to think about that one much.

I loved that game, but this one is the "we cant hit with the bases loaded game"

woot Astros win 4-3 in 14 innings

i just read that lidge hasn't recorded a 1-2-3 inning yet this season. the writer contests the reason teams are hitting him is because of familiarity. the writer said he's been playing NL central teams and these teams know him well. is that true? i'm not in the mood to go looking at who brad lidge has pitched against.

The only NL Central teams the Astros have faced this season were the pirates and brewers

4/17 Brewers 1 inning, 1 hit, 1 K
4/18 Brewers 1.2 innings 2 hits, 2 runs, 1 BB, 3 K, 1 HR
4/21 Pirates 1 inning, 2 hits, 1 run, 1 BB, 2 K
4/22 Pirates 0.1 innings, 1 K

The announcers at the game last night said a lot of the dodger hitters have good career numbers against Lidge.

Uzian Wrote:The only NL Central teams the Astros have faced this season were the pirates and brewers

4/17 Brewers 1 inning, 1 hit, 1 K
4/18 Brewers 1.2 innings 2 hits, 2 runs, 1 BB, 3 K, 1 HR
4/21 Pirates 1 inning, 2 hits, 1 run, 1 BB, 2 K
4/22 Pirates 0.1 innings, 1 K

The announcers at the game last night said a lot of the dodger hitters have good career numbers against Lidge.

it's interesting that those are the 2 worst teams in the central.

Lidge came out tonight and threw a 123 inning with 2ks against the Brewers for his 9th save.

Uzian Wrote:Lidge came out tonight and threw a 123 inning with 2ks against the Brewers for his 9th save.

well, let's see if he can get back in the old groove.

i heard lidge blew another save last night.

He blew it due to an error by Ensberg on a throw to first base that allowed the tieing run to score. They ended up losing that game because of a bases loaded walk by Wheeler.

Uzian Wrote:He blew it due to an error by Ensberg on a throw to first base that allowed the tieing run to score. They ended up losing that game because of a bases loaded walk by Wheeler.

oh, so it wasn't a blown save?

Offically it is a blown save because Lidge put the runner to get to 2nd but the error was what allowed him to score.

Yesterday Lidge came in the 9th and gave up one run while walking 3 to load the bases with 2 outs. Wheeler then came in and saved the game.

Tonight Garner put Lidge in the 7th and he pitched a 123 inning with 1K on route to a 12-2 win.

In other news Everett has yet to commit an error, and Ausmus (career .257) is batting .347 so far this season.

Lidge got the save tonight allowing 1 hit and striking out 2 on route to a 5-3 win. It looks like he has his command back which makes me happy.

lidge just blew his second game in a row tonight. he came into a tie game in the 12th and proceeded to give up 2 runs. i think it's safe to say he isn't the same pitcher he used to be.

yeah Lidge has not been pitching well but I dont blame him for tonights loss. The baserunning and hitting with RISP was appalling. That game should have never gone into the 12 inning.

Uzian Wrote:yeah Lidge has not been pitching well but I dont blame him for tonights loss. The baserunning and hitting with RISP was appalling. That game should have never gone into the 12 inning.

for sure. i'm just saying he's not what he used to be.

You are very right about that