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Houston Astros Fans, Look at the Bright Side
Published by Richard Zowie on May 8, 2009
Article Source: Bleacher Report - MLB
An overworked bullpen and an ineffective starter led to another Chicago Cubs victory over the Houston Astros. Chicago scored a run in the first inning. Houston even held a brief 2-1 for an inning before Chicago scored two in the third, one in the fourth and four in the ninth en route to an 8-5 victory.
Just as well: Chicago outhit Houston 14-8.
Astros pitcher Russ Ortiz lasted just 2.1 innings, giving up six hits, three runs (all earned); he picked up his first loss of the season to go to 2-1 to match the innings he lasted. His ERA is 5.91. Since he had a short stint, he won't need to complain about being too tired to pitch in his next start.<...
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