The Stros had a relative slugfest on Friday night as JK drove in three runs with a double and triple and Pete Munro did his best imitation of the Rocket in leading the Stros to a 4-0 win over the Anaheim Angels.
Munro was outstanding, giving up only three hits and no runs over six and a third innings. Miceli, Lidge and Dotel cleaned up over the final three innings. Bags hit a mighty yak bottom of the eight for the Stros’ final run and hopefully that will help him break out of a prolonged slump that has seen his slugging percentage drop well below Bidg‘s.
By the way, Richard Hidalgo was 0 for 4 in his first game with the Mets.
Things should be fun at the Juice Box on Saturday night as Clemens goes for his 10th win against the Angels’ Ramon Ortiz (2-5;5.32 ERA).
In other Stros news, the Padres picked up Ricky Stone after the Stros had designated him for assignment when they acquired the two pitchers in the Hidalgo trade. Also, 25 year old AA Round Rock shortstop Tommy Whiteman, who has been having a tremendous season to date (.381 OBP; .473 SLG; 8 yaks), has been promoted to AAA New Orleans.