A’s 3, Astros more than 3
W: Oberholtzer, L: Chavez
recap
I must say Oberholtzer did not look happy pitching last night. I have no idea if that was just his game face or he was sad because he pitches for the AStros. I rather think most of the pitchers have the expectation that their teammates are not going to score more runs than the opposing team. But, luck was on Oberholtzer’s side last night. He pitched 6.2 (I think he should not have been pulled) innings of 8 hit, 3 run baseball. He only gave up 1 BB on the night. I thought he did a great job and deserved the chance to finish the 7th, but Porter thought differently.
The bats came out to play, with all runs scoring on 4 HRs. The boys scored 7 runs on the night. I really wish they could score more runs than by a HR. Altuve did his usual of getting a hit and scoring a run. I’m also really like Kike. Just something about that kid makes me think he could make it. I don’t necessarily put a lot of stock in my opinion, I liked Brett Wallace after all.
I’ve been thinking a lot about Luhnow and the Front Office. I decided to be a follower. I really have no choice. I want my team to succeed in the future and I have to believe the FO is doing all it can to make that happen. I think a kid set a line in the sad and was too proud to cross it. I think some players get moved up and down for reasons we don’t necessarily know. I think some players think they know the players in the minors better than the FO since they may be friends/colleagues. Regardless, I have to believe that Luhnow and the FO are making the right moves toward a winning team. Otherwise, I might as well follow another team.
On a personal note, I went to the beach on Sunday and while reading a book did not realize I should have reapplied the sunscreen more than I did. I have a pretty good sunburn on the back of my legs, the back of the knees and the hiney area. It freaking hurts to sit, lay, or walk. I know better and pretend I will do better next time. I usually get a good sunburn once a year, but man this one hurts to move.
Another funny thing going on in my little part of the big world is my home owners association. Goodness gracious, people are crazy. We have a faction of people trying to make changes without having any suggestions of what to do differently, they just want change. One way they tried to get change is to cause someone in our management office to commit a postal violation. (Accusation was she tried to prevent postal worker from delivering mail.) What a trip when her personal attorney handed out a cease and desist letter at the board meeting. I’m just going to stay on the Social Committee and plan parties and pass out donuts periodically.