How Low Can We Go?

ppffffttt!

That's pretty much all I have to say about tonight's game and, well, for this series against the Astros in general.

All except for one question: Wasn't there a time when a batter had to make an effort to get out of the way of a ball in order to be granted first base on a hit-by-pitch? At least, say, turn his back on the pitch? Burke was attempting to check his swing when he got plunked on his back elbow by Marquis in the first inning-- meaning he was coming into the pitch, not moving away from it. Stuff like that is irritating... particularly when it loads the bases.

Thanks to the fellas for making a game of it. One of these days we'll figure out how to finish one off in our favor. I dare say (or at least hope) that we may be down, but we aren't out.

Weaver vs. Clemens, eh? It seems, this go 'round, the starters are really the least of our worries. So indulge me as I try to put a little mojo on the mound for Kinney, Johnson, Wainwright, Flores, Looper, Johnson & Sosa.

Any win will do. Go Cards!