The Astros won last night, defeating the Cincinnati Reds 8-5. That was win 69 for the Astros. Hunter Pence hit home run number 16. Brad Lidge got the save. There are five games left in this season.

And I’ve got nothing.

Sorry, I know you all come here looking for me to shout at the ‘Stros. And make insults and bad jokes.

But I’ve just got nothing.

Later. – John Royal

This article appears in Sep 20-26, 2007.

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