Tuesday, October 18, 2005
Tough task for Astros
The Houston Astros still have two chances to wrap up a trip to the World Series, but I don't think they'll get the job done. Last night, they were one out away from winning the National League pennant, but Albert Pujols hit a massive home run to win the game for the St. Louis Cardinals.
This amazing turn of events reminded me of the following from 1986:
* The California Angels were this close to winning the American League title, but Donnie Moore gave up a game-winning home run to Dave Henderson. The Angels had to watch the World Series on television that year.
* The Boston Red Sox were just one strike away from finishing off the New York Mets in the World Series when we were treated to the infamous Game 6 comeback/choke job. Two nights later, the Mets won the Series.
It's deflating to be so close to achieving a goal only to watch it slip away. On top of that, the Astros are facing two games in St. Louis where the fans will certainly be fired up after watching their team virtually rise from the ashes. It doesn't look promising for Houston.
This amazing turn of events reminded me of the following from 1986:
* The California Angels were this close to winning the American League title, but Donnie Moore gave up a game-winning home run to Dave Henderson. The Angels had to watch the World Series on television that year.
* The Boston Red Sox were just one strike away from finishing off the New York Mets in the World Series when we were treated to the infamous Game 6 comeback/choke job. Two nights later, the Mets won the Series.
It's deflating to be so close to achieving a goal only to watch it slip away. On top of that, the Astros are facing two games in St. Louis where the fans will certainly be fired up after watching their team virtually rise from the ashes. It doesn't look promising for Houston.
# posted by Steve Seepersaud : 10:31 AM
