9-1-08: Astros vs Cubs Game Thread

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9-1-08: Astros vs Cubs Game Thread

A.J.: Banned User; Posts: 12,072; And1: 1; Joined: Jul 25, 2007; Location: Houston(University of Houston in 2009); Post #1 » by A.J. » Mon Sep 1, 2008 4:36 pm

9-1-08: Astros vs Cubs Game Thread

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Post #1 » by A.J. » Mon Sep 1, 2008 4:36 pm

Probable Starters

Roy Oswalt 12-9 4.11 ERA

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Jason Marquis 9-7 4.52 ERA

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A.J.: Banned User; Posts: 12,072; And1: 1; Joined: Jul 25, 2007; Location: Houston(University of Houston in 2009); Post #2 » by A.J. » Mon Sep 1, 2008 10:12 pm

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Post #2 » by A.J. » Mon Sep 1, 2008 10:12 pm

We are playing well so far.

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A.J.: Banned User; Posts: 12,072; And1: 1; Joined: Jul 25, 2007; Location: Houston(University of Houston in 2009); Post #3 » by A.J. » Mon Sep 1, 2008 10:19 pm

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Post #3 » by A.J. » Mon Sep 1, 2008 10:19 pm

Roy O has faced one batter over the mininum.

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A.J.: Banned User; Posts: 12,072; And1: 1; Joined: Jul 25, 2007; Location: Houston(University of Houston in 2009); Post #4 » by A.J. » Mon Sep 1, 2008 10:22 pm

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Post #4 » by A.J. » Mon Sep 1, 2008 10:22 pm

Wow, what a catch by Pence.

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A.J.: Banned User; Posts: 12,072; And1: 1; Joined: Jul 25, 2007; Location: Houston(University of Houston in 2009); Post #5 » by A.J. » Mon Sep 1, 2008 10:32 pm

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Post #5 » by A.J. » Mon Sep 1, 2008 10:32 pm

It's time for a Roy O shutout.

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A.J.: Banned User; Posts: 12,072; And1: 1; Joined: Jul 25, 2007; Location: Houston(University of Houston in 2009); Post #6 » by A.J. » Mon Sep 1, 2008 10:38 pm

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Post #6 » by A.J. » Mon Sep 1, 2008 10:38 pm

It's Valverde time!

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A.J.: Banned User; Posts: 12,072; And1: 1; Joined: Jul 25, 2007; Location: Houston(University of Houston in 2009); Post #7 » by A.J. » Mon Sep 1, 2008 10:48 pm

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Post #7 » by A.J. » Mon Sep 1, 2008 10:48 pm

Phew....That was close.

Astros win!

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