By Robert H. Kelly
He did it. He accomplished the milestone that he has chased for 20 years. He accomplished the feat with the same team. And he tied the game to boot with his 3000th hit.
Houston Astros second baseman Craig Biggio went 5 for 6 and collected his 2998th, 2999th, 3000th, 3001th, and 3002th career hits against the Colorado Rockies.
The Astros beat the Rockies 8-5 on a grand slam home run by "El Caballo" Carlos Lee in the bottom of the 11th inning.
As we have said before. This is how he did it:
1st inning: GROUNDS OUT (facing right handed pitcher Aaron Cook, 4-5, 4.70 ERA)
1: ball
2: grounds out on a throw from third baseman Garrett Atkins to first basemen Todd Helton.
Current batting average: .238
3rd inning: SINGLE (still facing Cook) Career hit number 2998
1: ball
2: called strike
3: foul
4: ball
5: singles on a line drive to center fielder Willy Taveras
Current batting average: .241
5th inning: SINGLE (still facing Cook) Career hit number 2999
1: called strike
2: singles on a ground ball to third baseman Garrett Atkins
Current batting average: .243
7th inning: SINGLE (still facing Cook) Career hit number 3000
1: ball
2: ball
3: singles on a line drive to center fielder Willy Taveras, thrown out at he attempted for extra bases on a throw from Willy Taveras to shortstop Troy Tulowitzki.
Current batting average: .245
Note #1: with Biggio getting his 3000th hit, he ties Pittsburgh Pirates Hall of Fame outfielder Roberto Clemente on the all time hit list. He is the 27th player to achieve 3000 hits and the seventh player to do it with the same team.
9th inning: SINGLE (facing right handed pitcher Manny Corpas, 2-2, 2.77 ERA) Career hit number 3001.
1: ball
2: foul
3: ball
4: singles on a line drive to right fielder Ryab Spilborghs.
Current bating average: .247
Note #2: He now moved to number 26 on the all time hit list, passing Clemente. Next on the list: Al Kaline with 3007.
11th inning: SINGLE (facing left handed pitcher Brian Furntes, 0-2, 2.31 ERA) Career hit 3002
1: swinging strike
2: ball
3: swinging srtike
4: singles on a grounds ball to shortstop Troy Tulowitzki
Current batting average: .250
Beeg was named the Gatorade Player of the Game.
Thursday, June 28, 2007
June 27: Milwaukee: 0 Hits, 2997 Career Total
By Chris Price
Another quick post tonight.
Craig Biggio again played the pinch hitter role in the Houston Astros 6-3 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers.
He was 0 for 1.
He remainds at 2997 career hits.
Another quick post tonight.
Craig Biggio again played the pinch hitter role in the Houston Astros 6-3 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers.
He was 0 for 1.
He remainds at 2997 career hits.
Tuesday, June 26, 2007
June 26: Milwaukee: 1 Hit, 2997 Career Total
By Chris Price
This will be a quick post tonight, as I have other deadlines to meet.
Craig Biggio went 1 for 4 in the Houston Astros 11-5 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers.
He now has three hits to go.
I would not be surprised to see Beeg on the bench tomorrow to allow him a day of rest before they return to Houston.
The third game of the series is an afternoon game tomorrow.
This will be a quick post tonight, as I have other deadlines to meet.
Craig Biggio went 1 for 4 in the Houston Astros 11-5 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers.
He now has three hits to go.
I would not be surprised to see Beeg on the bench tomorrow to allow him a day of rest before they return to Houston.
The third game of the series is an afternoon game tomorrow.
Monday, June 25, 2007
June 25: Milwaukee: Biggio Did Not Play
By Chris Price
Craig Biggio did not play in the Houston Astros 6-1 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers.
Game two tomorrow at 7:05pm CDT.
He is holding at 2996 career hits.
Craig Biggio did not play in the Houston Astros 6-1 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers.
Game two tomorrow at 7:05pm CDT.
He is holding at 2996 career hits.
Sunday, June 24, 2007
June 24: Texas: 3 Hits, 2996 Career Total
By Robert H. Kelly
The Houston Astros faced the Texas Rangers in the third game of their series in Arlington. The Rangers took the Silver Boot Trophy last night in their victory over the Astros. This will be the final game the Astros and Rangers will play against each other in 2007. The Rangers are 4-1 this season versus the Astros prior to this game.
The Astros went into the game at 31-43, 11 1/2 game behind the division leading Milwaukee Brewers, while the Rangers were 30-44, 18 games behind the first place Los Angeles Angels.
Craig Biggio lead off the batting order, playing in the designated hitter role.
He went 3 for 5 at the plate in the Astros 12-9 win, raising his career hit total at 2996. He got two RBIs, one walk and one run. He now has only four hits to go.
Again, for the Nth time this season, is how he did at the plate:
1st inning: SINGLE (facing right handed pitcher Robinson Tejeda, 5-7, 6.29 ERA)
1: called strike
2: foul
3: singles on a grounder to second baseman Ian Kinsler.
Current batting average: .234
NOTE #1: Biggio advances to second base on a single by Hunter Pence.
NOTE #2: Biggio scores on a three run homer by Lance Berkman. Astros 3 Rangers 0.
3rd inning: POPS OUT (still facing Tejeda)
1: swinging strike
2: pops out, in foul territory, to first baseman Brad Wilkerson
Current batting average: .234
NOTE #3: Pence tags a 3-1 pitch over the left field wall for a home run. (8th of the season, 1st in Arlington Stadium) Astros 4 Rangers 0.
NOTE #4: Bases are loaded with two outs for Biggio.
4th inning: WALK (still facing Tejada)
1: swinging strike
2: swinging strike
3: ball
4: ball
5: ball
6: ball
Current batting average: .234
NOTE #5: Biggio gets an RBI on the walk as Mark Loretta scores.
NOTE #5: Biggio advances to third on an throwing error by third baseman Ramon Vasquez.
PERSONAL NOTE: The Astros are putting the runs on the board due to Ranger mistakes. Biggio gains one more hit, and by the looks of the next three days, he will get his 3000th hit at home against the Colorado Rockies. I look for him to have a day or two of "rest" in Milwaukee
6th inning: SINGLE (facing left handed pitcher Ron Mahay, 0-0, 2.82 ERA)
1: ball
2: swinging strike
3: singles on a ground ball to center fielder Kenny Lofton.
Current batting average: .236
8th inning: GROUNDS OUT (facing right handed pitcher Joaquin Benoit, 2-2, 3.76 ERA)
1: grounds into a double play, shortstop Michael Young to second baseman Ian Kinsler to first baseman Brad Wilkerson
Current batting average: .236
Note #6: When a Ranger hits a home run, the play the theme song from "The Natural" (the music that is played when Roy Hobbs hit a homer). That is so cool.
Note #7: The Rangers tie the game at 7 all when Frank Catalanotto hits a two run homer off Dan Wheeler.
Note #8: The Astros score two run in the top of the ninth off a double by Mark Loretta. Astros 9 Texas 7.
Note #9: Astros 9 Texas 8 on a homer run by pinch hitter Marlon Byrd off of Wheeler. Ian Kinsler hits another home run off Wheeler to tie the game at 9 all in the bottom fo the 9th inning.
10th inning: DOUBLE (facing left handed pitcher C.J. Wilson, 0-0, 2.02 ERA)
1: foul
2: foul
3: ball
4: doubles on a line drive to left fielder Catanotto; Morgan Ensburg scores
Current batting average: .238
Note # 10: Beeg was name the Player of the Game.
The Houston Astros faced the Texas Rangers in the third game of their series in Arlington. The Rangers took the Silver Boot Trophy last night in their victory over the Astros. This will be the final game the Astros and Rangers will play against each other in 2007. The Rangers are 4-1 this season versus the Astros prior to this game.
The Astros went into the game at 31-43, 11 1/2 game behind the division leading Milwaukee Brewers, while the Rangers were 30-44, 18 games behind the first place Los Angeles Angels.
Craig Biggio lead off the batting order, playing in the designated hitter role.
He went 3 for 5 at the plate in the Astros 12-9 win, raising his career hit total at 2996. He got two RBIs, one walk and one run. He now has only four hits to go.
Again, for the Nth time this season, is how he did at the plate:
1st inning: SINGLE (facing right handed pitcher Robinson Tejeda, 5-7, 6.29 ERA)
1: called strike
2: foul
3: singles on a grounder to second baseman Ian Kinsler.
Current batting average: .234
NOTE #1: Biggio advances to second base on a single by Hunter Pence.
NOTE #2: Biggio scores on a three run homer by Lance Berkman. Astros 3 Rangers 0.
3rd inning: POPS OUT (still facing Tejeda)
1: swinging strike
2: pops out, in foul territory, to first baseman Brad Wilkerson
Current batting average: .234
NOTE #3: Pence tags a 3-1 pitch over the left field wall for a home run. (8th of the season, 1st in Arlington Stadium) Astros 4 Rangers 0.
NOTE #4: Bases are loaded with two outs for Biggio.
4th inning: WALK (still facing Tejada)
1: swinging strike
2: swinging strike
3: ball
4: ball
5: ball
6: ball
Current batting average: .234
NOTE #5: Biggio gets an RBI on the walk as Mark Loretta scores.
NOTE #5: Biggio advances to third on an throwing error by third baseman Ramon Vasquez.
PERSONAL NOTE: The Astros are putting the runs on the board due to Ranger mistakes. Biggio gains one more hit, and by the looks of the next three days, he will get his 3000th hit at home against the Colorado Rockies. I look for him to have a day or two of "rest" in Milwaukee
6th inning: SINGLE (facing left handed pitcher Ron Mahay, 0-0, 2.82 ERA)
1: ball
2: swinging strike
3: singles on a ground ball to center fielder Kenny Lofton.
Current batting average: .236
8th inning: GROUNDS OUT (facing right handed pitcher Joaquin Benoit, 2-2, 3.76 ERA)
1: grounds into a double play, shortstop Michael Young to second baseman Ian Kinsler to first baseman Brad Wilkerson
Current batting average: .236
Note #6: When a Ranger hits a home run, the play the theme song from "The Natural" (the music that is played when Roy Hobbs hit a homer). That is so cool.
Note #7: The Rangers tie the game at 7 all when Frank Catalanotto hits a two run homer off Dan Wheeler.
Note #8: The Astros score two run in the top of the ninth off a double by Mark Loretta. Astros 9 Texas 7.
Note #9: Astros 9 Texas 8 on a homer run by pinch hitter Marlon Byrd off of Wheeler. Ian Kinsler hits another home run off Wheeler to tie the game at 9 all in the bottom fo the 9th inning.
10th inning: DOUBLE (facing left handed pitcher C.J. Wilson, 0-0, 2.02 ERA)
1: foul
2: foul
3: ball
4: doubles on a line drive to left fielder Catanotto; Morgan Ensburg scores
Current batting average: .238
Note # 10: Beeg was name the Player of the Game.
June 23: Texas: 0 Hits, 2993 Career Total
By Chris Price
Craig Biggio got only a single pinch hitting assignment in the Houston Astros 7-2 loss to the Texas Rangers.
He entered the game, replacing shortstop Eric Bruntlett, in the ninth inning.
9th inning: LINES OUT (facing right handed pitcher Eric Gagne, 2-0, 0.45 ERA)
1: ball
2: swinging strike
3: called strike
4: ball
5: foul
6 lines out to third baseman Travis Metcalf.
Current batting average: .232
Craig Biggio got only a single pinch hitting assignment in the Houston Astros 7-2 loss to the Texas Rangers.
He entered the game, replacing shortstop Eric Bruntlett, in the ninth inning.
9th inning: LINES OUT (facing right handed pitcher Eric Gagne, 2-0, 0.45 ERA)
1: ball
2: swinging strike
3: called strike
4: ball
5: foul
6 lines out to third baseman Travis Metcalf.
Current batting average: .232
Friday, June 22, 2007
BREAKING NEWS: Biggio Will Not Play On Saturday
By Robert H. Kelly
It has been reported by Brian McTaggart in the Houston Chronicle that Craig Biggio will not play in Saturday's game 2 of the Astros-Rangers three game series.
It is also possible he may not play on Sunday.
Astros manager Phil Garner said had not decided if Biggio would be in the lineup Sunday, but Biggio was quoted saying "I'll be in there in some fashion."
If this is true, it look like a good bet that number 7 will get his 3000th hit at home in Minute Maid Park.
It has been reported by Brian McTaggart in the Houston Chronicle that Craig Biggio will not play in Saturday's game 2 of the Astros-Rangers three game series.
It is also possible he may not play on Sunday.
Astros manager Phil Garner said had not decided if Biggio would be in the lineup Sunday, but Biggio was quoted saying "I'll be in there in some fashion."
If this is true, it look like a good bet that number 7 will get his 3000th hit at home in Minute Maid Park.
June 22: Texas: 1 Hit, 2993 Career Total
By Robert H. Kelly
Craig Biggio and the Houston Astros travelled to Arlington to face the Texas Rangers in a three games series to determine who will take possession of the Silver Boot for 2007.
Biggio went 1 for 5 in the 11-4 loss. He now stands 2993.
Number 7 has 7 to go!!!
Beeg is playing the designated hitter role with Chris Burke playing second base.
1st inning: POPS OUT (facing right handed pitcher Kevin Millwood, 3-6, 7.64 ERA)
1: called strike
2: foul
3: ball (in the dirt)
4: pops out to shortstop Michael Young
Current batting average: .232
2nd inning: GROUNDS OUT (still facing Millwood)
1: foul
2: grounds out on a throw from pitcher Kevin Millwood to first baseman Brad Wilkerson
Current batting average: .231
5th inning: SINGLE (still facing Millwood)
1: singles on a line drive to center fielder Kenny Lofton.
Current batting average: .234
6th inning: FLIES OUT (still facing Millwood)
1: flies out to left fielder Frank Catalanotto
Current batting average: .233
9th inning: FLIES OUT (facing right handed pitcher Frank Francisco, 1-0, 4.44 ERA)
1: ball
2: ball
3: ball
4: called strike
5: foul
6: flies out to center fielder Jerry Hairston, Jr.
Current batting average: .232
Craig Biggio and the Houston Astros travelled to Arlington to face the Texas Rangers in a three games series to determine who will take possession of the Silver Boot for 2007.
Biggio went 1 for 5 in the 11-4 loss. He now stands 2993.
Number 7 has 7 to go!!!
Beeg is playing the designated hitter role with Chris Burke playing second base.
1st inning: POPS OUT (facing right handed pitcher Kevin Millwood, 3-6, 7.64 ERA)
1: called strike
2: foul
3: ball (in the dirt)
4: pops out to shortstop Michael Young
Current batting average: .232
2nd inning: GROUNDS OUT (still facing Millwood)
1: foul
2: grounds out on a throw from pitcher Kevin Millwood to first baseman Brad Wilkerson
Current batting average: .231
5th inning: SINGLE (still facing Millwood)
1: singles on a line drive to center fielder Kenny Lofton.
Current batting average: .234
6th inning: FLIES OUT (still facing Millwood)
1: flies out to left fielder Frank Catalanotto
Current batting average: .233
9th inning: FLIES OUT (facing right handed pitcher Frank Francisco, 1-0, 4.44 ERA)
1: ball
2: ball
3: ball
4: called strike
5: foul
6: flies out to center fielder Jerry Hairston, Jr.
Current batting average: .232
Wednesday, June 20, 2007
June 20: Los Angeles (AL): 0 Hits, 2992 Career Total
By Robert H. Kelly
Craig Biggio and the Astros lost to the Los Angeles Angels 8-4 in their final game of their west coast series.
Biggio went 0-5, failing to advance any closer to his goal of 3000 hits
They will have a travel day tomorrow as they prepare for a another three game series against the Texas Rangers in Arlington.
This series with the Rangers will determine which club gets possession of the Silver Boot for 2007.
Here is how "The Beeg" did tonight:
1st inning: FLIES OUT (facing right handed pitcher Ervin Santana, 5-7, 5.23 ERA)
1: flies out to center fielder Gary Matthews, Jr.
Current batting average: .237
2nd inning: STRUCK OUT (still facing Santana)
1: ball
2: swinging strike
3: swinging strike
4: swinging strike
Current batting average: .236
4th inning: GROUNDS INTO A FORCED OUT (still facing Santana)
1: foul
2: called strike
3: foul
4: ball (in the dirt)
5: grounds into a forced out, shortstop Orlando Carera to second baseman Howie Kenrick. Biggio at first base.
Current batting average: .235
7th inning: STRUCK OUT (still facing Santana)
1: swinging strike
2: ball
3: ball
4: grounds out on a throw from third baseman Chone Figgins to first baseman Robb Quinlan.
Current batting average: .234
8th inning: STRUCK OUT (facing right handed pitcher Scot Shields, 0-2, 2.08 ERA)
1: ball
2: foul
3: swinging strike
4: swinging strike
Current batting average: .233
Craig Biggio and the Astros lost to the Los Angeles Angels 8-4 in their final game of their west coast series.
Biggio went 0-5, failing to advance any closer to his goal of 3000 hits
They will have a travel day tomorrow as they prepare for a another three game series against the Texas Rangers in Arlington.
This series with the Rangers will determine which club gets possession of the Silver Boot for 2007.
Here is how "The Beeg" did tonight:
1st inning: FLIES OUT (facing right handed pitcher Ervin Santana, 5-7, 5.23 ERA)
1: flies out to center fielder Gary Matthews, Jr.
Current batting average: .237
2nd inning: STRUCK OUT (still facing Santana)
1: ball
2: swinging strike
3: swinging strike
4: swinging strike
Current batting average: .236
4th inning: GROUNDS INTO A FORCED OUT (still facing Santana)
1: foul
2: called strike
3: foul
4: ball (in the dirt)
5: grounds into a forced out, shortstop Orlando Carera to second baseman Howie Kenrick. Biggio at first base.
Current batting average: .235
7th inning: STRUCK OUT (still facing Santana)
1: swinging strike
2: ball
3: ball
4: grounds out on a throw from third baseman Chone Figgins to first baseman Robb Quinlan.
Current batting average: .234
8th inning: STRUCK OUT (facing right handed pitcher Scot Shields, 0-2, 2.08 ERA)
1: ball
2: foul
3: swinging strike
4: swinging strike
Current batting average: .233
Tuesday, June 19, 2007
June 19: Los Angeles (AL): 2 Hits, 2992 Career Total
By Robert H. KellyCriag Biggio and the Astros tried to get back into the win column in the second game of their three game series against the Los Angeles Angels.
Biggio went 2-6 and raised his career hit total 2992. He only needs eight more hits to achieve his long sought after goal of 3000.
The Astros won 9-5 to take the three game series to 1-1. The rubber game will be at 9:05pm tomorrow Houston time, which means another late night for this humble writer.
Here are "Begg's" statistics for tonight:
1st inning: STRUCK OUT (facing right handed pitcher Bartolo Colon, 6-1, 5.70 ERA)
1: called strike
2: swinging strike
3: swinging strike
Current batting average: .234
3rd inning: FLIES OUT (still facing Colon)
1: ball
2: flies out to center fielder Gary Matthews Jr.
Current batting average: .233
4th inning: SINGLE (still facing Colon)
1: called strike
2: ball
3: singles on a line drive to right fielder Vladimir Guerrero
Current batting average: .236
NOTE: Biggio has now hit safely in seven consecutive games.
6th inning: SINGLE (still facing Colon)
1: called strike
2: foul
3: foul
4: singles on a ground ball to shortstop Olando Cabrera.
Current batting average: .239
7th inning: STRUCK OUT (facing right handed pitcher Dustin Mosley, 4-1, 2.43 ERA)
1: foul
2: called strike
3: ball
4: ball
5: swinging strike
Current batting average: .238
9th inning: LINES OUT (facing right handed pitcher Chris Bootcheck, 1-1, 4.23 ERA)
1: called strike
2: ball
3: foul
4: foul
5: foul
6: lines out to left fielder Reggie Willits
Current batting average: .238
1st inning: STRUCK OUT (facing right handed pitcher Bartolo Colon, 6-1, 5.70 ERA)
1: called strike
2: swinging strike
3: swinging strike
Current batting average: .234
3rd inning: FLIES OUT (still facing Colon)
1: ball
2: flies out to center fielder Gary Matthews Jr.
Current batting average: .233
4th inning: SINGLE (still facing Colon)
1: called strike
2: ball
3: singles on a line drive to right fielder Vladimir Guerrero
Current batting average: .236
NOTE: Biggio has now hit safely in seven consecutive games.
6th inning: SINGLE (still facing Colon)
1: called strike
2: foul
3: foul
4: singles on a ground ball to shortstop Olando Cabrera.
Current batting average: .239
7th inning: STRUCK OUT (facing right handed pitcher Dustin Mosley, 4-1, 2.43 ERA)
1: foul
2: called strike
3: ball
4: ball
5: swinging strike
Current batting average: .238
9th inning: LINES OUT (facing right handed pitcher Chris Bootcheck, 1-1, 4.23 ERA)
1: called strike
2: ball
3: foul
4: foul
5: foul
6: lines out to left fielder Reggie Willits
Current batting average: .238
My Prediction Day Has Come and is Fixing to Leave
By Robert H. Kelly
Unless the Houston Astros go into mega extra innings tonight, and Craig Biggio goes 10 for 10, my prediction for tonight's game being the venue for his 3000th hit is going to be incorrect.
I have a good idea that the above scenario will not happen. However, I still think there is a small chance he will not get it at home.
Manager Phil Garner can choose to "rest" him on this extended road trip. But the fact that Biggio is hitting the ball pretty well lately, he could get hit 3000th hit against the Rangers.
It would be nice for him to get it in the home stand against the Colorado Rockies.
Either way it will be a tremendous achievement for Biggio and the Astros.
Now if they can add the National League Rookie of the Year Award for Hunter Pence, that might salvage this season for the Astros and their fans.
Unless the Houston Astros go into mega extra innings tonight, and Craig Biggio goes 10 for 10, my prediction for tonight's game being the venue for his 3000th hit is going to be incorrect.
I have a good idea that the above scenario will not happen. However, I still think there is a small chance he will not get it at home.
Manager Phil Garner can choose to "rest" him on this extended road trip. But the fact that Biggio is hitting the ball pretty well lately, he could get hit 3000th hit against the Rangers.
It would be nice for him to get it in the home stand against the Colorado Rockies.
Either way it will be a tremendous achievement for Biggio and the Astros.
Now if they can add the National League Rookie of the Year Award for Hunter Pence, that might salvage this season for the Astros and their fans.
Monday, June 18, 2007
June 18: Los Angeles (AL): 1 Hit, 2990 Career Total
By Robert H. Kelly
Craig Biggio and the Houston Astros travelled to Anaheim in their first ever trip to Angels Stadium. There they will play a three game series against the Los Angeles Angels.
After a five run fifth inning, the Astros could not hold on to their lead. They went into the bottom of the ninth inning tied at 9 all. The Angels came back in the bottom of the ninth to hand the Astros a 10-9 loss.
Biggio started in his usual position, leading off the batting order. He was on a five game hitting streak and batting 9-21 in his last five games.
He went 1-6 and upped his career hit total to 2990. He now has ten hits to go to join the elite list of 3000 career hits.
Here are his stats:
1st inning: STRUCK OUT (facing right handed pitcher John Lackey, 10-4, 2.53 ERA)
1: called strike
2: foul
3: foul tip
Current batting average: .236
2nd inning: FLIES OUT (still facing Lackey)
1: files out to right fielder Vladimir Guerrero.
Current batting average: .235
5th inning: SINGLE (still facing Lackey)
1: called strike
2: ball
3: swinging strike
4: foul
5: foul
6: ball
7: foul
8: ball
9: singles on a line drive to center fielder Reggie Willits
Current batting average: .238
NOTE: Peter Ueberroth was spotted in the stands at the game. He served as the 6th commissioner of Major League Baseball from 1984 to 1989 and is currently chairman of the United States Olympic Committee Board of Directors.
6th inning: GROUNDS OUT (facing right handed pitcher Hector Carrasco, 1-1, 6.31 ERA)
1: ball
2: swinging strike
3: swinging strike
4: grounds out on a throw from second baseman Erick Aybar to first baseman Shea Hillenbrand
Current batting average: .237
7th inning: FLIES OUT (facing right handed pitcher Chris Bootcheck, 1-1, 4.44 ERA)
1: swinging strike
2: flies out to center fielder Gary Matthews Jr.
Current batting average: .236
9th inning: STRUCK OUT (facing right handed pitcher Francisco Rodriguez, 0-2, 2.43 ERA)
1: ball
2: ball
3: called strike
4: foul
5: swinging strike
Current batting average: .235
Craig Biggio and the Houston Astros travelled to Anaheim in their first ever trip to Angels Stadium. There they will play a three game series against the Los Angeles Angels.
After a five run fifth inning, the Astros could not hold on to their lead. They went into the bottom of the ninth inning tied at 9 all. The Angels came back in the bottom of the ninth to hand the Astros a 10-9 loss.
Biggio started in his usual position, leading off the batting order. He was on a five game hitting streak and batting 9-21 in his last five games.
He went 1-6 and upped his career hit total to 2990. He now has ten hits to go to join the elite list of 3000 career hits.
Here are his stats:
1st inning: STRUCK OUT (facing right handed pitcher John Lackey, 10-4, 2.53 ERA)
1: called strike
2: foul
3: foul tip
Current batting average: .236
2nd inning: FLIES OUT (still facing Lackey)
1: files out to right fielder Vladimir Guerrero.
Current batting average: .235
5th inning: SINGLE (still facing Lackey)
1: called strike
2: ball
3: swinging strike
4: foul
5: foul
6: ball
7: foul
8: ball
9: singles on a line drive to center fielder Reggie Willits
Current batting average: .238
NOTE: Peter Ueberroth was spotted in the stands at the game. He served as the 6th commissioner of Major League Baseball from 1984 to 1989 and is currently chairman of the United States Olympic Committee Board of Directors.
6th inning: GROUNDS OUT (facing right handed pitcher Hector Carrasco, 1-1, 6.31 ERA)
1: ball
2: swinging strike
3: swinging strike
4: grounds out on a throw from second baseman Erick Aybar to first baseman Shea Hillenbrand
Current batting average: .237
7th inning: FLIES OUT (facing right handed pitcher Chris Bootcheck, 1-1, 4.44 ERA)
1: swinging strike
2: flies out to center fielder Gary Matthews Jr.
Current batting average: .236
9th inning: STRUCK OUT (facing right handed pitcher Francisco Rodriguez, 0-2, 2.43 ERA)
1: ball
2: ball
3: called strike
4: foul
5: swinging strike
Current batting average: .235
Sunday, June 17, 2007
June 17: Seattle: Biggio Did Not Play
By Chris Price
Craig Biggio took a day off and watched his teammates take down the Seattle Mariners 10-3 in the third game of the three game series.
With Biggio not seeing action today, his career hit total remaidns at 2989, just 11 short of joing the elite list of 3000 career hit players.
Biggio will get at least two and probably three off-days on the road trip. Astros manager Phil Garner usually rests Biggio for day games following a night game, and there are two scheduled on the trip.
While Garner won't hold Biggio out just to ensure he gets the 3,000th hit at home, if resting the 41-year-old infielder makes sense from a team standpoint and dovetails with everyone's desire for Biggio to get No. 3,000 at Minute Maid Park, so be it.
Manager Phil Garner feels he and Biggio will discuss the matter before he makes a decision.
"We obviously would prefer that, and I'm being honest with you that's a piece of the puzzle, but we're doing the same thing we've been doing since Day 1. I sit down with Bidge before the homestand, and I sit down with him when we go on the road and map out what we think is a good plan for him."
We will keep everyone posted on Biggio's place in the starting lineup on this extended road trip.
Craig Biggio took a day off and watched his teammates take down the Seattle Mariners 10-3 in the third game of the three game series.
With Biggio not seeing action today, his career hit total remaidns at 2989, just 11 short of joing the elite list of 3000 career hit players.
Biggio will get at least two and probably three off-days on the road trip. Astros manager Phil Garner usually rests Biggio for day games following a night game, and there are two scheduled on the trip.
While Garner won't hold Biggio out just to ensure he gets the 3,000th hit at home, if resting the 41-year-old infielder makes sense from a team standpoint and dovetails with everyone's desire for Biggio to get No. 3,000 at Minute Maid Park, so be it.
Manager Phil Garner feels he and Biggio will discuss the matter before he makes a decision.
"We obviously would prefer that, and I'm being honest with you that's a piece of the puzzle, but we're doing the same thing we've been doing since Day 1. I sit down with Bidge before the homestand, and I sit down with him when we go on the road and map out what we think is a good plan for him."
We will keep everyone posted on Biggio's place in the starting lineup on this extended road trip.
Saturday, June 16, 2007
June 16: Seattle: 1 Hit, 2989 Career Total
By Robert H. Kelly
11 TO GO!
Craig Biggio picked up another hit in the Houston Astros' 9-4 defeat of the Seattle Mariners.
Biggio has 11 hit to go to reach 3000.
BIGGIO WAS NAMED THE GATORADE PLAYER OF THE GAME due to his three run homer in the second inning.
Game three tomorrow at 1:05pm CDT.
Here is how he did.
1st inning: SINGLE ON A FIELDING ERROR (facing right handed pitcher Cha Seuhg Baek, 3-2, 5.74 ERA
1: ball
2: reaches first base on a fielding error by third baseman Jose Lopez
Current batting average: .237
2nd inning: THREE RUN HOME RUN (still facing Baek)
1: ball in dirt
2: swinging strike
3: home run on a fly ball to left field. Three runs score. Boggio's 5th home run of the season.
Current batting average: .240
4th inning: STRUCK OUT (still facing Baek)
1: ball
2: ball
3: called strike
4: foul
5: swinging strike
Current batting average: .239
5th inning: GROUNDS OUT (facing left handed pitcher Ryan Feierabend, 1-1, 4.50 ERA)
1: called strike
2: grounds out on a throw from third baseman Jose Lopez to first baseman Richie Sexson.
Current batting average: .238
8th inning: FLIES OUT (facing right handed pitcher Jason Davis, 1-0, 4.01 ERA)
1: called strike
2: flies out to center fielder Ichiro Suzuki.
Current batting average: .237
NOTE: Mark Loretta replaced Biggio at second base in the top of the ninth inning.
11 TO GO!
Craig Biggio picked up another hit in the Houston Astros' 9-4 defeat of the Seattle Mariners.
Biggio has 11 hit to go to reach 3000.
BIGGIO WAS NAMED THE GATORADE PLAYER OF THE GAME due to his three run homer in the second inning.
Game three tomorrow at 1:05pm CDT.
Here is how he did.
1st inning: SINGLE ON A FIELDING ERROR (facing right handed pitcher Cha Seuhg Baek, 3-2, 5.74 ERA
1: ball
2: reaches first base on a fielding error by third baseman Jose Lopez
Current batting average: .237
2nd inning: THREE RUN HOME RUN (still facing Baek)
1: ball in dirt
2: swinging strike
3: home run on a fly ball to left field. Three runs score. Boggio's 5th home run of the season.
Current batting average: .240
4th inning: STRUCK OUT (still facing Baek)
1: ball
2: ball
3: called strike
4: foul
5: swinging strike
Current batting average: .239
5th inning: GROUNDS OUT (facing left handed pitcher Ryan Feierabend, 1-1, 4.50 ERA)
1: called strike
2: grounds out on a throw from third baseman Jose Lopez to first baseman Richie Sexson.
Current batting average: .238
8th inning: FLIES OUT (facing right handed pitcher Jason Davis, 1-0, 4.01 ERA)
1: called strike
2: flies out to center fielder Ichiro Suzuki.
Current batting average: .237
NOTE: Mark Loretta replaced Biggio at second base in the top of the ninth inning.
Biggio Lifetime Statistics
By Robert H. Kelly
If any readers would like to view a great site on Biggio's statistics, visit his page at Baseball-Reference.com.
It has a remarkable listing of just about everything on would like to know about "The Hardest Working Man In Baseball."
If any readers would like to view a great site on Biggio's statistics, visit his page at Baseball-Reference.com.
It has a remarkable listing of just about everything on would like to know about "The Hardest Working Man In Baseball."
Craig Biggio's Milestone Hits on the road to 3,000
By Robert H. Kelly
Below are Craig Biggio's miletones on his way to 3000 hits.
1st hit: Facing Orel Hershiser-Los Angeles Dodgers on June 29, 1988
100th hit: Facing Mike LaCoss-San Francisco Giants on July 30, 1989
500th hit: Facing Terry Mulholland –Philadelphia Phillies on May 20, 1992
1000th hit: Facing Mark Dyer-Pittsburgh Pirates on July 1, 1995
1500th hit: Facing Rick Dehart-Montreal Expos on April 24, 1998
2000th hit: Facing Javier Vasquez-Montreal Expos on May 4, 2001
2500th hit: Facing Horacio Ramirez-Atlanta Braves on May 8, 2004
2900th hit: Facing Dustin Nippert-Arizona Diamondbacks on Aug. 5, 2006
Below are Craig Biggio's miletones on his way to 3000 hits.
1st hit: Facing Orel Hershiser-Los Angeles Dodgers on June 29, 1988
100th hit: Facing Mike LaCoss-San Francisco Giants on July 30, 1989
500th hit: Facing Terry Mulholland –Philadelphia Phillies on May 20, 1992
1000th hit: Facing Mark Dyer-Pittsburgh Pirates on July 1, 1995
1500th hit: Facing Rick Dehart-Montreal Expos on April 24, 1998
2000th hit: Facing Javier Vasquez-Montreal Expos on May 4, 2001
2500th hit: Facing Horacio Ramirez-Atlanta Braves on May 8, 2004
2900th hit: Facing Dustin Nippert-Arizona Diamondbacks on Aug. 5, 2006
Friday, June 15, 2007
June 15: Seattle: 3 Hits, 2988 Career Total
By Robert H. Kelly
12 HITS TO GO
Craig Biggio had another multi-hit game as the Houston Astros downed the Seattle Mariners 5-1 at Minute Maid Park.
Biggio went 3-5, raising his career hit total to 2988. His performance tonight's passed Sam Rice for total career hits Next on the list is former Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Roberto Clemente in 26th place with 3000 hits.
His plate performance is as follows:
1st inning: SINGLE (facing right handed pitcher Felix Hernandez, 3-3, 4.58 ERA)
1: foul tip
2: foul
3: singles on a ground ball to third baseman Willie Bloomquist
Current batting average: .236
3rd inning: GROUNDS OUT (still facing Hernandez)
1: called strike
2: swinging strike
3: grounded out on a throw from shortstop Yuniesky Betancourt to first baseman Richie Sexson.
Current batting average: .233
4th inning: FLIES OUT (still facing Hernandez)
1: foul
2: called strike
3: flies out to center fielder Ichiro Suzuki
Current batting average: .232
6th inning: SINGLES (still facing Hernandez)
1: swinging strike
2: foul
3: ball
4. singles on a line drive to center fielder Icgiro Suzuki.
Current batting average: .235
8th inning: DOUBLE (facing right handed pitcher Sean Green, 1-1, 3.10 ERA)
1: ball
2: ball
3: called strike
4: doubles on a fly ball to left fielder Raul Ibanez
Current batting average: .238
NOTE: Biggio has hit 20 doubles this season and 657 for his career.
12 HITS TO GO
Craig Biggio had another multi-hit game as the Houston Astros downed the Seattle Mariners 5-1 at Minute Maid Park.
Biggio went 3-5, raising his career hit total to 2988. His performance tonight's passed Sam Rice for total career hits Next on the list is former Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Roberto Clemente in 26th place with 3000 hits.
His plate performance is as follows:
1st inning: SINGLE (facing right handed pitcher Felix Hernandez, 3-3, 4.58 ERA)
1: foul tip
2: foul
3: singles on a ground ball to third baseman Willie Bloomquist
Current batting average: .236
3rd inning: GROUNDS OUT (still facing Hernandez)
1: called strike
2: swinging strike
3: grounded out on a throw from shortstop Yuniesky Betancourt to first baseman Richie Sexson.
Current batting average: .233
4th inning: FLIES OUT (still facing Hernandez)
1: foul
2: called strike
3: flies out to center fielder Ichiro Suzuki
Current batting average: .232
6th inning: SINGLES (still facing Hernandez)
1: swinging strike
2: foul
3: ball
4. singles on a line drive to center fielder Icgiro Suzuki.
Current batting average: .235
8th inning: DOUBLE (facing right handed pitcher Sean Green, 1-1, 3.10 ERA)
1: ball
2: ball
3: called strike
4: doubles on a fly ball to left fielder Raul Ibanez
Current batting average: .238
NOTE: Biggio has hit 20 doubles this season and 657 for his career.
Thursday, June 14, 2007
June 14: Oakland: 1 Hit, 2985 Career Total
By Robert H. Kelly
Craig Biggio saw very little playing time in the Houston Astros 6-5 loss to the Oakland A's.
He came into the game in the bottom of the 10th inning as a pitch hitter for pitcher Brad Lidge.
He got a single to raise his career hit total to 2985.
Here are his statistics:
10th inning: SINGLE (facing left handed pitcher Alan Embree, 1-0. 2.87 ERA)
1: ball
2: singles on aground ball to right fielder Nick Swisher.
Biggio and the Astros remain in Houston for the weekend to face the Seattle Mariners in a three game series. Game time is 7:05pm on Friday, 6:05pm on Saturday, and 1:05pm on Sunday.
Craig Biggio saw very little playing time in the Houston Astros 6-5 loss to the Oakland A's.
He came into the game in the bottom of the 10th inning as a pitch hitter for pitcher Brad Lidge.
He got a single to raise his career hit total to 2985.
Here are his statistics:
10th inning: SINGLE (facing left handed pitcher Alan Embree, 1-0. 2.87 ERA)
1: ball
2: singles on aground ball to right fielder Nick Swisher.
Biggio and the Astros remain in Houston for the weekend to face the Seattle Mariners in a three game series. Game time is 7:05pm on Friday, 6:05pm on Saturday, and 1:05pm on Sunday.
June 13: Oakland: 1 Hits, 2984 Career Total
By Chris Price
Craig Biggio went 1-5 in the Houston Astros loss to the Oakland A's. He raised his career hits total to 2984.
16 to go!
Craig Biggio went 1-5 in the Houston Astros loss to the Oakland A's. He raised his career hits total to 2984.
16 to go!
Tuesday, June 12, 2007
More Criticism of Craig Biggio
By Robert H. Kelly
The Houston Chronicle's Richard Justice wrote an article on his blog concerning the play of Craig Biggio.
He was a bit less critical than the previous writer I posted about. In fact, he questions if he is being unfair to Biggio and the Astros
Click here to read his blog and make up your own mind.
The Houston Chronicle's Richard Justice wrote an article on his blog concerning the play of Craig Biggio.
He was a bit less critical than the previous writer I posted about. In fact, he questions if he is being unfair to Biggio and the Astros
Click here to read his blog and make up your own mind.
Unjustified Criticism of Craig Biggio?
By Robert H. Kelly
As I was going through some press releases and reading other writer's columns, I happened upon an interesting piece by Shawn Hartlen writing on covers.com titled "Big league chew: Stumbling towards immortality"
Below is an excerpt from the article:
Biggio fast becoming unwelcome baggage
Sometime a player hangs around a little too long in order to reach a certain plateau that would assure him of elite status. Friends, say hello to Craig Biggio.
Biggio’s batting average has been in steady decline over the past few years and this year it has been downright embarrassing. Batting at a .219 clip as of today, he is slowly but surely creeping towards the 3000-hit club.
Barring injury Biggio is all but assured to make his goal, however Houston continues to bat him at the top of the order which is a direct correlation to why they are one of the lowest scoring team in the majors.
The Astros managed to get rid of a washed up Jeff Bagwell last year, too bad they didn’t learn from their own lesson.
In some ways, Mr. Hartlen is correct. Biggio is not the player he once was. But name me any player who got long in years in his career and was better than he was at his peak?
Almost everyone can name someone they fell was better at the end of their career then they were in their prime. I don't argue with that fact.
My point is Biggio is working hard towards a goal that will ensure his place in the Hall of Fame.
Are the Astros losing? YES!
Could they be playing better? YES
Could the pitchers be throwing the ball better? YES
Could the batters be getting more hits? YES
So what is the big deal with Biggio and his place on this team? NOTHING, I think.
Biggio achieving 3000 hits with the team he began his career with is a major milestone. He deserves his chance to shine, make the Hall of Fame, and give everyone to feel good about.
His play and quest for 3000 hits is mroe impressive and heartfelt than a certain "drug cheat" who is approaching the Major League Baseball home run record.
After the Andy Pettitte and Roger Clemens defection to the New York Yankees, the fans need something to get excited about.
Not only do the fans need this, his fellow Astros need it. The city of Houston needs it. Major League Baseball needs it.
It is certainly a quest that is pure and honest, making us all feel great again, like kids rooting for their favorite players.
That is what this is all about. I guess Mr. Hartlen forgot what it is like to feel good about baseball. After all, baseball needs this after all the negatives it has endured in recent years.
Just some food for thought.
As I was going through some press releases and reading other writer's columns, I happened upon an interesting piece by Shawn Hartlen writing on covers.com titled "Big league chew: Stumbling towards immortality"
Below is an excerpt from the article:
Biggio fast becoming unwelcome baggage
Sometime a player hangs around a little too long in order to reach a certain plateau that would assure him of elite status. Friends, say hello to Craig Biggio.
Biggio’s batting average has been in steady decline over the past few years and this year it has been downright embarrassing. Batting at a .219 clip as of today, he is slowly but surely creeping towards the 3000-hit club.
Barring injury Biggio is all but assured to make his goal, however Houston continues to bat him at the top of the order which is a direct correlation to why they are one of the lowest scoring team in the majors.
The Astros managed to get rid of a washed up Jeff Bagwell last year, too bad they didn’t learn from their own lesson.
In some ways, Mr. Hartlen is correct. Biggio is not the player he once was. But name me any player who got long in years in his career and was better than he was at his peak?
Almost everyone can name someone they fell was better at the end of their career then they were in their prime. I don't argue with that fact.
My point is Biggio is working hard towards a goal that will ensure his place in the Hall of Fame.
Are the Astros losing? YES!
Could they be playing better? YES
Could the pitchers be throwing the ball better? YES
Could the batters be getting more hits? YES
So what is the big deal with Biggio and his place on this team? NOTHING, I think.
Biggio achieving 3000 hits with the team he began his career with is a major milestone. He deserves his chance to shine, make the Hall of Fame, and give everyone to feel good about.
His play and quest for 3000 hits is mroe impressive and heartfelt than a certain "drug cheat" who is approaching the Major League Baseball home run record.
After the Andy Pettitte and Roger Clemens defection to the New York Yankees, the fans need something to get excited about.
Not only do the fans need this, his fellow Astros need it. The city of Houston needs it. Major League Baseball needs it.
It is certainly a quest that is pure and honest, making us all feel great again, like kids rooting for their favorite players.
That is what this is all about. I guess Mr. Hartlen forgot what it is like to feel good about baseball. After all, baseball needs this after all the negatives it has endured in recent years.
Just some food for thought.
June 12: Oakland: 3 Hits, 2983 Career Total
(the photo at the right is Sam Rice (
1890-1974) who is
number 27 on the Career Hit List with 2987)
By Chris Price
Craig Biggio had his best game of the 2007 season, connecting on three hits with one run in the Houston Astros 5-4, eleventh inning defeat of the Oakland A's.
Biggio increased his career hit total to 2983 while approaching his next milestone on the All Time Hit List. Outfielder Sam Rice (Washington Senators and Cleveland Indians) is number 27 on the list with 2987.
Here is how "The Hardest Working Man In Baseball" did tonight:
1st inning: SINGLE (facing left handed pitcher Joe Kennedy, 2-4, 3.50 ERA)
1: called strike
2: ball
3: foul
4: singles on a fly ball to right fielder Nick Swisher
Current batting average: .222
2nd inning: DOUBLE (still facing Kennedy)
1: ball
2: foul
3: doubles on a fly ball to center fielder Mark Kotsay
Current batting average: .225
4th inning: GROUNDS OUT (still facing Kennedy)
1: ball
2: called strike
3: ball
4: grounds out on a throw from shortstop Bobby Crosby to first baseman Dan Johnson.
Current batting average: .224
7th inning: GROUNDS OUT (facing right handed pitcher Colby Lewis, 0-1, 7.50 ERA)
1: grounds out on a throw from third baseman Eric Chavez to first baseman Dan Johnson.
Current batting average: .223
10th inning: DOUBLE (facing left handed pitcher Ron Flores, 0-1, 0.96 ERA)
1: ball
2: ball
3: doubles on a line drive to left fielder Jason Kendall.
Current batting average: .227
1890-1974) who is number 27 on the Career Hit List with 2987)
By Chris Price
Craig Biggio had his best game of the 2007 season, connecting on three hits with one run in the Houston Astros 5-4, eleventh inning defeat of the Oakland A's.
Biggio increased his career hit total to 2983 while approaching his next milestone on the All Time Hit List. Outfielder Sam Rice (Washington Senators and Cleveland Indians) is number 27 on the list with 2987.
Here is how "The Hardest Working Man In Baseball" did tonight:
1st inning: SINGLE (facing left handed pitcher Joe Kennedy, 2-4, 3.50 ERA)
1: called strike
2: ball
3: foul
4: singles on a fly ball to right fielder Nick Swisher
Current batting average: .222
2nd inning: DOUBLE (still facing Kennedy)
1: ball
2: foul
3: doubles on a fly ball to center fielder Mark Kotsay
Current batting average: .225
4th inning: GROUNDS OUT (still facing Kennedy)
1: ball
2: called strike
3: ball
4: grounds out on a throw from shortstop Bobby Crosby to first baseman Dan Johnson.
Current batting average: .224
7th inning: GROUNDS OUT (facing right handed pitcher Colby Lewis, 0-1, 7.50 ERA)
1: grounds out on a throw from third baseman Eric Chavez to first baseman Dan Johnson.
Current batting average: .223
10th inning: DOUBLE (facing left handed pitcher Ron Flores, 0-1, 0.96 ERA)
1: ball
2: ball
3: doubles on a line drive to left fielder Jason Kendall.
Current batting average: .227
Monday, June 11, 2007
June 11: Chicago (NL): 0 Hits, 2980 Career Total
By Robert H. Kelly
The Good Guys stayed in Chicago after their three game series with the White Sox to makeup a game against the Cubs on Monday.
Craig Biggio remained in the lineup in his usual spot as leadoff hitter and playing second base.
Biggio went 0-4 in the Astros 2-1 loss. He remains at 2980 career hits.
1st inning: STRUCK OUT (facing right handed pitcher Carlos Zambrano, 6-5, 5.38 ERA)
1: foul
2: swinging strike
3: ball
4: swinging strike
Current batting average: .222
3rd inning: STRUCK OUT (still facing Zambrano)
1: call
2: called strike
3L foul
4: ball
5: called strike
Current batting average: .221
6th inning: POPS OUT (still facing Zambrano)
1: foul
2: swinging strike
3: ball
4: foul
5: ball
6: pops out to second baseman Mike Fontenot
Current batting average: .220
8th inning: FLIES OUT (still facing Zambrano)
1: ball
2: foul
3: ball (in dirt)
4: ball
5: flies out to left fielder Alfonse Soriano
Current batting average: .219
The Good Guys stayed in Chicago after their three game series with the White Sox to makeup a game against the Cubs on Monday.
Craig Biggio remained in the lineup in his usual spot as leadoff hitter and playing second base.
Biggio went 0-4 in the Astros 2-1 loss. He remains at 2980 career hits.
1st inning: STRUCK OUT (facing right handed pitcher Carlos Zambrano, 6-5, 5.38 ERA)
1: foul
2: swinging strike
3: ball
4: swinging strike
Current batting average: .222
3rd inning: STRUCK OUT (still facing Zambrano)
1: call
2: called strike
3L foul
4: ball
5: called strike
Current batting average: .221
6th inning: POPS OUT (still facing Zambrano)
1: foul
2: swinging strike
3: ball
4: foul
5: ball
6: pops out to second baseman Mike Fontenot
Current batting average: .220
8th inning: FLIES OUT (still facing Zambrano)
1: ball
2: foul
3: ball (in dirt)
4: ball
5: flies out to left fielder Alfonse Soriano
Current batting average: .219
Sunday, June 10, 2007
June 10: Chicago (AL): 0 Hits, 2980 Career Total
By Chris Price
Craig Biggio and the Houston Astros both came up short today in the final game of their three game series against the Chicago White Sox.
The Astros dropped the game 6-3 and Biggio went 0-4 fromt he plate, with one strike out.
His career hits total remainds at 2980, with his batting average dropping to .223.
Tomorrow they face the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field for a makeup game from the April 11 snowout.
Craig Biggio and the Houston Astros both came up short today in the final game of their three game series against the Chicago White Sox.
The Astros dropped the game 6-3 and Biggio went 0-4 fromt he plate, with one strike out.
His career hits total remainds at 2980, with his batting average dropping to .223.
Tomorrow they face the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field for a makeup game from the April 11 snowout.
Saturday, June 9, 2007
June 9: Chicago (AL): 0 Hits, 2980 Career Total
By Robert H. Kelly
Craig Biggio did not start in the Houston Astros 3-2 wins over the Chicago White Sox.
He came into the game in the 8th inning as a pinch runner for Luke Scott.
He never got to the plate. As a result, his career hit total remainded at 2980.
The third game in the series will be at 1:05pm on Sunday.
Craig Biggio did not start in the Houston Astros 3-2 wins over the Chicago White Sox.
He came into the game in the 8th inning as a pinch runner for Luke Scott.
He never got to the plate. As a result, his career hit total remainded at 2980.
The third game in the series will be at 1:05pm on Sunday.
June 8: Chicago (AL): 1 Hits, 2980 Career Total
By Robert H. Kelly
Craig Biggio went 1-5 with one home run as the Houston Astros defeated the Chicago White Sox 5-2 in Chicago. He played the designated hitter in the game, as they were playing in an American League ballpark.
Biggio tagged a home run in the 1st inning to raise his career hit total to 2980.
Here are his statistics:
1st inning: HOME RUN (facing left handed pitcher John Danks, 3-6, 4.38 ERA)
1: ball
2: home run on a fly ball to left center field.
Current batting average: .231
3rd inning: FLIES OUT (still facing Danks)
1: called strike
2: Flies out to left fielder Rob Macowaik.
Current batting average: .230
5th inning: STRUCK OUT (still facing Danks)
1: ball
2: ball
3: called strike
4: foul
5: called strike
Current batting average: .229
6th inning: GROUNDS OUT (still facing Danks)
1: called strike
2: ball
3: swinging strike
4: foul
5: grounds out on a throw form shortstop Juan Uribe to first baseman Paul Konerko
Current batting average: .228
8th inning: STRUCK OUT (facing right handed pitcher Dewon Day, 0-0, 3.86 ERA)
1: ball
2: called strike
3: swinging strike
4: ball
5: foul
6: called strike
Current batting average: .227
Craig Biggio went 1-5 with one home run as the Houston Astros defeated the Chicago White Sox 5-2 in Chicago. He played the designated hitter in the game, as they were playing in an American League ballpark.
Biggio tagged a home run in the 1st inning to raise his career hit total to 2980.
Here are his statistics:
1st inning: HOME RUN (facing left handed pitcher John Danks, 3-6, 4.38 ERA)
1: ball
2: home run on a fly ball to left center field.
Current batting average: .231
3rd inning: FLIES OUT (still facing Danks)
1: called strike
2: Flies out to left fielder Rob Macowaik.
Current batting average: .230
5th inning: STRUCK OUT (still facing Danks)
1: ball
2: ball
3: called strike
4: foul
5: called strike
Current batting average: .229
6th inning: GROUNDS OUT (still facing Danks)
1: called strike
2: ball
3: swinging strike
4: foul
5: grounds out on a throw form shortstop Juan Uribe to first baseman Paul Konerko
Current batting average: .228
8th inning: STRUCK OUT (facing right handed pitcher Dewon Day, 0-0, 3.86 ERA)
1: ball
2: called strike
3: swinging strike
4: ball
5: foul
6: called strike
Current batting average: .227
June 7: Colorado: 0 Hits, 2979 Career Total
By Chris Price
Criag Biggio did not start at second base in the Houston Astros 7-6 loss to the Colorado Rockies.
He did however, enter the game in the 8th inning as a pinch hitter for Chad Qualls.
He struck out and as a result, did not advance his career hit total. he remains at 2979 career hits.
Here is his performance:
8th inning: STRUCK OUT (facing right handed pitcher Manny Corpas, 2-2, 3.00 ERA)
1: swinging strike
2: ball
3: swinging strike
4: swinging strike
Current batting average: .228
Criag Biggio did not start at second base in the Houston Astros 7-6 loss to the Colorado Rockies.
He did however, enter the game in the 8th inning as a pinch hitter for Chad Qualls.
He struck out and as a result, did not advance his career hit total. he remains at 2979 career hits.
Here is his performance:
8th inning: STRUCK OUT (facing right handed pitcher Manny Corpas, 2-2, 3.00 ERA)
1: swinging strike
2: ball
3: swinging strike
4: swinging strike
Current batting average: .228
Wednesday, June 6, 2007
June 6: Colorado: 1 Hits, 2979 Career Total
By Robert H. Kelly
The Houston Astros and Craig Biggio faced off against the Colorado Rockies in the second game of their three series. The Astros lost a hard fought match, 8-7 to the Rockies.
Biggio went 1-4 and raised his career hit total to 2979, batting first in the order.
The Astros and the Rockies face off in the rubber game of the series at 2:00pm CDT tomorrow.
Here are Biggio's statistics for the evening:
1st inning: GROUNDS OUT (facing right handed pitcher Aaron Cook, 4-2, 4.28 ERA)
1: ball
2: swinging strike
3: grounded out on a throw from Cook to first baseman Todd Helton.
Current batting average: .229
4th inning: POPS OUT (still facing Cook)
1: called strike
2: ball
3: pops out to catcher Yoruit Torrealba in foul territory
Current batting average: .227
5th inning: SINGLE (still facing Cook)
1: foul
2: ball
3: singles on a ground ball to left fielder Matt Holliday
Current batting average: .231
7th inning: GROUNDS OUT (facing right handed pitcher Taylor Buchholz, 3-3, 5.44 ERA)
1: swinging strike
2: grounds out on throw from shortstop Troy Tulowitzki to first baseman Todd Helton)
Current batting average: .230
9th inning: GROUNDS OUT (facing left handed pitcher Brian Fuentes, 0-0, 2.25 ERA)
1: ball
2: ball
3: foul
4: grounds out on a throw from shortstop Troy Tulowitzki to first baseman Todd Helton)
Current batting average: .229
The Houston Astros and Craig Biggio faced off against the Colorado Rockies in the second game of their three series. The Astros lost a hard fought match, 8-7 to the Rockies.
Biggio went 1-4 and raised his career hit total to 2979, batting first in the order.
The Astros and the Rockies face off in the rubber game of the series at 2:00pm CDT tomorrow.
Here are Biggio's statistics for the evening:
1st inning: GROUNDS OUT (facing right handed pitcher Aaron Cook, 4-2, 4.28 ERA)
1: ball
2: swinging strike
3: grounded out on a throw from Cook to first baseman Todd Helton.
Current batting average: .229
4th inning: POPS OUT (still facing Cook)
1: called strike
2: ball
3: pops out to catcher Yoruit Torrealba in foul territory
Current batting average: .227
5th inning: SINGLE (still facing Cook)
1: foul
2: ball
3: singles on a ground ball to left fielder Matt Holliday
Current batting average: .231
7th inning: GROUNDS OUT (facing right handed pitcher Taylor Buchholz, 3-3, 5.44 ERA)
1: swinging strike
2: grounds out on throw from shortstop Troy Tulowitzki to first baseman Todd Helton)
Current batting average: .230
9th inning: GROUNDS OUT (facing left handed pitcher Brian Fuentes, 0-0, 2.25 ERA)
1: ball
2: ball
3: foul
4: grounds out on a throw from shortstop Troy Tulowitzki to first baseman Todd Helton)
Current batting average: .229
Tuesday, June 5, 2007
June 5: Colorado: 0 Hits, 2978 Career Total
By Robert H. Kelly
The Houston Astros travelled to Denver to take on the Colorado Rockies in a three game series.
Craig Biggio lead off the batting order, and went 0 for 4 in the Astros 4-1 win over the Rockies. His career hits total reminds at 2978.
Here are his results:
1st inning: GROUNDS OUT (facing right handed pitcher Jason Hirst, 2-5, 4.95 ERA)
1: ball
2: ball
3: called strike
4: foul bunt
5: ground out on a throw from shortstop Troy Tulowitzki to first baseman Todd Helton.
Current batting average: .233
4th inning: STRUCK OUT (still facing Hirst)
1: swinging strike
2: foul
3: swinging strike
Current batting average: .232
6th inning: STRUCK OUT (still facing Hirst)
1: called strike
2: foul
3: ball
4: ball
5: swinging strike
Current batting average: .231
8th inning: GROUNDS OUT (facing right handed pitcher LaTroy Hawkins, 0-3, 5.40 ERA))
1: foul
2: ball
3: ground out on a throw from second baseman Kazuo Matsui to first baseman Todd Helton.
Current batting average: .230
The Houston Astros travelled to Denver to take on the Colorado Rockies in a three game series.
Craig Biggio lead off the batting order, and went 0 for 4 in the Astros 4-1 win over the Rockies. His career hits total reminds at 2978.
Here are his results:
1st inning: GROUNDS OUT (facing right handed pitcher Jason Hirst, 2-5, 4.95 ERA)
1: ball
2: ball
3: called strike
4: foul bunt
5: ground out on a throw from shortstop Troy Tulowitzki to first baseman Todd Helton.
Current batting average: .233
4th inning: STRUCK OUT (still facing Hirst)
1: swinging strike
2: foul
3: swinging strike
Current batting average: .232
6th inning: STRUCK OUT (still facing Hirst)
1: called strike
2: foul
3: ball
4: ball
5: swinging strike
Current batting average: .231
8th inning: GROUNDS OUT (facing right handed pitcher LaTroy Hawkins, 0-3, 5.40 ERA))
1: foul
2: ball
3: ground out on a throw from second baseman Kazuo Matsui to first baseman Todd Helton.
Current batting average: .230
Sunday, June 3, 2007
June 3: St. Louis: 0 Hits, 2978 Career Total
By Robert H. Kelly
The Houston Astros dropped a close game, 8-6 to the St. Louis Cardinals in ten innings this afternoon. They are currently 23-33 and in fourth place in the National League Central Division.
Craig Biggio did not start but came into the game in the top of the ninth inning, replacing pitcher Chad Qualls, playing second base and batting second in the order.
10th inning: FLIES OUT (facing right handed pitcher Jason Isringhausen, 1-0, 1.29 ERA)
1: ball
2: swinging strike
3: ball
4: foul
5: flies out to center fielder Jim Edmonds
Current batting average: .234
The Houston Astros dropped a close game, 8-6 to the St. Louis Cardinals in ten innings this afternoon. They are currently 23-33 and in fourth place in the National League Central Division.
Craig Biggio did not start but came into the game in the top of the ninth inning, replacing pitcher Chad Qualls, playing second base and batting second in the order.
10th inning: FLIES OUT (facing right handed pitcher Jason Isringhausen, 1-0, 1.29 ERA)
1: ball
2: swinging strike
3: ball
4: foul
5: flies out to center fielder Jim Edmonds
Current batting average: .234
The Astros take tomorrow off as they prepare for a seven game road trip. They face the Colorado Rockies for a three game series followed by a four game series against the Chicago Cubs.
Saturday, June 2, 2007
June 2: St. Louis: 1 Hits, 2978 Career Total
By Robert H. Kelly
The Houston Astros went into their second game of the three game series against the St. Louis Cardinals. The Astros won the game 8-3 with Craig Biggio going one for five and scoring two runs. He career hit total is now at 2978.
Biggio lead off the batting order followed by Hunter Pence.
1st inning: SINGLE (facing right handed pitcher Kip Wells, 2-9, 6.20 ERA)
1: called strike
2: foul
3: singles on a ground ball to second baseman Adam Kennedy.
Current batting average: .240
Career hit total: 2978
NOTE #1: Pence gets a single to put two men on base in the bottom of the 1st inning.
NOTE #2: Berkman get on first on a fielder's choice, Pence thrown out at second. Biggio advances to third. One out.
NOTE #3: Biggio scores on a sacrifice fly by Carlos Lee.
3rd inning: STRUCK OUT (still facing Wells)
1: ball
2: ball
3: ball
4: called strike
5: called strike
6: foul
7: foul
8: swinging strike
Current batting average: .239
5th inning: FIELDER'S CHOICE (still facing Wells)
1: ball
2: grounds into a forced out, Biggio going to first base.
Current batting average: .238
6th inning: STRUCK OUT (facing left handed pitcher Tyler Johnson, 0-0, 1.86 ERA)
1: ball
2: called strike
3: foul
4: ball (in dirt)
5: swinging strike
Current batting average: .236
8th inning: GROUNDS OUT (facing right handed pitcher Kelvin Jimenez, 1-0, 7.89 ERA)
1: grounds out on a throw from pitcher Kelvin Jimenez to first baseman Albert Pujois.
Current batting average: .235
The Houston Astros went into their second game of the three game series against the St. Louis Cardinals. The Astros won the game 8-3 with Craig Biggio going one for five and scoring two runs. He career hit total is now at 2978.
Biggio lead off the batting order followed by Hunter Pence.
1st inning: SINGLE (facing right handed pitcher Kip Wells, 2-9, 6.20 ERA)
1: called strike
2: foul
3: singles on a ground ball to second baseman Adam Kennedy.
Current batting average: .240
Career hit total: 2978
NOTE #1: Pence gets a single to put two men on base in the bottom of the 1st inning.
NOTE #2: Berkman get on first on a fielder's choice, Pence thrown out at second. Biggio advances to third. One out.
NOTE #3: Biggio scores on a sacrifice fly by Carlos Lee.
3rd inning: STRUCK OUT (still facing Wells)
1: ball
2: ball
3: ball
4: called strike
5: called strike
6: foul
7: foul
8: swinging strike
Current batting average: .239
5th inning: FIELDER'S CHOICE (still facing Wells)
1: ball
2: grounds into a forced out, Biggio going to first base.
Current batting average: .238
6th inning: STRUCK OUT (facing left handed pitcher Tyler Johnson, 0-0, 1.86 ERA)
1: ball
2: called strike
3: foul
4: ball (in dirt)
5: swinging strike
Current batting average: .236
8th inning: GROUNDS OUT (facing right handed pitcher Kelvin Jimenez, 1-0, 7.89 ERA)
1: grounds out on a throw from pitcher Kelvin Jimenez to first baseman Albert Pujois.
Current batting average: .235
Friday, June 1, 2007
June 1: St. Louis: 0 Hits, 2977 Career Total
By Chris Price
I did not live blog the game this evening as I was tied up with other reporting responsibilities. Therefore I will give everyone the condensed version.
Craig Biggio went 0-3 from the plate in the Houston Astros 8-1 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals.
His current batting average is .236 and his career hit total remains at 2977.
Game two against the Cardinals is tomorrow afternoon.
I did not live blog the game this evening as I was tied up with other reporting responsibilities. Therefore I will give everyone the condensed version.
Craig Biggio went 0-3 from the plate in the Houston Astros 8-1 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals.
His current batting average is .236 and his career hit total remains at 2977.
Game two against the Cardinals is tomorrow afternoon.
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