By Robert Kelly
The Houston Astros dropped the first game of their three game series with the Atlanta Braves by the score of 12-4.
Craig Biggio started at second base, going 1 for 4 with two RBIs and one strikeout.
He is now at 3021 career hits, passing Rafael Palmerio on the list to take sole possession of 23rd place. Next on the career hits list is Lou Brock with 3023.
Here is his performance for tonight's game.
1st inning: FLIES OUT (facing left handed pitcher Chuck James, 9-6, 3.70 ERA)
1: ball
2: ball
3: flies out to left fielder Willie Harris
Current batting average: .247
3rd inning: FLIES OUT (still facing James)
1: ball
2: ball
3: called strike
4: foul
5: foul
6: foul
7: foul
8: flies out to left fielder Willie Harris
Current batting average: .246
5th inning: DOUBLE (still facing James)
1: called strike
2: doubles on a fly ball to right fielder Jeff Francoeur
Current batting average: .245
7th inning: STRUCK OUT (facing right handed pitcher Tyler Yates, 2-3, 5.16 ERA)
1: ball
2: called strike
3: foul
4: swinging strike
Current batting average: .248
Game two will be tomorrow in Atlanta.
Tuesday, July 31, 2007
Sunday, July 29, 2007
July 29: San Diego: 0 Hits, 3020 Career Total
By Robert H. Kelly
Craig Biggio did not start in the Houston Astros 18-11 loss to the San Diego Padres. Chris Burke started at second base.
Biggio came into the game in the 5th inning as a pinch hitter, replacing pitcher Dave Borkowski.
5th inning: POPS OUT (facing right handed pitcher Dave Brocail, 2-1, 4.43 ERA)
1: ball
2: foul
3: ball
4: called strike
5: foul
6: pops out to first baseman Adrian Gonzalez
Current batting average: .248
The Astros will have a day off on Monday as they travel to Atlanta to face the Braves for the first time this season.
Craig Biggio did not start in the Houston Astros 18-11 loss to the San Diego Padres. Chris Burke started at second base.
Biggio came into the game in the 5th inning as a pinch hitter, replacing pitcher Dave Borkowski.
5th inning: POPS OUT (facing right handed pitcher Dave Brocail, 2-1, 4.43 ERA)
1: ball
2: foul
3: ball
4: called strike
5: foul
6: pops out to first baseman Adrian Gonzalez
Current batting average: .248
The Astros will have a day off on Monday as they travel to Atlanta to face the Braves for the first time this season.
July 28: San Diego: 0 Hits, 3020 Career Total
By Chris Price
Craig Biggio went 0 for 4 in the Houston Astros 3-1 win over the San Diego Padres.
Game four of the series on Sunday.
Craig Biggio went 0 for 4 in the Houston Astros 3-1 win over the San Diego Padres.
Game four of the series on Sunday.
July 27: San Diego: 1 Hit, 3020 Career Total
By Chris Price
Craig Biggio got another hit as the Houston Astros lost 9-5 to the San Diego Padres. He had 5 at bats.
Game three on Saturday.
Craig Biggio got another hit as the Houston Astros lost 9-5 to the San Diego Padres. He had 5 at bats.
Game three on Saturday.
July 26: San Diego: 2 Hits, 3019 Career Total
By Chris Price
Craig Biggio went 2 for 5 with 2 runs, 1 RBI and 1 strikeout in the Houston Astros 7-1 in over the San Diego Padres.
He now has 3019 career hits.
Game two tomorrow.
Craig Biggio went 2 for 5 with 2 runs, 1 RBI and 1 strikeout in the Houston Astros 7-1 in over the San Diego Padres.
He now has 3019 career hits.
Game two tomorrow.
Wednesday, July 25, 2007
July 25: Los Angeles (NL): 1 Hit, 3017 Career Total
By Chris Price
Craig Biggio went 1-4 in the Houston Astros 2-1 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers. He raised his career hits total to 3017.
His batting average is back to .250, for the nth time this season.
Biggio and the Astros will face the San Diego Padres in a four games series to end this current home stand.
Craig Biggio went 1-4 in the Houston Astros 2-1 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers. He raised his career hits total to 3017.
His batting average is back to .250, for the nth time this season.
Biggio and the Astros will face the San Diego Padres in a four games series to end this current home stand.
Biggio Announces Retirement
By Chris Price
In a copyrighted story in the Houston Chronicle, Craig Biggio announced he will retire from the Houston Astros and Major League Baseball at the end of the current season.
Most sportswriters who cover the Astros knew this day was coming. However it is still a blow that will send ripples through the Astros' organization for quite some time.
We will have further comments and commentary on this story later. In the meantime, below is the article from the Houston Chronicle.
Craig Biggio feels he has nothing left to prove on a baseball field. After a 20-year career in which he stayed with one franchise, played multiple positions at an All-Star level and joined the elite 3,000 hit club, the Houston Astros infielder said Tuesday he will retire at the end of this season.
"There are a lot of guys that have the game taken away from them by injury," he said. "For me to be able to walk away now, on top, on my own accord, I'm very happy with that. I'm in a good place. I think I've done everything that I was supposed to do on a baseball field. I have nothing to be disappointed about."
During a news conference in which he reminisced about his accomplished career, Biggio said his favorite baseball memory always will be from this June 28.
"The 3,000th-hit night was the best. I'll never forget that," he said. "I just can't believe it's over. It's gone by fast. I have no regrets. I played the game the right way."
Biggio is batting .250 with 24 doubles, six homers and 35 RBIs this season. He has 3,016 hits, four shy of tying Rafael Palmeiro for 23rd place.
A teary-eyed Biggio, the longest-tenured player in Astros history, said he will miss putting on his uniform every day and also will miss the fans.
"I just didn't want families bringing their kids to the game and saying, `He's just not the same guy we used to watch or the guy we really love and respect.' I didn't want that. I didn't want to be a player that played the game too long," he said.
Along with teammate and friend Jeff Bagwell, who retired before the start of this season, Biggio led the Astros to four division titles, the team's first NL pennant and trip to the World Series in 2005.
Moises Alou played three seasons with Biggio, in 1998 and 2000-2001.
"It doesn't surprise me because I know how hard he plays, how sore his body must be," said Alou, now with the New York Mets. "It was a great experience playing with him, I'm very happy to have an opportunity to play with him."
Biggio's 3,000th hit came one day shy of the 19th anniversary of his first career hit, a single off Orel Hershiser on June 29, 1988.
Biggio is the only player in major league history with 600 doubles, 250 homers, 3,000 hits and 400 steals. Biggio is a career .282 hitter. He has already been inducted into the Texas Baseball Hall of Fame and the Texas Sports Hall of Fame.
A seven-time All-Star, Biggio starred at Seton Hall and was the 22nd player selected in the 1987 amateur draft. He caught his first four seasons.
He made his first All-Star game in 1991, but the Astros moved him to second base in 1992, a position he had never played. But he made the All-Star team again, ranking among the NL's top 10 in runs, walks and stolen bases.
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fter the Astros acquired Jeff Kent in 2002, Biggio moved to the outfield. When Kent left in 2004, Biggio returned to second.
"Moving to different positions definitely extended my survival rate," Biggio said.
Biggio considered leaving Houston when he became a free agent in 1995 and had an offer from Colorado. Astros owner Drayton McLane said he called Biggio every day for three weeks to persuade him to stay.
McLane said Biggio and Bagwell were the heartbeat of the Astros franchise. He commended Biggio for his intensity, his thrill to win and his desire to reach out to the fans.
"Craig, thanks for the thousands and thousands of memories," he said. "We'll be a better franchise because of the years that you were here."
Astros general manager Tim Purpura said Biggio and Bagwell set high standards for the franchise.
"Craig and Jeff have given us this legacy. And now we have to pass it on to the next generation of Astros," he said.
Biggio, his wife, Patty, and their three children live in Houston. He thanked his family at the news conference. His two sons sat next to him while his wife was in the audience.
"I can't justify being out of their lives any more. I want to be home," he said.
Biggio said he will be a part of the Astros organization but his first priority will be to spend time with his family and help coach his two sons in baseball.
During his two decades with the Astros, Biggio has become known in the city as much for his charitable work as for his play. He has been the national spokesman and fundraiser for the Sunshine Kids Foundation, which helps children with cancer, for more than a decade.
Biggio said he will miss opening day of the season, being on the field with his teammates as well as hearing fans chant "B-I-G-G-I-O," a familiar refrain around Minute Maid Park.
"A final message to my fans? Thank you. Thank you for opening up your living rooms and letting me in your lives for 20 years, and I love you guys."
In a copyrighted story in the Houston Chronicle, Craig Biggio announced he will retire from the Houston Astros and Major League Baseball at the end of the current season.
Most sportswriters who cover the Astros knew this day was coming. However it is still a blow that will send ripples through the Astros' organization for quite some time.
We will have further comments and commentary on this story later. In the meantime, below is the article from the Houston Chronicle.
Craig Biggio feels he has nothing left to prove on a baseball field. After a 20-year career in which he stayed with one franchise, played multiple positions at an All-Star level and joined the elite 3,000 hit club, the Houston Astros infielder said Tuesday he will retire at the end of this season.
"There are a lot of guys that have the game taken away from them by injury," he said. "For me to be able to walk away now, on top, on my own accord, I'm very happy with that. I'm in a good place. I think I've done everything that I was supposed to do on a baseball field. I have nothing to be disappointed about."
During a news conference in which he reminisced about his accomplished career, Biggio said his favorite baseball memory always will be from this June 28.
"The 3,000th-hit night was the best. I'll never forget that," he said. "I just can't believe it's over. It's gone by fast. I have no regrets. I played the game the right way."
Biggio is batting .250 with 24 doubles, six homers and 35 RBIs this season. He has 3,016 hits, four shy of tying Rafael Palmeiro for 23rd place.
A teary-eyed Biggio, the longest-tenured player in Astros history, said he will miss putting on his uniform every day and also will miss the fans.
"I just didn't want families bringing their kids to the game and saying, `He's just not the same guy we used to watch or the guy we really love and respect.' I didn't want that. I didn't want to be a player that played the game too long," he said.
Along with teammate and friend Jeff Bagwell, who retired before the start of this season, Biggio led the Astros to four division titles, the team's first NL pennant and trip to the World Series in 2005.
Moises Alou played three seasons with Biggio, in 1998 and 2000-2001.
"It doesn't surprise me because I know how hard he plays, how sore his body must be," said Alou, now with the New York Mets. "It was a great experience playing with him, I'm very happy to have an opportunity to play with him."
Biggio's 3,000th hit came one day shy of the 19th anniversary of his first career hit, a single off Orel Hershiser on June 29, 1988.
Biggio is the only player in major league history with 600 doubles, 250 homers, 3,000 hits and 400 steals. Biggio is a career .282 hitter. He has already been inducted into the Texas Baseball Hall of Fame and the Texas Sports Hall of Fame.
A seven-time All-Star, Biggio starred at Seton Hall and was the 22nd player selected in the 1987 amateur draft. He caught his first four seasons.
He made his first All-Star game in 1991, but the Astros moved him to second base in 1992, a position he had never played. But he made the All-Star team again, ranking among the NL's top 10 in runs, walks and stolen bases.
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fter the Astros acquired Jeff Kent in 2002, Biggio moved to the outfield. When Kent left in 2004, Biggio returned to second.
"Moving to different positions definitely extended my survival rate," Biggio said.
Biggio considered leaving Houston when he became a free agent in 1995 and had an offer from Colorado. Astros owner Drayton McLane said he called Biggio every day for three weeks to persuade him to stay.
McLane said Biggio and Bagwell were the heartbeat of the Astros franchise. He commended Biggio for his intensity, his thrill to win and his desire to reach out to the fans.
"Craig, thanks for the thousands and thousands of memories," he said. "We'll be a better franchise because of the years that you were here."
Astros general manager Tim Purpura said Biggio and Bagwell set high standards for the franchise.
"Craig and Jeff have given us this legacy. And now we have to pass it on to the next generation of Astros," he said.
Biggio, his wife, Patty, and their three children live in Houston. He thanked his family at the news conference. His two sons sat next to him while his wife was in the audience.
"I can't justify being out of their lives any more. I want to be home," he said.
Biggio said he will be a part of the Astros organization but his first priority will be to spend time with his family and help coach his two sons in baseball.
During his two decades with the Astros, Biggio has become known in the city as much for his charitable work as for his play. He has been the national spokesman and fundraiser for the Sunshine Kids Foundation, which helps children with cancer, for more than a decade.
Biggio said he will miss opening day of the season, being on the field with his teammates as well as hearing fans chant "B-I-G-G-I-O," a familiar refrain around Minute Maid Park.
"A final message to my fans? Thank you. Thank you for opening up your living rooms and letting me in your lives for 20 years, and I love you guys."
July 24: Los Angeles (NL): 2 Hits, 3016 Career Total
By Chris Price
Craig Biggio went 2-4, including 4 RBIs off of a grand slam homerun in the Houston Astros 7-4 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers.
He raised his career hits to 3-16 and batting average to >250.
Game three is tomorrow.
Craig Biggio went 2-4, including 4 RBIs off of a grand slam homerun in the Houston Astros 7-4 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers.
He raised his career hits to 3-16 and batting average to >250.
Game three is tomorrow.
July 23: Los Angeles (NL): 0 Hits, 3014 Career Total
By Chris Price
Craig Biggio went 0-3 in the Houston Astros 10-2 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers.
His batting average dropped to .247.
Game two is tomorrow in their three game series.
Craig Biggio went 0-3 in the Houston Astros 10-2 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers.
His batting average dropped to .247.
Game two is tomorrow in their three game series.
July 22: Pittsburgh: 0 Hits, 3014 Career Total
By Chris Price
Craig Biggio did not play in the Houston Astros 1-0 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Craig Biggio did not play in the Houston Astros 1-0 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates.
July 21: Pittsburgh: 0 Hits, 3014 Career Total
By Chris Price
Craig Biggio went 0-1 in the pinch hitter role in the Hosuton Astros 7-3 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates.
His batting average dropped to .249.
Craig Biggio went 0-1 in the pinch hitter role in the Hosuton Astros 7-3 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates.
His batting average dropped to .249.
July 20: Pittsburgh: 0 Hits, 3014 Career Total
By Chris Price
Craig Biggio went 0-5 from the plate in the Houston Astros 2-1 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates.
His batting average dropped to .250.
Craig Biggio went 0-5 from the plate in the Houston Astros 2-1 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates.
His batting average dropped to .250.
July 18: Washington: 0 Hits, 3014 Career Total
By Chris Price
Craig Biggio saw action as a pinch hitter in the Houston Astros 7-6 loss to the Washington Nationals. he went 0-1 with one RBI.
He remains at 3014 career hits.
Craig Biggio saw action as a pinch hitter in the Houston Astros 7-6 loss to the Washington Nationals. he went 0-1 with one RBI.
He remains at 3014 career hits.
Tuesday, July 17, 2007
July 17: Washington: 0 Hits, 3014 Career Total
By Chris Price
Craig Biggio got into the game as a pinch hitter and hit a sacrifice fly to the Washington Nationals' center fielder Mook Logan. As a result, Lance Berkman scores, crediting Biggio with a single RBI.
The Astros pulled themselves out of a four game loosing streak, defeating the Nationals 4-2. Game three will be tomorrow at 12:05pm CDT.
Craig Biggio got into the game as a pinch hitter and hit a sacrifice fly to the Washington Nationals' center fielder Mook Logan. As a result, Lance Berkman scores, crediting Biggio with a single RBI.
The Astros pulled themselves out of a four game loosing streak, defeating the Nationals 4-2. Game three will be tomorrow at 12:05pm CDT.
July 16: Washington: 1 Hit, 3014 Career Total
By Chris Price
Craig Biggio was back in the lineup at 2nd base in the Houston Astros 4-3 loss at RFK Stadium.
Biggio went 1-4 and increased is hit total to 3014.
Game two of the three game series is Tuesday at 6:05pm CDT.
Craig Biggio was back in the lineup at 2nd base in the Houston Astros 4-3 loss at RFK Stadium.
Biggio went 1-4 and increased is hit total to 3014.
Game two of the three game series is Tuesday at 6:05pm CDT.
Sunday, July 15, 2007
July 15: Chicago Cubs: 0 Hits, 3013 Career Total
By Chris Price
The Houston Astros dropped the third and final game by the score of 7-6 to the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field in Chicago. The Cubs also took the series by winning all three games.
This series was the first time since May of 1984 that the Cubs have swept the Astros at Wrigley Field.
Craig Biggio saw action again as a pinch hitter going 0-1 at the plate.
The Astros will now travel to Washington DC to face the Washington Nationals in a three game series.
5th inning STRUCK OUT (right handed pitcher Carlos Marmol, 2-0, 0.91 era)
1: ball
2: foul
3: swinging strike
4: swinging strike
Current batting average: .255
The Houston Astros dropped the third and final game by the score of 7-6 to the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field in Chicago. The Cubs also took the series by winning all three games.
This series was the first time since May of 1984 that the Cubs have swept the Astros at Wrigley Field.
Craig Biggio saw action again as a pinch hitter going 0-1 at the plate.
The Astros will now travel to Washington DC to face the Washington Nationals in a three game series.
5th inning STRUCK OUT (right handed pitcher Carlos Marmol, 2-0, 0.91 era)
1: ball
2: foul
3: swinging strike
4: swinging strike
Current batting average: .255
Biggio Could See Reduced Playing Time
By Robert H. Kelly
In a copyrighted story on CBS Sportline, it has been reported that Craig Biggio’s playing time could be reduced as manager Phil Garner takes time to evaluate Chris Burke’s performance at second base.
Craig Biggio's playing time could be reduced during the second half of the season, especially on the road, as the Houston Astros give Chris Burke a longer look at second base.
Biggio, who got his 3,000th hit on June 28, is OK with the arrangement, manager Phil Garner said Saturday, adding that the plan could change should Biggio go on a hitting tear. Burke started Saturday at second base and batted leadoff against the Chicago Cubs.
"It's difficult to have the conversation," Garner said, referring to Biggio, his 41-year-old second baseman who is one of the most popular players in Astros history. "And that's why it's subject to change."
Two years removed from a World Series appearance, the Astros began play Saturday with a 39-51 record. Biggio, who has not revealed his plans for after this season, was batting .256 in 81 games. Burke was hitting .235 in 51 games.
"Gar and I are trying to figure out what is going to be best for everybody, what's going on," Biggio said before Saturday's game. "We are going to play in all the games at home, that's a given. And we'll readjust on the road."
Biggio acknowledged he also has fans on the road who want to see him play.
I knew this action could be a possibility after Beeg achieved his 3000th hit. It could be a positive thing as it would give him a chance to rest and thus allow him to be stronger at the plate.
The report, if it indeed occurs, could also turn negative as he still can swing the bat and connect, thought obviously not as strongly as he did in his youth. He is current batting .255, which is 8th on the list for the Astros. His 83 hits this season is third to only Carlos Lee (104) and Hunter Pence (95). The reduction in his playing time could cause hit to lose his edge and not give him enough plate appearances to keep his skills sharp.
Either way, I feel Biggio will continue to hit no matter how many at bats he gets. In a season that had been plagued with pitching problems and inconsistencies at the plate, he joins Lee and Pence as the only Astros who have given fans consistent performances and any reasons to cheer during the Astros substandard season.
In a copyrighted story on CBS Sportline, it has been reported that Craig Biggio’s playing time could be reduced as manager Phil Garner takes time to evaluate Chris Burke’s performance at second base.
Craig Biggio's playing time could be reduced during the second half of the season, especially on the road, as the Houston Astros give Chris Burke a longer look at second base.
Biggio, who got his 3,000th hit on June 28, is OK with the arrangement, manager Phil Garner said Saturday, adding that the plan could change should Biggio go on a hitting tear. Burke started Saturday at second base and batted leadoff against the Chicago Cubs.
"It's difficult to have the conversation," Garner said, referring to Biggio, his 41-year-old second baseman who is one of the most popular players in Astros history. "And that's why it's subject to change."
Two years removed from a World Series appearance, the Astros began play Saturday with a 39-51 record. Biggio, who has not revealed his plans for after this season, was batting .256 in 81 games. Burke was hitting .235 in 51 games.
"Gar and I are trying to figure out what is going to be best for everybody, what's going on," Biggio said before Saturday's game. "We are going to play in all the games at home, that's a given. And we'll readjust on the road."
Biggio acknowledged he also has fans on the road who want to see him play.
I knew this action could be a possibility after Beeg achieved his 3000th hit. It could be a positive thing as it would give him a chance to rest and thus allow him to be stronger at the plate.
The report, if it indeed occurs, could also turn negative as he still can swing the bat and connect, thought obviously not as strongly as he did in his youth. He is current batting .255, which is 8th on the list for the Astros. His 83 hits this season is third to only Carlos Lee (104) and Hunter Pence (95). The reduction in his playing time could cause hit to lose his edge and not give him enough plate appearances to keep his skills sharp.
Either way, I feel Biggio will continue to hit no matter how many at bats he gets. In a season that had been plagued with pitching problems and inconsistencies at the plate, he joins Lee and Pence as the only Astros who have given fans consistent performances and any reasons to cheer during the Astros substandard season.
July 14: Chicago Cubs: 0 Hits, 3013 Career Total
By Chris Price
Craig Biggio was used in the pinch hitter role in the Houston Astros' 9-3 loss the Chicago Cubs.
Biggio went 0-1 as his career hits total remained unchanged.
Here is a recap of his performance at the plate.
8th inning: FLIES OUT (facing left handed pitcher Ted Lilly, 9-4, 3.51 ERA)
1: ball
2: called strike
3: flies out to center fielder Jacque Jones
Current batting average: .255
Craig Biggio was used in the pinch hitter role in the Houston Astros' 9-3 loss the Chicago Cubs.
Biggio went 0-1 as his career hits total remained unchanged.
Here is a recap of his performance at the plate.
8th inning: FLIES OUT (facing left handed pitcher Ted Lilly, 9-4, 3.51 ERA)
1: ball
2: called strike
3: flies out to center fielder Jacque Jones
Current batting average: .255
Saturday, July 14, 2007
July 13: Chicago Cubs: 0 Hits, 3013 Career Total
By Robert H. Kelly
The Houston Astros lost an afternoon game to the Chicago Cubs by the score of 6-0.
Craig Biggio kicked off the second half of the 2007 season going 0-4.
Game two is tomorrow at 2:55pm.
The Houston Astros lost an afternoon game to the Chicago Cubs by the score of 6-0.
Craig Biggio kicked off the second half of the 2007 season going 0-4.
Game two is tomorrow at 2:55pm.
July 8: New York Mets: Biggio Did Not Play
By Chris Price
Craig Biggio did not play in the Houston Astros 8-3 thumping of the New York Mets.
He is holding at 3013 career hit going into the All Star Break. He and the Astros again play on Friday on the road against the Chicago Cubs.
Craig Biggio did not play in the Houston Astros 8-3 thumping of the New York Mets.
He is holding at 3013 career hit going into the All Star Break. He and the Astros again play on Friday on the road against the Chicago Cubs.
Saturday, July 7, 2007
July 7: New York Mets: 1 Hit, 3013 Career Total
By Robert H. Kelly
Craig Biggio went 1 for 5 in a marathon seventeen inning loss to the New York Mets. The Mets scored two runs in the top of the 17th to make the score 5-3 to break the tie. The Astros fell to 38-49 for the season.
The game went 5 hours and 17 minutes and used 7 relief pitchers.
Biggio was pulled in the top of the 11th, and replaced at second base by Chris Burke.
He now has 3014 career hits. His offensive stats are as follows:
1st inning: FLIES OUT (facing left handed pitcher Tom Glavine, 7-6, 4.40 ERA)
1: called strike
2: foul
3: ball
4: ball
5: flies out to center fielder Carlos Beltran
Current batting average: .259
4th inning: SINGLE (still facing Glavine)
1: singles on a soft fly ball to center fielder Carlos Beltran
Current batting average: .262
5th inning: FLIES OUT (still facing Glavine)
1: flies out to right fielder Shawn Green
Current batting average: .261
8th inning: GROUND OUT (facing right handed pitcher Aaron Heilman, 6-3, 3.83 ERA)
1: foul
2: grounds out on a throw from pitcher Aaron Heilman to first baseman Carlos Delgado
Current batting average: .260
10th inning: STRUCK OUT (facing right handed pitcher Guillermo Mota, 0-0, 6.65 era)
1: ball
2: ball
3: swinging strike
4: ball
5: swinging strike
6: called strike
Current batting average: .259
Craig Biggio went 1 for 5 in a marathon seventeen inning loss to the New York Mets. The Mets scored two runs in the top of the 17th to make the score 5-3 to break the tie. The Astros fell to 38-49 for the season.
The game went 5 hours and 17 minutes and used 7 relief pitchers.
Biggio was pulled in the top of the 11th, and replaced at second base by Chris Burke.
He now has 3014 career hits. His offensive stats are as follows:
1st inning: FLIES OUT (facing left handed pitcher Tom Glavine, 7-6, 4.40 ERA)
1: called strike
2: foul
3: ball
4: ball
5: flies out to center fielder Carlos Beltran
Current batting average: .259
4th inning: SINGLE (still facing Glavine)
1: singles on a soft fly ball to center fielder Carlos Beltran
Current batting average: .262
5th inning: FLIES OUT (still facing Glavine)
1: flies out to right fielder Shawn Green
Current batting average: .261
8th inning: GROUND OUT (facing right handed pitcher Aaron Heilman, 6-3, 3.83 ERA)
1: foul
2: grounds out on a throw from pitcher Aaron Heilman to first baseman Carlos Delgado
Current batting average: .260
10th inning: STRUCK OUT (facing right handed pitcher Guillermo Mota, 0-0, 6.65 era)
1: ball
2: ball
3: swinging strike
4: ball
5: swinging strike
6: called strike
Current batting average: .259
Friday, July 6, 2007
July 6: New York Mets: 1 Hit, 3012 Career Total
By Robert H. Kelly
Craig Biggio and the Houston Astros faced off against the New York Mets in the second game of their four game series. This series will be the last for both teams before the All Star Break.
Biggio went 1 for 4 in the Astros 4-0 win over the New York Mets, giving him 3012 career hits. He played seven full innings and was replaced in the top of the eighth inning at second base by mark Loretta.
Game three of the series will be at 6:05pm tomorrow.
1st inning: STRUCK OUT (facing right handed pitcher Mike Pelfrey, 0-6, 6.11 ERA)
1: ball
2: swinging strike
3: swinging strike
4: foul
5: called strike
Current batting average: .260
3rd inning: SINGLE (still facing Pelfrey)
1: ball
2: swinging strike
3: called strike
4: singles on a ground ball to center fielder Carlos Beltran
Current batting average: .262
5th inning: STRUCK OUT (still facing Pelfrey)
1: foul
2: foul
3: ball
4: ball
5: foul
6: ball
7: foul
8: called strike
Current batting average: .261
7th inning: GROUND OUT (facing right handed pitcher Guillermo Mota 0-0, 7.32 ERA)
1: called strike
2: called strike
3: ball
4: ball
5: grounds out on a throw from third baseman David Wright to first baseman Carlos Delgado
Current batting average: .260
Craig Biggio and the Houston Astros faced off against the New York Mets in the second game of their four game series. This series will be the last for both teams before the All Star Break.
Biggio went 1 for 4 in the Astros 4-0 win over the New York Mets, giving him 3012 career hits. He played seven full innings and was replaced in the top of the eighth inning at second base by mark Loretta.
Game three of the series will be at 6:05pm tomorrow.
1st inning: STRUCK OUT (facing right handed pitcher Mike Pelfrey, 0-6, 6.11 ERA)
1: ball
2: swinging strike
3: swinging strike
4: foul
5: called strike
Current batting average: .260
3rd inning: SINGLE (still facing Pelfrey)
1: ball
2: swinging strike
3: called strike
4: singles on a ground ball to center fielder Carlos Beltran
Current batting average: .262
5th inning: STRUCK OUT (still facing Pelfrey)
1: foul
2: foul
3: ball
4: ball
5: foul
6: ball
7: foul
8: called strike
Current batting average: .261
7th inning: GROUND OUT (facing right handed pitcher Guillermo Mota 0-0, 7.32 ERA)
1: called strike
2: called strike
3: ball
4: ball
5: grounds out on a throw from third baseman David Wright to first baseman Carlos Delgado
Current batting average: .260
Thursday, July 5, 2007
July 5: New York Mets: 2 Hits, 3011 Career Total
By Robert H. Kelly
Craig Biggio got two hits in five at bats in the Houston Astros 6-2 loss to the New York Mets. He now has 3011 career hits, passing Wade Boggs (3010) to take 24th place on the all time hits list. Next up on the list is Rafael Palmeiro with 3020.
The Astros are now 37-49, while the Mets raised their record to 47-37. Game two will be tomorrow at 7:05pm.
Here is Biggio’s offense statistics:
1st inning: (facing right handed pitcher John Maine, 9-4, 2.74 ERA)
1: foul
2: swinging strike
3: foul
4: swinging strike
Current batting average: .257
3rd inning: POPS OUT (still facing Maine)
1: called strike
2: pops out to shortstop Jose Reyes
Current batting average: .256
6th inning: SINGLE (still facing Maine)
1: foul
2: swinging strike
3: ball
4: ball
5: singles on a line drive to center fielder Carlos Beltran
Current batting average: .259
8th inning: GROUND RULE DOUBLE (still facing Maine)
1: called strike
2: ground rule double on a fly ball to right field
Current batting average: .261
9th inning: STRUCK OUT (facing left handed pitcher Billy Wagner, 1-0. 1.69 ERA)
1: ball
2: foul
3: ball
4: called strike
5: swinging strike
Current batting average: .260
Craig Biggio got two hits in five at bats in the Houston Astros 6-2 loss to the New York Mets. He now has 3011 career hits, passing Wade Boggs (3010) to take 24th place on the all time hits list. Next up on the list is Rafael Palmeiro with 3020.
The Astros are now 37-49, while the Mets raised their record to 47-37. Game two will be tomorrow at 7:05pm.
Here is Biggio’s offense statistics:
1st inning: (facing right handed pitcher John Maine, 9-4, 2.74 ERA)
1: foul
2: swinging strike
3: foul
4: swinging strike
Current batting average: .257
3rd inning: POPS OUT (still facing Maine)
1: called strike
2: pops out to shortstop Jose Reyes
Current batting average: .256
6th inning: SINGLE (still facing Maine)
1: foul
2: swinging strike
3: ball
4: ball
5: singles on a line drive to center fielder Carlos Beltran
Current batting average: .259
8th inning: GROUND RULE DOUBLE (still facing Maine)
1: called strike
2: ground rule double on a fly ball to right field
Current batting average: .261
9th inning: STRUCK OUT (facing left handed pitcher Billy Wagner, 1-0. 1.69 ERA)
1: ball
2: foul
3: ball
4: called strike
5: swinging strike
Current batting average: .260
Wednesday, July 4, 2007
July 4: Philadelphia: 0 Hits, 3009 Career Total
By Robert H. Kelly
Craig Biggio did not play second base today, but he did get into the game as a pinch hitter for pitcher Trever Miller.
He struck out and remains at 3009 career hits.
The Houston Astros dropped the game 8-3 to the Philadelphia Philles.
7th inning: STRUCK OUT (facing left handed pitcher Cole Hamels, 10-4, 3.72 ERA)
1: ball
2: ball
3: called strike
4: foul
5: foul
6: ball
7: swinging strike
Current batting average: .258
"This post was number 100 in the series on Craig Biggio."
Craig Biggio did not play second base today, but he did get into the game as a pinch hitter for pitcher Trever Miller.
He struck out and remains at 3009 career hits.
The Houston Astros dropped the game 8-3 to the Philadelphia Philles.
7th inning: STRUCK OUT (facing left handed pitcher Cole Hamels, 10-4, 3.72 ERA)
1: ball
2: ball
3: called strike
4: foul
5: foul
6: ball
7: swinging strike
Current batting average: .258
"This post was number 100 in the series on Craig Biggio."
Tuesday, July 3, 2007
July 3: Philadelphia: 2 Hits, 3009 Career Total
By Robert H. Kelly
Craig Biggio went 2 for 5 in the Houston Astros' 13th inning 5-4 win over the Philadelphia Philles in the 13th inning on a home run by Hunter Pence. Biggio now has 3009 career hits which places him 25th on the list. He passed Al Kaline, who has 3007 hits. Wade Boggs is up next on the list with 3010.
Here is Beeg's batting performance for tonight.
1st inning: STRIKES OUT ON A FOUL TIP (facing right handed pitcher Adam Eaton, 7-5, 5.67 ERA)
1: called strike
2: foul
3: ball
4: ball
5: ball
6: foul tip
Current batting average: .256
2nd inning: SINGLE (still facing Eaton)
1: ball
2: called strike
3: swinging strike
4: foul
5: singles on a line drive to left fielder Greg Dobbs
Current batting average: .258
5th inning: FLIES OUT (still facing Eaton)
1: flies out to center fielder Michael Bourn
Current batting average: .257
7th inning: SACRIFICE BUNT (facing right handed pitcher Ryan Madson, 1-2, 3.80 ERA)
1: out on a sacrifice bunt to first baseman Ryan Howard
Current batting average: .257
9th inning: SINGLE (facing right handed pitcher Antonio Alfonseca, 3-1, 3.74 ERA)
1: foul
2: singles on a line drive to left fielder Michael Brown
Current batting average: .260
10th inning: WALK (facing left handed pitcher Mike Zagurski, 1-0, 4.72 ERA)
1: ball
2: ball
3: ball
4: called strike
5: ball
Current batting average: .260
Here is Beeg's batting performance for tonight.
1st inning: STRIKES OUT ON A FOUL TIP (facing right handed pitcher Adam Eaton, 7-5, 5.67 ERA)
1: called strike
2: foul
3: ball
4: ball
5: ball
6: foul tip
Current batting average: .256
2nd inning: SINGLE (still facing Eaton)
1: ball
2: called strike
3: swinging strike
4: foul
5: singles on a line drive to left fielder Greg Dobbs
Current batting average: .258
5th inning: FLIES OUT (still facing Eaton)
1: flies out to center fielder Michael Bourn
Current batting average: .257
7th inning: SACRIFICE BUNT (facing right handed pitcher Ryan Madson, 1-2, 3.80 ERA)
1: out on a sacrifice bunt to first baseman Ryan Howard
Current batting average: .257
9th inning: SINGLE (facing right handed pitcher Antonio Alfonseca, 3-1, 3.74 ERA)
1: foul
2: singles on a line drive to left fielder Michael Brown
Current batting average: .260
10th inning: WALK (facing left handed pitcher Mike Zagurski, 1-0, 4.72 ERA)
1: ball
2: ball
3: ball
4: called strike
5: ball
Current batting average: .260
12th inning: FLIES OUT (facing right handed pitcher J.D. Durban, 0-1, 17.55 ERA)
1: flies out to center fielder Aaron Rowand.
Current batting average: .259
Monday, July 2, 2007
Biggio Named NL Player of the Week
By Robert Kelly
Houston Astros second baseman Craig Biggio receied another honor to add to his imperssive list of accompliahments.
Beeg was been named the National League Player of the Week for the period ending July 1.
Biggio recorded his 3,000th career hit in the Astros' 8-5 win over the Colorado Rockies on June 28. The 41-year-old tied a career high with five hits in the contest.
Biggio's third hit of the game, a single off Colorado's Aaron Cook, helped him become the 27th player in the history of Major League Baseball to reach the 3,000 hit milestone.
The five hits were also the most by any player in a game in which he recorded his 3,000th hit
The previous record holders were George Brett and Tony Gwynn, who each had four hits when they accomplished the feat.
Biggio also hit a amazing .444 (8-for-18) with two runs scored and one RBI during the week.
Houston Astros second baseman Craig Biggio receied another honor to add to his imperssive list of accompliahments.
Beeg was been named the National League Player of the Week for the period ending July 1.
Biggio recorded his 3,000th career hit in the Astros' 8-5 win over the Colorado Rockies on June 28. The 41-year-old tied a career high with five hits in the contest.
Biggio's third hit of the game, a single off Colorado's Aaron Cook, helped him become the 27th player in the history of Major League Baseball to reach the 3,000 hit milestone.
The five hits were also the most by any player in a game in which he recorded his 3,000th hit
The previous record holders were George Brett and Tony Gwynn, who each had four hits when they accomplished the feat.
Biggio also hit a amazing .444 (8-for-18) with two runs scored and one RBI during the week.
July 2: Philadelphia: 3 Hits, 3007 Career Total
By Robert H. Kelly
Craig Biggio was back in the lineup at second base, facing the Philadelphia Phillies.
He led off the batting order, going 3-5 in the Astros' 7-5 win. His performance is as follows:
1st inning: DOUBLE (facing left handed pitcher Jamie Moyer, 7-5, 4.15 ERA)
1: strike
2: doubles on a line drive to left fielder Pat Burrell.
Current batting average: .253
The double was Biggio's 1000th extra base hit with 659 of them being doubles.
3rd inning: STRUCK OUT (still facing Moyer)
1: ball
2: ball
3: called strike
4: foul
5: foul
6: ball
7: swinging strike
Current batting average: .253
5th inning: DOUBLE (still facing Moyer)
1: doubles on a line drive to Burrell (left field)
Current bating average: .255
This double was his 23rd of the season and the 660th of his career.
6th inning: SINGLE (still facing Moyer)
1: ball
2: ball
3: called strike
4: singles on a ground ball to second baseman Chase Utley
Current batting average: .258
He now ties Al Kaline in 25th place on the all time hit list with 3007. Wade Boggs is next on the list with 3010.
7th inning: GROUNDS OUT (facing Jose Mesa, 0-0. 3.38 ERA)
1: called strike
2: grounds out on a throw from third baseman Greg Dobbs to first baseman Ryan Howard.
Current batting average: .257
Biggio left the game at the start of the 8th inning, being replaced by Mark Loretta at second base.
Craig Biggio was back in the lineup at second base, facing the Philadelphia Phillies.
He led off the batting order, going 3-5 in the Astros' 7-5 win. His performance is as follows:
1st inning: DOUBLE (facing left handed pitcher Jamie Moyer, 7-5, 4.15 ERA)
1: strike
2: doubles on a line drive to left fielder Pat Burrell.
Current batting average: .253
The double was Biggio's 1000th extra base hit with 659 of them being doubles.
3rd inning: STRUCK OUT (still facing Moyer)
1: ball
2: ball
3: called strike
4: foul
5: foul
6: ball
7: swinging strike
Current batting average: .253
5th inning: DOUBLE (still facing Moyer)
1: doubles on a line drive to Burrell (left field)
Current bating average: .255
This double was his 23rd of the season and the 660th of his career.
6th inning: SINGLE (still facing Moyer)
1: ball
2: ball
3: called strike
4: singles on a ground ball to second baseman Chase Utley
Current batting average: .258
He now ties Al Kaline in 25th place on the all time hit list with 3007. Wade Boggs is next on the list with 3010.
7th inning: GROUNDS OUT (facing Jose Mesa, 0-0. 3.38 ERA)
1: called strike
2: grounds out on a throw from third baseman Greg Dobbs to first baseman Ryan Howard.
Current batting average: .257
Biggio left the game at the start of the 8th inning, being replaced by Mark Loretta at second base.
July 1: Colorado: DID NOT PLAY: 0 Hits, 3004 Career Total
By Chris Price
Craig Biggio did not play in the Astros 12-0 thumping of the Rockies.
He remains at 3004 career hits
Craig Biggio did not play in the Astros 12-0 thumping of the Rockies.
He remains at 3004 career hits
June 30: Colorado: 2 Hits, 3004 Career Total
By Chris Price
Craig Biggio got two more hits in the Astros 5-0 loss to the Rockies.
He now is at 3004 career hits.
Craig Biggio got two more hits in the Astros 5-0 loss to the Rockies.
He now is at 3004 career hits.
June 29: Colorado: 0 Hit, 3002 Career Total
By Chris Price
Crag Biggio got no hits in the Houston Astros 9-8 win over the Colorado Rockies.
He remains at 3002 career hits.
Crag Biggio got no hits in the Houston Astros 9-8 win over the Colorado Rockies.
He remains at 3002 career hits.
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