July 31: Atlanta: 1 Hit, 3021 Career Total

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.