May 23: San Francisco: 0 Hits, 2971 Career Hits

By Robert H. Kelly

The Astros and Craig Biggio both came up short in the third game of the series against the San Francisco Giants.

The Astros drop the game by the score of 9-1 and Biggio went hitless in four at bats , with one walk.

Next team on tap: the Arizona Diamondbacks

NOTE: Drug cheat Barry Bonds did not play in the game. I guess he was feeling poorly.

May 22: San Francisco: Biggio Did Not Play

By Robert H. Kelly

Craig Biggio did not play in the Astros 4-2 loss to the San Francisco Giants.

Mark Loretta took his place at second base, batting second in the order.

Biggio's career hits total remains unchanged at 2971.

NOTE: Drug cheat Barry Bonds again was home runless in four at bats. He had two intentional walks, struck out once and flied out. He was pulled in the 8th inning.

May 21: San Francisco 1 Hits, 2971 Career Hits

By Robert H. Kelly

Craig Biggio and the Astros dropped the first game of this three game series 4-0 to the San Francisco Giants.

Biggio went one for three and upped his career hit total to 2971.

Here is how he did:

1st inning: WALK (facing Noah Lowry, LHP, 5-4, 2.69 REA)
1: ball
2: ball
3: called strike
4: foul
5: ball
6: ball

3rd inning: HIT (still facing Lowry)
1: ball
2: singles on a bunt ground ball to third baseman Rich Airilia

5th inning: FLIES OUT (still facing Lowry)
1: flies out to right fielder Fred Lewis

7th inning: FIELDERS CHOICE (still facing Lowry)
1: called strike
2: advances to first base on a fielders choice to shortstop Omar Vizquel.

NOTE: Drug cheat Barry Bonds went one for two with two walks and no home runs. He did not advance any on his "illegitimate" quest for the home run record.