STL-Hou game 4

[nolanfan34]

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Had the Astros won the Braves series in 3 or 4 like they should have, the Cards would have had no chance, having to face well-rested Clemens and Oswalt for a couple of games each.

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I don't know about no chance, but yes, it would have been tougher. I still think the Cards will pull it out. Even if they don't win tomorrow, although I think they will.

And that stadium is an absolute bandbox. I can't believe they could get Clemens to come pitch there. Both teams have had some HR's that I couldn't believe flew out.

The fact is, the Astros are at a disadvantage throwing Clemens and Oswalt on 3 days rest. Statistics back this up - maybe Nate will drop by with some knowledge for us on that - but I remember reading on BP that besides the occasional Josh Beckett performance, guys on 3 days rest just haven't pitched well in the post season.

I concur that Beltran is sick. If that bastard had done this the last three weeks of the REGULAR season, maybe I would have won my damn baseball league.

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