Slugfest in Houston

Roy Oswalt was able to earn his 3rd victory in his 4th start of the season. He even helped his cause by knocking in 2 rbi's on a single with 2 outs. With the win, the Astros remain on top of the National League Central.

Morgan Ensberg homered again (twice) for what seems like 4-5 games in a row. He's no David Shelton of Detroit, but he is a man on fire. Ensberg is trying to solidify himself as one of the game's premier 3rd basemen. If he keeps up his pace, he is likely to earn a second consecutive All-Star selection. Ensberg is batting .429 on the season with 6 homeruns and 13 rbis.

The Astros fought off the pesty Brewers last night in a game that surrendered 7 homeruns. With a final score of 13-12 and a total of 32 hits, the Stros managed to hold on a 9th inning Brewer rally to win their 10th game of the season. Preston Wilson dispappointed again last night. He started off so hot, and now has struck out like 8 times in 2 games.

It has been an unusual start for the Astros, who are notorious for their slow starts. The last two seasons they started out in last place and placed in a grave by mid May. It's a little uneasy this year as they've started off hot. Hopefully they won't cool down post all-star break.

Perhaps they're playing hot to prove to the Rocket they still can win. With Backe on the DL again, the Astros are in desperate need of Roger Clemens to step in and dominate. The earliest he can sign with the Astros is May 1st. I would look for them to begin negotiations in the beginning of May, and to have him in a uniform in June.

This is a team on a mission. They are destined to win a World Series. This could be the year.