The Pecan Park Eagle

Has the Astros' Losing Streak Gone Far Enough?

Question (1): Are the Astros really  in danger of tying  the club’s 1983 record of nine lost games to start the season? Answer (1): Say it 8 so, Joe!

Question (2): Can you give me one good reason why the Astros losing streak should not extend to nine losses and open the door for going beyond? Answer (2): 8 is enough.

Question (3): In the middle of all this frustration, what can the Astro hitters do about all the batted balls that are now being caught? Answer (3): Hit ’em where they 8!

Question (4): How did the Astro losing streak even reach this point? Answer (4): Maybe it was something they 8!

Question (5): How would you assess the Astros’ pennant chances in view of this horrendous start? Answer (5): That’s easy. The boys are behind the 8 ball.

Question (6): What are the odds that the Astros will now suddenly turn this thing around and run away with the National League Central division championship? Answer (6): 8 going to happen.

Question (7): How far do you plan to go with this ridiculous probe? Answer (7): In this case, unless you guys have something to add along these same lines, 8 questions and answers should be more than enough. (Your own Q&A “8” parlays are encouraged as comments on this article.)

Question (8): Has the Astros’ Losing Streak Gone Far Enough? Answer (8): We Astros fans are hoping it has, but the truth is: “It 8 necessarily so!”

Today’s afternoon getaway game from St. Louis should be most educational on the subject of where we go from here with this unwanted Astros flirtation with new season infamy. It’s so educational, in fact, that they ought to move the telecast to PBS on Channel 8!

An Ode to the End of Our Losing Streak Curse

Eight ain’t great,

When you stumble out the gate,

On a most important date with sweet destiny.

But it’s better than nine,

With the slaughter pen swine,

That’s a thought that really makes a fine mess of me.

… Go Astros. Stop at 8 – Before it’s too Late!

UPDATE: 3:14 PM CDT, April 15, 2010: IT WORKED! THE ACCURSED STREAK IS DEAD AT 8 AND AIN’T THAT GR8!

THE HOUSTON ASTROS DEFEATED THE ST. LOUIS CARDINALS, 5-1, AT BUSCH STADIUM TO END THEIR 8-GAME LOSING SLIDE TO START THE 2010 SEASON! CONGRATULATIONS TO BRAD MILLS ON HIS FIRST WIN AS A MAJOR LEAGUE MANAGER!

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