The Astros entertained the fans who watched them close the home season with a 3-2 win over the Reds on Sunday. The game meant virtually nothing except Miggy Tejada was able to tack another double on this NL leading total...and his hit pushed that count to 187 with seven games to play.
Other than that--and Wandy Rodriguez picking up his 14th victory there was nothing on the line.
Meanwhile a few miles away at Reliant Stadium there was a lot on the line and the Texans couldnt cross it. They may have shown for sure what they are in their 31-24 loss to up to then winless Jacksonville. As feared they club has very poor defense and only one half of an effective offense. That won't work. Of course, they had a chance to at least salvage and tie and take their chances in overtime except they lost a TDon an offensive pass interference call and then fumble away a chance to make up for it. That was the ballgame.
The Astros showed signs of fumbling away the season way back in spring training in those games that don't count when they couldn't buy a win. That was perhaps an omen. Just as the Texans lack of running game or solid defense showed itself in the exhibition (uh, pre-season) games.
For the Astros this season is over... it will be seven games in Philly and New York to end it. The Phils may clinch and celebrate during the four game set. The Mets aren't going anywhere like the Astros so there may be some leg room at new CitiField for any Astro fans making that trip.
For the Texans the season certainly isnt' over. However, it could be earlier than desired if they can't figure out how to defend...and how to run enough to make the passing game proud. No one is proud right now...either at MMP or at Reliant Park.
Maybe the Rockets....oh yeah, I almost forgot.
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