Houston Astros OF Michael Bourn went 7 for 14 with 2 stolen bases in the 3 game series vs Atlanta.
Our instinct: Bourn is now hitting over .300 and has 8 sb’s on the season. He’s a .214 career hitter vs the Nationals, but he’s on a hot streak so keep using him.
Houston Astros SS Miguel Tejada had 2 hits and an rbi on Sunday against the Braves.
Our instinct: Tejada continues to hit at .300, but it’s very empty. He’s gone over 100 ab’s without a hr on the season, and only has 5 rbi’s and 6 extra base hits. If he stops getting on base he will be totally worthless.
Houston Astros SP Wandy Rodriguez wasn’t as sharp against the Braves on Sunday, giving up 3 runs in 5 innings.
Our instinct: Rodriguez is going to have a so-so outing every once in awhile, it just happens. However, he’s shown a lot this season so far to make us think that hes taking his game to the next level. No reason not to keep using him.
Houston Astros RP Latroy Hawkins picked up his 3rd save of the season, striking out the side against the Braves in the 9th inning Sunday.
Our instinct: Hawkins picked up his 1st save in 13 days, so he’s not exactly getting a lot of opportunities. He does have a 2.92 era and 11 k’s against 3 walks in 12.1 innings, so he’s been pretty useful.
Houston Astros 1B Lance Berkman 4 hits in 13 ab’s against the Braves this weekend.
Our instinct: Big Puma raised his average from .165 to .184 with the effort. He’s got a long ways to go to make up for a horrible April.
