4-10 overall and 0-5 against Oakland.

Bud Norris did pitch 7 shutout innings at Anaheim in his last start so perhaps he'll be good on the road this year. 2-1 with a 1.96 ERA in 3 starts. Those private workouts he had with Roger Clemens this spring seems to be paying off.

I think Bud is turning into our best starter and the most consistent.

In his three starts, he's giving up 2 earned runs vs. Texas, 2 earned runs vs. Oakland (in a loss) and 0 earned vs. Angels. All quality lineups.

I think we're due to beat Oakland and Bud gets to 3-1 this afternoon but I wouldn't want to homer or bet on it.

Lol'd

Bud Norris isn't fooling the Oakland hitters. Man, I want to move back to the National League!

LOL

It's only the bottom of the 1st and Bud Norris is nearing 50 pitches...

5-1 Oakland and bases still loaded with 1 out.

OMG. Take Bud Norris out Bo Porter.

6-1 and we finally got two outs. Bud Norris' ERA has risen from 1.80 to almost 5

LOL, Bo Porter is taking Bud Norris out. 0.2 innings pitched. 6 earned runs allowed. 5 hits and 3 walks. Could not finish 1 inning against those mighty Athletics.

Adda boy Carlos Pena. Another home run. 7-2 Athletics lead in the top of the 7th.

More meaningless homers in games we lose just like last night. Eh, Pena?

7-3 now. Astros trying to come back. Marwin Gonzalez RBI single. Typical Astros. Watch them give us false hope. A loss is still a loss.

7-4 game. RBI single for Jose Altuve. Uh oh. LOL

Two on with two outs. One swing could tie this game. Pitching change for Oakland and Justin Maxwell is up to bat.

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Ryan Cook struck out Maxwell. Astros stranded runners on 2nd and 3rd base. Just a hit would have made it a one run game.

7-4 Athletics in the middle of the 7th. I feel like grabbing a Snickers ice cream candy bar. LOL

Astros showing some heart. Got to admire them not giving up. Jason Castro lead-off double in the top of the 8th.