AstroCast is a fan-based podcast for the Houston Astros. Do the following memory images occupy your mind?
Nolan Ryan throwing his 100 MPH fastball for a strikeout. Lance Berkman swinging on an inside pitch and knocking it over the centerfield wall in Minute Maid Park. Mike Scott pitching a no-hitter securing the National League West Title at the Astrodome.
Jeff Bagwell catching the pitcher asleep, as he steals home. Craig Biggio smacking a ball down the line for a double. Jimmy Wynn chasing a difficult flyball down and making it look routine.
Adam Everett going deep behind the bag snagging a hard hit grounder and throwing a speedy runner out. Brad Lidge getting a batter to chase a hard slider in the dirt for the save. JR Richard intimidating a batter before even throwing a pitch. Roger “The Rocket” Clemens keeping runners from scoring through sheer will.
All baseball fans would enjoy these images especially those that are Astros’ fans. We, Lambo and Sketkar, are two Astros’ fans who want share memories, old and new, as the Astros continue their quest to win a World Series.