Memories Stolen

Albert Pujols just took away one of my life's greatest memories, watching Larry Walker bat for the last time. It was picture perfect too...Walked grounded out to the pitcher and he immediately slowed down to a near walk, then the pitcher bobbled the ball and Walker starts 'sprinting' up the line and is out by a half-step. Absolutely classic Larry Walker.

"Could have been so beautiful. Could have been so right."
--Debbie Gibson

//getting serious//

Meanwhile, those left behind in Houston must now suffer the ill-effects of a punch in the stomach which can only be overcome by a win in St. Louis. Otherwise, it will be a very long off-season in Texas.

If you're a fan of the Astros, especially if you were at the game, do you ever overcome something like that in your lifetime? Riding such an emotional high. One out away.
I actually started to empathize with the children who were in attendance who were undoubtedly crying as they left tonight holding the hand of their father who had some dust in his eyes too.