From Detroit, we flew back to Houston where we met up with Philip and Kelly for two Houston Astros games. We had a good time both at the games and socializing.
Outside the stadium, Haliburton Plaza hosts the statue of two Astro legends. The first is Jeff Bagwell who retired a couple of years ago.
The second was Craig Biggio who we would see much more of during this visit.
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The plaza also has hosts all of the pennants that the Astros have won since their inception.
The first game did not go well for the Astros. The Diamondbacks got to Brandon Backe early and they never looked back. Knowing that they would be facing Randy Johnson the following day provided little comfort.
However, the following day was very special for the Astros organization. This was the day that the Astros had set aside for retiring Number 7, the Jersey that Craig Biggio wore throughout his career with the Astros.
Biggio gave a good speech that was short enough but honored the game, the Astros organization, and his family.
As the ceremonies drew to a close, the big board at the stadium thanked Biggio for his career during which he amassed over 3000 hits and set a myriad of club records.
And finally, the Number 7 was formally retired by the club.
As would be expected, Craig Biggio was called upon to throw out the honorary first pitch prior to the game.
On the back of a brilliant pitching performance by Roy Oswalt, a two hitter through 8 innings followed by a 1-2-3 ninth inning by the Astros closer. A fitting performance following the ceremonies of the day.
Biggio gave a good speech that was short enough but honored the game, the Astros organization, and his family.
As the ceremonies drew to a close, the big board at the stadium thanked Biggio for his career during which he amassed over 3000 hits and set a myriad of club records.
And finally, the Number 7 was formally retired by the club.
As would be expected, Craig Biggio was called upon to throw out the honorary first pitch prior to the game.
On the back of a brilliant pitching performance by Roy Oswalt, a two hitter through 8 innings followed by a 1-2-3 ninth inning by the Astros closer. A fitting performance following the ceremonies of the day.
So to sum up the rankings so far:
First Division:
- Wrigley Field
- PNC Park
- Turner Field
- Tiger Stadium
- St. Louis
Second Division:
- Baltimore
- Milwaukee
- Houston
- Cincinnati
- Toronto
- Philadelphia
- New York Yankees
- New York Mets
- Cleveland
- Washington
- Kansas City
- Chicago White Sox
- Boston
- Minnesota
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