Bud Norris Today, 2013

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He pitched well tonight until the Rangers got to him in his 3rd time through the lineup in the 6th inning.

Former Oriole Erik Bedard came in to get the final out of the 6th inning without allowing any addition damage, preserving the lead and Norris' pitching line.

We'll see how Norris does as the season progresses.

DAVID STEFAN "BUD" NORRIS O(vs. RANGERS, 3/31) O(Opening Night)

IP:O 5.67

H:o. 5

R:O. 2

BB:. 3

SO:. 5

Pitches: 97 (59 Strikes, 38 Balls)

2013 ERA: 3.18

[scOtt]

Pitched a good damn game. Had all his different sliders working tonight.

[OFFNY]

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By the way, tonight was the 4,000th win for the Astros in their franchise history (1962-Present.)

[Migrant Redbird]

That's Bud "Cy Young" Norris to Cardinals fans, who also felt a warm glow when Rick Ankiel blasted a 3-run pinch homer. But the Astros are still likely to lose over a hundred games this year.

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He pitched well tonight until the Rangers got to him in his 3rd time through the lineup in the 6th inning.

Very similar story for Norris in his second game ...... trouble with his 3rd time through the lineup, although 3 of the 5 runs that allowed were unearned.

If not for Reddick's error, he would have been out of the 6th inning with a 3-2 lead (2 solo home runs,) and possibly back out for the 7th.

DAVID STEFAN "BUD" NORRIS O (vs. ATHLETICS, 4/6)

IP:O 5.67

H:o. 6

R:O. 5

ER:) 2

BB:. 1

SO:. 4

Pitches: 122 (75 Strikes, 47 Balls)

2013 ERA: 3.18

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DAVID STEFAN "BUD" NORRIS O (vs. ANGELS, 4/12)

IP:O 7

H:o. 3

R:O. 0

BB:. 2

SO:. 5

Pitches: 96 (67 Strikes, 29 Balls)

2013 ERA: 1.96

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DAVID STEFAN "BUD" NORRIS O (vs. ATHLETICS, 4/17)

IP:O 0.67

H:o. 5

R:O. 6

BB:. 3

SO:. 0

Pitches: 46 (24 Strikes, 22 Balls)

2013 ERA: 4.74

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In 4 out of his last 5 outings, Norris has pitched 28 innings and given up 5 runs.

DAVID STEFAN "BUD" NORRIS O (vs. ROCKIES, 5/27)

IP:O 7

H:o. 8

R:O. 2

BB:. 3

SO:. 3

Pitches: 110 (75 Strikes, 35 Balls)

2013 ERA: 3.71

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DAVID STEFAN "BUD" NORRIS O (vs. ORIOLES, 6/06)

IP:O 7

H:o. 9

R:O. 3

BB:. 1

SO:. 7

Pitches: 106 (72 Strikes, 34 Balls)

2013 ERA: 3.43

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PITCHES BY INNING

81 (71 Strikes, 1 Balls)

18 (12 Strikes, 6 Balls)

71 (61 Strikes, 1 Balls)

25 (16 Strikes, 9 Balls)

17 (91 Strikes, 8 Balls)

17 (10 Strikes, 7 Balls)

14 (12 Strikes, 2 Balls)

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DAVID STEFAN "BUD" NORRIS O (vs. D-RAYS, 7/03)

IP:O 7

H:o. 6

R:O. 1

BB:. 3

SO:. 5

Pitches: 105 (64 Strikes, 41 Balls)

2013 ERA: 3.22

[scOtt]

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DAVID STEFAN "BUD" NORRIS O (vs. D-RAYS, 7/03)

IP:O 7

H:o. 6

R:O. 1

BB:. 3

SO:. 5

Pitches: 105 (64 Strikes, 41 Balls)

2013 ERA: 3.22

There was serious talk pretty recently of Dan being very interested in Norris. I am interested too. With the the Feldman trade not costing us any major prospects Dan still has some bullets left. Enough to pry Norris away from Houston? I'm not sure... But I would not be surprised to see DD pull off another deal after the first deal. I just have a feeling he's really trigger happy right now.

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HOUSTON ASTROS O (AUGUST 1st)

Jonathan Villar - SS

L.J. Hoes - CF

Jason Castro - C

Chris Carter - DH

Brett Wallace - 1B

Marc Krauss - RF

Jimmy Paredes - 2B

Matt Dominguez - 3B

Robbie Grossman - LF

Jordan Lyles - RHP (4-4, 4.92 ERA)

http://baseballpress.com/lineup.php

[incubus]

I don't like the idea of pitching a guy against his former team. Didn't work out well for Feldman... Kinda feels like the hitter has an advantage, they know the guy's stuff.

[Redskins Rick]

I don't like the idea of pitching a guy against his former team. Didn't work out well for Feldman... Kinda feels like the hitter has an advantage, they know the guy's stuff.

Dont you think the pitcher should know the hitters, too?

[incubus]

Good question, but the Astros hitting/pitching coach can tell the hitters "look for this pitch" the pitcher has to study around a dozen guys.

Also kinda hoping for a reverse jinx on this. (Fingers crossed)