Before the first Astros series, I said we'd sweep and we did. I didn't say it this time, though. Because how you expect to take 7 out of 7 against any major league [sic] team? I decided I'd be happy with 2 of 3 this time. Less than that would be a huge disappointment. Castig disagreed, saying anything less than a sweep would be a disappointment. Anyway, we need to win the next two. Tonight we ran into the PitchMaster from 72 Whooping Cough Lane, Ken Ober-something. Even though it was to the 'stros, I don't consider it a frustrating or shitty loss. Lackey pitched fine. We just didn't score tonight. We will tomorrow.

The lead is a half as the Rays were off.

The Yanks got A-Rod back and got their asses kicked so we stay 9.5 up on them. I really thought we'd see people throwing shit at A-Rod tonight. Or maybe the opposing pitchers drilling him every time. It was just regular booing by the Chicagoans, though. And then a close-up of Jeter's face after every A-Rod at bat. (Suzyn's reaction to the first intro of A-Rod: "and there are a lot of people standing and cheering." Whatever you say, Grandma Georgina.)