Padres Strike a Blow for Texas

The Padres took another step in their quest to become the National League team of Texas when their AA affiliate San Antonio threw a no-hitter in the Lone Star state.  Three Missions' pitchers completed their gem at Whataburger Field in Corpus Christi.

The Missions starter, James Needy faced one batter over the minimum in seven innings of work.  He allowed only an infield single to the Hooks' Rene Garcia in the sixth inning; however, after the game, the official scorer ruled that the hit had actually been an error.

Needy was relieved by Frank Garces and R.J. Alvarez.  The duo wrapped up a 6-0 Missions win by throwing one perfect inning of relief each.  San Antonio now leads their season series with Corpus Christi 13 games to nine.

Jason Lane to Make First Big League Start Today

UPDATE:  Lane took the loss in his debut. However, he pitched six scoreless innings against the Braves.  At one point, he retired 14 of 16 batters.  He allowed a solo home run in the 7th inning.  His final line was 6 IP, 6 hits and 1 run allowed.  He also picked up a base hit at the plate.

Jason Lane is scheduled to make his first big league start as a pitcher Monday afternoon in Atlanta for the San Diego Padres.  Lane, who made two relief appearances for the Padres earlier in the season, has started 19 games for AAA El Paso so far in 2014.

Lane, 37, won his most recent start for the Chihuahuas on Wednesday against Sacramento.  In that contest, Lane allowed two earned runs in six innings.  He also went 3 for 3 with a home run at the plate.

Feet in Your Shoes

  There's no limit to the places you will go if you have brains in your head and feet in your shoes.

The Brady Bunch- Astros' Edition

UPDATE: Thanks to Cassie an intern at Sports Radio 610, who put these lyrics to music earlier today, and to Ryan McCredden, the station's Program Director, who posted the audio here.

After an intriguing six-week run, season one of The Brady Bunch- Astros' Edition will come to a close Friday afternoon at 4 pm (Central Time).  The ground breaking program included mystery, medicine, comedy and drama.

Following are the lyrics to the show's theme song.  Thanks to the karaoke version at this link, you can sing along while you wait for the final episode to air.

THE BRADY BUNCH- Astros' Edition

Here's a story of a kid named Brady

Who was pitching and wowing all  the scouts

He was every GM's dream, a can't miss prospect

A future star no doubt

Here's the story of the Houston Astros

Just a baseball team hoping for some wins

They were young and they needed talent

To reach the top again

"Til the one day when the Astros drafted Brady

Unaware his pitching ligament was gone(or mostly gone?)

And this tale which started out so simply

Kept going on and on

The Brady Bunch

The Brady Bunch

That's the way they became the Brady Bunch

c2014 Royal Worm

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