Blum hits three-run homer vs. Bucs: Geoff Blum hit a three-run homer in the first inning and the Houston Astros avoided a three-game sweep by beating the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-4 on Wednesday. The Astros jumped out early against John Van Benschoten, who is 2-12 with an 8.96 ERA in his career. Van Benschoten retired his first two batters but allowed the next six to reach. He walked Lance Berkman and Carlos N. Lee before Blum drove the first pitch he saw to right for his sixth homer. (Updated 07/09/2008).
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 7/27/08).
Fantasy Analysis
Blum last homered June 29 against the Red Sox and was 2-for-16 (.125) in July before his bomb Wednesday. He gives the Astros versatility as he can play all over, but since Blum doesn't start, he is nothing more than a NL-only Fantasy reserve. (Updated 07/09/2008).
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Blum hits three-run homer vs. Bucs: Geoff Blum hit a three-run homer in the first inning and the Houston Astros avoided a three-game sweep by beating the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-4 on Wednesday. The Astros jumped out early against John Van Benschoten, who is 2-12 with an 8.96 ERA in his career. Van Benschoten retired his first two batters but allowed the next six to reach. He walked Lance Berkman and Carlos N. Lee before Blum drove the first pitch he saw to right for his sixth homer. (Updated 07/09/2008).
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 7/27/08).
Fantasy Analysis
Blum last homered June 29 against the Red Sox and was 2-for-16 (.125) in July before his bomb Wednesday. He gives the Astros versatility as he can play all over, but since Blum doesn't start, he is nothing more than a NL-only Fantasy reserve. (Updated 07/09/2008).
