Baseball Fans Take Notice

The Houston Astros have always been viewed as a good team, but not until last night have they been viewed as exceptional. The team has had a winning record for more than half of its 43-year history. The problem was, they could never make that necessary jump from winner to champion on the National level. All of that changed on Monday night with a blow-out of hardball powerhouse Atlanta, and now title-hungry Astro fans are setting their sites on St. Louis. Some may call it a fluke. Some may call it a miracle. But, whatever label you want to tag it with, the Houston Astros have shown that they have heart and the desire to win this season. Always the underdog, though loaded with talented ball players, the 2004 Astros have now taken a giant step in gaining the respect denied them for so long. It's the right game, at the right time, in the right place . . . Go 'Stros!