If you’re a Houston Astros fan, you might be a little giddy today. Your Astros just won their first game of the season, ending a dreadful 0-8 start. Perhaps you might take a celebratory beer out of the fridge and relish the moment before going back to work, or going back to sleep, or doing whatever it is that you do on a Thursday afternoon. Because it’s just another win in an 162-game season. Nothing to be too excited about.
Astros Win, And Richard Justice Just ‘Bout Wets His Britches
↵Unless you’re Houston Chronicle sportswriter Richard Justice, that is.
↵If that’s the case, you’re probably in the middle of downtown Houston trying desperately to start a parade, screaming and hugging random civilians on the street as tears flow down your face. Oh, what a moment! A single win in April! IT’S TIME TO PAR-TAY!
↵↵Suddenly, the beer is colder, the wings tastier. Pass the chips and salsa. You bet I’ll try the queso. If you can’t let yourself go a little on a great day like this one, then when can you let go?
↵↵You bet Richard will try the queso. He’ll even reach across the table and knock over your drink if he has to do it.
↵↵I’ve got Springsteen on the iPod, and I’ve got it cranked up because I’m one happy camper. Yes, friends, our baseball club is winless no more. And did you see them do it? The Astros played with fire and professionalism, and now the season looks completely different. Can’t start a fire without a spark.
↵↵That’s right, folks! Can’t start a fire without a spark. Can’t go to the playoffs without a single win. And that’s all it takes, really - just one.
↵↵The Astros may not score enough runs to get to the playoffs, but if they catch the ball - hasn’t Michael Bourn been terrific? - and they pitch the ball, they’ll be competitive.
↵↵Just leave those bats at home, kids. All we need is a little pitching, and a little catching, and that’ll be just fine. If you need catching tips, just take a look at Michael Bourn, because he’s been terrific, hasn’t he? HASN’T HE!?!?
↵At the end of the day, this is Dickie Justice’s world. A world full of gross over-exaggerations and bedtime stories. A world where the Houston Rockets are going to somehow snag LeBron James in free agency. A world where anything can happen, if you just believe.
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