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Houston Colt .45s 10-29-2023
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Saturday, September 30th, 2023: Camacho Bats .409!
Alvin Camacho joined a very select group today as he closed out 2023 with a torrid .409 batting average. It was a fantastic year for the Houston right fielder as he became the newest member of baseball's .400 club.

During the season he stroked 246 hits, including 18 doubles, 2 triples and 4 home runs. Camacho also scored 107 times and drove in 76 runs.

Asked by the media what's the hardest part of hitting .400, he glibly replied, "Getting 4 hits in every 10 at-bats." Then, speaking seriously, Camacho added, "Staying out of slumps is important. You have to be focused in every game and in every at-bat. Don't swing at anything but strikes...and stay away from any pitch you can't hit."

Monday, September 25th, 2023: Griffie 5-5 Against Braves
During a player's career, there are days that stand out, and this day was definitely special! Donald Griffie went 5 for 5 against the Atlanta Braves at New Houston Park and the Colt .45s picked up a 8-2 victory.

He exclaimed, "What a day! We win and I get 5 hits! Couldn't be better!" The delighted second baseman was really enjoying the happiness of the moment in the press room.

"He was patient up there today," the Houston skipper told the press after the game. "I like the way he waited for his pitch and wasn't overly agressive. Griffie has a tendency to go after some bad balls sometimes."

D. Griffie singled in the 1st, singled in the 3rd, singled in the 4th, singled in the 6th, walked in the 8th and hit an RBI double in the 9th.

Currently Griffie is batting .382 with 8 home runs and 77 RBIs.

Sunday, September 24th, 2023: Colt .45s Pitching Ravaged by Fassett
Vicente Fassett told the press after his 5-hit day, "Every batter wants to have a quality at-bat every time he steps up to the plate. He wants to hit the ball hard."

Well, that's just what Fassett of the Atlanta Braves did against the Houston Colt .45s. He went to the plate 7 times and 5 times he delivered base hits, But his club still suffered a 13-12 defeat.

"Not much I can say," offered Fassett in the SION postgame press conference. "I got a bunch of hits, but it would have been much better to get a win. Can I trade 5 hits for the win?"

V. Fassett struck out in the 1st, singled in the 3rd, flied out in the 4th, doubled in the 6th, singled in the 8th, hit an RBI single in the 9th and singled in the 12th.

During the current season Fassett is batting at a .275 clip with 22 home runs and 93 RBIs. He has played in 149 games and scored 83 times.

Team Leaders AVG

A. Camacho

.409