Lamb Chops Up Prior

In a meltdown reminiscent of the Bartman game, Mark Prior proved Sunday that he is indeed human and does not have a big “S” plastered underneath his uniform.

Fifth inning (the Fifth Third Bank fifth inning?) Bases full of Astros, but with two out and an 0-2 count on Mike Lamb, Prior grooves one right down the middle which Lamb promptly deposits for his first grand slam of his career.

Rattled by the developments, Mark walks the next two hitters. That’s all Adam Everett needs as he smacks a three run homer en route to a 9-3 rout and a game that resurrects Houston’s hopes that this season can be salvaged after all.

All they have to do is play the Cubs ninety more times or so.

Todd Hollandsworth’s loyal if not misunderstood fan club had one moment of mirth as their guy nailed Jeff Bagwell at the plate for his first assist this season.