Craig Counsell Stats & Facts
Craig Counsell Essentials Positions: Bats: L Throws: R Height: 72 Weight: 180 Born: Friday, August 21, 1970 in South Bend, IN USA Died: in , Debut: 9/17/1995 Last Game: 9/28/2011 Full Name: Craig John Counsell
George Kottaras hits for the cycle this season
George Kottaras, needing a two-bagger to become the first major leaguer to hit for the cycle this season, strokes an apparent triple, but accomplishes the feat when the ball bounces off of Talās Hill, a 20-degree angled incline located in centerfield, over the fence for an unexpected ground-rule double. The Brewers backstop also hit a solo homer in the fourth, a sixth-inning triple, and singled in the seventh in Milwaukeeās 8-4 victory of Houston at Minute Maid Park.
Brandon BackeĀ becomes the third pitcher in Astro history to strike out the side on nine pitches
2004Ā ā Despite a 6-2 loss to Milwaukee, relieverĀ Brandon BackeĀ becomes the third pitcher in franchise history to strike out the side on nine pitches. He whiffs Bill Hall, Scott Podsednik and Craig Counsell in order after having fanned Chad Moeller to end the previous frame.Ā Craig BiggioĀ swats the 35th leadoff homer of his career, an NL record.Ā
Edgar Renteria singles home Craig Counsell, giving the Florida Marlins their first World Series title with a 3-2 win over the Indians
With two outs in the bottom of the 11th inning of Game 7, Edgar Renteria singles home Craig Counsell, giving the Florida Marlins their first World Series title with a 3-2 win over the Indians. The five year-old Marlins become the youngest expansion team to win the Fall Classic.
