The Houston Astros are known as a premier power hitting team, with guys like Lance Berkman, Carlos Lee and Miguel Tejada in the middle of the batting order. The Astros should out-hit many of the teams in the National League, so the experts believe the real regular season success of the Astros in ’09 will depend on defense. Get out there and see the Houston Astros from opening day to the thrilling conclusion of the season! Purchase Houston Astros tickets here at StubHub.
MLB tickets to see the Houston Colt.45s were being sold to Texas baseball fans as early as 1962. In '65, the Houston baseball club changed its name to the Astros, and moved into the first completely enclosed baseball stadium, the Astrodome. The Astros went on a streak of Division titles in the late '90s, winning NL Central Championships in '97, '98, and '99, and as recently as 2005 they have been to the World Series. Minute Maid Park will be full of red and black this season, so you had better get you tickets to see the Astros quickly.
The Houston Astros had an exceptional season in 2008. After having their first losing season in seven years in 2007, the Astros rebounded beautifully and finished with an overall mark of 86-75, good for third place in the NL Central. Role players came through in the stretch run of the season, and combined with premier home run hitter Lance Berkman, the Astros should be a formidable team for many more seasons to come. Get Houston Astros tickets today!