Bruntlett's 15 Minutes of Fame

Ex-Astros in the News... Eric Bruntlett got a chance to be a hero again yesterday with unassisted triple play that ended the game against the Mets. With runners on first and second and no outs, Bruntlett grabbed a liner, stepped on second and tagged the runner from first. All within seconds, there were three outs and the game was over. Bruntlett is not a starter, but got the chance to start yesterday - going 3 for 5 at the plate. You have to like a guy who makes the most of an opportunity.

I say "hero again" because I saw Bruntlett hit a 3-run homer against the Nats in 2005, to end a grueling July-hot 14 inning game. Here's a picture of Bruntlett's rare post-game interview. I'm sure that there was a similar interview at the end of yesterday's game, but with a different announcer.

Great fielding, Bruntlett!