Biggio Countdown to 3,000: 10

With 10 hits to go for the historic mark, Houstonist will be counting down as Craig Biggio marches towards his 3,000th hit. Last night vs. the Angels, Craig Biggio recorded hit 2,990 in the fifth inning off Angels pitcher and native Texan John Lackey.

Biggio Fact of the Day: Biggio is the only player in MLB history to be elected to the All-Star game as a catcher (1991) and second baseman ('92, '94-'98).

3,000 Hit Club Fact of the Day: The 1928 Philadelphia Athletics boasted three members of the 3,000 hit club: Ty Cobb (4,189), Tris Speaker (3,514) and Eddie Collins (3,315).

Astros Next Game: Today vs. Angels in Los Angeles at 9:05 p.m. CST
Opposing Pitcher: Bartolo Colon