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22: 415:, the Astros went 80-59 in 1987, winning the Central Division. Again, they lost to Fort Lauderdale in the playoffs, this time three games to one. They drew 38,068 fans, which was ninth most in the 14 team league, and they outscored opponents 662-488. Standout performers include 551:
1994 was the team's final season as the Osceola Astros. They went only 46-89, finishing last in the division and 35.5 games out of first place. They were outscored 691-506. They lacked any real standout performers, although
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In 1988, the Astros went 44-26 in the first half and 39-28 in the second half. Not surprisingly, they had a new manager - Keith Bodie. They lost in the league championship game to the
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in 1989. They drew 53,586 fans - eighth most in the 14 team league - and they outscored opponents 587-557. Standout performers include
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In 1991, they went 64-63, drawing 48,341 fans and outscoring the opposition, 484-455. Top performers include
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in the semifinals. They outscored opponents 602-591, and they drew 49,857 fans. Standout performers include
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saved 25 games and had a 1.99 ERA. Their hottest hitter was Calvin James, who had a .319 batting average.
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The Astros finished 10th in the 12 team league in attendance, drawing 36,135 fans. Under manager
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In 1985, the Astros drew 38,082 fans - seventh most in the 11 team league. Under manager
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went 7-6 with 10 saves, a 1.78 ERA while allowing only 43 hits in 76 innings pitched,
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They were renamed the Kissimmee Cobras following the season. Cobra managers included
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played for the team. In 1999, the club won the Florida State League title.
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They went 72-62 in 1992. They made the playoffs, but lost to the
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that played from 1995 to 2000. They were affiliated with the
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1985
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Kissimmee, Florida
Florida State League
Houston Astros
Osceola County Stadium
Florida State League
Kissimmee, Florida
Houston Astros
Osceola County Stadium
Bobby Abreu
Manny Acta
Joaquin Andujar
Alan Ashby
Lance Berkman
Ken Caminiti
Ramón Castro
Morgan Ensberg
Freddy Garcia
Luis Gonzalez
Todd Jones
Brad Lidge
Julio Lugo
Kenny Lofton
Wade Miller
Melvin Mora

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