Converting new Astros fans every day

Thomas B. Shea-USA TODAY Sports This is somewhat of a personal story, but I figured it was something everyone can relate to and tell some of their own. I’ve been close with my best friend for 20+ years and we’ve always had a joking point of contention of Baseball vs Other Sports. Especially once he served multiple tours overseas, he really began to fall in love with Soccer and he always played Rugby, with us joking around taking jabs at each other for our favorite sport.

Since he’s on the other side of the country we struggled to find ways to keep in touch on a regular basis. Till earlier this year, he made the decision to watch the Astros with me. It was simple, we’d each go on xbox, be…