I went to quite a few Astros games, intent on seeing Ryan break Walter Johnson's career strikeout record. He really struggled during that period and ultimately did it in an away game. I do have a really cool Astros program with both Ryan and Johnson on the cover - hope to get Ryan to sign it someday.
Later, I did the same thing when he was trying to get his 300th win. Missed that one as well.
Then I accidentally attended a game and he threw his final no-hitter. I was getting over the flu and had just come back to work. Some friends at work had an extra ticket and literally had to beg me to go to the game. I couldn't even drink a beer I felt so bad. Felt better on the way home from the game
