Roy Oswalt , who was the only pitcher in major league history to go 15-0 against a team, had his winning streak broken with a 5-4 defeat Friday night in Cincinnati. Read More
Astros derail the Dodgers 8-5
The Astros won for the seventh time in their nine game home stand Wednesday night, defeating the Dodgers 8-5 behind another outstanding outing by starter Wandy Rodriguez , who improved to 4-0 on the year. The good guys hit the road with a NL leading 15-6 mark after taking the Dodgers series two game to one. Read More
Astros win a nailbiter 3-2 over the Pirates
Astros starter Wandy Rodriguez improved to 3-0 on the year with six impressive innings, allowing only a solo homer as the Astros defeated the visiting Pirates 3-2. Read More
Brewers rebound to avoid sweep, 7-2
Brewers starter Chris Capuano, a quiet 18 game winner last year, evened his record to 2-2 as he outdueled fellow lefty Andy Pettitte in the series finale Wednesday night at Minute Maid Park. Read More
Astros snake bit, lose 5-1 in Arizona Friday night
Too many mistakes, and too many sinkers from Diamondback starter Brandon Webb led to a 5-1 defeat.
Arizona opened the scoring in the second inning without a hit. Orlando Hudson reached on an error, beat an ill-advised throw to second on a bunt, advanced to third on a fielders choice, and scored on a ground out. Read More
Backe shines in 6-1 win over Washington
Brandon Backe , after skipping his start on Wednesday, hurled six strong innings and limited the Nationals to three hits as the Astros won 6-1 and took the first game of the weekend series at Minute Maid Park. Read More