Astros break skid, hang on for a 7-5 victory

Posted on April 30, 2005 by mihoba in Game Recaps

The Astros broke a 6-game losing streak with a 7-5 win over the baby bears of Chicago Saturday evening at Minute Maid Park. Astros starter Brandon Backe earned his second win of the season by pitching into the 8th inning, allowing four earned runs on six hits with eight strikeouts. Chad Qualls finished up allowing a single run over the final two innings.Read More

Astros go down in 10 innings 1-0, road woes continue

Posted on April 23, 2005 by mihoba in Game Recaps

Mark Mulder pitched a 10-inning complete game shutout over the punchless Astros Saturday afternoon in front of the BFiB, that red shirted crowd in St Looie.Read More

Astros bats go silent in 3-2 loss to Reds

Posted on April 16, 2005 by mihoba in Game Recaps

The 12-game winning streak against the Reds came to a screeching halt Saturday afternoon as the Astros managed only 5 hits on the day, a mere 3 against suddenly effective Eric Milton in 7 innings. What a difference a week makes.Read More