The Astros and starter Brandon Backe gave up all four runs for the Nationals in the first inning, three on a bases-loaded misjudged fly ball to center field that fell for a bases clearing double, and Nats starter Tony Armas Jr. threw no-hit ball for 5 1/3 innings as the Astros fell 4-2. Read More

Morgan Ensberg launched his 25th home run of the season in the first after a Lance Berkman walk, but that was one of the few bright spots of the game for the good guys as they lost to the division leading Co-ards 4-2 at the Busch Fans in Baseball Stadium.Read More

After a long, almost three month journey, the Astros returned to an even record at 43-43 by defeating the Dodgers Saturday afternoon 4-2 behind the pitching of first time all-star Roy Oswalt, who earned his 12 win of the season.Read More

Astros starter  Brandon Backe suffered his first loss in 10 career starts at Minute Maid Park, allowing 6 runs in the first three innings and the Astros rally came up a run short against the cross state ‘rivals’, the Texas Rangers of the junior circuit, losing the Silver Boot in the process.Read More

Roy Oswalt baffled the Royals through 8 innings, allowing 1 run on 7 hits and a walk, to lead the Astros over the Royals Saturday night.Read More

Roger Clemens was denied his 5th win of the season when  Brad Lidge blew the save in the 9th, but  Morgan Ensberg left Astros fans happy with a two-out, three run jack in the bottom of the ninth and a victory over the Blue Jays of Toronto 6-3.Read More