Astros rookie starter, Wandy Rodriguez , coming off his first career win in his previous start last Saturday, was roughed up early during a dreadful home debut, allowing 9 runs in 2 2/3 innings, including a grand slam by Reggie Sanders and a two-run dinger by Cards pitcher Jason Marquis, part of the 8 runs scored in the third inning.Read More
The Astros only managed 6 hits and struck out 13 times, but two of the hits were three-run homers by Morgan Ensberg and Adam Everett, and Mike Lamb added a two-run double to lead the Astros over the Brewers at Miller Park.Read More
The Astros and starting pitcher Zeke Astacio got the Silver Boot right up their arse Saturday during a ridiculous 3:00 pm start in Arlington, losing 18-3 in the 98? heat.Read More
Same story, different day. The frustrated Astros continued their weak play on the road, losing 4-1 on Saturday evening to Atlanta.Read More
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
