Houston Astros ace Roy Oswalt leaves game in 7th inning with tightness in lower backSeptember 5th, 2009 Astros ace Roy Oswalt leaves game with tight backHOUSTON — Astros pitcher Roy Oswalt has left a game against the Philadelphia Phillies in the seventh inning because of tightness in his lower back. Oswalt was working on a shutout Saturday night for Houston before giving up two hits in the seventh and leaving with one out.
Carlos Lee continues his power surge at Wrigley Field in Houston's 5-3 win over the CubsSeptember 1st, 2009 Lee homers drives in four, leads Astros over CubsCHICAGO — Carlos Lee hit a two-run home run and drove in four runs, leading the Houston Astros to a 5-3 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Monday night. Lee has hit 20 of his 31 homers against the Cubs at Wrigley Field.
Astros 5, Cubs 3September 1st, 2009 Astros 5, Cubs 3
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Oswalt's next start pushed back, Astros also awaiting returns of Berkman, RodriguezAugust 4th, 2009 Oswalt's back still hurting after bullpen sessionHOUSTON — Astros ace Roy Oswalt will skip his next scheduled start because he still felt pain in his lower back after a bullpen session Monday. Forced to leave his previous outing because of an irritated disk, Oswalt was scheduled to start Tuesday night against San Francisco.
Astros ace Oswalt receives injection for back irritation, could push back next startJuly 30th, 2009 Oswalt receives injection for back problemHOUSTON — Houston Astros ace Roy Oswalt has received an injection to treat an irritated disk in his lower back and could have his next start pushed back. Oswalt left Tuesday night's game against the Chicago Cubs in the second inning with lower back discomfort.
Astros reliever Wright OK; Oswalt heads to Houston for back examJuly 29th, 2009 Astros reliever back from hospitalCHICAGO — Houston Astros reliever Wesley Wright was out of the hospital Wednesday after being treated the previous night for dehydration. Wright had to take the mound in the second inning of Houston's 11-6 victory over the Chicago Cubs after Astros ace Roy Oswalt hurt his lower back.
Oswalt goes down with back injury, but Astros use 11 runs and 17 hits to beat Cubs 11-6July 29th, 2009 Roy Oswalt hurt in Astros 11-6 win over CubsCHICAGO — With ace Roy Oswalt's status uncertain because of an injury, Miguel Tejada and the Houston Astros found little joy in their decisive victory over the rival Cubs. Geoff Blum hit a tiebreaking homer in the seventh inning and Tejada connected and had a season-high five RBIs, helping the Astros overcome an early exit for Oswalt because of a strained back to beat Chicago 11-6 on Tuesday night.
Astros reliever Wesley Wright taken to hospital, diagnosed with dehydrationJuly 29th, 2009 Astros reliever Wright taken to hospitalCHICAGO — Astros reliever Wesley Wright was diagnosed with dehydration after being rushed to the hospital following Houston's 11-6 win over the Chicago Cubs. In a statement early Wednesday, the Astros said the symptoms are similar to those of an appendicitis.
Astros ace Roy Oswalt leaves start with numbness in fingersJuly 11th, 2009 Oswalt leaves game with numbness in fingersHOUSTON — Astros ace Roy Oswalt left in the seventh inning of Friday night's game against Washington with numbness in two fingers on his pitching hand. Houston led 4-1 before Adam Dunn and Josh Willingham opened the inning with consecutive doubles.
Astros ace Roy Oswalt leaves start with apparent right hand injuryJuly 11th, 2009 Oswalt leaves game with apparent right hand injuryHOUSTON — Astros ace Roy Oswalt has left his start in the seventh inning against Washington with an apparent injury to his right hand. Houston led 4-1 on Friday night before Adam Dunn and Josh Willingham opened the inning with consecutive doubles.
Oswalt throws eight strong innings and Astros hit 3 home runs in 7-1 win over GiantsJuly 6th, 2009 Oswalt, home runs pace Astros 7-1 victorySAN FRANCISCO — Roy Oswalt pitched eight strong innings in the Houston Astros' 7-1 victory over the San Francisco Giants on Sunday. Miguel Tejada, Hunter Pence and Jason Michaels each hit solo home runs for the Astros, who had been shut out in their previous two games against the Giants.
Roy Oswalt single handedly denies Padres again as Astro win 3-1June 30th, 2009 SAN DIEGO — Roy Oswalt dominated the San Diego Padres again, pitching a two-hitter and retiring his final 18 batters in the Houston Astros' 3-1 victory Monday night. Ivan Rodriguez homered and Oswalt (4-4) helped himself with two hits at the plate.
Blum's second consecutive game-winning hit carries Astros over Cubs 2-1June 12th, 2009 Astros beat Cubs on Blum's 2nd straight winnerHOUSTON — Geoff Blum drove in the winning run for the second straight game, hitting an RBI single in the 13th inning that led the Houston Astros over the Chicago Cubs 2-1 Thursday. Blum singled down the right-field line off Jose Ascanio to score Hunter Pence.
Blum delivers game-winning single and Astros beat Cubs 2-1June 11th, 2009 Blum delivers winner as Astros beat CubsHOUSTON — Geoff Blum singled in the winning run with the bases loaded in the bottom of the ninth to lift the Houston Astros to a 2-1 win over the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday night. The Cubs wasted a dominant start from Carlos Zambrano, who allowed a run on three hits through eight innings.
Oswalt strikes out eight in Astros' 4-1 win over RockiesJune 2nd, 2009 Oswalt, Lee carry Astros past RockiesHOUSTON — Roy Oswalt had a season-high eight strikeouts, Carlos Lee hit a two-run homer and the Houston Astros snapped a four-game losing skid at home with a 4-1 win over the Colorado Rockies on Monday night. Oswalt (2-2) improved to 7-1 in 10 career starts against Colorado.
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