Houston Astros ace Roy Oswalt leaves game in 7th inning with tightness in lower back

September 7th, 2009 Tulowitzki leaves game with strained backDENVER — Colorado Rockies shortstop Troy Tulowitzki left Monday's game after an RBI single in the seventh inning against Cincinnati because of a strained lower back. After Tulowitzki singled with two outs to tie it at 3, he pulled up just before reaching first base, holding his lower back.

September 5th, 2009 Matsui singles home winning run for AstrosHOUSTON — Kaz Matsui's bases-loaded single drove in two runs in the bottom of the ninth to give the Houston Astros a 5-4 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday. With one out, Geoff Blum walked and Chris Coste singled before Jason Michaels walked to load the bases.

August 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.

July 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.

July 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.

July 29th, 2009 Oswalt leaves game against Cubs in second inningCHICAGO — Houston Astros right-hander Roy Oswalt left Tuesday night's game against the Chicago Cubs in the second inning because of a left lower back strain. Oswalt pitched a scoreless first inning then struck out the first two batters he faced in the second.

July 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.

July 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.

July 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.

July 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.

June 22nd, 2009 Sabathia leaves game with tightness in left bicepsMIAMI — CC Sabathia left the New York Yankees' game Sunday against Florida in the second inning with tightness in his left biceps. A team trainer went out to watch Sabathia while he warmed up before the inning.

June 20th, 2009 A's Outman leaves game with tightness in left armSAN DIEGO — Oakland A's rookie pitcher Josh Outman left Friday night's game against the San Diego Padres in the second inning with tightness in his left arm. Outman allowed a leadoff homer to Chase Headley in the second inning and was then visited on the mound by manager Bob Geren and head trainer Steve Sayles.

June 14th, 2009 Astros' Lee leaves game with leg crampsPHOENIX — Houston left fielder Carlos Lee left Saturday's game at Arizona in the fourth inning because of cramping in his left leg. Lee, who was 0 for 2 and made an error, was listed as day-to-day.

June 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.

May 30th, 2009 Oakland DH Cust leaves game with back spasmsARLINGTON, Texas — Oakland Athletics designated hitter Jack Cust left Friday's opener of a doubleheader against Texas in the third inning with lower back spasms. Cust flied out in the first inning.