Brandon Backe made his pitching return after going through Tommy John surgery and pitched well through 5 innings giving up only 2 runs in the 4th inning on a homerun to Hairston. He was pulled in the 6th inning for pinch hitter Jose Cruz Jr. with 2 out and a bases loaded situation. The only astros run in the game and this season so far came on a bases loaded walk. The padres bullpen was decent after that inning, shutting out the Astros, handing them their 2nd loss, 2-1.
The astros offense seems to be getting hits but have trouble driving runners in as they left 20 on base Tuesday and 13 on Monday.
Other news, 2nd baseman, Matsui took his first BP since surgery. He will most likely play in a few minor league games before he is cleared to rejoin the Astros. Pitcher Roy Oswalt was bruised Monday by a comebacker in his right hip. There is a chance he might miss his start against the Cubs on Saturday.
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