The Houston Astros are now at .500 on the season, courtesy of a 3-1 win at home against the San Francisco Giants. Brandon Backe pitched a whale of a game, allowing only four hits, 1 run in seven innings while striking out six and walking three. The bullpen did well also, pitching two perfect innings (including Jose Valverde's 2-strikeout ninth for his 29th save on the season.
Still, I have no plans for too much excitement. Giants lefthander Jonathan Sanchez, who's been so-so at best in his three years in the big leagues (a 12-15 record with a 4.92 ERA), allowed five hits and two runs over seven innings.
