Brandon Is Stubborn

Brandon Backe is stubborn in his approach to hitters, especially to the dangerous hitters on the opposing teams. He does not wnat to throw them a fastball, so he nibbles with breaking pitches and offspeed pitches. Too often he walks them as he did yesterday in giving up EIGHT runs in one inning. If he does not walk them he builds up such a pitch count that he cannot stay in the game much past five innings. He needs to take a different approach and trust his stuff more than he apparently does!

Backe Wins!!

Brandon Backe became the first Astros starting pitcher to record a win this season. The other three wins had all belonged to relievers. Tonight Backe pitched a tough five innings, leaving the game with a five to nothing lead. The bull pen came through with four scorless innings to maintain the shutout of the Marlins.

Lance Berkman hit another homer tonight. A much better start for the 08 season than last night.