The Astros took a step toward shaping their club for next season by signing veteran infielder-outfielder Darin Erstad and right-hander Brian Moehler to contract extensions for 2009. 

--LHP Randy Wolf had perhaps his best start since being traded to the Astros in July. 

MEDICAL WATCH: 2B Kaz Matsui (sore back) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to Aug. 

The Astros took a step toward shaping their club for next season by signing veteran infielder-outfielder Darin Erstad and right-hander Brian Moehler to contract extensions for 2009. 

--LHP Randy Wolf had perhaps his best start since being traded to the Astros in July. 

MEDICAL WATCH: 2B Kaz Matsui (sore back) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to Aug. 

The St. 

Lance Berkman was starting to wonder if he would ever hit a game-ending home run. 

Brian Cashman has built for the Yanks' future, but will he be around to see it? Ken Rosenthal examines a spinning GM carousel. 

Brian Cashman has built for the Yanks' future, but will he be around to see it? Ken Rosenthal examines a spinning GM carousel. 

Ty Wigginton isn't the kind of player who's going to provide much in-depth analysis about why he's been one of the hottest offensive players in baseball during August. 

--RHP LaTroy Hawkins pitched a scoreless eighth inning, extending his scoreless-inning streak to nine innings in 12 appearances with the Astros. 

MEDICAL WATCH: 2B Kaz Matsui (sore back) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to Aug. 

The St. 

Ty Wigginton homered twice off Aaron Harang, Brandon Backe was sharp into the seventh and the Houston Astros beat the Cincinnati Reds 3-2 on Thursday.