As RHP Roy Oswalt goes, so go the Astros, and he struggled early in the season. 

As RHP Roy Oswalt goes, so go the Astros, and he struggled early in the season. 

Brandon Backe, who hasn't pitched in a game since suffering a left intercostals strain in early March, will throw a simulated game Saturday for the first time since he was hurt. 

--The Astros will recall RHP Felipe Paulino on Sunday so he can start that game against the Cincinnati Reds. 

Brandon Backe, who hasn't pitched in a game since suffering a left intercostals strain in early March, will throw a simulated game Saturday for the first time since he was hurt. 

--The Astros will recall RHP Felipe Paulino on Sunday so he can start that game against the Cincinnati Reds. 

A dramatic comeback led the Cincinnati Reds to victory in their series opener in Houston on Friday night, but they were never behind the last time Aaron Harang was on the hill. 

A dramatic comeback led the Cincinnati Reds to victory in their series opener in Houston on Friday night, but they were never behind the last time Aaron Harang was on the hill. 

Ramon Hernandez got just enough of it to avoid a disappointing loss for the Cincinnati Reds. 

? Facing Houston Astros right-hander Russ Ortiz during the fourth inning Thursday,Pirates backup catcher Jason Jaramillo rolled a single into right field for hit first major-league hit. 

ThePirates' 6-3 loss to the Houston Astros on Thursday at PNC Park came down to two sliders -- both thrown in the wrong place at the wrong time. 

Astros update 

Apr. 

--Class AAA Round Rock INF Drew Sutton was shipped off to the Cincinnati Reds to complete the trade that sent INF Jeff Keppinger to the Astros on March 31. 

As RHP Roy Oswalt goes, so go the Astros, and he struggled early in the season.