Los Angeles Dodgers at Houston Astros, 1:05 PM CDT

Man on first, 2 out – will he hurt the Astros again?

Answer – sort of—Kent walks on four pitches

DeWitt singled to right center driving in two runs

Now Astros can bat.

I officially give up on him.

When I saw him starting this game, I knew we would lose. And he’s immediately proving me right. I’m done with Backe.

as do Dodgers in the top of the second.

He might pitch next Tuesday

Uninspiring so far

2 games in a row for him

Dodgers 4 Astros 0

He looks younger than when he played for the Astros

Backe’s throw pulled Berkman off the base for an error

9 up 9 down in the first three innings. I don’t recall a single respectable at-bat by any Astro.

last night when I tuned in the Astros were down 4-0… today.. same thing

Let’s hope the Astros do better the second time through the line-up as they come to bat in the bottom of the fourth.

The comeback begins

by Billingsley in four innings

I guess Joe Torre senses Dodgers have this game under control.

Legs it out !!!!

Blum to second

That Tejada double play ball looking large right now.

What does it take for you guys to agree with me that Backe sucks?

Dodgers 5 Astros 2

Even the outs. I think maybe this is Backe’s last inning.

Or we are trading him!

Tejada inspires no confidence recently.

in foul territory

Backe is pitching the Seventh

100 pitches for Backe

Astros blow a double play trying to get a triple play. The did get one out

Pirates passed him after last night’s games. Today’s game is not helping the cause either.

Little victory

He yelled at what appeared to be himself after what looked to be a high strike called ball… umpire immediately threw him out of the game.

deep in the hole at short, throw to first skips out of play and Tejada takes 2nd.

Finally get more than one hit in a row.
Could have tried that earlier.

Then pence flies out on ONE PITCH!!!!!!!

Towles could have 3 hits.