Topic: Brandon Backe
AP News | 2009-06-27 04:41:28
Astros designate RHP Brandon Backe for assignment
The Houston Astros have designated right-hander Brandon Backe for assignment to open a roster spot for righty Felipe Paulino. Paulino will be activated from the disabled list for his start on Saturday. Backe missed most of spring training and the first month of the season with a rib cage injury, and has appeared ...
Reuters US Online Report Sports News | 2009-06-19 07:56:38
ARLINGTON, Texas (Reuters) - The Houston Astros scored two late runs to defeat Texas 5-3 on Thursday and avoid a season sweep at the hands of the Rangers. Hunter Pence hit a tiebreaking homer off Texas reliever Jason Jennings in the eighth and Michael Bourn added an RBI triple in the same inning to put Houston two runs clear in the ...
AP News | 2009-06-19 03:15:39
Houston Astros starting pitcher Brandon Backe (41) delivers to the Texas Rangers in the third inning of a baseball game in Arlington, Texas, Thursday, June 18, 2009. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
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Getty Images | 2009-06-19 03:00:50
ARLINGTON, TX - JUNE 18: Pitcher Brandon Backe #41 of the Houston Astros throws against the Texas Rangers on June 18, 2009 at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
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