The Houston Astros gave up four runs in the eigth inning to let the San Diego Padres back in the game, but then they quickly came right back and got those four runs back and went onto beat the Padres 11-7 on Tuesday night.
Kaz Matsui had a single in the eigth inning that scored the go ahead runs as he finished with two RBI on the night. Miguel Tejada, Lance Berkman, and Hunter Pence all had two RBI as well. Darin Erstad, Carlos Lee, and Geoff Blum all had one RBI. Blum and Pence both hit long balls for the Astros.
On the mound for the Astros, Jose Valverde picked up the win to improve his record to 3-1 on the season. It was nice to see Valverde not blow a game! Brandon Backe had started the game and pitched seven innings while giving up four hits and three earned runs. Doug Brocail sucked it up as he gave up four hits and four earned runs while only recording one out in relief of Backe.
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