Astros SP Brandon Backe lost for the third time in his last four starts and in consecutive starts for the first time this year Tuesday at San Francisco. He was tagged for four runs -- three earned -- on seven hits in six innings. He struck out three and had a season-low one walk. (Updated 05/14/2008).
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 5/18/08).
Fantasy Analysis
We've wanted to see Backe lower his walks all season, but now we'd like to see him raise his wins. His 4.62 ERA doesn't inspire much confidence outside of NL-only leagues, and he shouldn't develop into anything special. His next start -- and second of Fantasy Week 7 -- is scheduled for Sunday at Texas. (Updated 05/14/2008).
No information available at this time.
Astros SP Brandon Backe lost for the third time in his last four starts and in consecutive starts for the first time this year Tuesday at San Francisco. He was tagged for four runs -- three earned -- on seven hits in six innings. He struck out three and had a season-low one walk. (Updated 05/14/2008).
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 5/18/08).
Fantasy Analysis
We've wanted to see Backe lower his walks all season, but now we'd like to see him raise his wins. His 4.62 ERA doesn't inspire much confidence outside of NL-only leagues, and he shouldn't develop into anything special. His next start -- and second of Fantasy Week 7 -- is scheduled for Sunday at Texas. (Updated 05/14/2008).
= probable start
