September 25, 2008 Roy Oswalt won his 17 game of the year on Thursday night when the Astros beat the Reds 8-6. Oswalt went six innings giving up one run on only six hits.
September 24, 2008 Manager Cecil Cooper hopes to start Roy Oswalt on short rest (three days) Thursday, according to the Houston Chronicle. Oswalt will consider it if the Astros are still in the wildcard race, and he said, "I dont know for sure were going on it. It all depends on the first two days of the Reds series. Well play it by ear the next two days."
September 21, 2008 Roy Oswalt won his 16th game of the year on Sunday as he struck out four Pirates while holding Pittsburgh to just one run in six innings.
September 19, 2008 Roy Oswalt may pitch on short rest Saturday against the Pirates to line up in case the Astros need to play September 29 against the Cubs with the playoffs on the line, according to the Houston Chronicle. If the Astros have playoff implications after their September 28 game against the Braves, Oswalt would start the next day. The Astros will consider the wild-card standings before opting to have Oswalt go on three days of rest instead of the usual four.
September 16, 2008 Roy Oswalt struck out 10 Marlins hitter Tuesday, but he also allowed five runs (three earned) on six hits and a walk over six innings.
