Roy Oswalt, RHP (12-8, 2.54)
Houston Astros (48-46)
Esteban Loaiza, RHP (6-5, 3.62)
Washington Nationals (54-41)
Game Time: 7:05 PM
MLB Scouting Report:Oswalt allowed four runs over six innings in a loss to St. Louis on July 16, his first start of the second half. The All-Star right-hander ended a streak of 12 consecutive starts during which he had allowed three runs or fewer.
Loaiza will face the Astros for the seventh time in his career. He is 2-2 with a 4.30 ERA against them. In his last start, Loaiza pitched six innings and gave up three runs on seven hits as the Nationals defeated the Brewers, 5-3. Loaiza struck out four batters and walked one.
Starting Lineups: Houston Washington
1. Willy Taveras, CF Jamey Carroll, SS
2. Craig Biggio, 2B Jose Vidro, 2B
3. Lance Berkman, RF Jose Guillen, RF
4. Morgan Ensberg, 3B Ryan Church, LF
5. Mike Lamb, 1B Preston Wilson, CF
6. Orlando Palmeiro, LF Brad Wilkerson, 1B
7. Adam Everett, SS Brian Schneider, C
8. Brad Ausmus, C Carlos Baerga, 3B
9. Roy Oswalt, P Esteban Loaiza, P