Brandon BackeĀ becomes the third pitcher in Astro history to strike out the side on nine pitches

Brandon BackeĀ becomes the third pitcher in Astro history to strike out the side on nine pitches

2004 – Despite a 6-2 loss to Milwaukee, relieverĀ Brandon BackeĀ becomes the third pitcher in franchise history to strike out the side on nine pitches. He whiffs Bill Hall, Scott Podsednik and Craig Counsell in order after having fanned Chad Moeller to end the previous frame.Ā Craig BiggioĀ swats the 35th leadoff homer of his career, an NL record.Ā