• Preview
• Recap
• Bleachers

Cardinals try to bounce back against Astros

Apr 26, 2008 - 1:34 PM Houston (12-12) at St Louis (14-10) 1:10 pm EDT

ST. LOUIS (Ticker) - The St. Louis Cardinals try to bounce back from a heart-breaking loss when they continue a three-game series with the Houston Astros on Saturday.

Carlos Lee capped a three-run ninth inning with a solo home run as the Astros rallied to a 3-2 victory over the Cardinals on Friday.

St. Louis closer Jason Isringhausen (1-2) allowed three runs and three hits in one inning and left the mound to a chorus of boos from the St. Louis faithful.

Despite being tied for the National League lead with eight saves, Isringhausen has been inconsistent this season, allowing eight runs in his last five innings after opening the campaign with four scoreless outings.

Adam Wainwright (2-1, 2.73 ERA) hopes to help the Cardinals rebound when he takes the mound on Saturday.

Wainwright allowed just two runs and four hits in seven innings on Monday, walking four while striking out six. But he did not factor in the decision as the Cardinals rallied in the ninth inning to claim a 4-3 victory against the Milwaukee Brewers.

The 26-year-old Cardinals' righthander will be opposed by Astros ace Roy Oswalt (2-3, 6.00), who is seeking his third straight victory after suffering three consecutive losses to begin the season.