The Astros defeated the light hitting Dodgers 4-1 this evening, but lost Roy Oswalt to an injury:

Oswalt allowed one run and six hits with nine strikeouts through six innings. He grounded out to relief pitcher Ramon Troncoso to end the Astros' half of the sixth. Houston led 4-1.

Catcher Brad Ausmus walked before Oswalt batted and while he was in the dugout putting on his equipment, backup catcher Humberto Quintero caught Oswalt's warmup pitches for the seventh.

Oswalt called Quintero to the mound and after a brief conversation, Quintero signaled to the dugout. Manager Cecil Cooper and assistant athletic trainer Rex Jones came out to check on Oswalt and he walked off the field with Jones. Oswalt threw 78 pitches.

I'll watch for more information Tuesday morning. The Dodger picked up eleven hits this evening, but only two were for extra bases, and only one came with runners in scoring position.

Lance Berkman hit home run 22. He trails Utley and Uggla by one for the NL lead.