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Oswalt shut down with eight wins

Associated Press

Wednesday, September 16, 2009

CINCINNATI -- Roy Oswalt will miss the last couple weeks of the season after the Houston Astros decided to shut down their ace on Wednesday. Oswalt has been bothered by back and hip pain. The 32-year-old right-hander pitched five-plus innings in a no-decision at Cincinnati on Tuesday night and reported a different arm soreness than usual after the start. Oswalt met with manager Cecil Cooper, general manager Ed Wade and team medical personnel Wednesday before the club announced the decision. ...

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