Roy Oswalt hurled seven scoreless innings Saturday in the Phillies' 9-2 stomping of the Cardinals. The victory clinched the Phillies' fifth consecutive National League East title and may have bumped the Cardinals out of the mix for the National League Wild Card. Oswalt was dominant from start to finish, surrendering only five hits while issuing no walks. He struck out seven.

Roy Oswalt allowed five runs on 11 hits in seven innings in his return to Houston on Monday, falling to 7-9 in a 5-1 Phillies loss. Oswalt's 145th career start at Minute Maid Park was his first in a visitor's uniform. Now the owner of a 3.88 ERA, 1.42 WHIP and 78/30 K/BB ratio through 118 1/3 innings, Oswalt will get the Cardinals at home this weekend.

Roy Oswalt was quality Friday, limiting the Marlins to three runs on eight hits and a walk over 6 1/3 innings in a 5-3 win. Oswalt struck out seven on the night, and his stuff looked as crisp as it's been in a while. This marks the veteran's fourth quality start over his last five outings. He also boasts a 21/4 K/BB ratio over that span. Now 7-8 on the season, Oswalt will square off against the Braves the next time out.

Roy Oswalt fanned nine batters over eight scoreless innings in Saturday's 5-0 defeat of the Nationals. Oswalt was originally scheduled to start on Friday night, but that game was rained out. The veteran right-hander had no trouble carving through the Nationals' light-hitting lineup one day later, scattering eight hits and walking just one. Oswalt has a 3.51 ERA and 1.35 WHIP so far this season.

Roy Oswalt will start Saturday after having his start Friday scratched due to a rain delay. Oswalt warmed up before the rain tonight, putting his status for Saturday in doubt. The Phillies, though, will go ahead and use him anyway.

Roy Oswalt (back) yielded a season-high 12 hits against the Giants Sunday in his first start since June 23. Oswalt was predictably rusty as he struck out just four and walked two while giving up three earned runs. Still, the good news is that Oswalt was able to throw 93 pitches without any apparent issues. He figures to improve with subsequent starts, although owners should be aware that Oswalt is no longer dominant. Even before going on the DL, he had given up 77 hits in 71 1/3 innings this season.

Phillies activated Roy Oswalt (back) from the 15-day disabled list. Oswalt, as expect will start Sunday's game against the Giants in his first game since June 24. He will return to 3.79 ERA with 42/18 K/BB ratio over 71 1/3 innings. Juan Perez was optioned Triple-A to make room for the veteran right-hander.

Roy Oswalt (back) will return from the disabled list to start Sunday against the Giants. As expected. Oswalt was cleared to return after allowing two runs over six innings Monday in his second minor league rehab start with Triple-A Lehigh Valley. The veteran right-hander has been on the disabled list since June 24 with lower back inflammation.

Roy Oswalt allowed two runs on seven hits over six innings Monday in his second minor league rehab start with Triple-A Lehigh Valley. Oswalt struck out four, walked two and threw 61 out of 90 pitches for strikes. He is expected to rejoin the Phillies on Tuesday, throw a bullpen session Thursday in San Francisco and start against the Giants either on Saturday or Sunday. The veteran right-hander has been on the disabled list since June 24 with lower back inflammation.

Roy Oswalt (back) is scheduled to make his second rehab start Monday with Triple-A Lehigh Valley. Oswalt allowed just one hit over four innings last week in his rehab debut. If everything goes as smoothly on Monday night, he should be cleared to return to the Phillies' starting rotation this upcoming weekend. The veteran right-hander had a 3.79 ERA in 13 starts before landing on the disabled list with a lower back injury.