Astros RP Doug Brocail, in to close a one-run game Saturday against the Phillies because Jose Valverde needed night off after taking a line drive to the face, loaded the bases with one out before left fielder Darin Erstad caught a Shane Victorino fly ball and threw out Pedro Feliz attempting to score. "I felt like a 4-year-old child running out to high-five Erstad," said Brocail, who earned his second save in as many chances. "It's rejuvenating."

Astros' Brocail escapes with save

Astros RP Doug Brocail worked 1 1/3 scoreless innings Tuesday against the Cubs, allowing one hit and recording one strikeout. Closer Jose Valverde then came on for his 13th save.