text: Beltran, Backe combine to push Braves to brink as Astros earn 8-5 &lt;b&gt;...&lt;/b&gt; A couple of new Killer Bs have the Houston Astros one win away from ending 43 seasons of playoff failure. Carlos Beltran hit a two-run homer and Brandon Backe pitched six solid innings in his 
inputs: Beltran, Backe combine to push Braves to brink as Astros earn 8-5 &lt;b&gt;...&lt;/b&gt; A couple of new Killer Bs have the Houston Astros one win away from ending 43 seasons of playoff failure. Carlos Beltran hit a two-run homer and Brandon Backe pitched six solid innings in his 