Lance Berkman said he's "90 percent" recovered from a left groin injury that kept him out of the lineup for six games. Berkman has started 30 games in right field and 63 at first base this season and would rather stay in the infield the rest of the season.
(Updated 8/9/2006)

Analysis: Berkman is hitting .318 with 28 homers and 93 RBIs in 98 games for the Astros this season.