47-46 (T.3rd NL Central)
Over 6.1 strong frames, Brian Moehler fanned five and surrendered just two runs which both came off of Yadier Molina's fourth-inning single.
Carlos Lee gave Houston all the offense it would need with his 3-run blast in the bottom of the fourth. Such hits ha
ve become El Caballo's calling card as an Astro says Richard Justice.Justice talks more Lee in his most recent blog. Leading the team with a $19 million salary, is the big clean-up hitter overpaid?
(AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
The Astros are 5-2 since the break after another strong team performance against a top-NL club. After taking two of four at Los Angeles, the Astros gained ground on division-leader St. Louis. Now back just three games, look for Wandy Rodriguez to bring Houston even closer when he takes the hill tonight against the Red Birds.
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