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Astros 6 Nationals 5

Dan MacReynolds

Story Created: May 6, 2008 at 10:53 PM CDT

Story Updated: May 6, 2008 at 10:53 PM CDT

May 6, 2008

HOUSTON (AP) - Carlos Lee had the go-ahead two-run double in the
eighth inning and Lance Berkman had a career-high five hits to lead
the Houston Astros to a 6-5 win over the Washington Nationals.
Miguel Tejada and Berkman both singled in the eighth before
Lee's hit to right field. Austin Kearns dived for the ball, but it
bounced just in front of him. Berkman's five hits ties a franchise
record for a nine-inning game. He has nine hits in the last two
games.
Tuesday night's win was the Astros' fourth straight and gave
them a winning record for the first time since April 22.
Doug Brocail (2-0) got the win, while Jose Valverde pitched a
perfect ninth for his seventh save.
Luis Ayala (1-2) allowed three hits and two runs in the eighth
inning for the loss.

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