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Oswalt, Bourn Lead Astros Over Phillies

Posted Apr 16, 08 9:24 PM CDT in Sports 

(Newser) – Roy Oswalt snapped out of an early funk with seven strong innings, Michael Bourn hit a tiebreaking solo homer and the Houston Astros beat the Philadelphia Phillies 2-1 Wednesday night. Bourn connected off Kyle Kendrick (1-2) in the fifth inning to help beat his former teammates a night after the Phillies overcame a 3-0, ninth inning deficit to win.

Oswalt (1-3) finally looked like a three-time All-Star instead of the worst pitcher in the NL. The right-hander gave up one run and five hits to snap a three-game losing skid and beat the Phillies for the sixth straight time. Oswalt came in first or tied for first in the league in losses, runs and hits allowed.

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Houston Astros' Michael Bourn, right, slaps hands with Mark Loretta after hitting a solo home run off Philadelphia Phillies' Kyle Kendrick in the fifth inning of a baseball game, Wednesday.   (AP Photo/Tom Mihalek)
Houston Astros starting pitcher Roy Oswalt throws in the first inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies, Wednesday, April 16, 2008, in Philadelphia.   (AP Photo/Tom Mihalek)
Philadelphia Phillies' Ryan Howard shouts after striking out in the eighth inning of a baseball game with the Houston Astros, Wednesday, April 16, 2008, in Philadelphia. The Astros won 2-1.   (AP Photo/Tom Mihalek)
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