Pirates topple Astros

4:55 PM, Jul 4, 2012   |    comments
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Pittsburgh, PA (Sports Network) - Pedro Alvarez and Michael McKenry each drove in a pair of runs as Pittsburgh bested Houston, 6-4, in the third edition of a four-game series.

Clint Barmes knocked in the other run, while Garrett Jones added two hits and scored twice for the Pirates, who remained hot by posting their seventh win in eight tries.

Kevin Correia (5-6) allowed six hits and three runs over six innings for the win.

J.D. Martinez homered and Brian Bogusevic posted two hits, an RBI and a run scored for the Astros, who have dropped seven in a row.

Dallas Keuchel (1-1) was charged in defeat for seven hits and four runs over 5 2/3 frames.

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