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The Astros bombarded Orioles starter Dean Kremer early and then did just enough late to stave off a comeback attempt from Baltimore’s bats.
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SB Nation on MSNThe Astros Actually Score Some Runs and Win Big in Baltimore, 7-2
Tonight, the Astros grasped for runs like a drowning man gasps for his last breath of air. The seven runs they scored in the first three innings equalled their total production in the last six games combined. The Astros are still alive with a beating heart, after all.
Houston finally solved Dean Kremer, but the Astros needed to survive a slugfest Saturday night to get past Baltimore and clinch a series win.
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