HOUSTON, Aug. 29 (UPI) -- Home runs by Mark Loretta and Phil Nevin Friday night helped boost the San Diego Padres past the Houston Astros, 7-1.
Despite the setback, Houston stayed tied with St. Louis atop the NL Central.
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Adam Eaton (8-0) gave up six hits and one run through seven innings, the lone blemish being a solo homer from Jeff Bagwell.
The homers by Loretta and Nevin both came in the first inning.