PHOENIX, July 27 (UPI) -- The Arizona Diamondbacks ended their losing streak at 14 games with a 4-1 win over Houston Monday.
Scott Hairston and Luis Gonzalez hit back-to-back home runs in the first inning to give Brandon Webb the runs he needed for his fourth win against 11 defeats.
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Webb had not won in his nine previous starts. He pitched 7 1/3 innings, allowing six hits and Houston's lone run.
Houston starter Andy Pettitte (6-4), the loser, left after five innings with a sore elbow.
Hairston had four hits and scored two runs.
The win was the fifth in 35 games for the Diamondbacks.
