HOUSTON, Sept. 18 (UPI) -- The Houston Astros completed a three-game sweep over Milwaukee Sunday when they beat the Brewers, 6-1.
Wandy Rodriguez pitched 7 1/3 innings, Eric Bruntlett was 3-for-3 with a homer and four runs scored, and Lance Berkman had a two-run double for the Astros.
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It was the Astros' fifth consecutive victory. Houston leads Philadelphia by one game in the National League wild-card race.
Rodriguez (10-8) gave up one a run on four hits and two walk.
Jeff Cirillo drove in the lone run for the Brewers, who were outscored 15-2 over the three games.
