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MLB: LA Dodgers 7, Houston 6 (11 inn.)

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Published: July 2, 2008 at 12:37 AM

HOUSTON, July 2 (UPI) -- Jeff Kent's solo homer in the 11th inning Tuesday delivered the Los Angeles Dodgers a 7-6 victory over the Houston Astros.

Kent finished 2-for-4 with two RBI and a run scored. Russell Martin aided the Dodgers' effort by going 3-for-5 with three runs batted in and three runs scored, including a two-run homer. James Loney added two hits and an RBI.

Chan Ho Park (4-2) picked up the win with 1 1/3 scoreless frames as Los Angeles ended a two-game losing streak.

Houston got two RBI from Carlos Lee, who was 4-for-5, and Ty Wigginton blasted a three-run homer.

Wesley Wright (3-3) took the loss, allowing Kent's home run in two innings of work.

The loss ended the Astros' win streak at three.

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