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MLB: Arizona 12, Houston 2

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Published: Aug. 15, 2008 at 11:55 PM

HOUSTON, Aug. 15 (UPI) -- Brandon Webb pitched eight innings and got his major league-leading 18th win Friday in a 12-2 Arizona victory that ended Houston's eight-game victory streak.

Webb (18-4) allowed two runs and four hits, striking out six batters. He has won five straight starts.

Chris Snyder slugged a two-run home run and drove in four runs, Chris Burke hit a three-run homer and Chris Young added a solo shot for the Diamondbacks.

Loser Wandy Rodriguez (7-5) allowed six walks and gave up four runs and three hits in 2 1/3 innings.

Astros' reliever Tim Byrdak was tagged for six runs, including all three Arizona homers, in three innings.

Ty Wigginton hit a solo homer for Houston.

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