MLB: Cincinnati 2, Houston 1

HOUSTON, Sept. 23 (UPI) -- Jolbert Cabrera drove in the decisive run and Edinson Volquez pitched 7 1/3 innings Tuesday, handing the Cincinnati Reds a 2-1 win over the Houston Astros.

Jeff Keppinger had three hits and scored a run for the Reds, who have won four of their last five games. Joey Votto hat two hits and scored once.

Volquez (17-6) earned the win in the longest outing of his career, scattering six hits and one run with nine strikeouts.

Kaz Matsui homered for the only run for the Astros, who have lost seven of their last nine games.

Losing pitcher Wandy Rodriguez (8-7) gave up two runs on six hits while striking out seven over five innings.