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MLB: NY Mets 7, Houston 1

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Published: Oct. 2, 2009 at 10:44 PM

NEW YORK, Oct. 2 (UPI) -- Jeff Francoeur gave New York the lead with a two-run homer in the sixth Friday and the Mets went on to defeat Houston 7-1.

Francoeur had three hits and scored twice to help the Mets halt a three-game losing streak. His home run gave New York a 3-1 lead and Daniel Murphy came through with another two-run blast during a four-run eighth.

John Maine (7-6) closed out his season with an outstanding effort, giving up a run on five hits over seven innings. He struck out seven and did not walk a batter in his longest outing of the season.

The Astros lost on the road for the 11th time in 13 games. Wandy Rodriguez (14-12) took the loss, giving up three runs on eight hits in six innings.

Miguel Tejada extended his hitting streak to 19 games.

Topics: Daniel Murphy, Jeff Francoeur
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