HOUSTON, Sept. 2 (UPI) -- David Wright hit two doubles and had three RBI Friday night, as the New York Mets beat the Astros, 8-7.
Endy Chavez had two hits and two RBI for the Mets, who have won five of their last six and 12 of their last 14 games.
Tom Glavine -- making his first start in more than two weeks after blood clots showed up in his left shoulder -- went five innings, giving up six runs on seven hits. Guillermo Mota (1-0) got the win, pitching a scoreless inning, and Billy Wagner got his 33rd save.
Jason Lane and Humberto Quintero each drove in two runs for the Astros, who came into the game with a six-game winning streak.
Houston starter Wandy Rodriguez lasted just four innings, giving up three runs on five hits while striking out five and walking one. Russ Springer (1-1) took the loss, allowing two runs on three hits.
