MILWAUKEE, June 26 (UPI) -- Johnny Estrada hit his first-career grand slam Tuesday as the Milwaukee Brewers ripped the Houston Astros 11-5.
Ryan Braun and Tony Graffanino added two-run homers. The Brewers put the Astros away with a nine-run sixth inning.
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The Brewers, who lead the NL Central, have now won 11 of their last 13 games. Corey Hart notched two hits and extended his hitting streak to 13 games in the win.
Luke Scott hit two home runs for the Astros, who have lost five of their last six games. Carlos Lee and Brad Ausmus also had home runs in the loss.
Milwaukee's Matt Wise (2-1) earned the win with one scoreless inning of relief. Houston starter Wandy Rodriguez (4-7) gave up six runs on seven hits in five-plus innings.
