MLB: Milwaukee 4, Houston 2

HOUSTON, May 19 (UPI) -- J.J. Hardy drove in two runs Tuesday to lead the Milwaukee Brewers to a 4-2 victory over the Houston Astros.

Dave Bush (3-0) allowed two runs on seven hits for the Brewers, who have won seven straight games and nine of their last 10.

Houston starting pitcher Mike Hampton worked four innings before leaving the game with a laceration on his left (pitching) hand after allowing two runs on three hits with four strikeouts.

Hunter Pence was 3-for-4 for Houston.

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