HOUSTON, Sept. 23 (UPI) -- A.J. Burnett fired eight innings of one-run ball Sunday and the Pittsburgh Pirates dominated Houston 8-1 to snap a five-game losing streak.
Burnett (16-8) yielded four hits and struck out 11 en route to his first victory in six starts.
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Josh Harrison delivered four hits, Jose Tabata knocked in two runs and Gaby Sanchez went 2-for-3 with two runs scored as the Pirates improved to 5-16 in September.
Astros starter Jordan Lyles (4-12) yielded three runs on six hits over four-plus innings.
Scott Moore homered for Houston.
