Houston's Lance Berkman hit a two-run sixth-inning homer, Matt Kata had two hits and one RBI, and Michael Bourn had a run and two hits for the Astros, who have split their last four games.
Closer LaTroy Hawkins, the last of six Houston pitchers, earned his ninth save.
Mark Reynolds hit a two-run eighth-inning double. Chris Young hit a fourth-inning solo homer, Josh Whitesell had one RBI, Stephen Drew had three hits and Felipe Lopez two for the Diamondbacks, who have lost four of six.
Losing pitcher Jon Garland (4-7) surrendered three runs and six hits in seven innings.
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