MLB: Houston 6, Milwaukee 1

Houston -- Lance Berkman had three hits and five RBI Tuesday, powering the Houston Astros to a 6-1 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers.

Berkman hit his 19th home run of the season and a triple, and Darin Erstad had an RBI single.

Roy Oswalt (5-6) allowed one run on five hits, with 10 strikeouts and no walks to earn the win for Houston, which has won just two of its past six games.

Milwaukee's Seth McClung (3-3) gave up two runs on three hits in six innings. Julian Tavarez allowed four runs in the seventh inning,

Ryan Braun hit his 17th homer to account for the Brewers' only run.

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