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Astros rally to down Mets 5-4 in 10 (AP)

 
Lance Berkman raced home when Darin Erstad lined out to left in the 10th inning and the Houston Astros beat the New York Mets 5-4 Saturday night after tying it on a memorable play in the ninth inning. New York was leading 4-2 when Houston loaded the bases with one out in the ninth against Billy Wagner, who had converted 13 of his previous 14 save chances. (link)

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