Berkman's double rallies Astros by BoSox (AP)

 
Lance Berkman atoned for three strikeouts with a two-run double in the eighth inning Saturday night to lift the Houston Astros to an 11-10 win over the Boston Red Sox. Mark Loretta hit a three-run homer and Carlos Lee added a solo shot and a two-run double for the Astros, who beat Boston for the first time in five all-time meetings. [link]

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