Kent homers in 11th, Dodgers beat Astros 7-6
Published 7/2/2008 by Chris Duncan, AP Sports Writer at Boston.com -- Baseball News
Jeff Kent hit a solo homer off Wesley Wright in the 11th inning after the Los Angeles Dodgers blew a five-run lead, then beat the Houston Astros 7-6 on Tuesday night.
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