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Found September 13, 2012 on Fox Sports Houston:
PLAYERS: Matt Dominguez
TEAMS: Houston Astros,  Philadelphia Phillies
HOUSTON (AP) -- Pinch hitter Jed Lowie delivered a two-run double in the eighth inning and the Houston Astros stung Philadelphia, rallying for a 6-4 victory Thursday night that ended the Phillies' seven-game winning streak. The Phillies' surge had pushed them within three games of St. Louis for the second NL wild-card spot. But Philadelphia couldn't hold an early 4-0 lead, and Lowrie's two-out put the Astros ahead 5-4. Matt Dominguez hit a three-run homer for Houston, which has the worst record in the majors.
Original Story: http://www.foxsportshouston.com/09/13...
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