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Astros avoid sweep, pound Braves
Braves Astros Basebal Heal WEB
Houston Astros' Marwin Gonzalez (9) tags out Atlanta Braves' Justin Upton on his way to third base on a Chris Johnson fielder's choice in the fifth inning on Thursday in Houston. - photo by Associated Press
HOUSTON — The Houston Astros had solid pitching but couldn't get their offense going in the first two games against Atlanta. On Thursday, they finally put together a complete game and won 6-1 to avoid a series sweep. Matt Dominguez broke out of a slump with a three-run home run and rookie George Springer also homered to back up seven strong innings by Jarred Cosart.