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 HOUSTON (AP) - Craig Wilson had four hits, including a tiebreaking single in a three-run eighth inning that led the Pittsburgh Pirates over the Houston Astros 7-4 Tuesday night.
With the score 4-all, singles by Rob Mackowiak and Jason Bay and a walk to Daryle Ward loaded the bases with no outs for Wilson, who singled to left off Chad Qualls (1-3). Bobby Hill followed with a two-run double.
Rick White (1-2) pitched 1 2-3 scoreless innings, and Jose Mesa worked the ninth for his ninth save in as many chances. Mesa has saved every win by the Pirates (9-16), who outhit Houston 14-11 and stopped a four-game losing streak.
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