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 HOUSTON (AP) - Roy Oswalt made a strong case for late All-Star voters, pitching a five-hitter to lead the Houston Astros past the San Diego Padres 4-1 Monday.
Craig Biggio hit a go-ahead, three-run homer for the Astros, who have won eight of 11. It was Biggio's 2,722nd hit, moving him past Lou Gehrig for 51st on the career list.
Oswalt (11-7) threw his third complete game this season and the eighth of his career, lowering his ERA to 2.44. He struck out six and walked two to win his fifth straight start and eighth decision in a row at home.
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