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 HOUSTON (AP) - Wandy Rodriguez' first career complete game couldn't have come at a better time for the Houston Astros. The lefty threw a four-hitter and Lance Berkman had a two-run homer to lead the Astros to a 4-0 win over the New York Mets on Friday night.
With both the bullpen and the starting pitching struggling recently, the Astros hope the maturation of Rodriguez can be a boost.
"That's the best I've seen him pitch," catcher Brad Ausmus said. "He did an excellent job of moving in and out with his fastball. He stayed out of the middle of the plate and he used his off-speed pitches effectively, especially his curveball."
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