Astros 5, Rangers 3

Matt Downs belted a pinch-hit, two-run homer to cap Houston's four-run ninth inning against Texas closer Neftali Feliz as the Astros recorded a 5-3 road win over the Rangers on Wednesday.

The Rangers took a 3-1 lead to the ninth and were within two outs of wrapping up a three-game sweep, but Chris Johnson had an RBI double and scored the tying run on a passed ball that got by Yorvit Torrealba.

Downs followed with a blast to left for his second career pinch-hit home run, giving Houston its third win in 15 games against the Rangers since 2009.

Houston's rally spoiled a great outing by Rangers starter Colby Lewis, who struck out eight in seven scoreless innings.

Nelson Cruz hit his team-leading 17th home run and Josh Hamilton went 1-for-2 and has hit safely in 17 consecutive interleague games.

Houston's Jeff Keppinger extended his hitting streak to 10 games with a double in the fourth.

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Houston AstrosAstros000000014590
Texas RangersRangers100010010371
WP:Mark Melancon (HOU)
LP:Neftali Feliz (TEX)
HR:(TEX): Nelson Cruz
(HOU): Matt Downs
Season Series
Jun 30th 2011 Texas 0 @ Houston 7
Jun 29th 2011 Texas 3 @ Houston 2
Jun 28th 2011 Texas 7 @ Houston 3
Jun 22nd 2011 Houston 5 @ Texas 3
Jun 21st 2011 Houston 4 @ Texas 5
Jun 20th 2011 Houston 3 @ Texas 8
TexasStatsHouston
4-2Vs2-4
.251Batting Average.268
4.3Runs / Game4.0
11Home Runs4
5Errors1