Lee’s 4 RBIs lead Astros over Rockies, 11-2

September 23, 2011|Kristie Rieken, AP Sports Writer
  • Houston Astros Carlos Lee connects for a bases-loaded, three-run double in the third inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies, Thursday, Sept. 22, 2011, in Houston.
Houston Astros Carlos Lee connects for a bases-loaded, three-run double… (AP Photo/Pat Sullivan )

Carlos Lee drove in four runs for the second straight game, Brett Myers won his fourth consecutive decision and the Houston Astros beat the Colorado Rockies 11-2 on Friday night.

Lee’s big night started with a two-run double that was part of a franchise-record six consecutive hits to start the first inning. The Astros took a 5-1 lead off rookie Drew Pomeranz (1-1), who was making his third major league start.

Lee became the first Astro to have consecutive four-RBI games since Lance Berkman on May 30-31, 2000, against Colorado.

Myers (7-13) struck out six, walked one and retired the last 11 batters he faced. Before starting his winning streak, Myers had lost seven straight decisions. He is 8-1 lifetime against Colorado.

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