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PITTSBURGH - Mike Hampton continued his mastery over the Pittsburgh Pirates, allowing only one run in seven innings in Houston's 2-1 win on Sunday afternoon.

PITTSBURGH - Jeff Karstens pitched seven efficient innings to win for the first time in more than a month and the Pittsburgh Pirates roughed up Wandy Rodriguez, snapping a three-game skid with a 7-4 victory over the Houston Astros on Saturday night.

PITTSBURGH - Brian Moehler pitched his first complete game in nearly nine years and rookie Edwin Maysonet homered while going 4 for 4 and driving in four runs, helping the Houston Astros end a seven-game losing streak with a 6-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday night.