The Associated Press

SAN FRANCISCO—Roy Oswalt pitched eight strong innings in the Houston Astros’ 7-1 victory over the San Francisco Giants on Sunday.

Miguel Tejada, Hunter Pence and Jason Michaels each hit solo home runs for the Astros, who had been shut out in their previous two games against the Giants. Jeff Keppinger had three hits and drove in a run.

A three-time All-Star, Oswalt (5-4) gave up three hits, struck out six and walked one in improving to 3-1 with a 2.13 ERA over his last four starts. He also had a two-run single in the eighth.

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