Wed, Oct 13, 2004 - Page 20 News List

Astros break through in playoffs

BASEBALLThe Houston team routed their longtime nemesis the Atlanta Braves in the deciding game of their first-round National League playoff series

AP , ATLANTA

Before the seventh was done, Jeff Kent also drove in a run off Tom Martin, giving the Astros a 9-2 lead.

The Astros underachieved much of the season. Phil Garner took over as manager at the All-Star break, and Houston had to win 36 of its last 46 games just to get the wild card.

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