Houston Astros Vs. Milwaukee Brewers Final Score: Astros Top Brewers 7-5

The Houston Astros avoided a sweep at the hands of the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday afternoon, defeating the Brew Crew 7-5. With the win, Houston also snapped an 11 game losing streak against the Brewers.

Houston starter J.A. Happ did not factor into the decision. Happ needed 103 pitches to get through five innings, allowing four runs on seven hits and two walks, but he did strike out eight.

Wilton Lopez (2-0) was credited with the victory after pitching a scoreless sixth.

Chris Snyder knocked home Brian Bogusevic with an RBI single in the seventh inning, putting Houston ahead 5-4. Houston would add another two runs in the eighth inning, as J.D. Martinez plated Jordan Schafer and Jose Altuve with a single. Martinez finished the day 3-4 with three RBIs and a walk.

Jose Veras (2-1) was hung with the loss for Milwaukee. Veras pitched one inning for the Brewers, allowing one run on two hits.

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Astros Vs. Brewers: Wednesday's Starting Lineups Out

The starting line-ups for Wednesday afternoon's game between the Houston Astros and the Milwaukee Brewers are out, as Houston looks to avoid the three-game sweep:

ASTROS

CF Jordan Schafer

2B Jose Altuve

LF J.D. Martinez

1B Carlos Lee

SS Jed Lowrie

RF Brian Bogusevic

3B Chris Johnson

C Chris Snyder

P J.A. Happ

BREWERS

2B Rickie Weeks

CF Carlos Gomez

LF Ryan Braun

3B Aramis Ramirez

RF Corey Hart

SS Alex Gonzalez

C Jonathan Lucroy

1B Travis Ishikawa

P Shaun Marcum

After getting the day off on Tuesday, Chris Johnson returns to 3B for the Astros, while Jonathan Lucroy returns to action for the Brewers behind the plate. Milwaukee, after starting slow with Prince Fielder gone to the AL, will try to move above .500 with a win today.

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Astros Vs. Brewers: Game Preview, TV Info And More

The Milwaukee Brewers extended their winning streak against the Houston Astros to 11 games on Tuesday, and with right hander Shaun Marcum taking the hill for the matinee finale Wednesday afternoon, that trend looks to continue. Marcum was 2-0 in three starts against the Astros in 2011, including two scoreless seven inning outings and 1.80 ERA against Houston.

J.A. Happ will get the nod for Houston after taking the loss against the Dodgers in his last outing despite giving up only three runs in six innings. The Astros are looking for timely hitting, as 11 of their 12 losses in 2012 have been by three runs or less, with scoring chances missed late in almost every loss.

Date / Time: Wednesday, April 25, 12:10 p.m. CT

Location: Miller Park, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

TV: Fox Sports Houston

Radio: KTRH 740, KLAT 1010

Starting Pitchers: J.A. Happ (1-1) vs. Shaun Marcum (1-1)

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Astros Vs. Brewers Final Score: Struggles Continue With 9-6 Loss To Brewers

As bad as the Astros have been recently, the Miwaukee Brewers have Houston's number.

With Tuesday's 9-6 loss in Milwaukee, the Astros have now lost 11 straight games to the Brewers. As for this season, Tuesday's loss means another series loss for Houston, which hasn't won a series since the first of the season against the Colorado Rockies. The Astros have lost 11 of their last 14 games.

Halfway through the game, Houston led 1-0, but Milwaukee scored two in the bottom of the fifth and five in the bottom of the sixth, chasing Astros starter Bud Norris. Houston scored one run in the sixth, one in the seventh and three in the eighth, but Milwaukee answered each time and held on for the win.

Carlos Lee went 2-for-5 with a double and an RBI. Jose Altuve went 2-for-4 with a home rune, an RBI and two runs scored. Milwaukee starter Randy Wolf gave up two earned runs over six innings to pick up the win.

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Astros Vs. Brewers: Starting Line-Ups Announced

The line-ups have finally been posted for tonight's game between the Houston Astros and Milwaukee Brewers and it's a pair of good arms on the mound with Bud Norris against Randy Wolf. While Wolf has yet to look like his old self so far this season, he stands a good chance of righting the ship against an Astros team that has struggled to win as of late. The team will hope their young line-up can come up big against a struggling veteran. Here are tonight's line-ups.

HOUSTON ASTROS
1. Jordan Schafer (L) CF
2. Jed Lowrie (S) SS
3. J.D. Martinez (R) LF
4. Carlos Lee (R) 1B
5. Brian Bogusevic (L) RF
6. Jose Altuve (R) 2B
7. Chris Snyder (R) C
8. Marwin Gonzalez (S) 3B
9. Bud Norris (R) P

MILWAUKEE BREWERS
1. Rickie Weeks (R) 2B
2. Nyjer Morgan (L) CF
3. Ryan Braun (R) LF
4. Aramis Ramirez (R) 3B
5. Corey Hart (R) RF
6. George Kottaras (L) C
7. Alex Gonzalez (R) SS
8. Travis Ishikawa (L) 1B
9. Randy Wolf (L) P

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Astros Vs. Brewers: Game Time, TV Schedule & Starting Pitchers

On Tuesday night, the Houston Astros will try to pick up a win against the hometown Milwaukee Brewers. The Astros couldn't quite pull off the comeback win against the Brew Crew on Monday, but they still have a chance at taking two of three to win the series. Houston hasn't managed a series win since their opening homestand against the Colorado Rockies and have lost seven of their last 10 games.

Tuesday's game will begin at 7:10 p.m. CT and will be televised on FOX Sports Houston. You can find the radio broadcast on KTRH 740 and KLAT 1010.

Bud Norris will take a 1-0 record and a 4.26 ERA into the game as he gets the start for Houston. Milwaukee will have Randy Wolf taking the mound. Wolf has had a rough start to his 2012, as he is currently 0-2 with an 8.80 ERA.

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Astros Vs. Brewers: Comeback Falls Short In 6-5 Loss

Opening up a six-game road trip, the Astros couldn't find enough offense late, falling 6-5 to the Milwaukee Brewers in the first game of a three-game series. The Brewers have won 10 straight games against Houston.

Lucas Harrell struggled in the start, giving up five earned runs over five innings. Brian Bogusevic went 1-for-4 with a triple, three RBIs and a run scored. Jed Lowrie went 2-for-5 with an RBI and a run scored. Carlos Lee went 3-for-5 with a run scored.

Brewers pitcher Zack Greinke continued his dominance over the Astros, giving up two earned runs over six innings, striking out nine. Trailing 6-2, Houston scored three runs in the top of the seventh, but could only manage one baserunner in the final two innings. The Astros have now lost 10 of their last 13 games.

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Astros Vs. Brewers: Starting Lineups Announced

The starting lineups for Monday night's matchup between the Houston Astros and the Milwaukee Brewers have been announced.

Here's a look.

Houston:

1. Jordan Schafer, center field, L

2. Jed Lowrie, shortstop, S

3. J.D Martinez, left field, R

4. Carlos Lee, first base, R

5. Brian Bogusevic, right field, L

6. Chris Jonson, third base, R

7. Jason Castro, catcher, L

8. Jose Altuve, second base, R

9. Lucas Harrell, pitcher, S

Milwaukee:

1. Rickie Weeks, second base, R

2. Norichika Aoki, center field, L

3. Ryan Bruan, left field, R

4. Aramis Ramirez, third base, R

5. Corey Hart, right field, R

6. Mat Gamel, first base, L

7. Alex Gonzalez, shortstop, R

8. Jonathan Lucroy, catcher, R

9. Zack Greinke, pitcher, R

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Astros Vs. Brewers: Game Preview, TV Info And More

Jordan Schafer will look to continue his strong start to the season as the Astros travel to Milwaukee to begin a series with the Brewers.