Milwaukee, WI (Sports Network) - Pedro Feliz doubled in the go-ahead run in the seventh and the Astros scored seven runs over the last four innings to walk away with a 9-5 win over Milwaukee in the opener of a three-game series at Miller Park. Michael Bourn had four hits, scored twice and knocked in two, Hunter Pence scored two runs and had a two-run single amid a three-hit game and Carlos Lee added two hits and an RBI. Feliz contributed three hits and two runs scored for the Astros, who dropped two of three to the red-hot Rangers over the weekend. Bud Norris, activated from the 15-day disabled list Monday, went five innings and allowed five runs (four earned) with six strikeouts and one walk. Gustavo Chacin (1-0) earned the win for pitching a scoreless sixth. Corey Hart had three hits and knocked in two and Ryan Braun went 2-for-4 with two RBI for the Brewers, who had won six of their previous seven games.
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