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Oswalt maintains Astros' slim playoff hopes

Associated Press

Thursday, September 25, 2008

HOUSTON -- Roy Oswalt tipped his cap to acknowledge another standing ovation at Minute Maid Park on Thursday night. He can only hope he gets one more start this season. The Astros ace allowed two hits and struck out three in six innings to lead Houston to an 8-6 victory over the Cincinnati Reds. Oswalt has won 23 of 24 decisions, including his last eight, against Cincinnati and the Astros needed this one to keep their slim playoff hopes alive. Houston came into the game trailing New York and M ...

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