Astro Explosion: Pettitte dominates, Houston racks up 18 hits in 12-0 rout of Marlins
Published: July 16, 2006
Astros slugger Lance Berkman is congratulated by third base coach Doug Mansolino after hitting a two-run home run in the third inning of Houston's 12-0 victory against the Florida Marlins on Saturday night. (AP Photo)
MIAMI (AP) - One night after being limited to four hits and losing 3-1, the Houston Astros responded in a big way.
Andy Pettitte had 10 strikeouts in seven sharp innings, Lance Berkman hit a two-run home run and Adam Everett had a career-high four hits Saturday to lead the Astros to a 12-0 win over the Marlins for Florida