Houston starter Mike LaCoss did himself no favors when he loaded the bases in the top of the first and then walked Mike Scioscia for the first run of the game. R.J. Reynolds slapped a single to score the second. Terry Puhl homered in the bottom of the first to cut it to 2-1.
The Dodgers struck again in the top of the third. With two runners on Reynolds struck again, this time lacing a triple to plate two more runs. Ken Landreaux then singled home Reynolds and it was 5-1.
Though the Astros managed a pair of runs in both the fourth and fifth inning, they didn't really matter as L.A. kept their foot on the gas and scored six more. That included a two-run homer by Pedro Guerrero, who appears to be awakening from a season-long slump. Reynolds ended the game a home run shy of the cycle.
The Houston bullpen got taxed after three different relievers had to toss multiple innings following LaCoss. They'll be short-staffed in their next game.
Winning Pitcher - Bob Welch
Losing Pitcher - Mike LaCoss
Player of the Game - R.J. Reynolds, 3-4, BB, 2B, 3B, 3R's, 3RBI
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