Big fifth lifts Astros, Norris past Nats 8-2 (AP)

Posted on | Tuesday, September 21, 2010 | No Comments

Bud Norris kept his cool after allowing two early runs, and the resurgent right-hander was rewarded by some unlikely power sources. Humberto Quintero and Geoff Blum each homered in a seven-run fifth inning, Norris won for the seventh time in eight decisions and the Houston Astros beat the mistake-prone Washington Nationals 8-2 Monday night.