Fernando Tatis hit a key two-run single Saturday, leading the New York Mets to a rain-plagued 5-1 win over Houston. The contest at New York's Citi Field was delayed by rain nearly 2 1/2 hours in the top of the sixth. The hit, one of two by Tatis, put New York up 4-1 with two outs in the fifth. Josh

Jeff Francoeur gave New York the lead with a two-run homer in the sixth Friday and the Mets went on to defeat Houston 7-1. Francoeur had three hits and scored twice to help the Mets halt a three-game losing streak.

Miguel Tejada drove in three runs Thursday, two of them with a sixth-inning homer, and the Houston Astros held on to defeat Philadelphia 5-3. Tejada hit safely in his 18th straight game, helping give the Astros their second victory in their last 12 road games. Felipe Paulino (3-11) gave up a run on six hits in five innings to pick up his first victory since June 27.

Bud Norris and three relievers combined to throw a seven-hit shutout Wednesday, giving the Houston Astros a 3-0 victory over St. Louis. Despite the loss, the Cardinals can do no worse than tie for the top spot in the National League Central. One more St.

Mark DeRosa and Yadier Molina each drove in a pair of runs to lead the St. Louis Cardinals in a 11-2 drubbing of Houston Tuesday. The win chipped the Cardinals' magic number in the National League Central to two games. Colby Rasmus hit his 16th home run of the season as part of a 15-hit St.