Major League Baseball

Pence leads Astros past Rockies

Published Jun. 4, 2009 7:29 a.m. ET

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Hunter Pence thought he might have a shot at an inside-the-park home run against Colorado on Wednesday night, but settled for a triple.

He left no doubt in his next at-bat, launching a solo home run to left field. The Houston right fielder also had two RBI singles to continue his sparkling start and help the Astros beat the Rockies 6-4 for their fourth straight victory.