Johnson hits first career slam as Astros top Cards

Saturday, May 5, 2012 | 9:37 p.m. CDT; updated 9:51 p.m. CDT, Saturday, May 5, 2012

HOUSTON — Chris Johnson hit his first career grand slam, Bud Norris continued his dominance of the Cardinals and the Houston Astros beat St. Louis 8-2 on Saturday night to win a fifth consecutive game for the first time since late 2010.

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