Astros get to Garcia early in 9-8 win against Cardinals

Tuesday, June 5, 2012 | 10:32 p.m. CDT; updated 11:11 p.m. CDT, Tuesday, June 5, 2012

HOUSTON — Justin Maxwell hit a two-run homer, Jose Altuve tied a career high with four hits and the Houston Astros got to St. Louis starter Jaime Garcia early before holding on for a 9-8 win over the Cardinals on Tuesday night.

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