Home runs lift Cardinals to a 6-1 win over Astros

Monday, September 24, 2012 | 10:40 p.m. CDT; updated 10:55 p.m. CDT, Monday, September 24, 2012

HOUSTON — Lance Lynn pitched seven innings to earn his 17th win, rookie Pete Kozma hit a two-run home run, and the St. Louis Cardinals strengthened their grip on a playoff spot with a 6-1 win over the Houston Astros on Monday night.

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