Sports | baseball Berkman Stays Hot, Astros Top Giants By Doug Sweeney Posted May 13, 2008 12:27 AM CDT Copied Houston Astros' Lance Berkman follows through on a base hit off San Francisco Giants pitcher Barry Zito during the second inning of a baseball game Monday, May 12, 2008, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Ben Margot) For Barry Zito, a no-decision became a positive thing _ a sign of progress. Lance Berkman is too much for any pitcher to handle right now. Hunter Pence hit a go-ahead sacrifice fly in the seventh, Berkman had a tying two-run homer off Zito and the surging Houston Astros beat the San Francisco Giants 7-3 on Monday night for their fourth straight victory. Roy Oswalt (4-3) retired the final 14 batters he faced to win his fourth straight decision since starting the season 0-3, and the right-hander struck out six in eight innings without giving up a walk. Vinnie Chulk (0-1) gave up Pence's sacrifice fly in the seventh on the way to the loss. Read These Next Trumps ends trade talks with Canada. Mid That 'buy now, pay later' loan may soon hit your credit score. The Bezos-Sanchez wedding: guest list, cost, the dress, and more. Report an error