Hochevar Masterful in Win Over Astros

Associated Press - Wed 06:24 AM 06/20/2012

Kansas City Royals' Billy Butler watches the ball go over the wall for a solo home run against the Houston Astros in the first inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, June 19, 2012, in Houston. (AP Photo/Pat Sullivan)

HOUSTON (AP) - Luke Hochevar pitched into the eighth inning, two relievers completed the shutout, and Billy Butler hit a solo home run to lead the Kansas City Royals to a 2-0 win over the Houston Astros on Tuesday night.

Hochevar earned his first victory since May 12. He had four losses and two no-decisions since his previous win.

Hochevar (4-7) pitched no-hit ball into the fifth inning and allowed five hits and struck out six in a season-high 7 2-3 innings. Aaron Crow and closer Jonathan Broxton combined to allow no hits in the last 1 1-3 innings. Broxton earned his 17th save.

Houston starter Wandy Rodriguez (6-5) yielded six hits and two runs in seven innings.

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