Houston Astros defeat Milwaukee Brewers, 5-2

Houston — Over the previous three seasons, Ryan Braun and Prince Fielder established themselves as one of the most-feared slugging tandems in the majors. In 2009, they combined for 255 runs batted in, most of any pair of teammates.

That backdrop has made it somewhat stunning to see how badly the Brewers' Nos. 3 and 4 hitters have struggled as this season has progressed. Braun's batting average has plummeted like a meteor, and Fielder's run production has lagged all year...

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