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Kubel's 3 HRs, 6 RBIs lead Arizona romp

Posted: 8:35 PM Jul 21, 2012
Reporter: Associated Press

PHOENIX -- Jason Kubel became the seventh player in Diamondbacks' history to homer three times in a game, driving in six runs as Arizona dominated the Houston Astros for the second straight game, 12-3 on Saturday night.

Kubel hit a two-run home run in the first inning and a three-run shot in the fourth off starter Dallas Keuchel (1-2). He added a solo homer off reliever Enerio Del Rosario in the sixth. He struck out in his other two at-bats.

With the first three-homer game of his career, Kubel leads the NL with 70 RBIs.

Wade Miley (11-5) gave up a run and four hits in seven innings, striking out a career-high nine while setting a franchise rookie record for victories.

The Astros lost their fifth straight and 18th in 20 games.