04/04/09 4:40 PM ET
Pavano sharp in preseason finale
Righty yields one run over five frames as Tribe top Astros
By Alyson Footer / MLB.com
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Saturday, April 4
Astros at the plate: Michael Bourn led off the game with a base hit and scored on a single by Miguel Tejada. Bourn logged another leadoff hit in the sixth and scored on Lance Berkman's ground rule double. Berkman scored on a double by Chris Johnson.
Indians at the plate: Shin-Soo Choo reached on a fielder's choice in the second and scored on a base hit by Jamey Carroll. The Indians rallied for three runs in the ninth off Doug Brocail. Astros on the mound: In his final spring start, Mike Hampton allowed one unearened run on six hits with a walk and three strikeouts over four innings. Chris Sampson pitched one scoreless inning in relief. Russ Ortiz, who will be skipped the first time through the rotation, made a relief appearance, tossing two perfect frames. Indians on the mound: Carl Pavano allowed one run on four hits with four strikeouts over five innings. Kerry Wood allowed two runs on three hits in the sixth inning. Spring Training records: Astros 12-20-3; Indians 12-20-3Up next: The Indians open the regular season on Monday at 2:05 p.m. ET against the Rangers. Cliff Lee gets the Opening Day nod for Cleveland opposite Texas right-hander Kevin Millwood.
Alyson Footer is a reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.










