Brewers' Colin Rea, back from minors, aims to slow Astros

The Milwaukee Brewers again will turn to right-hander Colin Rea to fill a gap in their injury-riddled rotation when they host the streaking Houston Astros on Tuesday night.

Houston extended its winning streak to eight games with a 12-2 victory in the series opener on Monday, moving a season-highnine games above .500.

The Astros pounded out a season-high five homers, including a grand slam and a solo shot by Yordan Alvar