ector Ambriz (1-4) with a runner on second, and Weeks greeted him

HOUSTON -- Rickie Weeks hit a two-run homer in the eighth inning and Aramis Ramirez added a solo shot in the ninth to lift the Milwaukee Brewers to a 3-1 win over the Houston Astros on Wednesday night. The Brewers couldnt get anything going against Houston starter Erik Bedard as he threw a season-high 7 1-3 innings. Bedard was replaced by Hector Ambriz (1-4) with a runner on second, and Weeks greeted him with his sixth homer of the year for a 2-1 lead. John Axford (3-3) struck out two in the seventh for the win. Francisco Rodriguez allowed two hits in a scoreless ninth for his fifth save and the 299th of his career. Brewers starter Kyle Lohse yielded six hits and a run with five strikeouts in six innings. Jose Altuve had three hits, stole three bases and scored Houstons only run on a sacrifice fly in the first inning. It was the second straight solid start for Bedard, who allowed four hits and tied a season-high with eight strikeouts. He didnt give up a hit until t until Martin Maldonado singled to start the third inning. But he still faced the minimum through three after the Astros turned a double play in that inning. Bedard walked a batter in the fourth but didnt allow another hit until a single by Weeks with two outs in the sixth inning. Jean Segura followed with another single before Carlos Gomez grounded out to end the threat. Brandon Barnes and Altuve hit consecutive singles to start Houstons third, but the Astros came away empty when Jason Castro struck out and J.D. Martinez lined into a double play. The Astros had another chance to add to their 1-0 lead in the sixth. Altuve singled to start it off and stole second and third base before a two-out walk by Chris Carter. But Lohse retired Carlos Pena to escape the jam. Altuve singled with one out in the first before Castro drew a walk. Altuve stole third base and scored on a sacrifice fly by Martinez. NOTES: Houston signed RHP Mark Appel, the top overall pick in this years draft. He shagged balls in the outfield with the team before the game. ... Brewers OF Norichika Aoki was placed on the paternity list to go to Milwaukee for the birth of his second child. OF Josh Prince was recalled from Triple-A Nashville to take his spot on the roster. Milwaukee manager Ron Roenicke said he expects Aoki back for Fridays game against Atlanta. ... OF Ryan Braun, on the 15-day disabled list with a right thumb contusion, was in Arizona to visit a doctor about his injury. Roenicke said they should know better when he could come back after they hear the results. The series wraps up on Thursday when Houstons Lucas Harrell opposes Yovani Gallardo. 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Leading Victorian trainer Darren Weir is looking to expand his wings further in the chase for Group One glory.On Saturday, Weir will have his first Group One runner in Perth with Rageese in the Railway Stakes (1600m) at Ascot and the trainer is also looking further afield.He has nominated seven stayers for next years Auckland Cup as well as a sprinter in the Group One Railway Stakes in New Zealand.Taiyoo, Real Love, Lord Van Percy, Shamkiyr, High Church, Loresho and Auvray are among nominations for the Group One Auckland Cup (3200m) in March.Taiyoo is also entered for the Group Three City Of Auckland Cup (2400m) on New Years Day while Stellar Collision is among Railway Stakes nominations. on the same program.The hardest thing for us is that the Auckland Cup is two days before the Adelaide Cup, but weve nominated a few for Auckland and well see what happens.dddddddddddd Its early days yet, Weirs racing manager Jeremy Rogers told NZracing.co.Taiyoo was a close second to Tanby in the 2015 Adelaide Cup over the 3200m of the Auckland Cup while a big drawcard for Real Love would be to get a Group One win before her retirement to stud.He said Stellar Collison, the winner of four of his seven starts, was part-owned in Christchurch in New Zealands South Island.Chris Waller has also entered three stayers in the Auckland Cup, including 2014 winner Who Shot Thebarman. 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