Scott Hits for Cycle, but Astros Still Lose

Luis Gonzalez doubled in the 11th inning off Andy Pettitte and scored on Johnny Estrada’s sacrifice fly to lift the Arizona Diamondbacks to an 8-7 victory Friday night over the Houston Astros and Luke Scott, who hit for the cycle.

Scott became the first Astros rookie to hit for the cycle, on a night that included a three-run homer and five runs batted in. He was the sixth Astros player to hit for the cycle.

Scott singled with two outs in the 11th to finish a four-for-six night, but Tony Pena (2-0) got Lance Berkman on a groundout to end the game.

Carlos Quentin hit the first pinch-hit home run of his career, Orlando Hudson matched a career high with four hits, and Conor Jackson drove in two runs. The Diamondbacks have won six of their last nine games. Houston lost for the 12th time in 17 games and fell seven games under .500 for the first time this season.

Pettitte (9-11) failed in his first relief appearance since 1998 with the New York Yankees.