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Perez Torches Astros for 5 Hits

It was a big day for Tony Perez and he brought the Cincinnati Reds along for the ride.

Perez led his club to victory, 16-4, over the Houston Astros at Riverfront Stadium, smoking Houston pitching for 5 hits in 5 at-bats. The 27-year-old third baseman later called the victory "sweet."

Tony Perez hit an RBI single in the 1st, singled in the 2nd, hit a solo-shot off Gary Geiger in the 4th, singled in the 5th and tripled in the 8th.

So far this season, Perez is hitting .255 with 7 home runs, 22 RBIs and 14 runs scored. He has 24 hits in 94 at-bats and a .297 OBP.

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