Sat 8/4/12 9:54 PM

Lucas Harrell out-dueled Braves newcomer Paul Maholm on Saturday, allowing just two runs on four hits over six strong innings in an Astros victory. Harrell struggled a bit with his command, walking five in the game, but he also recorded five strikeouts. Dan Uggla delivered a two-run single in the sixth inning to account for the scoring, tying the game at 2-2 at the time. Harrell, a 27-year-old right-hander, has pitched much better since the All-Star break, going 2-1 with a 2.05 ERA over five starts. He'll look to keep it going when he takes on the Nationals at home on Thursday.