Alex Cintron had three hits, including one of Baltimore’s three home runs, and the Orioles extended the Houston Astros’ losing streak to eight games with a 7-5 victory Thursday night.

Ramon Hernandez and Aubrey Huff also connected for the Orioles, whose last three-game sweep of an interleague foe came in June 2005 _ at home against Houston. Baltimore fell behind 2-0 before winning for the 17th time when trailing by at least two runs.