Kemp’s triple in 13th gives Astros needed jolt

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HOUSTON — That’s the kind of spark the Astros want Tony Kemp to provide.

Kemp, the 5-foot-6 left fielder making his fourth career start, ignited a game-winning rally in the 13th inning when he led off with a triple and scored on a Carlos Correa single in the Astros’ 3-2 walk-off win over the Orioles on Tuesday night at Minute Maid Park.

“I was just trying to put a good swing on the ball and luckily it went over [Adam] Jones’ head and luckily we were able to win the game with Carlos’ hit,” said Kemp, who was 0-for-3 with a walk prior to the triple.

“You dream about stuff like that. Being a part of a win like that, especially a walk-off win, our guys stayed in the game the whole time and we stayed positive, and in that 13th inning we were able to get …

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