Pinch-hitter Pedro Feliz and Ray Durham hit consecutive homers off Billy Wagner in the ninth inning last night, sending San Francisco to a 6-3 victory over the Astros.

Houston lost its third in a row and dropped into a tie for the division lead with the Chicago Cubs, who did not play yesterday. The Cubs hold a share of first place for the first time since Sept. 10.

"We have battled hard the last few days and we're still right there," Jeff Bagwell said. "We're playing against a very good team. That's why they're the team they are, they keep coming at you. They've got 25 guys who can beat you."

Marquis Grissom and Andres Galarraga also homered for the Giants, giving them a 2-0 lead. Bonds went 0 for 4, ending his streak of reaching base in 58 straight games.

Giants manager Felipe Alou felt it was the right time to send Feliz to the plate.

"He's a guy that so far as I've seen this year is best when used like that," Alou said. "He's a powerful guy when he's fresh."

With the score tied at 3, Jose Cruz Jr. singled off Wagner (1-4) with one out in the ninth. Feliz followed with his 14th homer, and Durham's shot made it 6-3.

Joe Nathan (11-4) pitched a perfect eighth for the win. Tim Worrell worked the ninth for his 37th save in 44 chances.