Final Score: Houston 8, St. Louis 8

Kissimmee, FL (Sports Network) - Brandon Laird led off the ninth with a home run and Delino DeShields Jr. scored the game-tying run on a wild pitch, as the Houston Astros and St. Louis Cardinals played to an 8-8 tie on Friday in spring training action.

Chris Carter clubbed a two-run blast and Brandon Barnes added a solo shot for the Astros, who saw starter Bud Norris allow two runs on two hits and a walk over three full frames.

Adron Chambers belted a three-run shot, while Pete Kozma and Daniel Descalso each plated a pair of runs for the Cardinals.

St. Louis starter Joe Kelly walked two over two scoreless innings.