Astros' Moehler has surgery

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09/01/2010 - Houston, TX (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Houston Astros right-hander Brian Moehler had successful lower abdominal and groin surgery Wednesday.

The surgery was performed by Dr. Bill Meyers at the Hahnemann Medical Center in Philadelphia, PA. Moehler is expected to miss approximately six weeks.

The 39-year-old veteran has been on the disabled list since July 8 with a right groin strain. In 20 games, including eight starts this season, Moehler was 1-4 with a 4.92 earned run average.

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