Pirates Blast Astros, 11-2
Pirates starting pitcher James McDonald started off in a precarious position, walking three batters and allowing a run for a 1-0 Houston lead.
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Pirates starting pitcher James McDonald started off in a precarious position, walking three batters and allowing a run for a 1-0 Houston lead.
Josh Harrison's 12th-inning single drove in Clint Barmes and the Pittsburgh Pirates came back for a 3-2 win over the Houston Astros on Sunday.
Andrew McCutchen had a solo home run among his four hits, Jose Tabata also homered and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Houston Astros 5-2 on Saturday night.
(93-7 The FAN) -- The Pirates lost to Houston, 1-0, Friday night, managing just four hits.
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The Pirates came up short against the Houston Astros, losing 4-1 on Tuesday. Brad Lincoln (1-2) lasted six innings, giving up just two runs on five hits and striking out six.
James McDonald pitched into the eighth inning in the Pirates' 3-1 win over the Houston. The Pirates had seven hits – three from Ryan Doumit – as they improved their record to 65-76 on a rainy Monday afternoon at PNC Park.
The Pirates managed just four hits in their 8-2 loss to the Houston Astros on Tuesday night. Dropping to 62-73, Pittsburgh struck out 11 times.
Despite holding the lead through most of the game, the Pirates lost to the last-place Houston Astros, 7-4 on Monday night. Wandy Rodriguez and company held the Pirates to just five hits.
For the second straight game, the bullpen let a slim lead disappear in the eighth inning, but the outcome of the game was different.
The Pittsburgh Pirates watched a slim lead vanish in the eighth inning Saturday night against the Houston Astros.
The Pittsburgh Pirates picked right up where they left off in their first game after the All-Star break. Pittsburgh opened up a three-game series with the Houston Astros with a 4-0 win Friday night.
The Pirates started out strong, but a sixth inning meltdown by Charlie Morton contributed to the team's 8-2 loss to the Houston Astros.
Jeff Karstens allowed one run in seven-plus innings, Brandon Wood homered and the Pittsburgh Pirates won their third consecutive game, 5-1 over the Houston Astros on Tuesday night.
Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher James McDonald joined Seibel, Starkey, and Miller on Sportsradio 93-7 The FAN to talk about the team's success in Houston.
Brandon Wood didn't quit on what turned out to be the final play in the 5-4 Pirate victory at Minute Maid Park in Houston.
The surprising Pittsburgh Pirates will go for a series sweep this afternoon in Houston. Last night, the Pirates brought their record (34-33) over .500 with a hard fought 7-3 win.
The Pirates picked up another road win against the Houston Astros, winning 7-3 on Wednesday night.
Jeff Karstens pitched three-hit ball into the seventh inning and five relievers finished the four-hitter, leading the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 1-0 victory over the Houston Astros on Tuesday night.
Ryan Doumit hit a three-run homer in the eighth inning and the Pittsburgh Pirates improved to .500 this late in a season for the first time in years, beating the Houston Astros 5-4 Sunday.
The Pittsburgh Pirates will close out a three-game series with the Houston Astros Sunday afternoon at PNC Park.
Charlie Morton took a shutout into the eighth inning Saturday, and unlike last night with Paul Maholm, the Pirates bats gave their pitcher enough support for a win at PNC Park. Lyle Overbay added his first home run at home this season and Andrew McCutchen had a two-run double in the 6-1 victory over the Houston Astros.
