The Houston Astros take on the Pittsburgh Pirates in the first game of a four-game series tonight at Minute Maid Park. First pitch is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. CT.
The
Houston Astros will look to stop a nine game losing streak as they start a four-game series Thursday night against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Minute Maid Park.
The Pirates start the series just 2-1/2 games behind the
Cincinnati Reds while sitting in the first of the two National League Wild Card spots. The Astros are currently last in the Central, 24-1/2 games behind the Reds.
Houston will send out rookie left-hander
Dallas Keuchel (1-2, 4.03 ERA) to the mound, making his second start after being recalled from Triple A Oklahoma City. In his last start against the
Arizona Diamondbacks on July 21, Keuchel was roughed up for seven hits and six runs in just 3-1/3 innings in Houston's 12-3 loss.
The Pirates will counter with
A.J. Burnett (11-3, 3.59 ERA), who has thrived after being traded by the
New York Yankees in the offseason. In his last start against the
Miami Marlins on July 21, Burnett earned the win after giving up eight hits and one run in 7-1/3 innings in Pittsburgh's 5-1 win.
Check out the game schedule and broadcast information right here:
Date/Time: Thursday, July 26, 7:05 p.m. CT
TV: Fox Sports Houston
Online streaming: MLB.tv
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