After a day off, Houston opens a three-game series against the Pirates in Pittsburgh, and Friday's lineups have been announced.
Houston has lost three of its last four games since a five-game winning streak. The Astros and Pirates have not played each other yet this season. They're tied in the NL Central standings in third place at 14-17.
Here is Houston's lineup:
Jordan Schafer, CF
Jed Lowrie, SS
Jose Altuve, 2B
Carlos Lee, 1B
Brian Bogusevic, RF
Chris Johnson, 3B
Justin Maxwell, LF
Jason Castro, C
Bud Norris, P
Here is the lineup for the Pirates:
Josa Tabata, RF
Nate McLouth, LF
Andrew McCutchen, CF
Pedro Alvarez, 3B
Neil Walker 2B
Garrett Jones, 1B
Rod Barajas, C
Clint Barmes SS
James McDonald, P
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