The Houston Astros look to earn a series win over the Pittsburgh Pirates Sunday afternoon at PNC Park in Pittsburgh. The Astros will turn to left hander Wandy Rodriguez who is 3-3 with a 2.14 ERA. He has been very effective against the Pirates with a 5-1 record and a 2.94 ERA in his last seven starts against Pittsburgh.
The Pirates will counter with righty A.J. Burnett who is 1-0 with a 1.20 ERA in two starts at PNC Park. However, he is one start removed from allowing 12 earned runs in 2.2 innings against the Cardinals. Burnett bounced back in his last outing holding Washington to just two runs over eight innings while striking out 10 to earn a no decision.
Game Date/Time: Sunday, May 13, 1:35 p.m. ET
Location: PNC Park, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Pitching Matchup: Wandy Rodriguez (3-3, 2.14 ERA) vs. A.J. Burnett (1-2, 6.08 ERA)
TV: Fox Sports Houston
Radio: KTRH 740
Online Streaming: MLB.tv
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