SB Nation Houston - Astros Vs. Pirates: Houston Wins 4-1https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/46691/houston-fave.png2012-09-23T17:38:28-05:00http://houston.sbnation.com/rss/stream/31343692012-09-23T17:38:28-05:002012-09-23T17:38:28-05:00Pirates Vs. Astros Final Score: Pittsburgh Flexes Its Muscles In 8-1 Win
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<p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.bucsdugout.com/">Pittsburgh Pirates</a> pounded out 18 hits in an 8-1 win over the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.crawfishboxes.com/">Houston Astros</a> at Minute Maid Park on Sunday. Conversely, the Astros managed just four hits.</p>
<p>Houston's offense was led by <span>Scott Moore</span>, who went 3 for 4 with a solo home run. Pinch-hitter <span>Brandon Laird</span> was responsible for the Astros' only other hit. <span>Jordan Lyles</span> took the loss and dropped to 4-12 on the season. Lyles allowed three runs on six hits in four innings. He struck out four.</p>
<p><span>Josh Harrison</span> led the Pirates with a 4 for 6 day. <span>Jose Tabata</span> went 1 for 3 with two RBIs. Pittsburgh's offense was well balanced, as 10 hitters had at least one hit. Six Pirates had at least two hits.</p>
<p><span>A.J. Burnett</span> improved to 16-8 with the win. Burnett allowed just one run on four hits in eight innings and struck out a season-high 11.</p>
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https://houston.sbnation.com/houston-astros/2012/9/23/3379196/pirates-vs-astros-final-scoreChris Fuhrmeister2012-09-23T09:52:37-05:002012-09-23T09:52:37-05:00Pirates Vs. Astros: Houston Seeks Rare Sweep Sunday
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<p>The <a href="https://www.crawfishboxes.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Houston Astros</a> face the <a href="https://www.bucsdugout.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Pittsburgh Pirates</a> on Sunday in the last game of a three-game series, and the final contest between the teams as members of the National League Central Division. The Astros have won the first two games of the series, giving them the chance for their first series sweep since a May 23 victory over the <a href="https://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Cubs</a>.</p>
<p>If Houston is going to complete the sweep, they will have to solve Pirates starter <span>A.J. Burnett</span>. The veteran Burnett has pitched well this season, going 15-8 with a 3.64 ERA. He has lost his last three starts, though the losses have come more as a result of Pittsburgh's stagnant bats than poor pitching. Burnett is making his fourth start against Houston this season, with a 1-0 record and 4.42 ERA in his previous three appearances against the Astros.</p>
<p>Houston will send right-hander <span>Jordan Lyles</span> to the mound. Lyles holds a 4-11 record in his second major-league season, and has recorded a 5.40 ERA to date. He was roughed up in his last start against the Pirates, giving up five runs in just 4⅔ innings in a Sept. 4 loss.</p>
<p>First pitch is scheduled for 1:05 CT. Fox Sports Houston and KTRH 740 AM handle the broadcasts.</p>
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https://houston.sbnation.com/houston-astros/2012/9/23/3376750/pirates-vs-astros-aj-burnett-jordan-lylesPatrick Vint2012-09-22T21:36:13-05:002012-09-22T21:36:13-05:00Astros Vs. Pirates Game Recap: Houston Powers Past Pittsburgh
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<p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.crawfishboxes.com/">Houston Astros</a> used a three-run seventh inning to down the <a href="https://www.bucsdugout.com/">Pittsburgh Pirates</a>, 4-1.</p>
<p>Houston took an early 1-0 lead with a single off the bat of <span>Brett Wallace</span> in the first. Pittsburgh quickly answered in the top of the second, as <span>Gaby Sanchez</span> launched a leadoff home run, his seventh of the season.</p>
<p>Pirates' starter <span>Kevin Correia</span> and Astros rookie left-hander <span>Dallas Keuchel</span> kept things knotted at 1-1 until the Astros broke things open in the seventh. A single and an error put two runners on for catcher <span>Jason Castro</span>, who hit his third home run of the season to give the Astros a 4-1 lead.</p>
<p>Keuchel allowed four hits and one run over seven innings and <span>Hector Ambriz</span> and <span>Wilton Lopez</span> combined to log two perfect innings of relief.</p>
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https://houston.sbnation.com/houston-astros/2012/9/22/3375290/astros-vs-pirates-game-recap-houston-rallies-late-to-down-pittsburghBlaine Blontz2012-09-22T07:01:43-05:002012-09-22T07:01:43-05:00Astros Vs. Pirates: Time, TV, Radio Info And More
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<p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.crawfishboxes.com/">Houston Astros</a> are taking on the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.bucsdugout.com/">Pittsburgh Pirates</a> in the second game of their three-game series. After a 7-1 victory, the Astros are looking to win back-to-back games for only the second time since early August.</p>
<p>The Pirates are still hanging around in the wild card race and are 5.5 games back with 12 games left, so they need to win as many games as possible if they want to have a chance at that wild card spot. The Astros will be playing the spoiler role against the Pirates.</p>
<p>The Astros are sending out <span>Dallas Keuchel</span> to the mound who has struggled this year with a 2-7 record. Keuchel actually earned his second win of the year when he pitched 5.1 innings of shutout ball to beat the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.thegoodphight.com/">Phillies</a>.</p>
<p><b>Date/game time</b>: Sept. 21, 6:05 p.m. CT<br><b>Location</b>: Minute Maid Park, Houston<br><b>Television Coverage:</b> None<br><b>Radio</b>: KTRH 740 AM<br><b>Streaming Coverage</b>: <a href="http://mlb.tv" target="_blank">MLB.tv</a><br><b>Starting pitchers</b>: Dallas Keuchel (2-7, 4.97 ERA) vs. <span>Kevin Correia</span> (11-9, 4.09 ERA)</p>
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https://houston.sbnation.com/houston-astros/2012/9/22/3371662/astros-vs-pirates-time-tv-radio-info-and-moreJeremy Mauss2012-09-21T22:57:38-05:002012-09-21T22:57:38-05:00Astros Vs. Pirates Game Recap: Houston Dominates, Wins 7-1
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<a href="https://www.crawfishboxes.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Houston Astros</a> starting pitcher<span> Edgar Gonzalez </span>left Friday's game against the <a href="https://www.bucsdugout.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Pittsburgh Pirates</a> in the second inning with a strained hamstring, but Houston's bats propelled the Astros to a 7-1 victory. Astros shortstop <span>Jed Lowrie</span> hit a three-run homer in the first inning, and the Pirates never threatened a comeback.</div>
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<div>Gonzalez was replaced by <span>Fernando Martinez</span>, who picked up his second win of the season. The extent of Gonzalez's injury is unknown at this time, but his next expected start is Sept. 26th against the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.vivaelbirdos.com/">St. Louis Cardinals</a>.</div>
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<div>Astros first baseman <span>Brett Wallace</span> led the offensive charge, going 2-4 with 2 runs and 2 RBIs, including a solo homerun in the seventh.</div>
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<div>Pittsburgh's lone score came on s <span>Garrett Jones</span> solo homerun in the eighth, but it was too little, too late for the Pirates, who are now 4-15 in September and have lost 4 straight.</div>
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https://houston.sbnation.com/houston-astros/2012/9/21/3371516/astros-vs-pirates-final-score-recapGreg Wissinger2012-09-21T16:58:02-05:002012-09-21T16:58:02-05:00Astros Vs. Pirates Lineups: Edgar Gonzalez Starting His Fourth Game For Houston
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<p>The <a href="https://www.crawfishboxes.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Houston Astros</a> host the <a href="https://www.bucsdugout.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Pittsburgh Pirates</a> in a new three-game series. Houston is sending out Edgar Gonzalez to the mound, and it will be his fourth start for the Astros this season. Currently, he is 2-1 with an ERA of 4.40. The Astros are needing him to have a better start this time around where Gonzalez allowed five earned runs in just four innings of work.</p>
<p>As for the rest of the lineup, Brandon Barnes gets the start at centerfield and will be batting second in the lineup on Friday night. Jed Lowrie is back in the starting lineup after getting Thursday night off, and will be batting fifth and playing shortstop.</p>
<p>Astros lineup:<br>1. <span>Jose Altuve</span> 2B<br>2. <span>Brandon Barnes</span> CF<br>3. <span>Matt Dominguez</span> 3B<br>4. <span>Justin Maxwell</span> RF<br>5. <span>Jed Lowrie</span> SS<br>6. <span>Brett Wallace</span> 1B<br>7. <span>J.D. Martinez</span> LF<br>8. <span>Chris Snyder</span> C<br>9. Edgar Gonzalez P</p>
<p>Pirates: <br>1. Starling Marte LF<br>2. <span>Clint Barmes</span> SS<br>3. <span>Andrew McCutchen</span> CF<br>4. <span>Garrett Jones</span> RF<br>5. Gaby Sanchez 1B<br>6. <span>Pedro Alvarez</span> 3B<br>7. <span>Michael McKenry</span> C<br>8. <span>Brock Holt</span> 2B<br>9. <span>Jeff Locke</span> P</p>
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https://houston.sbnation.com/houston-astros/2012/9/21/3370338/astros-pirates-lineups-edgar-gonzalezJeremy Mauss2012-09-21T07:02:35-05:002012-09-21T07:02:35-05:00Astros Vs. Pirates Game 1 Preview: Edgar Gonzales And Jeff Locke Face Off In Rematch
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<p>Edgar Gonzales faces off with Jeff Locke as the Astros take on the Pirates. The two men pitched against each other on Sept. 3, with Gonzales picking up the win for Houston.</p> <p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.crawfishboxes.com/">Houston Astros</a> host the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.bucsdugout.com/">Pittsburgh Pirates</a> for a three game series beginning Friday. At 48-102 the Astros don't have much on the line, but they do have the chance to play spoiler to the Pirates' hopes for the NL Wild Cards.</p>
<p>Edgar Gonzales (2-1, 4.40 ERA) will pitch for Houston, facing off with <span>Jeff Locke</span> (0-1, 5.49 ERA for Pittsburgh. The two men faced off on Sept. 3 in what resulted in a 5-1 Houston win. Gonzales struck out five over 5-1/3 innings to get the win while the Astros took Locke for five runs on seven hits over five innings. Gonzales won his first two starts with Houston after being called up from the Mexican league, but struggled his last time out, giving up five runs on six hits over four innings against the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.thegoodphight.com/">Philadelphia Phillies</a>. </p>
<p><b>Game Time:</b> 8:05 p.m. ET<br><b>Television Coverage:</b> ROOT Sports, Fox Sports Houston<br><b>Streaming Coverage: </b><a href="http://www.mlb.tv">MLB.tv</a></p>
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