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Central-leading Astros take on Pittsburgh
The Pirates look to take a National League Central win from Houston on Friday when the teams take the field at Minute Maid Park.
Stuck in last place in the National League Central with a 5-12 mark, the Pirates send Zach Duke to the hill today to try to climb their way out of the cellar. Duke brings a 1-1 record and a 4.50 ERA into this game.
Sporting a 10-5 overall record and a 2-1 mark within the division, the Astros aim to knock the Pirates (3-10 in the division) for a loss.
The Astros are favored slightly by the bookmakers, who opened the game at -125. They are 10-5 on the season, while the Pirates bring a 5-12 mark to the table. The total has been set at 8.5.
Last time out, the Pirates lost to the Cardinals 4-0 as underdogs. That contest went under the closing total.
Phil Garner's team was busy last game losing to Milwaukee 7-2 as favorites. The 9 runs sent that game over the total of 8.5.
Pittsburgh pitchers are charitable with the baserunners, giving up more hits per game than just about every team in the league. The Astros hitters could see a lot of good pitches to hit today.
The Pirates look to take a National League Central win from Houston on Friday when the teams take the field at Minute Maid Park.
Stuck in last place in the National League Central with a 5-12 mark, the Pirates send Zach Duke to the hill today to try to climb their way out of the cellar. Duke brings a 1-1 record and a 4.50 ERA into this game.
Sporting a 10-5 overall record and a 2-1 mark within the division, the Astros aim to knock the Pirates (3-10 in the division) for a loss.
The Astros are favored slightly by the bookmakers, who opened the game at -125. They are 10-5 on the season, while the Pirates bring a 5-12 mark to the table. The total has been set at 8.5.
Last time out, the Pirates lost to the Cardinals 4-0 as underdogs. That contest went under the closing total.
Phil Garner's team was busy last game losing to Milwaukee 7-2 as favorites. The 9 runs sent that game over the total of 8.5.
Pittsburgh pitchers are charitable with the baserunners, giving up more hits per game than just about every team in the league. The Astros hitters could see a lot of good pitches to hit today.
