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Astros try to extend division lead
Fresh off a win last game, Houston can stay on a roll Saturday by handling the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Stuck in last place in the National League Central with a 5-13 mark, the Pirates send Ian Snell to the hill today to try to climb their way out of the cellar. Snell brings a 0-1 record and a 9.60 ERA into this game.
Sporting a 5-13 overall record and a 3-11 mark within the division, the Pirates aim to knock the Astros (3-1 in the division) for a loss.
Oddsmakers like the Astros in this one, opening the line at 160 in favor of Houston. They are 11-5 this season, while the Pirates are 5-13. The total, which is 10-5-1 to the OVER in Astros games and 10-7-1 in Pirates games, opened at 9.5.
After losing their last game, Jim Tracy's team looks to bounce back with a solid showing on the road Saturday. They were underdogs in that game, which went under the total of 9.
It's a tough stat for Pittsburgh to overcome. They average 4.7 runs per game, one of the bottom three in the league and well less than the 5.7 plated on average by Astros hitters.
PIT: I. Snell (0-1, 9.60)
HOU: T. Buchholz (0-1, 3.18)
Fresh off a win last game, Houston can stay on a roll Saturday by handling the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Stuck in last place in the National League Central with a 5-13 mark, the Pirates send Ian Snell to the hill today to try to climb their way out of the cellar. Snell brings a 0-1 record and a 9.60 ERA into this game.
Sporting a 5-13 overall record and a 3-11 mark within the division, the Pirates aim to knock the Astros (3-1 in the division) for a loss.
Oddsmakers like the Astros in this one, opening the line at 160 in favor of Houston. They are 11-5 this season, while the Pirates are 5-13. The total, which is 10-5-1 to the OVER in Astros games and 10-7-1 in Pirates games, opened at 9.5.
After losing their last game, Jim Tracy's team looks to bounce back with a solid showing on the road Saturday. They were underdogs in that game, which went under the total of 9.
It's a tough stat for Pittsburgh to overcome. They average 4.7 runs per game, one of the bottom three in the league and well less than the 5.7 plated on average by Astros hitters.
PIT: I. Snell (0-1, 9.60)
HOU: T. Buchholz (0-1, 3.18)
