Stros have faced Chacon twice this year and have lit him up winning 13-1 on Aug. 27 (Hirsh pitched for Houston) and 14-1 on Aug 9.
Astros are on a roll , have won 7 straight and are only 1.5 games back of Cards in NL Central.
Astros 18-4 last 22 as a favorite , and have won 46 of last 67 against Pirates.
Houston's bullpen far superior to Pirates.
Astros are on a roll , have won 7 straight and are only 1.5 games back of Cards in NL Central.
Astros 18-4 last 22 as a favorite , and have won 46 of last 67 against Pirates.
Houston's bullpen far superior to Pirates.
Houson's Rookie Jason Hirsh (3-4, 5.83 ERA)
He limited the Pirates to one run in seven innings of Houston's 13-1 win Aug. 27.
The Pirates (65-92) counter with Shawn Chacon (7-6, 6.25),
The right-hander, though, has struggled in two starts against the Astros this season, going 0-2 with an 18.00 ERA in six total innings
He limited the Pirates to one run in seven innings of Houston's 13-1 win Aug. 27.
The Pirates (65-92) counter with Shawn Chacon (7-6, 6.25),
The right-hander, though, has struggled in two starts against the Astros this season, going 0-2 with an 18.00 ERA in six total innings
