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On The Field
PNC Park
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Bud Norris
James McDonald
W (3-1)
IP H ER BB K ERA
6.0 3 0 0 8 3.95
L (2-2)
IP H ER BB K ERA
8.0 4 1 2 8 2.42
Brett Myers
S (9)
IP H ER BB K ERA
1.0 0 0 0 0 0.77

Astros 1, Pirates 0
Bud Norris is getting comfortable in uncomfortable situations. So are the rest of the suddenly competitive Houston Astros. The right-hander allowed three hits in six sharp innings and worked out of a pair of major jams to lead the Astros to a 1-0 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday night. Norris (3-1) struck out eight and didn't walk a batter while dropping his ERA to 3.95. His best work came in the sixth when he escaped unscathed after...
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Scoring Summary
Top of 2nd
- Maxwell grounded into a double play, third baseman P.Alvarez to second baseman Walker to first baseman G.Jones, Bogusevic scored, C.Johnson out.

Season Series
Date Home Score Pitchers
Fri 5/17 Pit HOU 4 at
PIT 5
W: Wilson
L: Gonzalez
Sat 5/18 Pit HOU 4 at
PIT 2
W: Cisnero
L: Morris
Sun 5/19 Pit HOU 0 at
PIT 1
W: Locke
L: Harrell
Box Scores
Lineup
Name AB R H RBI BB
1. J. Schafer, CF 4 0 0 0 0
2. J. Lowrie, SS 4 0 1 0 0
3. J. Altuve, 2B 3 0 0 0 1
4. C. Lee, 1B 4 0 0 0 0
5. B. Bogusevic, RF 3 1 1 0 0
6. C. Johnson, 3B 3 0 2 0 0
7. J. Maxwell, LF 3 0 0 0 0
7. W. Lopez, P 0 0 0 0 0
7. B. Myers, P 0 0 0 0 0
8. J. Castro, C 2 0 0 0 1
9. B. Norris, P 2 0 0 0 0
9. W. Wright, P 0 0 0 0 0
9. T. Buck, LF 1 0 0 0 0
Totals 29 1 4 0 2
Lineup
Name AB R H RBI BB
1. J. Tabata, RF 4 0 1 0 0
2. N. McLouth, LF 4 0 0 0 0
3. A. McCutchen, CF 4 0 0 0 0
4. P. Alvarez, 3B 3 0 0 0 0
5. N. Walker, 2B 3 0 0 0 0
6. G. Jones, 1B 2 0 0 0 0
6. C. McGehee, PH-1B 1 0 0 0 0
7. R. Barajas, C 3 0 2 0 0
7. J. Harrison, PR 0 0 0 0 0
7. M. McKenry, C 0 0 0 0 0
8. C. Barmes, SS 3 0 1 0 0
9. J. McDonald, P 1 0 0 0 0
9. A. Presley, PH 1 0 0 0 0
9. J. Hughes, P 0 0 0 0 0
Totals 29 0 4 0 0
Pitcher
Name IP H R ER BB K ERA*
B Norris
(W, 3-1)
6.0 3 0 0 0 8 3.95
W Wright
(H, 5)
0.2 0 0 0 0 1 3.52
W Lopez
(H, 3)
1.1 1 0 0 0 2 1.83
B Myers
(S, 9)
1.0 0 0 0 0 0 0.77
Pitcher
Name IP H R ER BB K ERA*
J McDonald
(L, 2-2)
8.0 4 1 1 2 8 2.42
J Hughes 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 1.53
* = Season Stat

BATTING
2B: J Lowrie (5)
BATTING
2B: R Barajas (4)
3B: J Tabata (1)
BASERUNNING
CS: A McCutchen (3)
Complete Box Score

Player News
Astros
Bud Norris (HOU - P)

News: Norris's return from a sore lower back will not be pushed back again, according to the Houston Chronicle.  (RotoWire - Thu. May 23, 2013)
Jordan Lyles (HOU - P)

News: Lyles is working to improve the location of his pitches, the Houston Chronicle reports.  (RotoWire - Thu. May 23, 2013)
Jose Veras (HOU - P)

News: Veras picked up his eighth save of the season after tossign a perfect ninth inning during the Astros' 3-1 win over the Royals on Wednesday.  (RotoWire - Thu. May 23, 2013)
Pirates
Russell Martin (PIT - C)

News: Martin is not in the starting lineup Thursday against the Cubs.  (RotoWire - Thu. May 23, 2013)
Mike McKenry (PIT - C)

News: McKenry is making a spot start Thursday against the Cubs.  (RotoWire - Thu. May 23, 2013)
Mark Melancon (PIT - P)

News: Melancon picked up his first save of the season Wednesday, tossing a scoreless inning to close the door on the Cubs.  (RotoWire - Wed. May 22, 2013)

Injury Report
Astros
NameInjuryStatus
B NorrisLeft game - lower back spasmsday-to-day
J MaxwellFractured left handon 15-day DL
J FieldsRight forearm strainon 15-day DL
A WhiteRight elbow strainon 60-day DL
Pirates
NameInjuryStatus
A McCutchenSore right kneeday-to-day
J McDonaldLower back discomforton 15-day DL
J McDonaldRight shoulder discomforton 15-day DL
J KarstensRight shoulder inflammationon 15-day DL
C MortonRecovery from right elbow surgeryon 15-day DL
C d'ArnaudLeft thumb surgeryon 60-day DL

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