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On The Field
PNC Park
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Dallas Keuchel
Kevin Correia
L (1-1)
IP H ER BB K ERA
5.2 7 4 4 2 2.45
W (5-6)
IP H ER BB K ERA
6.0 6 3 2 1 4.34
Joel Hanrahan
S (21)
IP H ER BB K ERA
1.0 1 1 0 0 2.53

Pirates 6, Astros 4
Two months ago, an early two-run deficit would have had the Pittsburgh Pirates scrambling. Now, it's just a blip. And for the moment, two decades of losing almost seem to be one, too. Mike McKenry and Pedro Alvarez drove in two runs apiece and the Pirates looked pretty comfortable during their first day in first place, beating the Houston Astros 6-4 on Wednesday. The Astros have lost seventh straight and shipped veteran first baseman Carlos Lee to the...
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Scoring Summary
Top of 2nd
- J.Castro hit a sacrifice fly to left fielder Sutton, Ca.Lee scored.
- Bogusevic singled to right, S.Moore scored, J.D.Martinez to third.
Bottom of 2nd
- McKenry hit a sacrifice fly to center fielder Schafer, McGehee scored, G.Jones to third, P.Alvarez to second.
- Barmes singled to left, G.Jones scored, P.Alvarez to third.
- Barmes was out advancing, left fielder J.D.Martinez to catcher J.Castro to second baseman Altuve, P.Alvarez scored, Barmes out.
Bottom of 4th
- McKenry doubled to left, G.Jones scored, P.Alvarez to third.
Top of 5th
- Altuve grounded out, third baseman P.Alvarez to first baseman McGehee, Bogusevic scored, Bixler to second.
Bottom of 7th
- P.Alvarez singled to center, Walker scored, McCutchen scored, G.Jones to second.
Top of 9th
- J.D.Martinez homered to left on a 1-0 count.

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
Astros (32-50)
Season Stats | Roster
Pirates (45-36)
Season Stats | Roster
Lineup
Name AB R H RBI BB
1. J. Schafer, CF 2 0 0 0 0
1. B. Bixler, RF-SS 3 0 1 0 0
2. J. Altuve, 2B 4 0 1 1 0
3. J. Lowrie, SS 3 0 0 0 1
3. D. Carpenter, P 0 0 0 0 0
3. F. Abad, P 0 0 0 0 0
4. C. Lee, 1B 3 1 1 0 0
4. M. Downs, 1B 1 0 0 0 0
5. S. Moore, 3B-RF 4 1 2 0 0
6. J. Castro, C 3 0 0 1 0
7. J. Martinez, LF 4 1 2 1 0
8. B. Bogusevic, RF-CF 3 1 2 1 1
9. D. Keuchel, P 1 0 0 0 0
9. F. Rodriguez, P 0 0 0 0 0
9. C. Johnson, PH-3B 2 0 0 0 0
Totals 33 4 9 4 2
Lineup
Name AB R H RBI BB
1. D. Sutton, LF 4 0 1 0 0
1. B. Lincoln, P 0 0 0 0 0
1. J. Grilli, P 0 0 0 0 0
1. J. Harrison, PH 1 0 0 0 0
1. J. Hanrahan, P 0 0 0 0 0
2. N. Walker, 2B 5 1 1 0 0
3. A. McCutchen, CF 3 1 1 0 1
4. C. McGehee, 1B 3 1 0 0 1
5. G. Jones, RF 4 2 2 0 0
6. P. Alvarez, 3B 2 1 1 2 2
7. M. McKenry, C 3 0 2 2 0
8. C. Barmes, SS 4 0 1 1 0
9. K. Correia, P 2 0 0 0 0
9. E. Fryer, PH 1 0 1 0 0
9. G. Hernandez, LF 1 0 0 0 0
Totals 33 6 10 5 4
Pitcher
Name IP H R ER BB K ERA*
D Keuchel
(L, 1-1)		 5.2 7 4 4 4 2 2.45
F Rodriguez 0.1 0 0 0 0 0 6.39
D Carpenter 0.1 2 2 2 0 0 6.07
F Abad 1.2 1 0 0 0 2 2.95
Pitcher
Name IP H R ER BB K ERA*
K Correia
(W, 5-6)		 6.0 6 3 3 2 1 4.34
B Lincoln
(H, 2)		 1.0 2 0 0 0 1 3.14
J Grilli
(H, 20)		 1.0 0 0 0 0 1 1.93
J Hanrahan
(S, 21)		 1.0 1 1 1 0 0 2.53
* = Season Stat

BATTING
HR: J Martinez (11)
BASERUNNING
SB: J Altuve (13), B Bogusevic (9)
BATTING
2B: D Sutton (4), G Jones (12), M McKenry (6)
Complete Box Score

Player News
Astros
Ronny Cedeno (HOU - SS)

News: Cedeno, who returned Friday from a sinus issue, has lost some weight from the illness that caused significant dizziness and vomiting, according to the team's official site.  (RotoWire - Sat. May 25, 2013)
Justin Maxwell (HOU - CF)

News: Maxwell's rehab assignment from a fractured left hand will begin in the Astros' extended spring training facility in Kissimmee, FL. If all goes well there, he will report to Low-A Quad Cities within a week to continue his rehab, according to the team's official site.  (RotoWire - Sat. May 25, 2013)
Jose Veras (HOU - P)

News: Veras suffered a blown save Friday while giving up a pair of walks and a three-run homer in a loss to Oakland.  (RotoWire - Fri. May 24, 2013)
Pirates
John McDonald (PIT - SS)

News: McDonald (back/elbow) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Indianapolis on Monday, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's Bill Brink reports.  (RotoWire - Sat. May 25, 2013)
Jeff Karstens (PIT - P)

News: Karstens (shoulder) felt pain in his right shoulder Friday and has been shut down.  (RotoWire - Fri. May 24, 2013)
Chase d'Arnaud (PIT - SS)

News: D'Arnaud (thumb) had his rehab assignment transferred to Triple-A Indianapolis on Friday, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.  (RotoWire - Fri. May 24, 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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