Pirates at Astros 6/26/19 - MLB Picks & Predictions
The Pittsburgh Pirates are set to visit Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas for an interleague clash against the Houston Astros. The Pittsburgh Pirates come into this matchup with a 36-40 record, and they will be looking to continue their success after closing their recent series against the San Diego Padres with a win, 11-10 in 11 innings. Steven Brault received the starting nod for the Pittsburgh Pirates, and he struggled as he gave up 3 earned runs in 5 innings. Bryan Reynolds had a big game from the plate for the Pittsburgh Pirates as he went 2 for 3 with 2 RBIs.
The Pittsburgh Pirates are set to start Joe Musgrove (5-7, 4.57 ERA) who had success in his latest start as he gave up 1 earned run in 7 innings against the San Diego Padres. Joe Musgrove has never recorded a start against the Houston Astros, but he has struggled in 9 road appearances this season as he is 2-4 with a 4.19 ERA. The Houston Astros come into this matchup with a 49-30 record, and they will be looking to continue their success after closing their recent series against the New York Yankees with a win, 9-4. Justin Verlander received the starting nod for the Houston Astros, and he had a solid outing as he gave up 3 earned runs in 7 innings. Tyler White had a big game from the plate for the Houston Astros as he contributed 1 HR and 4 RBIs.
The Houston Astros are set to start Framber Valdez (3-3, 3.61 ERA) who struggled in his latest start as he gave up 5 earned runs in 3.1 innings against the New York Yankees. Framber Valdez has never recorded a start against the Pittsburgh Pirates, but he has had success in 9 home appearances this season as he is 2-0 with a 2.55 ERA.
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The Houston Astros have dominated the Pittsburgh Pirates at home as of recent as they have won 26 of their last 38 meetings. The Houston Astros have struggled as of recent as they have dropped 7 of their last 8 games, but they still sit 6.5 games above the Texas Rangers for the AL West lead. The Houston Astros will be starting their young pitcher in Framber Lopez who has posted an impressive 3.61 ERA, and he has been even better at home where he has a 2.55. The Houston Astros have one of the best lineups in baseball with Jose Altuve, George Springer, and Alex Bregman which spells trouble for the traveling Pirates. Final Score Prediction, Houston Astros win 5-4.
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