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Pirates vs. Astros

Game 1: Odaliz Perez (2-1, 5.29) vs. Andy Pettitte (4-1, 6.03)

The Astros continue to show they're not invincible, losing by 7 to the Pirates. Andy Pettitte continued his bad pitching performance this year, allowing 9 runs in 4.2 innings. The only bright spot for Houston was Taylor Buchholz, who pitched the rest of the game in relief for Pettitte, allowing 2 hits and no runs. On the Pirates side, Odalis Perez went 8 innings, allowing 4 hits and 2 runs, while Craig Wilson went 3-5 with a homer.

Pirates 9, Astros 2
W: Odalis Perez (3-1)
L: Andy Pettitte (4-2)
PoG: Craig Wilson 3-5, HR, 2 RBI, 3 R

Game 2: Kip Wells (0-2, 6.32) vs. Roger Clemens (3-0, 3.15)

The Astros bounced back from a big loss with a big win. Kelly Stinnett, recently traded to the Astros, proved his worth, going 2-4 with a homer in his first start. Lance Berkman also had a great game to lead the Astros to the win. Roger Clemens went 5.2 innings allowing 5 runs, but still came away with the win.

Astros 11, Pirates 6
W: Roger Clemens (4-0)
L: Brian Meadows (1-2)
PoG: Lance Berkman 2-4, HR, 3 RBI, R



Game 3: Oliver Perez (NR) vs. Wade Miller (3-2, 4.94)

The game was a pitching duel until the 6th inning, with both teams being shutout through 5. Craig Wilson broke up the tie in the top of the 6th with a 2 run bomb, but the Astros regained the lead promply in the bottom of the inning with 2 run homers by Jeff Bagwell and Richard Hidalgo, Bagwell's going 466 feet. Adam Everett sealed the deal in the 7th with a 3-run dinger and the Pirates didn't score again.

Astros 7, Pirates 2
W: Wade Miller (4-2)
L: Oliver Perez (0-1)
PoG: Adam Everett 3-4, HR, 3 RBI, 2 R