Pirates vs Astros starting pitchers
- Hunter Brown for Houston Astros
Pirates vs Astros statistics
| Stat |
Pirates |
Astros |
| Hits |
828 (25th) |
952 (2nd) |
| Batting Average |
.231 (26th) |
.262 (2nd) |
| Runs Batted In |
427 (21st) |
476 (12th) |
| Runs |
441 (Tied-23rd) |
495 (12th) |
| Home Runs |
106 (Tied-24th) |
121 (11th) |
| Walks |
330 (14th) |
287 (27th) |
| Stolen Bases |
63 (20th) |
66 (Tied-17th) |
| Strikeouts |
965 (5th) |
752 (28th) |
| Pitches |
15585 (16th) |
14647 (29th) |
Houston Astros recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 7/29/24 |
vs Pittsburgh Pirates |
L |
5-3 |
| 7/28/24 |
vs Los Angeles Dodgers |
L |
6-2 |
| 7/27/24 |
vs Los Angeles Dodgers |
W |
7-6 |
| 7/26/24 |
vs Los Angeles Dodgers |
W |
5-0 |
| 7/24/24 |
@ Oakland Athletics |
W |
8-1 |
Pittsburgh Pirates recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 7/29/24 |
@ Houston Astros |
W |
5-3 |
| 7/28/24 |
@ Arizona Diamondbacks |
W |
6-5 F/10 |
| 7/27/24 |
@ Arizona Diamondbacks |
L |
9-5 |
| 7/26/24 |
@ Arizona Diamondbacks |
L |
4-3 |
| 7/24/24 |
vs St. Louis Cardinals |
W |
5-0 |
Pirates vs Astros predictions
Heading into the next faceoff against the Houston Astros, key players on the Pittsburgh Pirates look poised to make an impact. Bryan Reynolds, always a reliable powerhouse, is projected to keep his batting strong, potentially adding crucial runs and maintaining his average that hovers around .288. With his ability to connect with the ball, he's likely to be a significant threat at the plate. Another player to watch is Oneil Cruz, whose powerful hitting could turn the game in Pittsburgh's favor at any moment. His blend of speed and power might just be the X-factor the Pirates need in this series.
On the Houston Astros front, Jose Altuve remains a critical component of their lineup and his performance at the plate could be a game-changer. His batting average of .311 speaks volumes, suggesting he'll likely continue to get on base and score runs. Another strong contributor could be Yordan Alvarez, who's anticipated to add to his tally of 20 home runs this season. The Astros will be relying heavily on their offensive strength and these two players, in particular, to keep the scoreboard ticking.
Considering the strengths and projections for both teams, this game looks to be a closely contested battle. However, the Houston Astros seem to have a slight edge, especially with their strong batting lineup and home field advantage at Minute Maid Park. While the Pittsburgh Pirates are definitely capable of pulling off an upset, especially with their potential for big plays from key individuals, the Astros' consistent performance might just tip the scales in their favor in what promises to be another thrilling MLB showdown.
Houston Astros injuries
- Jayden Murray (SP): Day-To-Day
- Justin Verlander (SP): 15-Day-IL
- Jairo Solis (SP): Day-To-Day
- Kyle Tucker (RF): 10-Day-IL
- Lance McCullers Jr. (SP): 60-Day-IL
Pittsburgh Pirates injuries
- Ji Hwan Bae (CF): Day-To-Day
- Joshua Palacios (RF): Day-To-Day
- Cristofer Melendez (SP): Out
- Ryan Borucki (RP): 60-Day-IL
- Jared Jones (SP): 15-Day-IL
Pirates vs Astros game info
| Venue |
Minute Maid Park |
| Location |
Houston, Texas |
| First pitch |
Tue 8:10 PM |
| TV |
Space City Home Network |
| Temperature |
88° |
| Chance of Rain |
37% |
