Zach Duke

The Astros’ foundering ship has come to rest at the bottom of the National League Central standings, scuttled by the Pittsburgh Pirates, who completed a hard-to-figure sweep with an 8-7 victory Wednesday.  

HOUSTON (AP) - Jason Bay hit a two-run homer and the Pittsburgh Pirates earned their first road sweep this season with an 8-7 win over the Houston Astros on Wednesday.  

HOUSTON - Paul Maholm shut down the Astros for eight innings, Freddy Sanchez homered for the second straight game and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat Houston 8-2 on Tuesday night. Ryan Doumit hit a three-run homer and Nate McLouth added a solo shot as the Pirates beat the Astros for the sixth time...  

Doug Mientkiewicz went 4-for-4 with a pair of runs batted in, and the Pittsburgh Pirates won a wild, 8-7, decision over the Houston Astros in the finale of a three-game series at Minute Maid Park.  

Three days after they were swept by Colorado, the Pittsburgh Pirates feel much better after doing the same to Houston.  

Jason Bay hit a two-run homer and the Pittsburgh Pirates earned their first road sweep this season with an 8-7 win over the Houston Astros on Wednesday.  

Fans presenting their Giant Eagle Advantage Card at the PNC Park Box Office in advance of the day of game will have the opportunity to receive $10 off any ...  

Three days after they were swept by Colorado, the Pittsburgh Pirates feel much better after doing the same to Houston.  

Jason Bay, of Trail, B.C., hit a two-run homer and the Pittsburgh Pirates earned their first road sweep this season with an 8-7 win over the Houston Astros on Wednesday.  

The Astros have somehow managed to win series from contending clubs such as Boston, Milwaukee, Tampa Bay and the Chicago Cubs this season. Beating the hapless Pittsburgh Pirates has been another story.  

Houston, TX (Sports Network) - Paul Maholm threw eight strong innings as the Pittsburgh Pirates took an 8-2 win over the Houston Astros in the second of a ...  

Paul Maholm shut down the Astros for eight innings, Freddy Sanchez homered for the second straight game and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat Houston 8-2 on Tuesday night.  

HOUSTON (AP) ― After a weekend of offensive struggles, the Pittsburgh Pirates are having no problem scoring runs against the Houston Astros. Paul Maholm shut down the Astros for eight innings, Freddy Sanchez homered for the second straight game and ...  

HOUSTON - After a weekend of offensive struggles, the Pittsburgh Pirates are having no problem scoring runs against the Houston Astros.  

Paul Maholm threw eight strong innings as the Pittsburgh Pirates took an 8-2 win over the Houston Astros in the second of a three-game set at Minute Maid Park.