Astros sweep Pirates. Even Season Record.

April 25 - Avenging a season opening sweep by the San Francisco Giants, the Houston Astros romped 10 -3 in the third game of the three game series sweep over the wilting Pittsburgh Pirates, who endured their second consecutive sweep. Pirate pitching gave up 8 walks, hit one batter and allowed 6 steals. Astros pitcher Brett Myers tried in vain to loss serving up 11 singles in six innings, but won nonetheless.

April 23 - The series started off with a close game with Astro ace pitcher Roy Oswalt throwing seven solid innings. Oswalt got his first season win 4-3 after pitching well against opponents' #1 pitchers. Carlos Lee provided the offense with 2 RBI's.

April 24 - The middle game of the series saw a horrible incident with Pirate pitcher Chris Jakubaukas getting hit in the head with a come-backer. Taken to the hospital, thankfully it appears he will be okay. Astros pitcher Wandy Rodriquez faired much better throwing seven and 1/3 innings for the 5-2 win. The Astros collected 13 hits with everyone in the lineup getting a hit.