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Pitching Matchup
RHP Doug Fister (11-8, 3.76 ERA, 1.31 WHIP) vs. RHP Jameson Taillon (3-2, 3.00 ERA, 1.09 WHIP)
It’s 2012 again. The Astros play a three-game series against the Pirates. The winner pushed further towards the playoffs, the loser spins harder to earth after hopes of a strong season started the year.
The Astros send out Doug Fister in game one.