GameDay #144 at Astros

Pirates (60-83) at Astros (77-67)8:05--Minute Maid Park, HoustonRoss Ohlendorf (1-1, 6.26) vs. Randy Wolf (9-11, 4.47)[Preview]----------Alright, so maybe I'm not giving the Astros enough credit. They ARE 10 games over .500 and have the best record in baseball since the All Star Break. My point is, if they do not make the playoffs (which is still a tough task for them at the moment), they will start off the next few years in worse shape than us. GM Ed Wade plundered the Houston minor league system for an improbable run this year. If it doesn't pan out, that will be a big mistake, and time is running out.-The Bucs will be looking to make the playoff push even harder for the 'Stros by beating them for the next few nights. Randy Wolf goes for Houston, and although his numbers are nothing to write home about, he IS coming off a shutout of the potent Cubs. He's also 5-1 against the Pirates.-[flickr.com]No pierogie racing tonight at Minute Maid, but the Big "O" w...