Ahh the Astros

If there's one thing that's been able to pick up the spirits of disgruntled Pirate fans this year, it's definitely the Astros. We're 6-0 against them and as near as I can tell, both of our series sweeps have been against them this year. They're slumping (1-5 since the break) and so are we (0-6 since the break). They're sending Roy Oswalt to the mound tonight to face off against Tom Gorzelanny. The lineups aren't out yet, but it seems possible that we will see the debut of Cesar Izturis in black and gold tonight. I know you're holding your breath. Personally, I just want to see any sign of life from this crappy team right now. People got mad when we walked out of a game last month, but people don't seem nearly as pissed that the Pirates are walking out on the season.