The end of the 'Stros

I know you're sad this is our last game of the year against the Astros. Today Paul Maholm makes his return to the mound against Brandon Backe, who's also recently back from injury. As usual, the Pirates playing on Sunday afternoon is kind of like a tree falling in a forest with no one around. Meanwhile, since the Panthers are playing the Texans today, I get the pleasure of seeing both Houston teams in action. I consider myself quite lucky.