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Wilson leads Bucs past Astros

July 8 by Jim Rosati

There\'s just something about Minute Maid Park that turns Pittsburgh Pirates\' shortstop Jack Wilson into a power hitter. Wilson started the scoring today with a 2-run home run off Houston Astros\' starter Brian Moehler in the top of the 3rd inning. It was Wilson\'s 4th homer of the season and his 60th of his career. Out of those 60, 10 have come at Minute Maid Park, where his career HR/AB ratio... Read More

NL CENTRAL STANDINGS

	W	L	GB	PCT
Cardinals	47	40	--	.540
Brewers	44	41	2	.518
Cubs	41	41	3.5	.500
Astros	42	43	4	.494
Reds	41	43	4.5	.488
Pirates	38	47	8	.447
Complete Standings

TEAM LEADERS

Wins:	Wandy Rodríguez	14
ERA:	LaTroy Hawkins	2.13
BAVG:	Miguel Tejada	0.313
HR:	Carlos Lee	26
RBI:	Carlos Lee	102
SB:	Michael Bourn	61

ASTROS INJURIES

Doug Brocail	15-Day DL	May 4
Aaron Boone	60-Day DL	Mar 27

ASTROS TRANSACTIONS

Jul 16:	Wesley Wright	Recalled from Minors
Jul 13:	Felipe Paulino	Optioned to Minors
Jul 11:	Matt Kata	Optioned to Minors
Jul 10:	Chris Coste	Claimed off Waivers from Phillies
Jul 1:	German Duran	Claimed off Waivers from Texas
Jun 30:	Wesley Wright	Outrighted to Minors

ASTROS NEWS & ANALYSIS

A Jack Wilson Homer and a 4-Run 7th Inning Propell Pirates to Victory

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