Paul Skenes is starting for the Pirates in this game and he is 6-1 with a 1.93 ERA this season. He was charged with his 1st loss of the season in his last start, but he only allowed 2 earned runs in a 2-1 loss. He has been very good all season as he has allowed 2 earned runs or less in each of his last 7 as well as 10 of his last 11 starts and he has not allowed more than 3 earned runs in any of his 12 starts this season either. Jake Bloss is starting for the Astros in this game and he is 0-1 with a 6.94 ERA this season. He is also in his rookie season just like Skenes, but he has not been as good as he has made 3 starts this season and has allowed at least 2 earned runs in each, coming off of a start which he allowed 5 earned runs in 4 innings as well. Skenes has been the more consistent starter this season and the Pirates always get up for him with some runs. The Pirates will win this game.