First pitch: Cedeno, McCutchen scratched as Astros try to take series from Pirates
PITTSBURGH — The Astros and Pirates will be shorthanded for a three-game series finale that starts at 12:35 CT Sunday at PNC Park. Pittsburgh’s Andrew McCutchen (sore right knee) was a late scratch, while the Astros’ Ronny Cedeno (sinus infection) was also removed from the initial posted lineup. The Astros_edged the Pirates 4-2 in 11 innings on Saturday. A victory Sunday would give the Astros a 2-1 series win and a 3-3 mark on the road against two strong teams, Pittsburgh and Detroit. No. 1 starter Bud Norris was initially scheduled to take the mound for the finale. His start was bumped to Tuesday against Kansas City in Houston due [...]
