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The Pirates were able to capitalize on the mistake help propel them to the win.<\/p>\n<p>The Pirates were trailing in the sixth inning 1-0, but only because of the great pitching by Paul Maholm who pitched seven innings giving up one run on six hits. In fact it was a bit of a pitcher duel until the Pirates opened up on Astros starter J.A. Happ for two runs.<\/p>\n<p>Happ could have gotten out for the innings if it had not been for Castro\u2019s error that allowed Garrett Jones to score on the fielder\u2019s choice at home. \u00a0\u00a0Batter Ronny Cedeno and base runner Pedo Alvarez would to advance during the play.<\/p>\n<p>Andy LaRoche would drive in another run with a sacrifice fly.<\/p>\n<p>The Pirates would then take advantage of Houston\u2019s shaky bullpen racking up seven more runs in the final two innings. The Pirates would face five pitchers in two short innings.<\/p>\n<p>A two run double by Pedro Alvarez highlighted a three run seventh inning. 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