The Astros are ready to roll again after going an embarrassing 1-6 on their just concluded road trip with their last four games coming against the Yankees.

Now Houston drops way down in class. The Astros' last four home victories have been by an average of six runs. They are an American League-best 27-11 at home.

Trevor Williams has been struggling for the Pirates with a 5.86 ERA in his last five starts. He was just beat up for seven runs on nine hits in five innings against the Tigers six days ago.

Gerrit Cole is having a magnificent season leading the majors in strikeouts with 148 while walking just 25. He has a career-best 1.02 WHIP. Cole is going to be extra pumped for this matchup. It's the first time he is facing the Pirates after playing his first five years with them.