Barajas had a two out RBI single in the 8th to put the Pirates on top for good. Alex Presley and Neil Walker hit solo home runs in the first and fourth innings respectively to give the Pirates leads early on. They got a run in the sixth on another wild pitch from Houston pitcher Armando Galaragga.
Wandy Rodriguez made his first Pirate debut and got a quality start, pitching six innings and allowing three runs. He struck out five but struggled a bit with control, walking five of his former teammates.
Not the best looking win, but it was a win nonetheless. The Pirates finish out their series with the Astros tomorrow before heading to Wrigley Field to face the Cubs.