Pirates shut out 1-0 by Astros

Shane Youman(2-2) pitched a 4-hitter and gave up 1 run over 8 innings but lost the game as the Pitates could get nothing going at the plate, losing 1-0 Sunday afternoon in Pittsburgh. The Pirates have lost 8 of 9 games since the All-Star break. After being swept by the Braves in Atlanta they came home and lost 5 of 6 to the Astros and Rockies. Now they have to travel to play the first-place New York Mets and Philadelphia Phillies. Woody Williams(5-11) who has struggled all year pitched a great game against the Pirates Sunday. He pitched 8 innings and gave up 0 runs on 5 hits. Brad Lidge picked up his 3rd save. The only run of the game was scored when Luke Scott singled home Brad Ausmus in the top of the 6th with two outs. The Pirates fall to 41-56