
Tim Hudson has won three decisions in a row, and he's completed six innings in all but one of his starts this season. The right-hander has yet to allow more than three earned runs this season, and he's 4-3 with a 2.82 ERA in his career against the Pirates.
The Braves have won four in a row and eight of their past 10 games..
Team System Trends
When ANY MLB Team played as a -140 to -160 Road Favorite - 1st game of a series - Playing on Friday - Coming off a Home win as a Favorite - Coming off a 1 run win
SU:- 13-2-0

Starting Pitchers
Tampa Bay: Garza (5-1, 2.38 ERA) who's 3-0 with a 1.99 ERA in four road outings.
Houston: Myers (2-3, 3.67 ERA)
The Astros have lost six of seven and were shut out for the sixth time Thursday night, losing 4-0 to Colorado. They went 6-9 in interleague play last year.