"With how well Brett Myers pitched, the Astros' largest offensive output in a week was just a bonus that helped them snap one more streak on a night that ended several.

Amid more rain in soggy Pittsburgh, Myers allowed only a solo home run in 72/3 efficient innings to lead the Astros to a 4-1 victory over the Pirates on Tuesday night at PNC Park.

The victory seemed a cure-all. The Astros snapped a four-game skid, and, with a pair of insurance runs in the ninth inning, broke their five-game streak without scoring more than two runs."