Astros take advantage of Roansy Contreras’ control issues to pound Pirates
Apr. 10—A day after losing Oneil Cruz to an injury expected to keep the shortstop out four months, the Pittsburgh Pirates knew their resolve would be tested by a visit from the World Series champions.
The Houston Astros took advantage of Cruz’s absence and Roansy Contreras’ control issues to beat the Pirates, 8-2, on Monday night before 10,222 at PNC Park.
“We’re definitely going to miss Oneil,…