Jeff Karstens needs only 83 pitches to throw a shutout as Pittsburgh defeats Houston, 4 – 0. The win moves the Pirates into first place in the NL Central as the Cardinals and Brewersboth lose; they have not been in first this late in a season since 1997.

On July 15, 2011 Jeff Karstens needs only 83 pitches to throw a shutout as Pittsburgh defeats Houston, 4 – 0. The win moves the Pirates into first place in the NL Central as the Cardinals and Brewersboth lose; they have not been in first this late in a season since 1997.

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