Astros: Jeff Bagwell is hitting .353 (12-for-34) against the Reds this season with eight RBIs and four doubles.

Brewers: Milwaukee is 6-4 against Pittsburgh.

Reds: Cincinnati has lost its past six games in the Astrodome.

Rockies: Dante Bichette tied the franchise record of 46 doubles set by Larry Walker in 1997. Pedro Astacio has an 11.52 ERA in his past four starts.

Pub Date: 9/08/98