Filed under: Astros vs. Pirates, 8 July 2008 By Charlie Wilmoth Jul 8, 2008, 4:00pm EDT Share this story Share this on Facebook Share this on Twitter Share this on Reddit Share All sharing options Share All sharing options for: Astros vs. Pirates, 8 July 2008 Reddit Pocket Flipboard Email Brandon Backe vs. Ian Snell, 7:05. Snell returns from the DL; Steve Pearce, who went 1-for-3 with a double in his week in the bigs, returns to Class AAA Indianapolis. Here's the box. More From Bucs Dugout Observations from Pirates Opening Day win in Miami Pirates pregame roster moves provide costly relief in 12-inning victory Bucs Arghticles: Pirates beat Marlins in extras on Opening Day Predictions and Questions: Pirates most pressing topics Game #1: Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Miami Marlins READ/LISTEN: Ten Pirates predictions for 2024