Ravaged by injuries, the Houston Astros desperately need another starting pitcher, and veteran Andrew Heaney of the Pittsburgh Pirates could be a perfect fit.

Cam Smith had his second two-homer game in the majors as the Astros hit a season-high five long balls in a rout of the A's.

Alexander (1-0) allowed three runs (two earned) on three hits and three walks while striking out four over six-plus innings to earn the win Tuesday over the Athletics.

The expectation from one Houston Astros' beat writer is that the Astros will target help for their starting rotation ahead of ...