James McDonald allowed three runs on five hits in six innings on Friday, taking a no-decision in Pittsburgh's 5-4 loss to the Cardinals. He struck out five and walked three. The quality start was McDonald's second straight and third in four outings. Now the owner of a 4.22 ERA, 1.47 WHIP and 120/65 K/BB ratio through 145 innings, McDonald will get the Astros in Houston on Wednesday.