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Astros rally from five runs down to defeat Pirates 11-9

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 10:00 PM

Last updated Jun 4, 2026

Astros rally from five runs down to defeat Pirates 11-9

Summary

The Houston Astros achieved a significant comeback victory against the Pittsburgh Pirates on June 4, recovering from a five-run deficit to win 11-9. Trailing 9-5 in the eighth inning, the Astros scored six runs with eight consecutive batters reaching base, highlighted by a two-run triple from Cam Smith. Yordan Alvarez contributed four hits, while pitchers Bud Arrighetti and Josh Hader also had notable performances, with Hader returning after a long absence. The win marks a turning point for the Astros, who struggled in similar situations earlier this season.

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Status Watch

•Astros trailed 9-5 with two outs in the eighth inning.
•Cam Smith's two-run triple gave Astros a late lead.
•Yordan Alvarez recorded four hits during the game.
•Josh Hader made his first appearance since August 2025.
•Next games include matchups against the Athletics and Angels.

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10:00 PMYahoo Sports — Astros Pull Off Best Comeback of the Season Against the Pirates

What they're saying

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The Astros pulled off one of their best wins of the season Wednesday night against the Pittsburgh Pirates, rallying from five runs down to stun Pittsburgh 11-9. Three things stood out from this outstanding comeback performance.
— Yahoo Sports

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