Bubba Chandler pitches well as Pirates top Astros 10-6 in series opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 1:29 PM
Last updated Jun 3, 2026
The Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the Houston Astros 10-6 on June 3, starting a three-game road series. Right-hander Bubba Chandler, seeking his first win since April, faced early adversity but settled in to pitch five innings, allowing three earned runs while striking out three. After trailing 2-0 and 4-2, the Pirates rallied with a key home run from O'Neil Cruz in the sixth inning to take the lead. This victory marks the Pirates' fourth consecutive win, as they look to secure the series win in the next game on Tuesday at 8:10 p.m. ET.
- •Bubba Chandler pitched five innings, allowing three earned runs.
- •Pittsburgh trailed early but rallied to win the game.
- •O'Neil Cruz hit a crucial home run in the sixth inning.
- •The Pirates extended their win streak to four games.
- •Game two of the series is scheduled for Tuesday at 8:10 p.m. ET.
- 1:29 PMYahoo Sports — Pirates Manager Pleased With Bubba Chandler's Outing
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