Cam Smith triples in eighth as Astros rally past Pirates 11-9
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 4:16 AM
Last updated Jun 4, 2026
Houston Astros' Cam Smith hit a tiebreaking two-run triple during a six-run eighth inning, leading the team to an 11-9 victory against the Pittsburgh Pirates on June 3. The Astros overcame a five-run deficit in the game, with Yordan Alvarez contributing four hits and two RBIs. Isaac Paredes also homered and had three RBIs. The Pirates saw Henry Davis hit his first career grand slam in the fourth inning, while Nick Gonzalez added a homer and three RBIs. AJ Blubaugh earned the win, and Josh Hader secured the save in his season debut. Pittsburgh's four-game winning streak comes to an end. The teams will meet again on June 4 for the series finale.
- •Astros scored six runs in the eighth inning.
- •Smith and Paredes each had three RBIs.
- •Blubaugh pitched the winning eighth inning.
- •Hader recorded a scoreless ninth for the save.
- •Pirates had a four-game winning streak snapped.
- 4:16 AMYahoo Sports — Smith has tiebreaking 2-run triple in 8th to help the Astros beat the Pirates 11-9
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