Cruz and Lowe power Pirates past Astros in 10-6 victory
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 3:29 AM
Last updated Jun 3, 2026
The Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the Houston Astros 10-6 on Tuesday night in Houston. Oneil Cruz and Brandon Lowe each hit three-run home runs, while Endy Rodríguez contributed a two-run homer. The Pirates, who have now won four straight games, overcame an early 4-2 deficit. Yordan Alvarez had three RBIs and hit his 21st home run for the Astros, who suffered their third loss in four games. Pittsburgh starter Bubba Chandler earned his second win of the season with a five-inning appearance, and Gregory Soto secured his eighth save. The series continues Wednesday with Pittsburgh’s Paul Skenes facing Houston’s Spencer Arrighetti.
- •Pirates rally from a 4-2 deficit to secure the win.
- •Cruz hit his 14th home run of the season in the sixth inning.
- •Lowe's homer in the eighth extended Pittsburgh's lead to 9-4.
- •Houston added two runs in the ninth but couldn't close the gap.
- •Next game features Paul Skenes against Spencer Arrighetti.
- 3:29 AMYahoo Sports — Cruz and Lowe hit 3-run homers as the Pirates beat the Astros 10-6
"Oneil Cruz and Brandon Lowe hit three-run homers and Endy Rodríguez added a two-run shot to power the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 10-6 win over the Houston Astros on Tuesday night. Jake Mangum tied a career-high with four hits to help the Pirates to their fourth straight victory. Yordan Alvarez had three RBIs and hit his 21st home run, which ranks second in the majors behind Kyle Schwarber's 22.
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