Henry Davis homers to lead Pirates past Angels in series finale

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Henry Davis homers to lead Pirates past Angels in series finale
Summary

The Pittsburgh Pirates concluded a three-game series against the Los Angeles Angels on Sunday at PNC Park, securing a 1-0 victory in the rubber match. Henry Davis provided the game's only run with a solo home run off Angels starter Walbert Ureña in the third inning. Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes earned his first win since July, working 5.1 scoreless innings with four hits and two strikeouts. A critical defensive play in the fifth inning kept the score scoreless when Brandon Lowe threw out a runner at home plate. Walbert Ureña finished an eight-inning complete game for the Angels, allowing only three hits on 88 pitches. The Pirates are scheduled to begin a series against the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday.

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  • Henry Davis hit a solo home run to account for the game's only run.
  • Paul Skenes earned his first win since July by pitching 5.1 shutout innings.
  • Angels pitcher Walbert Ureña allowed one run across an eight-inning complete game.
  • The Pirates secured their fourth straight series win for the first time since 2024.
  • Pittsburgh will face the White Sox in their next series on Tuesday.
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