Pirates face Astros following Mangum's four-hit performance
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 7:56 AM
Last updated Jun 3, 2026
The Pittsburgh Pirates (33-28) meet the Houston Astros (27-35) on Wednesday at 8:10 p.m. EDT. This match follows a 10-6 victory for the Pirates on Tuesday, where Jake Mangum recorded four hits. With a 15-13 road record, the Pirates aim to capitalize on Houston's struggles at home, where they are 13-17. Both teams have notable players, with Isaac Paredes and Oneil Cruz leading their respective teams in offensive statistics. This game is the second between the teams this season.
- •Pirates are second in the NL Central, Astros fourth in the AL West.
- •Spencer Arrighetti pitches for the Astros, Paul Skenes for the Pirates.
- •Astros have a batting average of.243, ranked fifth in the AL.
- •Pirates lead with a.255 batting average, third in the NL.
- •Injuries impact both teams, with several key players on the IL.
- 7:56 AMYahoo Sports — Pirates take on the Astros after Mangum's 4-hit game
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