Pirates secure series win against Astros as bullpen struggles continue
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 5, 2026, 3:21 AM
Last updated Jun 5, 2026
The Pittsburgh Pirates won two of three games against the Houston Astros in Houston from June 3-5, 2026. Despite the series victory, concerns linger about the Pirates' bullpen, which has struggled throughout the year. Dennis Santana and Gregory Soto faced criticism after poor performances, while Carmen Mlodzinski showed promise with a solid outing. The Pirates are keen to build on this success as they seek to maintain their competitive edge amidst challenges on their roster.
- •Pirates improve to 55-52 on the season.
- •Dennis Santana and Gregory Soto faced issues in the bullpen.
- •Carmen Mlodzinski earned his second-career save in rubber match.
- •Brandon Lowe leads NL second basemen in home runs and RBI.
- •Pirates aim for consistency and bullpen solutions moving forward.
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