Pirates surrender five-run lead in 11-9 loss to Astros
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 1:11 PM
Last updated Jun 4, 2026
The Pittsburgh Pirates fell to the Houston Astros 11-9 on June 4, allowing a five-run lead to slip away. After a strong start, Pittsburgh was unable to hold on, giving up two runs in the seventh and eight runs in a devastating eighth inning. Pitcher Paul Skenes expressed disappointment in the loss, emphasizing that scoring nine runs should guarantee a win. The defeat ended a four-game winning streak and marked the Pirates' twelfth blown save of the season. Pittsburgh, now 33-29, looks to rebound in the final game of the series Thursday night.
- •Pirates led 9-4 before Astros rallied.
- •Paul Skenes labeled the loss as unacceptable.
- •Pirates are tied for third-most blown saves in MLB.
- •Team aims to win series finale on June 5 at 8:10 p.m. ET.
- •Pittsburgh currently holds a Wild Card spot.
- 1:11 PMYahoo Sports — Pirates Frustrated With Loss To Astros: 'We Can’t Lose This One'
"Pittsburgh blew a five-run lead and suffered an 11-9 loss.
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