Pittsburgh Pirates shut out Los Angeles Angels 1-0 in Friday night game

The Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the Los Angeles Angels 1-0 on Friday at PNC Park. Angels right-hander Ryan Johnson delivered six innings of one-run ball, allowing four hits while striking out six. Johnson’s only run surrendered came in the second inning when Konnor Griffin scored on a double by Jake Magnum. The Angels were held to three hits and struck out 11 times as the Pirates used three pitchers to secure the shutout. Jared Jones started for Pittsburgh, working six innings and striking out nine batters. Wilber Dotel provided two scoreless innings in relief, and Mason Montgomery finished the ninth. The loss continued a trend for the Angels, who have struggled to generate offense despite consistent performances from their starting pitching staff over recent weeks.

• 1:42 AMYahoo Sports — Angels get blanked by Pirates, waste Johnson's strong outing