Ryan O'Hearn homers as Pirates secure series win over Astros
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Last updated Jun 5, 2026
The Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the Houston Astros 5-1 in a rubber match at Daikin Park on Thursday night. Ryan O'Hearn drove in three runs and hit his ninth home run of the season. Jared Jones made a strong start, allowing no runs over five innings, while Carmen Mlodzinski earned his second career save. The Pirates enjoyed a solid offensive performance, highlighted by scoring four runs in the sixth inning. They will next face the Atlanta Braves, starting a weekend series on Friday night.
- •Pittsburgh improves to 34-29 with the win.
- •Ryan O'Hearn's performance included a home run and three RBIs.
- •Jared Jones recorded his first win since September 2024.
- •Carmen Mlodzinski secured his second save of the season.
- •The Pirates head to Atlanta for their next series on Friday.
- 3:18 AMYahoo Sports — O’Hearn, Jones lead Pirates to series win; Mlodzinski gets the save
"Jared Jones’ second start went much better than the first, and Ryan O’Hearn homered for the Pittsburgh Pirates, who won a 5-1 rubber match against the Houston Astros.
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