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Ryan O'Hearn homers as Pirates secure series win over Astros

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Last updated Jun 5, 2026

Ryan O'Hearn homers as Pirates secure series win over Astros

Summary

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.

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By the Numbers

•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.

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3:18 AMYahoo Sports — O’Hearn, Jones lead Pirates to series win; Mlodzinski gets the save

What they're saying

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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.
— Yahoo Sports

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