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Oviedo Earns 1st Major-League Win Since 2023 as Pirates Beat Blue Jays 2-1 to Take the Series

Johan Oviedo struck out six and allowed one run over five innings in his second start since Tommy John surgery, leading the Pirates to a narrow 2-1 series win.

  • The Pittsburgh Pirates secured a 2-1 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday at PNC Park, clinching the three-game series.
  • This victory marked Johan Oviedo’s first win in the major leagues since September 21, 2023, following his return from Tommy John surgery performed in late 2023.
  • Oviedo pitched five innings, allowing two hits, one run, striking out six and walking one, while three relievers threw four scoreless innings.
  • The Pirates put up both runs in the first inning thanks to doubles from Tommy Pham and Bryan Reynolds, while Dennis Santana closed out the game with a flawless ninth inning to record his ninth save of the season.
  • The Pirates lead the major leagues with 50 games decided by just one run, posting a 23-27 record in those tightly contested matchups.
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Oviedo earns 1st major league win since 2023 as Pirates beat Blue Jays 2-1 to take the series

Johan Oviedo earned his first major league win since 2023 and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Toronto Blue Jays 2-1 to take the three-game series.

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Winnipeg Free Press broke the news in Winnipeg, Canada on Wednesday, August 20, 2025.
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