US EditionBurrows Picks up First Big-League Win as Pirates Trounce Astros 3-0
- Rookie right-handed pitcher Mike Burrows secured his first win as a starter, leading the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 3-0 victory over the Houston Astros on Wednesday night at PNC Park.
- The Pirates rebounded after being shut out by the Astros the previous day, using early offensive production and strong starting pitching from Burrows, who overcame a 2023 Tommy John surgery setback.
- Pittsburgh loaded the bases in the first inning and scored two runs in the second, with key RBI contributions from Isiah Kiner-Falefa and Andrew McCutchen, while Burrows held Houston scoreless over 5.1 innings.
- Burrows delivered 70 pitches over 5.1 innings, giving up five hits with no walks and tallying six strikeouts, while relievers including Chase Shugart and David Bednar added 3.2 scoreless innings to maintain the shutout.
- The victory snapped Pittsburgh’s two-game losing streak and marked a significant step in Burrows’ development, as the Pirates improved to 23-39 and look ahead to facing Houston again in the series finale.
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Pirates return shutout favor to Astros - ButlerRadio.com - Butler, PA
The Pittsburgh Pirates shutout the Houston Astros 3-0 last night at PNC Park. Pirates rookie starting pitcher Mike Burrows earned his first career victory. Burrows tossed 5-1/3rd innings of shutout baseball. He allowed five hits, did not walk a batter and struck out six. Three Pirate relievers closed the game, with David Bednar earning his seventh save of the season. Another Pirate rookie, Braxton Ashcraft pitched two scoreless innings in relief…
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