US EditionAstros Defeat Pirates in Series Finale at PNC Park
- The Houston Astros defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-2 on Thursday night at PNC Park after a rain delay pushed the start to 10:02 p.m.
- A 3-hour, 22-minute rain delay caused a late start, and Astros GM Dana Brown debated Pirates officials over concerns for player safety and travel timing.
- Framber Valdez delivered seven solid innings, striking out 11 batters and allowing just two runs on five hits, securing his fifth consecutive win.
- Ke’Bryan Hayes made a top defensive play in the fifth inning, receiving praise from Pirates manager Don Kelly who called it "unbelievable" and "running that hard to the line."
- The loss marked Pittsburgh’s fourth defeat in six games, while Houston prepares to begin a weekend series in Cleveland starting Friday and Pittsburgh hosts Philadelphia the same day.
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