Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Houston Astros • Jun 3, 2026

In a thrilling back-and-forth contest, the Houston Astros overcame a late-game rally by the Pittsburgh Pirates, with AJ Blubaugh securing the win after a stellar performance from the bullpen, while Paul Skenes battled through 4.2 innings, striking out 7 but ultimately couldn't hold off the Astros' explosive 6-run eighth inning, highlighted by Cam Smith's game-winning triple, leading to an 11-9 victory.