In a thrilling matchup at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the Pittsburgh Pirates hosted the Houston Astros on 4th June 2025. The game saw the Pirates secure a dominant 3-0 victory over the Astros in front of a crowd of 12,359 fans.

The Pirates got off to a strong start, scoring 2 runs in the 2nd inning and adding another run in the 3rd. The Astros, on the other hand, struggled to get their offense going and were unable to put any runs on the board throughout the game.

Key plays for the Pirates included a sacrifice fly by A. McCutchen that drove in a run, as well as a double play that allowed a run to score in the 3rd inning. The Pirates' pitching staff also delivered a stellar performance, shutting out the Astros and limiting them to just 7 hits.

Offensively, O. Cruz, S. Horwitz, and T. Pham were standout performers for the Pirates, each contributing hits to help secure the victory. On the Astros side, J. Pena and Y. Diaz had 2 hits each but were unable to spark a scoring rally for their team.

Pitcher M. Burrows was the star on the mound for the Pirates, pitching 5.1 scoreless innings and striking out 6 batters to earn the win. R. Gusto started for the Astros but struggled, allowing 3 runs in 4.1 innings to take the loss.

With this win, the Pittsburgh Pirates continue their strong performance, while the Houston Astros will look to bounce back in their next game against the Pirates on 5th June 2025.