Pittsburgh Pirates

Pirates squeak by Angels again for rubber match win; only 3 runs scored in series

Angels Pirates Baseball Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes delivers a pitch against the Los Angeles Angels during the first inning of a baseball game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Sept. 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Tom E. Puskar) (Tom E. Puskar/AP Photo/Tom E. Puskar)

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Despite only scoring three runs in three games, the Pirates notched a series win at PNC Park on Sunday afternoon. Paul Skenes got his first win since July and Henry Davis homered to lift Pittsburgh to a 1-0 win over the Angels in the rubber match.

Scoring Plays

Bottom 3rd, 1-0 PIT: Angels starter Walbert Ureña (9-10) retired the first nine batters he faced before Henry Davis tagged him for a solo home run to left field to give the Pirates (71-73) the lead.

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