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Pirates Preview: Can Bucs Complete Sweep Against Astros?

Michael A. Taylor, Oneil Cruz Pittsburgh Pirates Michael A. Taylor (18) and Oneil Cruz (15) celebrate the three-run home run by Taylor against the Houston Astros during a baseball game Monday, July 29, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke) (Michael Wyke/AP)

HOUSTON — This article originally appeared on PittsburghBaseballNOW.com.

The Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the Houston Astros 6-2 on Tuesday, giving them back-to-back wins to start the series and a three-game winning streak.

Bailey Falter made his first start off the injured list and pitched well. Michael A. Taylor homered for the second-straight game while Connor Joe turned in a three-hit performance.

The Pirates (55-52) will try and complete the sweep over the Astros (55-52) in the series finale on Wednesday night.

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