Pirates @ Astros · Jun 3, 2026 — MLB Central

Final Wed, Jun 3, 2026

Daikin Park Regular Season

Pittsburgh Pirates Pirates 9

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NIGHT game

11 Houston Astros Astros

Away starter

Paul Skenes

Home starter

Spencer Arrighetti

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Astros' wild comeback sets up Hader for season debut -- and 1st save!

HOUSTON -- When Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez strolled to the plate in the eighth inning while representing the tying run Wednesday night, not only did the fans who remained in the stands at Daikin Park start making some noise, closer Josh Hader began moving around in the bullpen in anticipation

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Cam Smith, Yordan Alvarez lead Astros' comeback win00:03:13

Cam Smith caps off a six-run rally in the 8th inning with a go-ahead triple, plus Yordan Alvarez collects four hits in the Astros' 11-9 win

Condensed Game: PIT@HOU - 6/3/2600:16:23

Condensed Game: Nick Gonzales and the Pirates take on Cam Smith and the Astros on June 3, 2026

Cam Smith's go-ahead two-run triple00:00:27

Cam Smith delivers a go-ahead two-run triple in the bottom of the 8th inning!

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Pirates @ Astros · 9–11

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