MLB : Houston Astros defeat Pittsburgh Pirates (10 images)

By Wade Sheridan

The Houston Astros beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-0 at PNC Park in Pittsburgh on Tuesday. Isaac Paredes and Christian Walker of the Astros both hit home runs. The Astros stand at 33-27; the Pirates are 22-39.

Houston Astros third baseman Isaac Paredes (R) celebrates his home run with Astros shortstop Jeremy Peña during the ninth inning at PNC Park in Pittsburgh on June 3, 2025. The Astros defeated the Pirates 3-0. Photo by Archie Carpenter/UPI

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Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes starts against the Astros. Photo by Archie Carpenter/UPI

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Astros outfielder Jacob Melton is out at second as the Pirates' Nick Gonzales throws to first to complete the double play in the first inning. Photo by Archie Carpenter/UPI

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Astros pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. starts against the Pirates. Photo by Archie Carpenter/UPI

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