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Pirates Edge Angels in Low-Scoring Opener
6 Sep
Summary
- The Pirates narrowly defeated the Angels 1-0 in the series opener.
- Los Angeles has lost 10 of their last 11 games, impacting their record.
- Pittsburgh has been on a winning streak, winning five of their last six.
The Pittsburgh Pirates edged out the Los Angeles Angels with a 1-0 victory in the opening game of their three-game series. This win marks a continuation of Pittsburgh's recent success, as they have won five of their last six contests, improving their season record to 70-72. Conversely, the Angels are in a slump, having lost 10 of their last 11 games, bringing their season record to 53-88.
The series continues on Saturday, September 5, 2026, at PNC Park, with the first pitch scheduled for 6:40 p.m. ET. The probable starting pitcher for the Pirates is Braxton Ashcraft, who has a 14-5 record with a 3.59 ERA this season. For the Angels, Yusei Kikuchi is expected to start, holding a 0-5 record with a 5.65 ERA in 2026. Kikuchi's last start against Pittsburgh, while with the Toronto Blue Jays on June 1, 2024, resulted in a loss.
