Houston Astros vs. Pittsburgh Pirates - August 01, 2024
Scoring Summary
Pirates logo, Pirates 55-53, 1 0, 2 4, 3 0, 4 0, 5 0, 6 0, 7 0, 8 0, 9 0, R 4, H 9, E 4
Astros logo, Astros 56-52, 1 0, 2 1, 3 2, 4 0, 5 0, 6 2, 7 0, 8 0, 9 0, R 5, H 4, E 2
Pitching
WinnerF. Valdez (10-5)
LoserC. Holderman (3-2)
SaveJ. Hader (22)
Blown SaveC. Holderman (4)
Scoring
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Bucs Dugout
How you feel about the backstops? #Pirates https://t.co/GD78vBczPC
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I hope the Astros are taking notes right now.
DK Pittsburgh Sports
While Braxton Ashcraft's 2026 season didn't end the way he wanted it to, he still proved to be the Pirates' most reliable starting pitcher. He's not satisfied, though.
"There's always a level of prove it."
From José Negron:
https://t.co/AWuJhspxIv
Sarah Langs
The Brewers are the 10th team in postseason history to have each of their first 5 or more games of a postseason run decided by 2 runs or fewer
4th in the last 110 years, joining:
2024 Royals (1st 6)
2022 Astros
2010 Giants
MLB
The Brewers emerge victorious in Game 1!
Brian McTaggart
Houston too low
Brian Rauf
KenPom's preseason rankings are out!
Here's the top 25. What sticks out most to you?