Game #61: Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Houston Astros

PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - MAY 27: Bubba Chandler #36 of the Pittsburgh Pirates pitches during the first inning against the Chicago Cubs at PNC Park on May 27, 2026 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Houston Astros, June 2, 2026, 8:10 p.m. ET

Location: Daikin Park, Houston, TX

Broadcast: KDKA AM/FM, Sportsnet

Pitching Matchup: Bubba Chandler (1-6, 4.85 ERA) vs. Mike Burrows (3-6, 5.40 ERA)


The Pittsburgh Pirates are on the road today against the Houston Astros looking to grab a win.


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