In a breakout performance that could redefine his MLB journey, Pittsburgh Pirates rookie Mike Burrows silenced the Houston Astros with a dominant outing, securing his first career win as a starter.

Framber Valdez struck out a season-high 11 over seven innings and Isaac Paredes hit two home runs to lead the Houston Astros ...

Philadelphia Phillies (37-25, second in the NL East) vs. Pittsburgh Pirates (23-40, fifth in the NL Central) Pittsburgh; Friday, 6:40 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Phillies: Joe Ross (2-1, 4.34 ERA, 1.

Framber Valdez pitched seven strong innings, Isaac Paredes homered twice, and the Houston Astros beat the Pittsburgh Pirates ...

Jared Triolo, who entered with a .152 batting average, had two of Pittsburgh’s five hits against him. Triolo drove a leadoff ...

After the start of the game was delayed three hours, 22 minutes by rain, Houston Astros left-hander Framber Valdez made short ...

Pittsburgh’s Mike Burrows held Houston in check into the sixth inning to pick up the first victory of his career as a starter ...

Framber Valdez struck out a season-high 11 over seven innings and Isaac Paredes hit two home runs to lead the Houston Astros to an 8-2 win over the host Pittsburgh Pirates in a game that began late ...

Pirates third. Jared Triolo doubles to deep left field. Isiah Kiner-Falefa grounds out to shortstop, Jeremy Pena to Christian Walker. Jared Triolo to third. Oneil Cruz grounds out to shallow ...