Nova, Polanco lead Pirates to 7-1 victory over Astros
Ivan Nova took a shutout into the ninth inning and finished with a six-hitter while Gregory Polanco hit two home runs to lead the Pirates to a 7-1 victory over the Astros on Tuesday.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
Houston Astros
1
Pittsburgh Pirates
7
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOU | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| PIT | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
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Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/30/26 | vs Chicago White Sox | L 3-7 | MLB |
| 9/29/26 | vs Chicago White Sox | L 3-6 | MLB |
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Play by Play
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Foul Ball 1-7
Pitch 3: foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-7
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Play Result 1-7
Altuve doubled to left, Bregman scored.
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Advancing On Play 1-7
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Foul Ball 0-7
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 0-7
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 0-7
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 0-7
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-7
Pitch 8: foul
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Foul Ball 0-7
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 0-7
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 0-7
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-7
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-7
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Play Result 0-7
Polanco grounded into fielder's choice to first, McCutchen out at second, Joyce to third, Joyce scored, Polanco to second on throwing error by shortstop Bregman.
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Error 0-7
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Foul Ball 0-6
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 0-6
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-6
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-6
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-6
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-6
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 0-6
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-6
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-6
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 0-6
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-6
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Play Result 0-6
Polanco homered to center (401 feet).
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Foul Ball 0-5
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 0-5
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 0-5
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-5
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 0-5
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 0-5
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-5
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 0-5
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-5
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 0-5
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-5
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Play Result 0-5
Polanco homered to left (371 feet).
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Foul Ball 0-4
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-4
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-4
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-4
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-4
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-4
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-4
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-4
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Play Result 0-4
Bell singled to left, Polanco scored, Freese to third, Bell out stretching at second.
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Advancing On Play 0-4
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-3
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Play Result 0-3
Polanco singled to left center, McCutchen scored.
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Advancing On Play 0-3
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-2
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Play Result 0-2
McCutchen doubled to left, Joyce scored.
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Advancing On Play 0-2
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-1
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Play Result 0-1
Joyce doubled to left, Frazier scored.
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End Inning 1-7
Middle of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-7
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Play Result 1-7
González struck out swinging.
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Strike Swinging 1-7
Pitch 6: strike 3 (swinging)
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Ball 1-7
Pitch 5: ball 3
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Ball 1-7
Pitch 4: ball 2
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Ball 1-7
Pitch 3: ball 1
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Strike Swinging 1-7
Pitch 2: strike 2 (swinging)
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Strike Looking 1-7
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 1-7
González batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-7
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Play Result 1-7
Reed grounded out to shortstop, Altuve to third.
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Advancing On Play 1-7
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Ground Out 1-7
Pitch 2: in play
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Ball 1-7
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 1-7
Reed batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-7
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Play Result 1-7
Marisnick struck out swinging.
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Strike Swinging 1-7
Pitch 4: strike 3 (swinging)
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Foul Ball 1-7
Pitch 3: foul
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Strike Swinging 1-7
Pitch 2: strike 2 (swinging)
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Strike Swinging 1-7
Pitch 1: strike 1 (swinging)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 1-7
Marisnick batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-7
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Play Result 1-7
Altuve doubled to left, Bregman scored.
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Advancing On Play 1-7
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Double 0-7
Pitch 1: in play
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Start Batter/Pitcher 0-7
Altuve batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-7
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Play Result 0-7
Bregman doubled to deep right.
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Double 0-7
Pitch 1: in play
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Start Batter/Pitcher 0-7
Bregman batting
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Start Inning 0-7
Top of the 9th inning
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End Inning 0-7
End of the 8th
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-7
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Play Result 0-7
Frazier struck out swinging.
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Strike Swinging 0-7
Pitch 8: strike 3 (swinging)
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Foul Ball 0-7
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 0-7
Pitch 6: foul
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Ball 0-7
Pitch 5: ball 2
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Head to Head
HOU wins series 2-1
Injuries
Pittsburgh Pirates
- Endy Rodriguez Out
Houston Astros
- Carlos Correa Out
- Brandon Walter Out
- Joey Loperfido Out
Lineups
ConfirmedPIT
Adam Frazier2B20
Matt JoyceRF7
Andrew McCutchenCF4
Gregory PolancoLF25
David Freese3B25
Josh Bell1B56
Francisco CervelliC29
Jordy MercerSS27
Ivan NovaP43
Substitutes
Sean Rodriguez1B13
HOU
George SpringerRF4
Alex BregmanSS3
Jose Altuve2B27
Carlos CorreaSS1
AJ Reed1B24
Marwin Gonzalez3B14
Teoscar HernandezLF37
Jason CastroC18
Joe MusgroveP44
Substitutes
Jake MarisnickCF94
Tony KempPH12
Tony SippP36
Brad PeacockP44
Evan GattisPH11
Michael FelizP48
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