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Pirates Shut Out Padres 5-0 to End 10-Game Losing Streak

Bailey Falter turned in six-plus innings of two-hit ball to lead a resurgent Pittsburgh effort ahead of Sunday’s finale against the Padres.

Pittsburgh Pirates' Andrew McCutchen, left, celebrates with first base coach Tarrik Brock, right, after hitting a home run during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres, Saturday, May 31, 2025, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
May 31, 2025; San Diego, California, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates designated hitter Andrew McCutchen (22) celebrates with the dugout after hitting a single during the seventh inning against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: David Frerker-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Andrew McCutchen’s 396-foot homer in the fifth inning was his fourth this season and moved him one shy of tying Roberto Clemente for third on the Pirates’ career home run list.
  • Bailey Falter improved to 4-3 on the season by yielding just two singles over 6⅓ innings while walking one and striking out one.
  • Pittsburgh broke the game open in the seventh with four straight hits off Yuki Matsui, including an RBI double from Bryan Reynolds and an RBI single by Spencer Horwitz.
  • Padres prospect Bradgley Rodriguez made his major league debut and induced a double play on his second pitch.
  • Left-hander Andrew Heaney (3-4, 3.41 ERA) is set to start against Randy Vásquez in Sunday’s series finale in San Diego.