Cruz and Lowe hit 3-run homers as the Pirates beat the Astros 10-6

The Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the Houston Astros 10-6 on Tuesday night, with Oneil Cruz and Brandon Lowe each hitting three-run home runs and Endy Rodríguez adding a two-run shot. Jake Mangum tied a career-high with four hits as Pittsburgh secured their fourth consecutive victory. Yordan Alvarez hit his 21st home run with three RBIs for Houston, but it was not enough to prevent the Astros' third loss in four games.