The Pittsburgh Pirates wrapped up their series in Toronto with a decisive 4-1 victory over the Blue Jays on Sunday. This win allowed the Pirates to split their six-game road trip with a balanced record of three wins and three losses.

Mitch Keller was instrumental on the mound for Pittsburgh, delivering a solid performance over six innings. He allowed only four hits and one earned run while striking out five batters, securing the win for his team. Gregory Soto stepped in to close the game, earning the save.

Offensively, the Pirates relied on the power of the long ball to carry them through. Esmerlyn Valdez hit a home run that brought in two runs, while Oneil Cruz and Spencer Horwitz each added solo home runs. In total, the Pirates managed three home runs on just six hits, which proved more than sufficient to claim victory.

Upcoming Game at PNC Park

Following their road trip, the Pirates return home to PNC Park for a Memorial Day game against the Chicago Cubs. The game is set to begin at 1:35 PM Eastern Time. Pittsburgh’s Carmen Mlodzinski, with a record of four wins and three losses and a 3.96 ERA, will take the mound. He will face Chicago’s Ben Brown, who has a record of one win and two losses but boasts an impressive 2.09 ERA.

Original reporting: WESB (Bradford) — read the source article.