Pittsburgh Pirates defeat Los Angeles Angels 1-0

The Pittsburgh Pirates secured a 1-0 victory over the Los Angeles Angels at PNC Park, driven by a dominant pitching performance from Jared Jones. Jones recorded nine strikeouts over six scoreless innings, allowing only three hits. The game's lone run came in the second inning when rookie shortstop Konnor Griffin, returning from a 60-day injured list due to a left ring finger injury, scored from first base on a Jake Mangum RBI double.

Relief pitcher Wilber Dotel provided two scoreless innings to preserve the lead, while Mason Montgomery earned his ninth save of the season. The win marks the Pirates' fifth victory in their last six games as they attempt to stay in the National League wild card race.

Konnor Griffin's return is a significant boost for Pittsburgh; the 20-year-old signed a nine-year, $140-million contract extension in April. Meanwhile, the Angels continue a difficult stretch, having lost 10 of their last 11 games.