Pirates Win Back-to-Back Games Over Phillies Amid Key Injuries

The Pittsburgh Pirates secured back-to-back wins against the Philadelphia Phillies at PNC Park, highlighted by clutch performances from catcher Henry Davis, who hit a go-ahead home run in a 2-1 victory, and Adam Frazier, who had three hits and scored the winning run in a 5-4 rally the previous night. Davis' homer off Phillies starter Ranger Suárez, who suffered his first loss of the season, proved decisive in the Pirates' narrow win, while reliever Isaac Mattson earned his first major league victory by escaping a tough jam after starter Andrew Heaney exited with calf cramping. The Pirates have demonstrated strong play at home against National League East teams, securing their third straight series win over the Phillies at PNC Park. Frazier, despite limited starts, has been effective recently and contributed significantly in the series opener. The Phillies' offense was paced by Kyle Schwarber and Trea Turner, but Pittsburgh's bullpen, particularly David Bednar, shut down late-inning threats to preserve victories.