Pirates Extend Winning Streak to Five with Giants Sweep

The Pittsburgh Pirates extended their winning streak to five games by sweeping the San Francisco Giants in a 2-1 extra-innings victory, marking their first road series sweep in 2025. Mike Burrows led the Pirates' pitching with seven strikeouts over six innings, while relievers Carmen Mlodzinski and Isaac Mattson combined for two scoreless innings in relief. The game-winning run scored in the 10th inning on a heads-up baserunning play involving Jack Suwinski and Oneil Cruz, despite the Giants' late threat. Earlier in the series, Liover Peguero hit his first home run in nearly two years and Joey Bart drove in the go-ahead run against his former team, helping the Pirates to a 3-1 win over the Giants. Justin Verlander, pitching for the Giants, continued his hard-luck season with strong performances but little run support, while Pittsburgh's Bailey Falter also delivered solid pitching, allowing one run in five innings. Overall, the Pirates' recent surge includes multiple series sweeps and an eight-win stretch over nine games, highlighting their strong form.