The Pittsburgh Pirates faced a tough loss to the Houston Astros in their series finale, dropping the game 8-2 after a lengthy delay. Mitch Keller struggled on the mound, contributing to the team's defeat as they struck out a staggering 16 times throughout the game.

As the Pirates look ahead to their upcoming homestand starting with the Philadelphia Phillies, they will rely on Bailey Falter, who has shown impressive form recently. With a solid 3.14 ERA and a remarkable 0.76 ERA across his last six starts, Falter's performance will be crucial for the Pirates as they attempt to turn their season around.