Pirates secure victory over Jays, thanks to significant contributions from Johan Oviedo and Tommy Pham
Johan Oviedo Shines in Second Start of the Season, Blue Jays Fall to Pirates
In a closely contested game, the Pittsburgh Pirates edged out the Toronto Blue Jays 2-1 on Wednesday. The victory was a significant one for starting pitcher Johan Oviedo, who won his second game of the season and repeated his first winning performance from 2023 after recovering from Tommy John surgery in 2024.
Oviedo displayed a dominant performance, striking out six batters in five innings. He allowed one run on two hits and one walk, retiring the next three batters in order in the first inning, including strikeouts of Bo Bichette and Alejandro Kirk.
The Pirates got off to a strong start, scoring two runs in the bottom of the first inning. Spencer Horwitz walked, and Bryan Reynolds hit a double to set the stage for Tommy Pham, who doubled down the left-field line, driving in two runs.
The Blue Jays responded in the top of the second inning when George Springer hit a home run, his 21st of the season, giving Toronto an early lead. However, the Pirates' pitching staff held firm, with Chris Bassitt leading the way. Bassitt struck out 10 batters over 5 2/3 innings, allowing six hits.
In the late stages of the game, the Blue Jays threatened, but the Pirates' bullpen held strong. Kyle Nicolas, Isaac Mattson, and Dennis Santana combined for four scoreless innings, with Santana recording his ninth save of the season.
Despite a strong outing from Bassitt and a home run from Springer, the Blue Jays were unable to overcome the early deficit, falling to the Pirates. Bo Bichette was the only Blue Jay to record multiple hits in the game.
The Blue Jays made room for Oviedo on the roster by optioning left-hander Evan Sisk to Triple-A Indianapolis. Oviedo was previously optioned to Triple-A after his first outing of the season.
With this loss, the Blue Jays' record stands at 35-30, while the Pirates improve to 28-38. The two teams will face off again on Thursday in a rematch of this closely contested game.
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