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Pittsburgh Pirates 5, San Francisco Giants 2, on September 3, 2026, at PNC Park. Pittsburgh generated five runs on only five hits, using patience to overcome its limited contact as it drew seven walks and recorded four RBIs. The Pirates’ pitching staff controlled the matchup, allowing just two hits while striking out nine Giants hitters, though five walks and two earned runs kept San Francisco within reach. The Giants also drew five walks but could not convert enough of those opportunities, finishing with two RBIs, no home runs and nine strikeouts. Pittsburgh’s clean defensive performance, with no errors, supported a staff that held San Francisco to two runs. The seven-run combined total fell well below the 8.5 Vegas total, reflecting pitching dominance and inefficient offense rather than a high-scoring game. Pittsburgh’s ability to win without extra-base power could help stabilize its run differential.