Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Paul Skenes throws against the Houston Astros during the first inning of a baseball game Monday, July 29, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)
Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Yasmani Grandal, left, and closing pitcher David Bednar, right, celebrate after their win over the Houston Astros after a baseball game Monday, July 29, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)
After making the catch to end a baseball game on a pop fly by Houston Astros' Yainer Diaz, Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Oneil Cruz, left, untucks his jersey while still holding the ball as he celebrates with Jared Triolo (19) after a baseball game Monday, July 29, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)
Pittsburgh Pirates' Michael A. Taylor flips his bat as he watches his three-run home run against the Houston Astros during the ninth inning of a baseball game Monday, July 29, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)
Pittsburgh Pirates' Jared Triolo (19) and Oneil Cruz, right, celebrate after their win over the Houston Astros after a baseball game Monday, July 29, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)
Pittsburgh Pirates' Jared Triolo scores on an RBI single by Oneil Cruz against the Houston Astros during the eighth inning of a baseball game Monday, July 29, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)
Pittsburgh Pirates' Jared Triolo (19) Ke'Bryan Hayes (13) and Michael A. Taylor (18) celebrate in front of Houston Astros catcher Victor Caratini, second from right, after they all scored on the three-run home run by Taylor during the ninth inning of a baseball game Monday, July 29, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)
Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Paul Skenes throws against the Houston Astros during the first inning of a baseball game Monday, July 29, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)