Pirates Shut Out Angels in Thriller | California News

0:00It's September 5th. I'm Corey with the story, and this is California News today, your AI-powered local news. The Pittsburgh Pirates managed to pull off a tight victory against the Angels last night, shutting them out one to nothing. Jared Jones was lights out on the mound, going six strong innings and only giving up three hits, while striking out nine. The offense got it done early, with Connor Griffin scoring the game's only run in the second inning after a double from Jake Mangum. This one continues a hot streak for the Pirates, who have now won five of their last six games. On the other hand, the Angels are really struggling, losing their tenth game in their last eleven. They're currently holding on to the worst record in Major League Baseball. It's a tough loss for Angels pitcher Ryan Johnson, who pitched well, giving up just one run over six innings with six strikeouts. He's been pitching well lately, with a low-earned run average in his recent starts, but his team just couldn't get him any run support. The Pirates also got some good news on the injury front.

1:00Rookie Shortstop Connor Griffin, who signed a massive nine-year deal earlier this year, made his return after being sidelined with a finger injury. He wasted no time making an impact, scoring the winning run. The series continues tonight, with the Pirates looking to keep their momentum going. The Angels will be hoping their pitcher can turn things around and get them on the scoreboard for a change.