Game result and context
Pittsburgh Pirates defeat Los Angeles Angels 1-0 in 2026 regular season matchup
A second-inning RBI single by Jake Mangum provided the only run of the game as the Pittsburgh Pirates shut out the Los Angeles Angels 1-0.
Final result
The Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the Los Angeles Angels with a final score of 1-0 on September 4, 2026. The game remained scoreless until the bottom of the second inning, when the Pirates plated the lone run of the contest. Neither team managed to score for the remainder of the nine-inning game.
How the game changed
The decisive moment occurred in the bottom of the second inning. Jake Mangum delivered an RBI single that drove in the only run of the game. This early lead proved sufficient for the Pirates, as their pitching staff held the Angels scoreless throughout the afternoon.
Key performances
Jared Jones earned the win for Pittsburgh, pitching 6.0 scoreless innings and striking out nine batters. Ryan Johnson took the loss for Los Angeles, allowing one earned run over 6.0 innings of work while recording six strikeouts. Bryan Reynolds contributed to the Pirates' offense with two hits in four at-bats. Wilber Dotel provided 2.0 innings of scoreless relief for Pittsburgh, earning his third hold of the season, while José Fermin struck out two batters in his 1.0 inning of relief for the Angels.
Season and playoff context
Following this result, the Pittsburgh Pirates hold a record of 70-72. The Los Angeles Angels move to 53-88 on the season. This game was the first of a three-game regular season series.