Pirates Beat Blue Jays 8-1

June 2, 2024 6:54 am

TORONTO (AP) — Ke’Bryan Hayes and Bryan Reynolds hit two-run home runs, Mitch Keller pitched six strong innings for his fifth straight victory and the Pittsburgh Pirates snapped a nine-game losing streak against Toronto by beating the Blue Jays 8-1 on Saturday. After going 4-0 with a 1.30 ERA in four May starts, Keller (7-3) extended his winning streak by allowing one run and five hits. He walked one and struck out eight. Andrew McCutchen drove in a run and scored twice and Jared Triolo had three hits to help Pittsburgh end Toronto’s winning streak at four. Luis L. Ortiz pitched the final three innings for his first career save. Toronto left-hander Yusei Kikuchi (2-5) allowed a season-worst six runs in 5 1/3 innings.