Pirates Pound Twins 9-3 in Lopsided Win at PNC Park

The Pittsburgh Pirates dominated the Minnesota Twins from start to finish, rolling to a 9-3 victory on May 29. Pittsburgh controlled the game throughout, building a lead it never relinquished in a six-run blowout.

The decisive moment

The Pittsburgh Pirates seized control early and never let the Minnesota Twins back into it, cruising to a 9-3 win. By the time the dust settled, Pittsburgh had stretched its advantage to a comfortable six runs, turning the contest into a one-sided affair.

By the numbers

Final score: Pittsburgh 9, Minnesota 3
Margin of victory: six runs — a blowout from wire to wire
Brooks Lee paced the Minnesota offense with a multi-hit afternoon and three runs driven in
Michael Paredes added three RBI for the Twins in the loss
Zebby Matthews tallied a team-high seven hits worth of damage across the lineup card for Minnesota

Despite a few bright spots at the plate, the Twins could not keep pace with a Pittsburgh club that produced runs in bunches.

What it means

For the Pirates, the result is exactly the kind of complete, top-to-bottom performance that builds momentum in the heart of the 2026 MLB Regular Season. Pittsburgh did so while navigating a banged-up roster, with Carmen Mlodzinski on the restricted list and relievers Oddanier Mosqueda and Anthony Solometo both sidelined. For Minnesota, the lopsided defeat is a step back, and the club continues to manage day-to-day questions around Julian Merryweather, Matt Canterino and Walker Jenkins.

What to watch next

The Twins will look to tighten up their pitching and bounce back the next time out, while the Pirates aim to carry this brand of complete baseball forward. How quickly Pittsburgh's injured arms return could shape the weeks ahead.