The Pittsburgh Pirates had a tough series against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre, losing the first two games but avoiding a sweep with a 4-1 victory in the series finale. The starting rotation and bullpen were major focuses, with Chandler and Keller having solid starts but Montgomery and Ramírez struggling. The Pirates also struggled offensively, scoring only eight runs but were poor with runners in scoring position.
Pittsburgh Pirates' Struggles vs Toronto Blue Jays